wrap it up

these cut out platform boots from Gucci have been on my inspiration since the fall

a Hermès beach towel, pure luxury, dr.brandt spf, gloss,mascara, morrocan oil and fragrance a necessity

I admit I get a little obsessive about things like wrap around ankle strap shoes. I have a few, and awaiting the arrival of a new pair of wrap around clogs. Since Miami is also an obsession of mine, currently watching Khloe and Kourtney. Although I like to pretend I watch just for peaks of Lamar. On a recent show I loved the air brushing similar to this one from mac make up. A very hungover Khloe was "Feeling fat as f---!" Obviously marriage hasn't changed her potty mouth. After viewing these pics I think she looks fine. Any obsessions you'd like to share?

images: oceandrive

a little sugar for the weekend

 healthy, hydrated, glowing, skin

                          lovely floral petals + more shoe embellishments

these lucite shoes look like they are covered in icicles but most likely swarovski crystals

the lucite trend continues with big pink glasses

fashion and fantasy 

Sugar scrub for the bath and body and a facial treatment for me in the salon keeping me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. More microdermabrasion inspiration from Cindy here. Enjoy the Spring inspiration, at Prada Atelier. I couldn't help but add this Prada Fall winter fashion show as well. The beautiful model above, Doutzen Kroes makes a catwalk appearance. Lots of great inspiration for fall with the beloved beehive in a headband and lots of models in different shapes, and sizes, and socks! More updo inspiration here

images: dnamodels,prada.com

a simple man, a sexy man

Loving the Tom Ford movie, A Simple Man, starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. With glimpses of Pasadena and Nuetra architecture, Wire Haired Terriers, (the designer, director's own) and 60's inspired make up, fashion, and music. The movie takes you on a journey of  a love lost tragically and a man's journey through depression and self recovery.  I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of this cutie, Jon Kortajarena who plays Carlos in the move.  In the recent W magazine the sexy former fashion designer went thru his own depression upon turning 40 and stepping away from the Gucci design house."When I was asked as a child what I wanted to be, I'd say, 'I want to be rich, I want to be famous, I want to live in the big city, I want to have a fabulous life'," he once said.  He continues to with a new passion for movie making exposed as well as his continuing success with his own luxury line of fragrance and sunglasses in his namesake.

images: vmagazine, tomford

let it glow

Candles are the festivity of every day life that make my nights dreamier and the holidays brighter. I had to resist buying some pumpkin scented candles today instead I wanted to appreciate some simple voltives I have that I simply add a little pumpkin pie spice and vanilla home fragrance from the Body Shop and voila instant ambience! Here are some of my favorite candles anytime but especially scented for the Holidays. The Pacifica Mexican Soy Candle is a mix of chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond, clove, and patchouli, reminiscent of Mexico's famous hot cocoa yummy enough to satisfy my sweet craving! What are your favorites, seasonal or anytime?

images: fresh, jo malone, tocca, pacifica, diptyque, illume

jo malone

I first discovered the beautiful fragrances of Jo Malone in the U.K. where she originated, shopping at Harrods. Once I discovered that she was the daughter of a beautician I knew that it wasn't just luck that brought her to deliver the aromatic scents of botanicals and organic products in her skin care, candles, and colognes. I love theLime Basil and Mandarin cologne and can't wait to try the White Jasmine and Mint. My favorite skin care. the Orange & Geranium Night Cream makes my skin glow and with it's citrus and light floral scent it's no wonder I sleep so well. The Green Tea & Honey Eye Cream is nourishing and anti-inflammatory with vitamin E and rich in anti-oxidants. When traveling I treat myself to the Orange blossom shower gel and slather on the Grapefuit body lotion. The evocative scent of Blue Agava & Cacao home candle on a summer night makes reading before bed a dream.
images: Jo Malone