The Covet List (03/31)

You may have noticed a few changes around here lately.

We've had a little bit of a facelift and in the spirit of change and renewal, a bunch of new post series are on the horizon!

Earlier this week, we debuted a new daily series that highlights a different product we've gone mad for, aptly named 'The Covet List'. A sidebar widget has found its permanent home to the right of the post and just in case you miss one or two picks throughout the week, a round-up of the week's lovelies will be featured every Saturday afternoon. A new Tumblr has been created as a running list of our favs which you can find if you click on The Covet List!

The Aspinal Essential Tote

Kate Spade's 'Baublebox' Bib Necklace

Eva Franco's 'Dice As Nice' Dress

cocodot Curations' Vintage Inspired Easter Bunnies

Yves St. Laurent 'Touche Eclat'

Church's 'Anna' Two-Tone Leather Ballet Flats

Best In Show for March 18-24, 2012 (Readers Choice) Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift
Departing LAX in Los Angeles, California

The Lovely Ones: Warren Beatty

Warren Beatty

(Henry Warren Beaty)

Did you know....

1. He was born on this day, March 30 1937 in Richmond, Virginia.

2. He worked as a cocktail lounge pianist before making it big in Hollywood.

3. He is the younger brother of actress Shirley MacLaine.

4. He has a photographic memory for phone numbers and can dial a touch tone phone using the same technique as lightning-speed telephone operators.

5. He is allergic to oysters.

6. He became a father for the first time at the age of 55 when his wife, actress Annette Bening gave birth to the first of their four children.

Around the Charming Home: A Southern Cottage with a View

A little cottage on the water has always been a dream of mine, so you can imagine how smitten I was when I came across this gorgeous home built in the 1820's that was featured on Martha Stewart's Home Tours awhile back. This enchanting abode, which once served as a caretaker's cottage on the edge of a plantation, nestles along the shores of the Skidaway River, just southeast of Savannah, Georgia.

I love the contrasts in the dining room!

Quite a grand chandelier set against the simplicity of the round table and covered chairs, almost opposites one might think. Although it isn't something that I would have every initially chosen as a fixture, seeing the pieces together makes me think they were made for each other.

Could there be a mint julep cup or two mixed into the silver service I see in the background?!

The touches of ice blue in the living room add a little edge to all the neutral shades that flow throughout the entire house. Take a closer look at the fab coffee table ~ it only has three legs!

Even the dog looks like it was born and bred to live in this home, basking in the sun beside one of the floor to ceiling windows which grace almost every room in the house.

It isn't a proper Southern home without a screened-in porch and this one gets a lot of family traffic being one of the most oft used spaces in the house.

The porch swing!! Be still my beating heart!!

Can you think of any better place to while away a Saturday afternoon?!

The Cocktail Hour: The Iron Lady

My wonderfully significant other has offered to take over kiddie duty tonight so yours truly is off to the movies with a few friends to see 'The Iron Lady' starring Meryl Streep. I vowed to bring him back a handful of popcorn if he promised to have one of these waiting for me upon my return!

Here's to Tuesday night!

The Iron Lady

2 parts Plymouth Gin
1/2 part grenadine
1/2 part fresh lemon juice


Add ingredients in a cocktail shaker and give a good shake, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a slice of lemon.

*recipe via Nick Van Tiel

Chic this Week: Best in Show for March 18-24, 2012

Who is your choice for best dressed this week?

Don't forget to scroll below and vote!

Kiernan Shipka
In Miu Miu
(kitten heels by Miu Miu)
At the 'Mad Men' premiere in Hollywood, California

Claire Danes
In Giambattista Valli
(earrings by Irene Neuwirth, bracelet by Caleo)
At the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 'Homeland' event in Los Angeles, California

Jennifer Lopez
In Michael Kors
(cuff by Hermes, t-strap sandals by Gucci)
On America Idol Live Elimination Show in Hollywood, California

Taylor Swift
Departing LAX in Los Angeles, California

Elizabeth Banks

In Andrew Gn
(peep-toes by Christian Louboutin)

At Restoration Hardware's Spring 2012 Launch in Los Angeles, California

Maggie Grace
At the 'Damsels in Distress' premiere in Los Angeles, California

Olivia Palermo
In Tibi
At the Gala Spa awards event in Baden-Baden, Germany

Piper Perabo
In Salvatore Ferragamo
(clutch and satin pumps by Salvatore Ferragamo)
At the Salvatore Ferragamo 'Signorina' fragrance launch in NYC, New York

Mena Suvari
In Christian Siriano
(pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti, earrings by Sutra)
At the 'American Reunion' premiere in Los Angeles, Califorina

Karolina Kurkova
In Elie Saab
At the Gala Spa awards event in Baden-Baden, Germany

Jamie Chung
In Guess by George Marciano
(clutch by Linea Pelle, belt by Guess, peep-toe pumps by Sergio Rossi)
At the TriBeCa Film Festival and American Express party in Los Angeles, California





Chic this Week: Best in Show for March 11-17, 2012 (Readers Choice): Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

In Emilia Wickstead

(hat by Lock & Co., earrings by Kiki McDonough)

Visiting the Irish Guard at Aldershot Barracks at a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hampshire, England

The Lovely Ones: Reese Witherspoon

(Laura Jeanne) Reese Witherspoon

Did you know.....

1. She was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2. She is collector of  antique linens and old embroidery.

3. She is a vegetarian.

4. In high school, she was a cheerleader and debutante.

5. She is known as one of the most well-mannered celebrities in Hollywood.

6. One of her famous ancestors, John Witherspoon, was a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence.

What He Said.....Dr. Suess

"Be who you are and say what you feel,

Because those who mind, don't matter

And those who matter, don't mind."

Dr. Suess

(Theodor Seuss Geisel)

1904-1991

Chic this Week: Best in Show for March 11-17, 2012

Who is your choice for best dressed this week?

Don't forget to scroll below and vote!

Elizabeth Banks

In Atelier Versace

(peep-toe wedges by Jimmy Choo, clutch by Judith Leiber, earrings and ring by Vhernier)

At The Hunger Games' premiere in Los Angeles, California

Olivia Palermo

(floral jeans by Paige Denim)

Shopping in NYC, New York

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
In Emilia Wickstead
(hat by Lock & Co., earrings by Kiki McDonough)
Visiting the Irish Guard at Aldershot Barracks at a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hampshire, England

Michelle Williams

In Valentino

At the 'My Week With Marilyn' press conference in Tokyo, Japan

Rachel Weisz
In Jason Wu
At 'The Deep Blue Sea' premiere in NYC, New York

Charlize Theron
In Boy. by Band of Outsiders
At the Hollywood Reporter's 25 Most Powerful Stylists party in West Hollywood, California

Jennifer Lawrence
In Marchesa
(clutch by Ferragamo, peep-toe platforms by Giuseppe Zanotti)
At the 'Hunger Games' premiere in Berlin, Germany

Emmy Rossum
Walking in Beverly Hills, California

Katie Holmes
In Holmes & Yang
At the Hollywood Reporter's 25 Most Powerful Stylists party in West Hollywood, California

Ashley Olsen
(overcoat by The Row, slingbacks by Manolo Blahnik)
At Santa Monica Museum of Art's 1st Precognito Gala and Preview Event in Santa Monica, California

Sophie, Countess of Wessex
In Katherine Hooker
Attending a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London, England