Friday, September 30, 2011

Girly and Lucky



If you remember from yesterdays post, I was inspired by the outfit transitioned for colder days with the jacket and flannel, will this is what I inspired from it.. I literally forgot I even had this dress until I saw hers..

Have a wonderful weekend everyone xo

Sweater-Textile Elizabeth and James, Dress-Forever 21, Shoes-Charles Jourdan, Rings-Aldo and Banana Republic, Sunglasses-Target.


Thursday, September 29, 2011

Tuesday, Today and Tomorrow





What I am wearing today, but I already have my mind on tomorrow being completely inspired by Scott Schuman's latest post perfect mix of everything really. Fall is just so fantastic with being able to layer each season into one day.

Also here are a few photos from Erasure and Frankmusik on Tuesday night. So much fun! I was drinking draft beer though and can definitely say a wine buzz is a bit better for me. I do not drink beer much, except maybe 1 glass here or there, so major difference between the two, .. Also caught this gold skirt outside and well want it.






** Don't forget to enter those Giveaways on the right, Tomorrow is the last day.

Sweater, tank-.bycorpus., Shorts-VS, Shoes-Aldo, Sunglasses-Spitfire

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Marked for Inspiration




Love this editorial of Abbey Lee Kershaw in i-D and the artistic style of Holbein The Younger's Portrait of Dorothea Meyer. Definitely on my list to inspire from this week. In the meantime, I am finishing up another illustration that I hope to have finished today and baking cupcakes for my daughters school, (and a few for home that I will try not to eat too many of ) :P

Monday, September 26, 2011

"Quit Pleasing Others"!



The most unhappy people I know in this world, are those who care the most about what other people think.

When we spend our time trying to please others, we lose time that could be spent living.

Time being present in the moment.

Time creating memories.

Time laughing.

Time loving.

When we fixate on other people’s opinions of us, we become their prisoners.

Don’t give people more power than they deserve.

And don’t forget your own power.

The power to find love and acceptance from within.

The power of internal validation.

It’s always available to you.

And it’s a strength that can never be taken away.

Hold onto it.

Cultivate it.

Take back your power.

Break free from the chains of outside opinions.


Live your life according to your standards.

Find what makes you happy, and do it.

No matter what anyone says.



Reblogged from Polish My Crown

Image Via Vogue Italian August 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011

♫ #Music Monday Playlist


Erasure Always

Frankmusik - Better Off As 2

Radiohead - Lotus Flower

Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy

The xx - VCR

Gavin DeGraw - Follow Through


Had to put up some Erasure and Frankmusik as I am off to see them Tuesday night here in Denver. A slight hungover Wednesday it is ;) But for now have a fabulous Monday. xo

In love with this hair and photo via a glamorous little side project

Saturday, September 24, 2011

"Current"

© Leigh Viner 2011

Etsy

Hello everyone, here is a new piece for this week. Seems I still am influenced by those dots! Hope your having a great weekend!

*Don't forget to enter my giveaway below to win one of my Originals :)

Illustration inspired by a photograph taken by Karl Lagerfeld in Harpers Bazaar Sept 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

Leigh Viner Original Art Giveaway! CLOSED



"Figure" 2011

A wild thought going through my inventory of originals, I thought I would give back to you and give one of them away for free!

Now before I change my mind here goes... ;)
I will choose a winner next Friday.

Just leave a comment below so I can reach you and for additional entries you can follow my blog and Twitter. Good luck and thank you all so much for all of your continued amazing support over the years.

Happy Weekend! xo

***** Congrats to Aubrey of All Things Bright and Beautiful you are the winner. Thank you all so much for entering xoxoxo

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Hat Commitment



Top- Helmut Lang, Jeans-7 For All Mankind, Shoes VS, Bracelet-Bellissima, Ring Banana Republic, Sunglasses- Steve Madden

One of those trivial hair days of natural curly out the door hair, I only wish I would have grabbed a hat. I think it would have complimented this outfit even better. I really fell in love with one while out and about last weekend, but decided to put it back to which I now regret, I seem to do that often with hats, reason why I only own a slight few. So browsing away I thought I would share my favs, a good handpick of various styles and hopefully one I can commit to.


Tommy Ton




1. Topshop
2. Intermix
3. J. Crew
4. Michael Stars
5. ASOS
6. Juicy Couture
7. Ann Taylor

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Plaid comfort





Taking my time today enjoying coffee and savoing the sun for a bit on the back patio, then straight to brunch enjoying a basic 2 egg scramble, and omg feeling like stuffing my face with this Brownie Pie tonight found over at Love and Olive Oil ahhem I think so, comfort food day it is. ;P



Skirt-UO, Shirt-A&F, Shoes-Vince Camuto, Bracelet- Bellissima , Ring- Banana Republic.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

♫ #Music Monday Playlist


James Blake - Not Long Now

Placebo - Where is my mind

LeftField - Melt

Neon Indian - Polish Girl

Olive - You 're Not Alone


Photo via Modellbloggen

Friday, September 16, 2011

"Taylor"

© Leigh Viner 2011


As Promised here is the finished illustration that was also inspired by the post earlier today. Dot dots and more dots for the weekend.

And now I think a glass of wine is calling me ;)

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Dot and Taylor





Inspired by the dots that I see all over for Fall, which is a love and weary. I will wear it about in small amounts and very sparingly, or I will tire of them quickly. Here are some of my picks that I think will work as inspiration and in moderation of the trend.


The Sartorialist
Shoes Miu Miu



1.Cuff Jennifer Fisher
2. Blouse Halston Heritage
3. Dress Moschino C&C
4. Dress Tara Jarmon
5. Umbrella UO
6. Ring Marc Jacobs
7. Scarf Marc Jacobs

I will be back soon with a polka dot inspired illustration as well ;) Have a lovely weekend! xo

Jacket-Kimchi Blue, Tank-Forever21, Jeans-Earnest Sewn, Shoes-Nine West, Sunglasss-Steve Madden

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Transparent Days




The Hawk In Paris - Put Your Arms Around Me


Have a wonderful day with many little wonderful moments! xo

Cardigan- Gold Hawk, Tank-.bycorpus., Jeans-Seven for all Mankind, Shoes- Guess, Jacket-American Rag, Sunglasses-Target

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Gatsby and Cinereal

© Leigh Viner


Etsy

2 new pieces for you today.. I was debating back and forth on making them both black and white, but when I start to over think it, it is best to leave alone I think. Thank you @_megcassidy and @lovelaughshop for your thoughts on it as well before I posted!.

Hope your all having a wonderful Tuesday, see you tomorrow xo

Monday, September 12, 2011

♫ #Music Monday Playlist


Charlotte Gainsbourg - Terrible Angels

Gary Numan - Music For Chameleons

Class Actress - Weekend

The Pretenders. Everyday Is Like Sunday

Little Scream - The Lamb


Have a great Monday everyone! xo

Photo Guy Aroch

Friday, September 09, 2011

Cream




via From Me To You

Happy Weekend everyone xo

Top-Halston Heritage, Skirt & Ring-Forever 21, Shoes-Aldo,

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Get Into The Goove







Hello hellooo :) Hope your all having a wonderful week so far. Its Fashion week which means fun new inspiration coming off the runways. I hope to share with you some new work maybe later today and a few other things I have been working on, but I am playing catch up as I took yesterday off though for the most part anyway. I was drowning in to do's but, I was having one of those days where I let everything get the best of me, beyond to the point I thought it best to start fresh today. So glad I did and looking forward to this recipe as well to whip up that I found over here at Emma's blog Food Coma



To better days and keeping my head above water so to speak ;)

Sweater-Textile Elizabeth and James, Tank-Max Studio, Leggings- 7 for all Mankind, Shoes-Steven, Jacket-Free People

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Knots and Summer Goals




Fall is in the air for sure today, slight brr but I love the layering factor of a jacket as the day will begin to warm up, off it goes. And this cashmere vintage skirt is complete comfort. I have owed it since high school and actually feel like I am wearing a soft blanket all day.



After this labor day weekend I also start putting summer behind me and begin to concentrate on Fall goals, but that doesn't mean we cannot still enjoy what we loved about summer, like eating outside on warm nights, sitting in outdoor cafe's, taking long walks around the neighborhood, and my favorite pastime, soaking in the warm sun on the porch with my books and magazines. If the sun is warm enough I will be doing that year round. But even though there is so much to still do, I feel like summer flew by and I didn't get to do a ton that I had set my heart set on.
For instance, I really was hoping this was the summer to head back to Europe, (Wait I have been saying that each year) but in all honestly with schedules next spring will do, so I decided NYC this fall instead ;) I also wanted to write in my journal more and get back into my love of language learning (I hope to be fluent in French, Italian and Spanish) eventually! But there is always time and definitely no regrets.

But what about you, did you feel you reached your summer goals?

2nd photo and prompt via For Me-For You

Skirt-Vintage, Top-VS, Jacket-Silence+Noise, Shoes-Lines Paolo, Scarf-Vintage, Ring-Banana Republic, Necklace Vintage

Monday, September 05, 2011

♫ #Music Monday Playlist


Balam Acab - Oh, Why

Led Zeppelin - Gallows Pole

Lykke Li "Hanging High" from iTunes Session

Vitalic - Poison Lips

Lia Ices - Ice Wine


Hope you are all enjoying the long weekend xo

Photo via Fashion 156

Saturday, September 03, 2011

Girls Night Out



Inspired outfit for a girls night out starting with these fabulous 3.1 Phillip Lim shoes.


Dress Zara


Makeup inspiration Gucci F/2011



1. Necklace J.Crew
2. Bag Marc Jacobs
3. Nail Color Essie Virgin Orchid
4. Watch Michael Kors
5. Earrings Banana Republic

Happy Saturday Night xo

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