tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42591322572903640352024-03-06T00:48:27.065-05:00little fashion birdlauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-18488568851622779232011-09-02T03:13:00.002-04:002011-09-02T03:29:39.303-04:00countless daytrips<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104007201/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6104007201_08a2301ecc_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104041039/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe" height="511" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6104041039_8f0a745968_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104700334/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6104700334_23a02f1560_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104611312/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6104611312_67c3c4c5f8_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104901451/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6104901451_f5dff547cb_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104102161/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea" height="1205" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6104102161_5fa3480e43_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6104671348/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast American Apparel Stripe House of Harlow Chelsea" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6104671348_91afe5bedd_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">ph. by Lucas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(</i><a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa8357p.html?cid=30"><i>American Apparel bodysuit</i></a><i>, F21 jeans, </i><a href="http://www.boutiquetoyou.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SP11-21blk"><i>House of Harlow Chelsea sunglasses</i></a><i>, Deena&Ozzy bag, </i><a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/p/10489734/long-knuckle-armor-ring-silver"><i>Modtoast rings</i></a><i>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking the most spontaneous days off from work to catch the last few glimpses of summer is becoming an unnecessary habit of mine. But, then again, who can resist random outings to taste that 5-star Soho caipirinha that everyone's raving about, or testing out Intelligentsia, which apparently is the "best coffee imaginable", or even the special tres leche donut from Doughnut Plant that puts all other mundane flavors to shame...and how about Amy's Bread? By the way, if you haven't tried their black olive twist, you're truly missing out. I can ramble endlessly here when it comes to all my recent taste-testings. And adding to more frivolous distractions, I'm starting to rediscover varied "treasure troves" (local shops, parks and quintessential whip-out-your-book-or-ipad benches) situated throughout New York City and deriving a much deeper appreciation of my surroundings. Thankfully, the nature of my work has pretty much made me rethink just how fascinating this city can be. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now on to these new pics. Here I'm sporting a couple recent acquisitions that have made it to the closet staple category. In the search for the perfect fitted stripe top, I stumbled upon this <a href="http://www.americanapparel.com/rsa8357p.html?cid=30">American Apparel bodysuit</a> during my daily online browsing/shopping trances. It's simple and stays put, plus the scooped back gives that extra something, which can be described in so many pretty words. Also, I've added this Elizabeth & James-inspired <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/p/10489734/long-knuckle-armor-ring-silver">knuckle armor ring courtesy of Modtoast</a>. I don't know why I waited so long, but this is certainly the "staple" ring to own. That, along with her<a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/p/10456888/cage-hinge-ring-knuckle-armor"> cage hinge ring</a> - they refuse to come off my fingers. Once again, <i>Thank You So Much!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-16457953221136426372011-08-20T21:52:00.004-04:002011-08-20T22:05:03.877-04:00easy saturdays<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6063360145/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6063360145_023f76f175_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6064053156/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff" height="518" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6064053156_a573e3a74f_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6063890600/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6063890600_ce5df8aa61_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6063897264/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6063897264_ebe1d6dce5_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6063903068/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6063903068_cdd8b25af8_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6063914106/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast talon cuff" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6063914106_1c3b056a51_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>ph. by Lucas</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(ASOS knit, BDG jeans, <a href="http://www.boutiquetoyou.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SP11-21blk&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ProductFeed&utm_campaign=GoogleFeed">House of Harlow Chelsea sunglasses</a>, Invicta watch, <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/p/11957676/talon-claw-cuff-bracelet-silver">Talon cuff courtesy of MODTOAST</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lazy Saturday which consisted of: waking up a little past noon, browsing aimlessly through my favorite blogs in a trance-like state (as per usual), tossing around scruffy old toys for the mere enjoyment of seeing my dog pounce on them like a cat and taking him for a much-needed stroll through the winding paths of the park in my hometown. Before heading back to whip up homemade fruit crepes with the boyfriend and veg out on the sofa, I just had to capture some shots of this beautiful gifted <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/p/11957676/talon-claw-cuff-bracelet-silver">talon cuff</a> from my special friend at <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">MODTOAST</a>. The quality of the hardware is impeccable, as always. I also adore it's contrasting element as well - the almost fierce style of the talons paired with something soft like a knit jumper or free-flowing dress adds to the piece's it-factor. <i>I can't thank you enough! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-34582686493660962011-08-18T20:20:00.003-04:002011-08-18T20:32:23.304-04:00bleecker st.<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6056658149/" title="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6056658149_5945dd406a_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6057216878/" title="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6057216878_28d7ebe496_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6057225410/" title="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James" height="508" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6057225410_030c9b6dfa_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6056700743/" title="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James" height="921" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6056700743_abba90535f_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6056711491/" title="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James" height="1205" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6056711491_10fdb9ff79_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/6056720739/" title="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="American Gold Wild Horses blouse - Stanton James" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6056720739_bb744d099d_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>ph. by Lucas </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(</i><a href="http://www.stantonjames.com/american-gold-m-118.html"><i>American Gold Wild Horses blouse</i></a><i>, J Brand jeans, </i><a href="http://www.foleyandcorinna.com/pv-795-2094-mid-city-tote-in-waxy-tumble-natural-grain-leather.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=productfeed&utm_campaign=google%2Bmerchant"><i>Foley + Corinna city tote</i></a><i>, Invicta mens style watch, </i><a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/"><i>Modtoast</i></a><i> rings) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing beats the feeling of taking a few hours of off-time from a hectic work week. Especially when such a day <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">involves succulent coconut-almond-nutella crepes followed by searing hot cafe au lait, and frivolous wandering around the West Village with the boyfriend. Quite serene to say the least. Here, I'm wearing a new blouse from American Gold that I ordered from <a href="http://www.stantonjames.com/">Stanton James</a>. If you close your eyes and run your hands through it it feels almost identical to rose petals. Lucas actually pointed this out first and after petting it a while he was pretty spot on. I find myself always gravitating towards it every time I get dressed, which is probably why I wore it three days in a row. And in terms of comfort level, it's definitely high up on the charts. I've also been carrying around this Foley + Corinna tote, which I consider to be a loyal old friend. I can't even remember when I got it (6-7 years ago maybe?), but it has never left my side. And the leather aged so beautifully over the years - highly recommend!</span></span></div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-11031552431324167422011-07-31T21:00:00.000-04:002011-07-31T21:00:57.345-04:00channeling ms. hardy?<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5987950557/" title="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.35 #4 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.35 #4" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/5987950557_5ea74e8777_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5988521454/" title="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.36 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.36" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5988521454_978fa2f237_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5987964759/" title="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.36 #2 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.36 #2" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5987964759_46a2205f7c_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5988548792/" title="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.36 #5 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Photo on 2011-07-29 at 14.36 #5" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5988548792_eebc697337_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's yet another new do. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was a bit too inspired one day with Francoise Hardy that I decided to switch it up a little and go for the choppy '60s fringe effect (and I'm actually thinking about going choppier). With all the varied dye hues, bleach processes and sporadic sessions with the scissors, I'm lucky these poor stands were able to withstand my indecisive tendencies. Perhaps it's time to give it a little break and let the darn thing just grow out. Besides I think I'm pretty content with this new look...for now. :P</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-40693620793292745032011-07-26T16:39:00.000-04:002011-07-26T16:39:25.224-04:00meet westii<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5978650765/" title="little fashion bird steve madden westii by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="little fashion bird steve madden westii" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5978650765_064fca96f0_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=57216&np=681_725">Steve Madden Westii</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These are my feet's new best friends. After piercing through the cardboard packaging and flipping the shoebox lid, it was love at first glance. They surpassed my expectations in terms of quality and comfort. And I'm already mapping out where I would wear them and with how many various outfit combinations. The possibilities are endless considering their timeless shape and supple texture. I also find myself strangely taking multiple whiffs just because I love the smell of new suede. Is that weird? </div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-6987607448852353212011-07-24T19:11:00.007-04:002011-07-24T19:50:19.262-04:00mini weekend photo diary<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972010016/" title="DSC_0728 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0728" height="1205" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/5972010016_730a0fdabf_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971181455/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird modtoast" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5971181455_2e7fc3f1be_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971930050/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="1205" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5971930050_f886659ce1_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971742884/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5971742884_343602be10_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971973880/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird modtoast" height="479" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5971973880_25b8b2e3a3_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971984388/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird modtoast" height="430" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/5971984388_75f67b09f9_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971743412/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5971743412_ce2567bbee_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972025206/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5972025206_af01d146a8_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971476081/" title="P7231132 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="P7231132" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5971476081_089f66ab09_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971740166/" title="vive la crepe by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="vive la crepe" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/5971740166_306118c930_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972057662/" title="P7231137 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="P7231137" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5972057662_88bfc155ee_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971513835/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5971513835_94b74796a9_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971530869/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="457" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5971530869_cd3f5c3a7e_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971549327/" title="DSC_0347 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0347" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5971549327_ef3a11966c_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971558885/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="541" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/5971558885_25310c52e1_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972125246/" title="lucas velozo bento by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lucas velozo bento" height="1205" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5972125246_704575f569_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971741116/" title="vive la crepe by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="vive la crepe" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5971741116_fb04147d85_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972169364/" title="lauren baluyo little fashion bird by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="lauren baluyo little fashion bird" height="600" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5972169364_17cc8b7629_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971713953/" title="DSC_0494 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0494" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5971713953_d714c30149_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972277216/" title="DSC_0504 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0504" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5972277216_517db700d4_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5971730317/" title="DSC_0507 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0507" height="531" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5971730317_26398628ae_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5972310526/" title="P7231105 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="P7231105" height="554" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/5972310526_60bd21a4fd_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
(wearing: F21 dress, Zara sandals, Deena&Ozzy bag, <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">Modtoast rings</a>, Thomas Sires bracelets)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">July 23</div><div style="text-align: center;">West Village + memorable food!<br />
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ph. by Lucas and I </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-44931187004844952422011-06-19T21:55:00.002-04:002011-06-19T21:59:57.892-04:00noho bound<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5851183048/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast YSL inspired ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast YSL inspired ring" height="569" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/5851183048_d7310f6c39_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5851221012/" title="P6180841 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="P6180841" height="544" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/5851221012_c1c8d9a784_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5850681353/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast YSL inspired ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast YSL inspired ring" height="414" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5850681353_f3f0f4d56b_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5850689069/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast YSL inspired ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast YSL inspired ring" height="486" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/5850689069_9c29a28517_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Levi's boyfriend jeans, H&M top and bracelets, American Apparel clutch, Topshop boots, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">YSL-inspired ring courtesy of Modtoast</a></span>)</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it's due time for some new wardrobe creativity. For a number of weeks, I find myself (unintentionally) resorting to pretty much the same sort of ensemble before dashing out the door-- cuffed up pants/summer tank/suede booties/clutch. In terms of dressing efficiency and comfort, it's a win/win situation, but perhaps it's time to whip out those summer dresses and sandals for a slight change. Here, I'm sporting two recent little additions that have never left my side from day one: the AA pink leather clutch, which I proudly displayed a couple posts down and this YSL-inspired ring from my lady friend Terri at Modtoast (I currently have the turquoise and coral ones). Both accessories come in a spectrum of tempting colors and I'm finding it quite hard to resist the idea of buying them all. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can get the ring at Modtoast's shop <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">here</a> -- you'll fall in love as every ring conveys its own special quality. Also, be sure to take a peak at her Pamela Love-esque pieces...they're well worth it!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-66767544345404602272011-06-13T18:54:00.001-04:002011-06-13T18:55:05.428-04:00top 25<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830217486/" title="image-1.php by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="image-1.php" height="502" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/5830217486_1af95d0fa8_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830446602/" title="ISABEL MARANT DICKER BOOT TAUPE1A by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="ISABEL MARANT DICKER BOOT TAUPE1A" height="430" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5152/5830446602_8b0d6f3231.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5829907263/" title="211066-7-1305566324991 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="211066-7-1305566324991" height="641" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/5829907263_514c9ef05f_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5829914067/" title="211066-8-1304886417981 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="211066-8-1304886417981" height="683" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/5829914067_f7653e138d_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830467640/" title="211066-12-1307378939068 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="211066-12-1307378939068" height="532" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/5830467640_0117d71c15_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830474424/" title="tumblr_lmhw0fBoNQ1qd1ndyo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lmhw0fBoNQ1qd1ndyo1_500" height="549" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5160/5830474424_9d2e7445cb_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830481942/" title="wang1-596x447 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="wang1-596x447" height="600" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/5830481942_4ee17fcf76_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830489222/" title="linns-sandaler-596x451 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="linns-sandaler-596x451" height="624" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5830489222_49b1c09e77_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830496520/" title="201105083-596x447 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="201105083-596x447" height="619" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/5830496520_391717518b_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5829973487/" title="proxy by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="proxy" height="539" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/5829973487_1c9f091ea5_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830529766/" title="tumblr_lmex5boUjk1qbarrgo1_1280 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lmex5boUjk1qbarrgo1_1280" height="550" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/5830529766_8b56e128c0_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5829987013/" title="steviedance10 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="steviedance10" height="509" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/5829987013_44d9889502_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830543194/" title="proxy-1 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="proxy-1" height="674" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/5830543194_100f4748cd_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5829998779/" title="image.php by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="image.php" height="549" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/5829998779_96ba99be3c_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830006619/" title="bh 4 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="bh 4" height="787" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5830006619_0b2762e9f7_b.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830562562/" title="20110608kväll3-596x351 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="20110608kväll3-596x351" height="486" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5830562562_a668f05080_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830567648/" title="new-boots-596x445 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="new-boots-596x445" height="616" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/5830567648_ed255d26f7_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830034805/" title="tumblr_lij0heBvKF1qcal7fo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lij0heBvKF1qcal7fo1_500" height="549" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/5830034805_210c2c0693_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830597660/" title="tumblr_lkd2teyDnv1qe3asbo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lkd2teyDnv1qe3asbo1_500" height="457" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/5830597660_7532fde59c_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830638628/" title="tumblr_llac23qE6K1qjtj4bo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_llac23qE6K1qjtj4bo1_500" height="618" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/5830638628_118ec83ec7_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830101723/" title="tumblr_lkyskvxU5H1qznrwro1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lkyskvxU5H1qznrwro1_500" height="791" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/5830101723_1ff9b279c7_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830107527/" title="tumblr_llzri8nRL81qf97hqo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_llzri8nRL81qf97hqo1_500" height="550" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5116/5830107527_4ac6b46b5c_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830667104/" title="tumblr_li5x18DF4l1qi37sno1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_li5x18DF4l1qi37sno1_500" height="659" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/5830667104_783c375e00_b.jpg" width="824" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830682458/" title="IMG_2630 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2630" height="550" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/5830682458_c3a706f763_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5830688486/" title="nixon_time_teller_281x211 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="nixon_time_teller_281x211" height="451" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5830688486_c5d0231d1e_z.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(sources: <i>AngelikaBlick, VanillaScented, ElinKling, SexforBreakfast, KnightCat, Fashiontoast</i>)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Summer Essentials:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ol><li>Vintage Levi's cutoffs</li>
<li>Isabel Marant Dicker booties</li>
<li>Soft pinks</li>
<li>High-waists</li>
<li>Go-to basic black heels</li>
<li>White-floored spaces</li>
<li>Alexander Wang clutch</li>
<li>Simple t-strap sandals</li>
<li>Light-blue skinnies</li>
<li>More white spaces</li>
<li>Bottle-vased flowers</li>
<li>Diptyque candles</li>
<li>Free People lace shorts</li>
<li>White crochet</li>
<li>Sun-kissed beach hair</li>
<li>Black leather shorts</li>
<li>Rodarte x Opening Ceremony booties</li>
<li>White boyfriend shirt</li>
<li>Bright orange shift dress</li>
<li>Stars/Moon accessories</li>
<li>Colorful leather zip clutches</li>
<li>Crystal necklaces</li>
<li>Fluorescent palettes </li>
<li>Balenciaga cut out boots</li>
<li>Nixon gold watch</li>
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</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-67786958288444927072011-06-10T16:33:00.002-04:002011-06-10T16:37:36.977-04:00on rotation<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5818722121/" title="Little Fashion Bird Atsuyo Et Akiko American Apparel Pink Clutch by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Atsuyo Et Akiko American Apparel Pink Clutch" height="638" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/5818722121_0426819ae7_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsalh500m.html?cid=49">American Apparel pink clutch</a>, Atsuyo Et Akiko tote</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Found myself using these bags on heavy rotation. While shooting in the Meatpacking, I saw that tote hanging on the display window in Yoya and immediately popped in the store and had to have it. Plus, all profits go to the relief efforts for the earthquake in Japan and tsunami in the Pacific, so all the more reason to have one. You can also buy it <a href="http://www.atsuyoetakiko.com/store/shop.php?cat=BAG&typ=ALL">here</a>. The AA leather clutch is something that I think everyone should have...at least in one color. The soft leather and quality surpasses the price tag. I'm thinking to buy more in black, tan and fluorescent pink. The one I have now has a soft blush tone that's versatile with all sorts of looks. And I'm hoping they'll bring back the <a href="http://www.knighttcat.com/2011/04/cottoncandycolors.html">cotton candy colors</a>, because those were a pair of beauties. </div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-36211332720831867092011-06-09T21:20:00.001-04:002011-06-09T21:21:00.117-04:00bryant park<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816909302/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="594" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/5816909302_dc8f4a1167_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816914474/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="638" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/5816914474_ab070b394f_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816349097/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="638" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5816349097_e77028f86c_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816359303/" title="P5300527 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="P5300527" height="638" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/5816359303_cba4d95199_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816933626/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="616" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/5816933626_f337c0db3e_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816370321/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="570" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/5816370321_9711257022_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816376621/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/5816376621_e5901de13d_b.jpg" width="768" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Free People jumper, Topshop antique boots, Atsuyo Et Akiko "JE T'AiME JAPON" tote, <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">Modtoast</a> and UO rings)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spontaneous snapshots at Bryant Park. The weather this week has been far too desert-like. Yet staying indoors is just not an option on days like these. Even though opting somewhere near air-con access would seem like the rational and sane thing to do, I just LOVE summers out in NYC, no matter how sweltering it gets. I'm guessing this may be due to recent post-work organic picnics to watch the sunset, last minute date nights and aimless long walks from uptown to downtown.</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-1018949753544924942011-06-09T18:04:00.002-04:002011-06-09T18:07:45.693-04:00simply irresistible<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5816502426/" title="little fashion bird zara pointed black court shoes heels by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="little fashion bird zara pointed black court shoes heels" height="656" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5158/5816502426_24713d4fa9_b.jpg" width="875" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zara S/S 11 Pointed Court Shoes </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These will go down as one of the most timeless designs that Zara has ever created. This style has some kind of seductive, yet classic "power suit" appeal circa 1990 (love the cut out sides). I naturally envision Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible" video whenever I look at them. They made their debut in May and, much to my dismay, were instantaneously sold out within a week's time! It wasn't surprising though to eventually find them popping up on eBay for almost triple what their worth -- and yes, I ALMOST succumbed to my notorious impulsive shopper mode until last Monday. I managed to find three pairs hiding below some sweeping maxi dresses, with only one left in my size. Hallelujah to Zara's Herald Square! :)</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-87947903572952975682011-06-04T21:01:00.001-04:002011-06-05T21:50:08.771-04:00friday walkabout<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5797827017/" title="little fashion bird lauren baluyo atsuyo et akiko by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="little fashion bird lauren baluyo atsuyo et akiko" height="935" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/5797827017_cbdfddb992_b.jpg" width="768" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5797833773/" title="little fashion bird lauren baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="little fashion bird lauren baluyo" height="576" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/5797833773_daa9973345_b.jpg" width="768" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5797842001/" title="little fashion bird lauren baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="little fashion bird lauren baluyo" height="487" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/5797842001_7df2434442_b.jpg" width="768" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5798408486/" title="P6030693 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="P6030693" height="497" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/5798408486_127f7e9eea_b.jpg" width="768" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(H&M top, vintage Levi's, Topshop Antique boots, Atsuyo Et Akiko tote, <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">Modtoast</a> rings)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A few things to share: lengthy and very random walks (and frequent pitstops) around NYC with my boyfriend makes for serene, worthwhile moments; made a sporadic visit to a salon and opted for summer highlights in the lightest shade possible (and soon realizing, "damn, I love going blonde!"); rummaging my closet for a pair of remotely comfortable shoes and rediscovering how much I love my Topshop Antique boots (mostly for its comfort factor and partly for its Isabel Marant-ish clone-like resemblance); strawberry daifuku is a lethal substance; love the euphoria of cooking in the kitchen, experimenting and whipping up healthy vegetarian dishes that put smiles on Lucas' handsome face. </div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-20345491715137753352011-05-30T01:34:00.000-04:002011-05-30T01:34:51.136-04:00may visuals<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774338229/" title="image.php by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="image.php" height="532" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/5774338229_77a39d87cc_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774881088/" title="image-2.php by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="image-2.php" height="484" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/5774881088_11a14666f3_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774346295/" title="image-1.php by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="image-1.php" height="532" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5774346295_dfbaca5a90_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774350815/" title="tumblr_lldsef5Wrw1qzmpfro1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lldsef5Wrw1qzmpfro1_500" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5774350815_cd68f27069_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774353897/" title="tumblr_lljgnsboa11qkpcito1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lljgnsboa11qkpcito1_500" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/5774353897_d5a5956007_b.jpg" width="699" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774895960/" title="tumblr_ll8emlb59E1qd65g9o1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_ll8emlb59E1qd65g9o1_500" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/5774895960_59706e1aaf_b.jpg" width="683" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774902960/" title="tumblr_llojiz3sO31qeft5ho1_400 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_llojiz3sO31qeft5ho1_400" height="592" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/5774902960_ca836aea6c_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774367955/" title="tumblr_ll0slobatW1qb68g6o1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_ll0slobatW1qb68g6o1_500" height="912" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5774367955_5d1ae6e04e_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774910188/" title="tumblr_lllo77ofOa1qbqkcm by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lllo77ofOa1qbqkcm" height="528" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/5774910188_ee48fe5563_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774913356/" title="tumblr_lkphcwdNyJ1qeft5ho1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lkphcwdNyJ1qeft5ho1_500" height="899" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/5774913356_dfd6041ca0_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774378271/" title="tumblr_lejybmuDZq1qzdiqvo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lejybmuDZq1qzdiqvo1_500" height="932" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/5774378271_8119c54db5_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774919740/" title="tumblr_llftprfaO81qzg5ooo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_llftprfaO81qzg5ooo1_500" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/5774919740_54dd14603d_b.jpg" width="682" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774386429/" title="201105163-596x447 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="201105163-596x447" height="513" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/5774386429_f589e054ed_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774928312/" title="tumblr_lkz7ll6sxH1qbad5jo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lkz7ll6sxH1qbad5jo1_500" height="1024" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/5774928312_d517808a8d_b.jpg" width="681" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774394771/" title="tumblr_lkuk19h8eR1qcgzjho1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_lkuk19h8eR1qcgzjho1_500" height="1012" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/5774394771_e4b8585a98_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774937422/" title="tumblr_llxw2672r81qe8wmxo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_llxw2672r81qe8wmxo1_500" height="886" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/5774937422_3c3d1cd921_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774941484/" title="tumblr_llwvljqSX51qfzf1lo1_500 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="tumblr_llwvljqSX51qfzf1lo1_500" height="514" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5774941484_5cafb8348b_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5774406431/" title="20110512detalj-596x447 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="20110512detalj-596x447" height="513" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/5774406431_e87a346e12_b.jpg" width="684" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Angelika Blick, Elin Kling, Sex for Breakfast)</i></div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-51506765716092293142011-05-21T18:31:00.002-04:002011-05-29T20:01:38.674-04:00DOUBLE TALON RING GIVEAWAY!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5743873799/" title="modtoast shop double talon ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="modtoast shop double talon ring" height="593" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/5743873799_600b33b4a9_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5744428232/" title="modtoast shop double talon ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="modtoast shop double talon ring" height="473" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5744428232_dc499165e2_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5743886275/" title="modtoast shop double talon ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="modtoast shop double talon ring" height="659" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/5743886275_c3fe71623a_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5743890407/" title="modtoast shop double talon ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="modtoast shop double talon ring" height="613" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/5743890407_68c005a10a_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5744441832/" title="modtoast shop double talon ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="modtoast shop double talon ring" height="491" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5744441832_5070789cb9_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are seriously no words to justify how awesome this double talon ring is. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modtoast">Modtoast</a> has undoubtedly "wowed" me again with this new heavenly addition to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modtoast">shop</a>. And fortunately, she's offering you all another chance to win yet another cool piece! I already own the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73442473/open-cross-ring-armor-cage-knuckle">open cross ring</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73430927/cage-armor-ring-hinge-antique-silver">caged armor double ring</a>, which I both wear to death. They're available in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modtoast">sh</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modtoast">op </a>as well. This double talon ring is inspired by a designer we all love, but at a much more affordable number and without compromising on quality. I'm so impressed with everything she's sent me. The ring is beautifully textured and made of solid silver plate with an antique silver finish. Comes in sizes 6/7 and 7/8.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">To be eligible to win, follow each of these simple steps:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Follow me on <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/580445/little-fashion-bird">BLOGLOVIN'</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/laurenbaluyo">TWITTER</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Leave a comment at the end of this post with your name and email.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Facebook "LIKE" this post </div><div style="text-align: center;">(the button is located near the comment link below)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><s>WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON Sunday, May 29th 2011 8pm EST</s><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">....AND THE WINNER IS PORSHA! CONGRATS LOVELY LADY! :)</span></div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-68101375433335115542011-05-02T23:26:00.000-04:002011-05-02T23:26:41.169-04:00unwind your mind<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5682619226/" title="DSC_1066 by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_1066" height="503" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5682619226_8b401fb9aa_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5682003449/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast" height="564" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5150/5682003449_664a73fbb0_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5682575630/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast" height="564" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5682575630_e1ea7d288a_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5682016319/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast" height="339" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5682016319_5960d0de1f_b.jpg" width="850" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5682032513/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Modtoast" height="1024" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5682032513_7cb78284b6_b.jpg" width="734" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Zara leather jacket, H&M maxi, Bolivian bag, UO Dolcetta boots, UO and <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">Modtoast</a> rings)</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-44129328960921799792011-05-01T19:15:00.005-04:002011-05-02T19:46:48.189-04:00id request, por favor?<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5677861828/" title="3a2c9bca by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="3a2c9bca" height="1024" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5677861828_3f79886144_b.jpg" width="688" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I first spotted this inspiring image on KnightCat and since then it still fails to escape my thoughts. Its deep v-shaped back, beige hue, and overall weight and texture is too perfect to forget. <s>Can someone please ID this sweater?</s> You'll be a true life saver. =)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mystery revealed! The answer is </span></span><b><a href="http://www.modekungen.se/se/troja-v-shape-13340"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">MODEKUNGEN</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> and sadly it's sold out.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hope this will make a comeback.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Thank you to </span></span><a href="http://cyliaaaa.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Cylia</i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> and </span></span><a href="http://videdressingdelagrenobloise.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Vanessa</i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> for the help. I really appreciate it!</span></span></div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-57929117191705444182011-04-21T21:46:00.009-04:002011-05-01T01:51:38.267-04:00OPEN CROSS RING GIVEAWAY!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5641616349/" title="Little Fashion Bird Modtoast open cross ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Modtoast open cross ring" height="605" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5641616349_f08d912f39_b.jpg" width="700" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5642191508/" title="Little Fashion Bird Modtoast open cross ring by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Modtoast open cross ring" height="525" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5642191508_57a9ba66e9_b.jpg" width="700" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yep, it's that time again. I've paired up with my lady friend and online shop owner of <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">Modtoast</a> and <a href="http://shoe-topia.ecrater.com/">Shoe-topia</a> to offer you a chance to win this undeniably cool open cross ring. This is one of my two favorite finger trinkets from her shop; the other being this <a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/p/10456888/cage-armor-ring-hinge-antique">caged armor double ring</a> that I refuse to take off. The open cross ring is made of silver plate with an antique style finish. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have the size 6 and use interchangeably between my pointer finger and thumb. However, the winner will be sent a brand new one in a choice of sizes 6 or 7. Don't let this giveaway slip away! You'll be very pleased with this little baby just as much as I am. =)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To be eligible to win, just follow each of these easy peasy steps:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Follow me on </b></span><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/580445/little-fashion-bird"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>BLOGLOVIN'</b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b> and </b></span><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/laurenbaluyo"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>TWITTER </b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Leave a comment at the end of this post with your name and email.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Facebook "LIKE" this post </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>(the button is located near the comment link below)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><s>WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY, APRIL 30th 2011 8pm EST</s></span><br />
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<i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">AND THE WINNER IS....</span></span></b></i><br />
<i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">THE LOVELY REMINGTON </span></span></b></i><br />
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</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-76231176693198672412011-04-20T20:28:00.001-04:002011-04-20T20:30:20.253-04:00wednesday selects<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5639320190/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket" height="578" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5639320190_8f9c2b5690_b.jpg" width="825" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Zara leather moto jacket, H&M hat, Nikon, handmade backpack (Rio flea markets), ipod, chewing gum, ASOS wallet, wide wayfarers)</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-90302311649366800192011-04-20T18:01:00.002-04:002011-04-20T18:11:40.626-04:00the big hair effect<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5638960746/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket" height="655" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5638960746_8c5a0e8f7c_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5638955620/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5638955620_b4aa048d67_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5638951864/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5638951864_317f4b4482_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5638408567/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5638408567_4562ca35c4_b.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5638969168/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Zara leather jacket" height="600" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5638969168_0d4501d0f7_b.jpg" width="800" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5638975902/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Umberto Giannini by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo Umberto Giannini" height="1024" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5638975902_f01c6a3d40_b.jpg" width="768" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I've been wrestling with the thought that chopping off my locks to a shoulder-length bob was kind of a bad idea. Yes, I know...it's just hair (a mere trivial concern) and the darn thing will grow back, but I'm just missing the versatility of a longer length. So in small attempts to spiff these strands up, I'm currently experimenting with an '80s style do and amping up the volume of my hair with this new magical mousse from <a href="http://www.umbertogiannini.co.uk/">Umberto Giannini</a>. This can seriously works some wonders by thickening each strand and I sort of feel like a little Bon Jovi groupie circa 1989 (very random!) with a whiff of jasmine and citrus emanating from my head. </div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-61527610264074910592011-04-14T19:42:00.000-04:002011-04-14T19:42:35.119-04:00rainbow prisms<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5620269556/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5620269556_9f881ae064_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5620288880/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5620288880_83712cbb86_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5619921603/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="532" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5619921603_390a5f596d_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5619927547/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5619927547_7c940b3549_b.jpg" width="750" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5620558872/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5620558872_a80343867e_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5619998537/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5619998537_d33e16f4ff_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(eBay) vintage crochet dress and H&M hat</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So basically my Nikon and Olympus cameras went on holiday and photo booth decided to take over lol. But not to worry...they'll soon be making a comeback. Today I woke up to the warm sun on my face and immediately had the urge to slip into something light and white. I'm just hoping these sweet spring days last a whole season. Here I'm wearing my favorite bell-sleeved dress. It contains the perfect airy elements of crochet and trapeze shapes. All I need now is a pair of wooden platform sandals with tan leather straps (oh how I wish the Topshop Wiley's would make their return back into stores!). </div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-77124703471412716182011-04-10T23:53:00.004-04:002011-04-11T00:00:56.139-04:00couple favorite things<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5608800582/" title="urban outfitters jewelry amethyst raven skull by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="urban outfitters jewelry amethyst raven skull" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5608800582_1ebeebfa14_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5608222293/" title="topshop antique boots by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="topshop antique boots" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5608222293_3d348b2c78_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19620582&parentid=W_ACC_JEWELRY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=210&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_ACC_JEWELRY&popId=WOMENS_ACCESSORIES&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">UO mineral amethyst necklace</a>, UO raven skull necklace, UO tribal rings, Topshop Antique boots</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a few items that I find myself resorting to before anything else. I simply can't get enough of Urban Outfitters "flair". Whenever I drop by a store (which has developed into a weekly basis), my first stop is its jewelry section. Crazy affordable things that I wear constantly. I also couldn't overlook posting these Topshop boots. They're by far the MOST comfortable everyday shoes in my closet. And the next best thing: they go with literally every outfit I throw on. I consider these to be one of the smartest purchases I've made in footwear, since most of my closet is composed of platform five-inchers, which at times make it impossible to hussle for a cab or the subway. They're also a bit like the Isabel Marant boots, which have been on my wish list forever, so that's a definite bonus.</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-62267896062330806352011-04-09T19:53:00.001-04:002011-04-09T19:54:33.814-04:00before sunset<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5604535236/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5604535236_380d053094_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5604539986/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5604539986_a4062675ea_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5603964939/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5603964939_7be6986ea1_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5604555092/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5604555092_4e0f5aa3ae_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5603976989/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="530" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5603976989_52cc233fa5_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/floppyhat.html?cid=50">AA wool floppy hat</a>, Zara leather jacket, H&M top, <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Jersey-Palazzo-Pants/vlafx/?iid=1437675&SearchQuery=palazzo&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Mink&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1KZXJzZXktUGFsYXp6by1QYW50cy9Qcm9kLw..">ASOS palazzo pants</a>, UO rings</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I've just rediscovered my addiction to mac's photo booth and its genius ability to take multiple shots without me having to disrupt Lucas from his Harvard "crunch time". Plus, I'm kind of feeling the whole grainy effect of these images coupled with the room's natural light. Here, I'm wearing a few pieces that I recently bought. First off is this Zara leather jacket from Autumn 2009/10, which sold out like hot cakes in stores. I was literally kicking myself in the bum for not buying it when I had the chance. The heavens smiled when I found it on eBay last week at a cool price. Also, I've been loving the concept of 70s inspired palazzos for spring and ASOS really nailed it with this pair (you'll see more of these pants later in better pics). This floppiest of floppy hats from American Apparel is perhaps my favorite from my little headwear collection. I sometimes get the urge to buy them in every color. </div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-32802210992503934212011-04-08T18:32:00.002-04:002011-04-09T21:59:54.714-04:00wash and go<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5601099323/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="498" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5601099323_c82ccd24de_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5601115015/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="1024" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5601115015_552f1e30be_b.jpg" width="713" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5601130661/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="914" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5601130661_faacea3634_b.jpg" width="680" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5601153799/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="888" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5601153799_09cc1064a1_b.jpg" width="680" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">H&M maxi, Old Navy cable-knit sweater, Dolcetta by Dolce Vita boots, Foley + Corinna city tote (sold <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/city-tote-foley-corinna/vp/v=1/845524441891522.htm?folderID=2534374302097911&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize&colorId=12867">here</a> in black), Scala hat</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Running some crazy errands with the boyfriend today and literally threw these on in under three minutes and was out the door. I consider that somewhat of an achievement. Luckily we were able to squeeze another few minutes for pictures. By the way, many sincere thank yous to everyone for the compliments about my new do. It's somehow brought a new meaning to efficiency as far as "post-shower" prep times are concerned. No more dreadful bird nests in the midst anymore. :)</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-66494263527205851822011-04-07T19:06:00.000-04:002011-04-07T19:06:01.038-04:00harnessed<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5599200554/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness" height="333" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5599200554_bc19bb9a36_b.jpg" width="720" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5598623113/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness" height="437" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5598623113_68b0e44de8_b.jpg" width="720" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5599207350/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness" height="448" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5599207350_f87e5e0e8c_b.jpg" width="720" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5599210958/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5599210958_fcb133a9d0_b.jpg" width="720" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5599215070/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo boots harness" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5599215070_d132a5f5bf_b.jpg" width="720" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">left to right: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19061316&parentid=W_SHOES_BOOTS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=130&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_SHOES_BOOTS&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">Dolcetta by Dolce Vita boots</a>, "Balenciaga-esque" eBay score, <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=footwr&footwr%5Fstyle=&footwr%5Fsize=&footwr%5Fcolor=&footwr%5Fprice=&product%5Fid=2000004791&Page=all">Forever 21</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently purchased three pairs of chunky boots after being weirdly fixated on anything involving black leather, harnesses and heavy metal hardware. After scanning through my previous rack of shoes, I noticed that virtually every pair I owned were silent killers to my feet after a good two hours. But after giving each pair a full day test run, I realized that they are all shockingly comfortable. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cool everyday boots + each under 100 bucks = guilt-free shoe scores</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4259132257290364035.post-9162792584535240212011-04-06T19:23:00.000-04:002011-04-06T19:23:22.302-04:00new do<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5596593444/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="499" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5596593444_65b4f2e61c_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5596015763/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5596015763_b26131fec0_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5596633552/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5596633552_6b3fa8ae89_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlefashionbird/5596637124/" title="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo by little fashion bird, on Flickr"><img alt="Little Fashion Bird Lauren Baluyo" height="563" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5596637124_654f956158_b.jpg" width="750" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">wearing Topshop sweater and UrbanOutfitters/<a href="http://modtoast.ecrater.com/">Modtoast</a> rings</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">After combing through my nest of unforgiving hair "networks" on a daily basis, I sporadically decided to chop it off and go for a low-maintenance cut for the spring. Luckily, the 20 minute routine I used to take on strictly untangling my hair has been happily obliterated. :)</div>lauren baluyohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05907512219281541066noreply@blogger.com14