My Cup of Te

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Andriani Chiffon Maxi

I'm incredibly frustrated. Three weeks of suffering, two visits to two different doctors and nothing has worked. Another doctor tomorrow and another on Monday and mounting medical bills. I pride myself on holding it together, but this afternoon I hit my breaking point. All I could do was cry ... and dream that I was somewhere far-off, exotic floating around in this dress without a worry in the world. And a very stiff cocktail of course.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Ice Skating at Bryant Park

We had quite a few family activities around the city over the holidays. I think my sister and I taught our precious cousin, Reese, how to ice skate...kinda :)

Portraiture

I love seeing these modern and renaissance style portraits mixed up into one massive photo collage, even the frames are mixed and matched. Did you catch the plush texture mixing as well? Shag and velvet. Juxtaposition in design often brings out the best quality in differing elements. Naomi and I are playing around with natural and glam for the NYC digs! Do you have a favorite design combo?

{Don Freeman for the Wall Street Journal}

20% off at Elva Fields

"A Sparkle at Sea"

"Adventurous and Glittering"

If you haven't heard of Elva Fields, you've been living under a rock, and not of the sparkly variety. The talented designer, Emily Maynard, turns vintage baubles and bright beads into one-of-a-kind necklaces that take any basic ensemble from mundane to marvelous. (I gave in to one of her Malachite beauts here.) She's even designed a collection for the hot, new retail spot C.Wonder. Currently Elva Fields is running a 20% off sale on all necklaces (enter code hiphip), I'd get out from under that rock if I were you ;) And yes, you are welcome.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

J.Crew skips to Spring

J.Crew leaves you no time to sulk in the aftermath of the 12 days of Christmas, just check out their 12 essentials for Spring here. The intoxicating shots of color will have you out of those post-holiday blues in no time. Speaking of holidays, how was everyone's? Personally, I'm totally ready to get back to business! 2012, I'm ready!

Monday, January 2, 2012

Animal Wallpaper

Pretty pattern and just the right amount of quirk. I think I could stand a bit of fabulous feline or canine on my walls. Could you? To see more of what I like, click here!

{Unknown | Lonny}