
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Don't Leave Me Heather

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Be Your Own Fall Inspiration

Hey Birds!
o Go for a layered fall look
o Be creative and show your best style
o Incorporate at least one DownEast clothing item or accessory – but the more the better!
More details here.
And Duh, we want to see them too, so leave a comment on the TB Blog when you share your fab starpower ideas with DownEast Basics so we can all fly over and see what your take on 2010 Fall Fashion is!
xo
Heather Bird
Monday, August 23, 2010
Nummy
Our sister Sandy is always so with it in the chef's department. She is famed for her talent of making delicious new combinations of dishes and she's also so good at digging into cookbooks and actually using them! I find myself getting stuck on a comfortable rotation of recipes, realizing it and buying cookbooks, dog earring the pages, making grocery lists for new recipes and yeah, it stops there. Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Nordstrom South Coast Plaza Trunk Show

Saturday, August 14, 2010
Stomping Grounds
[gamble house, daily tours]I found myself roaming the neighborhood streets as was once a plentiful past time for me. I love getting lost, especially when there is so much beauty and unique spirit to be found. Frank Lloyd Wright is greatly applauded with his architecture legacy in Pasadena which still echoes in current design today. This genius architect designed 1141 homes and buildings in his lifetime, talk about being major. Learn more about this design genius here.
xo
Heather Bird
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Packing To St. Barts

Fashion Post by L.A. Stylist, C.G.
This summer I have an amazing opportunity to spend a week in St. Barts, one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. What better way to organize my summer packing by creating a wish list of stylish things I would need for my exciting trip. If you’re like me and have a vacation or summer getaway planned, check out this list of must haves and essentials for your summer adventures.
Jewelry
Small girly designs or a classic pair of earrings are great accessories to have in our jewelry box. You can either keep it simple but sassy with a gold hoop earring or bring out your girliness with a small delicate design. #1 sterling silver bow earrings by Tiffany’s $125 #4 yellow gold hoop earrings by jules smith $110.
Makeup
Keep it soft and subtle. Benefit’s blush and powders give the extra smooth glow that you need #2 Georgia powder & #8 Dandelion blush by Benefit $28.
Accessories
Bring out the colors in your accessories. Whether they’re belts, or for your hair, make it your key piece to your outfit. Remember, it’s the little things in life that stand out! #3 soft flower hair band by Jerell Scott for True birds, also sold at Nordstrom starting next week, $48 at Nordstrom, $78 online/#7,16,17 trio neon belts by Madewell $19.99.
Apparel
Dresses should be flattering and comfortable. An a-line dress for the evening #19 jade & black shirred frock by Tracey Reese $148 or #20 plum chiffon dress by Forever21 $29.8 and a cotton tube dress for the beach #21 navy ruffle tube dress by American eagle $34.5. Kain tang tops are known for their style and comfort and can be worn night or day #11 grey pocket tang $85. Wear it with a boho lace skirt #14 or white denim jeans #9 both by Madewell (under $60) just add a canvas jacket and your ready for an adventure #10 by J.Crew $98.
Shoes
A girl’s favorite subject! Buy a chunky black sandal to show off your tan legs #18 by Michael Kors $140 and a very comfortable and stylishly improved Birkenstock for your “Out’s & about’s” #5 #6 (both under $60).
Get Em'
#1 Sterling silver bow earrings by Tiffany’s $125 www.tiffanys.com
#2 Georgia powder by Benefit $28 www.benefitcosmetics.com
#3 Turquoise soft flower band by Jerell Scott for true birds $78 www.truebirds.com (more colors)
#4 gold hoop earrings by Jules smith $110 www.shopbop.com
#5 Silver Sparta $ 59.99 www.piperlime.com
#6 Plum Madrid $49.95 www.birkenstockusa.com both by Birkenstock (more colors)
#7 Neon canary belt by Madewell $19.99 SALE www.madewell.com (more colors #16,17)
#8 Dandelion blush by Benefit $28
#9 denim white short’s by Madewell $59
#10 Canvas jacket by J. Crew $98 www.j.crew.com
#11 Kain label grey pocket tang $85 www.revolveclothing.com (more colors & styles)
#12 Valleta dress by Joie $90 www.shopbop.com
#13 Desert sun necklace $39.99
#14 Boho lace skirt $54 both by Madewell on SALE (more colors)
#15 Chambray shirt by j.crew $98
#16 and #17 Neon canary belt by Madewell $19.99 SALE www.madewell.com
#18 Black urban sandal by Michael Kors $140 www.cusp.com SALE
#19 Jade & black shirred frock by Tracey Reese $148 www.traceyreese.com SALE
#20 plum chiffon dress by Forever21 $29.80 www.forever21.com
#21 navy ruffle asymmetric tube dress by American eagle $34.5 www.ae.com (more colors).
xoxo
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Sunset Breather
The bird and I were doing some mega sourcing and designing all day in the fashion district, we decided to have a natural relaxer so we headed to Santa Monica Pier on our way home to catch the sunset, beach breeze, some cheese dogs and fresh squeezed lemonade, yum.INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute)
METHOD
1 Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely.
2 While the sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, enough for one cup of juice.
3 Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.
Serve with ice, sliced lemons.
Serves 6.
xo
Thursday, July 29, 2010
5 Rules In A Bedroom




4. PILLOW PERFECTION~ create a perfect setup by using 3 different fabrics from back to front... 2 Euros or kings shams in back, 2 Standards or Euros next, and then a rectangle or boudoir pillow in front, add even more for dimension. Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Why I Hate To Love Snooki's Poof

On July 29th MTV’s uber-popular reality show The Jersey Show returns (but this time the quirky cast will partying in Miami). Snooki’s signature hair poof gets my vote for most memorable style.
Before the Snookster rocked a bouffant, fashion icons such as Gwen Stefani and Mischa Barton teased their top tresses. And the hairdo was actually pretty cool. Snooki, and the style became associate with tanorexic types. But here’s why I’m still vibing on the proof:A) it adds height for shorter gals (like Snooks);
B) it keeps bangs, flyaways and layers out of your face (a wonderful way to tackle summer humidity) and
C) it can actually look quite posh (just check out Stefani and Barton!).

To create this hairstyle, simply grab the front section of your mane and blow dry it using a giant roller brush, pulling the strands away from your face. Hairspray the top layer of the poof, add a bumpit and criss-cross two bobby pins at the crown of your head, holding the ’do in place. Voila, you’re ready for a fist-pumping night on the town. xo
Lauren
Friday, July 23, 2010
Orange County Nordstrom Store Appearance


Thursday, July 22, 2010
Genius Gems


Wednesday, July 21, 2010
NAUTICAL STRIPES
Hello bird readers,I am sure you have all seen the nautical stripes have take the fashion industry by storm! It is hard to walk around and not see these beautiful bold stripes. Stripes are perfect for summer, whether you are at the beach, out on a date, or taking a stroll downtown.
So get your stripe on, you don't want to miss this boat.
You can find these great looks at Bloomingdales.com
Cheers!
Heidi Bird
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
White Wonder Look




Monday, July 19, 2010
The Stylist Handbook
Devon Poer, genius stylist and savvy L.A. biz woman just came out with "The Stylist Handbook", a quarterly magazine that gives stylists all the ins and outs of fashion, hot spots to keep in mind and up and coming happenings and trends. It is the first magazine of its kind and I believe with originality comes longevity. Kudos to Devon and her fab mag.Friday, July 16, 2010
Mantle Madness--an Eclectic Fireplace Mantle
I wanted to change up something in the fireplace for a fresh take that blended with summer. The wood I dug out of there felt too Fall/Winter for me and my California sun so I brought in the potted grass my husband so dottingly takes care of. I also think this fireplace would look 100 times better if painted out white, that is definitely on the upcoming list of updates.
I love accessorizing on home accessories. I added these denim broaches (denim broaches in Nordstrom next month, $32) to my iron eiffel tower (Ross, $12.99). I keep splashing these denim flowers everywhere in my home and then I clip them on me on my way out the door too! Very universal.The LOVE typography print is from Fieldtrip and the AHOY wood chip is from Brooklyn Rehab. I love supporting Made in the US and handmade companies, both of these stores have so many original ideas!
xo
Heather Bird
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Boho Chic for the Beach
Hi my name is Becca and I am addicted to hair accessories (Hi Becca!). No it's true! Rarely do I leave the house unadorned with headbands or clips or combs. I have even on many occasions been referred to as "that girl with the headband" but this is not a habit I am looking to kick any time soon. In fact, for the summer I am planning to turn it up a notch. Hair accessories meet beach, beach.. hair accessories! So let me take you on a little style journey into the head of the headband obsessed...When planning out a look I like to start with one inspiration item. When Heather showed me some of the new flower bands for Nordstrom a boho chic beach outfit instantly began to form in my mind.
MUST HAVES
~A soft romantic ruffle bathing suit, Nordstrom.com
~Shiny gold boho sandals, Endless.com
~A sparkly sequin beach tote to hold my essentials (sun screen, ipod, water bottle, magazine), Kitson.com
~Fun purple shades, Bloomingdales.com
~And last but not least a rose print towel so I look extra chic lounging in the sun, Newportnews.com
I'll put my hair in a loose side braid and add 2 flower bands, one beaded and one not, with the flowers sitting just above the braid (why wear 1 when you can wear 2!). Get ready beaches of the world (or more accurately, the east coast), here I come! Feel free to follow suit, and I'll see you out there in the sun.
Love and barrettes,
Becca
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall









