WISH LIST: [pantone | capture | color]

This is absolutely genius and I want it. As a graphic designer, I'm always trying to pick the perfect Pantone color to match with something else. This device scans it and tells you which Pantone color matches with the color swatch you're trying to match to.

The only problem is that it'll cost you $649.

{source: Pantone}

INSPIRATION: [pop art | superhero | bday party]

A few weeks ago my friend Krista Mason introduced me to this vintage style pop art superhero kids birthday party blog post on Hostessblog.com via twitter.

Let me just tell you, when I have kiddies... definitely throwing them a party as cute as this one. I absolutely LOVE all the little details they put into this kids party. From the whole concept to the masks, capes, to the super cute cake, the labels for the sandwiches, cookies, candy jars and more.

The party planner was Maureen (of talented party planning duo of Anders Ruff) for her very own son's 3rd Birthday.





To see more photos and get all the vendor info, head over to Hostessblog.com

xoxo
j

WISH LIST: [lanvin | canvas reptile print | peep toe wedge]

If you fallow NBD on facebook, this is an oldie but i love it so much i had to make it official and post it as a wish list item.

Who doesn't love a statement shoe?! I'm not normally a animal print fan but i definitely love how Lanvin has added it into this wedge. And for you animal lovers out there, you don't have to worry because it print canvas and not actual snake skin. Gotta love that right?!

These lovelies will set you back $1120.00

{source: barneys new york}

WISH LIST: [ mypantone | iphone app]

lookie lookie what i found! I LOVE the idea of this. who need Pantone swatches now if you have an iPhone app?! You can even take a photo and it'll tell you the Pantone swatchs in the image. AMAZING!!

My only concern is... how accurate can the colors really be via iPhone? Plus obviously the metallic swatches wouldn't work very well via iPhone, so I'm assuming the swatches are going to be limited.

But it's a very good idea. I wish there was a free trial to test it out though.

{source: Pantone}

xoxo
j

WISH LIST: [ long | feather | earring]

I want these long feather earrings.... absolutely love! They're amazing and fun. You can wear one or both. You can wear them as earrings and/or pin them in your hair.

This would also be amazing to use in a photo shoot. I might have to definitely get this lovelies. Not bad for $16.

Go check them out, they come in all different colors.

{source: Esty- DaintyDamselfli}

WISH LIST: [besty johnson | derbby | bootie]

Maybe this is some of my old tomboy ways talking, but i've always had a thing for menswear inspired clothing and accessories.

So when i saw the Besty Johnson 'Derbby' bootie, i feel in love. I also love the light beige color of the leather.

And for only $99.95, I'd say that's a good deal of these lovelies.

{source: Nordstom}

WISH LIST: [walk-in | closet]

Now tell me, what female doesn't want to have a HUGE walk-in closet?!

I've been trying to convince the hubs to let me convert a second bedroom into my closet but it hasn't worked yet. Still working on it though ha!

Ideally I'd love a seating area, as well as a vanity. A fireplace like the one in the photo would be amazing too. lol.

A girl can dream can't she?! ha ha To be honest though, I've donated so much of my clothes, I don't think I would even be able to fill a huge walk-in closet. That just means room for new clothes. ha.

{Jenna Lyons is president and executive creative director of J.Crew Group's closet. Photo by Domino}

This is the one thing on my wish list I truly want. Here's to hoping it'll come true one day. ha!

xoxo
j

WISH LIST: [fashion | grey fur vest]

Aww yes, it's been a long time since I've posted a "wish list" item. Recently I've been lazy and just posting the items on Nunn Better Design Facebook Page but I LOVE this one so much I just had to post it.

While searching for items for an up coming style set i came across this lovely grey vest. If someone knows who designed this beauty, please let me know... I WANT!!

I also really like how this image is styled, from the hair, make-up, long leather gloves, belt, grey wool pants and clutch. High five to the stylist.

FYI... the opera length leather gloves have been on my wish list forever!! Just can't spend $1000+ on gloves right now. So if anyone wants to gift some to me, I'd love you forever. ha!

Until next time.
Xoxo
j

JEWELRY: [cartier | love collection]

Since the 1970's Lovers all over the world have been giving the Cartier Love Bracelet to their hearts desire. It's locked in place on the arm of the receiver by the giver to symbolize an everlasting commitment/love.

Not only is it Cartier but with what this bracelet symbolizes... what women wouldn't want their loved one (or husand.. hint hint ha) to give them one of these?! The only set back is the nice hefty price tag... $3950 which going up every year. It is Cartier after all.

{source: Cartier.com}

ACCESSORIES: [knuckle clutch | alexander mcqueen]

{source: alexandermcqueen.com}

need i say anything besides post pics of these knuckle clutches by the late great Alexander McQueen?!

I'm currently assisting a stylist and we pulled the studded one just the other day. oh how i want thee. such genius! both edgy and functional. It can also be used as a weapon if anyone were to try and rob you. heehee.

anyone want to become my BFF and buy it for me. this is art in the form of a handbag i tell ya!! don't you agree?

xoxo
j

ACCESSORIES: [booties | balmain]

These lace up booties from Balmain by Giuseppe Zanotti are killer and are definitely on my wish list. I'm already running thru my head of how many different outfits i could pair theses lovelies with. I love how they're sexy but yet casual. Which gives a nice edginess to whatever look its paired with.

I've always loved and wanted a pair of lace up booties, but most of them seemed a little too trendy and less timeless. I personally think that Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain has came up with a perfect match for me and my taste in which i think is timeless. Now if only i could convince my hubs that i "need" them. haha

Balmain by Giuseppe Zanotti: cuff lace up booties $1495
{source: shopbop.com}

WISH LIST: [summer | fashion]

with the weather heating up FINALLY and with my trip to Hawaii almost here, it's only natural for me post a wish list of some of the many things that i would love to have for the summer.

SHOE FETISH : [christian louboutin | declic]

O-M-G!! so this morning i headed out to run my errands and after dropping off my shoes to get repaired i decided to stop by the CL boutique to check out the supposed sale i heard about.

most things were ehh! but my eye did find these lovelies to the left. declic in blue suede... they seriously were to DIE for. but sadly of course they didn't have my size. i was however very temped to buy the shoe a half size to smaller and get them stretched but if they didnt have my size it just wasnt meant to be. sigh!!!!!!

HOME: [house | hunting]

So this weekend i wanted to check out these condos that are for sale down in Torrance called The Foundry. but by the time we got there on Sunday they were closed and they weren't open on Monday because of the holiday.

However i took Mina with me on Monday and the Security Guard was nice enough to allow us to walk around and look into the windows (no one's moved in yet). Lucky, the model home we could see was one of the ones with the floor plan that i was interested in. I wanted to by the place as is! haha (pictures below)

I decided to call this morning and see if i could come view the place, but i was told that there's only 3 Condos left out of 83 and that unfortunately they happened to be the smallest floor plan that they have (not the one i wanted) BUMMER!!!

i really love the open airiness of the floor plan below. it would've been PERFECT for our first place, minus the whole condo thing. lol oh well, hopefully that just means there's something better and more perfect out there waiting for us.

so the HUNT continues....
xoxo


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{source: the foundry}

LOVE IT: [j crew | wish list]

these are just a few of the thing i would love to get.