DIY

Blogger Geri of Because I'm Addicted posted a brilliant DIY.  Simple and chic, and done by yourself (DBY?), I love it.  Visit her blog for more details.

P.S. Can I just say I love it at step B!

Placemat bags

I'm not making placemats, but it sure does look like it.

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Here are a few things I saw today on lookbook:

Collars, I digress

Collars again.  I just had to share this, found it from my friend S.

[Via Eleven Objects, Tibi's Blog featuring one of my fave blog writers Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller!!!  She is adorable you should check out the Tibi photoshoot.]

Several posts back I had contemplated making a leather collar (no, Dirty Mind, not that kind of collar).  The desire is reignited!  I will revisit.

Let the crazies come out

Every 18 years the moon gets as close to the earth as it ever will.  Tonight's the night.  Go take a look!  It's Supermoon:

Speaking of crazies...I also dropped by Kashi's and picked up some *bright-colored fabrics*!  If you know me, I'm more of a sullen color girl, I'm not so inclined to wear colors but 'tis the season.

(Plus, fellow blogger E from It's a Dollhouse Baby so kindly reminded me that as much as we love mauve, it's spring time and this season it's all about brights - and she's so right.)

P.S. It's Macaron Day NYC (Sunday)!  Go get yer free macarons!

Shades of mauve

I have a big piece of mauve jersey and I'm going to use it!  I decided that this maxi could take on a skirt or pant-look.  Judging from Richard Chai Love, it really could be either, right?

[Image via style.com]

Bee via her blog Atlantic-Pacific wears the look so well!

"I want that"

Want is such a demanding word.  Yet, I found myself using it the other day, and (appalled at myself) immediately pictured the world turning around gasping, appalled at me.

Speaking of which, kimonos in mind, here are a few things I want would like to have from Ackermann's Spring collection (insert curtsy here):

Above, Haider Ackermann Spring 2011*
*Thanks S for guiding me here!

I've noticed there's a fine line between kimonos and capes.  In a world of jeggings and super couples Bennifer and Brangelina, maybe we can find them a new home.  Kipes?  Caponos?!  I laugh at myself.  Maybe not.

Above, Denni Elias of Chic Muse

Above, Tsumori Chisado SS2011

Above, Glamourwrap by Kelly Framel of The Glamourai (check out the glamourwrap link to see all the different ways this can be worn!)

Let me know if you've seen any kimono-capes that you love!

[Runway images from Style.com]