Falling for Shoes

It's no secret that I'm in love with shoes.  And Style's foot candy picks for Fall 2011 are suh-weet!

Givenchy

Manolo Blahnik

Nicholas Kirkwood

Roger Vivier

Valentino

Philip Lim

Alexander Wang

Aperlaï

Balenciaga

Celine

Dries Van Noten

Emilio Pucci

Philip Lim

Alejandro Ingelmo

Philip Lim

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alexander Wang

Alexandre Birman

Alexandre Birman

Images from Style.com.

Googling Google

Even Google is taking over TV.  My favorite Google TV ads over the last three years.


2009



2010



2011

Knick knacks and whatnot

Inspiration doesn't have to have a theme.  It can come from the most random things sold at your neighborhood bookshop.

Bird Cage Bookends

Birdseye 10 Hook, Over-the-door by Umbra

Chalkboard Wall Clock by Present Time

Assorted Thank You Cards by Kate Spade for Crane & Co.

News Magazine Rack by Present Time

Hemingway Writer's Quotation Resin Pen Box by TMS, Inc.

Ribbon Steel Clock by Umbra

Sea Kelp Crystal Dome Paperweight by Ben's Garden

Miranda Wedge Bookend

Chrome Tweet Wall Decor by Umbra

Images from Barnes & Noble.

Good love stays. Great love comes back.

Like maybe a few (or many) fans of the show, "How I met your mother," this is something I've been waiting for: the return of what I thought was (and still think is) a great love.

Video from CBS.

Moneyball

Brad Pitt. 'Nuff said.





But seriously, this film looks highly promising.


Video from YouTube - MoviesYahoo.com Channel.

High-fives, fist-bumps, and the 2012 Beetle

There's something about this ad that just makes me smile every time I see it.  Is it the music? The whole concept? Or that off-the-wall scene with the big, scary biker dude doing a fist-bump?


Whatever it is, happy feelings welcome!





Video from YouTube - Volkswagen Channel.

50/50

What are the odds that this movie will be good? Much more than its title, it looks like.





Video from YouTube - SummitScreeningRoom Channel.

J'adore!

J'adore this new ad by Dior.  A salute to three women icons of the century: Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, and Marylin Monroe.  Filmed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.  Music is Heavy cross by Gossip.





Video from YouTube - Dior Channel.

A Night of TV... and fashion!

Idiot box? I think not. 

TV is a great source of inspiration.  And the Emmys is proof that an incredible amount of thought and talent go into producing the shows that move, entertain, and inspire us.

The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in itself does all that.  And for me, the entertainment begins even before the actual ceremony starts.  A few of my favorite fashions on tonight's red carpet.

Images from the E! Red Carpet Coverage.

I went to MoMA...

... via YouTube, and found all kinds of inspiration!

Tim Burton + MoMA

So I'm two years too late.  Art is timeless.  Especially when it's Tim Burton!





Video from YouTube - MoMAvideos.

Where's Blair?

I heart Gossip Girl. But where's my favorite girl?





Video from CWTV.com.

Voices are instruments too

A capella.  Awesome.





Video from YouTube - NBC Channel.

The Mighty Pen...

... has to be Sharpie.  A sweet TV ad from the pen brand.

Video from YouTube - SharpieUS's Channel.

Lucky moi!

I was one of the lucky few to have been given the chance to experience the currently invitation-only website of Mr. Fabulous himself, Colin Cowie -- Colin Cowie Weddings.  

LUCKY YOU!
Congratulations! Colin Cowie has just launched a new website called Colin Cowie Weddings. The site is currently invitation-only, and you've been invited to be among a select group to test our new site.
Here's what you'll experience once you register on site: A personalized MyCollection section to store and share ideas for everything related to your wedding — from engagement to honeymoon. An Inspire Me! section filled with party ideas, fashion trends, endless inspiration slideshows, and more... Direct access to Colin Cowie himself in our Confidentially, Colin section. Bring Colin your burning questions in Ask Colin, and read all about his thoughts on wedding etiquette, decor, food and more. As a special invited guest, direct access to personal customer service and support provided by (text removed) To register for the site, click here
Welcome to our exclusive, new wedding community. We're happy to have you here.
	THANKS! The Colin Cowie Weddings

Everything was lovely, lovely, lovely -- the art, the photographs, the words, the details.  Romantic. Elegant. Personal. Just the way any girl dreams her wedding would be.


A taste of Colin Cowie Weddings:

Eagerly awaiting the public launch.

My perfect LBD

They say every girl should have a little black dress in their closet.  I may have more than one black dress in my arsenal, but I have never had what I would consider my go-to LBD -- one that is simple but versatile.  Until yesterday.  I finally found my perfect LBD at Forever 21... Well, until the next one!

The Little Black Dress

Sporty casual with a red Rue21 jacket and a long chain necklace with birdcage pendant

Simple chic with a belt by Cole Vintage, gold elephant cocktail ring, and snakeskin clutch

Pretty in a white cardigan and pink necklace

Dinner date-ready with a statement neckpiece and snakeskin clutch

Winter white cardigan, black tights, and a white and gold-studded belt

Camel coat and black tights

Paisley-printed sheer top and a clutch

Dark olive green cowl-neck sleeveless knit top and a Y necklace.

Styling and photography by Anji Panganiban.