Links I Love & Izziyana Suhaimi

I keep having these days where I feel like I’ve got nothing done, when in actuality I’ve been running a rat race the entire time. The inner panic of my ever-engulfing “to do” list got the best of me around 6pm, and my guy and I stepped out for a homemade ice cream, Starbucks caffeine boost, and gander at the local knickknack shop… to which we bought an entire indoor garden!

Wild cherry tomatoes, lavender, sunflowers, strawberries, and a pomegranate tree later, our huge windows finally have something to nurture year round. We even got so excited as to declare putting up shelves under all our ledges to increase our greenhouse sanctuary to more exotic fruit trees (we shall see how well the first batch go)!

I’m stuck in a “I want to buy things but already have more than I need mood”. Scarcity is a wonderful, life-simplifying strategy I do not want to give up. At the same time, I feel at a loss for my personal style. It’s as if it’s fleeting, it’s identity lost. Should I consider this a fashion crisis? Time to regain an edge I’m psyched about in the everyday… in the meantime, enjoy my fave finds of the world wide web (and Izziyana Suhaimi embroidered art)…

The Man Repeller demonstrates the reality behind pro blogging. Love her logistics and spill on monetization…
Am I the only one who wants to know what’s in Katy Perry’s water lately? Give me some of that!
Currently loving how 60′s and retro-inspired editorial ads have been getting for fall/winter 2012.

Have you seen the Blake Lively Gucci promo yet? This girls glamour can do no wrong.
A 220 pound Alexander McQueen gummy bear replica gown… to eat, or not to eat?
No matter how hard I try, I just can’t get over these Bieber gifs… hehe…
Gearing up for New York has me researching local faves… here Refinery 29 spills their editor’s irresistible picks (but lets keep these gems on the down low shall we?).

The Proenza Schouler ad campaign gifs are equally cute as crazy (kitties and laser skulls?!?). Love ‘em regardless.
Karl Lagerfeld as a My Little Pony? Suits him right for all those horrific comments throughout the past year…
Bill Cunningham’s tribute to Anna Piaggi’s life in fashion is absolutely touching and heartfelt.

Falls trending colours via Toronto’s Nadege macaron shop? Yes please.
Gala Darling’s guide to perfect skin has me listening (been breaking out like mad as of late). I now officially need a Clarisonic!
Need to watch this HBO documentary on aging supermodels (honestly, I’ve hardly noticed… I want to know how they remain so age-less!).

My fall footwear wish list includes all of these Alexander Wang stunners…
As much as Amanda Lepore scares me (plastic surgery overload), she looks smoking hot playing Marilyn!
NYFW is creepin’ up, and I can’t wait for the IFB conference (if you saw the schedule, you’d be counting down the days too!).
Naked & Famous denim has created the world’s first pair of glow in the dark jeans (of course they come with their own black light – how dare you even ask)… yeah, I know right…

Meet Kelly Favre, cosmetic box embroiderer extraordinaire…
These high end design-fuelled headphones for women are incredible (officially on my Christmas wish list).
If every beverage was marketed like this, I’d be forever thirsty!
Looking for a job in fashion? FLARE is hiring!

Seriously swooning over Jane Aldridge’s newly completed (and curated) apartment.
Apple cider vinegar as a beauty cure all? I’m on it.
Need some new photographic art in your life? Enter Matt Wisniewski.

THIS Vogue Italia beauty story. The girls are otherworldly.
Listen up freelancers (and artists transcending different genres and trades)! There is now a photo and location release app to keep your work free of legalities…
Britney and Gaga immortalized as Disney characters? Not what you think. Check out these “Disasterland” pics and have a good laugh!
This collaboration between Mary Katrantzou and Erik Magidan Heck is a colourful mind trick (a must click).