Confetti Systems

So, i know my birthday just past, but these pinatas would be pretty awesome considering my intense sweet tooth (fill it up with sour straws, tropical dots, tropical starbursts, skittles, etc) although i don't think i'd have the heart to smash it. AND the pinatas are even cheaper than the necklaces ($135 vs $190), so this won't even set you back too much. Disco ball sculpture anyone? Yes please. xxlil

The Olsen Ladies

Style.com is honoring Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and crediting them with bringing much needed unorthodox and unpredictable fashion to our attention. While I generally love what they put together (even if I couldn't pull it off in my wildest dreams), there are a few times I'm left scratching my head. But, no worries, I commend them for being so bold.

Anyway, I particularly love the above to looks on MK. I remember first seeing her in that Giambattista Valli and swooned and love how she looks below in Elizabeth and James. Sweet Jesus I need to switch things up. xo, lil

ps. totally lied about i-D (but not on purpose!!!). I.D. folded instead, which is indeed still sad.

Print or online?

I love a good magazine. The tangibility of turning the bags will never get old, from the thicker pages of Lula to the thinnest of the T. I remember hiding out in the attic as a girl and flipping through all of my mom's old Harper's Bazaars and Vogues and I love coming across a personal old favorite years later. Sadly, books are closing every day (i-D just bit the dust) and while I would delight in subscribing to a number of fantastic publications, every day I try to figure out where to put everything in my small apartment that I will never move out of. Thankfully, the books got smart and started incredible online versions. While some offer a direct replica of the print version (the T for example) others have inspiring blogs that mimic the vibe of the regional (the T does that too). The above pictures are from Lula Magazine's online scrapbook and I appreciate that they're not totally fashion-centric. From top to bottom, photos by Lina Scheynius, Alia Penner and Alexa Chung (of all people). love, lil

Cos i like you

Enter Cos. Seemingly owned by H&M and only available in Europe (yet another reason to try living in Paris for a few months), this label offers affordable and covetable pieces. While I hardly dress in all black, the limited pallet is welcomed and keeps the eye looking at the silhouette, which I desperately need to switch up. The amazing wedge booties are 150 euros and the looks are from their 09 Fall Collection. Oh, and the polaroid like stills are a nice too. What's not to love? xlil