Lyons, Tigers, and Heels Oh My!

J.Crew holds the key to my heart, no doubt about it. So, you can imagine why I'm digging this video of J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyons showing off her shoe collection - 289 pairs! You might also learn a thing or two about J.Crew shoes...

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Miss Jennifer Lawrence For Miss Dior

Who isn't obsessed with Jennifer Lawrence these days? I know I am so this campaign is just perfect. 

Sneak a peak at the behind the scenes making of the spring/summer 2013 Miss Dior Handbag campaign here:

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Hello, Yellow: Tory Burch Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection

An in-depth look at Tory Burch's Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection:

What inspired Spring 2013?
The American prep remix and the idea of a stylish magpie who travels the world and picks up unique and beautiful things wherever she goes. When she gets back, she pairs them with her classic silhouettes and shapes.

What look were you wearing on the runway?
I wore our blouse and skirt in our wheat print from the collection. Yellow and this wheat motif are big for us for spring - they're a bright and optimistic message.

What are some of your other favorite looks?
We took tie-dye - this humble and traditionally bohemian fabric - and created structured silhouettes, like a polo dress. It epitomizes that prep remix. The tie-dye on the runway was hand-dyed by women artisans we commissioned in Guinea.

And accessories?
This is a great way to tap into the spirit of spring - everything feels like it was picked up in a bazaar or market... We detailed bags, shoes, and jewelry with mirror-work, cowrie shells, embroidery and straw.

The trends of the collections:

Hello, Yellow: The color of the season? Fresh, cheerful, sun-kissed yellow.

Going with the Grain: Wheat - the ultimate symbol of spring and optimism.

Fit to be Tie-Dyed: A cool reinterpretation of the beautiful batik (these are hand-gyed by women artists in Guinea).

Fill in the Blanc: White is the perfect canvas to showcase bold, artisanal details and accessories.

Traveler's Check: A touch of the far (and not-so far) flung gives classic silhouettes a bohemian charm.

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Video Of The Moment: Stone Cold Fox

Dream big because you never know what your hopes and aspirations will become.

The success of the two style mavens behind Stone Cold Fox is a testament to the power of dreaming big. Take a peak and see for yourself.

Here are just two examples (trust me there are a handful more!) of Stone Cold Fox's brave fashion that I am coveting this summer:

Lace anyone?

• Stone_Cold_Fox Lee Blouse:

• Stone_Cold_Fox Oui Crop Top:

http://www.thestonecoldfox.com/

The Man Who Dressed America

Do me a favor, pretty please. Watch CNBC's special on J.Crew's CEO, Mickey Drexler. CNBC is still running it and you can find it on the internet. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the highly enlightening and extremely interesting feature that aired May 24th (all the ladies in my family tivoed it and watched it together!).

Bonus: it will most definitely give you an itch to check out J.Crew's summer styles. Why not pick up a new cashmere cardigan for summer!?

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Inside Who What Wear

If you are like me then you read Who What Wear everyday. It is like a morning ritual, part of my daily routine. Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr, the curators of the fashion site, are consistently spot on with their interpretations of all things fashion: trends, IT girls, and their favorite finds of every month. While all of their WWW's stories are to die for, my favorite features are "Style Stalker" and "Girl of the Month."

Here is a sneak peak into their Los Angeles office. I would just die to be an intern in their office or even a fly on the wall! A girl can dream right!?

The reception desk

Feast your eyes on the office bookshelf of Editorial Director Hillary Kerr

Hillary can't keep all her pretty polishes stashed away in beauty cabinets

Katherine gifted Hillary the "H" candle while the coffee table books serve as a source of constant inspiration

Hillary has one of my absolute favorite coffee table books in her office collection, Gypset Style!

It looks good from the top! The view from Hillary's desk... I must say it is a good one.

Hillary's always evolving inspiration/works-in-progress/beauty board

Dallas Shaw drew this completely darling illustration of Hillary and Katherine for a project with Shopbop

The reception area: Hillary's go-to day bag - Mulberry's Small Bayswater Satchel - and the table is one of Katherine's vintage/flea market finds, which they painted gold

The reception area: a bookshelf comprised of part of their magazine collection

Assistant Editor Jessica Baker's inspiration/bulletin board. The images of the sunglasses were for WWW's story on sunnies.

Get a load of the inspiration board of Creative Director Katherine!

Katherine incorporates Hermès and Essie into her office

Another outstanding view: the view from Katherine's desk

Katherine found the vintage standing lamp in Palm Springs while the Jonathan Adler "K" pillow was gifted to her by her WWW team

A glimpse of WWW's editorial calendar (they plan stories four months in advance!)

http://thecoveteur.com/

Lookbook Lust

If you are like me then you get the itch to go shopping this time of year for some new bright, punchy, floral, vintage, or flowy pieces to iluminate your summer wardrobe. Well, right now I'm crushing on the pieces featured in Nasty Gal's May lookbook. Here is a behind the scenes look at the shoot and I'm certain that once you lay eyes on it you are going to scurry on over to Nasty Gal to get the look here!

Want more style inspiration? Lucky for you (and me) I got the scoop on the tunes that were pumping on set during the shoot. LA band Haim harmonize and kick ass on their respective instruments on their three-track EP, Forever. Best part: you can get it free on their website. You're welcome. 

Happy Harmonious Thursday!

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Backstage Pass: Valentino

I am dreaming of being transported back in time to the rule of Marie Antoinette (the inspiration for this collection) so I can grace a ball in one of these exquisite floral, lace, and organza gowns. What do you think? Should we go time-traveling?

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Hooked On RZ

I'm loving this behind the scenes peak at Rachel Zoe's Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Eat it up, I know you will!

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