junk i want

some of the best stuff ever invented

2008-08-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

paul mitchell super skinny serum
i am very low-maintanence. seriously. this is the only hair product i use (except shampoo and conditioner, of course. gross.). I use it on my wet hair as a detangler and styling agent, then again after it drys as a smoothing balm. i buy the big bottle and it's worth every penny.

nars lip gloss in stolen kisses (sparkling caramel pink)

i went into sephora and said i want a color to wear out at night and feel current instead of my normal night-time red or berry lipstick. they picked this. instead, i wear it all day. it was $24, but is that too much for the perfect nude? doesn't last that long at all, but i love the color. i feel like lc when i wear it. (i do love the hills. and having instant access to full episodes. i love the internet.)

wow

2008-08-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

i love the looks or orchids, but can't justify that kind of spending for a plant i know won't last a week with me. and fake ones are kind of, blah. until justine smith's specimen (4) turkmenistan:

lovely, isn't it. as much so as the real deal. {via}

totally freakin sexy shoes

2008-08-13T07:07:00.000-07:00

when hubby wanted to go see iron man for the second time, i was all like: yay - this time look at her shoes! don't know how he missed this deliciousness the first time, but now, the second time, i need them even more.

apparently, it is a phenomenom because when i searched "pepper potts shoes" a whole bunch of links came up with women asking where they came from. my favorite response probably sums up what the hubby was thinking: r u kidding me? you went to see what was possibly the coolest movie of all time and all you are thinking is 'what shoes did pepper potts have'? but i digress.

feast on the awesome-ness of pepper potts and her shoes:

they are, according to the internet, christian louboutins. i found these looking for those. these might actually be those, without the metallic, i can't tell exactly:
and for about $400 less, you can get the all-black nine west ones below. i might even like them better than above. i would definitely if they were patent.

photo lamps of all kinds

2008-08-12T10:39:00.000-07:00

i love photos applied in really cool ways, these lamps are no exception:

i know this slide projector lamp is ugly, but i love the idea. been searching for a diy way to make it, but so far no luck. also looking for a cheapie slide projector, but they are hard to find!

here's a tutorial for you to make a slide projector lampshade that looks really great, especially if the slides are mounted in black plastic. there are some for sale on etsy (including the picture below), but i think i would like one with my own slides. look at this flickr link, he took it to the next level. awesome.

i also really love this translucent image lampshade from re-surface. i am starting to see them everywhere - even pottery barn!

but i think these slide lights from suckuk are my favorite because they are modern and can be changed up:

better basics

2008-08-11T11:28:00.000-07:00

my target towels and dishes are getting ready for an upgrade. my plan is to embrace everyday luxuries - to buy fewer, but more expensive everyday items.

i plan to slowly collect this fiesta dinnerware (1/2 off) in mix and match colors. i like the sturdiness (oven-, dishwasher-, and microwave-safe with 3 year chip warranty) and the bold colors. and since they've been around from 1936, it doesn't look like it'll be discontinued anytime soon. i'm thinking turquoise, orange, plum and red to start.

for the towels, i'm thinking either dark pink or silver:

they have good reviews, and at $11.99 each won't break the bank (how many do u buy? i'm thinking six would be plenty).

flamingos!

2008-08-08T14:12:00.000-07:00

another designer item from my recent magazines: just cavalli flamingo mini-dress

these designer things seem like they would be awfully hard to buy if one wanted too, can't really find them on the web even to get the price. guess that's the nature of it: supply vs. demand. if everyone can get it, it's not really special, is it?

anyway, not sure why but i just think it's adorable. i probably wouldn't add the matching tights, but it looks great with kate's knee high boots. i think this dress just fits in well with my goal of adding fun to my wardrobe which is pretty basic (+ dull) at the moment. i've always loved black dresses with white collars - always! - and this just takes it up a notch. so cute!

winter wants

2008-08-08T08:47:00.000-07:00

although it is 100 degrees here, i'm craving this leopard beret and these purple gloves. from Ralph Lauren's Fall 2008 Collection. (i sound fashion-y, don't i? fall 2008 collection... got that from the website. took forever to find these on it.)

i couldn't find a good picture, so this is a pic of an ad in vogue:

My plain black coat will look so sophisticated... at a sophisticated price!
long suede gloves: $425
leopard beret: $650

by the way, did anyone know ralph lauren had a dog collection? that is too weird for me...

back by popular demand...

Bubble Chair

2007-02-26T09:10:00.000-08:00

Virtually everything designed by Eero Aanio is the epitomy of cool, and especially his Bubble Chair.

find here: http://www.retromodern.com/item_detail.asp?1148.

Carrie Bike Basket

2007-02-25T07:54:00.000-08:00

Oooh, ever since I let go of my car and moved to this here walking town (sort of) I've said I wanted an old bike with a basket. And look at this Carrie bike basket designed by Marie-Louise Gustafsson for Design House Stockholm that I just came across on the Free People blog... (whew, a mouthful.)

Forget the bike, maybe I just need the basket.

find here: http://www.designhousestockholm.com/site/

Tide Chandelier

2007-02-23T04:24:00.000-08:00

Wow. This is one of a limited edition of ten (all sold i believe) by Stuart Haygarth made of recycled plastic objects. Who knew you could make something so gorgeous out of trash? (found via Inhabit.)

find here: http://www.stuarthaygarth.com/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=1080

Cool + Smart Stuff

2007-02-20T13:01:00.000-08:00

I've always liked globes, and just assumed that when i grew up i would have one. But I don't yet.
The newest Domino reminded me of this, it features a spread of many pretty globes.

The starship earth model from worldglobes.com is the prettiest of all, but also comes with a steep pricetag:

I think this levitating one from Stellanova is also way cool (and it's much more affordable):

You can buy it at the PhysLink Science E-store, along with this mini battery-operated plasma ball:

Is that not the coolest thing in the world -- plasma balls! Whenever I go to the science museum, I want one of these (they are so pretty!), but I didn't know you could actually buy one for your house or even really know what they were called -- until now. You can buy a big one here.

pet baby crawfish

2007-02-20T10:42:00.000-08:00

so, i debated about whether to post this or not, especially after my first long weekend absence, but, why not, i want it... da, da, da, da... a umm, pet crawfish.

yes.

i'm from new orleans, so if that doesn't sound strange to you, then i apologize, but to me it's strange words. but, here in new england, i saw one in a little aquarium in a pet shop in the mall (horrors...). and it was adorable and i wanted it. and that was christmas and i still want it. i actually couldn't find anyplace online to order from to link it, but here's a picture of a kid's pet crawfish (his story's here):

and on wikipedi, there's a part about crawfish (crayfish?) as pets... i went back to look at the crawfish at the mall the other day, but it was gone. i still am not sure about this, especially feeding him fish (uggs.) but i think about wanting it more than enough to warrant this post i am sure...

yeah.

Mudd Flats

2007-02-15T09:30:00.000-08:00

My sister owns these shoes and when she came in with these Mudd flats on her feet I heard bells and the words: the quest for the perfect flats is over.

Literally. Does that mean I'm crazy? They are so much more cutie-pie in person, and they seemed to run a little big.

find here: http://amazon.com (Search for "Mudd fleet")

Valentine's Day Wants

2007-02-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

I can never look at Urban Outfitters--or there divine catalogs--without wanting something(s). Today it was all things that would go ever so nicely with Valentine's Day.

Strawberry Necklace:

Clouds and Stars Puff Sleeve Tee:

Sweet heart sunglasses (also in blue and black):

Barbie Body Parts Jewelry

2007-02-13T05:54:00.000-08:00

Isn't this Margaux Lange jewelry crazy? I found it via Whipup. I just love the heart-shaped breasts for reasons i certainly can't begin to explain. (she has ken bums too.)

And wouldn't something like this would be perfect for valentine's day? Here is a list of places you can buy her jewelry (or rather, make inquiries about buying it)--I copied these pictures here from julie artisans' gallery.

find here: http://www.margauxlange.com/

Modern Rocker

2007-02-12T10:32:00.000-08:00

My baby is totally gonna have the best room! My nonexistent baby that is. Why do I find it so fun to look at baby stuff and plan some future nursery? Anyway, just look at this Nurseryworks rocker at Design Public:

find here: http://www.designpublic.com/shop/nurseryworks/3050

Infinite Wall Clock

2007-02-11T07:40:00.000-08:00

This is only the coolest clock i've ever seen -- made by Progetti, sold at Unica Home (which has a lot of other cool stuff too).

And you can arrange it however you want on the wall.

find here: http://www.unicahome.com/catalog/item.asp?id=18555

Wellington Boots

2007-02-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

I don't know when or if I'd ever get any use out of rain boots (?), but i've wanted a pair for as long as I can remember. There are so many, many styles and sellers out there, but I've narrowed it down to these:

Town and Country Red Wellington Boots:

Gabriella Rocha's in cherry:

and in solid black:

Marc by Marc Jacobs in army green:

But my favorite of all are these, which I think sold at Target (!), but aren't currently on sale (sigh):

Winged Migration Necklace

2007-02-09T18:48:00.000-08:00

I really, really, really want this necklace.

Erica Weiner has all sorts of unusual, even strange, pieces--all handmade. My absolute favorite is above, but I also love her skeleton keys, book-lover necklace and other old-fashioned and charming jewelry. Among the strangest are a hummingbird skull necklace and a penis bone necklace.

find here: http://www.ericaweiner.com/n_migration_silver.php

Big Jungle Mobile

2007-02-09T18:26:00.000-08:00

I hope blabla is still making this adorable mobile if/when i ever have a legitimate excuse to buy it! (Actually, every single thing they make is adorable.)

find here: http://www.blablakids.com/mobiles.html

Alice in Wonderland Dishes

2007-02-09T18:11:00.000-08:00

Are these dishes from Fishs Eddy not the most fantastic thing you've ever seen? They also have mugs, a platter and a serving tray.

find here: http://www.fishseddy.com/browse.cfm/2,110.html