Some of my favorite almodovar women

"a woman is more authentic the more she looks like what she has dreamed for herself."

not looking too bad right now

she looks like she's having a nice day. i'll be thinking of her while i'm at work tomorrow.

As if nothing ever happened

Reasons why I love Carla Bruni's latest album cover. 1. a tailored suit 2. Nature 3. Her own take on Abbey Road

Cover wars

I hate copy-cats...I prefer Nadja Auermann

pecan date bars

A little dessert i whipped up for my sisters birthday last week. One of Dara's favorite restaurants is the Candle Cafe in New York, so when I found their cookbook at Borders, i knew it would come in handy.

Sofia Vogue

One of my favorite French Vogue covers of all time. I love the composition of this photo and how myserious she looks. I got this issue in January 2005 and I still haven't removed it from my desk.

a day for quotes

I take a nap every day, partly just to recharge, but also there’s a little bit of escape in it. I get oversaturated having to communicate with a lot of people all day ... It’s kind of a mini suicide.

-Rick Owens

serious words to live by from GOOP

"Most of us don’t give much thought to the things we say. We assume that once we’ve said something, it’s over and done with. Spiritually, this is not true. Words are energy and they live on. The comments flowing out of our mouths do not simply disappear into thin air. They remain with us at all times, hindering or helping our spiritual growth."

Good Charlotte

Simplicity and naturalness are the truest marks of distinction. - W. Somerset Maugham

happy birthday to my sister

happy birthday dara! you are the best sis in a black frock i know!

i think the photographer who took the photo of gael must have been inspired by this famous cover.

Frozen

Sometimes I have thoughts in my head of Madonnna's "Frozen" video. I can't seem to forget the image of ravens transforming into dogs. I love her Jean-Paul Gaultier look and all the shapes that come out of her clothes. For me, an unforgettable video.

belle de jour style

All the style tips that a girl could ever need are in "Belle de Jour." 1. a nice pair of sunglasses to look incognito. 2. a simple black dress 3. a trenchcoat 4. a form fitting hat

turning in

Desert beauty

I just discovered Siwa, Egypt and was in awe of the sand almost reminded me of "The English Patient." Both have such majestic beauty.

multi functional clothing

photo courtesy of the sartorialist

Grace-full photo

newish sketches from erika

Classic Bazaar

This was the first ever Harper's Bazaar magazine that I bought back in September 1992. I love how Linda Evangelista is holding up the "A" with her hand. I think Patrick Demarchelier was inspired Richard Avedon's work for Harpers Bazaar in the 60's. For me, this is the ultimate in magazine covers.

Grunge glam

I miss marc jacobs for perry ellis.