I've had a serious crush on the Nine West Elettra shoes for about a year now. I promised myself I would not do as much summer shopping as I did last year, if possible none at all so I can move into an apartment close to school by third year. They're always on CityLine's Fashion Friday just to tease me. A certain friend I go shopping with is egging me on to get a pair, so it's going to be very hard to resist!

new things from auto.

photographs and postcards by Nova Scotian artist Margot Metcalfe

Beautiful, sculptural creations by Marios Schwab

"Ok, We Americans Get It -
All Cute Girls in Europe Ride Bikes Everywhere,
Wearing Cute Clothes, All Day!"

-The Sartorialist

bye-bye school

I had a wonderful first year, and now it's all over. I've learned so much, and already looking forward to fall.

just a collection of things I found really beautiful this week, with a common theme of peacefulness.

images from decor8 on flickr, Impressionen, Jennifer Causey, and Anthropologie

Pretty rooms designed by Camille Soulayrol for Marie Claire Idées. I love the appearance of animals she has in many of her photos, cute personality. The last room would have been my dream place to play in as a little girl.

a book list

topshop top

Bored and at the end of a busy week, almost. Lazily browsing through topshop I found these two things that caught my eye. I tend to forget about topshop because I don't have access to one, but it is fun to look. I remembered today while listening to a song by The Streets when a line says "That blue top shop shop you've got on IS nice" and I found lot's of great new stuff.






I wish I could get a copy of The Sartorialist for Paris Vogue. I haven't been reading his blog for very long, but I love the concept. I was excited to see Wes Anderson's picture last month, his style is great.

Two gorgeous prints by Kiki Smith. I love soft lighter prints, so delicate and pretty. I've only done one drypoint etching at school, and wasn't too thrilled with the result, but I'd like to try it again.


and bag from Sandwich_ I like, they have a small section at Mill's, but again, I only look. I'm a good window shopper.

Art by Jack Bishop I saw after class today at Gallery Page and Strange.