HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE {PART I}

Do you want to get a head start on gift buying for the holidays? Me too! It's easier on your pocketbook to space out purchases and more enjoyable avoiding the retail madness. Are you wondering what to get your friend or your sister this holiday season? Here are some gift ideas for every "type" of girl...



The Decorista:
I have this book, it's one of my favorites for home inspiration
Love the graphics on these prints. Trés chic. Buy one, or all three!
My love affair with feathers goes on. This dish is perfect for your keys or jewelry
Kid at Heart:
4. Goodnight Moon $8.70
5. The Giving Tree $9.70
6. Eloise $18
Three of my favorite books of all time
Personalized:
At this price you could buy one for all your girlfriends
These vintage beauties only come in the letter M, but search etsy for other monogrammed items
Always cute
Glamour Girl:
Just like Audrey's in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Such a romantic clutch. Perfect for a New Years Eve party
Hostess with the Mostest:
A beautiful way to serve cheese to your guests
This vintage set is perfect for your mid-century loving friend. It even comes in the original box!
Budding Photographer:
These cute frames make any old pic look like a polaroid
This camera is the baby version of what I have. It makes the cutest credit card sized photos
Jewelry Lover:
A stylish way display your jewelry
17. Leather Rectangles Bracelet on sale for $14.99
Love this bracelet. Buy a few a stack them
Such a pretty pouch. You could gift it with a piece of jewelry inside
Chic Accessories:
The colors are striking in this scarf
20. Madewell Vintage Mini Bag on sale for $68.60
Been eying this for a while. Now it's on sale!
These slippers look so cozy
Beautiful Gifts:
My favorite lip glosses in three gorgeous colors
Sometimes when you buy a gift set you get stuck with one so-so shade, but I love all four of these!

SWEET STYLE. SANTA MONICA PIER

The boyfriend and I recently met some friends in Santa Monica for a late lunch and a sunset walk on the pier. The sun is setting so early now! The air was crisp so I wore my favorite cozy sweater and a J. Crew inspired side pony. My camera battery was dying, but we manged to snap a few shots...

wearing: 
twelfth street by cynthia vincent sweater
zara top first seen here 
vintage levi's
h&m tights
vanessa mooney arrowhead necklace
feather necklace made by sister
wendy mink and gorjana rings




Did you know that...
 Sweet Thing has a facebook page and I post a daily swoon item every weekday? Well, I do, so check it out!

HOLIDAY DECOR

It's that time of year again! I like to get a head start on holiday decor and gift wrap. Yes I am a Virgo! I love lighting a fire in my fireplace, drinking some hot tea, turning on the x-mas tunes and decorating the house. Every year I like to have a new gift wrap theme, with different colors and ribbons. Putting a little extra thought in to your wrapping makes such a difference. There is an endless amount of stylish holiday decor and wrapping out there, here are some of my favorites...

8. 18 inch Tree $14

11. Novelty Nutcrackers $24-59 (50% of sales go to St. Jude)
12. Tree Topper $19
14. Peacock Menorah $120
19. Christmas Crackers $15.59
21. Baker's Twine $7.95

GET THE LOOK. 50's

After last weekend's party, I've been eying all sorts of 50's fashion. I love checking out vintage stores or etsy for originals, but you can find 50's style everywhere...
4. Cover Model Dress $117.99
1. Poise Gloves $12.99
4. Bow Headband $1.50

The best way to wear vintage fashion is to pair it with modern pieces. For example, wear one of the dresses above with chunky platforms or booties. Pare vintage inspired jewelry with jeans and a plaid shirt.

SWEET STYLE. 50's BIRTHDAY PARTY {II}

Later on Saturday night we went out by the pool of the Chateau Marmont to snap a few shots and found Pierre, a gorgeous white cat who I believe belongs to the hotel. What a life! It was very Breakfast at Tiffany's. Later I had a little photo shoot with the girls on the couch, and then had my camera commandeered by Mr. Bochco (who took some real beauties. Thanks Jess!). What a fun night! I keep looking over the photos and reliving it all...
wearing:
j. crew dress and bracelet
club monaco cardigan

SWEET STYLE. 50's BIRTHDAY PARTY {I}

There were so many amazing photos from Lauren's birthday, I had to split them up into two posts. So come back tomorrow for more fun 50's photos!
As for my outfit, I decided to wear pieces I already had in my closet, like my Joan costume from two Halloween's ago. Yes it's a little more early 60's, but I thought I would make it work. I threw on some jewelry I already owned with a few added F21 pieces, my favorite, classic peep-toe pumps, with the perfect 2.5 inch heel {very 50's!} and a vintage coat I've had since high school. Add some red lips, Audrey hair and my specialty- winged liner {check my how-to here} and I had quite a vintage look going...
wearing:
vintage coat, pin and purse
loeffler randall heels
j. crew dress and bracelet
club monaco cardigan
f21 bracelets, belt , hair bows and earrings




{photos by me, James and Jesse Bochco}


Lots more photos tomorrow!!! xx

FASHION OF THE 1950's

It was my friend Lauren of The Sphinx & The Milky Way's birthday this past Saturday night. She had the most amazing 1950's themed cocktail party. Everyone looked so great, I can't wait to share photos!
Don't you love 50's fashion? The ladies were all so glamorous and stylish. I love the full skirts, the gloves and hats, the red lips and nails and high-waisted everything...



Today, 50's fashion is still making it's way on to the runways...


{Louis Vuitton Fall 2010}

PAAARTAY!!!

I have a few friend's birthdays coming up and it's got me in party mode. I am loving all the fun and cheeky party decorations I've been seeing. They make me want to throw a party just for the heck of it. Hmm, might have to wait for the holidays. If only there were a way to incorporate #1 into my home decor, sigh...

6. Classic Candy $3-6
 Happy Weekend Everyone! 
Party on! xx

WITH BELLS ON

Lately I am all about the bell-bottom jean. I just can't get enough (for example here and here). I am a fan of the high-waisted variety, but there is a pair out there for everyone and at prices starting at only $19.80. Here are some of my favorites...

2. Emerson Made Bluebells $188 {These are so amazing! Swoon!!!}
3. F21 Vintage Bell Bottoms $19.80 {I have these jeans and they are so comfy and stretchy! You just can't beat the price!}
6. Seven Ginger Jeans $155 {I own a pair in another color and they are so flattering}

J. CREW STYLE INSPIRATION

It seems lately, more than any magazine, the J. Crew catalog has been delivering some serious fashion inspiration. It's the mixture of textures, colors, feminine, and tomboyish touches. Don't get me started on that perfect red lip, matching nails and the slightly messy hair. I can't stop looking at these photos! If only the J. Crew stylists could come over and style me everyday...


KATE MOSS FOR TOPSHOP

Kate Moss's final line for Topshop launched last night and I think I want practically everything! Here are some of my favorites from the collection (you better hurry, they are selling out fast)... 


SNAPSHOTS FROM HALLOWEEN

This Halloween I dressed up not once but twice. At 3pm on Saturday afternoon I scrambled to figure out a costume. The boyfriend and I had decided to go as Ferris Bueller and Sloan ages ago, but we just couldn't get it together in time. I looked through my closet and knew I had some stuff to work with (e.g. long black gown, bandleader jacket), I just needed to get creative. Inspired by The Cherry Blossom Girl and Pandora, I turned myself in to two Disney villains, all with stuff I already had. I just needed a few accessories. A quick stop at the corner vintage store and Halloween store and voila'...

Cruella De Vil


Captain Hook



SWEET STYLE. PUMPKIN PATCH

The Boyfriend and I took a drive to the pumpkin patch in Pomona last Thursday. Yeah, we were a little late on the pumpkin train due to our recent travel. It was a gorgeous autumn day, except for the 80 degree weather. No, I did not dress appropriately. It was one of those days I just didn't feel like being photographed. I had more fun behind the camera, although James did manage to snap a few of me...

Wearing: 
zara top
f21 jeans
sam edelman boots 
vanessa mooney necklace 
feather necklace made by my sister 
rings from bhavantu and gorjana


james wearing: 
j. crew shirt 
uniqlo jeans
sperry topsiders
 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Hey sweet things, I just want to wish you all a Happy Halloween!!!
Here's a photo of me and some of my girlies two Halloweens ago...
{Marion Crane from Psycho, Maude Lebowski from The Big Lebowski and Joan Holloway from Mad Men}

xx

SWEET STYLE. 100 MAIN

I think I have a problem. I can't seem to part with my J. Crew tights, or any tights for that matter. I am forming outfits around them. The boyfriend and I went downtown the other day to snap a few shots and  watch the first game of the world series (wish I cared about baseball). We stumbled upon this amazing textured wall outside the LAPD building...
wearing:
vintage levi's 
j. crew tights 
madewell and j. crew bracelets 
f21 Belt



 Happy Halloween Weekend!!! xx

WANTED. KNITWEAR

One thing that people don't always know about LA is how chilly it can get at night. Despite the sudden influx in heat, I have been craving cozy sweaters. I just can't keep up with this changing weather! It looks like I will have to wait until the sun goes down to pull out one of these (at least this week)...

4. J. Crew Merino Studded Cardigan on sale for $118.40
8. J. Crew Tipped Chale Cardigan on sale for $126.40