Palm-Poms

...and Leg Poms, too! Miu Miu's Pre Fall collection sure looks toasty! Perhaps those legwarmers are too cute for comfort; I'd still take them for a test drive.
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[via HighSnobette]

Silver Surprise

SILVER IS IN says Karl Lagerfeld. Gold has taken a backseat...heck, a vacation from this week's SP10 Chanel Couture collection. Traditional color staples got the pink slip as black, navy and gold were nowhere to be found. Instead, front row fashionistas succumbed to an avalanche of white, silver, light pink and blue. Karl always does a bang-up job weaving his own style into a Chanel foundation. LOVE the silver fingerless gloves paired with classic Chanel jackets. LBDs replaced with PWDs. (Of course I'm referring to Puffy White Dresses here...) Shimmery bejeweled hair accessories set against heart-shaped hairdos. Please, I don't think Karl panders to the masses with hair to ring in Valentine's Day. No, no I argue this is an allusion to the Lady Gaga hair bow. Karl hearts celebs, of course. (Who could forget 2007's Lohan-inspired ankle pouch for the alcohol monitoring device?) Biggest wake up call for me? Another sighting of the grey-streaked hair. Is this the next evolution of the summer's ombre hair frenzy? Keep your eyes peeled.

PS - I do love the silver tights and want them immediately.

PPS - Out of 66 looks, it was nearly impossible to edit down favorites to the 7 below!

[via Style]

CU-TEA

I have awoken out of a work coma to get flippin fanatical about this cuuuute tea infuser...a submarine! My online goose chase to find one for purchase has only lead me to an Israeli-based retailer. It would be a perfect gift for CYT Joyce. I've emailed the designer in hopes of finding a way to purchase one. But does anyone know where to find one in the US? I die!

[via Monkey Business]

Two-Legged Bandit

If you're like me and you've spent the better part of the fall and winter in your riding boots, you're probably also trying to figure out a way to keep things interesting. That's why I was thrilled to discover these boot-ylicious accessories from The 2 Bandits. From girlie bows for your wellies to leather and chain bandits for your riders, they'll give you a boot up on the competition.

[via Daily Candy]

Talk Derby to Me

Dior got derby in Paris on Monday with a fierce 2010 Couture collection. A little bit equestrienne, a bit bride of Frankenstein and equal parts tranny. Seriously, though, I loved the makeup artistry! Galliano retained plenty of Dior heritage with classic silhouettes and fresh color and fabric pairings.

[via Style]

Macaroon Mania

Meredith and I are beyond obsessed with macaroons (see this post from November '08). The colorful, delicate, and delicious meringue-based cookies make indulging your sweet tooth classy. So naturally we got a sugar high after seeing these macaroons from Pierre Hermé, a famous French pâtisserie. Packaging this adorable is worth breaking your New Year's resolutions for.

[via Pierre Herme]

Manners Maketh (Wo)Men

After a decidedly un-classy giggling fit Meredith and I got into during Christmas mass this past year, our CYT mother wondered whether we had ever read Emily Post's Etiquette. Originally published in 1922, we didn't think it would still be in print, much less relevant to today's matters. What we found is that the manners bible has been completely re-written and is now in its 17th edition, updated to include both traditional and more contemporary etiquette concerns: table manners, hosting, raising respectful children, as well as cell phone courtesy, on-line dating, road rage, and what she calls "netiquette". There is even an entire website run by the Emily Post Institute that includes manners blogs and tips on everything from online friending to etiquette on the ski slopes. And yes, mom, it even includes guidelines for religious ceremonies.

Haute or Not?

My radar is always tuned into Chanel buzz-worthy notes and the 2010 accessories collection made my brain spin. Per usual, Karl's wild ideas prove that just because it's black and white and interlocking C's all over, doesn't mean it's classic. I doubt you CYTs need schooling, but for the sake of putting the wacky ideas on the blog, here we go... Haute or Not?

HAUTE!:

NOT!:

Red Carpet Recap

If you caught the 2010 Golden Globes this weekend, you'll know that this season's biggest fashion accessory is.....the umbrella. A very rainy, uncovered red carpet caused a fair bit of hilarity at this year's awards. But the weather was the most dramatic part of the event, as celebrities stayed away from flashy, overdone looks and went for a more classic, old Hollywood feel. Neutrals, pinks, gemstone greens, and a lot of purple gowns dominated, paired with simple diamond jewelry and relaxed hairstyles. Below are some of our favorites (we want to look like Jennifer Aniston when we're 40!) as well as one we're still debating: Drew Barrymore. Is her sparkly "fannypack" hot or not?

[via HFPA]

Lighting Up

I think the dreary days of winter are best warmed with soft candle glow and friendly company (and good soup!) These blok crystal candeholders from CB2 would look perfect on a glass, acrylic or distressed wood table. I'd love a tablescape of several in both heights (like below). To keep it youthful, try one candle in a "pop" of color.

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LOLz

It's still early in the week, so here is something to laugh about...
A barbie tribute to Lady Gaga! Click HERE for more.

[via Refinery 29]

Canvas

My coworker Julia mentioned Lands End new brand Canvas, which I somehow had overlooked. Looks fantastic and is slightly less moolah than our favie J.Crew. You won't find any uber trendy looks online, but for tried and true staples made for a younger gal than the Lands End brand, this is a good wave to ride while web surfing. Canvas

Harlow-wow

On the first day of Christmas, Allie's beau gave her a rockin necklace from Nicole Richie's line. These are some other House of Harlow pieces I'm really digging. Do you like, too? Yes/No

[via Singer22]

Cozy Shmozy

The Macy's one-day sale flyer arrived today. Oh, you know...the giant and special one-day sale that happens every 6 days or so. It did get me in the mood for some new bath products and I found some awesome towels. I thought I'd share with you what's on my mind...
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I'm all for these lime green polka dot and striped towels! $16.99-$13.99

I bought the Hotel Collection towels last year for my mum and she raves about how plush and fluffy they still are! $13.99-$18.99

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I can't speak to the quality of these Michael Kors towels but I can say that they are snazzy and would fit perfectly with the decor of my bathroom. $8.99-$19.99
Grab them at great low prices - Macy's

Mini Delights

I love this Mini Cooper campaign which launched post Christmas in Amsterdam! Simple...clever...and you can bet your pink suede driving gloves that I'd snatch one of those box sides for artwork on my wall.
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[via Sub5zero]

Can You Feel It?

The recession has brought a whole new interest to the handmade & crafty items. I can't help but notice a plethora of felt offerings - rings, stones, table runners, fake acorns and balls. It must be said that there are at least some attractive product offerings!

2 FELT items that pique my interest...
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Felt Ball Necklaces:
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Felt Ball Soap:

[via ModernFiberLab, Darlybird, Anthropologie]