say what you will about reality tv star, lauren conrad,  (people always harp on reality tv personalities) but for me her style is always on point. she has a keen ability to always have that perfect mix of california ease, with a touch of elegance, & thats what inspires me about her looks. paper crown is her first design endeavor (plus she also started the fun blog, the beauty department) & judging from these lookbook shots she’s got her first fashion gig down! 

….i would totally go nuts on my hair ( a la gwen stefani style ) & tote around this beautiful celine compartmental satchel ( i literally can’t stop imagining myself lingering around town or traveling with this beauty ). oh my love affair with bags never ends…

a special piece from yellow owl workshop, that i have to have! follow them on twitter here! 

ps…these earrings i snagged up the other day are so cool, i couldn’t resist…

okay so im usually drawn to things that have the “cute” factor. its great when i find things that i need for everyday, but that also put a smile on my face. so the other day, i headed to one of my favorite shops lundeens in culver city ( i can never go in there without buying something!) & found this little guy from the line zuny. needless to say, he’s been my coffee buddy ever since…

just a few things caught from the past week… (that clutch from anthro is soooo pretty!)

…i had to download this beautiful calendar for my computer screen! i can’t wait to keep putting up new ones each month from grown-up shoes‘s blog! follow her on twitter here! 

there are many things that make me happy, but i literally get giddy when looking at handbags or clutches. it’s been an obsession since i can remember & perhaps i can blame my mother for her fashion influence. at times, i think that i should photograph all of them, so i can tell myself that i don’t need another! this recent purchase was an impulse, at the super cool bookmarc store (while shopping for christmas gifts), but it has literally made me re-think about the silly things that used to be in my huge purse. it’s become my go-to for every occasion. i think my shoulders are thanking me…

clockwise: one  two  three  four  five

i’m slowly looking ways to freshen up the apartment & these knives from schmidt brothers (available at west elm) would look great with the white/metals theme in my kitchen. i would literally find things to chop because these are so beautiful…

i love uk magazines, especially when they are this beautiful. when i saw this new launch issue for hunger, i had to spend a pretty penny just to have it. (some of my favorite elle uk’s have been shot by rankin) i’ve never been so impressed by every single part of the magazine, even the back. one added bonus: the magazine literally comes alive on their website. it’s pages & pages of glamour, heart, & soul in photographs, all shot by rankin of course…

i hope everyone has a fabulous holiday & a new year filled with fresh starts! cheers to all the readers! on a side note check out lady gaga's workshop at barneys. such a fun mix of whimsical gifts including gaga monster cookies! xo!

my talented friend kristen makes these amazing little treasures for her charitable site stitch of h.o.p.e. (you purchase a handcrafted item & a portion of the proceeds goes to a charity of your liking!) she's been working away sending these packages all over the country! what a fun stocking stuffer or special gift for any occasion! like them on facebook!

who could resist these fun little pieces of flair? candy anyone? they would make such great gifts for friends, co-workers, or even yourself! available at a merry mishap’s etsy…