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No Introduction Neccessary…

In Daily Musings, Maylana's Dream List, New Loves! on April 20, 2012 at 9:42 am

For these exquisite Tom Ford  sandals!  What more can I really say about these, other to drool over 5″ of beautiful heel!  I’ll just let them speak for themselves, while I obsess over the purple ones above.  From Mr. Ford’s  S/S 2012 collection, the only thing to ask yourself is which pair? Remember they’re going to cost you a month’s rent, so choose wisely! 🙂

Available at Tom Ford – 845 Madison Avenue (near 70th Street), New York, NY 10021

Happy Friday Dahhlings!  Have a fabulous, blessed and glorious weekend!!

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Going Aqua…

In Daily Musings on April 16, 2012 at 11:17 pm

Update 4/17 – just found out from @justsitpretty this bag is called the Kristin Elevated Satchel and it’s no longer available in aqua… Bummer!  eBay here I come!!!

I just discovered this amazing aqua coloured Coach bag which I found on @justsitpretty’s Pinterest board. Do you hear me screaming just have to have!!! I am obsessed with this colour. This bag is simply gorgeous!!! It is 11:11 pm at night. I’m going to track this baby down tomorrow.

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The Georgetown Experience…

In Daily Musings on April 16, 2012 at 11:27 am

 

I wanted this dress, but of course, they were sold out and would not remove this one from the window, which was my size...

Happy Monday dahhlings, I hope you had a beautiful and fabulous weekend.

After a really crazy day on Saturday, I decided to be spontaneous and venture down to Georgetown in Washington, DC, with its chic stores and cobbled streets (side bar – never ever go into Georgetown in clog heeled sandals).  Going into Georgetown is always a harrowing experience, hence why I hardly go down there.  Georgetown was fun and a mistake at the same time.  It was great because I got to visit some of my favourite stores,  Anthropologie, Zara, Cusp and Hu’s Shoes among others, and do a little shopping; now here’s the downside; Georgetown’s crowded cobbled streets are not meant for heels of any kind, it is strictly a flat shoe kind of town. 

Those same cobbled streets will cause your feet to start screaming and you’ll also be spending most of your time conducting a high wire balancing act on those cobble stones.  On top of all of that, there were what appeared to be thousands of people, most of them college kids on spring break, and then there was the awful traffic with drivers trying their absolute best to run you over.  If you’re going into Georgetown to shop, you’ve got to go early and be out of there by noon (remember this was a spontaneous decision on my part).  You’ll also find that Georgetown is like a black hole, it’s a hassle getting down there (no metro and driving is a nightmare, your only sane option is busing it, the Circulator is best); and definitely hard to get out of (can I get a bloody taxi please!!!).

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend, I certainly did, minus the trek to Georgetown.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous, there was no need to stay in.  It appears we’re going to have this weather until at least Wednesday.  We’ll see what mother nature decides to throw our way after that.

Wishing you a fabulous and glorious week!

 Anthropologie: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp

Zara : http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/us/en/zara-us-S2012

Cusp: http://www.cusp.com/

Hu’s Shoes: http://husonline.com/

 

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Missoni Missoni…

In Daily Musings on April 13, 2012 at 9:45 pm

Update 4/24 – Now available on Converse.com

I’m not really a sneaker type of girl, my sneakers are strictly for running. I will say I do think these Missoni for Converse Chuck Taylor’s are kind of funky; I’m especially taken with the pink and green ones.

I’d wear these with a white shirtdress, a low slung belt and a big cross body bag for a day of shopping in Georgetown. These babies are a limited edition and only available while stocks last, starting April 14.

Available only at Missoni boutiques – $200.

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Topsy Turvy…

In Daily Musings on April 11, 2012 at 9:13 pm

Update 4/12 – I just found out this jewelry box can be found at Anthropologie and retails at $298… Wow!!

I was just browsing around on Pinterest and found this interesting jewelry box, and thought it interesting enough to post. I think I’m going to try to find one of these.

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A Bubble Gum Pink Wednesday…

In Daily Musings, New Loves! on April 11, 2012 at 9:44 am

 

Update 4/11:  It’s seems everyone is in love with my green Longchamp bag, which has overshadowed the pink clutch.  Thanks to everyone who complimented it. Unfortunately this colour came out about 3 years ago, therefore it is no longer available.  Longchamp always creates an extra special colour each season.  The colour I love right now is the orange, which will be a lovely pop of colour for the summer.  See collection here:   http://www.longchamp.com/en/le-pliage-women-255.html

This was supposed to have been yesterday’s post, but it was a long and crazy day of wearing many hats.  There are lots of exciting things happening, I’ll fill you in when everything has been confirmed. 

I’ve added yet another vintage handbag to my ever-expanding collection. I received my lovely new vintage clutch from Adrian Company Vintage, who are located on Etsy.  Thanks Olga for the speedy shipping.   The clutch is a gorgeous bubble gum pink  and really soft.  This bag is definitely from the 70’s with its chevron stripe and wrist strap. 

Do you remember your mum going out and  carrying one of these? If you ‘re a child of the 70’s like I am, then you certainly do!  It’s going to be one of my go to bags when I’m having a Diana Ross 1970’s moment.

 Adrian Company Vintage has a lovely assortment of vintage clothing and accessories on Etsy; beautifully curated at great prices.

Visit them at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdrianCompanyVintage?ref=ss_profile

Have a fabulous hump day Dahhlings!

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It’s A Gorgeous Monday…

In Daily Musings on April 9, 2012 at 11:25 am

Sending you spring tulips, to celebrate your fabulous Monday

Happy Bank Holiday Monday, to my UK family and happy Monday to everyone else.  I hope you’re having a wonderful and fabulous Easter.  I hope you spent yesterday with good food, family and giving thanks to God.  I had a fantastic weekend, accomplished quite a bit.  We’re having gorgeous weather here today, I’m sitting at my desk looking out the window, with the trees swaying in the breeze.. This is the life!! This is the type of weather that inspires me to be super creative.  It’s absolutely lovely. 

My line of iPad cases are coming along quite nicely, and selling briskly I might add, I haven’t even posted them online yet, and they are going like hot cakes.  I’ve been sending pics to clients and they are snapping them up.  The new batch will be available shortly, I’m  just waiting for my bamboo tags to arrive.  More colour combos also on the way.

If you would like further details, please email me @ lana@maylana.com.  The cases will soon be available on my website www.maylana.com and also at the Maylana’s Closet Etsy store; which I am building as we speak.  Worldwide shipping available.  All major credit cards and PayPal accepted. (Hey I’ve got to do some self promotion while I’m blogging 🙂 It’s a great marketing platform).  10% discount to all fellow bloggers/followers once collection is online.

 

Image representing Etsy as depicted in CrunchBase

  And remember ladies…

 

And if that doesn’t work…

My Home Town!!!

Have a fabulous Monday Dahhlings!

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White On White…

In Daily Musings on April 4, 2012 at 8:42 pm

I just saw these dresses posted by Michael Kors on Instagram. Aren’t they gorgeous??? I just had to post. I’m so ready for summer. Aren’t you?

Update 4/5: The dress on the left is called the Capri dress, that’s the one I want!!

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A Very Cherry Body…

In Daily Musings on April 4, 2012 at 10:21 am

Now that the cherry blossom festival is more or less over, and you missed it like I did, you can appease yourself with the Organix Cherry Blossom Rice Milk Cashmere B0dy Creme and Body Wash.  In my opinion, the body creme is one of the most luxurious body lotions for under $10 that I’ve found in a long time. 

This lotion gives more expensive body lotions a good run for their money.  What I like about this lotion; is after applying, if you look closely it actually leaves tiny gold sparkles on your skin. I looked quite luminescent if I say so myself.  When it first happened I thought I was seeing things, but no, it really does leave this beautiful light sheen on your skin.

Whether you use both products together or not, your skin feels really hydrated.  This is inexpensive enough to give yourself the daily treat you deserve every day.  The whole Organix hair and body range is fantastic with it’s natural and fruity ingredients.  For my hair I’m using the Macadamia Oil shampoo.

You can pick up the Organix range at most drug or big box stores.

http://www.organixhair.com/frontpage

Have a fabulous hump day Daahlings!

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Chloe, Diane & White…

In Daily Musings, Maylana's Dream List on April 3, 2012 at 11:20 am

I just love these Chloe dresses! They look so light and airy and extremely fabulous with their fine accordion pleats.  I think you’d look stylishly cool attending a outdoor summer wedding reception in one of these.  I wonder if Zara or more likely BCBG Max Azaria will recreate a similar dress?  These two among others tend to copy straight from the runway, or maybe it’ll show up next year at the Chloe outlet in Woodbury Commons, NY, that will be the only way I’m getting one.

Diane von Furestenberg S/S 2012

If you’re looking for something nice and crisp to wear while out meeting your best friend for brunch at Bouchon Bakery in New York, one glorious spring Sunday, you can never ever go wrong in this beautiful white Diane Von Furstenberg dress.  Diane’s iconic wrap dresses are forever classic.  Similar styles are available at Zara’s, Topshop, H&M and the like, if you’re trying not to break the bank.

 Note: Because I’m not from the U.S., the  whole not wearing white before memorial day doesn’t apply to me,  who created that law?  I’ve read the history, but as far as I’m concerned it doesn’t apply.  Live dangerously, wear white whenever you like!  Always remember, a Diva sets her own rules, she never ever follows!

Take my quick poll and let me know what you think!

 

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