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Mystery Solved.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by vmacandcheese

How does one pronounce ASOS, exactly? Why do men’s shirts button from a different side than women’s? Where and how often does Anna Wintour get her hair cut? And why the red soles on Christian Louboutin’s?

Yesterday, Refinery 29 tweeted out a link to a feature they ran in March (I’m so behind the times), “29 of Fashion’s Biggest Mysteries, Solved!” which covered all of these and way more (including why it’s Refinery 29 and not 27, say). I love little factoids like this. They’re the perfect pieces of useless, interesting trivia to bust out at your next dinner party.

Also, how adorable are the illustrations that went along with the feature? Hey, Refinery, who did these?

{Image Credits: Refinery 29}

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Skonahem: Bookmark it. Love it.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Through the course of hunting down an image source a couple weeks ago, I stumbled upon the Swedish design site Skonahem. Have you seen this site before? It was totally new to me, and the amount of gorgeous images to drool over is truly jaw dropping.

If you check out their photo galleries (Chrome allows you to translate the page, if that’s of any help!), you’ll find it’s a veritable gold mine of pretty. Entire galleries dedicated to Roccoco, bar stools, shabby chic, makeup vanities, living rooms…everything! The site can be a little frustrating to navigate (whoever designed such extensive photo galleries but made it so that clicking on a photo reloads the entire page…you’re fired), but if you have time and a bit of patience, you’ll definitely be rewarded.

Go forth and pin. You’re welcome.

{Image Sources: All from Skonahem. Gallery wall, Cabinet, Living Room, Kitchen}

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Shoe Lust

Posted on April 19, 2012 by vmacandcheese

I mean, have you ever? Through the course of looking for a pair of shoes to go with my wedding dress that don’t remind me of Easter shoes circa 1995 and that I will wear more than once, I stumbled across these two beauties. Cue ensuing shoe lust!

The kitten heels are so unique – I don’t think I’ve ever seen shoes quite like them! Leave it to BHLDN to stock something so romantic, pretty, and original. They’re not a perfect match for my dress (though I kind of want them just because they’re freaking adorable), so they’re a maybe for my bridesmaid! And the Manolo pumps…well. Mary Jane’s made from the darkest navy satin. Trimmed with grosgrain ribbon. If there’s an equation for the perfect shoe, that might just be it. Talk about a shoe that would never go out of style.

There needs to be a mega millions lottery drawing in which I am the winner. I guess that would mean I need to buy a ticket first. Details, I say.

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Recent Snapshots

Posted on April 16, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Here’s what I’ve been up to over the past two weeks or so, as told through my phone…

1. It’s been intermittently rainy here in the city, and of course the one day I ventured out prepared for it (boots and all), the skies cleared and the sun started shining. Ah, well! At least the Madewell boots saw some action.

2. Another day on the bus, peering out the window — definitely not so sunny!

3. Everything is blooming here. It makes walks around town so pretty and colorful.

4. Lunch at Out the Door. I’d never really noticed this light fixture above the communal table before — but I like it.

5. French Chantilly lace samples from my wedding dress. This is one of three fabrics used on the dress.

6. Ranunculus currently keeping me company in my office. Ranuncs are just so cheerful and ladylike, don’t you think?

7. I was lucky enough to get a last minute appointment at our wedding venue so I could show my mom while she was in town. This is the terrace of the penthouse, where we’re hoping (weather permitting) we’ll be married. Check out that view!

8. Having a blowout Italian (read: carb) dinner with my mom at Capannina.

9. Another little ranunc from the bunch. It amazes me that nature can make something this pretty and intricate.

10. Brunching with my mom at Castagna. Strange space, amazing food. We had the best quiche ever there. The brothers who run the place know their way around the kitchen like whoa.

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I got you some flowers

Posted on April 9, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Prints from: Banana Republic, Collette Dinnigan, J.Crew, and Anthro 1 2 3 4 5 6

Hope you like them.

I must admit, I’m not one to embrace a TON of florals in my wardrobe (if I’m going to go there, I’d much prefer a more abstract print than the literal), but I still love admiring the gorgeous patterns that have graced every type of fabric and garment this season. They’re really art in their own way, don’t you think?

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