baby it's cold outside

DC is getting our first real snow of the season and I'm left wishing I had snapped up this amazing Tahari coat from Gilt Groupe before they ran out of my size!  

Enjoy the snow friends!

image via gilt groupe

it's beginning to look a lot like...hermes!

A big h/t to Katie Armour (a.k.a. The Neo Traditionalist) for posting this lovely Hermes leather computer wallpaper.  For those of us who can't afford a Hermes handbag (yet),  we can admire the beauty of Hermes leather every day on our desktop for free!  I downloaded the classic orange (of course!) and have spent the last hour trying not to pet my screen.  Check out a few of my other favorites below, and be sure to 'like' Hermes on Facebook to download your own wallpaper.  

P.S. If you're feeling festive, you can download one of the red or green leathers to ring in the Christmas holiday.  

images via hermes facebook page

happy friday friends!

The latest issue of Lonny magazine is live today!  I'm really excited to dive into their special holiday issue.  I've just glanced at it quickly this afternoon and not only is there a cool feature on Miles Redd, but EIC Michelle Adams picked my favorite Elliott Puckette print (the one I hope to have hanging on my wall sometime soon) in the "We Went Mad For..." feature.  I've been going mad for Elliott Puckette's artwork for a few years now and have had the print bookmarked on my laptop ever since it appeared in the September 2009 issue of Vogue.

Anyhoo, I'm rambling.  Happy Friday! 

image via lonny magazine

conspiracy theories

Hey friends!  Sorry for the silence lately.  I've been re-charging my batteries and doing a few projects around home.  I've also been browsing for new blog inspiration and I'm happy to share my new favorite fashion blog with you!  My co-worker Liz sent me a link to The Chloe Conspiracy and I'm officially obsessed. 

Chloe is a Colorado-based blogger who is spunky, fashionable and down-right adorable!  I've included a few of my favorite photos from her regular "Outfit of the Day" posts.  Chloe is my total inspiration right now for winter weather layering.  The icing on the cake is her enviable designer bag and shoe collection.  I hope you enjoy her blog as much as I have!  

P.S.  Chloe is a major online deal hunter (a girl after my own heart!).  Visit See Chloe Shop for regular updates on sales and unbelievable deals!