sideways.

I've blogged about my love of silhouettes before. Well, I haven't made one yet, and the obsession continues.

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fortune finders.

I just discovered Fortune, an Etsy jewelry shop by New Yorker Kim Dulaney. Her pieces are pretty and dainty with an almost industrial edge, and most are priced around $30. She blogs about her inspiration here.

bookworm.

I've been enjoying my free Maghound trial, and I've decided to keep it going. But as I was flipping through magazines last night — Nylon and Conde Nast Traveler — I noticed something pretty sad: I was skipping all of the stories, just looking at the pictures and reading the blurbs. And I can't remember the last time I finished a book.

I blame blogs. My Google Reader feed is never satiated, and when I get home from a long day in front of the computer, it's completely normal for me to turn it on again and spend a few more hours on it. I love blogs, but I think they're dangerously shortening my attention span.

My solution? Limit computer use at home. Head to the library. And read something longer than 300 words. I'll let you know how that goes.

cfw: finale.

Charleston Fashion Week wrapped up last night. I'm relieved that it, and this entire stressful month, is over, but at the same time I'm going to miss the excitement. Here are a few shots I snapped from the front row with my iPhone using the Camera Bag app.

I thought they turned out pretty cool, for phone pics. The designers are Veritee Hill, Charlotte Hess (who ultimately won the competition), and featured designer (and probably my favorite all week) Larika Page.

hour of happiness: o-ku.

I got hooked on O-ku at a media dinner shortly after the upscale sushi restaurant opened. I was given free reign to try whatever I wanted off of the menu, and I fell in love with a place that I might have otherwise written off as too expensive.

The inventive cocktails and incredible sushi are worth the price, but stop by between 5 and 7 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for half-price rolls, sake, and $3 off cocktails.

That's their famous habanero cocktail. They also have a super fresh basil gimlet that is the best thing I've had in long time.

cfw: midweek report.

We're halfway through Charleston Fashion Week, y'all. Here are a few of my favorite looks so far. Three shows to go.

From top to bottom, Mary Labberton, Troubadour, Troubadour, Hampden, and Hunter Dixon. All photos by Ed Kavishe at Fashion Wire Press. Follow our coverage here.

what to wear?

It's hard to believe it's my fourth year covering Charleston Fashion Week. It's an event that is exhausting and exhilarating, fun and frustrating. Either way, the city has a huge amount of pride for the event and the designers it supports.

Read my cover story on local designers there. And check out some of my random style inspiration here.

Low back, full skirt, buttery brown belt, feathers, and perfect waves. via.

 

painted lady. via.  

 I can dig it. via.

favorite color, favorite fabric. via.

 

this inspired my day one look, sans headband. via.