Blonder Ambitions

LOOK OF THE WEEK – BOYS’ SCHOOL PREP

November 18, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

1. Done and Dusted Cardigan $55 2. Quiz Bowl Cardigan $50 3. Lounge Sesh Cardigan $48 4. Sequ-Ins and Outs Skirts $60 5. Circle of Wildlife Skirt $38 6. Night Prowl Skirt $55 7. Vintage Floral Anne Klein Scarf $30 8. Vintage U & I Scarf $25 9. Vintage Heart of Blue Scarf $20 10. Givenchy Contrast Trim Square Shade $295 11. Oliver Peoples Daddy B $311 12. Oliver Peoples Soloist $520 13. ... Read the Post

Layers... warmth... and a bit of edge... all inspired by uniforms common in preparatory schools {why leave the style to the kids?}

VISUAL INSPIRATION – STYLE

November 17, 2011 by Kiki E. 3 Comments

{the original source of all images can be found via my tumblr} ... Read the Post

Inspiration is vital. Here are some photographs that currently inspire my style… a picture is worth a thousand words. Dream on, dreamer.

MUST HAVES – WINTER WISHLIST

November 15, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

1. Hardwood Floors 2. The IT Bossi Camera Bag 3. French bulldog puppy 4. Vintage phone 5. Dooney & Bourke 'Florentine' Vachetta Leather Satchel 6. White wool coat 7. Hot chocolate bar 8. Sick camera 9. 2011 Schwinn Cream Single-Speed Women's Bike 10. "Love" ring 11. Sam Edelman 'Lorissa' Pump 12. Gold sequin dress ... Read the Post

it's never too early to start your christmas list... been an awful good girl, santa baby...

CURRENT OBSESSION – THE NOOK & JONATHAN ADLER

November 14, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

I have always been {and will likely always be} obsessed with reading. The thought that I could carry around an entire library in one device was thrilling and that's why The Nook {a handheld electronic library} was on my birthday wishlist. After receiving The Nook, I have been on a reading frenzy... and I realized that my Nook needed to be spiced up a bit, as it has become an accessory of sorts ... Read the Post

A virtual library housed in a case made by a leading designer... who knew nerdiness was so chic?

LOOK OF THE WEEK – STREET LAYERS

November 11, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

1. M.Patmos Sequined Blouse $595 2. Yves Saint Laurent Twill Leopard Scarf $635 3. At Attention Vest $45 4. Burberry Brit Mannok Sweater $395 5. Burberry Prorsum Hooded Toggle Coat $2,695 6. C.P. Company Plaid Scarf $125 7. Upper Haight Shoulder Bag $170 8. Leisurely Drive Glovelettes $50 9. Poetic Versatility Bag $60 10. Route Sixty-Kicks Boot $169 11. Be Buckle Soon Boot $50 12. Just Trekkin' In ... Read the Post

You love that sequined top... that cozy scarf... that killer blazer. Don't pick one. Wear them all. It's Autumn... bundle up.

MUST HAVES – ALL ABOUT LEGS

November 10, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

1. Knee-d to Know Tights $32 2. For Sheer in Bows $15 3. Betsey Johnson Never Before Seam Tights $24 4. Rag & Bone Dean Legwarmer $175 5. Extra Long Leg Warmers $15 6. SMNY Cableknit Pom Pom Legwarmers $12 7. San Francisco Summer Socks $10 8. Hard Cordial Socks $12 9. Last Day of Camping Socks $18 10. Secret Crush Tights $15 11. Suspended Style Thigh Highs $28 12. Yes or Noir Tights $15 ... Read the Post

Fall means crisp weather... and more opportunities to flaunt cozy hosiery, sexy backseams, unexpected legwarmers, and ruffled socks.

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