Shoot of the Day: Zara Mirkin for No Magazine

Ummm, this shoot is my new obsession. Wow. Every picture is perfection. Zara Merkin, who styled this entire spread, is one of the most popular and refined stylists in New Zealand. Oh and also the designer for the womenswear of Stolen Girlfriends Club?! No wonder this is amazing! Google her and look at her other shoots. They are pretty awesome. XO, Liza

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Outfit Post: Proceed with Caution

Last night I celebrated an old friends birthday with dinner and sake in Beverly Hills. Being December in LA, it's a tad bit chilly but only cold enough for a lightweight coat. It was the perfect occasion to whip out my new AIforAI blouse and jacket. I recently met the designer two weeks ago at a sample sale in the fashion district downtown and promised her I'd do a shout out on our blog. Check out her amazing pieces here, www.aiforai.com. I am in love with the construction of this blouse and the cape on the back of this shrunken jacket. I am off work today... Hoooooray! Looks like I'll be chatting on the phone with Lize, organizing my closet, and doing some yoga. Sounds like a good to do list to me.

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AIforAI Jacket and Blouse

Black Shorts Label Unknown

Hansel from Basel Tights

LD Tuttle Suede Crochet Boots

Art Deco Vintage Glass Necklace

1920's Emerald and Opal Cocktail Ring

Chanel Confetti Ring

Gold Glitter Children's Ring

Thank You for Being a Friend

This picture is ancient of Jewls and I, but it will always be one of my favorites.

XO, Liza

Outfit Post: Chilly Friday Night

My sister and I braved the winter weather on Friday night and went to see "Black Swan". It was AMAZING. I highly recommend it and I am most definitely seeing it again! It was for sure a movie night though, as Chicago is absolutely freezing! Gah! So painful to be running around outside. All I needed was a massive sweater coat and I was set. XO, Liza

Bellekat Sweater Coat

Chanel Tights

Melissa Wedges

Miu Miu Bag

Best Dressed of the Week: Emma Roberts

There aren't a ton of 19 or 20- year- olds in Hollywood that dress great in my opinion. While Miley is fringed out trying to be ultra bohemian and Kristen Stewart is dressed in an old sweatshirt and Chucks, Emma Roberts is nailing it, whether she is on the red carpet or just running errands. Therefore, she is my best dressed of the week! I did a post on this cutie over the summer I believe... It's pretty rare that I don't adore what she is wearing. She always looks mature, yet age appropriate. She never seems as if she is trying too hard as well, which I love. Sooooo here's a picture of Emma a few days ago on the go in Los Angeles. In some big shades, a TopShop dress, Miu Miu bag, and black flats, Emma looks casual and comfortable. So cute. Hope you guys all had a great weekend! XO, Liza

Nail Polish Color Obsession: RGB "Sea"

Hi. I am Liza and I am a major nail polish junkie. HA! So very true though. I have always loved Chanel's amazing colors and I find myself buying them like crazy, but RGB lately is killing it! This color is SICK. So different! I have never seen anything like it. Not to mention the creator of RGB is a friend of mine, so I am all about supporting the line. Gotta buy this asap! XO, Liza

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Worst Dressed of the Day: The Kardashian Sisters

K, so I always do "Best Dressed" posts, so I figured I would do a worst dressed one when I saw this picture on one of the gossip blogs this morning. Wow. I don't know where to begin with these three! YIKES! I'll admit it... their show on E! is entertaining because they are such brats and always have crazy escapades and fights going on. But lately, the get ups these girls have been sporting are well... just bad. Kourtney here looks gorgeous, but her outfit is horrendous. If you are gonna wear leopard, stick to one piece. Wearing a leopard coat AND shoes looks ridiculous. Khloe I think is the best out of the three, but I am not sure those leggings are flattering on her. And finally with Kim... Oy. She is beyond busting out of that coat! It draws attention to her chest in a very bad way. The dress underneath it looks cute... She should have just worn that alone with a cool statement necklace or something. Ahh... I would love to get my hands on these outfits to change them up. Not sure their stylist is doing her job! On the other hand though, their makeup looks beautiful and fresh. Kudos to whoever did that. Anyways, Happy December 1st! It was snowing here this morning, so I think I'll be laying around in my big Wildfox sweatshirt and cable knit leggings all day with Angel. Hope you are all having a great week. Can't wait to show you my best dressed of the week for Friday. It's a good one! XO, Liza

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Shoot of the Day: Ashley Smith for Jalouse

This shoot adequately sums up my mood today. You really can't beat having some fantastic lingerie on accompanied by a "way too big for you" voluminous wooly mammoth coat. There is something so Elizabeth Taylor and epic about the look. I live for it.

Photographed by: Edouard Plongeon

Styled by: Anne Sophie Thomas

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This shot is so stunning. I really can't stand it. The lighting, the luggage, the headband, her leg and the pump. So gorgeous.

I love her hair all messed up and dangling in her face and don't EVEN get me started on how stunning the lingerie is in this shot. Ohhhhhh... I need it all to breathe.

Clean, fresh, and she literally has cleaning supply in her skirt.

Gluttony in a kick ass fur. Amazing.

This looks so good to me right now. I want to take off on a boat. Let's go!

Becoming one with the bed... and that coat. I'm jealous of the relationship. I want in.

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Item of the Day: Henrik Vibskov Knot Palace Cardi

Obsessed. The end.

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La Garconne nailed it. I would wear it just like this.

The little white balls sewn on it kill me. So little girl and adolescent looking.

I love how that thin little pop of grey bleeds into all the other colors.

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Just Because...

I have had these pictures sitting on my desktop for quite some time now, so I thought I would share a favorite shoot of mine with my favorite model, Cintia Dicker. Unbelievably gorgeous, isn't she? She is so unique looking and has that perfect mix of high fashion and sexiness. I also decided to throw it an old video of her being interviewed backstage at a show. She is so sweet and shy! Aww! XO, Liza

Item of the Day: Osborn Shoes

So how chic and refreshing are these little babies? Aaron Osborn launched his shoe line in 2009 out of Guatemala after meeting an out of work cobbler while doing charitable work there. He was inspired and decided to make a collection of handcrafted shoes outside of the city in the volcanic mountains (sounds awesome... I want to go work there?!?!) The company consists of 20 shoe makers and each pair of shoes are signed by whoever made them. That makes for a pretty personal shoe! I live for it! These shoes are beyond adorable and the patterns are endlessly darling. Check out my top picks below and to see more go to OsbornDesign. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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Black Velvet Booties

I love the little polka dots on these.

Electric Blue Wool Booties

I can't pick a favorite! I need them all!

Velvet Jazzies. So sweet. I love these.

Designer Spotlight: With Hearts in my Eyes

One of my favorite go to online shopping sites is Cali based, Bonadrag. From Jeffrey Campbell wedges to a hand dyed floor length Lindsey Thornburg dress, every piece on this site is amazing. It is very rare I say that as I am very picky, but I feel the buyers of Bonadrag are spot on. I'd have to say though my favorite line they carry is called With Hearts in my Eyes. Sold exclusively at Bonadrag, the label is designed AND handmade by their assistant buyer and stylist, Hannah. I recently just received the velvet pants and skinny bra I ordered and I must say, I am in love! Check them out and a few of my other faves from With Hearts in my Eyes below! XO, Liza

Black Crushed Velvet Pants- How frigin cute are these? I really am tired and over my latex leggings and I felt these would be the perfect replacement! Not only are they super flattering and comfortable, but they go with practically everything. I love that they have a fold over waistband as well. I highly recommend them!

Skinny Bra- Since I don't need a ton of support, this bra is perfect for me! Hahahaha. It's really great though underneath anything and I love how it looks with an open back top or a racerback tank (shown here). Oh and the little studs on the straps too? Perfection.

Lace Crop Top- Adorable little tee huh... I would wear this with a pair of J Brand skinny jeans or some high waisted shorts. Very reasonable too at $85.

Striped Rosie Top and Black Velvet Lorie Shorts- This top is pretty awesome, but the shorts are calling my name! I was crushing on the Winter Kate velvet shorts for a while, but these ones are way better. I love how they have a zipper in the back.

Mary Jean Dress- This is just so so pretty. I love the length of it. It would definitely show off a killer pair of boots and the back of the dress is to die for as well.

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