Thursday, April 11, 2013

LOVE this website needsupply.com!!!

Found this website needsupply.com, They have so many cute things and the price's are not so crazy ... look at these cute things I found there..... just love this site

This dress is adorbs and reminds me of the 80's and something I had once... just love it/
oversized tee squiggle dress
by: dusen dusen
We all love those chan luu bracelets, I have them... but jeez they are expensive, I rather not go for a total knock- off but something with the same kind of feel!!! found this adorable wrap bracelet!!!
"thaya" wrap bracelet

SO much to post, check out the site they do have some cute cute stuff!!!!

Friday, March 29, 2013

I will always love you......motorcycle boot!

I'm not telling anyone anything new with this blog... I am really posting stuff I think is great and hope other people like it too!!!  I have to say with all the boot craze in this world these still hands down are my favorite boot, motorcycle or not!!!  You just can't go wrong with these... they look good with everything and once they are broken in ... just perfection!!!!

Frye Harness 12R "tan"
www.zappos.com


Nameplate leather bracelets!!! Not just for horse girls!

In the horse world I don't know anyone who doesn't have one of these....Every girl gets one made with their horses name on it!! They really are adorable and it is so cute seeing all the girls wear these proudly since they love their horse's so much! I of course have one too!!! They really can be for anything you want!!! Have any name dog's, cat's, horse, boyfriend's engraved on the plate.. or you can even do something inspirational if that is your thing!!!  They come with a brass plate with brown leather or a silver  plate with black leather... I think they are so great.
Stablemate Leather bracelet
www.doversaddlery.com


Tie Dye love!

I'll never forget my friend Sondra's birthday party in 4th grade, it was a tie dye party!!!!!! We tie dyed tee's and sweatshirts... it was so fun!!! I wore that tee and sweatshirt to death!!!! Who doesn't love a little tie dye in their life and you don't have to feel like you need to hacky sack while wearing it anymore !!!!!!  This sweatshirt is awesome!!!!
Whistles Luna Tie Dye Sweat
www.asos.com

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Star light fixture made of reclaimed barn wood!!!

WOW, these are amazing!!! They can look good anywhere ! I would love to put these in a family room, or kids room!!!! So rustic and charming, these star lights are. They are sculpted with 100 year old barn wood and steel, the also have finishing options for you and are made to order... you can customize the size too.. get a bunch and cluster them on the wall or just one to have a statement!!!
Star light
westvintagetradingco
www.etsy.com

Fringe Bead Bag by Matta

My sister got a gift from a friend and it happens to be this bag!! I LOVE IT and steal it from her when I go out... I never heard of this brand "Matta" before... They have adorable stuff.  None the less this bag goes with everything and is just amaze! The fringe is hand woven and the glass beads are vintage... such a great find!
Fringe Bead Bag
www.mattany.com

Horse print chambray shirt!!!! Perfect for SUMMMER!!!

I love going into Forever 21 and looking around, most of the stuff I can't wear and or don't need, but I found this amazing shirt !!!  Ok, so anything in denim and or with horse on it I love... so this is amazing!!! Definitely my new shirt for summer. Don't mind this weird looking model.. ha ha
Horse Print Chambray Shirt
Forever 21
www.forever21.com

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Bird Tribal Cuff!!!


Obviously to get something almost one of a kind it's great to go vintage or handmade..... It doesn't guarantee it was the only one made but chances are there are few and far between.  It gives you something original and all its own to your style!!!  I love searching for pieces not mass produced... you can go anywhere on Etsy, Ebay or flea markets... you name it.  Today on Etsy as it is a rainy day I saw this bird cuff.  Birds are everywhere but they all seem to resemble each other!!! sparrows everywhere! I saw this and thought well that is authentic!!!  There are only 9 available so you wont be the only one to have it BUT it is still pretty rare!!! 
silver bird bracelet cuff
www.etsy.com
acommonthread



SEE YA red heart shaped "Lolita" glasses

Not just the red Lolita glasses anymore, these are so cute even I would wear them! They are just adorable and each pair is different due to the variations of wood they use! I love that they are handcrafted in Tennessee which means MADE IN THE USA!!!!!
Ombre wood veneer "lolita" sunglasses
www.etsy.com
tumbleweedshandcraft


Vintage Asian Advertisements on your walls!!!

One thing I love are vintage ad's of any kind!!!  They really took the time to make them catchy and fun and grab people to buy, eat or vacation anywhere!!!  The real posters are kinda expensive and honestly the repro's are just as good.... 
A great twist to your home is to add some old vintage asian ad's to your wall!  They are so colorful and add a twist to any home.... I LOVE THEM AND HAVE SOME MYSELF!!!!  Frame them in a simple frame and they will look terrific..... here are some that I think are great !!!!  I found this great website that sells them for super cheap and are just awesome!!! you can't go wrong!!!
go to www.zitantique.com



Pick out the ones for you and put them up!!!!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

ABJ glassworks Philly!

Looking for a new terrarium on the web, I found this site ABJ Glassworks!  They are a Philly based company and everything they make is by hand and is eco friendly!  What is better then that! First you can support a small business that makes everything in the USA and is eco friendly.  Every manufactuer should be like this.  They also make this amazing lamp!  They are such beautiful pieces for your home, and are one of a kind!  

ABJ Glassworks "companion lamp"
www.abjglassworks.com
Air Terrarium Kit Large
www.abjglassworks.com
Check out her works they are really adorable and I am for sure going to add the terrarium to my shelf, when I can and then hopefully save for that lamp!!!! Check their stuff out! 

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

It IS Beautiful Here!!

Omg, this is the cutest pillow.  I think it is beautiful where ever you are! There is beauty in everything we see, sometimes we just have to look a little harder to see it!!  Nothing like a pillow to remind you HA HA HA.. seriously this is great, I cruised this Etsy shop and they have some cute tea towels, napkins and such!!!

It's beautiful here 12x16 pillow
by Sweetnature Design
www.etsy.com
This comes in other pillow sizes you just have to choose when purchasing. The pillow is 100% linen and just a great reminder.... great for any room :)!

Tooled leather BOHO cuff

In one of my last posts I mentioned my obsession with anything native american inspired... Well, I feel the same about tooled leather... I LOVE it.  10 years ago working on a job in Waco, TX I had a belt custom made with my name on it... I have worn it everyday since (no joke)!!! 
Looking around Etsy for a tooled leather dog collar I FOUND THIS AWESOME CUFF...
Tooled Leather Boho Cuff Green and Turquoise Stone
Karen Kell Collection
www.etsy.com
This is just beautiful, perfect with any denim on denim ensemble!! I can't want to get one!!!



Monday, February 18, 2013

CUTE Dishtowels at Anthropologie

I love to change my kitchen towels, it makes such a difference to change per season and changes everything just a little bit.  I have actually posted about it before.  At Anthropologie, these dishtowels of course stood out to me!!!! They may not be for everyone but being a horse girl myself they are adorbs!!! Anthropologie really does have such a cute selection... if these are not for you there are plenty to choose from.
Equine Markings Dishtowels
www.anthropologie.com
$16.00 

GAP lace up oxford!

Oxfords came back with a vengeance years ago!!! I am always looking for the perfect pair and at a reasonable price.  I was in the Gap and was totally impressed by the cute oxfords they have and for cheap. I have to say Gap sometimes does have great shoes... and these are a great pair.
I love the black and the gray ... they also come in tan.
Go to gap.com and or piperlime.com
They are $59.95


Sunday, February 17, 2013

Was I Native American????

I have an obsession with anything native american inspired... I think it is because I went to a psychic once that said I was Native American in my last 3 lives and my spirit animal is the wolf!  She told me I love the land and dogs... Well that is true!!!! SHE MUST BE RIGHT!!!!

In 1976 I came back as a german, greek, italian white girl from CT.... HUH?  Well..... I was in Indian Guides.. Indian Princess' and my name was little "little cloud." But I feel like my name should be "dances with wolves!"

Being drawn to all native american design here are some native American inspired things I JUST LOVE!!!!!

I found a great place named "AK Vintage".  A lot of the designs are native american inspired. The designer is from Portland, OR and handcrafts everything in the USA! woo hoo !!!!  Totally check it out!!!!

Talisman Necklace by AKVintage
www.akvintage.com
I adore this wall paper and I can not wait to put it somewhere in my apt.
Cavern "Tapestry" Wallpaper
www.cavernhome.com

Pendelton makes the best wool blankets.. They come in king, queen, twin and crib.  The blankets are amazing, the colors and patterns, it is hard to choose!! I find this website to have the best selection. Go to Indian Traders.com

Pendelton Chief James Blanket
www.indiantraders.com

I wear these moccasins everyday, I simply can't live without them. I have the "El Paso's and just love the design on the toe.  They are the best!
                                 
Minnetonka "el paso" moccasin's
www.minnetonka.com
Recycled canvas tote with a Chief's face silkscreened on.. really cute and everyone can use a canvas bag!!!
Native American Recycled Canvas Tote
by paisleymagic www.etsy.com

I hope you find your inner spirit and native american side.. The designs are colorful and inspiring ... The geometric patterns and the fact that there is a story behind most pattern's really is great!
love,
little cloud









Thursday, February 14, 2013

Everything is better in DENIM!

I am obsessed with denim, I wear it all the time and have been known to wear jeans to everything... it's just my thing, I have not worn a pair of pants/trousers in so long!!! Denim on Denim is my fave and thank GAWD it's the style because now I'm in! What's it called??? the "canadian tux" well I am into it! Since Denim is my fave I am thinking outside the box and want a denim dress... I saw this one and LOVED IT...

This picture is small but I could not get a bigger one! This is a must have for spring summer, pair it with moc's, cute flats, sandals or booties.  If it is cooler you can wear tights and a sweater... TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!
$110.00 madewell.com


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

BEST BOOT for me Rain or Snow!!!

So I split time between Production Designing in NYC and then running a horse farm in Connecticut.  I NEED BOOTS all the time... when it snows or rains in NYC & on the farm... I have had a million pairs and I have narrowed down to what my favorite one is ..........3........2.........1............


 L.L. Beans 100th anniversary Maine hunting shoe!
Love these, and they are so cute and traditional! I wear them in the rain or snow. I don't think anyone can go wrong with duck boots no matter what. They look great with anything and are truly waterproof. They don't have any lining so i throw a great pair of smart wool socks to keep my feet warm!!  I love the height of them....They hold true to tradition and are the best. $139 is so reasonable for such a wonderful boot.. and it is designed to look just like the first hunting boot they made!!!
go to  llbean.com



Thursday, January 31, 2013

You're my BEST FRIEND!

I am always searching Etsy..... I saw this adorable best friend necklace... We all had them when we were kids you take half the heart .... i'll be "best" you be "friend" it will bond us forever. Well here is a new take on the traditional best friend necklace! 


I don't know if whales have best friends or not or if there is any symbolism here but who cares! It's adorable!!!!! YOU can also get them in French! Tell your friend he or she is a whale of a friend!!!!
www.Etsy.com 
ladornu (shop)


Saturday, January 26, 2013

Cutest Weekend Bag EVER!

Omg!! Saw this on pinterest and it is adorable!!!  I really think it is the cutest weekend bag ever! I am always going back and forth to CT on the weekends and I have to have this!!!!

"heart weekend bag"
It's made in amsterdam out of old sails from boats and then printed. go to sophievoskooistra at Etsy.com




Friday, January 25, 2013

ATTN all BROWN EYED GIRLS!!!




I needed a new mascara so at CVS I got my ole faithful Mabelline Great Lash in Very Black.... Well to my surprise the next morning As I opened it up it was TEAL!!!! "Teal Appeal" to be exact!  I thought oh great green mascara.... Well needless to say I gave it a whirl!  I went to go meet some friends and everyone said "wow, your eyes are so bright is that blue mascara?"..... I corrected them and said "teal appeal" ha ha ha!  Well I got so many complements on how bright my eyes have been I went and bought the royal blue too!  Same reaction with that color "elke, your eyes look so bright"!!!!  See ya very black and hello teal appeal and royal blue!  I looked it up online and it said that those 2 colors actually do brighten up brown eyes and are a great colors for us brown eyed girls... So go out and try it and let me know what you think! I've had rave reviews!!!!!


i have not tried the "pop up purple" or the "go go green"
but I might!!!!

you can get it anywhere!!! go try it! 
PS tried to take a pic of my eye with it  but it was not cute!

These are a few of my favorite things... from IKEA!

My three favorite things at IKEA are their, cowhide rugs, sheepskins and flokati rugs!  Everywhere you go if you look for these they are so so expensive... If you come to NYC and walk into ABC carpet and home you can see these three things for astronomical prices that only Athena Onassis can buy!  At ikea you get virtually the same thing for nothing! 
My mom is from Germany and I grew up with antlers, hides/ skins, cow bells that were actually on her family's cows, you name it, it was all very animal-y, rustic and cool.  A lot of people don't agree with this stuff but as much as I want to be against it I just LOVE it and reminds me of my mom and my alpine roots!

These three items will make any home a little more rustic and cozy.. I love the look of them....eh-hem and have all three!

 "Koldby" Cowhide rug $199.00! 
it comes in brown and white and black and white! not one is alike (obvi).....
"Rens" Sheepskin $29.99

"Flokati" rug $79.99

www.ikea.com





an art print for your cutie pie!

Valentines Day is coming and to those who have someone to celebrate it with here is a GREAT gift.

Listen, depending on how stable your relationship is, I mean if you are 1 month in to one I am not sure this will help, it might scare and scaring is for Halloween!  But for those that are solid this one is for you!!!


artist: Dylan Fareed ... available at 20x200.com

Go get it for your cutie pie!


CHEVRON not the gas station! NECKLACES!

Chevron design is everywhere!! It's in home decor jewelry and clothing! I just can't get enough of this trendy pattern! Here are some of my favorite necklaces with the popular look!

Stacked chevron necklace made with laser cut wood! Each necklace is made to order by the designer. Look up "Havokdesigns" on Etsy!! $34.00!
snake glass chevron necklace in "prairie dawn"
I just love the Native american look of this! It's available at Astali.com for $58.00!


triple chevron necklace
This necklace is also made to order by the designer, it's hand cut solid brass and then a patina is added to make this awesome oxidized look. Available at "ninotchkagoods" on Etsy for $92.00

leather fringe chevron necklace
Another earthy/ native american inspired piece. It's hand forged by the designer and also made to order you can find it at "harp designs" on Etsy.. $187.00

mixed metal chevron necklace
made of hand forged brass and copper.  Each piece is made to order and made in the USA like all the others....you can get this at Accessoryfoundry.com for $52.00


There are so many amazing ones out there !!! These are a few that happened to catch my eye! 




Thursday, January 24, 2013

BEST JEANS by Madewell

Who doesn't love a great pair of jeans! Every time there is a pair I love I can't seem to find them anymore and or there is a better pair that comes along... I always go for ankle length, they just look better with booties or high tops.  With winter it means your socks can show with low topish shoes, but that to me is cute! I typically go for jeans that are not "worn" meaning white in the thigh and the back of the thigh... that looks weird and these just have the slightest bit ( this picture makes it look like a lot but I have them and they are not that bad)!  They are not too low more of a mid-rise so no "I see london i see france" when you bend down! they come in different washes too! All around great fit and a great jean.. go get em!

Madewell Skinny Skinny Ankle Jean!
www.madewell.com

Wear FAIRISLE it's winter!

In NYC right this second it is like 12 degrees F.  It is faaaaa-reeezing. But as we all know you have to dress for the cold! I love this sweater from TOPSHOP!  To me like vermont and nyc got married and this is the fairisle sweater that came out!!!!wear it on the slopes or on the streets! 

kintted fairisle yoke jumper
www.topshop.com


Pamela Love Jewelry

Recently I found this jewelry designer Pamela Love while out and about! I saw this ring and want it so bad, but I have to save for it! When I came home I went on the website and found more things I fell in love with... Here are some of her designs that are pretty fresh! She is a local New Yorker and makes her stuff in Brooklyn all by hand !

Southwestern Cuff

Chevron Rings.. these are what caught my eye!!!
check out all her stuff at www.pamelalovenyc.com!



leopard shoes? me?

So everyone needs a little leopard in their wardrobe... I have none!!!!!!!! Most of the time I feel I  "don't have it" to wear super leopard shoes.. I always love them on people BUT once I try on booties or flats or whatever I just can't do it.

I have been dying for something cute and something likable but to no avail!  Walking in the meat packing the other day there was a cute skater-y/surf-y girl wearing these leopard Van's... NOW that is something that can be pulled off by ME!

VAN'S "authentic lo-pro" kicks are in canvas with a black midsole. Not for nothing they're dope.

www.vans.com

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

St. Anthony, St. Anthony help me find the perfect BOOTIE!!!!

Bootie's EVERYWHERE!  
I had a vision of my perfect shoe! From trying on Rachel Comey's, Madewell"s, Rag and Bone's, Steve Madden's and a million others.. I would just HEM and HAW over the ones I tried and then never commit and still BOOTIE-LESS!!!!!!!
I needed an everyday bootie... a heel that wasn't too high, a toe that was not too pointy or too round and not 500 bucks..... OHHHH my criteria!!!! The search has been on over a year!!!!  These were even the first ones I tried on... I, FINALLY ..... FOUND THEM! 

SAM EDELMAN "PETTY" BOOTIE
The price, heel height, toe shape and colors are PERFECT! I have them in Black and Putty and I can't live without them, they go with everything! They are also super super comfortable!! Definitely the best bootie of the bunches!!!



Tuesday, January 22, 2013

My new Fragrance LE LABO

I am super picky about perfume! I don't like too floral, too sweet or too musky!!! It's hard to find a balance of all that makes a nice subtle smell! A friend of mine always smelt just right and I had to ask her what she was wearing... and TAH DA I found my new fave.

Its called LE LABO, and they have 10 amazing fragrances... my favorite is the Bergamote 22.

Each Fragrance is made to order so it is fresh and at it's best.  I think that is just awesome!

The cutest thing is on the bottle once made to order they put your name the bottle ! They made it just for you!!!! It also has the date it was made and who made it for you at the store.  I think it is so great to support something so carefully made in the USA and by hand.  It also smells divine!

LE LABO
233 Elizabeth St. NY, NY 10012 USA
www.lelabofragrances.com