Fashion break: Pre-fall

calvin klein pre-fall 2009 | simple pretty

calvin klein: ultra-sexy minimalism
photo from style.com

Style.com emailed me yesterday to alert me about the pre-fall collections. Pre-fall was not on my radar, but since some of “my” designers had their shows up, I clicked on over. I’m sharing photos of my favorites.

narciso rodriguez pre-fall 2009 | simple pretty

narciso rodriguez: minimalism in purple
photo from style.com

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rachel roy pre-fall 2009 | simple pretty

rachel roy: love that coat/dress combo!
photo from style.com

carolina herrera pre-fall 2009 | simple pretty

carolina herrera: ruffly blouse love
interesting shoes
photo from style.com

Wrapping: partial check

presents wrapped with simple tags and luxe ribbon, 2008 | simple pretty

Two weeks and counting. That means it’s time to get wrapping, and I spent a good chunk of time on Wednesday doing just that. Pictured above is a gift wrapped in white paper, Suann’s lovely tag, and some “elephant grey” double-faced satin from Nicholas Kniel. (It had me at “elephant”.) Can you believe I’m running out of ribbon? Poor planning on my part, and I still have quite a few gifts to wrap (and buy). And lest you think I am hyper-organized and are starting to resent me, well, these wrapped presents are sitting on a chair in the living room. Because we have no tree. And no, we have no family tradition of buying a tree on Christmas Eve and decorating by candlelight, we just haven’t gotten around to it.

More later.

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Diane James Designs

diane james floral bouquet | simple pretty

photo from dianejames.com

Saw this bouquet in the NYTimes today (Gracious Home ad: Diane James Designs flowers). Love the combination of flowers and colors. And it’s silk! Who knew?

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And oh yeah, I’m on facebook

the speckled egg logo | simple pretty

…. so feel free to come over and visit if you’re a facebook-er. See you there!

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Continued Billet Love

billet ballet flats and wire basket | simple pretty

ballet flats + wire basket = love
photo from billet.jp

Seems I am trying to learn Japanese by osmosis, also known as frequent visits to the Billet website.

I cannot recommend this method, as I have learned zero, but the pictures are pretty!

billet japan gift wrap | simple pretty

perfect wrapping and heart the bag!
photo from billet.jp