Design This Life

I've Moved!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:41:54 -0400

Hello beautiful readers of the land of tumblr!

I’ve moved Design This Life over to blogspot.

Pictures, musings, inner workings of my mind, NYC adventures, style and day to day life can all be found there. Thanks for being a follower here, please feel free to follow me there as well via the “join this site” button or by email.

xoxo, K

Said it before, sayin it again: if you want others to buy you...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:11 -0500

Said it before, sayin it again: if you want others to buy you flowers, you must first buy them for yourself! (Taken with instagram)

Birthday Bear! (Taken with instagram)

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:23:58 -0500

Birthday Bear! (Taken with instagram)

My Bear. (Taken with instagram)

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:57:02 -0500

My Bear. (Taken with instagram)

Someone is ready for Santa :) (Taken with instagram)

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:52:22 -0500

Someone is ready for Santa :) (Taken with instagram)

Note to self.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:25:08 -0500

Note to self.

Merry & Bright by designthislife featuring a chunky knit...

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:33:21 -0500

Merry & Bright by designthislife featuring a chunky knit cardigan

Chunky knit cardigan, £16
Free People slouchy socks, $24
Anna Sui opaque stocking, $22
TIBI heart handbag, $30
Ray-Ban ray ban shades, €139
Portolano knit beret hat, £40
TopShop knitted shawl, £28

Let’s Go to Paris! by designthislife featuring black...

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:57:16 -0500

Let’s Go to Paris! by designthislife featuring black flats

Strapless cocktail dress, $225
Long sleeve top, $78
Emily and Fin sheer blouse, $38
Cheap Monday high waisted skinny jeans, $65
Black flat, $30
Tote bag, $65
Pocket wallet, $15
Remains to be Scene Paper Set in Paris, $25

Current makeup favs! by designthislife on polyvore.comDIOR...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:51:00 -0500

Current makeup favs! by designthislife on polyvore.com

DIOR Diorshow Backstage Makeup Mascara, €29
Givenchy Gloss Interdit Ultra-Shiny Color Plumping Effect 05…, $27
Philosophy ‘Eternal Grace’ Spray Fragrance & Firming Body Emulsion…, $50

Green & Gingham Holiday by designthislife featuring gold...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:35:40 -0500

Green & Gingham Holiday by designthislife featuring gold bangles

Green cocktail dress
Miu Miu glitter platform pumps, $381
Marc by Marc Jacobs yellow gold bangle, $95
Etrusca fine jewelry, £51
Black hair accessory, $24
H M bow belt, £6.99

Twist & Shout.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:54:45 -0500

Remember my exciting Friday night last week? This is what I wore!

Looks like a standard outfit, dress..tights..sweater..

But upon ~~further~~ twirlier inspection, there’s a bit of extra awesome in this look:

I have a severe love for brightly colored tights and it isn’t the easiest to find a way to rock Barney-esque purple ones. I love throwing these on with neutrals like black and brown so it isn’t an overwhelming amount of color but instead, just a little something extra.

Sweater: Gap / Dress: Urban Outfitters / Tights: Target

Knee socks: Target / Necklace: Satya

What’s your favorite way to throw a pop of color into your look? More importantly: how the heck would you get this sweater to not bunch up like it’s desperate for attention? That zipper was not photo friendly. Ah, well, can’t get your clothes to always behave :)

LIVE beautiFULLY, friends. xx

I Don't Need Anything But You.

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:03:10 -0500

I know it’s winter and all but I can’t seem to tear myself away from bright colors. While (internet) window shopping over at ModCloth, I spotted these three beauties that would definitely work as winter wardrobe additions:

Heart of the Chatter Dress is killing me with cuteness. Look at those stunning gold buttons down the back! The sweet heart pockets! The high neckline giving you the ability to be all good girl with just a touch of sass. Sigh. True love. Sadly, it’s just a touch out of my price range but I’ll be keeping an eye on this baby for future sales.

Too Much Fun Dress in Blossoms makes me literally want to twirl. This would be easily “winter-ed” up with a navy blue cardigan, a skinny belt & your favorite brown or tan heeled boots.

Feelin’ Refreshed Dress reminds me of something I had in my closet as a child. I can’t recall exactly what it was but I have a vivid memory of something just like it! Other than making me nostalgic, it makes me want to dance! If you’re not the outgoing type, you could toss on some neutral items like a black sweater, black pumps and sheer stockings. If you’re a wild child, find an orange heel and a turquoise pashmina and have at it.

What say you, friends? Would you wear ‘em? Is there something else on ModCloth that you’re currently drooling over? Do tell! xx

Bye, Bye, Birdie.

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:05:00 -0500

Hello, darlings.

True story: I am in love with this t-shirt by the amazing Loyalty & Blood.

Based out of Brooklyn, this company rocks my socks and to prove it, I own a couple of their shirts and one of their necklaces. I’ve got my eye on their totes for future gift giving (toss in your pal’s favorite candy, magazine & lip gloss and you are good to go) and am always excited to spot them at the Brooklyn Flea or another handmade event.

This week, I wore this outfit half of one day and half of another (yeah, that’s right, twice in the same week) and styled it differently both times.

When I threw it on to get my hair cut at the fabulous Wonderland Beauty Parlor, I tossed on a casual off-white cardigan and some grey over-the-knee knitted socks.

On Sunday, I paired it with an oversized blue sweater (just a shade lighter than the tee) and a light purple, braided belt cinched around my waist.

You, lucky readers, are getting the base version look of both.

I normally never use any pictures that are out of focus but this shot is so me that I couldn’t resist. I even give my camera ‘tude ;)

Shirt: Loyalty & Blood / Skirt: H&M / Necklace: Satya / Boots: Steve Madden

Do you ever dare to wear the same look twice in one week? I rarely do it but find myself using the same pieces - a belt, certain tights, a cardigan, etc - more than once quite often. No shame in rocking what you love!

LIVE beautiFULLY, friends. xx

This is how I spent last Friday night. Skyping with my...

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:29:42 -0500

This is how I spent last Friday night. Skyping with my puppy!

Actually, to be fair, I also went to Michael’s Crafts, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods & Whole Foods. I bought an insane amount of Christmas decorations, crafting supplies and things adorned with snowmen.

In the past, I would have felt really lame about this. I would have disregarded the fact that I had gone out every other night that week and had plans already set for the next night. I would have just felt very wah-wah and convinced myself I had no friends and no life.

But now I say Live what you Love, sister! And, well, I love crafting, being festive and all holiday like, popping in a favorite DVD and twirling/sliding/dancing around my apartment. It fills me up with joy, delight & is really nice after being out lots of nights in a row.

Find what makes you happy & then do it! It’s your life, friends. Design it!

Things are getting crafty over here. (Taken with instagram)

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:46:19 -0500

Things are getting crafty over here. (Taken with instagram)

Take a sneak peak at my outfit inspiration book! ;o)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:15:13 -0500

Take a sneak peak at my outfit inspiration book! ;o)

Give Love, Give Love, Give Love.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:25:54 -0500

While visiting LA recently, I found my mecca: Cafe Gratitude.

Each item on the menu is an affirmation (I ordered the I AM EXTRAORDINARY (meal) & the I AM WORTHY (juice). After each order, the waiter confirms this truth with a “yes, you are” or an “I know it!”.

I AM EXTRAORDINARY! …and DELICIOUS! Holy moly this was so good. My non-vegan dining companion was bowled over by how good the food was and it sparked a weekend of questions about vegan foods. If you’ve never tried any, I encourage you to be bold and visit your local vegan spot.

We know I am not the ‘take a photo of yourself in a bathroom on a camera phone ala myspace’ type of gal. But this bathroom? It had to be done. “I adore myself & everyone else.” Affirmations ON the mirror!

And then, the pièce de résistance, after we polished off our meals, this beautiful message was waiting for us on the plate.

Cafe Gratitude is really an experience to behold. Not only is the entire menu vegan but the staff are all beautiful souls with loving energy. There is a question of the day for your table to share with each other, support for local growers & community based donation meals where no one is turned away.

If you look very closely at the top of the menu, you will spy this sentence: “Our food and people are a celebration of our aliveness.” A celebration of our aliveness. How beautiful is that?

Give yourself the freedom to celebrate the beauty, joy truth of yourself today.

“Uh, Mom? Trying to get a nap in over here....

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:50:23 -0500

“Uh, Mom? Trying to get a nap in over here. Thanks.”

Previously.

Only A Child Laughing In The Sun.

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:12:22 -0500

Know what I haven’t done in forever? An outfit post! I rocked this look to a theatre audition & while putting myself on tape (filming an audition) for producers in LA (that makes me sound fancier than I am but honest, that’s what I did on this day in these clothes).

See that right there to the left of me? That’s what we call true love.

Just so we’re clear: I am a total dork & often times crack myself up/almost fall from sliding on my floors/wind up with awesome out takes from these shoots :) Embrace your inner dork, it’s super fun!

Looks like I finally got myself to keep it together.. and that I’m about to burst out laughing again in 3..2.. ;)

What do you LOVE to wear? What gives you the giggles?

Tank: Express / Skirt: Urban Outfitters / Necklace: Satya

You can check out my very first outfit post here, another here and a third here. The rest are up to you to find (hint: search keywords) :o) xx

Baby, It's Cold Outside.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:12:40 -0500

Recently, I found myself in Times Square with a bit of time to kill. Times Square, while exciting to most, can be a touch draining on the people that live here. Needing to get away from the bright lights/lollygagging tourists, I did what any sensible gal would do: ducked into the closest store to shop! In this case, I ended up in the GAP.

I picked up a few t-shirts for layering and by the time all the discounts had been applied, I believe these babies boiled down to a whopping $9. Girl can get a deal.

I do not care for Winter. I care for Winter not. But oh-so-warm sweaters? True love.

Speaking of warm, these are called “cozy socks” & have little furry friends adorning them. GAP, someone over there knows what she’s doing when it comes to marketing/packaging/use of furry animal friends.

I’m not going to lie, I was never a big fan of the GAP. Ever. But after this impromptu encounter & the fact that I had to actually stop myself from buying so many other items, I’d say that we’ve become fast friends and are on the way to a long lasting relationship.

How about you: Have you purchased anything extra cozy for the upcoming season? Have you found yourself shopping somewhere you never expected? xx