Boardwalk Empire

Below are some living spaces inspired by the new HBO series "Boardwalk Empire." So far, the show is spectacular--tons of sex and violence! I'm in love with the costume and set design; rich earthy browns, sages and creams, an abundance of silk and tweed. What fun to grow up in such a fashionable era!

Fitting

In efforts to compliment some of my odd shoes, a male classmate told me the other day that my footwear was "really interesting, like it's from the Antique Road Show." I thanked him for pointing out I wear grandma shoes, but he tried saving the statement by saying my shoes were always unique.

With that said, I've been itching to add some more old lady shoes to my collection, (particularly 1-2 pairs of t-straps,) and I found a few that I really like. I'm on some neutral/beige/brown kick at the moment.


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I think these last ones might make me look a bit too Amazonian with my height, but I like the design nonetheless.

Una Hlin Kristjansdottir

See this link for more from this designer's collection "Royal Extreme."

Bubelle Dress

From the original article:

"The Bubelle Dress is made up of two layers, the inner layer contains biometric sensors that pick up a person's emotions and projects them in colours onto the second layer, the outer textile.

The sensitive dress, which was designed by electronical giants Philips, works by monitoring physical changes associated with different feelings.

Emotions such as stress, arousal, or fear affect the body's temperature and sweat levels and these generate the light that changes the pattern and colour on the dress.

Also, a new kind of tattoo mentioned in the same article grabbed my attention:

"Scientists at the Dutch firm have also designed emotion-sensitive electronic tattoos as part of their design project. A spokeswoman said: "In much the same way as make-up is put on and taken off to suit the occasion, a tattoo could alter whenever desired.

"The tattoos could even change in response to gestures or emotions."

Irregular Choice

It is not very often that I find myself lusting over designer accessories or expensive shoes, but I have always had a attraction to the company Irregular Choice. I've never gone the distance and actually ORDERED anything, but I periodically check out their designs, and dream about the day I will once again have disposable income.

Last weekend, I accompanied my boyfriend to his first live performance with his band "Forbidden Ruins." The guys are excited to be out in the scene, and I'm excited that I get an opportunity to dress up in leather and fishnets again. I couldn't help but fall in love with these shoes for future shows:

Dear Santa

I'm almost done Christmas shopping! While seeking out presents for others, I couldn't help but come up with a list of my own Christmas wants...

1. A hearty massage
2. A lifetime supply of groceries
3-10. See below

(I've never tried the legging thing, but I'd like to give these a go.)

Dream Sequence

It's too bad I couldn't find these bigger. They're gorgeous as full pages in the latest issue of W Magazine.

Sunday in the Park

From the latest issue of W Magazine; photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. See more from the series here.

Express

I know it sounds silly, but I was watching "The Office" last week, and there was a comment that caught my attention. One of the managers said, (during a "ladies only" meeting,) "You should dress for the job you want, not the one you have." Lately, I've been wanting to spruce up my wardrobe, and I've been eyeing more professional looking clothing. I know seasons come and go, but I find the recent Express items to be really appealing:










I definitely need a new winter coat; I might splurge and invest in the one above. Visit Express to see more.

By the way, I loved Angela's response to the comment I mentioned above:

"I'm not gaining anything from this seminar. I'm a professional woman, the head of accounting. I'm in the healthiest relationship of my life. I just think it's insulting that Jan thinks we need this. And apparently, judging from her outfit, Jan aspires to be a whore."