• thank you to the lovely blog, the love list.

• these. yellow. shorts. to die for, right burgy?

• i have a thing for elephants. AND kate spade.

• Here's to sartorial bartending. 

• Enjoy this sunny shot in honor of the 50th anniversary of JFK's inaugural address. Photo was taken in the summer of 1953 (via).

• this photo was taken in LA for J. Crew's spring 2011 catalog... available end of January. read more about the sunny shoot here. 

• a snowy day like this deserves a cashmere cowlneck sweater.

THE MAD HATTER: have I gone mad?
ALICE: i'm afraid so. you're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.

alice in wonderland

• a couple to be remembered. 

• the hair, the lipstick and THOSE SUNGLASSES! summer could not come soon enough. 

two GIANT pom-pom buns

• Alice + Olivia for KIDS (!!!) Spring 2011. (via Refinery29)

Emma Roberts

• what a doll. 

“ She's got electric boots, a mohair suit
You know I read it in a magazine...
-Sir Elton John

Bueller?

• Ladies and gentlemen, you are such a wonderful crowd, we'd like to play a little tune for you... i'll never get tired of this movie. The Love List put together this brilliant collage of Ferris's favorite gal, Sloane Peterson. Spring seems to be leaning towards this cool girl's style, and I couldn't be happier about it. 

Golden Globes 2011

• loved these looks -- just gorgeous. (via people.com)

“ I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

— Yves Saint Laurent (via fresheveryday)

• the boy's club (via thealwaysgentleman)

• ohh -- these chairs! (thanks)

• Winnie and Kevin. (thanks)

• all hail the king. 

“I don’t know how you learn from success. I haven’t figured that part out.” - Jay Z

• summer LOVIN'

• cutest thing of the day -- a father/daughter rendition of "Home" by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros.

• stunning illustrations by Miss Capricho (via OhJoy)

• oh -- this dress! you make my heart ache. love the way this was shot. (via bluepoolroad)

Jack Spade Spring 2011

• check out the lookbook here. 

• a save-the-date with confetti by the fabulous Cheree Berry. (via simple + pretty)

• let there be light. 

• Michael Van Der Ham via I'm Revolting (thanks suz)

{crab bruschetta}
4 thin slices sourdough bread
olive oil, for brushing
2 tablespoons whole-egg mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
sea salt and cracked black pepper
400g cooked crab meat
1 large mild green chilli, sliced
2 green onions (scallions), sliced
lime wedges, to serve

Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F). Brush the oil and place on a baking tray. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crispy and golden. Set aside. Place the mayonnaise, lime juice and rind, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Add the crab and toss to combine. Spoon the crab mixture onto the bread, top with the chilli and green onion and serve with the lime. Serves 4.

• SO YUMMY. i want this in my mouth. (via thisisglamorous)

• I kicked 2010 to the curb in sequins and cheetah. Happy New Year!