Neiman Marcus & Target Collaborate! Merry Christmas to All!

So you thought you had Target and Neiman's all figured out didn't you? Well you don't.  The mega retailers have just announced that they will be collaborating for a Holiday collection hitting stores December 1st.  This is a first as the collection will feature 24 designers and will be carried in both stores. That's right, you can get it at Target or at Neiman Marcus {and both online as well!} and get this, it's all the same things, same prices. If you aren't as giddy as a school girl right now then I don't think you have a pulse!  I am going to start saving now, this might be the most exciting Target collaboration EVER and I honestly don't know how they would ever top this... ever.

The 24 designers are as follows {I squeal with each one I read... I think you might do the same!}

Alice + Olivia
Altuzarra
Band of Outsiders
Brian Atwood

Carolina Herrera
Derek Lam
Diane Von Furstenberg
Eddie Borgo
Jason Wu
Judith Leiber
Lela Rose
Marc Jacobs
Marchesa
Oscar de la Renta
Philip Crangi
Prabal Gurung
Proenza Schouler
Rag & Bone
Robert Rodriguez
Rodarte
Skaist-Taylor
Thom Browne
Tory Burch
Tracy Reese

I can't wait for the look book to get here! Although it might make me cry.... {tears of joy obvi}.

As New York Mag put it so perfectly, it's basically the CFDA's Christmas party invite list {which is interesting since Target & Neiman Marcus are donating $1mil to the CFDA}. The collection will be about 50 items and range anywhere from $7.99 to $499 and can be anything from women's, children's, men's, sporting goods, home, etc etc.

I would camp out for this. Anyone want to camp out with me? Merry Christmas to Molly!

xoxo,

Molly

Navajo Obsessed

I never thought this would be a bandwagon I'd jump on... but I'm on it. 

I am literally having a panic attack over this skirt.  I NEED IT. I would most likely wear it every day.  I found this little nugget on Pinterest unfortunately so I don't know where it came from... one of the only annoying things about the time sucking website.

If I had this dress I would be a flapper for Halloween. Again... Pinterest...

I know this might be a loose interpretation but this might be as close to I get.  This one is from Forever 21, which means it's cheap but you only get to wear it twice before it unravels all over the floor.

These little cuties are from Urban Outfitters. Knit shorts with tights and flat boots is an easy weekend outfit.

xoxo,

Molly

Sorry if this was brief... I am watching Gossip Girl which usually grabs most of my attention...

Bag Obsession...

I am completely obsessing over my dream Chanel bag lately after trying it on my arm {bad idea... I can't sleep or eat without thinking about how much better all of that would be with it...}. I have tried to find something comparable.  Instead... I found this gorgeous beauty.

Lanvin :: Happy Shoulder Bag :: Quilted Logo :: $1800

I couldn't even decide which hypothetical color I wanted.  So why not all three! This pretty little lady is by Lanvin and is actually called the Happy Shoulder Bag... I mean stop! You can't just name a bag the Happy Shoulder Bag and not want people to be happier then anything with it! It's so perfect with the cute little bow and the bamboo turn lock. The issue is this doesn't really help the Chanel bag lust... although it knocks a couple grand off it's still not in the right ball park... {sigh}.

Lanvin :: Happy Shoulder Bag :: Embossed Leather :: $1975

Lanvin :: Happy Shoulder Bag :: Embossed Snake Leather :: $2275

Looks like I will need to do find a completely different bag to cover my lust for now....

xoxo,

Molly

Share the Love

I know I said I wouldn't post the rest of the weekend but this one just came to me! {to be fair it came to me yesterday and I scheduled it to post today :)}  I was perusing my favorite blogs today and came across the idea of doing a "top things I liked from other blogs" probably monthly or weekly or something post.  It's basically just pictures that inspired me or made me happy or made me think of something.  So here's the first "Share the Love" Post! I narrowed down to three blogs I read on a very regular bases but couldn't narrow down which pictures to share so there's a few of each! Enjoy!

First up is The Sartorialist which is by far one of my favorite blogs for style inspiration!  All of these pictures came from different posts.  She mostly does street style posts from Milan, Paris, New York, a little LA.  Here are a few of my favorite looks she's had recently!

I love this first one! It's a perfect pre-fall outfit. So sleek and preppy and I have been loving the top knot she's rocking lately!

I love the scarf wrapped around her wrist.  She just looks so glam.  All white is always a great statement.

 I mean come on.  Such an easy yet beautiful dress for the ridiculous summer heat!

Next is {this is glamorous}. 

I love this little nook.  This is exactly where I would want to lounge to blog, read a book or magazine, or just chat on the phone with someone.

Ok, if you have read my "About Me" you noticed I like to hoard magazines.  The problem is I only have a small built in book case in the corner of my living room.  I would love a bigger one like this for my favorite books and my stacks and stacks of Vogue, Bazaar, InStyle, W, etc!

These shoes are from Chloe's 2005 runway show that she recently blogged about.  I. WANT. THEM. NOW. Both pairs... they are amazing.

Last but not least is Design Darling.

As those of you who know me well know this quote could not be more perfect for my current situation!! I LOVE IT! I think I want it framed and put in my bathroom so that I never forget this.

Ok, so I have yet to do the "dream closet" post.  It is probably going to take me a month to prepare it but this is one of the things I have ALWAYS wanted in it.  Something similar to this picture but of my own wedding dress {when this happens} hanging with the light hitting it perfectly.  I then want to put it in a big beautiful frame and it will be my main art work in my closet {did I mention this closet is probably the size of a normal living room? Hey... don't judge I said DREAM closet}. I mean you only get to wear it once {which is SUCH a shame....} so why not at least get to admire it every day after the fact?

Take us away Miranda Kerr! I doubt I have to explain what I love about this....

xoxo,

Molly

Clutch Obsessed

I love clutches.  I think they have recently gone from just for evening to being very versatile! You can wear them during the day if you don't need your giant bag, going to lunch with the girls, brunch, a movie, bbq's, I mean the list goes on  and on!  Here are some of my favorites whether you are as ready for fall as I am {did I mention that??} or if you're still stuck in the sunny summer weather!

 

Elaine Turner :: Marilyn Raffia Clutch :: $195 $98

Elaine Turner is one of my favorite shoe and handbag designers ever!! First of all... her flats fit my weird shaped feet PERFECTLY and are SO comfortable not to mention the have adorable details {but I will save that for a different post..}.  Her bags are also amazing.  I have a clutch very similar to this one {Elaine Turner a couple years ago} and it is my go to clutch for Spring/Summer.  It's big enough to hold my keys, credit cards, phone, camera, and it's long enough to hold flip flops for a night your not sure where you'll end up or have to walk to! {it's come in handy on several occasions as I like to wear strappy 5 inch heels when it's inappropriate}. Plus the lining is pink on all her bags! Who doesn't love that?!

Tory Burch :: Audra Reva Clutch :: $375 {available for pre-order, will ship 8/15}

Next up is this Audra Reva Clutch from Tory Burch.  I think she does a really great job of doing neutral clutches.  This is a little spiced up version of one! Who doesn't love python?! You can wear this with literally anything as well, she has it available in tan, black all the boring colors too if you need to fill in that space in your closet. I just love this because it takes any outfit from normal to glammed up instantly!

Clare Vivier :: La Pouchette :: $104

Ok folks... I saved the BEST for last.  These are by Clare Vivier which is my new favorite handbag designer on the planet! {she's got a pretty great blog too!} I thank Sheridan over at The Southern Eclectic for introducing me to this ADORABLE little pouchette! {While you're there check out Sheridanfrench.com... she's got a special place in my heart I may explain at a further date...}.This is my new MUST HAVE of every season... I plan on eventually owning the pink and the blue.  They are the PERFECT amount of color, perfect amount of stripe, it's just perfect.  It's the cutest thing I've seen in clutch form in a really long time... perfectly preppy!

Clare Vivier :: Foldover Clutch :: $149

Another by the very talented Clare Vivier.  A larger Foldover Clutch.  Isn't the contrast zipper detail amazing? These are probably more practical for me considering their size.  They range in like 15 colors so you can pick exactly which one works for you! I am thinking purple, pink, navy, royal.... hmmm I may need to narrow this down a tad.  The prices though for a leather clutch are RIDICULOUS! Most would be like $300 for something of this size so really I'm saving money right????? RIGHT???

Well I am off to Kansas City today to hang out with my lovely best friends for the weekend!! It is safe to say there will be no blogging while I'm gone but I promise to have a recap of the fun festivities on Monday!  I am going to work on my camera skills while there :)

xoxo and have a lovely weekend yourself!

Molly

Dreaming of...

As I sit at Starbucks my computer freezes.... for 5 minutes... so I hold down the button and turn it off.  I then have to proceed to pat it in all the right places {you think I'm joking? This is a routine my friends... she's a tricky little b****}.  I try to start her a couple times... nope... she's not ready yet.  She wants a nap.  Ten minutes later she finally works.  However there are no tables so she is on my lap... do you know how HOT a computer bought in 2005 gets? Don't even bother telling me about the 112 degrees it is outside... it's 200 degrees on my legs.  So this is what I am dreaming about right now... {don't tell her... she will get angry and won't start for a month... don't laugh... this has happened before.}

I would be boldfaced lying if I said I wanted this computer for any other reason then the pink cover.  Which is why Southern Boy will have to accompany me when this next computer purchase finally happens.  So I don't leave with something silly, expensive, and pink... but how cute would she be on my lap at Starbucks?

Or maybe this?? I am dreaming now... but that was the point of this post wasn't it??

xoxo,
Molly