The Look For Less {Shoe Closet}

I can't help you with the shoe collection (lie: I totally can, but we'll save that for a later date) but I'm thinking Ikea's Expedit unit ($129) unit is a dead ringer for the built-in shoe closet of Teen Vogue Fashion News Director Jane Keltner de Valle. See more of her wardrobe, featuring the likes of Jason Wu and Peter Som, at my new favorite fashion blog, The Coveted.

I can't help you with the shoe collection (lie: I totally can, but we'll save that for a later date) but I'm thinking Ikea's Expedit unit ($129) unit is a dead ringer for the built-in shoe closet of Teen Vogue Fashion News Director Jane Keltner de Valle. See more of her wardrobe, featuring the likes of Jason Wu and Peter Som, at my new favorite fashion blog, The Coveted.

Design Darling {Kinda Sorta} On Elle Decor

Contributing to Rue has been one of the most exciting opportunities I have had in the past year. I'm sure you can imagine my delight when Crystal emailed me to let me know that one of my posts for the Rue blog was mentioned on elledecor.com! Big thanks to Amy of Shelterpop for the shout-out that completely made my day/week/life. The online mention is definitely tiding me over until the real deal ;) Happy weekend everyone!

Contributing to Rue has been one of the most exciting opportunities I have had in the past year. I'm sure you can imagine my delight when Crystal emailed me to let me know that one of my posts for the Rue blog was mentioned on elledecor.com! Big thanks to Amy of Shelterpop for the shout-out that completely made my day/week/life. The online mention is definitely tiding me over until the real deal ;) Happy weekend everyone!

These Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New

I'm driving back to Connecticut this Sunday to catch up with my family before heading into New York for the launch party for Rue's third issue. Please flip through the issue if you haven't done so already; I know I'm biased but it's truly the best one yet. Pay special attention to the pieces on Brooke Giannetti, Margot Austin, Susanna Salk, and Jim Josephson and Erik Retzer — written by yours truly! I can't wait to celebrate with Crystal, Anne, Bri, and the gang at The New Traditionalists' showroom come Monday night. Will I be seeing any of you there?

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I'm driving back to Connecticut this Sunday to catch up with my family before heading into New York for the launch party for Rue's third issue. Please flip through the issue if you haven't done so already; I know I'm biased but it's truly the best one yet. Pay special attention to the pieces on Brooke Giannetti, Margot Austin, Susanna Salk, and Jim Josephson and Erik Retzer — written by yours truly! I can't wait to celebrate with Crystal, Anne, Bri, and the gang at The New Traditionalists' showroom come Monday night. Will I be seeing any of you there?

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Forget-Me-Not

My dear friend and darling housemate Sara has agreed to take pictures of my bedroom to share with you all and I'm keeping a tidy to do list of things to get done before our little impromptu photo shoot:

1. Wait for sunshine. Natural light is everything.

2. Keep things clean until then. Easier said than done.

3. It's time for some fresh flowers in here. I'm convinced they'll make all the difference!

{photo from Black & Spiro}

My dear friend and darling housemate Sara has agreed to take pictures of my bedroom to share with you all and I'm keeping a tidy to do list of things to get done before our little impromptu photo shoot:

1. Wait for sunshine. Natural light is everything.

2. Keep things clean until then. Easier said than done.

3. It's time for some fresh flowers in here. I'm convinced they'll make all the difference!

{photo from Black & Spiro}

Classy & Cozy

One of the greatest struggles of getting dressed this time of year is striking a balance between looking good and keeping warm. Filipa Fino, senior accessories editor for Vogue, shows us how it's done in a Chloé bodysuit and winter accroutrements like her fur vest and leather gloves. Let's all channel her look as we face our next snowfall, shall we?

One of the greatest struggles of getting dressed this time of year is striking a balance between looking good and keeping warm. Filipa Fino, senior accessories editor for Vogue, shows us how it's done in a Chloé bodysuit and winter accroutrements like her fur vest and leather gloves. Let's all channel her look as we face our next snowfall, shall we?

Quote Du Jour

No. 59

The 59th item on my 101 in 1,001 list is to find the perfect little black dress. Do you prefer Sienna Miller's sleek sheath, Naomi Watts' sharp shift, or Rachel Zoe's floaty frock? 

The 59th item on my 101 in 1,001 list is to find the perfect little black dress. Do you prefer Sienna Miller's sleek sheath, Naomi Watts' sharp shift, or Rachel Zoe's floaty frock? 

Pink & Floral

I love the versatility of this soft pink. It electrifies the delicate embroidery worn by Vanessa Paradis in her campaign for Coco Chanel and steals the spotlight in the peony centerpieces of this table setting. Paired with fair skin or khaki chairs, anchored by dark eyes or wood accents, its bubblegum hue transitions from cosmetics to interiors seamlessly.

I love the versatility of this soft pink. It electrifies the delicate embroidery worn by Vanessa Paradis in her campaign for Coco Chanel and steals the spotlight in the peony centerpieces of this table setting. Paired with fair skin or khaki chairs, anchored by dark eyes or wood accents, its bubblegum hue transitions from cosmetics to interiors seamlessly.

The Coveted.

{Joanna Hillman, Senior Fashion Market Editor for Harper's Bazaar}

{Mary Kate Steinmiller, Fashion Market Editor for Teen Vogue}

{Fiona Green, Associate Fashion Editor for FLARE Magazine}

{Mona Sharf, Communications & Celebrity Director for Helmut Lang and Theory}

{Karla Martinez, Fashion Market and Accessories Director of W Magazine}

Have you discovered The Coveted? According to founders Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark, their blog is "a new way of looking at the creative process and influences of some of today's most recognized global tastemakers. The Coveted takes you inside the closets of internationally influential cultural forecasters, showing us what culminates in their personal style — one item at a time." Featuring the closets and curations of the likes of Joanna Hillman (see here) and Mary Kate Steinmiller, need I say more?

{Joanna Hillman, Senior Fashion Market Editor for Harper's Bazaar}

{Mary Kate Steinmiller, Fashion Market Editor for Teen Vogue}

{Fiona Green, Associate Fashion Editor for FLARE Magazine}

{Mona Sharf, Communications & Celebrity Director for Helmut Lang and Theory}

{Karla Martinez, Fashion Market and Accessories Director of W Magazine}

Have you discovered The Coveted? According to founders Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark, their blog is "a new way of looking at the creative process and influences of some of today's most recognized global tastemakers. The Coveted takes you inside the closets of internationally influential cultural forecasters, showing us what culminates in their personal style — one item at a time." Featuring the closets and curations of the likes of Joanna Hillman (see here) and Mary Kate Steinmiller, need I say more?

Oh You Pretty Little Things

Ladylike arrangements of glass perfume bottles, sunlight hitting the bodice of a dainty dress, and a pretty girl picking out pretty flowers. Three pretty things, just because.

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Ladylike arrangements of glass perfume bottles, sunlight hitting the bodice of a dainty dress, and a pretty girl picking out pretty flowers. Three pretty things, just because.

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