Seasonal Notes (and Shop News!)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, gratitude is on my mind. And one of the many things I'm grateful for this year is your patience while things have been quiet here on the blog. The story behind the silence is that tons of exciting things are happening at Ruby Perrin. From a reinvigorated social media presence (check out our Instagram and Pinterest pages) to a newly revamped website (including fresh photos and style ideas), we've been hard at work sourcing new pieces and new inspiration -- and more changes are on the way!

We're celebrating these changes (and ushering in the holiday season) with a sale -- a Ruby Perrin first! From Friday, November 28 through Tuesday, December 2, enjoy 10% off and free shipping on every purchase at Ruby Perrin (including the beautiful bag below).* Happy Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!  And see you again here soon!

Louis Vuitton Petit Noe | Red Epi Leather

* Free shipping applied automatically at checkout.  Enjoy 10% with discount code HOLIDAY. 

Interiorized: Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Speedy 30

This week in Interiorized:  Bedroom furnishings (and finishing touches) inspired by a vintage Louis Vuitton speedy in a perfect shade of Mediterranean vacation blue...

 candles | wall sconce | side table | LV speedy | bed | bedding | blanket

Pantone Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

Happy Fourth of July!  Holiday weekend must-haves:  a classic beach read, a floppy hat, and a bright (radiant orchid) swimsuit.

sunglasses | hat | cover up | sandals | tote | the sun also rises | bikini

The Blog is Back | Pantone Color of the Year

If the evidence weren't staring me straight in the face, I'd refuse to believe that it's been six months (almost to the day) since the last post. In the spirit of looking toward the future rather than dwelling on the past, I'm going to jump right in as if we haven't spent the past six months apart.

In honor of spring's arrival (There was a time during the six-month sabbatical when I thought it may never come. Honestly.) and the 2014 Pantone color of the year (it was fun, emerald green): A tribute to radiant orchid . . .

Dress | Sandals | Clutch | Earrings | Watch | Bracelet | D & G Polish | Essie Polish

Color of the Year: Pantone Emerald Green

Today's tribute to the color of the year features a beautiful emerald green coat that's perfect for fall.

Coat | Pumps | Tote | Earrings

Color of the Year: Pantone Emerald Green

It's Pantone Monday!  This week:  When paired with a black and gold color palette, an emerald green skirt shines.

Balenciaga Blouse | See by Chloé Skirt | Sergio Rossi Boots

Mulberry Clutch | Moschino Bracelet | Kenneth Cole Necklace

Pantone Color of the Year: Emerald Green

Monday + Fall's Arrival = An Autumnal Tribute to
Pantone's Color of the Year:

White T | Leather Jacket | Jeans 

Pumps | Handbag | Bracelet | Belt

Pantone Color of the Year: Emerald Green

Today I'm excited to bring back to the blog a feature that first appeared back in 2011. (Aside: Where has the time gone?) Beginning today and on every Monday going forward, we'll be kicking off the week with a style board dedicated to/inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year.  Think of it as the antidote to a case of the Mondays.

Eiffel Scissors | Gold Stapler | Michael Kors iPhone case 
Comme des Garçons case | Field Notes | Pencils

Vuitton, Interior-ized.

Thursday eye candy:  Living room decor inspired by vintage Vuitton.
Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase / Drum Accent Table / Clock / Mirror / Round End Table / Lamp/ Candles / Olive Oil Pillow/ Bronze Pillows

It Bag.

{La Tropezienne. Clare Vivier.}

Good Morning, Sunshine.

{Breakfast.}

Notre Dame: Fighting Irish

Count me among those who never would have guessed that Notre Dame would emerge as the top team in college football at the end of the regular season.  Alas, here we are!  Hats off to the Fighting Irish for finishing on top.  I'm counting down the days until the showdown with Alabama in the BCS Championship Game (January 7, 2013 -- mark your calendars).

In honor of Notre Dame's undefeated season, a few bright and shiny pieces:

L.K. Bennett / Versace / Yves Saint Laurent / Michael Kors/ Coach/ Kenneth Jay Lane/ Kate Spade

It's Lonely (But Also Fabulous) at the Top

Eight weeks into the 2012 college football season and Alabama has emerged as the undisputed leader. Apart from leading the AP Top 25 every week, Alabama also landed at the top of the season's first BCS standings this week (props to my beloved Florida Gators for finishing first among all teams who aren't Alabama).

This week's tribute to the Crimson Tide is a singularly fabulous bag that, just like Alabama, is in a class of its own.  And because this is such a special occasion, I've rolled out an equally fabulous red carpet. Really.

                                3.1 phillip lim / Giorgio Armani lip makeup

Michigan Wolverines

I once spent a lovely summer in Ann Arbor, and my dad is a huge Michigan fan, so I was thrilled to see that Michigan came in at number 25 last week (after shutting out Illinois 45-0.  Extreme.)

               Banana Republic/ Schutz/ Oscar de la Renta/ Modcloth/ J. Crew/ 
                                          Steve Madden/ Kate Spade

Playing Catch(up) with College Football

Occasionally, entire days weeks just get away from you. (I'm looking at you, last week.) The good news?  Extra college football-inspired goodness when you finally catch up! While I was away, Alabama remained firmly planted at the top of the AP 25. Another week, another tribute to the Crimson Tide:

                Nars / Chanel / Yves Saint / Butter London / Essie 

(P.S.  Today's a bonus day!  Last week's number 25 team is up this afternoon.)

UCLA Bruins

(Editor's Note:  This tribute to the Bruins is 2 days late! To compensate for the delay, I added a little extra sparkle. Happy Friday!)

The UCLA Bruins emerge as the number twenty five team this week (last week's honoree fell out of the Top 25 this week, but only after a hard-fought, offense-dominated battle against West Virginia on Saturday).  Here's a little blue and gold to welcome the Bruins to the club:

UCLA Bruins 

Versace crop top / Diane von Furstenberg high waisted pants / Christian Louboutin high heel boots / Marc by Marc Jacobs leather handbag / Tiffany ring/ Danielle Stevens Jewelry gold jewelry / Dogeared handcrafted jewelry / NARS Cosmetics eyeshadow / Essie nailpolish /more Essie nailpolish

Stilettos on the Gridiron: Baylor Bears

This week's second installment of Stilettos on the Gridiron features the Baylor Bears, who, at 3-0 three weeks into the season, seem to be adjusting to life without RG3 rather well. (Speaking of RG3, here's hoping that he's taking it easy -- well, as easy as an NFL starting quarterback can take it in the middle of the season -- following Sunday's game.) In honor of Baylor coming in at #25 in this week's AP Poll, a little salute to the Green and Gold:

Baylor Bears

Zero + Maria Cornejo silk jersey dress / Manolo Blahnik black bootie / Kate Spade leather clutch purse / Monica Vinader 18k jewelry / Jimmy Choo iPad case / Beauty is Life green eyeliner / Dolce&Gabbana green nail polish

Styled by College Football

Before I started blogging at Ruby Perrin, I was blogging at Stilettos on the Gridiron -- named to reflect my dueling complementary interests in style and sports.  A few weeks into this year's college and pro football seasons and it's clear to me that my obsession with football has gone, well, nowhere.  In honor of that obsession, I'm launching a new series here on Ruby Perrin called (wait for it) . . . Stilettos on the Gridiron.  Each week, I'll be posting a design board inspired by the #1 and #25 teams in that week's AP Top 25.  The top team will be featured on Mondays, and the team coming in at number twenty-five (a feat equally worthy of a little style celebration) will be featured on Wednesdays. It's Monday, so let's get started with the very first design board, brought to us by...

Alabama.  The Crimson Tide remain comfortably on top this week after defeating Florida Atlantic 40-7 over the weekend (ouch).  This one's for you, Alabama fans:

Roll Tide 

Diane von Furstenberg double breasted coat / Christian Louboutin bootie boots / Michael Kors leather handbag / Judith Leiber crocodile clutch / Cuff  / Cushion cut earrings / Tom Ford lipstick

Outlet Shopping

{In honor of Fashion Week: Highlights from my Labor Day Weekend shopping trip.  Because no visit home to Florida is complete without a little outlet shopping.}

Style. Personified.

{Simon Doonan and Anna Sui.  Lucky Fabb.  September 5, 2012.}