Miles Aldridge, Photographer

Do take the time to look at Miles Alridges site, AMAZING photos, absolutely AMAZING!!!! His site all in all, is pretty great!




These photographs are CRAZY Beautiful!!!


All gorgeous photos @

Dolce and Gabbana Ad Campaign...

Love this campaign! Just found these on Oribe's site, very Marilyn!



images @ oribe

Padma, again...

really really want!!!!

Her site is now updated with the ENTIRE collection, to DIE!!!

The complete collection is available @ bergdorf goodman



images @

Fab napkin rings... Kelly Wearstler

You can purchase @ kellywearstler for sferra
(hammered cuffs are out of stock at the moment)

They look like our rings, yo!!!




images @

Lana Jewelry-Chicagos own!!

I LOVE Lanas Jewelry!
Her moto is great
Just add Skin...

ps, congrats on you marriage/wedding!

Oribe, the master of Big Hair!

Oribe has done my hair on several occasions and wow, wow, wow! He is an artist with a Brush! PERFECTION!! And throw's a great party too! I will have to look for pics...
Now has a wonderful new product line, take a look @


images @

I want Pete Souzas Job!!!

Pete Souza
Get paid to take photographs of history, COOL JOB!!!!








all images @

No Chip Manicure...

I am a big fan of the No Chip Manicure which has basically changed my life... I was working at a salon last summer and was fighting all the way, I did not want anything artificial on my nails, no not me!! Well I finally gave in and there was no looking back! At this very moment, I am going on four weeks and still have glossy nails and no chips going on, I am getting them done tomorrow, The fill line is the only reason why. The product has unique vitamins that aid in the growth of your nails, my nails are growing like weeds!
AMAZING! AMAZING!
AMAZING!!!!!
The process, Just like a regular mani, this one starts out with specialists cleaning and buffing the nails. Instead of coating cuticles with a slow-drying polish, the no-chip version features a gel, which is available in a variety of colors. Hands are then placed under a UVA dryer for a couple of minutes to freeze the gel; the polish-dry process is repeated a few more times. The no-chip takes a little longer than a typical manicure (about an hour), but you won’t have to hang around afterward waiting for your nails to dry.

my two peeps in chicago
nina @ essential nail spa
zuzana @ ambra
I have not been to Zuzana for a while, but she is one of the best!!

All Time Favorite SATC Gals!!!

photo james white
hair oribe
image @

Incredible finds... Berlin Based Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood
A friend brought me a gift from his Berlin trip. Incredible silk scarves at this uber cool site...



Here is the one he gave to me, I LOVE IT!!!!!!

images @

NY "State of Mind"... Pranna Restaurant

I discovered this restaurant on my last night in nyc, it was so beautiful and had quite the buzz going on inside. I just made plans to have dinner there during my next nyc trip, cannot wait!
It has great reviews as well, read more @

image @

image @

Amazing Curves...

Most stores are merely there for the SHOP value, then there are others that are an architectural feast for the eyes! This Longchamp store has always been a favorite of mine, reminds me of slides at the park!!

Longchamp Store Soho

Amazing Vintage finds!!

vintage cigar labels

vintage wallpapers


I don't know about you, but I am always in search of Vintage Retro Style images. I use them as coverings for trays and to do custom type mats and backgrounds for artwork, I am now in search for vintage sheet music to cover an ugly laminate style office hutch. I came upon this site styledevie.com
An abundance of EVERYTHING!!! Vintage maps, Cigar Labels, Illustrations, Stamps, Sheet Music, Hotel Labels and on and on and on!!!
vintage pin-up calendars

vintage hotel labels

Check it out @

Modern day President's and their First Ladies

The Obama's

image

image

The Sarkozy's

image

New Barneys open in Chicago!!!

The 90,000-square-foot structure at 15 East Oak Street, complete with a penthouse-style Fred's restaurant, replaces Barneys' former 52,000-square-foot store across the street at 25 East Oak Street in Chicago's upscale Gold Coast area


barneys.com

Michelle Obama fans!!!

available May 5th
image via harpercollins.com

Stephen Sprouse, Camo Fabric

Coco!
this post is to remind you, info please;-)

Armani/5th Avenue; New Store

43,000 square feet of OMG!!!!!

Armani Surprises; Did you know?
1.There is a chocolate department? Armani/Dolci Dragees $15.00-212.339.5950
2.Armani Ristorante and Bar on the top floor? 212.207.1902
3.The staff speaks a combined 20 languages? includes sign language!
4.The store offers Concierge services (dry cleaning, reservations, etc)
5.The most expensive item in the store; A Crocodile Messenger bag for $38,000 woo hooo!!!
6.The floating staircase is made of steel and plastic






images