Savage Beauty

A few days late on this one BUTT the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art was a smash! I've pulled together a few of my favorite looks from the night and am still drooling over some of them.

Liv gets my vote for this round. The gradient of white to pale yellow is beautiful! The sculptural elements through the bodice butted up against the delicate feathers at the hemline is fabbbbb. I just wish the hair was pulled back into a bun so we could see the neck line.

Enjoy the eye candy peoples!

BETSPIRATION

The lease has been signed and the moving truck is reserved! My dream living room is no longer a dream and now I have plotted out my dream bedroom!

I haven't had a pink room since I was eight. HOWEVA, after seeing the combination of bubblegum pink and canary yellow in Betsey Johnson's home....it just might be time for me again. Here's a couple shots of her fabbbbbulous home and a little collage of what I hope to scrape up! Enjoys!

SHOE DON'T KNOW ME

OMG SHOES.

This is way more than an obsession. I don't think I'd even wear these lovelies. They would probably make a home front and center on my mantle (if I had a mantle). And if I did ever go for a jaunt, I would probably get two steps and fall over. Better stick to the imaginary mantle. Enjoy the shoespiration peoples!

Long Time No See

I know it has been a while since Dierdre and I have posted anything...We've been busy little buggars. Hopefully these humorous vintage pictures will make up for it. One of my fave blogs, DESIGNLOVEFEST featured these photos today. I particularly love the second one. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Anthropologie Decorator Concept Shops! Say whaaaaaaaa?

While catching up with Apartment Therapy I stumbled upon some of the greatest news I've heard in a long time. Anthropologie recently announced that they will be opening up a limited amount of Decorator Concept Shops this coming Thursday! Twelve cities will welcome concept stores. By the grace of God, Chicago is one of the chosen cities! The shops will be open to anyone and everyone to wants to stop in and play designer. If you aren't lucky enough to live in one of the chosen cities; NOT TO WORRY! A special web only section called 'for the decorator' is scheduled to launch soon as well.

I will probably never own a piece of furniture from Anthro, but I've always loved walking around the stores for inspiration. Their in-store installations are beyond incredible. I added a couple pictures of Anthro installations that I saw this summer at the Rockefeller Center store. The chair below is HANDFREAKINGMADE in Senegal and for sale on the website/in stores. While the gorg lighting fixture to the right is made of recycled dried teabags. As I said, I can't bring myself to shell out the cash for furniture at Anthropologie, but I couldn't resist a little dream online shopping. I love all the quirky animal items; from the small accessories like elephant hardware to this lobster rug and goat bench. The floral Chandelier reminds me of one of my allll time favorite designers Tord Boontje. And what adorable pooch couldn't want to curl up on that ottoman??

Enough gushing. If you can check out one of the new Decorator Concept Shops and BE INSPIRED!

Schtuff I'm into right now

Donald Glover is all over the place these days.
His stand up show aired on Comedy Central.
He wrote and created characters for 30 Rock.
He is acting on Community.
He is an incredibly talented rapper.

Here's a couple links for some Donald lovin...
Derrick Comedy
Iamdonald.com

Comedy Central Jokes.com

Anybody catch SNL last saturday? I did not. BUT My dad of all people raved about the musical guest. So I checked her out. Her name is Jessie J.

Reasons to love Jessie J.

She started out writing for Chris Brown.

She co-wrote 'Party in the USA' (admit it you've definitely screamed the chorus in the car, shower or a bar)

She is from London Town.
Girl loves a good jumpsuit.

Her first single 'Do it like a dude' didn't exactly tickle my fancy

...might be one of those that has to grow on me

HOWEVERS
Jessie's song 'Mamma Knows Best' blew me away. Watch out Xtina, Jessie J has an insanely soulful voice.

Last but not least here's one last leetle treat for the ears.

LOVE 'All of the Lights' and was nervous to hear the remix but it too is the bomb.com

Enjoy Lovas!

Stephan meet Jonathan

While flipping through the Jonathan Adler twipics I discovered that JA's right hand man in interiors, Ben, recently redecorated the green rooms at the Colbert Report. Here are some not so great before and after shots. Benny the Brit definitly uped the patriotic factor that's for sure.
If I find any better finished product pics I'll be sure to post them.

I'll leave you with a great Stephan quote

"But this show is not about me. This program is dedicated to you, the heroes. And who are the heroes? The people who watch this show. Average, hardworking Americans. You're not the elites, you're not the country club crowd. I know for a fact that my country club would never let you in. But you get it. And you come from a long line of it-getters."

Have a good weekend errrybody!