Guest Post: Kristin’s Picks

The gorgeous and always stylish Kristin Bains has her Winter picks for us. This Alabama native always looks flawless no matter where she’s going, has a black belt in shopping, and never fails to be on trend. So get ready to update your wish lists ladies, and read below for what she’s got her eye on right now!

From Kristin with love…..

YSL Chyc (my next bonus)

Comme des Garçons makeup pouch

 Vince sweater in Rock

 Ethereal top and leather shorts, by Nanette Lepore and Theory

 Love the bracelet! by Giles and Brother

  Pop of color to ward off the winter doldrums, DVF dress

 Sexy Xmas party, DVF bodysuit

When the YSL chyc is too much, a little Miu Miu

Loving all that’s leather, Tibi dress

  Snow bunny- Feb. 2012, St. Regis Deer Valley

Goes with everything, we love Miu Miu booties

For my NYC girls, mittens

I’m southern, something has to be monogrammed, necklace

My ode to leopard, J.crew belt

A girl loves bows, Prabal Gurung for J.crew

Happy Shopping y’all!!

xo Kristin

Looking on the Bright Side of winter

Anyone that knows me knows I’m not afraid of color, yet I always find myself in black and grey during the winter. Yeah…. black is New York’s color, but whenever I see someone in a bright coat, I wish I had one. Here are some options to brighten up those winter days.

Sonia Rykel Yellow Coat

Issa Red Coat

DVF turquoise coat

Jcrew green coat

Nanette Lepore coral coat

BB Dakota’s yellow pea coat

Rag & Bone’s blue coat

Nanette Leopore’s ruffle coat

Jcrew wool trench

Color Theory: Pink & Red

Ever since I saw the photo (see below) of the lovely Emma Stone in her Giambattista Valli ensemble I’ve been bookmarking and noticing red and pinks everywhere. I love them in color blocking outfits or in interiors.

Pair this sweater

from Jcrew, with these jeans

from Current Elliott

Dress from Markus Lupfur

DKNY blouse that’s then paired with……..

Lover’s wide leg pants

Marc by Marc purse

omg that Valentino clutch

pillow from Etsy

Virginia Johnson Scarf

Pillow from Etsy

Matthew Williamson’s dress

Cool, Affordable Art

Those are my three favorite words. Who doesn’t love inexpensive art?!? Enhancing your home through art is essential to creating any chic space, yet it can be a bitch to pay for. Since we’ve all heard of Etsy before, here are some other great options and sites I want to introduce you to….

Art River focuses on modern artists only and are wonderful prints of some major modern art players like Twombly, Basquiat, Duchamp, De Kooning and Hirst.

Art Muse – Their tagline is “Live artfully for $25”. Works for me!

Cozamia – Nancy Ramirez’s collection of great prints that are all sold online.

Buy Some Damn Art originals from lesser known/ emerging artists.

Little Paper Planes -an artist run site out of CA: artists promoting artists.

Happy Shopping 🙂

xo