I feel like running through the trees...

...but I'll settle for browsing Etsy.  If I could be truly nomadic, I would don a simple black bamboo tank, one of the following two pairs of pants, and go happily barefoot and carefree on my way.  Oh, and I'd hang the wreath on the door of my Airstream.

Pink Pants: "All Around The World Dark Pink Printed Rayon Harem Pants" by aftershowershop
Tie-Dye Pants: "Ring My Bell Multicolour Tie Dye Pants No. 4" by aftershowershop
Wreath: "Happy Camper Yarn Wreath" by GoodieTrueShoes

Happy thoughts!

Yours truly,
Alex

Osborn Shoes

I have been coveting Osborn Shoes for over a year now and wish I would have bought them when I first saw them...now that I'm broke and have already spent my last paycheck from work, I'm truly kicking myself (with crappy shoes).  Don't make the same mistake I did.  They're 20% off if you use the discount code: SUMMER when you check out.  (All online purchases only before July 31, 2010.)

Happy skipping!

Yours truly,

Alex

PS: Those are the jellyBean Corte Oxfords!

I am not an alcoholic but...

...these are A M A Z I N G ! ! !

I love that Vat 19 lists the flavors of these gummy shot glasses (YES GUMMY!) as "red, blue, and orange" and the next set as "lemon, lime, and cola."  You just have to decide what goes best with your gummy shot glass!  (I'd be the girl sitting there eating empty shot glasses - MUHAHA!)

Happy Tuesday Morning!

Yours truly,
Alex

Damn French Desserts

Here I am trying to design my own label, business cards, etc...when I should have contacted "damnfrenchdesserts" all along!  Above is her "Queen To The Bone Cards (Set of Ten)" and below is "Dissecting Godiva (Five Cards and Envelopes)."

I found them through Etsy Finds and am happy to say that you can find them in quite a few places:

Etsy

Damn French Desserts Website --> (though this currently just links back to Etsy...)

Twitter

Happy Victorian Ephemera (as DFD would say)!

Yours truly,

Alex

Restore Clothing...restore yourself

Hi Nomads, have you heard of Restore Clothing?  This is their Voyage Pant and I can't help but LOVE how they photographed them for the website - certainly not your average pant photography!  I also am a huge fan of their ideals: "responsible, earth friendly, sustainable, technological, organic, recycled, ergonomic."  I think I have a new wish list.  I'm also coveting the "no-side-seams" Legging...

Happy ethics!

Yours truly,

Alex

Spend more money on Apple!

"Rene Magritte - The Son of Man MacBook Decal" by MacSlaps

"Vinyl iPod" by MacSlaps

"I Apple NY iPad Decal" by MacSlaps

Not going to lie to you, nomads...I just bought the Magritte.  The "Lost in Space" Robot B9 is officially getting relocated!  A big thank-you to Jamie for showing these to me.  YES!

Happy sticking!

Yours truly,

Alex

Daydreamin' Etsy Outfit

 Can you picture it?  That awesome tunic top with the fancy leggings, impossible shoes (ha!), and I'd put the bow in back so after you walk past you give people ONE more surprise!  Enjoy!

Details:

Top: $65.00, by NoelFales

Leggings: $538.00, by thisilk

Shoes: $1,000.00, by krakenmosaics (please note: this shoe is just for decoration)

Purse/Belt: $65.00, by carrotcake

Now if only I had a dollar or two...

Yours truly,

Alex

Hair Lariats!

Oh Refinery 29...you had me at "The Neverending Story Empress"...yes!  Ironically, I did this look by wearing a pearl necklace in my hair to my Junior Prom.  The hair stylist thought I was INSANE!  But, I still love those photos - I'm going to have to dig those up!  Oh Mother!

I'm coveting the one on the right...

Find Sasha Samuel's hair lariats at New York Vintage, 117 W. 25th Street (between 6th and 7th avenues); 212-647-1107.  And see more photos at Refinery 29's original post by Connie Wang HERE!  (They always know how to do it!)

Happy hunting!

Yours truly,

Alex

Old Spice | NEW COMMERCIAL!

Thank you World Cup Final - perfect commercial to make me smile during this horrific fouling game of tag.

Here's to SCORING!

Yours truly,

Alex

Bloglovin'

Follow my blog with bloglovin

I'm obsessed!  Each day I have them send me and email to remind me to log-in and check-up on the "world."  I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!  Thank you bloglovin' for letting me join your fabulously decked-out ranks.

Here I go down the rabbit-hole!

Yours truly,

Alex

PS: I <3 you Manhattan!

Sew Printy

Parsons Summer 2010 Silkscreen Printing Class Update!

 Totes (above) and tunic (below)!  I love the bright, sassy color - really came-out well!

Great class though, with Marie Dormuth.  I highly recommend it!  Plus, once you're in it for a semester, there are open hours so you can print to your hearts content!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Yours truly,

Alex

Anthro-Soho Visual Display Update!

Sorry it's been so long.  I was a little shocked to find out who had looked at my blog the first time (Hi!) I posted, but I didn't hear any bad remarks, so I'm back!  I cannot say enough amazing things about the visual display and visual merchandising staff at the Soho Anthropologie.  Everyone is so kind, so hard-working, and SO very talented!  I'm blown away every Friday, even at 7 am.  And even better?  I haven't killed a plant yet!  Woop!  Anyhow, I know what you really want:

I only attached about four to six inches of the rope on to the actual wall, but I'm still so proud to be a part of it!  It looks amazing.  The girls and I (thanks for making me feel so included!) were laughing that people wanted to know if the ticket bed canopy was for sale rather than the rope.  The rope takes a long time to make and the tickets are rather easy.  Close-up:

It is somewhat ironic.  But I understand - the visual impact is amazing - very Anthropologie.  Like I've said before...genius.

Happy thoughts!

Yours truly,

Alex

Refinery leads to Mode D'Amour

If my closet could look like anyone's it would be Anniemiek of Mode D'Amour.  Refinery's latest post led me straight to five new fashion bloggers and this shot of #5's "closet" is perfection.  I have now completely re-imagined my attic and my husband is going to kill me!

Seek and you shall find.

Yours truly,
Alex

I Figured out my "Product"

(Click the photo taken by Simon Brown to see the NY Times article by Phil Patton about this MOMA-owned airstream.)

The product that most represents me is an Airstream Travel Trailer; a functional, stylish American classic with a touch of eccentricity.

Reading about Wally Bayam's dream and his company HERE made me realize that I just found a new hero.  Not only do I fully agree with his ideals, but I aspire to have a company with such a strong legacy and such loyal fans (counting myself among them).

Perfect.  Thank you to my amazing husband - I think his upcoming birthday is making him even more witty than normal!

Yours truly,
Alex

Oh Juxtapoz, you know me so well...

Nina Pandolfos...exhibit entitled "Desafiando Sonhos" (Defying Dreams) in Brazil...via Juxtapoz.