Pattern Play

By Malene Birger Hot Pink Giacinto Dress

Loving this dress from By Malene Birger they just got in at Fleur. The floral/pink leopard pattern mix is amazing, a great example of how to mix very different patterns without an unpleasant outcome. 

Going Grape Thanks

Happy Monday (Tuesday) everybody-I hope everyone got some fun in last weekend. On to important news: the Proenza Schouler PS1 pouch is here, and it is simply perfection. This suede grape color is all you need, crossbody with just enough room for all of your essentials; utilitarian, yet remove the strap and you have a show-stopping clutch. Also comes in black and a sick neon green, available now at Vermillion.

Zebras And Koi Fish And Chevron, Oh My

I am SOOOO excited, we just added Bon Vivant stationary to the Shop. Bon Vivant is the brainchild of graphic artist and Novel. Charleston showroom co-owner Liza Cleveland. Her designs marry whimsy and style; her work makes me actually want to write notes. All of these cards (and the others we have in the shop) can be customized to your hearts desire! 

Do Me A Favor...

A.L.C.'s "Jess" Stretch Suede Skinny

EMERGENCY! If you are a size 10 you need to go IMMEDIATELY to The Outnet and buy these super-out-of-control stretch suede skinny pants from A.L.C. They are simply amazing, they are on sale, and they are almost gone. Come Fall, you'll thank me. Please someone do it, for all of us whose size is already gone. 

Fashion Zoo

I came across the above picture on Pinterest a while ago and was immediately enamored with the dress (the beads! the colors!), but quickly realized the real prize here was the completely adorable ELEPHANT bag. A little bit of research, and I figured out that the bag is Kate Spade, and-from what I can tell-is sold out. Sad face. BUT, there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel because I now present to you: the ARMADILLO bag! Full of personality and kitsch, this wicker number is available now at Neiman's. It's sure to be a keepsake and conversation starter.

Gone Festing

This weekend we are heading down that gorgeous stretch of asphalt known as I-95 on our own version of "Into The Wild". Just me, two dingoes (dogs), and my slightly grumpy/groggy driver heading into the great unknown. Noo, we're really just going to a bluegrass festival. It's on a farm in a very rural part of South Carolina so it just seems a little exotic. Birdfest, as the festival is known, is celebrating its 10th year this year, and will be my second appearance as a bluegrass novice. I don't really know anything about bluegrass music, but I can tell you that some of the artists I saw last year were just mind-bogglingly good. There are toddlers, dogs, old people, RVs, Bill Murray (he lives in Charleston and likes music and partying apparently), even some fashionistas. It's good clean American fun; jean short wearin', beer drinkin' fun. I'm hoping to document some of the style and musical highlights for you! Oh, and to figure out what's up with the donkey.
Check out the festivus and join us next year!
Birdfestbluegrass.com

Proenza Pop

The new Proenza bags are in at Vermillion. They are to die for. Get them now because I don't think they'll be there long. The bottom row is utterly spectacular. The picture doesn't do justice.