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in the nude

my best friend briana of sequence of sequins (she's new to blogging; go show her some love!) has been looking for the perfect pair of nude pumps. i consider the inexpensive pair that i ordered online last year one of the most versatile items in my closet so i thought i'd find a few options for her in the hopes that you'll find something you love as well. luckily for all of us, these leg-lengthening wonders are available at literally every price point — i've covered $20 to $595 below. once you add a pair to your shoe repertoire, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them!

(these might actually be my favorite! how cute are the bow and the pink heel?)


p.s. looking for something? i love a good online hunt and would love to track down a few options for your wishlist. just send me an email at mhoran@optonline.net and i'll get shopping!

friday finds

what a big week! i got a little tour of jonathan and simon's amazing apartment, scheduled my upcoming blog makeover with jessica from the love list, and made a new blog friend in dagny of scandinavian chic. here's what else went down this week on a few of my favorite blogs:
scott of the sartorialist delighted with bicycle eye candy...
bailey of peppermint bliss revealed her first design project on la dolce vita...
daniella of dress, design & decor posted pictures of a timeless beauty...
christina of down and out chic introduced me to bhalo, a shop with a great mission and pretty prints...
sarah of haute design piqued my interest with glimpses into a very glamorous italian hotel...
jessica of the love list profiled the dashing cece colhoun...
joi of nuestra vida dulce revealed her father-in-law's work on her kitchen...

and mrs. lillien declared her love for poodles with design darling favorites elva fields and jonathan adler!

trend report {trays}

you need only click through the last few editions of lonny to realize the rising popularity of trays of all shapes and sizes. they're a fabulous means of bringing color or texture to a space and a brilliant way to organize jewelry and trinkets.