1.27.2010

Why Don't You...?

…order a balloon bouquet in a variety of colors, and permit them to float to the ceiling in your bedroom upon arrival? Cast open the curtains to allow sun to spill in, and spend the afternoon watching their pretty hues cast prism-like designs upon the walls.

…begin a savings account consisting of money made specifically for spending? Your first purchase? A Rebecca Minkoff pouch emblazoned with the words Trust Fund or Mine to set you on the right track!

…stuff your feet into a pair of bright red Hunter Boots, find a cute boy, and lose track of time kissing and dancing in the rain?

…drape yourself in jewelry – of the costume variety? A little sparkle never hurt anyone!

…complete your household chores in haute couture? There’s something so dreamy about washing the dishes in Derek Lam; walking the dog in DSQUARED2; taking out the trash in Thakoon. Mundane household chores seem so much more glamorous when you’re dressed to the nines!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


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www.janetteria.com said...

Sex-ay pic!

Anonymous said...

The picture is a divine accompnament to all of those fabulous ideas!

Nikolett said...

Ahh, I wish I could spend the lounging around in cute, pink lingerie haha. You've definitely inspired me to pull out the stationary, though. I love writing letters :)

Hope you've had a good week so far!

Dream Sequins said...

Taking out the trash in haute couture-- LOL. That's a new one :)

Love these suggestions. Have a wonderful day, dear!! xx

Rock Couture said...

Love that picture.....

Audrey Allure said...

i love your third suggestion; i wish i could right now haha.

great post <3

Scientific Housewife said...

Sounds fabulous!

Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

Oooh, a balloon bouquet would be too fun!
Loving the idea of getting all glamourous to do household chores! Wouldn't that be fabulous? :)

SabinePsynopsis said...

I'd love to do my household chores in Chanel couture! At least I would look fabulous scrubbing the floor!

E said...

You are so Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Seriously.

Unknown said...

yay to link exchanges! adding you right now. and i love this feature.. i am so down for those lingerie!

<3
eden

KP said...

running off to empty the dishwasher in armani prive now xx

FASHION SNAG said...

I love that photo! I also love draping myself in huge costume jewelry pieces. xo

www.FashionSnag.com

Oana Roxana said...

I would like to do some of them... ;))

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous post, darling!
I love everything you discuss here, especially costume jewelry and pretty stationery!


xoxox,
CC

Ellie said...

i love these posts of yours! they make me so happy! My aim is to do the balloon bouquet for my birthday this year and doing the chores in couture is a fabulous idea!

Leah said...

I love the red Hunter boots... I think I have use for that in Manila where floods are so common after the rains.

Jen Hsieh said...

i'm so tempted to order a balloon bouquet now but idk how my roommate would feel about that :P
great post as usual.

Denisa L said...

those candy stripe sheets are so cute:x

Anonymous said...

the pic is gorgeous, and id love to do any one of your suggestions :)

Sherin said...

The balloon bouquet idea sounds like so much fun!
And I have a slight obsession with pretty stationary!

Monica said...

love the rouch-ing!
i am following!
i am obsessed with fashion as well
sincerely, the fashionista from thesilentswagger.blogspot.com

Lauren said...

that balloon idea sounds marvelous!

Joanne said...

Simple advice to put a fun spin on any day :)

Jolie said...

Ah! I do love drowning myself in jewelry, costume or real, the feeling is the same! And oh I only wish I could wear Derek Lam or Thakoon on a daily basis! xoxo Jolie

Sara said...

What a fun post! I love that pic, sexy and cute.

Jennifer [Aspiring Fashionista] said...

I have an award for you!
http://aspiringfashionista1.blogspot.com/

I love your "Why Don't You..." posts.

Jen said...

I love to hoover in heels! It makes housework so much more fun.

I really need to write thank you cards - I have a huge box full of gorgeous vintage cards so shall dig them out and get it done tonight! Thank you Erika! xx

ediot said...

i want to buy that lingerie. i love everything pink.. almost.. and peanut butter.. ahh its so yummy. i do too sometimes eat out of the jar. i buy peanut butter once a year. and just eat a little little bit. its a bit of a secret.. but sometimes i want it soo bad..(even though i am really really allergic to it)

have an great week darling! thanks for these tips!

xx ediot

Ela said...

I can't remmeber the last time I held a balloon in my hand! I'd love to. And I adore stationary, problem is I always seem to "save" pretty paper...for what, I have no idea.

Happy mid week, love!

Unknown said...

love that picture.


I've recently started a blog and would love it if you dropped by/exchanged links with me. :)

http://diyainherstilettos.blogspot.com/

Taylor Sterling said...

i'll take the red hinter boots and kissing a boy in the rain..dreamy!!

The Blonde Duck said...

I've got another one for you: have a retro party. I just read about it on the treadmill this morning! Everyone puts on their best retro gear and gathers for a proper grill out with apple pie and chocolate chip cookies, of course!

Bonnibella said...

I want to get a pair of hunter boots just to splash in the rain and kiss all day!

Elizabeth Marie said...

I want one of those Minkoff clutches sososososo bad!

These posts are my fav.

tess said...

omg muffaletta sandwiches, amazing!

Unknown said...

What fun ideas!!

Sophia said...

i looove this list.
it made me want to go be glamorous asap.

Olive said...

I want a day filled with every single thing you've suggested! Gosh...too fun and original!

Diane said...

such great ideas, as always

Anonymous said...

Ahhh yes i so wanna drape myself in costume jewels and them sit down and write a love letter to my beau!

Anonymous said...

i now wish it were raining and my rainboots were red! also, that savings account for spending seems like a fab idea, but somehow the balance manages to keep getting down to 0. oops :)

Unknown said...

im love love loving that pic x

Catie said...

Love the balloon idea and I've really been wanting to write on pretty stationary. I love the Papyrus store :)

Jessica said...

These posts are my favorite. I love the idea of starting a savings account just for spending! (oh, the irony)

Stephanie said...

It's supposed to pour tomorrow so I might take you on for #3!!

Samantha said...

Amazing ideas - thanks once again for sharing - it's my favourite regular blog of yours :)

Anonymous said...

Love it! Especially the balloon idea and that savings account! xo

bananas. said...

i already confessed my love of hunters last week so you know i'll be doing that.

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

I love the balloon bouquet idea and the draped in jewelry thing! so cute. I would love to do housework in couture... but alas, I clean with bleach. :)

michelle_ said...

i love ur why dont you posts soo much ! and i want some hunter boots !! i want ones in hot pink or in any cute bright patterns :D

thanks soo much for dropping by at my blog :D
hope you'll check out my new post up now :D

xoxoxo : michelle @ GLISTERS&BLISTERS

ZANAH said...

Great post... I like it all :) Mon Mode Blog

Frannie said...

I'll take the cute boy with the fabulous boots!!! lol
Yet another great post, dearest!

And yes everything is infinitely more fabulous when you are dressed to the nines!

Polished Sense said...

If I could do all those things wearing designer I think I'd get a lot more done. I mean I'd just want to go everywhere and be everywhere so I could strut my stuff. Literally :P

♡,
Jessica

Anonymous said...

I think I just will have too. Plus I love going to the grocery store in upscale clothing, dishes are probably just as fun!

XOXOX
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

Treacle said...

I don't have any haute couture, but I sometimes complete my chores in lingerie!

By the way, the pic above is of Rosie Huntington-Whitely for Chantal Thomass photographed by Ellen von Unwerth. :-)

Nina said...

i've said it before and I'll say it again ... I love these why don't you posts!

Stéphanie said...

I adore this post Erika !

Anonymous said...

I love these!! I want to do them all!

Anonymous said...

J'adore the one about the balloon bouquet! I love the "Why Don't You..." posts so much! :]

H A N N A H . M A Y . R O S E . † said...

love this post - made me smile :)
such lovely ideas!

♥ Hannah

((LONDON--ROSE.BLOGSPOT.COM))

xx

alexkeller said...

i so want to do the balloon idea - and my son would love it

daisychain said...

another super inspiring post x

Islandia Lane said...

What great thoughts! I need to think of these more often when I think I am bored... love it.

Unknown said...

I think something went wonky with my comment so I apologize if you receive this twice! First, I just love this list - I have a soft spot for taking out the trash decked in coture! And thank you so much for your sweet comment yesterday--it made my day!

btw I tweeted this fab post this morning!

xo

Emily said...

the ideas are bottomless, Erika. You never fail to amaze me :)

Kena said...

I love these ideas! Keep them coming!

Aline said...

these always make me happy!

Margaret said...

the balloon idea sounds excellent :) might just do that
love the blog, thanks for the comment over at mine!
xx

Sonja said...

Great ideas! Love! I'm going to go buy some balloons now and put on some diamonds to take out the trash. :D

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