Coming on Strong

Instead of sharing a photo of my vote for Vogue's best dressed Golden Globes edition (Olivia Wilde), below are a few shots from Kristen Stewart's February cover story. The styling conveys a modern salute to 40's America to me. Proenza Schouler suits Stewart, she's very aware of it, and so is the team at Vogue.

I need that aquatic-colored T!

All photos via Vogue.com

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Spent the afternoon stuffing myself with angus sliders!.. at one of my favorite places. My boyfriend told me my fur looked like a dog was perched on my armchair. He doesn't always understand fashion ;p

Party of 4

Suffice it to say, with all of the cooking and color going on in our apartment, yesterday didn't feel like winter at all. Had a small dinner party with friends. The vibrant produce really reminded me of the season's collections. A few pre-dinner photos below. 

Hope you are enjoying your weekend wherever you may be -Mari

Long Last

It can take years to find a lipstick shade to match your complexion, but everyone should take the time to do it. I've seen many women with red that looks awful and does nothing for their face. I have different reds for when my skin is sun-kissed (Nars lipstick in Flamenco) or in its naturally fair state (which is most of the time since I wear SPF religiously). I received a few emails asking about the lipstick I was wearing earlier this week: Clinique Long Last in Party Red. 

Office Savvy

While some women are given a bit more leeway with their work wardrobe, others cannot be as visually daring and must adhere to a strict code of dress. Thanks to the spring collections though, we need not sacrifice style. Head to toe monotone color is always a great way to avoid a corporate eyesore, but mixed neutrals are also a safe bet.

Anya Hindmarch tote | Oliver Peoples sunglasses | 3.1 Phillip Lim silk blouse | Lanvin pencil skirt | Valentino pumps

Peachy-Keen

via  net-a-porter's online magazine - "A Privileged Life" editorial

I was browsing and found a beautiful polka-dot silk crepe de Chine blouse by Miu Miu carried by net-a-porter. But it is sold out! The one in green as well. What's a girl to do...

Alaïa

Getting myself an iPad, if only for the satisfaction of toting around this perforated leather case

Heading out for some yummy warm Scandinavian food and lingonberry soda.

The Perennial Bag

Long gone are the days of the "it" bag craze, though I never bought into "it" anyway. I'm not the biggest cultivator of Vuitton: I don't entirely identify with the Louis aesthetic - which is not to say that it's not a lovely one. However, this shoulder bag is an oldie but goodie. It has the ideal running around town, nothing to weigh me down size. It is the perfect complement to colorful summer nights and can be worn equally well with winter whites. (I promise that was not an intentional rhyme). Now that is a sartorial "it" I can get behind.