Croc Flat Iron

We just wanted to share a little piece of hair heaven with you. This guy will make your hair sleeker than any other straightener you have ever encountered! Its amazing ceramic plates close cuticles of hair more firmly than regular irons, sealing cuticles of hair to prevent split ends, reduce frizz, + retain hairs natural moisture, oil, + color. Just be careful because it gets really hot + we have sizzled a bang or two!

It Couldn't Hurt

No matter how much natural style we think we have, there is always something more to be learned. So why not learn from the best? American design legend Billy Baldwin's paired-down yet snappy aesthetic is truly something to behold. Billy Baldwin Decorates (Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1972), is the how-to book all others are measured by. Lessons to be learned: Colors ability to transform, atmosphere created by a seamless blend of new + old, take into account architecture first + then decor.

Blue Ocean Traders

We could spend hours on this eclectic website blueoceantraders.powweb.com searching for long lost goods. They have quite the eclectic mix of European, Asian + Indian antiques. We especially love the grain sacks + old glass bottles! 

Clyfford Still

American artist, Clyfford Still was a leading figure in Abstract Expressionism. His dramatic arrangement of color formations are designed to give the impression of color being torn off the canvas, revealing more jagged layers beneath. These large scale paintings are truly exquisite + can be viewed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, a place we totally love + get great inspiration from. Or, treat yourself to a book of his works, Clyfford Still by David Anfam.

Queen Helene

These beauty products can be found at Mother's Market + the like. We find the Mud Pack Masque to be particularly lovely. It makes your skin feel extremely soft, your pores look microscopic + in these rough economic times, it is also soft on the bank account (the masque is around 5 bucks!).

Baby Blues

Take a hint from the Gucci runway looks for spring 09' + get a little crazy with a pop of color on the eye! This could go really well, or be a complete disaster. Just make sure that you add black liner around the entire eye to create a sexier look, + tone it down a bit with relaxed hair + nude lips.

Your next assignment: while getting ready...channel Jane Birkin, shimmy round the room listening to  Talking Talking by New Young Pony Club and Clowns by Goldfrapp, paint the nails a killer red and let them dry while sipping on a glass of wine or some iced tea, and see where it gets ya.