Blue Willow Paradise

I have a slight obsession about blue willow decorative items. Vases, lamps, pillows, couches, teapots, cups, plates, flower pots, sake cups, etc, you get the idea. Every time I see a blue willow piece with Asian motif (not the Dutch blue and white windmills) I have a very irresistible urge to buy it. Can you be a neat freak in life but have hoarding-ish tendencies towards one thing? I'm not sure, but I think that's whats happening to me.

Yesterday I made the most amazing discovery in the middle of Soho. It is a 3 floor megastore that is filled with the most amazing blue and white pottery I have ever seen. And to make matters worse for my wallet, it is priced extremely well. In the first 15 minutes I picked 9 things that I needed to have, unfortunately they are all super sized and are not subway-friendly so I will return on the weekend with my man-friend to help load and carry them.

If you are just as excited as I am about blue willow vases or all things Asian, then head to Pearl River in Soho, 495 Broadway, NYC and let me know which one was your favorite!

PS this is not a paid post and all opinions are my own

MANGO February 2013 lookbook

Mango leather and suede moto jackets are such eye candy. The brand's latest lookbook from February and some of my fav pieces from the current collection.

GRAMMYS Fashion Best and Worst

55th GRAMMY Awards are coming up this weekend. The same day as the Prabal Gurung release for Target! It's going to be an eventful Sunday in my house. I thought I would take a few moments and reminisce about the past fashion faux pas and triumphs. Enjoy this mini ride down memory lane.

PS If you had to pick a winner, who would it be?

Katy Perry - no favorites here

Christina Aguilera - painful to look at but #2 is at least passable (Madame Gres)

Beyonce - it's been too long since 2005 knockout days of Roberto Cavalli (#2 black)

Jennifer Lopez - the infamous Versace <3

Carrie Underwood - these are on the safe side, but she looks beautiful and timeless

Mary J. Blige 

Taylor Swift - the black Kaufman Franco is a winner

Gwen Stefani - rock legend, amazing and pregs in the leopard L.A.M.B.

Alicia Keys

Whitney Houston

Sheryl Crow - major NO

Miley Cyrus

Gloria Estefan

Rihanna

LeAnn Rhymes

Pink

Celine Dion

Missy Elliott

Fergie

Ciara

Faith Hill

Thanks to US Weekly for the images

My Picks: DSW

Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I hate paying retail! And they will also tell you that I love shoes!  I selected a few pairs from the current DSW selection. Heels, flats, boots and a pair of sneakers. Technically Converse are not sneakers, and I never wear sneakers to go out, but I couldn't resist the Tiffany-blue.

Shop my picks here:

PS This post is not sponsored and the selections are entirely my own