Crazy Cat Lady

I'll admit it.  I have a thing for kitties.  There's something about their cuddliness and purrs that tugs right at my hear strings.  The problem with really liking cats?  The title of Crazy Cat Lady.  It's a term that conjures up images of a trailer filled with twenty cats and a lady who only wears fuzzy pink robes and eats frozen tv dinners while watching bad soap operas.

Eww.

I've recently decided to ignore that term and really put my love for kittens out there.  I'm starting small, in tiny details.  And this fair isle sweater from J. Crew has just enough feline appeal that I can't help but love it..

Cashmere Cured Me

When I started typing this post, I started out with, "Today was *such* a Monday."

Today, was in fact Tuesday.  But that is wonderful example of how my brain has been functioning as of late.

Today I needed a little pick me up.  And although I have really made a valiant effort not to use retail as my therapy, I caved and bought the prettiest camel colored, cashmere sweater.  It cheered me completely up after a long day at work followed up with a hot and sticky run (just wasn't feeling it today, folks.)  I'm already dreaming about all the ways I can wear it this autumn.

J. Crew, Cashmere Bateau Sweater

Pretty Little Underthings

Currently, on the very top of my "wanted" list are some pretty lace bras.  Pretty enough that you want them in neon colors, so that they are really noticed when the peek out from under white camis and soft sweaters.    Below are the options I'm loving most.  Are you going to let your bra show this summer?

Get it from Maison Scotch

Get it from J. Crew.

Get it from Charlie and Lee.  

Get it from Deborah Marquit

And I'd wear them like this...

1,  2,  3

Pretty, Skinny, Gold

There's something in the way a delicate gold chain can fall just so around a girls' clavicle.  In my opinion, it's one of the *sexiest* and most innocent ways to draw attention to decolletage without being risque.  I recently purchased a 24" inch gold chain with a simple initial engraved disc charm.  It's quickly become my go-to jewelry item, my favorite part definitely being the chain.  It's so fine that in certain lights it's hard to tell if there's a chain at all or just a little glitter that found it's way to my chest.  This is a jewelry item that every girl should own (right up there with a good watch).  Below are some options if you're looking to invest.

{From left to right}
Ginnette_NY Mini Lace Monogram Necklace in Rose GoldJennifer Meyer 18 k Gold & Diamond Hamsa PendantJ Crew Lion Head Locket NecklaceMallarino 24 k Gold Vermeil Ball & Tassle NecklaceTopshop XL Heart Necklace

Denimology

"I wish I had invented blue jeans.  They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes." Yves Saint Laurent    

Elin Kling

Olivia Palermo

Christine Centenera

Rosie Huntington Whitely

Keeping Denim Fresh

Avoid washing jeans at all costs.  If jeans aren't visibly soiled, experts recommend throwing jeans the freezer to eliminate odors and get jeans feeling fresh.  

If staining does occur, hand wash with a color protective detergent.  Make sure you use the coldest water possible.

If you're one of those people that just isn't going to hand wash your jeans, try at least to only wash every 4 to 5 wears, and when you do wash them, turn them inside out.

NEVER EVER PUT JEANS IN THE DRYER.  This causes colors to fade and fabric to lose it shape.  Fabric softener speeds up this process as well.  

If you've jumped on the band-wagon of the ultra bright colored jeans, you'll want to wash those babies solo.  They stain everything. 

Dry cleaning is the very best way to care for jeans.  

Dream Jeans

(From L to R)

Gucci

J Crew

MIH

Goldsign

Acne

Rag & Bone

*Author's personal note - I will be purchasing those amazing pink Rag and Bone's.  Seriously in love.  

Most Wanted

I'm wanting to break out the sweaters and do a lilttle shopping.  This past week has been gorgeous, with temps near 90, but in all honesty, could I please just have some cooler weather so I can go shopping for fall clothes?  Below is what I'm coveting most.

See by Chloe / Rag & Bone / Etoile Isabel Marant

Michael Michael Kors / J Crew / Jil Sander

Belle Sigerson Morrison / Topshop / Old Navy

American Apparel Vintage / Addidas by Stella McCartney / Burberry

Rimmel in Chocolatine / Diane von Furstenberg "Diane" / Chanel in Quartz