Balmain Fall 2012 Campaign

Balmain's Fall campaign has been out for a while, but it is still one of my favorites of the season. The more pared down ads are definitely starting to have an impact in the face of excessive accessories-focused spreads.

Via Blame it on Fashion

Summer in the City

Just a few snaps from an unreasonably hot weekend day spent in the city wearing a vintage-inspired surf shirt and my new favorite glitter Miu Miu shades.

Photo by Mark Iantosca

Mirte Maas for Exit Magazine

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Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 Nail Art

When I first saw OPI's new Pure Lacquer nail polish strips a lightbulb went off. The metallic scale print  of the "Reptile" strips has a lot in common with the beautiful Far-Eastern patterns from Proenza Schouler's Fall 2012 collection--all they needed was a few angular black lines. To round out the full look, I painted Lady Amherst Pheasats (thank you Vogue.com for identifying the birds) on two fingers on each hand.

Photos by Mark Iantosca and Vogue.com

Trend: Eyeing You

Not mad at this trend towards beautiful, not so evil, eye-inspired jewelry.

Lanvin Left Eye Broach, at Lanvin.com
Yazbukey "Blue Eyes" Broach, at Colette.fr

Polished Nail Art

In case somehow you missed it, you should probably watch my new nail show on Look TV. I've gone ahead and pulled each look out separately so that you can choose between Dior, Altuzarra and Chanel.

Oyster Archive: Bambi x Bec Parsons for #92

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Trend: Fancy Back Earrings

I think the rule of three can be thrown out here and detailed earring backs can be fully considered a trend. The first piece in this category that I was really drawn to was Pamela Love's Lapis Spike Earring that I wrote about in May. Since then I placed my order for a pair on Moda Operandi and have watched the trend grow. The styles of these earrings run the gamut from understated to over the top, but one thing's for sure; the arm party has moved North.

Delfina Deltetrez Red Mouth and Pearl Earring, Wendy Nichol Black Diamond Pyramid Back Stud, Pristine Earring, Givenchy Pearl and Jet Strass Magnetic Tusk Earring, Gylda Chainsaw Earring, A.L.C. Brass and Screw Stud, Pamela Love Spike Earring