These vibrant, totally impractical heels from Dior's Paris couture show remind me of seahorses and music notes. So pretty, so, so dangerous.
Photos from Style.com.
Dallas in Wonderland: Dallas Shaw Vintage Mix Tape Print
As a born-and-bred Dallas girl, I was naturally intrigued by artist and design blogger Dallas Shaw's name. Aftet ogling her fabulous prints on Etsy, my interest is even more piqued. I love this High Fidelity-esque Vintage Mix Tape print - so granny meets grunge. I'd expect nothing less from a gal named for Big D.
Wall Flowers: Gallery Hidden Posters
Who couldn't use a fierce femme on their wall? Gallery Hidden sells these rad prints on Etsy for - hold on to your horses - $25 a pop. So much hotter than dogs playing poker. 
Wishful Thinking: Kick Pleat's 70% Off Sale
One of my favorite Austin boutiques, the forward-thinking Kick Pleat, is knocking up to 70% off select items. Naturally, I had to investigate. Rent's due this week, but here's what I'd buy if I could.
Rachel Comey's Traipse Blouse: This funky optical print would look terrific paired with a black pencil skirt. And hello, it's $90, down from $298.
Hache Strapless Bow Front Dress: Just a sweet, simple dress with comfy pockets. You could have a lot of fun accessorizing this baby. $166, down from $551.
Hache Pony Hair Bag: Marigold has been deemed the "it" color of 2009, and this tote offers up the perfect morsel of the cheery hue. $195, down from $650.
Les Prairies de Paris Les Klax Lizard Flats: I have been lusting after these divine wear-everywhere flats for ages, and now that they're 50% off, I may just have to seal the deal. $204, down from $408.
Photos from Kickpleat.com.
Bell de Jour: Bobbins Bicycles Bike Bells
I don't have a bike (primarily because I'm certain I would get killed within hopping onto that banana seat), but if I did I'd most definitely be jingling away with these adorable little bike bells from Bobbins Bicycles (say that five times fast). The ladybug is supercute, but the fashionphile in me yearns for the black bell with the gold overlay.Photo from Bobbins Bicycles.
Je Voudrais...
1) To have an apartment so mind-blowingly awesome that Todd Selby would beg to photograph it.2) To have a print of one (or 400) of my favorite Selby photographs.
3) To have someone buy me a custom Selby watercolor for $275. Any takers?
That is all.
Photo from TheSelby.com.
Blue Jean Baby Queen
I'm slightly obsessed with Street Style blogs, and TurnedOut.tv is helping to feed the flames of my desire. Maya snapped this girl dressed so perfectly simple-chic in a fitted blazer, white boatneck tee, and Baby Houseman-style denim rolled-up shorts. The textured bag and nude heels are also divine. Note to self: Must try harder!Photo from TurnedOut.tv.
Tank Girl: Chip Chop!'s Le Telephone Tank
After reading about Chip Chop!'s totes today on Refinery 29, I had to check out the goods for myself. And - surprise, surprise - it's not just clever little totes that Australian designer Hannah Chipkin does so well. I love this cheeky, retro-looking tank. So much better than a diamond, methinks.
Photo from ChipChop.com.
Too Cool for School: Present & Correct's Retro Stationery Odds & Ends
I've had a fixation for school/office supplies ever since my days at Cain Elementary, where you could stock up on adorable little pencil rests and erasers at the school store (yes, just like in "Saved by the Bell"). Now I have a new resource for desk candy: Present & Correct. One of my favorite Brit e-commerce sites, this fanciful online boutique stocks everything from '60-era rubber band book belts and vintage telephone indexes to engraved pencils and fun typographical calendars like this quirky, nonsensical Noa Bembibre Cats Calendar. Also: chalk sets, letterpress journals, and - hello! - patterned tape. It all makes me long for a squatty little desk to squeeze into.
Barack On: Obamicon.Me
Here's a hot site my Lemondrop buddies tipped me off to: Paste Magazine's Obamicon.Me. Just upload a photo, select a saying or customize your own, and you've magically made it into Shepard Fairey's famous poster. I'm a little obsessed...
The Wiiiiild Life
I'm not much of a nature girl, but I fell hard for the photographs on display at London's Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit. The winning entry was of an elusive snow leopard in the Himalayas, but these images were my personal favorites. I've already ordered the jellyfish print to hang up in my new flat. Don't these make you want to take up photography and go traveling around the world taking incredible pictures? Even more amazing - the "Treetop Jigsaw" image (the top one) was taken by Brittany Fried, who was in the 10 and younger category. Ah, my misspent youth. (Photos from the Natural History Museum.)
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