To the Dark Side

I just finished reading Amy Astley's interview with 

Into the Gloss about her recent decision to forego 

the ball and chain that is HIGHLIGHTING. God, I am so

 sick of HIGHLIGHTING. For years I have dutifully appeared

at my salon every 10-12 weeks and sat for hours burning 

my scalp to feign Swedish descent. But no more. I'm officially

declaring myself done.* This is huge for me. I once stopped

speaking to my dad after he wrote I was brunette on my passport

application in middle school. I'm feeling inspired by 

the roots these ladies are rocking.

*I maintain the right to revoke this statement as soon as

my roots grow out long enough for me to see my real

hair color for the first time in 10 years. 

I imagine it might feel something like this.

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Some Wednesday Wisdom

“Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself.”

-Siddhārtha Gautama

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The Best Birchbox Finds

1. Ojon Volume Advance 
2. Caldrea Body Lotion in Tea Olive Lime
3. Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray

4. Joanna Vargas Daily Serum

Candice Lake's Wedding

This picture of Candice Lake's bridesmaids pretty much

sums up everything I want in my dream wedding. How stunning

are those Mediterranean blues and greens? Vogue recently 

featured the Australian model and photographer's Sydney wedding

to architect Didier Ryan at the groom's family home. Candice

and her bridesmaids wore custom Alberta Ferretti and carried

Australian wildflowers. See the whole feature over at Vogue.

All images via Vogue.com

BEST DRESSED: CFDA Awards

Best Dressed at tonight's CFDA Awards goes to 

Olivia Palermo in Dennis Basso. The shoes, the fringe,

the clutch, the neckline - she looks amazing. On a side

note, I once stood behind Olivia and her smokeshow of a

boyfriend in airport security. I was very pleased

to see that this sartorial goddess also changes into

yoga pants before boarding. Stars - they're just like us!

Runner up: 

Karolina Kurkova in Michael Kors

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Kilim and Dhurrie Style Rugs

My Madeline Weinrib dhurrie is one of my favorite pieces

in my apartment. I love the addition of a bright woven

carpet to an otherwise minimal, white space a la classic

Scandinavian design. Here are a few kilim and dhurrie 

inspired finds (click image for source): 

   

Rain Room at the MoMA

Have you heard about the Rain Room at the MoMA?

Random International has stayed mum on the exact technology,

but the rain pauses above you wherever you move. You can

walk, stand, dance - whatever - through the falling rain

and stay completely dry. The exhibit is open until July 28th.

See more amazing photos here.

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My Dream Home...in Words

“My apartment is pretty calm and restrained. I like a clean

white backdrop set off by masses and masses of pink peonies.” 

-Sofia Coppola

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BEST DRESSED: Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

...goes to Delfina Blacquier, Anne V, Julia Restoin 

Roitfield, Dree Hemingway, and Kate Davidson-Hudson.

But honestly it should just go to ANYONE WHO WENT OUTSIDE

WEARING CLOTHES ON SATURDAY. The heat in New York was truly

unbearable. The words "SO THIS IS WHERE I DIE" actually ran

through my mind as I sat on my friend's roof deck asking

Siri where the closest place to get an IV was. In other words,

a big round of applause to these ladies who not only managed

to wear more than a bathing suit, but also seem to have...

dare I say it, blow dried their hair?! Consider me impressed.

Check out more over at The Coveteur...

Images via Vogue.com and The Coveteur

My Insta Faves

@lenaperminova

@poppydelevingne

@candicelake

@markdsikes

@intothegloss

@elinkling

@miraduma

@margelizjewelry

Click on the images to check out their profiles

and fall down an Instagram rabbit hole only to

emerge hours later wanting to move to Moscow, launch

a jewelry line, or formally request to be adopted by 

the Delevingne family.