where the wild things sleep...

Seeing Where the Wild Things Are this weekend made me remember just how much I loved the book as a child. It also got me thinking how adorable some elements from the film would look in a child's room. Here are a few that are sure to invoke some wild rumpus:

Where the Wild Things Are inspired mobile - $30 on etsy.com

Organic Forest Duvet Cover - $74.99 (twin) at West Elm


Where the Wild Things Are Pillow: Wild Scales - $32 at Urban Outfitters

Wild Thing Max 8x10 Print - $16 on etsy.com

Where the Wild Things Are Movie Still on stretched canvas- $48 at Urban OutfittersSilent Forest Print -$599 at Crate and Barrel



Where the Wild Things Are Pillow: Forest -
$32 at Urban Outfitters

stella sneak peek

In the latest issue of W magazine, Stella McCartney shares more details on her clothing line for Gap Kids set to hit stores in a few weeks. Pictures of the photo shoot for her collection provide us with a sneak peek. The one-time only collection includes everything from cashmere infant blankets to organic cotton tees to Fair Isle sweaters to monster-clad days of the week underwear. There are brushed cotton blazers with silk lapels, military jackets with gold thread embroidery, a silk dress adorned with tiny flowers, a tulle tutu, a sensible navy peacoat, canvas sneakers, a sweaterdress, and a plum wool princess coat with pleated skirt. Like her signature line, she uses high-quality, cruelty-free fabrics, insisting "fabric is so important, especially on a child, as they are so aware when things are scratchy". Prices range from $14 to $128.

hat happy

Maybe it's because my 3 year-old just cut off the entire left side of her hair with her "kid scissors" or maybe it's because the weather's finally getting brisk, but I am obsessed with hats! Fedoras, cloches, beanies, berets, you name it! Here are just a few I'm pining over:

did internet kill the magazine star?

First Domino (sniff... sniff) and now this! Cookie magazine is the latest Condé Nast publication to announce that it will be closing its doors. In the day of the Internet and the world of blogging, it seems less people are turning to magazines for information and inspiration. I have been a subscriber of Cookie since its debut issue and have loved perusing its pages for cool kids' clothing, decor, and gear. While I love the Internet as much as the next girl, there is something special and exciting about going to the mailbox and finding a magazine, especially one that seemed so tailor-made for me. It will surely be missed!

cheap choos

I love a good collaboration. The latest is a line of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and menswear that Jimmy Choo is doing for H&M. It debuts at H&M stores on November 14th. Get a sneak peek here!

chloe for kids

So usually I would say that paying two hundred dollars for an outfit for a three year old seems asinine, but in this case I would trade in 4 outfits from Gap Kids for one of these adorable dresses from Chloe.

i heart purple

So it's not just for eleven year old girls anymore. Purple is everywhere these days.... from wall colors to eyeshadow to ankle boots to cocktail dresses. Here's what I'm loving right now:

i love my job, i just hate the dress code

I know sometimes when you've been up all night because your baby is getting a tooth or your 2 year old is convinced that there's a monster in her closet and spends the rest of the night wedged between you and your husband in your bed (sideways), you wake up in the morning with absolutely no desire to look presentable. But the everyday wardrobe of cargo capri pants, t-shirt you've had since college and flip flops has got to go ladies! Why must our sense of style be compromised as soon as we give birth? I've often heard people say that you shouldn't wear something when you're pregnant that you wouldn't wear if you weren't. So how about dressing how you would if you were the same age but didn't have kids? It takes the same amount of time to get dressed, no matter what you put on. If you want to wear jeans and a t-shirt...fine, but make the jeans skinny and put on a t-shirt with a little shape. Ditch the flip flops and put on some ballet flats and a scarf. Viola! Same amount of time, same comfort level, but considerably cuter. A long tunic and leggings is as comfortable as any pair of sweatpants. Celebrity moms do it all the time. Why? Not because they have more money or more help. But because they are being photographed! So pretend there's a paparazzi at the playground or chant "what would Heidi do?" as you get dressed in the morning. Whatever it takes! Trust me, you'll feel better and be more productive if you look more put together!

short circuit

As it starts to get a little crisper outside, I find myself craving shorts of all things! With some textured tights and booties or a great pair of peep toe oxfords, you can have the sexiness of a mini skirt with the comfort of a pair of pants. And...with everyone from Gap to Chloe turning out shorts this fall, there's bound to be a pair in your price range.

add some sparkle to your life!

Appeal to your inner beauty pageant contestant and throw on some sequins. In small doses it adds some texture and some interest to top off an outfit. Here's a few of my favorites:

This navy asymmetrical dress from Phillip Lim is perfect with just a touch of gold sequins.

This Alice + Olivia tank with attached sequin scarf would look great with skinny jeans and a motorcycle jacket.

I love this goddess-inspired dress from Haute Hippie!

There's also a lot of sequined accessories to add a little pop to your look:

These sequin pumps from Dolce & Gabbana would look killer with a mini black dress.

This statement bib necklace from Anthropologie has a vintage flapper feel.

hours of fun...

While most of my iPhone apps these days are ones designed to occupy my kids in a pinch, I have recently stumbled upon a new one for myself. With the Fake Conversation app, you can set your phone to receive fake phone calls. You can choose the ring tone, time of the call, caller's name, and most importantly the conversation topic. On a bad date? Don't feel like dealing with the girl at the mall kiosk who wants to know if you have natural nails? Try the "excuse to leave" call. When your phone rings, you simply repeat after the voice on the phone.

"Hey"...
"Why, what's going on?"...
"Oh my God"...
"When did this happen?"...
"uh huh"...
"Do you need me to help out?"...
"No, it's no problem"...
"Yeah, I can leave now"...
"I understand"...
"ok"...
"I'll call you soon"...

Or, if you want to sound more important than you are, try the fake conversations that make you sound like a doctor, lawyer, fashion designer, media mogul, music producer, sports agent, or wall street trader. There's also the ever-entertaining "Animal in the house" call or "the coverup" call.

Oh... the possibilities are endless!

spotted...

Perhaps almost as exciting as the season premiere of Gossip Girl on September 14th, is the Anna Sui Gossip Girl-inspired line for Target premiering the day before. She has created 19 looks based on the individuals styles of the female characters from our favorite guilty pleasure. Here are my favorites for each:

Blair: all it needs is a headband and a bitchy glare!


Serena: sophisticated without trying too hard... and showing considerable less cleavage than S would!
Jenny: picture with some smudgy black eyeliner!

Vanessa: hippie-chic on a Brooklyn budget!