My Essentials :: Bright.Bazaar


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who + what: Will Taylor, journalist, stylist and creator of the oozing-with-color interiors blog Bright.Bazaar. Not only does Will have an impeccable eye for great design; the warmth and personality he conveys in his daily posts make him feel like your best friend and personal stylist all rolled into one. Can’t wait until my next trip to the UK so we can finally meet in person!

personal style, in his own words: Youthful. Preppy. Classic. Colourful.

what Will can’t live without:

{1} always in his closet: a pair of desert boots - my fashion staple!

{2} fave breakfast food: scrambled eggs on seeded bread followed by mini pastries and a fruit bowl. image source.

{3} must-have accessory: my D&G watch.

{4} favorite winter activity: taking a holiday to an as yet unvisited European city. I just visited Munich for the first time and it was beautiful.

{5} favorite candle: love Sparrow & Co.’s Drawing Room candle.

{6} always in his bag: emergency birthday card as I’m always remembering someone’s special day at the last minute.

{7} favorite book: hard to pick but I recently read Recipe for Life which I really enjoyed.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Will! And if you haven’t checked out the inspiration destination that is  Bright.Bazaar, hop on over, and prepare to become highly addicted.


My Essentials :: Sacramento Street


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who + what: Caitlin Flemming, author of lifestyle blog Sacramento Street, where she shares inspirational interiors, gorgeous fashion and tales from her lovely life in San Francisco. She also happens to be one of my blogging besties, and it’s been so fun to watch Caitlin take her blog and career to new heights this year…this girl is oozing talent, and all the exciting things happening have been so well deserved! Caitlin is one of those friends who I’d love to have weigh in on every purchasing decision. She has impeccable taste, and I’m beyond thrilled that she stopped by to share her top style must-haves with us today. Shoppers, start your engines…the items Caitlin can’t live withoutmore +


My Essentials :: Cheetah Is The New Black


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who + what: Alicia Lund, author of style blog Cheetah is the New Black and regular Glitter Guide contributor, has an amazing sense of style. She walks that perfect line between trendy and timeless; fashion-y without appearing to try too hard. Alicia is so super sweet and I’m dying to meet her on my next east coast trip…but until then, I’ll have to make due with her daily doses of fashion inspiration.

personal style, in her own words: Casual and comfortable with a glamorous and edgy touch!

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My Essentials :: 9to5 Chic


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who + what: Anh Sundstrom, author of personal style blog 9to5Chic. I must admit that I don’t read a ton of fashion blogs, but Anh’s has become a daily staple thanks to her totally wearable yet always creative ensembles. (I seriously crave everything in this girl’s closet!) Anh also happens to be one of the nicest girls I’ve gotten to know over the blogosphere, and I can’t wait to hang out with her in person when I’m in San Francisco next month.

anh’s blog in a nutshell: This is my way of expressing personal style at work while still dressing within the standards/expectations of my industry.  And it wouldn’t be a personal style diary unless I shared some fun weekend outfits when I’m off the clock, too!

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My Essentials :: Mimi + Meg


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who + what: Meg Biram, author of design/fashion/art blog Mimi+Meg (and a fantastic artist herself!) Meg happens to be one of my oldest real-life friends, too – we were besties before this blog thing ever got started, so it’s been really fun seeing both of our blogs grow together and our paths cross in all kinds of crazy new ways.

meg’s style in a few words: Global, edgy, and modern with a classic base.

what she can’t live without:

{1} the perfect bag: rebecca minkoff stingray alaina

{2} favorite item in her (dream) homekelly wearstler brass legs

{3} gadgetbreville juice fountain

{4} source for interiors findswest elm

{5} candle: voluspa baltic amber

{6} always in her pursekorres lip gloss

{7} place to indulge shoe fetish: zara

{8} movie: vicky cristina barcelona

The girl’s got some serious style, right? Thanks for stopping by to share your Essentials, Meggy! And if you haven’t checked out the design mecca that is Mimi+Meg, hop on over and prepare to become highly addicted.


My Essentials :: Oh Happy Day!


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who + what: Jordan Ferney, author of party & lifestyle blog Oh Happy Day. I’ve always been a major fan of Jordan’s punchy, clean style and incredible party creativity, and have become even more obsessed since she and her family moved to Paris last year. In addition to genius DIY projects and whimsical finds, Jordan’s posts now include tales of day trips to Versailles and picnics in front of the Eiffel Tower.

jordan’s style in a few words: Classic with color!

what she can’t live without:

{1} good luck charm: her son, Roman

{2} candle: capri blue in volcano

{3} gadget: pasta maker  

{4} summer activity: picnics

{5} breakfast: croissants

{6} accessory: cambridge satchel

{7} music: sufjan stevens

{8} item in her home: blue velvet sofa

{9} go-to snack: fresh fruit (lemon tartlette if I’ve fallen off the wagon!)

Thanks so much for stopping by to share your Essentials, Jordan! And if you haven’t checked out the festivity that is Oh Happy Day, hop on over and prepare to become highly addicted.


My Essentials :: Apartment 34


Erin's-EssentialsThrilled to pieces over today’s My Essentials interview. Erin Hiemstra, founder of Apartment 34, is one of my favorite bloggers…no, make that people on the planet. We met and insta-bonded at Alt Summit last year, and after a girls’ trip to NYC during the summer, our true blue status was solidified. I couldn’t wait to get Erin’s list of must-have items, because let me tell you…the girls has serious style. She describes her personal aesthetic as “Classically chic with a twist of high-heeled glamour. Think Katherine Hepburn with a side of Olivia Palermo.” See what I mean?! Keep reading for Erin’s list of style essentials, and don’t miss our recent profiles on Taylor, Daniella and Roséline!

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My Essentials :: dress, design & decor


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I’ve been a major fan of lifestyle blog dress, design & decor ever since I first started blogging…it’s consistently full of the most glamorous and gorgeous images on the web that never fail to inspire me to embrace my girliest side. It’s no surprise then that the blog’s creator, Daniella, has impeccable taste, and she was sweet enough to stop by the blog today to share the style items she can’t live without. By the way, Daniella just launched a new site, daniella marie, where she’s continuing the beauty of her previous blog while treating all of us readers to a bit more of her personal side. I for one can’t wait to add it to my daily reads! Without further ado, here are her must-haves. I want them all!

My style is simple and classic, in mostly neutrals, with a love for all things french.

{1} Coach handbag – mine has aged so well.

{2} The perfect trench – classic or wool.

{3} My iPhone – it does it all!

{4} Burt’s Bees Radiance Lip Shimmer - for a little natural sparkle.

{5} Lavender bath salts

{6} Whole living magazine – always inspiring.

{7} Ballet flats

Thanks for the inspiration Daniella, and if you haven’t yet visited the lovely world of  daniella marie, hop on over…and prepare to become highly addicted.


My Essentials :: Glitter Guide


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You guys, I’m SO excited to introduce today’s style essentials from Taylor Sterling, editor of one of my favorite new online pubs, Glitter Guide (as well as her fab blog Sterling Style.) Taylor is obsessed with living sparkly, and Glitter Guide offers fun, chic and colorful lifestyle tidbits from fashion to fitness, each injected with a healthy dose of glitter. She believes that…a smile is a woman’s best accessory…sequins are appropriate no matter the occasion…and that some days simply require a glass of champagne! Girl after my own heart. Without further ado, let’s find out the chic items that Taylor can’t live without!

{1} always in your closet: silk button-up blouse

{2} always in your purse: hot pink lipstick

{3} go-to fragrance: Chanel Chance

{4} favorite accessory: a chic clutch

{5} can’t-live-without candle: Diptyque Baies

{6} favorite item in your home: “For Like Ever” poster

{7} must-have gadget: my Nikon camera, since I love documenting everything for my blog

{8} favorite snack: sweet potato fries

Thanks for the always-sparkly inspiration Taylor, and if you haven’t visited the glamorous world of Glitter Guide, hop on over…and prepare to become highly addicted.


My Essentials :: this is glamorous


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Roséline, creator of design & lifestyle blog {this is glamorous} has lately become one of my style icons. She always manages to find the most visually arresting images I’ve ever laid eyes on, and any time I need a serious shot of pretty, I know just where to go. And I’m not the only one: the site has been featured just about everywhere, from Lucky magazine to Martha Stewart Living. {this is glamorous} is also listed as one of The London Times’ 50 of the world’s best design blogs. And lucky us – Roséline stopped by the blog today to share the style items she can’t live without! She describes her mix as, “Classic romantic and often with a hint of sparkle, be it sequins, a glittery pair of earrings or a twinkle in the eye.” LOVE! Without further ado, here are her must-haves. I don’t know about all of you, but I’m going to watch and learn!

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