Oh Yes I Did!

When I was in Beverly Hills a couple weeks ago picking up this most fabulous Vuitton bikini, I stopped into Miu Miu, a favorite (possible top 3) line.

I fell in love instantly with this distressed sequin clutch.

I left the store that day empty handed but my new love remained with me.

I dreamed of this clutch. I looked at pictures online as if I were stalking an ex-boyfriend on Facebook! I would open the internet browser, look at pictures.. gazing intently, click around, sigh, then close the computer.

And then I put outfits together that just.. didn't seem complete without this clutch! It would look great with this black dress! Or my ripped jean jacket! Or this pink top! I even twittered a picture of it!

There was a whole in my soul... And alas, I couldn't take it any longer...

I went back to MiuMiu just to visit. I certianly wasn't going to buy it! Just look. Maybe it wasn't as cute in person as I had originally thought. Maybe it would be too small!

But no.

It was as amazing as ever. Equal parts glam and hippie. Black yet multicolored. Casual yet dressy. Fabulous yet fabulous.

I bought the bag. And we lived happily ever after.

Quote of the Day

"Crying doesn't indicate that we are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are alive."

-Charlotte Bronte

In Yoga

I just returned home from a delicious yoga class and thought I'd share with you this fabulous yoga studio, In Yoga!

I met Kelly, one of the studio owners, during the holidays at a trunk show where I was selling my namesake line of crystal hair accessories LoveBerman.

Anyhow, we got to talking and realized that her new yoga studio was in my new neighborhood! Just a 5 minute drive down Laurel Canyon! Aside from its convenient proximity, the studio is gorgeous, full of natural light and offers a wide range of classes from stretch yoga to advanced 90 minute classes. They have a really cute gift shop and there is lots of free parking in the back!

I highly recommend it! J'adore!!

Namaste.

Do you have a favorite yoga studio?

Quote of the Day

"Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous".

- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and The City

Jeanius

This is why I love MAC.

Quality cosmetics + the cutest collections ever! This denim collection for Spring 2011 will debut March 3rd. My favorite eyeshadow is the classic blue with copper. So cute! I want!!!

Nail lacquers in 'Biker Blue' and 'Frayed-To-Order'. To view the rest of the collection, click here.

Meditation of the Day

"For every blade of grass on Earth, there is an angel hovering above it, whispering to it "Grow, grow".

- The Talmud

New MAC Collabos

Oooh!! Fantzy!!! Two new MAC collaborations out and available on MAC's website.

First is a new limited edition satin lipstick named 'Pink Friday' to celebrate Nicki Minaj's debut album of the same name. Ugh LOVE HER!

The other is full set of cosmetics designed by Dutch industrial designer Marcel Wanders. Check out that crazy packaging!

I don't know about you but I'm still holding out for MAC by Rodarte... The project was canceled says New York Magazine. Boooo!!! Grrrr!!!!

Get the scoop here.

Look To This Day

{I saw this photo in a friend's Facebook album and took a screenshot because I wanted to revisit those words. Thought I'd share them with you}

Meditation of the Day

"When we choose to face our challenges of the day with fear and apprehension, it’s like putting up antennae designed to attract just that – fear and apprehension. We start each day with a self-sabotage signal. However, another frequency exists which broadcasts our best self, and we can tune our antennae to this frequency anytime we choose.

When we awake each morning seeing challenges as opportunities to grow, we’ll change our signal to enthusiasm, and receive an enthusiastic response from the Universe. This not only breaks our pattern of self-sabotage, but sets us up for success."

- Yehuda Berg, Daily Reflections

Shut The Eff Up!

I want all of this!!!!

MAC's 'A Tartan Tale' holiday cosmetics collection. Plaid, like candy, is a total weakness for me! The collection includes everything! From nail polish, brushes, eye shadow quads, lipgloss, and blush compacts in colors like 'Style Clan', 'Hearts-A-Beatin', and 'Radiant Jewels'. Mommy likey!

I get $25 gift certificates to Bloomingdale's every time I spend $$ on my Bloomingdale's Visa (which, mind you, is just like a regular credit card!). I thought I was gonna spend my credits on this MAC collection but now it seems that A Tartan Tale has trumped Disney. The line comes out first week of November and I will be eagerly awaiting.

With Love,

Your neighborhood cosmetics junky

Katy Perry Nail Polish

Katy Perry is known for her creative nail polish choices (hello Russel Brand's face), so it's no suprise that she is coming out with her own nail polish line. The Katy Perry Collection by OPI will include five shades ($9 each) to be sold at Ulta stores come January.

The shades are Teenage Dream: pink sparkle, Not Like the Movies: silver metallic, Last Friday Night: sheer blue glitter; The One That Got Away, shimmer crimson; and Black Shatter: a black top coat that crackles to create a textured look.

Looks cute!

Pixie Perfect

I never met a makeup item that I didn't like...

Well that's not 100% true, but I am a sucker for all things cosmetic + cute.

This 'Pixie Perect' kit from TooFaced had me at hello. It was the adorable makeup bag that reeled me in! Vintage blonde pin-up girl with butterfly wings surrounded by celadon green and roses - yes please! Plus the kit includes: duo bronzer, eyeshadow quad, mini mascara, lipgloss, and primer - all for $42 at Sephora.

J'adore!

Butterfly Girl

"If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies."

- Author Unknown

Good Deed Of The Day: Send White Light

When you hear and see an ambulance zoom by you in traffic, take a moment to breathe deeply and send that ambulance healing energy and Light. Somewhere someone is suffering or in danger. The shift in your consciousness, even for 5 seconds, will help to heal that person tremendously, and in turn heal a small part of the world.

Diamonds Are Forever

Everyone knows that diamonds are a girl's best friend... but how about a diamond shaped light bulb? I like!

28 year old Swedish designer, Eric Therner created Diamond Lights after tiring of regular round bulbs. The designers says, "I'd like to think of Diamond Lights as a sculpture with a function... to me diamonds are surrounded by a mystic, romantic feeling that I like."

We agree! What a 'bright idea'!

Holy Bedazzler!

And I thought I was bad! Rhinestoning cell phones and makeup compacts...

Katy Perry takes bedazzling to a whole new level. The custom Diesel shorts are covered with thousands of tiny blue Swarovski crystals, as seen in her 'California Gurls' video.

Seeing those cut-offs up close.. Woah! Amazing! I wonder if they're scratchy in the va-jay/coslopus area..

Girl Porn / Spiritual Experience

Wow.

This may be one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

A video of Coco Rocha (Chanel/runway/Vogue model) on her wedding day. The video is taken with a wide angle lens to produce a magical swirling panorama of the beautiful bride and groom. Coco wears a custom made Zac Posen gown. So stunning. Set to "Avatar" music, the result is this video: breathtaking, heavenly, BEYOND.



ps: I am soooo having fireworks at my wedding!

As Fat Bastard Once Said...

I Lovvvve Gold!

It's true. I do! Yellow gold has been my jam for a few years now (I'm also a sucker for bows). Check out these fun pieces on my wish list:

Nixon stainless steel chrono watch, $450 at Net-A-Porter

Lisa Stewart 'stardust' gold bar necklace, $85 at ShopBop

Emily Elizabeth 14k gold bow earring studs, $30 at Max&Chloe

Aurelie Bidermann 18k gold plated skull bracelet, $280 at Net-a-Porter

Berman custom nameplate necklace in 18k gold, $225, choose from different styles at LoveBerman

Blu Bijoux gold plated 'forget me not' rope ring, $16 at Max&Chloe

Cartier love bracelet in 18k gold, $3,950 at Cartier

If I Were A Super Hero

This would probably be my weapon of choice...

Crystal heart lipgloss ring! BAM!

Juicy Couture for Sephora, $20 here

Holiday Head Wrap

With fall and holidays just around the corner, this crystal bow headband is so sweet! And Miss Hilton agrees!

Inspired by prep-school glamour, this elastic headband features a sparkling bow made from Swarovski crystals and gilded silver beads. $48, available in lots of pretty colors at LoveBerman.

As seen on Paris in black, below in baby blue