Stuck in the middle with you / vitamin d

Sunglasses: Dita

Scarf: Tolani

T - shirt: LnA

Denim Shorts: Siwy

Faux-boy Boots: Frye 

Rings: [top to bottom]: flea market, Gorjana & Gorjana

BLUE STAR / SHINE YOUR LIGHT

 Dress: Tolani

Shoes: Marc Jacobs

Bag: Balenciaga

Sunglasses: Dita

I've been a little bummed out these last few days. You can basically chalk it up to what I call "LIFE!" -- all of the unfortunate situations/events/etc... that you have seemingly no control over in your life. So, without even really getting into it, I'll just message a friend LIFE! and she/he will know exactly what I'm talking about.

I decided to cheer myself up by taking a few shots of one of my favorite looks for spring, with a touch of fall pieces: a silk, paisley dress, oversized vintage-esque sunglasses + leather wedge cutout shoes in bordeaux and a quilted leather bag in cognac. [don't you just love colors that are named after kinds of alcohol?] And please forgive the flamingo stance, I'm still working out the kinks in my shameless self-portraits with my SLR. 

And if you're wondering about this baby to the left, she is Wendy Brandes' Marie Antoinette Ring. I mentioned in a previous post that I was in dire need of some more rings and this baby would not disappoint. 27.64 carat amethyst, 2 carats of tsavorites, 18K gold -- I'm honestly ready to sink my teeth in, she's so delicious!One just might even say, she's fit for a queen...

Spring Summer Feeling: Introducing Tolani Collection

I'm a little bummed out because all flights to New York have been canceled due to the snowstorm currently pounding the northeast. So, while Lauren is busy enjoying Rebecca Minkoff, Geren Ford, and others, I am stuck here, soaking up the sunshine and praying for a red-eye to hell. To pass the time, I've been admiring the new clothing line from one of my favorite scarf makers Tolani.

I'm sure you all recall the scarf craze that started around the summer of '07, thanks to the Olsens. It began first with the "middle eastern patterned" black and whites and exploded in '08 with prints from countless cultures. Tolani, however, tends to blend both the traditional and the modern, creating some of the most elegant scarves I've ever seen. Leave the pashminas for your mother and grandmother ladies; here's a brand that you can really enjoy by adapting it to your personal style.

While browsing around Blue Heaven Boutique, one of my favorite shopping sites online, I came across not only a selection of Tolani's famed scarves but a clothing line as well! I can't tell you how happy I am to see that the same quality and beautiful prints are now in blouse and dress form! Check out a few of my favorite pieces:

Images courtesy of Blue Heaven Boutique

Although I don't love celebrities, I do love their clothes. Lucky girls, they always get the best merchandise before it even hits the block.