Isabel Marant Jenny boot

Love the new Isabel Marant Jenny boot, part of the SS12 collection. Somehow Isabel Marant has figured out a way to make a manly boot cute and girly.
$580 at Barneys online (only available in Anthracite- dark grey.)
Or La Garconne has the Taupe for pre-order (pictured).

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Although I'm still not sure how I feel about Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (I loved Noomi Rapace in the Swedish version), I loved the Givenchy white cutout dress she wore to the NYC premiere. Delicate and tough all at the same time! And the detail shots really show what a work of art this dress is. Kudos to Rooney Mara's stylist, well done. Very much looking forward to seeing David Fincher's take on this dark thriller.

Peacoats

A.P.C. Caban Court 70's Peacoat - $500 at Stuart and Wright

VS.

J.Crew Majesty Peacoat - $258 at jcrew.com

Long term, I'd be happier with the A.P.C. one for sure - better quality, classic fit, less pilling usually -- but the price is pretty steep for something so basic.  Also the J.Crew one comes in a rainbow of great colors, including a sunny yellow. I was in the market for just a plain navy one. Hoping for a sale to start soon on either one, which would make the decision much easier...

Muuto teapot and mugs

I am loving my new "bulky" teapot and mugs in dandelion yellow from Scandinavian design collective Muuto. A cookie jar and sugar are also part of the collection, which is available in grey, white and yellow.

Muuto is slowing taking over my home as I now have multiple pieces from them including: lights, flower pots, fruit bowl, and some great wool storage bins made from recycled plastic that I use for toy storage.

And I have several items on my wishlist - mainly lights:

Muuto is sold at DWR and other small design boutiques.

Milk magazine - kids street style

I just discovered the "look de rue" street-style section on Milk magazine's website. Milk is a French magazine (with English text in the back) that is specifically a children's fashion magazine but has many other interesting things besides kids stuff. Their website is just as inventive. The only thing cuter than stylish kids - think Suri Cruise - is adorable stylish French kids walking the streets of Paris. I really like how all the kids are posing without actually looking like they are posing.

1960s Cameo Earrings

In desperate need of new earrings, I stopped by Gilt, an estate jewelry store here in Portland. I found these beautiful 1960's cameo drop earrings in 18k gold. The pointed triangular trim is my favorite feature.

Tartan Plaid Repetto

 

I spotted these new tartan plaid creations from classic ballerina brand Repetto while reading Milk, the uber-chic French children's magazine. Then I discovered that the classic ballet style - the BB - is available in adult sizes at saks.com. And Opening Ceremony is selling both the oxford - the Zizi - in adult sizes and the ballerina flat in kids sizes. I am a sucker for plaid and these are a nice refresh of Repetto's classic styles.  Adult ballet flats are $265 at saks. Adult zizi are $325 at opening ceremony. Kids ballet flats are $150 at opening ceremony in euro sizes 28-34.