fashion finds... tie me up

{marie silk fascinator from hopelessly devoted}

bows, sashes, and ties... oh my! that's what this week's fashion finds are all about. click here to see what i found for you this week :)

xoxo,

lesley

love mae.

how cute are these mini fabric stickers from mae? i am in love with the designs... they are all so whimsical and pretty! they would do a fantastic job sprucing up a plain journal, storage bin, picture frame, or even your laptop.

the best part is they are removable and completely reusable... so you can stick and unstick to your heart's content and spread the cuteness around your entire home :)

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... new neutrals

{photos by jana, porthminster, and the photo zoo}

click here to see my fashion finds for this week... these are some of my favorite finds ever! i want to buy everything... i think i'd better step away from the computer before it's too late :)

xoxo,

lesley

alexander mcqueen

i got the news earlier today that alexander mcqueen has passed away, and i am devastated. the man was a creative genius, a fearless risk taker, and a huge inspiration to me and many, many others around the world. his presence in the fashion world will be greatly missed... we love you, alexander.

xoxo,

lesley

claire coles

i recently started taking an adult art class called stitch & surface. our latest project is an embroidered self portrait, so i've been gathering inspiration from all the amazing textile artists i've found on the web.

one of my new favorites is claire coles. she does absolutely beautiful work... my favorite pieces of hers are embroidery on wallpaper. gorgeous!

she also makes these fantastic embroidered tea cups and mugs... tea + embroidery = love.

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... key to my heart

{photo by cjzamarron}

click here to see my valentine's day inspired fashion finds!

xoxo,

lesley

eye candy... jennifer sánchez

click here to view more work on jennifer's website. limited edition prints are available through 20x200.

xoxo,

lesley

fashion finds... pretty petals

{photo by alicia bock}

happy february!

click here to see my fashion finds for this week, inspired by the beautiful flowers that are going to begin to bloom before we know it...

xoxo,

lesley

free art!

do you have a blank wall that could use some sprucing up, but don't have tons of extra cash to spend on decorating? well then i've got the perfect solution for you!

feed your soul: the free art project was created by jen of indie fixx to spread positivity by making great art accessible to the masses. just go to the feed your soul website and click on downloads... every month, new art from some really fantastic artists is posted to the site... and did i mention it's totally free? :)

here are some of my current faves...

{nancy mungcal}

{lindsey carr}

{jessica rose}

{julianna swaney}

{aisyah ang}

xoxo,

lesley

downtown chic.

downtown chic is the new book from husband-wife interior design team sixx design. cortney and robert novogratz started their business when they realized they had a knack for design after completely renovating their townhome in chelsea... now they make their living by turning run-down buildings into gorgeous and glamorous living spaces. they chose to name their business sixx design as a tribute to their six children... since then, their clan has grown to seven!

i was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of the book, and let me tell you... it is gorgeous. it's chock full of beautiful and artistic photographs of cortney and robert's projects, homes, and family. it also features quotes from famous artists, designers, and writers to inspire you along the way.

downtown chic also has some really great advice for "designing your dream home, from wreck to ravishing." each chapter gives tips on how to achieve that effortlessly stylish look in your home, whether the look you are after is urban-inspired, country cool, or flea market chic.

cortney, robert, and their family are also going to be starring in a new show on bravo, called design sixx. for more information, visit the sixx design website, or click here to purchase downtown chic on amazon.

xoxo,

lesley