09 November 2010

J.Crew Spring Preview

Uh oh...our wallets are in trouble for spring.

From Vogue Daily: J.Crew Makes A Colorful Splash For Spring


J.Crew Spring Preview

I die for the high-waisted pink shorts.

spotlight: Moschino Cheap & Chic

If ever you have seen me, you know I wear my fair share of black, white, and grey - especially in the winter.  I was getting down on myself for not mixing it up and incorporating color until I saw the new arrivals from Moschino Cheap & Chic on Net-A-Porter this morning.  Love when my lack of color is vindicated!

Boucle Wool-Blend Shift Dress

Contrast-Trim Silk Blouse

Sequined Satin Tuxedo Jacket

Short-Sleeved Striped Wool Cardigan


All styling & images via Net-A-Porter

All merchandise designed by  Moschino Cheap & Chic







08 November 2010

Veg Head

What a fun weekend!  A couple of things aligned this weekend that got me to thinking about trying out a vegetarian lifestyle - maybe if it is only during the week and indulging on the weekends.

One, my good friend was in town and she has been vegetarian for over a year.  Talking about all of the satisfying and yummy dishes she makes I found that I really don't eat that much meat on a regular basis and would be able to enjoy just as flavorful things without the added meat.

Two, we walked around Eastern Market and I am always inspired to eat more wholly when I am walking the rows of locally grown produce.  It looks so fresh and doesn't have all of the "markings" and wear and tear that fruits and vegetables in the grocery store seem to have.

Third, all around I think it would help me to focus on what you eat.  Not a diet, but to be more conscious effort to feed yourself whole foods (no preservatives/processed things)

Of course there are concerns - I am the first one to admit that a cheeseburger and fries are undeniable and that this would require a lot of extra time and planning on my part.  I don't ever think I would be satisfied to just sit down to a dinner of cold raw vegetables.

Going to do some research and see where it takes me.  Some recommendations:

The Kind Diet
This is Vegan - which I will never do, but good recipes/ideas nonetheless

The Modern Vegetarian
Also, Martha Stewart Living and Real Simple magazines offer up a surprisingly large amount of vegetarian recipes.

beautiful orange tulips from whole foods. great girls weekend :)





04 November 2010

Music Must: Mumford & Sons

I am loving the first album from Mumford & Sons.  Friends have been raving about them for the past few months and they are gaining momentum with sold out shows across the country - which means get the album now!  

Favorite track:  "Little Lion Man"

03 November 2010

02 November 2010

Alexa Appreciation

I might have to start a new "section" of the rix-mix - Alexa Appreciation

Of course she made Vogue's Best Dressed List this week.  How could you not with this cozy/chic look?

image via Vogue.com
Samir Hussein/Getty Images

This look confirms my official hunt for leather shorts this weekend...

01 November 2010

LM&O Fall Outing

I cannot say enough how nice it is to be apart of a company such as LM&O.  Everyday I get to try new things and experience all of the facets of the Ad biz.....and I'm not just sucking up (since i have recently learned of some colleague readership)

We had the perfect day for a company outing to LaGrange Vineyards in Haymarket VA.  A complete "feel good" event in a picturesque setting really made me appreciative of my job, this company, and amazing people that I am fortunate enough to work for/with everyday.

Also I was lucky enough to shoot these with the agencies new Cannon G11 Powershot. Love this camera, I want one!



gorgeous fall foliage

some favorites

lawn games & wine on a beautiful day

the whole "family"

our tasting consisted of 10 wines by LaGrange

and a photo session in the vineyard...

yes we skipped. i am awkward.
sidenote- we brought the empty bottle as a prop ;)

the Chardonnay was the favorite


again, silly in the vineyards. but the light was awesome!