My own Miu Miu Collar

Where to begin...

1. I KNOW I KNOW the Spring 2010 Miu Miu collection has appeared on bajillions of style/fashion blogs since they came out, and I'm sorry to be all in your face about it too.

2. My camera is actually part of a joint custody with a bff and was supposed to be in Roswell this weekend, so alas, I must resort to terrible cell phone pics.

3. For anyone who personally knows me, I hate taking pics, I hate glorifying myself in any capacity, and I feel like a total tool throwing myself out there saying "hey look at me!"

BUT I am pleased with my results, got a ton of complements with this look, and would simply like to show my creation with you--

Hair inspired by Prada and Interview Magazine's March 2010 shoot by Mark Segal:

My own DIY collar, paired with fitted black suit jacket and shin-length black pencil skirt, black lace camisole under an electric yellow tank, and my most favorite accessory ever-- black sparrow and rose cameo necklace by Lara Lewis.

Why do I look pissed here? I don't know. I think that's my concentration look. I was having a hard time steadying my phone haha. Plus, people say I always look pissed, so this must just be my natural expression?? haha!

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Special note: Lara Lewis can also be found here on blogger.

While her work is on Etsy, she has just recently opened up her own shop, so do check out both shops!

Miu Miu Brooches

Anyone else notice the kitty brooches from Miu Miu's spring 2010 collection? Aside from all the crazy prints, they had coordinating brooches on the shirts and clutches, including the sparrows and naked ladies lol.

I also love that these brooches can be used in all kinds of ways- embellishing blouses, clutches, also hats, anything!

*See the brooches on the hats below?

The Daily Truffle has a DIY for these cute little brooches. Just click the image below for a link to the tutorial:

Garden at Twilight

One beautiful evening I was out watering the plants and just had to take pics. Inspired by Lara Lewis and her garden adventures, I wanted to share them with you. And, as I don't really have any readers, this post is really just for a select few of you in mind (you know who you are! lol) Any way, it was a gorgeous evening, the air was heavy with the scent of roses, sun was setting... so amazing. I highly recommend viewing the pictures up close, because, maybe I'm biased, and I think they're pretty up close lol. So much is missed in the crappy low-res views here.

These roses were sooo crazy bright in the direct sunlight. Almost too bright to look at, especially mixed in with the red snapdragons.

This is the first year our snapdragons have REALLY taken off. They're so beautiful, but hard to photograph in the bright sun. I loved the shadows they cast behind them though.

I have nooo idea what the little blue/purple flowers are (above), but they're really cool in person, especially mixed in with the bright green leaves.

Wave petunias, sweet potatoe vine, snapdragons, unknown blue/purple flowers, and mums all mixed in.

And finally, last pic of the day, just before the sun set. Wish this photo turned out better.

Houston Art Walk

Saturday, May 15, 2010
2pm-8pm

Meet the artists, hear live music, food, beer and wine tastings, prizes AND free admission!

Céleste Boursier-Mougenot At London's Barbican

I know contemporary art and intallation art is kind of love/hate sort of thing, and honestly, I'm the same way. But I heard about this guy and wanted to check it out for myself. I personally am a sucker for cute tiny little birds and ambient sounds, like windchimes or guitar distortion lol. The first video is think is more 'official' but the second one has pretty grass and water close ups lol. The whole installation is basically about sound ("From Here to Ear") and this is just one section of it. Whether or not you consider it art (mind you, it's CONCEPTUAL, so there is a greater CONCEPT it is involving or presenting) it's kind of cute, kind of peaceful, like I said, if you're like me...

Aufdemaur on Etsy

New items listed on my Etsy shop...







Check out other items at Aufdemaur.

Coco Rocha for Flare Magazine

Photo taken from OhSoCoco.

Saw this clip on OhSoCoco and can't wait to see the editorial in full! I know unfortunately only one or two will be used from each backdrop/outfit, but this gives you a kind of behind the scenes and gives a glimpse of what's to come. Looks lovely! I love the wings too :)