In the Valley of the Dolls

Without doubt, my favorite book, or at least, general leader of the expansive pack of books that I consider favorites, is Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls. I've read it countless times since I've discovered it, and every time I dive into the glamorous world of these mid century New York girls, I'm totally transfixed. Anne's desperation to create a passionate life for herself, Jennifer's struggle to be love, Neely's deep personal tragedies... The handsome men, the barbiturate abuse, the eyeliner! I love it all.

I've seen the movie almost as many times as I've read the book, but like a true elitist book snob, I prefer the literature to the film. There are images in my head about the way that the characters should look-- for instance, I've never forgiven the casting agent for not casting a blonder Anne, but I still adore the style of the film.

It mediates the line between campy, retro filmmaking and stylish cinematography. The background images of the girl's apartments are my inspiration for my own apartments, and the snappy little coats and hats and evening gowns are all deeply covetable. I love the drama in every scene, and here are a few of my favorite stills to share the glorious, sexy escapade that is this story!

Netflix it! NOW!

Babushka Boutique

Babushka is what I call my geriatric, hailing-from-the-old-country, quirky grandmother. And while she's awesome in a collects-buttons and makes-cakes way, I wouldn't call her chic. So I was a bit distracted by the Etsy shop Babushka Boutique. I'm thinking, older Eastern-European schmatas, but -ping!- this is genius!

leathertte turban, $29

harem jodphur leggings, $36

oversized assymetrical t-shirt dress, $48

indian ethnic aztek paperbag high waist miniskirt wtih pockets, $38

long feather strech head band, $16

One of each please!

"relaxed, organic & comfortable"

Australian brand Morrison has been a staple of gorgeous, drapey pieces that are so perfectly architectural that they're modern, yet so soft and beautifully constructed that they're classic. I love everything about the brand, from the fact that it's named after the designer's dog, to the style of the photography on their website. Some favorites, you ask? Why, here you go! 

Ava knit top, Bailee pant

Deni dress, Fabienne singlet

Madison swing top, Violet cami

Anais dress, Audrey jacket

Angeni jacket, Jimmy tank, Deni skirt

Kaili top, Audrey cropped pants

Lili top, Bailee pants

For more clothes that you're going to covet, check out Morrison's gorgeous website!

well, shucks!

The lovely hippie frou frou (who btw reminds me of the lovely Jenny Lewis) bestowed me with this lovely award and totally made my day! Enough to make me feel completely looooovely. (Which is my new favorite word, by the way, in case you didn't notice.)

And now I have the honor of passing it on to my fellow bloggers. You lovelies on this list are some of my favorite bloggers and I hope this little pixel stamp makes you as giddy as it did for me.

Lovely Blog Awards

- all in your inner space

she's the hipster I used to be/ want to party with.

- feather hunter

miss editorial and fashion image genius.

- i see jane mary

adorable. 

- jo's clothes

the british girl I wish I was.

- life in lomo

She's so cool, she's at the Cannes Film Festival right now.

- pop your fashion pill

Mads supplied the first comment ever on miss materialist, and for that, I adore her blindly.

- professionally trendy

The inspiration.

- rhapsody in boots

The funniest person I've met online. And is it weird to say style soul mate?

- sex and coffee

If I could raid one closet, it'd be hers. 

- style porn

She writes the way I think- dry, witty, hilarious, unapologetically real.

"Giant, awesome rings"

I've been verifiably obsessed with enormous rings lately, and my favorite place for vintage via the internet is still the lovely etsy.com. I found these by searching "giant awesome rings" and the results are just that. Whiiiiiiiich one do I get?? Ah, the decisions. 

This giant lion ring is so 70s fab... I want to wear it with a muumuu and big sunglasses in Palm Springs. 

I think the spiral detailing alongside the sides of this ring are what got me-- it's just so ornate.

And this, although the priciest of the bunch, is faaaaaaaaabulous in everywhich way. 

The description is "gorgeous, big and gaudy" and that just about sums up everything I want in a ring. 

And I think this one is utterly perfect for me, for this moment. It's vintage 60s, which I adore, and it's embellished but simple enough to wear all day, every day. 

maison martin margiela

Because it's awesome, that's why.

streetwear inspiration

I lovelovelove these shots from FaceHunter... they're making me think of summer in a sartorially-correct, schleppy tank-top less way.

from all over

I'm blowing town for a couple of days in favor of the artifice that is Las Vegas, so today for me is all about packing and laundry, but here are some goodies for you all, from all over the great internet frontier. 

Rumi is a cat person too.

Emma parties on.

Camille gets ready for the heat.

Feather Hunter keeps it hot.

Jowy keeps it adorable.

Noemi enjoys Cannes.

StylePorn loves San Francisco.

Too Many Tights posted some more tights.

Wearfare makes a case for high waisted bottoms. 

I'll be thinking about you guys from the pyramids, castles, greek ruins, eiffel towers and white tigers that dot the Nevada landscape. I'm coming back with a tan, a shot liver, maybe some big fake boobies and a new husband.