INSPIRED

Sketch of the day....

CLOSET RAID

Although I can't compete with a website like The Coveteur, nor do I have a desire to do so.  I felt inspired to give a behind-the-scenes look into my closet and put a little of my styling skills to use.

LOVE: The Coveteur

One of the reasons I started this blog was to share my inspiration, and one website that continually delivers inspiration is The Coveteur (www.thecoveteur.com).  The site is all about giving readers a behind-the-scenes look of the fashion realm which includes fashionista's closets, backstage fashion shows, inside fashion houses, etc.  I'm a sucker for the closet/home tours of the fashionable elite.  Some of my favorite shots from the site are below, but I highly recommend that you share the love and check it out for yourself.

STYLE SPOTLIGHT: Oliva Palermo

So I usually spotlight more 'under-the-radar' girls...you know like a Vogue editor's assistant whom, did not set out to be an 'it' girl, she was just so chic and on-point that she kind of fell into it.  However, I give credit where credit is due and in this case it goes to Olivia Palermo who has proven her eye for style and a name for herself in the fashion industry.  If she can get over reality t.v. and social scandals/drama so can I.  Here are some of my favorite looks....

 

For more on Oliva Palermo visit www.oliviapalermo.com

CURRENT OBSESSION: Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag

Now featured in soft nappa leather with a detachable shoulder strap and available in a rainbow of colors, color combos and prints.  The creative team at Ralph Lauren has given the Ricky Bag an update for 2014 making it a must-have for your closet.  Just ask Jessica Alba and Emmy Rossum who share my obsession and have a wardrobe stocked with a variety of sizes and colors...I'm craving the marine navy version with yellow lining ($2,500) available at www.ralphlauren.com.

ACCESSORY MUST HAVE: Chanel Graffiti Collection

It's definitely the most talked about accessory collection of the year.  The Chanel Spring/Summer 2014
collection has a 'hand-made' feel featuring painted canvas fabric, braided cord tassels and chains in silhouettes including the classic flap bag, tote, and backpack.  Many fashion bloggers are loosing their minds over it; creating their own 'DIY' versions and debating over the prices (pieces from the collection are in the $3,000+ range) for the art's-and-crafts canvas and paint designs.  Celebrities and fashionphiles on the other hand are flocking to their local Chanel boutiques and making this collection a staple in their wardrobes.

I personally love this collection....yes, the price is a bit steep but if you have it spend it.  Whatever your take on these accessories is know this; the graffiti trend is about to explode.  Yep that's right, mark my words; this is a trend that is soon to trickle down and come to an H&M/ZARA/FOREVER21 store near you.

STYLE ICON: Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie has been all over the gossip mags and blogs recently with her thinner frame and newly purple hair, so I'm aware of the fact that she doesn't need anymore press.  However, I love this girl I think she is hilarious and incredibly chic so I thought I would give her a style shout-out regardless.