Style Crush On Hanneli Mustaparta

Currently having a love affair with Hanneli Mustaparta's sense of style. She truly is a gem in the style and blogging world. Check out the quadruple threat's (former model, photographer, fashion blogger, and stylist) blog here.

http://www.hanneli.com/, http://www.style.com/

Scrabble

Having a little dictionary fun today...

http://viciouslycyd.tumblr.com/, http://breakfastatyurmans.tumblr.com/, http://theamericanlegacy.tumblr.com/, http://norabehnfield.tumblr.com/, http://thethinkingtank.tumblr.com/

Falling For Fall

Yesterday was the first day I felt like fall was creeping in. I sure do hope the cool and crisp weather sticks around because I can't wait to start wearing my boots and cozy sweaters.

My style inspiration isn't just coming from the cooler temperatures and my closet but also from my love of this fall 2012 Current/Elliott lookbook. The authentic and sweet looks are totally satisfying my appetite for fall! How much do you want to sneak away on a camping trip right now? I'm thinking the redwoods of Northern California or the mountains of Colorado... who is with me!?

http://www.currentelliott.com/

The Sweet Escape

This past weekend I snuck away for a quick trip down south with my love and some friends. I embraced the much needed time together with arms wide open. What about you... how did you spend your October weekend?!

http://dailycupofcouture.blogspot.com/

LBD

Tory on the always relevant little black dress...

Why is the Little Black Dress such a perennial?
It’s a classic, and it’s flattering on everyone. It’s also an incredible cultural phenomenon. Think about all the images we have in our minds of stylish women in a little black dress: Coco Chanel (who popularized the LBD), Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, anyone in anything by Azzedine Alaïa.

Why do you love the Little Black Dress?
My mother and grandmother wore them, and each had a distinct style. Black dresses are really a blank canvas — you make of them what you will.

So it’s not just for minimalists?
It’s for everyone. Minimalists can keep it streamlined and spare in all black. If you like it bolder, think about a dress with lace or sequins and then pile on the costume jewelry and a statement shoe.

How do you wear it?
I like a ladylike silhouette — nipped waist and slim fit. For cocktails, I pair our Bovary dress with my favorite Sevan Bicakci ring and embellished stilettos like our Pixie pump. Depending on my mood and where I’m going, I mix up the shoes and jewelry and go with either opaque black tights or bare legs.

Isn't she such a classic!? Be sure to shop Tory Burch's new little black dresses that are a part of her new Holiday 2012 collection. I'm dying over the little black dresses and the teal jewel toned pieces!

http://www.toryburch.com/blog

Love Stoned

Garnering inspiration...

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Red Hot Rihanna

Rihanna looks drop dead gorgeous as Vogue's November cover girl. She graces the pages with a fierceness and confidence that is undeniable.

http://fashionista.com/