Providence Classic

Wednesday

Copy Cat's Done it Again

Crate & Barrel's Colette Bed (queen) for $1600

Urban Home's Lauren Bed (queen) for $599

The Lauren Bed styled in a home:

Get the chic copy here!

Via the most clever of blogs.

Monday

Spring 2011 New York

Fashion Week is full-force in New York City (and at its fabulous new home in Lincoln Center). Here are some of my faves so far:

Casual prints by eco-friendly Suno.

DKNY- lose the bow, keep the darling skirt.

Lela Rose perfects the cut out trend with a ladylike twist. Hands down one of the most chic dresses I've seen. Her shoes, once again, were a preview to her upcoming Payless collection and just adorable. Will be purchasing the saffron raffia peep toe mary janes.

An adorable yellow color with lots of texture from Peter Som.

Ports 1961 - yes to the whole look.

Another Ports 1961: a beautiful, Grecian-slash-1970's Halston with new proportions (longer sleeves, higher neck, ankle length).

And the talented Jason Wu:

Bianca Jagger meets Carolina Herrera Jason Wu styles.

Saturated color, stripes and classic pants.

A new dress silhouette.

Love all of it - nude top to an ombre-style navy bottom, petals galore and ultra flattering. Want it.

Just gorgeous.

Sunday

Football Fever

Football fever has officially gripped the Midwest. Not only did the Packers beat the Eagles today (the grocery store was a wasteland as everyone was glued to their televisions and eating brats), but Badger football has launched. In fact, one of my mom's best friends scored tickets to the Madison/Ohio State game in October, when my parents make the trek out here! It is officially the biggest game of the entire season, and Una and I can't wait to go.

In the meantime, there are plenty of Badger alums down here in Milwaukee celebrating school pride. Check out a neighbor's front yard:

Tremendous.

Friday

City by the Bay

Some pics from our trip out west to see Dr. Blake, who Jon "has known for his entire life, but you [Blake] only knew me since you were born. I win."

Special times and lots and lots of delicious food. I hear the tuna ceviche and plaintain chips calling me! I'm coming, friends!

"The Bridge"

San Francisco from Belvedere Island

Sonoma & Napa

Una going right to the source

WOW - White Oak Winery, also known as Worst of the Wines.

Ooh, bad. We didn't even finish our tasting. And you know that's saying something, coming from me, "Never Leave a Glass Behind" Bloom.

As my personal Mecca, I made a run for the Napa woods, but was eventually captured and dragged back to the car. Rude.

Alcatraz . . . we shall meet you next time, my friend. I hear the ghost of Birdman calling me already.

Sea lions at Fisherman's Wharf. Boy, were they noisy.

The hills (and electric grid lines which all public transportation uses). Saturday and Sunday I foolishly went running around Dolores Park. My legs were on fire from the steep climbs and I wisely gave up by Monday.