tick tock

• i love sergei sviatchenko's project, close up and private
• mary kate and ashley do it again... olsenboye
• the fabulous pictures above are by the talented larry sultan
• breakout designers of 2009
• adorable ornaments... on sale!

“It's the kind of clothes that mothers and daughters can wear, in terms of concept, ... It's not about age. It's about taste, and it's about lifestyle. I believe women of all ages can wear anything” - ralph lauren

party on

• The adorable stud in the pirate hat is my little brother, Mike. He is a raging enthusiast and a lover of life, tennis, and bread. His moves on the dance floor can make even the shyest man want to kick up his feet and join the party. He is my biggest fan, and the first one to give me a hug when I come home. He has become famous for his rare ability of being able to talk to anyone of any age and make them feel blissfully important. My thoughtful, big hearted brother turns fifteen today. Happy birthday kiddo! Can't wait for fifteen more years of belly busters.
• stunning paintings
• dazzling to the daring... best dresses of the decade
• top television in 2009
• famous designer takes interior designs for a spin
• graphic designer, julia guther
• my photo professor, joe johnson
• john lennon inspired menswear line
• check out A Gallery's show, gloss
• new year's outfit inspiration
• bloggers fill the front rows in 2009

rudolph

• happy holidays! i hope santa gives you EVERYTHING you wished for this year. enjoy these pics... thanks to my favorite jew, cara gene. xoxo.

princess and the frog

• saw princess and the frog today with ang and my little rascal, gracie. it was adorable!

dear santa,

please bring me a prince for christmas. see you on friday.

love, christine

pop my bubble dreams

• thanks to suzanne... i can't wait to check out paste over break
• take a peek at mociun
• environmentally friendly... susan woo
• the most beautiful hats in the world... yestadt millinery
• i love angel jackson's vintage collection
• i want to live in these T's
• i love me some vampire weekend and white rabbits... enjoy their beats

fabulous photos by joseph szabo

"you know, sometimes, what you see and what you imagine get mixed up in your memory like a cocktail" -profondo rosso

projects and papers

i have been spending most of my time in the library preparing for the end of yet another semester. enjoy the pic above... a much needed dose of summer. xoxo

• "blister in the sun" -violent femmes
• "empire state of mind (part II) broken down" -alicia keys
• anything by andrew bird
• "she's on her way" - phil vassar
• "monster" -lady gaga
• "swing life away" -rise against
• "it hasn't been long enough" -eric hutchinson
• "the best of what's around" -dave matthews band

"living in new york city gives people real incentives to want things that nobody else wants" - andy warhol

the big 5-0

• this is my fiftieth post. i am definitely in it to win it. enjoy these snaps above. now- i am going to spend part of my day printing, writing, and working out and most of my day procrastinating. this time next week: st. louis. xoxo

fraturday

Always put a tie on. Always. It only takes an extra thirty seconds in the morning, and it’s always the smart move. Old-timers will think you’re an up-and-comer, young folks will know you mean business, and ladies will think you’re the kind of guy who might suddenly take them out to a decent restaurant. It’s always the smart move.

- chuck klosterman

white wednesday

delightfully dapper

check out fine and dandy

let it be

• remembering john lennon, 29 years later
• little black dresses
• 26 possible ways to remember the 2000s
• jewelry for your shoes ... yes please
• say no to pants
• shopbop shows us gifts under $150
• a definitive handbook for dressing well... for men

photo via

"i believe in everything until it's disproved. so i believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. it all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?" - john lennon

snap crackle pop

• i'm obsessed with my polaroid. here are some pics of some of my fabulous friends. xoxo.
  

candy and cartwheels

• yummy cashmere sweaters
• lee angel for under 100
• fabulous sunglasses
• i am pumped for elizabeth gilbert's newest book... comes out this january
• beautiful party dresses
• norman rockwell: behind the camera
• dance your way to skinny... check out this work out video
• live on earth
• adorable little piggies
• i can't believe i missed this by a week
• impressively dapper... check out the gentlemen of bacongo

first pic via, second pic from my grandmother

"i'm designed to sit on verandas and have drinks brought to me" -paul bettany

holiday gifts that give back

• give back this season... click on the pictures above for fabulous gift ideas for your loved ones and friends. don't see anything you like? you can also give the gift of education or just help out a family by purchasing a pig, chicken or cow.

the pretty girls just happen to stop by in the hood

• delightfully inspirational. enjoy this homemade tree... found on seesaw designs. it makes me want to decorate! happy holidays... xoxo.
• "speechless" by lady gaga

all tied up

• charming and adorable... check out alexis mabille