Sometimes when I need to get away for a day or a few hours and I'm, in between things, I take out my laptop and commit to not working but just seeing what's out there. It's an interesting battle that I have. When I have technology in my hands, it tends to be that I am working on promoting my jewelry, sites, etc. I'm always finding time to communicate with people but it's in between working. This is why I have my temporary moments when I take some time away.

When I do, I love really looking at sites that I may see all the time but may not be able to emerse myself into due to multi-tasking. Coutorture is one that I love taking a break with and there is an amazing photoshoot that they created and that my friend and Coutorture Community Manager, Sarah Conley, did the make up for.

The Sun Doesn't Care is such a fun series due to its use of color and because I am a fan of accessories, I love how they pop out and really are a dominant focal point. I was unaware of Deka Ray but now I am totally hooked and if you have seen me in my jewelry, you know that I love pieces that definitely draw your eye right to them! Even my own collection, Kitten Couture, has a way of grabbing your attention or at least creating chatter! This is my favorite image as I love purple and how it pops out. Of course there are other pictures so check out their original photoshoot and my friend's work as well! Finally, if you want more Deka Ray, she is in today's post on sister blog, See Pretty Things

It starts tonight! Yesterday was the kick off party at The Raleigh Hotel and now the runways come alive when the sun begins to go down. What a great way to see all of your shows and then head right out to whatever parties are going on. Here is an image, courtesy of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Show, from Red Carter who will show tomorrow evening. I love this bathing suit that is a great mix of ethnic/tribal prints!

This is definitely my favorite suit. I love the pops of blue and the red that are throughout this suit. Also can we talk about the fact that the jewelry they used would be amazing with so many dresses that you have in your closet whether they are plunging, strapless and more! I will definitely have images of this show and can't wait to share this and much more with you from the show!

At any given time someone is strutting on the runway wearing something fabulous and during this portion of Australian Fashion Week, Leonard Salinas' collection hit the catwalk with amazing pops of color that you can definitely see in this shot. First off, I love his silhouettes and he definitely knows how to show some of our best parts - it's nice to bring back that old elegance and to mix it up with interesting embellishment and also amazing rich hues! This is not for the faint at heart.

Now I have to say, that this beautiful grey/silver piece caught my eye since it is one of my favorite colors to wear and I loved the detailing on the neck as well. I wasn't sure if it was something that I would personally wear but I think that this shapes the body well and would be amazing to wear to an opening at a gallery, a cocktail event launching a book that just hit the New York Times or any other occassion that calls upon us to step it up when it comes to our attire. But I think the magic in this piece comes when this model gives us another view.

The back of this dress took me off guard completely and instantly this become a piece that I want in my collection ASAP. I love that this simple look completely makes this dress go from safe to daring and yet your inner Audrey never has to wonder if this is appropriate to wear to the functions mentioned above. This dress is perfect to pair with a necklace that is intended to be worn down your back and of course you hair down is perfect but having it in a messy updo of sorts wouldn't be a bad idea. If you love this piece and the peeks that you can see in the background, see more from this show and others on Coutorture!

No matter the season or the style of your apartment/home, having blue in your home is definitely therapeutic and should be used even if it is only a pop of color! These glass vases which are perfect to fill with liquid, flowers, marbles, etc are available in a variety of sizes at Pottery Barn and yes they can be monogrammed as well. This is such a great housewarming gift, graduation or something for you to get yourself whether you line them up in various heights, place it in your kitchen or within your bedroom. You can make your own seascape in whatever way best fits your mood or style. Of course, this will ensure that you'll either visit the store, catalog or site in order to find other items that would work as well! I love summer and a great idea!

So the concept of LAGOON is a favorite of mine because it incorporates obviously blues and greens but also being able to enjoy the sun and all that comes with that. I love this outfit that came from the runways of Michael Kors (which you know I am a huge fan of his sense of great classic American style) and is apart of a collection of images from Coutorture. I love the bold color and the concept of the sun kissed island babe. You know with Michael he incorporate this goddess tone into everything that he presents! Even this silver girl gets sucked into his love for gold and bronze!

I love showing a variety of fashion shows and those that were a fan of a previous blog of mine, Kitten Couture Blog, knew that I scoured the net looking for fashion shows. Today, courtesy of Yahoo and the AP, I present the Bio Fashion Show in Cali, Columbia last month. I love the pop of color and think that it is definitely interesting to present fashion in another way. I love the use of florals throughout this show.