Forget About Decking The Halls

Deck yourselves. The most blinged out time of the year is upon us! Vermillion is hosting its Carole Tanenbaum trunk show in-store this week (from Wednesday to Friday), with dozens of expertly curated, insanely gorgeous vintage pieces. These are the pieces that reflect superior style and craftsmanship; you will have them foreva. Foreva-eva.

Soiree Fleur

The ladies of Fleur hosted an amazing five-course, wine-paired dinner created and prepared by gastro-gangsters Inez and Stephen Ribustello of On The Square in Tarboro. I was pretty euphoric after the first course of lobster and avocado salad. (As in, eating off of other people's plates.) The meal finished with a carrot cake tower (see below), all paired with the most amazing wines, including some rosè bubbles. Gold pear placecard holders sat  on Herend chargers, with tables full of votives. The highlight was designer Lindsey Carter of Troubadour presenting a sneak peek of her Spring '13 line. Also visiting was Raegan Morgan of Crescala Showroom, who brought with her looks from Nha Khanh, Beckley By Melissa, Troubadour (of course), and others. Post-dinner was chaos. Shopping pandemonium.

Insane custom invitation from Bon Vivant

Cute new Milly NY

The lovely ladies of Fleur with Troubadour's Lindsey Carter and Raegan Morgan of Crescala Showroom

Little Goodies

   

Some lovely goodies from Charlotte's today. I was in love with these earrings by Sylvia Benson; the rose and black are fab and there is an insane bone option too. I was also digging these beaded clutches, the bottom two are a gorgeous green ikat and a black and cream houndstooth.

Winter White

Marchesa Notte Embroidered Faille Dress

Winter white inspiration.

Jenni Kayne Crop Sweater and Feather Skirt

Tibi Sigrid Lace Sweatshirt and 10 Crosby Derek Lam Leather Pencil Skirt

Check out the Sigrid Lace Pencil Skirt too

Haute Hippie Extra Long Tuxedo Dress

Turkey Day Casual: Part 3

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving; hopefully y'all are spending time with your loved ones and reflecting on all that we have to be grateful for! 

J Crew Suede Leggings / Monogram Necklace from Charlotte's / Rebecca Taylor Leo Block Layered Sweater / Bauble Bar Noir Quad Ring / McQ Alexander McQueen Studded Pointy Flats 

Welcome To The Zoo

I think Jonathan Adler and I were separated at birth or secretly share a brain or something. Most of you have probably noticed that I'm drawn to random animals, be it on a sweater, on a wall, a salt shaker, whatever really. Jonathan Adler seems to share my affinity for quirky animal placement. I always feel like his animal friends always look at you like, "What, haven't you seen a pig as a winestopper before?" I digress. These guys are great decor items, as well as gift ideas for folks who may enjoy a touch of whimsy.

Top: Giraffe Lamp / Pipe Matchstick Holder / Owl Bookends
Middle: Silver Fox Figurine/ Elephant Lamp / Porcelain Pig Bottle Stopper 
Bottom: Ceramic Squirrel Ring Box / Futura Salt and Pepper Shakers / Whale Butter Dish

Turkey Teaser

Last year everyone seemed to enjoy Pre-Thanksgiving posts about pants with elastic waistbands, so...we'll go there again. This is just a lil preview for tomorrow's post!

 J Crew Saturday Pant /  3.1 Phillip Lim Draped Pocket Trouser /  J Crew Silk Colorblock Pant / J Crew Crepe De Chine Pant / J Crew Suede Leggings / J Crew Fair Isle Leggings