details that make the difference -

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the right print and placement:

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the right heel detail :

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the right stuff inside :

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the right sense of whimsy :

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it all adds up.

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check your surroundings,

and make sure the details are making a difference.

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INCEPTION : THE MAP

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christopher nolan used this to keep track of his own movie.

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divine.

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the six chicest things about january -

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1)  the return of men's asses as their best "asset",

as seen in UOMINI, dolce and gabbana's new book,

and christiano reinaldo in armani's new ads:

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2)  nail color being the hottest cosmetic.

right now?  the nude or the gray.

and we all know gris means gray in my world.

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3)  kristen stewart

FINALLY

looking like a real star in vogue.

i (for the first time) GOT IT.

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4)  the house from "I AM LOVE"

(one of my favorite films from last year.  swinton!)

being used as a presentation space for Todd's.

how much do i want this home and new glass poolhouse?

HOW MUCH??

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5)  reed krakoff photographing stella tennant in his own home for his line.

chic.

the way chic is supposed to be.

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(although he could call for some lighting help next time . . .)

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6)  getting to see inside ralph lauren's private garage.

SQUEEE.

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pretty things worth posting -

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burberry pre-fall for tim:

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burberry pre-fall for landis:

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the brilliance of margiela, in cuff:

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deer, cock, and ox:

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advice from evelyn lee:

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GIR.  from whence came GRR.

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cory bond.  'nuff said.

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britt maren. 'nuff said.

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something from hermes, because.

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something by richard haines.  must know me well.

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In the thirties and forties, Hollywood referred to actors as “rug actors” (the ones who could do love scenes)” or “dust actors” (the ones who could shoot and fight). Don’t we all want a rug and dust man?

when looking for a partner in life,

i recommend the following traits, because in some ways, they are all that matter, they are all that really last :

1) someone more patient than you are, but mainly about the things that drive YOU crazy.

2) someone who makes you laugh.  but mainly at YOURSELF.

3) someone who can make you feel safe.  even from across the room.  or around the world.

4) someone who can hold you down when you struggle, and push you forward when you resist.

5) someone who says the things you can’t.

6) someone you can still surprise. just by being yourself.

7) someone who can’t count the years, because they seem to dissolve.

8) someone named timothy.

rug + dust, all the way.