Music Monday

Allison by the Burning Hotels directed by Thom Jackson

Hello blog friends! I hope that everybody had a wonderful weekend. We had gorgeous weather here so it was the prefect weekend to open all the windows on our house and just enjoy. 

Today's music Monday is brought to you by an amazing DFW band called The Burning Hotels. They recently collaborated with the incredibly talented fashion photographer (and friend) Thom Jackson to make this music video for the song Allison. The result is gorgeous. The styling is right on (yeah Tiffany!), the music is haunting and gorgeous, and the cinematography is simply stunning. I honestly wish all music videos were like this. Check it out!

So Proud!

 

So, you see that pretty girl on the left of the picture above? That's my best friend Bianca and she's the stylist for the website Neiman Marcus Last Call that just launched today. I'm so proud of her! She's done an amazing job with the website (check it out, they have ridiculous deals on gorgeous clothing) and she's incredibly talented so she absolutely deserves this. Way to go B, Love you!

Fall Is Upon Us

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I've been in the studio where I literally don't see the light of day for 8 hours, so I haven't really realized what's been going on outside until tonight. It's FALL people. Here in Dallas we don't really get four real seasons. Our Fall consists of the temperatures dropping down into the 70s, but I think the biggest change is the lighting. I know it sounds a little kooky but I feel like the light changes in the Fall. The sun is no longer beating down on you but casting a lovely light on your day. Everything is a bit more romantic and cozy. It makes me want to thrown on a Fair Isle sweater, grab a plaid blanket, and pack up a picnic. Enjoy the lovely weather friends!

A Letter To My Shoes

Dear Gorgeous Sparkly Flats,

Not cool. You are a wolf in sheeps clothing. You disguised yourself as an adorable flat pair of foot candy and you are actually a torture device. I should have known better. Every time I wear you my feet end up hurting, but it's so hard to choose my black sensible flats when you're sitting next to them screaming, "Pick me! Pick me! I'll elevate your outfit. Everybody will tell you how cute I am." Most days I can resist, but for some reason you had me convinced that today would be different. Well, it wasn't different. It was WORSE. By the time I had my coffee my heels were all red and by lunch time I was limping, LIMPING! So, this is goodbye gorgeous sparkly flats. Until I find a magical cobbler who can make you comfortable, I'm putting you back on the shelf and not your regular shelf. No more of the closet light hitting you just right so your sparkles shine and I'm fooled again, you're going in on the top shelf where you'll be purely for decoration. It's been (painfully) real.

XOXO
Heather

The Moss Factor

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Ok, so Kate Moss has done a lot in her life. Among being one of the most famous fashion models of all time, she's also been a tabloid darling regarding everything from her weight, to her romance with famous rocker/train wreck Pete Doherty, and her alleged drug use. 

What is undeniable though is her innate, spot on, style. This editorial in the September Issue of British Vogue illustrates this amazingly. She interpreted this seasons styles with her very own edge and the looks are flawless. I mean seriously, I die.

Blog Crawl

As many of you know the lovely and talented Beth from Hello, Splendor has started a blog crawl so we can all get to know each other better. I've loved everybody's take on My Life Is An Open Book. I loved reading about Emily following her heart and changing her career on on Emily A. Clark, and I cannot wait to hear what Sandy a la Mode has to say on Monday. But now to my story....

The Author

I'm a grown up version of the girl you see in the picture above. I'm a fashion stylist, blogger, and all around goof ball.

The Setting

I'm a gypsy of sorts. Born in DC, moved to Tulsa, OK for 9 years, Albuquerque for High School, Dallas for college and work, NY for a year, and now I'm back in Dallas. I think Dallas is my home for life.

Cast of Characters

I adore my husband, family, and friends. I truly believe I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by the best people in the world. I'm a very happy girl.

 The Plot

I've always had a passion for fashion but never knew that you could make a career out of it so I set off to be a print Journalist. My first job out of college was associate editor at D Magazine in Dallas and where I got to see the behind the scenes of photoshoots and get my first taste of styling. 

After a few years at the magazine I got an opportunity to get a job doing the start-up of a new Conde Nast business magazine. I jumped at the opportunity and within weeks (and just a week after the birth of my niece, my sister's first born Joy) I moved myself up to NYC arriving without anyplace to live. I was ready to set the publishing world on fire. I wanted my career to be my life. I was dead-set on not having children, wasn't sure if I would get married, and thought that living far away from my family wouldn't be a big deal.  

I ended up having my very own Devil Wears Prada experience (my new boss worked at Vogue under Anna Wintour for 12 years, you get the idea). My grandfather, who I was very close to, passed away 6 months after I moved to NY. With all of my family hours away it became very clear to me that I needed the people around me that I loved to be happy. I couldn't just have my career.

I was lucky enough to find a job through my former D Magazine colleague and best friend Bianca back in Dallas. I (again) moved without a place to live and bunked up with my sister and her family until I could get back on my feet. I took a job organizing merchandise for catalogs with hopes of one day becoming a stylist. In three years with some good luck and hard work I've become the senior stylist where I manage a team of amazing, fun, and talented girls. I also managed to meet a great guy, buy a house, and get hitched in Vegas. Life is good.

The Twist

I love my life now but I know that sometime in the next few years, I will want to have children. Will I be able to still have a wonderful career and be there for my children? I guess we'll just have to wait and see....

Keep on blog crawlin' folks. Check out Sandy a la Mode on Monday. Happy Weekend!

MARCEL THE SHELL (WITH SHOES ON)

So this isn't about fashion. Or even music. But this had me crying laughing, so I thought I would share. I kinda want Marcel to be my friend...

Fur Vest Dilemma

I know that I'm a stylist so these choices should come oh-so-easy to me, but I literally CANNOT decide which fur vest I want this season. They're everywhere in every shape, color, and style and I'm in love with all of them. I need your help deciding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Should I go everyday glamor with this Ella Moss Faux Fur?

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Downtown funky with this Alice + Olivia?

 

Nerd chic with J. Crew?

Or a rocker vest/parka from LaRok?

Won't you help!

Music Monday

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I hope everybody had a wonderful weekend and you're Monday isn't too terrible (but aren't they all?). I'm a bit tired from our trip so I thought I would share 5 songs that are getting me through the day.

1. Dog Days are Over - Florence & The Machine
This is gaurenteed to get you out of a funk. Turn it on, turn it up, and just try not to dance.

2. F**ck You- Cee Lo Green
The first time I heard this song I did a double take. "Did he just say F**ck you?" The lyrics are hilarious and catchy.

3. Radioactive - Kings of Leon
It's the first song of their new album and it's goooood. Good old fashion rock & roll with a touch of Southern gospel.

4. Dancing in Heaven - La Douche
Such an awesomely bad 80s song. A few weeks ago when I was sick I watched Girls Just Want to Have Fun and this song has been in my head ever since.

5. Only the Young - Brandon Flowers
His first solo album was released last Tuesday and I'm LOVING this song.

Friday Five

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Hello friends! I hope everybody had a great week. Here are five things about my week.

1. Tonight we jet set off to LA to see Phoenix play at the Hollywood Bowl. My husband and I have a "bucket list" before we have kids and seeing a show at the Hollywood Bowl and seeing Phoenix live are both on the list so we're killing too birds with one stone. I'm sure we'll be able to squeeze in some shopping and swimming as well...

2. It's been a good few weeks for music. Next week I get to see Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, and The Whigs all in one show on Thursday. Very exciting.

3. I got to do a really cool editorial shoot this week that I can't wait to share with you guys once it goes live. I'll give you a few hints. Fog machine, leather, and FUR FUR FUR...

4. I am SO happy that many of my favorite TV shows returned this week. Did everybody catch Gossip Girl and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? They were both AWESOME in totally different ways. IASIP was hilarious and on GG I was totally digging Serena & Blair's new Paris styles.

5. In some sad news, my beloved iPod died after a nasty encounter with concrete floor. I'm fairly devastated.

What are you up to this weekend?