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…at last

Oy, The last month has been a BITCH. But finally after much sweat, blood, and tears (maybe not the first two so much) I will finally be closing on my house!!! 

I am so effing excited to get started on renovations and decoration… here is some inspiration

 

From Brian Neal Sensabaugh's Home

From Brian Neal Sensabaugh's Home

Brian's Home Contd.

Brian's Home Contd.

Brian is an artist who’s home is mostly decked out in vintage/antique/ dumpster found treasures. I truly admire his decorative style. I read about him and his home in this month’s issue of HOUSTON magazine. I love that he sees as much potential and character in someone else’s discarded, unwanted items as I do. This feature on his home also inspired me to not stick to just one color scheme to make my home eclectic but uniform.

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Japanese Magnolias

Japanese Magnolias

Os Gemeos

Os Gemeos

 

Miss Van

Miss Van

 

Guatemalan Women in traditional headwraps

Guatemalan Women in traditional headwraps

as you can see, I’m all over the place, however, I will say that I must have a chandelier, baroque frames, and if I can find a cheap one, a fainting chair. I purchased a 7 piece bedroom set from a local charity thrift store and I want to whitewash it. My room isn’t too too big so I might have to be choosy with which pieces I actually use. 

Anyway, I will post pics, when the house is complete. I can’t wait! 

Oh and if you have the income and the credit to do so, I strongly encourage you to look into purchasing a home. Obama’s stimulus plan is giving me ( a first time homebuyer) $8,000 in a tax credit!!!  Although I wish that meant a shopping spree, I will have to invest that into the house. Yay, for stimulating the economy!

 

signing off,

LB

Hooker Boots Continued and more Fall 09

 

 

Wunderkind

Wunderkind

 

 

Chloe

Chloe

 

 

Kenzo

Kenzo

 

 

Limi Fue

Limi Feu

 

 

Limi Feu

Limi Feu

 

 

Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel

 

 

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney

 

 

Viktor and Rolf

Viktor and Rolf

 

Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix

 

Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix

 

 

Costume National

Costume National

 

 

Emanuel Ungaro

Emanuel Ungaro

 

Emanuel Ungaro

Emanuel Ungaro

Louis Vuitton Fall 2009

I love Marc Jacobs, I love every line he puts out…He has done great things with Louis Vuitton and Fall 09 is no exception. Enjoy!00060m00220m00250m100450m00510m

Flawless, just beautiful. MJ is a genius. And the hooker boots, I think these are the best rendition thus far.

Published by LB, on March 13th, 2009 at 2:09 am. Filled under: Fashion Week,Style Tags: , , , , , No Comments

I really want…

A lollipop right now, or like some hard candy or something…

Sugar and spice

Sugar and spice – by LushLife8689 on Polyvore.com

 

 

Sweet Nails

Sweet Nails

 

 

Meiji Hard Candy Fruit Drops

Meiji Hard Candy Fruit Drops

Madonna Hard Candy... lol

Madonna Hard Candy... lol

I’m definitely making the trek to Hong Kong Market tomorrow, I need some of that candy in my life…

ugh stress = sugar fiend

 

oh yeah and

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Rump Roast

Still in my summer mood, I picked up an old issue of Elle España (Spain) and got inspired to do as many squats and lunges it takes to get my booty in shape for the beach…here is my inspiration:

 

Perfection

Perfection

…and if  I ever get there, I guess I’ll have to have the adorable personalized underwear as well
Signing Off,
LB
Published by LB, on March 11th, 2009 at 10:27 pm. Filled under: Random,Style Tags: , , , , No Comments

Feature in HATER Magazine

Yay!

Thank you so so so so so so much to Monique and all the lovely folks at HATER magazine for featuring 8689 Vintage in their latest issue

 

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Published by LB, on March 11th, 2009 at 3:02 am. Filled under: Shopping,VintageNo Comments

Mmmmmadonna

GOD! This woman is incredible. 

madonna-w-magazine-marchfass_madonna_02_hfass_madonna_04_hThe images above are from the latest issue of W magazine, which I just picked up today. The rest of the shoot is delicious and also features her current boytoy Jesus Luz. But back to Madonna. She is amazing, looks so good for being 50 something. I love this Mrs. Jones thing she has going on for this shoot, almost as much as I love her new Louis Vuitton ads

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AMAZING!

Published by LB, on March 11th, 2009 at 12:29 am. Filled under: Celebs,Random,Style Tags: , , , No Comments

Spring/Summer Essentials

It’s a beautiful day today in Houston.Warm, humid, sunny. This kind of weather puts the shopping bug in you, so I hit the streets and found some items I deem to be essentials for spring/ summer.

90srbPerfect for road trips, backyard bbq’s, or just jammin out 

Hello Sunshine
Hello Sunshine – by LushLife8689 on Polyvore.com
 

Lemon Ice

Lemon Ice

Just plain good

 

I can’t wait for full blown summer mode…oh yeah don’t forget the sunscreen!

Signing off,

LB

Published by LB, on March 10th, 2009 at 9:50 pm. Filled under: Food,Music,Random,Shopping,Style Tags: , , , , , , No Comments

A fun Bunch

 

Kanye, Amber Rose, Fonzworth(?) Bentley and another adorable couple at Fashion Week… Everyone hates on Kanye and his crew’s style but DON’T FRONT, you know its tight. Proof, is 6 months later, everyone emulating these looks… Amber’s outfit is cool, but the other young lady stole the show…or just my heart, with that outfit. These folks are just too cute for words!

 

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Published by LB, on March 9th, 2009 at 1:57 am. Filled under: Celebs,Fashion Week,Random,Style Tags: , , No Comments

More Paris Fashion Week!

 


Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Ann Demuelemeester

Ann Demuelemeester
Ann Demuelemeester

Ann Demuelemeester

Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester

 

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

 

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

Comme Des Garcons

 

Haider Ackerman

Haider Ackerman

Haider Ackerman

Haider Ackerman

Haider Ackerman

Haider Ackerman

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

 

 

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

 

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

 

Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela

 

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela

Maison Martin Margiela

 

Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake

Lanvin

Lanvin

Lanvin

Lanvin

 

Lanvin

Lanvin

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood

 

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood

Yohji Yammamoto

Yohji Yammamoto

Yohji Yammamoto

Yohji Yammamoto

Yohji Yammamoto

Yohji Yammamoto

 

I apologize if my uploading is kind of a mess today…here are all the new and exciting shows!
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