On a quest for the perfect pendant light

So, I have been searching a while now for a really cool pendant lamp. I would like a vintage one but I haven't found the right one yet. Needless to say that lately I have been lusting over lighting and everything is looking good to me now.

I really love chandeliers but I'm not quite sure if they'd fit with the style of the room, I guess I am going to have to wait to see what everything looks like in the rooms before I go lighting crazy. I did find a cool DIY tutorial on how to make a hemp wrap around lamp that they were selling at West Elm for a while.

Here is what the finished ones look like @ Craft Nest:

Wanting Some Wall Art

In celebration for moving to a new place this week I will be dedicating all my posts to cool interior design ideas.

As the days get closer to actually moving I am starting to think more about the finishing touches and details, we are almost done with all of our furniture shopping which is exciting! Searching on the abyss of the interweb I have found many different ideas on how to place the frames and where to get the prints.

I found a great resource yesterday for buying affordable prints called Print Society. There is a plethora of different artists that offer amazing prints from well known artists such as Mark Ryden and Tara McPherson as well as younger more independent artists that offer some amazing work!

Here are some visual inspirations for picture placement:

(via lushlee.com)

Love the idea of combining different frame styles and art pieces together! Very eclectic cool.

  Display art in an alternative way and have framed pieces rest on the floor 

Multiple artwork that is the same size can make for a great alternative to a headboard

Don't forget that art can also go in the kitchen!

Favorite Finds From printsociety.com

 Eat Your Own Hand

I think that this print would be funny/cute in the kitchen

 

Isketch818

If you love the city, this print is quite pretty

Rabbit Tales

 

Lafayette Square

 Magical Photography Prints

Edie In Manhattan

Bicycle Love: Sunny Spring bike video

I stumbled across this video and it was so delightful that I had to share. Love the flowy sunny spring styles that are showcased, it's the perfect way to start off spring!

(Video via Cycle Chic)

VTG Shopping Guide: For the love of Clogs!

For the Chanel Spring 2010 collection we saw the infamous return of the clog grace the runway (or farm for that matter). I love how the clogs are styled  in this collection, it's really fueling my new found lust for clogs! Below are some great vintage clogs that are for sale on Etsy, enjoy!

Chanel Spring 2010

(photos @ Style.com)

Amazing Vintage Clogs for sale on Etsy

Black Leather and wood clogs size 7/38

Available at RockyMountainRetro

Wood and Leather Platform Clogs. US size 5B/Euro 35

Available at jessjamesjake

 

Preppy High Heel Leather Clogs size  6

Available at badbabyvintage

Vintage QualiCraft High Heeled Suede Clogs. Size 8

 Available at serendipitouswinks

70s Sherpa Clogs size 5

 Available at MariesVintage

 

Burnt Sienna Suede Clog Mules. Size 5.5-6

 Available at tigercult

Interior Love: My favorite interiors

This week I am moving into my new loft style condo and couldn't be more excited! Here is a visual ode to some of my favorite interior designs. Enjoy!

The Alice collection

This video took a while to make and although it is my first project, I think it turned out pretty cool! I learned so much making this, it was such a fun process that I think that I am going to make more! All of the clothes featured in this video are available in my etsy shop, so go check it out. Enjoy Darlings!

I caught a glimpse of a Super Spy- Hermès A/W 2010

A gorgeous collection! I fell in love upon the first outfit on the runway, Lily Cole in that leather jumpsuit is just amazing! This collection is so awesome it is totally spy meets Clockwork Orange. It was a challenge in itself to find my favorites,  crazy cool!

Hermès A/W 2010

(photos @ Style.com by Kim Weston Arnold)

LCD Soundsystem Live at Yves Saint Laurent

LCD Soundsystem is always at the top when it comes to favorite bands so I was excited that YSL commissioned LCD to play a new and delightfully unique tune while the models cruised the runway. This was broadcast live from the YSL site and unfortunately I missed it live, but thankfully the internet has saved the day! Here's for all you LCD lovers out there!



Oh, and I have been loving Karl Lagerfeld's guide to Life. It's absolutely brilliant!

New York, London, Paris- AW 2010 Sartorialist Street style shots

I love Scott Schuman's work, he captures some of the most fabulous styles on the street! Here are some of my favorite au current shots from The Sartorialist. Enjoy!

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

Fashion is Danger

The Best of Bike Fashion

I've been looking for inspiration all over the web to find the best and most unique bike fashions. I for one always need new ideas for what to wear while riding, I always end up wearing the same kind of thing.

While on my search for the best cycling fashions on the net I came across this awesome site called vélocouture. This site offers a great variety of bike fashion from all over the world, next time you need some help on what to wear while riding, this is a great place to start!

Here are some of my favorite shots:

 

 

And some stylin' guys

 

 

 (photos via vélocouture)