marais.

desperately needing the beige pair (the teeny strap is so perfect)...

and also wishing i was cool enough to pull off a star tattoo on my foot.

(via down and out chic.)

elva fields.

who needs some lovely holiday baubles?

couleur nature.

there are some gorgeous throws on sale at gilt right now... i'm torn between the cream-colored one (looks so homey!) and the orange one. help me pick!

(and, as always, here's your invite.)

getaway girl: kansas city.

i'm starting a new friday thing called 'getaway girl.' it's where i turn my wanderlust to greed with a special 'getaway' ensemble, something perfect for a weekend out of town.

today's getaway? a roadtrip to kansas city. ever since kate of cookie & kate shared her recent trip to kc, i've had a hankering to get back. and what better time than now for a little christmas shopping? greedy girl sponsor habitat shoes is in town. and, you shouldn't forget to stop by hammerpress and their amazing studio and shop. oh, and birdies — the best little lingerie shop. plus, the plaza's all lit up.

so, here's a look i'd love to rock on such a roadtrip.

+ current/elliott jeans from net-a-porter
+ democracy of nevermind faux fur vest
+ necklace from bario-neal
+ t-shirt from old navy
+ bag from zara
+ brogues from toast
+ david sedaris' 'holidays on ice' on cd (for the road... if you don't have this already, you're going to have to make that your no. 1 priority this weekend. dinah, the christmas whore? why wouldn't you want to be privy to that special holiday story?)
+ j.crew glitter belt from net a porter

p.s. take a look at the design*sponge kansas city design guide. i really recommend this city, guys. if you're in oklahoma city or tulsa, it's a short drive north — and completely worth it.

ruche.

pretty, pretty.

in the mood for... brogues.

the more i look at the first pair, the more i want. real hard.

then, of course, the green for those days when i'm feeling sassy.

greedy girl gift guide... for the beau (or bro, or dad).

1. japanese whiskey
2. bike from public
3. axe
4. disposable flasks (brilliant)
5. shirt from woolrich
6. wallet from makr carry goods
7. lobel's meat bible and this is npr: the first forty years from chronicle books (use promo FRIEND for 35 percent off and free shipping on all books, through dec. 5)
8. whiskey cologne by portland general store
9. briefcase by moore & giles
10. turntable from urban outfitters

other 2010 gift guides so far (more to come!): for the francophile and for the dogs (or really confused cat).

envi.

i'm not usually a fan of such abstract patterns in clothing, but i love the draped neck in front and (especially) the cutout in back of this dress.

shop cuffs.

a crazy cool top...

anyone picking up on a theme here today?

bona drag.

black and lacy... i love.

from the reformation and lindsey thornburg.