The square root of chic can be found in Dsquared2’s Fall 2012 collection ~ and let me tell you, lovelies ~ it’s a teenage dream. The entire line is at the top of my lust-have list! Now the only equation I need to solve is how quickly can I get every single piece into my closet?

Designers Dean and Dan Caten traveled back in time for a unique take on 1960′s high school fashions for a collection that was full of teased bouffant hair (and cigarettes) à la Mad Men. A look for every personality was paraded down the catwalk ~ the prim prep, the prom queen, the sex kitten, the pink lady. Send me to detention because I’m guilty as a smitten kitten for this crazy-cool collection ….

J’adorable jeans & shrunken jackets…

Faux leopard hats & shrugs…

Glittery ankle strap kitten heels…

Ladylike coats and frocks…

Crushed gold satin and pink cropped stovepipes…

Crazy-pretty pea coats (camel with hot pink lining, Paddington toggles and faux leopard collar? Yes, please!)

Colorful bow-embellished caps…

Chic leather gloves and bejeweled brooches…

Lustworthy faux fur pullovers ~ j’adore!

I’ma get your heart ra-cing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight…

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Do you get a crick in your neck trying to cradle your iPhone? Have you ever dropped your phone trying to perform this maneuver? Do you wish you could comfortably chat up friends, family, or flirt-worthy acquaintances ~ and multitask while on hold or on a conference call? Ladies and gents, meet the Pop Phone.  Fun and functional, it nestles between your ear and shoulder, is lightweight, and has Swarovski crystal clear reception.

My first thought when I saw this crazy-clever invention: Why didn’t I think of that?! Le sigh. My next question: What color should I buy? I quickly solved that dilemma by picking up two ~ one in pink and one in blue.

Lenny has black…

Eva has blue…

SJP has purple…

Daniel (and Orlando) have the red-hot hue…

It comes in polka dots…

Lil Wayne gold…

And a rainbow of colors wherever its sold. Native Union, Nordstrom, Amazon, Urban Outfitters ~ compatible with all mobile phones, Bluetooth wireless devices and computers.

If you’re not comfortable with bold statements or embarrass easily, this gadget may not be for you. Personally, I don’t know how I’ve lived without my Pop Phone ‘til this point. After breaking up with my land line a few years ago, I’ve been a mobile-only girl. Now I have the best of both worlds.

Call me ~ wink!

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Shortly after sharing my Al Fresco Prosecco Party post, I came across this other darling idea for entertaining ~ wildflower ice cubes!

The floral trend isn’t simply sartorial ~ pretty up your H2O or Citron & soda with some beautiful blossoms as well. Here’s how to do it ~ just be sure they are edible and chemical-free wildflowers, lovelies!

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Bonne March! Along with visions of blossoms and j’adorable fashion in bloom, I’m looking forward to warmer breezy days and balmy nights of al fresco dining and prosecco parties. It’s never too early to start thinking of the perfect ingredients for such soirées and these are too cute not to share…

Denise Gee’s Porch Party: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining

You can never go wrong with Lilly’s tips for colorful entertaining!

Why not hang a pretty pink paper lantern?

Lush Orange carries my favorite set of champagne flutes ~ etched with toasts in various languages! Guaranteed to get your prosecco party started…

And how flippin’ flirty are these cute cocktail napkins?

Merci to French Bull ~ these easy-breezy pieces make every day a party…

Raj Dinner Plate

Mosaic Platter

Two Tone Salad Bowl

Salad Servers

Multiplaid Side Plates

Ring Lazy Susan

Splendida Cake Knife

Rose Cake Stand

Or skip the entertaining, grab the bubbly & kick back à la Brigitte Bardot…

“To sit in the shade on a fine day
and look upon the verdant green hills is the most perfect refreshment.” ~Jane Austen

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Happy Leap Day, Lovelies!

Today’s treat only comes around every four years so make it count!

Get your Flirt On…

And embrace the day in a sparkly way!

“Pick the day. Enjoy it – to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as
they come… The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present – and I
don’t want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future.”

~Audrey Hepburn

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