Category Archives: Kiki’s List

09.29.10

Take Another Looksie: Talbots.

When I think of Talbots, I think of Mom. Neets, god rest her soul, was a realtor… and she dressed like a stereotypical realtor. Think Annette Benning in American Beauty. (Disclaimer: I know MANY stylish realtors… so please save your e-mails..)

I have so many memories of Mom pulling into the garage, and keeping her various red bags in the trunk until Dad left the house, then she would carry them in and we’d all hear about it when the AMX bill arrived in the mail. Learned behavior? Probably. Mike accused me just the other day of “hiding” my Home Goods bags (which I wasn’t, I actually had to put them in the laundry room so that I could get a towel for one of the contractors that was at the house) but I have been known to hide a J. Crew bag or two.


I digress. Talbots has come a long way in the last few years, and just released a new fall line that almost made my eyes pop out of my head. Classic Glamour at affordable prices. Another thing that I will say about Talbots is that their pieces are very well made. So pick a few items that you will want to keep forever. Here are the items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1.
Quilted Coat– $179 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

4. Skinny Bangles– $49
6. Kimono Shrug– $199 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
7. Three-Quarter Length Gloves– $79 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Belted Double-Faced Wool Coat– $349 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. Croc-Embossed Platforms– $149 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
12. Lace Skirt- $149

09.24.10

Jeggings.


It’s where jeans meets leggings.. and they are all the rage this fall. With the feature on riding boots yesterday, I can’t help but recommend that you pair them with jeggings.

The thing that excites me most about jeggings this fall is that I don’t have to bunch up my jeans to tuck them in my boots. It will give you a much cleaner look. The other fantastic feature of jeggings is that they are made of a mixture of spandex and denim, so they give you better coverage than leggings, but you don’t have to worry about the plumber’s crack that jeans create when you sit down. Because they are still made of some denim material, all of the rules of normal leggings go out the window. You don’t necessarily have to cover your bum, but if your are…ummm… “curvy” like me, you may want to.
Here are the jeggings that made it onto Kiki’s List:
2. Harlan.234– $178
3. Five Pocket Jegging– $39.50
4. BDG Demin Legging– ON SALE $19.99
5. Harlan.290 -$195
6. American Rag Jeggings– ON SALE $25.99
7. Pixie Dark Jeggings– ON SALE $44.99

09.23.10

These Boots are Made for Riding.

I am lusting for a pair of brown pebbled riding boots for fall. For the first time in a while, I have been quite impressed with the selection out there. This list fits all budgets big and small. Here are the riding boots that made it onto Kiki’s List:
1. Upwards Boots– $358 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Stara Boot– $185.25
5. Frye Over the Knee Boot– $448 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. Frye Melissa Button Boot– $317.95 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
8. Shirley Over the Knee Boots– $448 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. Volatile Women’s Jockey Boots– $75.05 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. Lieutenant Riding Boot– $159.95

09.22.10

A Bouquet of Happiness: EmersonMade.

A woman with a passion and a dream. That is how it all began. EmersonMade is owned and run by the two gorgeous people that you see above. One part Emerson, one part Ryan, her husband and business partner. Here is their story:


At the time they were living in New York City. Emerson, a classically trained painter wanted to better understand the construction and structure of the flowers that she was painting. She began trying to physically reconstruct them out of paper and fabric. With her interest in fashion, she saw the opportunity to transform outfits with these pieces. There was instantly demand and EmersonMade was born. Emerson was literally selling her creations off of her own back to women on the streets. In 2008 Emerson and Ryan decided to leave the bright lights and the big city behind them and move to greener pastures in New Hampshire, where they run their business. You can take a tour of their renovated farmhouse here. Talk about a couple crush; two beautiful people with fantastic style and a mind for business… These two are unstoppable!

In their spare time, Emerson and Ryan like to take advantage of all New Hampshire has to offer. This year some of their summer highlights were picking huge boxes of blueberries, visits to the farmers market, and they are looking forward to apple picking and cider making this fall. You can add photography to their hobby list as Ryan takes most of the pictures for the website. (Emerson takes a few that she is not in.)

Thousands of people have fallen in love with this charming little company through the years, myself included. What started out as an accessory business is now so much more. This fall, EmersonMade has launched a new clothing line- and it’s fantastic. Check out the EmersonMade items that made it onto Kiki’s List. But wait, here’s the best part- EmersonMade is offering all Kiki’s List followers a rare 15% discount for two days only. (Today through Friday September 24.) Use code KIKI+EM at checkout. Start picking your fall flowers now!

1. The Dandy Dress– $228
2. Ballet Dahlia Clutch– $78 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. The Stripe– $78
5. Ballet Dahlia Set– $48 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. EM BlueBells– $198
7. The One and Only Corsage– $325 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. The Poppy– $54 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10. The One and Only Flower Chain– $175 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. 1960’s Jacket– $220

A big, fat thank you to Emerson and Ryan. Keep up the beautiful work!

09.20.10

Take Another Looksie: Land’s End.



Last November, Land’s End launched a new, more modern line on clothing called Lands End Canvas, and boy, am I glad that they did. I received my fall catalog in the mail last week, and was smitten with the crisp, preppy fall collection. Take another looksie at Land’s End, because they’ve made a comeback in a big way. Here are the items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Trench Coat- $200 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

2. Low Heel Boots– $225
3. Rigid Boyfriend Jeans– $59.50
4. Slub Cotton Scarf– ON SALE $8.99
5. Route 63 Snap Tote– $138 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. Pocket Dress– ON SALE $31.99
8. Fit and Flare Dress– ON SALE $26.99
10. Sailor Buckle Belt– ON SALE $20.99 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
11. Smocked Slub Jersey Dress– ON SALE $26.99
12. Women’s Motorcross Jacket– $69.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

09.17.10

X Marks the Spot.


Image courtesy of Kelly Wearstler.

Image courtesy of Atlanta Homes Magazine.

Image courtesy of DecorPad.

Image courtesy of Tia Zoldan.


No matter where you look, every major furniture line is carrying some sort of an x stool. I love the look of two of these tucked away under a console table in a living room. Mark a spot in your home. Here are the x benches that made it onto Kiki’s List:

2. Seville Ottoman– $1,399
3. X Stool– $165 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Blue Velvet X Bench– $1,250
5. X Base Stool– $249
7. Crosby Stool– ON SALE $1,317 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10. X Bench– $2,900
11. Barcelona Stool- $2,046
12. Black Leather X Bench– $309.99 Double seating for the price of one! How amazing would this be reupholstered? ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE

09.16.10

Add a Little Sparkle to Your Wardrobe.


One of my favorite pieces for this fall is a sequined tank. Last week I wore mine with a black blazer, jeans and muilt-stranded pearls. I must say– I got a lot of compliments… E especially loved it.


Whatever your budget, pick up a sequined tank for fall before they are all scooped up— trust me, this is something you will be seeing a lot of in the months to come. Here are the tanks that made it onto Kiki’s List:

2. Stella McCartney Tank– $765 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
3. Sequin Drizzle Tank– ON SALE $98 KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
4. Sequined Tank– $38
9. Girl’s Little Treasure Tank– $59.00 For your little mini me(s) KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
13. Gold Rush Tank– $39.50
14. Michael Kors Camouflage Tank– ON SALE $54.99
15. Cut Away Sequin Tank– $55.95