luck, be a lady...

The Resort 2011 collections are arriving, and I'm *obsesssssed* with this one from Diane Von Furstenberg. I love the grey mixed with all the bold and pastel colors--in the garments, and then setting. I love that its very casual feeling, but still work appropriate. DVF can do no wrong. 

[I could actually use some of these pieces right now with the heat levels in the city the past couple days. It's h.o.t. outside!]

swoonsday

This weeks swoonsday is going a smidge old school. Adam Brody, aka Seth Cohen from one of the best "teen" soap operas ever, 'The O.C.,' is the perfect blend of nerd and cutie pie. Plus, his quirky personality and indie-music vibe makes him seem quite endearing, in my opinion. I'm still bummed I missed him in East Lansing when he made an appearance at a few of the bars while campaigning for Obama. 

[Plus, he was half of one of my all-time favorite tv/real life couples. Seth+Summer forever.]

tunesday

The Lollapalooza schedule comes out today and I can't wait to start figuring out which bands I will definitely be seeing and how many bands I can fit in over the three days. Today's tunesday is one of the headliners this year, the Foo Fighters. Fingers crossed they aren't up against another band I want to see, I hate making difficult decisions--especially when it comes to music.

p.g. for j.c.

I've been a J.Crew fan for years, and I love a good high-end designer/mass-market collaboration, so obviously I'm in love with Prabal Gurung's capsule collection for J.Crew. Feminine pieces mixed with over-sized bows and a gorgeous color palette make me wish [even more than I already do] I had money to spare on these beautiful garments.

[images via refinery 29]

happy friday

Happy Friday to everyone! I'll be dancing around the city listening to Lady Gaga's newest album, Born This Way, all weekend--and the rest of the summer, to be honest. :)

Have a good weekend!

living in the limelight...

A couple weekends ago, I stumbled across a gem in Chelsea. The Limelight Marketplace is a collection of shops in an old Episcopal church, and it's incredible!! They've managed to keep a lot of the original architecture and integrity of the building intact, yet sprucing it up just enough to make it a really sophisticated and modern place. Also scattered throughout, food vendor spaces, including the best gelato I've ever had, and even a wine bar! The shops are all quite unique, from brands I recognized to things I'd never heard of. If you're in NYC and want a unique experience, check this place out! I know I'll be going back...even if its just for the gelato. :)

[all images via Limelight Marketplace]

swoonsday

Happy June, everyone! With the beginning of June here, it means wedding season is upon us. This month GQ gifted us with wedding style for men, and it's modeled by this weeks swoonsday pick: Darren Criss, aka "Blaine" on Glee. :) This U of M alumnus [his biggest flaw imo. ;^)] got his start playing Harry Potter in a student created production of "A Very Potter Musical," and has had success with subsequent projects. Check out the article for shopping info, should you, or your man, need some of these pieces in your life. Otherwise, just enjoy the adorable-ness that is Darren.

[all images via GQ]

tunesday

This weeks tunesday is, as you could probably guess, another band I'm dying to see at Lollapalooza this year. Super sassy rocker chick, with just as sassy rocker music. Let's hope the scheduling of bands allows it to happen.

memorial day

Happy Memorial Day! Take some time to remember all those who fought for our freedoms, and those continuing to do so. 

tunesday

Sorry this is so late! But it's still Tuesday, therefore. Still Tunesday! :) Here's another band I'm way pumped about seeing at Lollapalooza! I've been a fan of Cage the Elephant for about a year, and this was the song that started it. Check them out!