Closet Therapy

So after the humongous splurge on painting and new furniture, I knew I had to be on a budget when choosing a dresser for the bedroom...

We don’t use QR Codes here in the U.S. but they do in Japan, the land of all things cute. The QR Code is a 2-dimensional bar code that can be encoded with addresses or URL’s. In Japan, cell phones can read QR Codes with its camera and automatically launch the correct URL in the browser...

So I did it. I threw away almost an entire grocery bag’s worth of makeup. It was so painful. I didn’t realize I’d kept so many old makeup palettes, mostly because the packaging/casing was so cute...

I’m such a sucker for Shu Uemura’s package design. ESPECIALLY when he collaborates with Japanese artists to make these limited edition cleansing oils or make-up cases...

The family room is what I anticipate to be my favorite room in the house when it’s all done. It opens up into the kitchen and there is a fireplace beneath where a TV would be. I used the same color paint on the walls as the living room/stairs since the first floor is so open...

When I went to Japan in 2007 I picked up a Takashi Murakami print from the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills. It was such a detailed piece that I opted for the oversized print. I knew it would be pricey to frame but I thought it was a cool piece to bring back and put up at home...

At the advice of my tweeps (thank you everyone who responded!) I realized I should be throwing away at least 85% of my makeup as they’re all at least a year old...

We were very lucky that some of the items in the house was pre-selected for us. We came into escrow pretty late in the month so by then the builder had already pre-selected flooring, carpet and tile for the house...

Where have I been the last week and a half? At home with this pup. A friend of mine had a co-worker who had a surprise litter of puppies and I couldn’t help but take one home. She is a cocker spaniel (like Lulu) and was 7 weeks when I took her home...

This weekend I picked up a maxi dress of sorts from Barney’s COOP in South Coast Plaza. (Have I mentioned yet how much I love living so close to SCP again?) This eco-friendly Loomstate Luisa Halter Dress was $159 marked down from $238...

After unpacking my clothes and accessories this week I noticed that my stock on cute summer sandals is running pretty low...

Speaking of cute Theory canvas bags, this is the one that was taunting me: On sale for $90 from $195.

Before I get into this product review, let me give you a little bit of a background. Last Monday night, the day after I moved in, a backed up drain flooded the entire first floor. I stayed up all night waiting for a water damage specialist to come out and clean up the mess...

I picked up some summer cardigans by Karoo and Trovata from Ideeli and Gilt respectively. Sweaters are relatively easy to buy online — much easier to fit than a pair of trousers or a dress...

I’m going to attempt to sort through this mess. Going in now with my two boxes of slimline hangers from Bed Bath and Beyond. (On sale for $55 before 20% off coupon!)

So I’m beginning to think that it’s not *which* cellulite product you choose which will determine your results… it’s how often you remember to put it on! I’m a big failure and only remembered about 2-3 times to put it on this week but I’m still seeing improvement...

My moving day is confirmed for a week from now so I’m making a list of things I have to do in West LA before I move. Most of them tend to be grooming appointments since it will take me a while to find replacements in my new area...

I picked up a couple of pairs of these GAP shorts on sale for $25 a piece last week and they’ve become my favorite shorts to lounge at home or run errands on the weekend...

These are (hopefully) my last impulse buy on Gilt for the summer. Gotta save up for furniture and decor! I was bumming last week when I missed all of the Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld goodies on Ideeli so I didn’t want to be the last on Gilt...

Thinking of picking up a pair of Marc Jacobs mousy flats at the Ideeli Red Sale for $45… but they only have a size 41 available. Does anybody know how these run? I’m a 40.5 but I’m not sure if you’re supposed to round up or down with

Much better. Love those shoes.

How I miss your cutesy street style.

How are we supposed to take celebrity fashion seriously when this is how they dress to the airport? Well, at least the pursey’s caught my eye — anyone know who it’s by? Lady Gaga arrives at the Sydney Airport,

I have what I like to think is pretty elastic skin — I don’t have too much trouble with skin when I chub up in the winter or slim down. (or try to, anyway) However, as I’m getting older (yikes!) I’ve noticed the skin in my ‘trouble areas’ tend to be a little sluggish to catch up...

Thank you everyone for voting and providing your feedback — it really helps me decide what material will be CT appropriate or not! So I’ve decided I’m going to keep my eclectic mix of posts, but proportion them appropriately from your feedback. SO… we’re looking at: 60% CT The good stuff...

Not telling you the brand, not telling you the price. Just tell me, cute or not?

Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that I have been alluding to a “big purchase”… and when I say big, I mean one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make in a lifetime...

There’s something about the way Rebecca Taylor does pink… ultimately girly but not in a plastic, Betsey Johnson kind of way. I really like the blush pink of this flat hobo — what a great day-to-day bag for the summer! Only $188 on Gilt.com from $475...

I am such a sucker for whimsical jewelry that tells a story… whether it reminds you of the trip you took when you bought it, or if it reminds you of something from your childhood...

Sephora Brand Sephora Sun Safety Kit ($110 Value) Sephora Sun Safety Kit For a limited time, get a collection of samples from Sephora’s most popular sun products to test and find your perfect match this summer...

In one little Miss Marc tote. What more can you ask? Keep this emergency beach kit in your car, or use your the clear miss marc tote for your weekend shopping. Together or apart, you’ll find multi-uses for this set. ($300 at net-a-porter.com)

Call it a mid-season crisis but I’ve been more and more attracted to color lately, especially when it comes to handbags. I haven’t given Chloe any love lately (frankly, the last few collections didn’t warrant it) but I am loving the new Chloe Ethel tote in this worn violet leather...

I’m always on the lookout for interesting-but-basic tees — I am a completely grungy couch potato on the weekends. And, being a graphic designer, I tend to be attracted to graphical elements, in this case, typography...

My favorite scent in the world! This is your best bet to try it — pick up a body scrub and a sorbet and get the luscious body lotion for free. To Redeem: Add the body lotion to your shopping cart and enter promo code: MOM09 at checkout Expires on Mother’s D

I have to say there is something magical about a Rebecca Minkoff sample sale… something that the bargain bin at Bloomingdale’s can’t beat, something that’s just completely missing from browsing discounted Minkoff bags o

And yet a little bit more clicking found me a cute little vignette of photos on how Sofia Coppola came about her collaborative collection with Louis Vuitton...

I was checking out Louis Vuitton’s new online store (looks like they are inching away from eluxury) and just a little bit of clicking around found me the next lust item on my list. The Neo Cabby (Monogram Denim) now comes in two pastel colors, pink and grey...

I’m glad I waited just a little longer to stock up on Kiehl’s since Hautelook.com is having a special sale today and tomorrow. Prices range from 40-50% off on various body, face, hair, mens and pets products. HauteLook.com doens’t require an invite — just register for free to access sales...

You don’t really see a whole lot of ladies who lunch out here in Los Angeles, and even less so ladies who tea. One of my best friends invited me out to tea over the weekend in her hood, Pasadena...

The newest GAP collection featuring CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees will be out on June 16th, with key pieces in GAP’s signature fabric. Put away your white dress shirts, this year we’ll be seeing khaki...

How often can you say that about liquid eye liner? I was doubly-impressed when I tried out Rock & Republic’s Noir Eye Liner in Vertigo...

One of my favorite shoe brands is on Ideeli today… I love almost everything about Guillaume Hinfray. Their luscious leathers and suedes, the comfortable height of their heels and their bold yet creamy colors...

When anyone says to me “Hey, I think you’ll like this bag…” I always get a kick out of what comes next. Especially when it comes from a boyfriend. I have -never- had a boy correctly guess my taste in bags. And I’ve actually tested this theory...

When was the last time you walked into a department store, coupon in hand, only to find that it’s not valid for fragrances or cosmetics? Screw that, get 15% off the entire store at Sephora until midnight PST tonight...

I bought a bag full of oranges from the Farmer’s Market on Sunday thinking, wouldn’t it be great to make my own fresh-squeezed orange juice in the mornings? Ok I lie, that’s not how it happened...

To offset some major electronic purchases this month, I am going for as long as I can without eating out...

I went to Target today to get first pick of the Loomstate collection — so glad I didn’t wait! The selection fit my style more than the Rogan collection of a few months ago, and loving the super-soft 100% organic cotton. I picked up a few tees and the black dress below. All great summer basics...

Gilt is having part one of their clearance sale today and after back-and-forth clicking I was able to secure two items in my size...

I’ve always been a fan of the jawbone — I haven’t used a bluetooth headset that I liked more. This one fits well, has great sound quality and looks sleek. (I have the gold and it blends in well with my skin tone and ear so it looks hidden. I just picked up a black one for the BF...

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