Can You Dig It?

Anna Selezneva gives us Fall's best bitch face.

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Rising Star

I am seriously addicted to the british television series Skins, which is sort of like Degrassi meets Gossip Girl if Chuck Bass was from Bristol and was more into Boone's Farm than Scotch. The real star of the show is Effy Stonem played by Kaya Scodelario, the beautiful near mute and younger sister du jour. While we had to wait through an entire season to hear her speak it was well worth it- and now her star is blowing up. I cannot wait to see this stunning 17 year old model/actress in many more films.

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ABOUT THE POUT.

Taryn Davidson is set to be a complete ROCKSTAR. This 18 year old from Canada possesses a strangely haunting teenage beauty that translates effortlessly from editorial to runway and her face contains that pouty carefree youth unattainable to so many. And while she may be a Canadian native, I love the her Americana look- the industry is so flooded with haughty Eastern European clones, and Taryn is a welcome change. Destined for greatness, go TARYN.

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Source: NY MAG

Quote of the Day.

"Coming from a barely clothed childhood as a swimmer makes me really comfortable with my body. " -Estella Warren

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The 21st century manicure.

Ever since Beyonce's Single Ladies video brought hand armor to the forefront of my mind I have been yearning for what I will call the perfect "bitch slap manicure". Here it is in two parts:



1. Minx Nail Coverings- I spotted these in this months Vogue and have become irrevocably infatuated with them. These heat applied flexible polymers have no dry time, are chip resistant and last twice as long as other salon manicures. Blake Lively, Zoe Kravitz and the indomitable Lauren Santo Domingo are all fans. In gold, silver and bronze as well as an array of chic patterns Minx is the ultimate new accessory. www.minxnails.com



2. Litter, the sensational jewelry line by Mackenzie Burdock and Rachel Mann of San Francisco has taken adornment to a whole new level with these sterling silver cougar claws. I would love to wear these with my most innocent white sundress in Venice during the day...cat scratch fever chic. www.littersf.com

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Why Don't You?

Why Don't You...


..Convert your old mirrors and frames with just a bit of DIY? I found a dilapidated old full length at the Melrose Flea Market for 20 dollars and with a bit of gold spray paint dusted on the frame I added a touch of Venetian old world glamour to my apartment. This couldn't be easier or more satisfying.

..Retire your filing cabinet and place all your loose business cards and notes in a chic little toast rack? I uncovered this gem yesterday and with a bit of silver polish and elbow grease I now never forget where I left that cute waiter's number. ;)

..Never underestimate the terribly cool power of nude? A nude shoe lengthens the leg. A nude nail is undeniably chic with any outfit. A nude lip leaves ample room for a seriously sexy smoky eye.

..Abbreviate your skirt's length? Keeping it short in front and long and trailing in the back is a wonderful new take on seasonless fashion. Be it Balmain or Nina Ricci, or even garden shears to an old frock this new look is young and most certainly fresh and no, it does not resemble a mullet.

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photo source: jak and jil

Deja Shoe

Every season we see countless pairs of killer footwear traipse through the Tuileries each one more insanely fetishist and feisty than the next. Despite the wide variety we see every year there is always one undeniable standout style, last season we saw the YSL tributes, before that the Balenciaga vertigo inducing plats. This season the unanimous winner was the Louis Vuitton "Spicy" sandal. The Spicy is one part Safari and two parts Kindergarten arts and crafts project. The Spicy was spotted south of the ankle on almost every French fashion editor and Romanian model and even on Kanye West's new mannequin Amber Rose. Don't wait on these ferocious recession proof wonders.

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Source: Style.com