Summer minded

I'm in midst of planning a brunch or dinner party for when we finish decorating the new apartment. Guests are invited to bring as much wine as possible as a housewarming gift.

Guests are also encouraged to wear nothing but Chanel.

just kidding.

A little picnic party inspiration-


Diane Kruger in Chanel, playing Bocce in St. Tropez. (Taken from Style.com)

Tory Burch-Bernadette Top
I love the boat neckline as well as the cap sleeves. The nautical theme is overdone but the off the shoulder style gives this seaside staple a creative, edgy feel so it's not just another white and navy striped t-shirt.



The Angolmania Dress by Vivienne Westwood in Heather Grey. AMAZING. I know. !
I love the gathered fabric above the chest and at the hip. I love it's oversized, unfitted design. I'd try a belt with it too.

This is not a shout out to Bloomingdales OR Marc Jacobs

I'm getting closer and closer to paying off my credit card and I MUST say there are a "few" items that I plan on building my new bill with...guilty feeling setting in NOW.


The Layered Jersey Tank Dress- Marc by Marc Jacobs $138

Cotton + Synthetic = Craze Amaze. The blend of these two create the most
comfortable and attractive fabric. Jersey knit is wonderful to wear and also sleep in(i.e. Target has the BEST Jersey Sheets in a variety colors!!)
I found this dress at Bloomingdales and plan to add it to my wardrobe as soon as possible. Besides the blue and pink blend shown above, there is also a grey version with lime green trimming which is perfect for Summer.



This picture does not do the "Lightweight French Terry Romper" any justice. I tried this on at Bloomingdales and was almost tempted to stow it in my purse before leaving(clepto! Not, j/k)But in actuality, this piece has a great fit, and is creatively cut with snaps on the sides and a tie which I prefer to keep in the back, though the picture shows the opposite. Marc by Marc Jacobs, $128.


Ok so maybe I am on a Bloomingdales and Marc kick...honestly I usually don't awe over Marc anything, but I really liked what I found amongst the muck. This "Cheetah Flock" T-Shirt Dress caught my eye immediately. I'd hate to say it's "very me" because I don't like to claim any one style as my own, (I'm proud to consider myself as a connoisseur of the eclectic style)but this really does say "Eileen" all over it. $158.



Pleated "Lafayette" Top $142.50
I love Juliet inspired tops for their comfortability, laid back, romantic appeal, and I loved this one by DVF.

Margot Tenenbaum

Are you ever coming home?
"Maybe not."
...Well I want to die.


Well, I don't think it's very intelligent to keep an electrical gadget on the edge of the tub.
"I tie it to the radiator."


I have to tell you something...
"What is it?"
I love you.
"I love you, too."



I'd be very happy soaking in a bathtub all day, and having a long fur coat be the staple of my wardrobe. This calls for 2 things- a trip to Lush, and a move to New York as soon as possible.

And now, wine.

Lately I've been trying to distinguish between my love of slouchy, over-sized clothing because I simply like the look, and my love of slouchy, over-sized clothing due to it "appearing" to make me look or feel "skinny".

By the direction fashion trends have now taken most clothing is over-sized, or appears to be, so from one perspective I'd say I've adopted the look simply by following the trend and keeping it eternally as the basis of my wardrobe. But from another perspective, I think of the over-sized apparel look as something that has been adopted by the idea that "skinny" is the only way to be, especially in fashion. And as I said earlier, clothing "appears to be" over-sized, due to the incredibly under-weight models wearing the styles that encompass every magazine and Bravo/Mtv show.

In the past Matt has mentioned that I buy clothes that are too big for me. And it's strange because I never saw it that way. But lately I've realized that he's right, in many occasions, and then I think about how the fashion industry really DOES skew a person's body image, therefore leaving a person with body dysmorphic disorder, and a fucked up sense of what is reality and what is a mind game. Of course the fashion industry is not all to blame. As they say, nurture vs. nature is what one considers in a situation like this. And to me, nurture plays a huge part in who and what a person becomes, and how they react to their environment. But at the same time, the industry isn't helping matters, that's for sure.

What's even worse is that some incredibly sucky people in the fashion world who are definitely under weight, and intentionally so, are playing role model to vulnerable girls. For instance, Rachel Zoe, who most definitely gets an A+ in sucking, stars in her own T.V. show, and looks like a bobble head. Also, Nicole Richie lost loads of weight and was the wallpaper on my sister's phone for over a year, inspiring her too "get skinny". What happened to role models like Mother Theresa? She never influenced anyone into having a hate/love relationship with a mirror. I'll never understand it, and it's something I've been battling with for a good portion of my life. But at least I'm not Nicole Richie. Who could have sex with a member of Good Charlotte anyway? Gross.

I want to name my child Royal

I love this poem by Emily Dickinson-




The nearest dream recedes- unrealized -
The Heaven we chase,
Like the June Bee- before the School Boy,
Invites the race-
Stoops- to an easy Clover-
Dips- evades- teases- deploys-
Then- to the Royal Clouds
Lifts his light Pinnace-
Heedless of the Boy-
Staring - bewildered - at the mocking sky -

Mixed Prints

Another trend that I've been loving forever is mixing prints that are in no way related to each other. After visiting NYtimes.com/fashionandstyle I checked out some pictures they had posted of readers dressed in their best mixed styles. I stole a few right off the site...eeepppp.

I forgot to mention that I've been mixing prints for years. Obvi I'm already cooler than these people. Or maybe I'm just an ugly betty counterpart.


I haven't really tried getting involved with flannel yet. The relationship seems a bit too complicated for me...but after seeing this picture, I'll try it. And the fur? yes please.

I love this chick's rotten expression. It really cracks me up. She looks like she ate a little too much Chinese food and was then told that she had to pose for the NY times. Yikes. But anyway, although I'm not a huge fan of yellow, I enjoy the cut of her blouse and the polka dots, and cardigans are always great.


This picture is great. This girl reminds me of an attic smelling cat lady. God I'm such a bitch. No but not in a bad way, in a really comfortable, chic kind of way. If that makes sense. I LOVE her scarf, with it's 80's inspired tribal print, and her oversized flannel that makes me want to go to Goodwill right this minute and hunt for one. The colors are crazy awesome. I never wear brown but if I found this I'd buy it immediately and wear it with black leggings like so. Oh and her shoes are pretty rad too. I think my dad has some like these, actually I'm positive he does.

Tory Jackets are the snooze button to a hungover day

Welll helloo...
I've been neglecting posting lately so I'm breaking the silence now with this post(it is long overdue). Let's get right to the topic of "new" trends this season seeing as how they are all I have been thinking about. Duh.
I've been looking through some sites all day and after glancing through loads of lookbooks and legwork, a few adjectives come to mind. Some, however, left an "eww...really?!" look adopted by a frown(gahhhhhhggggg) and eyebrow raise on my face. Others left me wondering how much mullah I can possibly spend on these new fads once I hit the streets of New Yawkkkk in May. Woohoo let the impulsive buying/compulsive finally-good-food-eating begin. !

Gahhhh I love edgy jackets. I don't wear them usually just because Florida is so effing hot but I love the look anyway.
I visited Tory Burch the other day while on break at Betsey and I discovered these amazing jackets:


This jacket is hawt ! The "Tory Burch Magnus Jacket" is one of my favorite pieces right now and not just because it looks fabulous. I love the "single button" design, and paired with conflicting prints like the scarf in this pic, the look is complete.


Ahhh The "Anders Jacket". This jacket is the sunshine of daily life. The green tea to a sour stomach, the dark chocolate square to a small paycheck. It is made of white leather and is composed of miny cut-out hearts. Awghhhh. It kills me. It sounds tacky and super Austin Powers from the explanation, but if you get a chance to venture to Tory make sure to stop and take a look at it, and feels it's texture.