Pencey Cummerbund Dress

Gossip Girl is one of my favorite shows for two very important reasons- 1. to see what everyone is wearing 2. Chuck Bass. While I tend to favor Serena's sense of style over Blair's, its Leighton Meester who shines once the cameras stop rolling. So naturally, the second the Pencey Cummerbund Dress came in- the same one Meester wore but in go to black I had to have it. Its debut was last night when it became not only one of my favorite dresses but also my boyfriend's. Pick yours up now and be ready to turn heads!

xo amanda

Caroline Hedaya

Every morning when I wake up I usually wear the first thing that comes to my mind. This is becoming incerasingly problematic because I cannot stop lusting after fall pieces that have not yet come out! For every chic party or event I attend the exact same dress comes into my mind- the most gorgeous floral print Caroline Hedaya dress. The line, created by FIT grads Caroline Hedaya and Donna Baxter, is designed for a "graceful stylish woman with a sense of humor." I am impatiently awaiting the arrival of the fall collection!!! (and yes- I already have all my choices pre-ordered because I would absolutely die if I missed out!)

New Pencey Arrivals

I know I've already discussed my Pencey obsession so I just wanted to let you know that new merchandise has arrived in the store!!! Be sure to check it out!!!!

Elizabeth and James

Okay, I know I have already mentioned it in passing, but I simply must dedicate this next post to one of my favorite lines, Elizabeth and James. Designed by the amazingly chic Olsen twins, the line "brings a couture sensibility to the contemporary customer." The collection is "inspired by the mix of uptown and downtown, masculine and feminine, and casual and dressy, the Elizabeth and James collection is unique in the mixture of androgynous menswear inspired blazers and shirts with delicate mini-dresses, feminine detailing, sequins and unusual fabrics."

I just placed an order for holiday and I cannot wait for it to arrive in store!

xo amanda

quotes taken from elizabethandjames.us
photo- Vanessa Hudgens in Elizabeth and James Tokyo Top

Bella Jacket from Twilight

Okay I'll admit...I might have a small crush on Robert Pattison. That said, I have never seen Twilight or read the books. Maybe when I do it will develop into the all-consuming love so many girls are professing for Edward. Enter the BB Dakota Bella Jacket- the same jacket worn by Bella in the first Twilight film. I know the blue was featured in the film but i am also a fan of the black. Maybe if you order one you will find your own Edward.....

xo amanda

Shoes

Like every girl, I LOVE shoes. The pair I've been lusting after forever, Givenchy's amazingly gorgeous Cuff Sandal, is marked down at Barneys. Another new markdown is Pierre Hardy's Thong Gladiator sandal which I am also in love with and at a much more feasible price point.

I can barely contain how excited I am that my favorite line, Elizabeth and James (which NV is going to begin carrying!!!!!!!) has forayed into footwear. My picks are the Jean Envelope High Heel Booties, the Edge Huarache Sandals, and the Olisa Open Toe Ankle Strap Pumps.

My most recent shoe purchase has been the Charles by Charles David Simmer in bone. They are absolutely gorgeous and look far more expensive than they actually are. They also look perfect with my Pencey Duplex Dress! Another plus is that they are shockingly comfortable.

xo amanda