Posts from — February 2009

Zara Dress, Homemade Necklace, Korcula Ring, Michael Kors Wedges

A year after Chris Burden’s Urban Light installation went up at the LACMA, I finally got a chance to swing around on the 202 vintage lamp posts this Sunday.  Though the weather was overcast, I decided to lighten things up by throwing on my new tangerine colored dress, which I bought specifically for my upcoming trip to Hawaii.  Patience has never been my strong suit.

Spring Fever:

n.  A feeling of restlessness, excitement, or laziness brought on by the coming of spring.

I’m kicking-under-the-covers-desperate for warm weather to arrive.  Aren’t you?

Circle Wayfarer, Urban Outfitters: $20.
H81 Sunglasses, Forever 21: $5.80.
Lilian Washed Satin Blouse, Elizabeth and James: $295.
Unique Tee, TopShop: $70.
High-Heeled Sandals, Derek Lam: $350.
Luella, Cynthia Vincent: $400.
Status Symbol, Essie: $9.
OPI on Collins Ave., OPI: $8.
Oval Cobaio Calcite Ring, Melissa Joy Manning: $550.
Druzy Ring, Marcia Moran: $180.

H&M Top, Forever 21 Sweater and Belt, Vintage Cuff, Urban Outfitters Skirt, Gryson Bag, Vintage Boots

Since the weather is almost always warm in Los Angeles, I have minimal experience when it comes to layering. With this sweater in particular though, I wanted to overlap the two sides to create a more slimming silhouette, a trick I inherited after seeing Sarah Jessica Parker do the same here.  Sadly, this only worked until lunch, after which I was too full to keep my belt wrapped around both my top and sweater comfortably.  Note to self: when layering, go up a size to accommodate extra layers so that my belt doesn’t pop off unexpectedly.

With the Academy Awards just days away, I figured it would appropriate to post some of my favorite Paolo Pellegrin photographs from The New York Times Magazine.   Revealed is a raw quality that’s unlike any photo shoot and a far cry from just another paparazzi encounter.  Instead, he captures ordinary moments that offer a glimpse into the lives of a few acclaimed actors.  Here are the shots that moved me most.

I could definitely get used to watching Brad Pitt shave (Do I sound like Mel from Flight of the Conchords?).

If only I could look this glamorous while curling my hair.

I love the details in this shot (including the rain drops on the window).

I think I may need to recreate Penelope Cruz’s entire look here with her winged eyeliner and wind blown hair.

I find Sean Penn’s pensive expression to be ruggedly sexy.

Is it just me or are these stars even more enticing when they’re candidly photographed far from the red carpet?