Sneak-Peek!

So... everyone knows by now that I am a huge fan of the Target collaborations - favorite designers so far being Anna Sui, Liberty of London and Cynthia Vincent. Well I just got word that the three latest designers... Mulberry, Tucker and John Derian will be holding a 36-hour sale via the invitation only site, Gilt! I am so excited to see the items we all can be expecting at our local Targets! I am especially excited to see the Mulberry bags... so far I have not been all too impressed with the Target collaborations for handbags... I guess those are a bit more difficult to pull off - most have looked 'cheap' to me... Ooh and can NOT wait to get my paws on some of Tucker's feminine blouses and dresses!

The only problem with this sale is that I will be camping on an island off the coast of California and don't believe I will have access to the Internet...

If you are not a member of Gilt - you are truly missing out - be sure to sign up before Friday here!

pic: Mama's A Rolling Stone

M.I.A.!

LOVE!

Sorry I have been totally missing in action! It has been a crazy week. Last Friday I headed up to Huntington Beach to meet the boy at the US Open. We spent the weekend up there because he had to be up there for work. It was crazy crowded and I was happy to be home Sunday night :-)

Monday morning I woke up early and picked my grandma up and headed up to Calabasas for a few days with my Aunt. From the second I stepped foot in her house we were on the go - I had so much fun! We spent the week enjoying yummy dinners out, fabulous vino, shuttling the kiddos around to every appointment/practice under the sun, lunching, shopping (of course!) and much more! I scored some uber fabulous finds at the mall - My favorite of them all is this skirt from J Crew... seriously so excited to strut my stuff in this shiny little number... I am already drooling over all of the fun ways I can wear it!

pic: J Crew

William Rast+Target = Very Happy

Target just announced their latest collaboration set to hit stores December 19... William Rast! The two men behind this fabulous rocker chic brand is the one and only Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala. Target is staying mum on all of the juicy deets like the actual pieces or price range but considering it is Target we can pretty much bet that it will be within most budgets - oh and boys too will get to reap the benefits of this frugal steal! Until they release their look book of what we have to come... feast your eyes on this goodness from their Spring 2010 collection...

pics: William Rast

A Little Bit Longer...

My favorite way to start off my day is to watch the Today Show. This morning on their beauty/style segment they featured designer slips from Farr West. Their Style Editor had the greatest idea with these pretty little numbers - if you have a tunic that is too short add one of these fancy slips underneath and voila problem solved - instant length! My problem has always been with wearing a slip under a short dress or tunic... when it inched out the bottom I felt like a grandma... well these have pretty lace or chiffon detailing at the bottom that make you want them to poke out! Genius!

Best part is they are completely reasonably priced! Ranging between $38-$80!

pics: Farr West

Fresh Start...

There is something about leaving the hair salon with fresh color and cut - it is like you are transformed into a whole new person and are ready to conquer the world. Well today I got my much needed roots back to blonde and I feel 100% better about life... even if the sun still hasn't come out to play :-)

Comic Con Style...

While I was bronzing in the desert sun - San Diego was invaded by geeks and beauties. This past weekend the annual Comic Con was held in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. Although I have never attended this four day festival... I have been on the streets of downtown while it is going on and boy are the attendees a sight to see... a very eclectic bunch to say the least :-)

Here is some of the red-carpet style that I missed out on...

pics: InStyle

If you won't come to us... We will come to you!

The stinkin sun is never going to show it's face in southern California! Before we know it is going to be fall! Well we found a simple fix for our problem - we are heading to the desert... Palm Desert that is :-) I will be laying pool side sipping on fruity cocktails and soaking up all of the vitamin D one girl can take!

Have a fabulous weekend!

pic: weheartit

Perfection...

I was first introduced to Anna Beck's lovely jewelry about four years ago - and instantly fell in love! I was treating myself to her beauties way too often... I just couldn't resist... I seriously probably have about eight of her pieces! Three years later not much has changed - I am still totally smitten with her jewelry!

I am not a fan of the huge gaudy statement pieces that you find in most shops - I mean I think they are lovely, but just not on me. I am much more of a simple, understated type of girl - which is EXACTLY what Anna Beck's jewelry is... I love the way she mixes silver and gold - perfection!

All of her jewelry is handmade using ancient Balinese techniques that date back hundreds of years - how cool is that??

pics: Anna Beck Designs

And They're Off!

Don't forget your fancy hats today at Opening Day!

My favorite time of year officially begins today - Del Mar Race season - Yeeeooowww! I don't partake in too many bets... clearly I don't know much about horse betting... I make my calculated picks by the names of the horses :-) However, there is nothing more fun than getting dressed up in your sassy summer dresses and heading over to the track for cocktails in the sun... oh and some of the best people watching of the summer!

pic: Maidenking

Queen Bee Mixes Prints...

One of my favorite trends right now is the mixing of patterns and fabrics such as florals and stripes. I came across this photo of Blair Waldorf today - the article was reporting that our beloved label-snob, queen bee Blair was sporting a - gasp - $25 skirt! However, what caught my eye were the two unexpected floral prints - Love this look!

Ps... Doesn't this get you all the more excited for the return of GG?!

pic: Refinery