the perfect LBD

hi ladies! thank you all for your thoughts on twitter yesterday. your opinions were pretty mixed but i've decided to test the waters. click here to follow me!

today let's examine the little black dress, that timeless classic we all turn to in times of fashion emergencies when it seems there's simply nothing else to wear. here are my current shopbop picks for the goes-with-anything and, more importantly, goes-to-anything LBD.

{riller & fount's keel one shoulder dress, $137}

a sassy one-shoulder number perfect for nights on the town.

{velvet's miranda dress, $130}

a more classic option with universally flattering draping at the bust.

{monrow's sweetheart dress, $198}

not to be worn to work: the sexy sweetheart neckline.

{riller & fount's bali draped halter dress, $143}

another night out option: a barely there ruched halter.

{elizabeth & james' audrey dress, on sale for $186}

elizabeth & james on sale? their classic aubrey dress is now 30% off.

{brigid catiis' leather crisscross dress, $216}

what a cool way to incorporate a little leather into your wardrobe if, like me, you find the leather jacket isn't quite your style.

{twenty8twelve's depp dress, $255}

of course i had to include this backless number from sienna miller's line.

{t by alexander wang's classic pocket tank dress, $105}

an affordable floor-length option that could be accessorized for any occasion.

{rachel pally's long cutout dress, $238}

i love the subtle cutouts on this classic rachel pally silhouette.

lovely readers, when it comes to choosing the perfect little black dress for your wardrobe, you've got options. we've covered one-shoulder, sweetheart, halter, strapless, backless, maxi... which one works best for you?

hi ladies! thank you all for your thoughts on twitter yesterday. your opinions were pretty mixed but i've decided to test the waters. click here to follow me!

today let's examine the little black dress, that timeless classic we all turn to in times of fashion emergencies when it seems there's simply nothing else to wear. here are my current shopbop picks for the goes-with-anything and, more importantly, goes-to-anything LBD.

{riller & fount's keel one shoulder dress, $137}

a sassy one-shoulder number perfect for nights on the town.

{velvet's miranda dress, $130}

a more classic option with universally flattering draping at the bust.

{monrow's sweetheart dress, $198}

not to be worn to work: the sexy sweetheart neckline.

{riller & fount's bali draped halter dress, $143}

another night out option: a barely there ruched halter.

{elizabeth & james' audrey dress, on sale for $186}

elizabeth & james on sale? their classic aubrey dress is now 30% off.

{brigid catiis' leather crisscross dress, $216}

what a cool way to incorporate a little leather into your wardrobe if, like me, you find the leather jacket isn't quite your style.

{twenty8twelve's depp dress, $255}

of course i had to include this backless number from sienna miller's line.

{t by alexander wang's classic pocket tank dress, $105}

an affordable floor-length option that could be accessorized for any occasion.

{rachel pally's long cutout dress, $238}

i love the subtle cutouts on this classic rachel pally silhouette.

lovely readers, when it comes to choosing the perfect little black dress for your wardrobe, you've got options. we've covered one-shoulder, sweetheart, halter, strapless, backless, maxi... which one works best for you?

desk du jour

i commented after spotting this space on christina's blog and she wrote back saying she'd thought of my desk du jour feature when she posted it! if you're not familiar with her blog... run, don't walk. she is fabulous and her kiddies — twin girls and triplet boys! — are the cutest things you've ever seen.

{nuevo estilo via full house}

detailed moulding + lacquered bookcases = my dream office. seriously this space feels like perfection to me. i even spy tulips in the corner!

p.s. on a totally unrelated note, what are your thoughts on twitter? use it? love it? recommend it? is it time for me to take the plunge?

i commented after spotting this space on christina's blog and she wrote back saying she'd thought of my desk du jour feature when she posted it! if you're not familiar with her blog... run, don't walk. she is fabulous and her kiddies — twin girls and triplet boys! — are the cutest things you've ever seen.

{nuevo estilo via full house}

detailed moulding + lacquered bookcases = my dream office. seriously this space feels like perfection to me. i even spy tulips in the corner!

p.s. on a totally unrelated note, what are your thoughts on twitter? use it? love it? recommend it? is it time for me to take the plunge?

'ray for the orange and the blue

there's no doubt i'm a little biased since my school colors are orange and blue, but i thought we could all use some bright colors after friday's post on predominantly white rooms. this color combination is certainly an unlikely one but i find that it can look good when done right.

i haven't been able to get this color combo out of my head since i first saw it in this photo of the olsen twins — so fresh and unexpected!

{massucco warner miller}

as it turns out, this unlikely combination can be equally refreshing in interiors, as the design firm du moment proves in this funky orange and khaki space with turquoise accents.

{belle maison via from the right bank}

it also works in the opposite colorway: a primarily light blue room with bold orange accents in the form of a throw pillow and a lively quilt.

{bird & banner}

orange and blue even works for a unique wedding palette!

{steven gambrel via plaisirs simples}

i love this blue bed! the orange pillow is just the icing on the cake. gambrel keeps the rest of the room simple with neutral walls, fabrics, and flooring.

now it's your turn. what do you think of orange and blue?

there's no doubt i'm a little biased since my school colors are orange and blue, but i thought we could all use some bright colors after friday's post on predominantly white rooms. this color combination is certainly an unlikely one but i find that it can look good when done right.

i haven't been able to get this color combo out of my head since i first saw it in this photo of the olsen twins — so fresh and unexpected!

{massucco warner miller}

as it turns out, this unlikely combination can be equally refreshing in interiors, as the design firm du moment proves in this funky orange and khaki space with turquoise accents.

{belle maison via from the right bank}

it also works in the opposite colorway: a primarily light blue room with bold orange accents in the form of a throw pillow and a lively quilt.

{bird & banner}

orange and blue even works for a unique wedding palette!

{steven gambrel via plaisirs simples}

i love this blue bed! the orange pillow is just the icing on the cake. gambrel keeps the rest of the room simple with neutral walls, fabrics, and flooring.

now it's your turn. what do you think of orange and blue?