Pink Chicken New York

For my new job as the senior apparel buyer for Wonder! (more on that in a later post this week, promise), in a short time I have already come across some DARLING lines for babies and kids.  I am in LOVE with this one called Pink Chicken, which is definitely going to be in the Wonder! store and website come Fall.  

Allow me to introduce....

pink chicken is designed and owned by Stacey Fraser, a 15-year fashion veteran
(babyGap, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Ralph Lauren) and mother-of-two.
after the birth of her second daughter, this Virginia-native wanted to take some time off,
away from seventh avenue and raise her family. but stacey couldn't get designing out of her head,
and with two perfect muses available everyday… pink chicken was hatched!

You can find more info about Pink Chicken on their website, and shop online if you so desire (you will).  But, a few of my favorites from the current spring/summer collection that Miss Gemma would look adorable in:

What I did this weekend.....

the lovely windowbox

take 2

tall planter

take 2

a lovely confection

another lovely

last lovely

view from the front yard

all 3 planters

vertical view

I love to garden, and living in a rental home is not ideal for that.  But a good way to add a personal touch to a rental is definitely potted arrangements and window boxes!  These planters were all from our yard in Wisconsin - they were THE HEAVIEST thing to move but SO worth it!!!  

A Beautiful Maxi

I came across this while browsing Shopbop the other day.....had to share.  

The Milly Strapless Hostess Gown

This dress combines all things I love in fashion:  a little bit preppy, a little bit Missoni-chic, a little bit bohemian, and strapless.  Brilliant!

My Birthday Dress

I think that even though I'm all grown up, it's still fun to pick out a dress for a special occasion.  Whether it be an Easter dress, or a fancy dress to wear to a wedding, or a dress to wear on my birthday dinner it's such a fun thing to do!  I have always been such a girl in this regard; I love getting dressed up and coordinating 'the perfect outfit' or ensemble for a special night out.  

So, with my (gulp) 34th birthday on the horizon in a couple of weeks I of course have already decided on the dress.  

Nanette Lepore Booby Trap Dress

Of course, I'm obsessed.  It's perfection.  Hot pink, short, washed silk, what else could a girl want?  But......to all of you fashionistas - any brilliant ideas on shoes to wear with it?  I'm thinking nude patent pumps - but am open to all thoughts on accessorizing!

Yep, more Coral!

I've been a bit absent from writing these past few days - I embarked on a quick trip to Kansas City with the kiddos on Saturday, and I'm headed home tomorrow.  It's been a fun and very busy trip with seeing family and getting the kids some quality time with their Papa and Mimi!

I managed to carve out a little time yesterday to go see my friend Maria at the Laura Mercier counter in Nordstroms here, and I found yet another coral Spring 2011 must have.  Enough with the coral?  Maybe for you, but not for me!  ;-)

I picked up the Shimmer Lip Colour Lipstick in Coral (not so inventive on the names) and I have been wearing it all day.  I love it and it works for an everyday, daytime look.

Laura Mercier Shimmer Lip Colour in Coral, $22

This is the best representation of the color that I can find online.  It's very pretty!

a teency bit obsessed....with Stella & Dot.

A little over a month ago, I attended a Stella and Dot jewelry party at a friend's house.  I had been to Stella and Dot parties before, but their new collection is divine and there are SO MANY must haves!  Aaak!   Enter my sister in law Angie, who attended the party with me.  She, like me, love love loved the jewels.  In fact, she loved them SO much that she became a rep a couple of days later!  

Therefore, I am hosting Angie's very 1st Stella & Dot party at my house this coming Thursday.  I am SO excited to have a few friends over to peruse, try on, and invest in pieces from the collection - not to mention drink a little wine!  

Click HERE to peruse for yourself, on Angie's personal website for Stella and Dot, and if you end up buying something you'll be supporting her new business.  

I thought I'd share with you some of my favorites from the line...... 

Bamboleo Necklace

Casablanca Bib Necklace

On the Mark Necklace

Starry Night Necklace

Penelope Necklace

Starfish Earrings

Belle Fleur Earrings

Azure Couture Earrings

Bardot Spiral Bangle

Nugget Wrap Bracelets

Petra Braided Bracelet

Eternity Bands

Louis! Love!

Let me preface this post - I know these bags are ungodly expensive for what they are - but they are fabulous. And you know, next spring we'll see a bazillion knock-offs. That is why I love Louis Vuitton - they do it first and they do it RIGHT!

From their Ailleurs collection:

How great are these bags for summer?  I hope you all agree with me in their fabulousity because if you don't, we might not be able to be friends.  ;-)

All about brights

What is making me happy when I open up a magazine of late are all of the brightly colored clothing and jewelry I keep seeing!  So so so fun!  It totally reminds me of my neon phase, circa 1990/1991 I think, when biking pants and splash painted tee shirts were THE thing.  And I, always the slave to fashion, submitted.  I would have to consult old photos, but I think I had a HOT pair of neon green biker shorts I wore A LOT and maybe a pink pair?  Mom, do you remember?  

Anyway...........here are some things that I'd don right now - and if I do, hopefully I don't date myself via my choices like I did back then!

Tory Burch Neon Studded Logo Cuff

Tory Burch Foundation Studded Cuff

Gorjana Thompson Large Wallet

Julie Dillon Strapless Maxi Dress

Yarnz Multicolored Cheetah Scarf

J Crew Vintage V Neck Tee (I have this, looks GREAT with skinnies!)