cowboys and indians

Opening Ceremony's latest collaboration with Pendleton is all about going native.

Opening Ceremony is known for working with classic American lines like Levi's and Timberland and American's known for their style like Spike Jonze and Chloë Sevigny. The line celebrates America but gets a little more creative, avoiding the standard Americana vibe.

Pendleton's signature Native American patterns look funky and irreverent when styled into a pencil skirt or slim cropped pants. The patterns are directly evocative of the old west, but I love that the line picks up on how those sorts of designs have been adopted by designs used in cold climates, like a lodge in Colorado or a cabin in Utah. Therefore, the patterns look effortless styled into ponchos, capes and jackets.

I wish I could find an excuse to wear Navajo Pencil Dress.

as if!

Sometimes I'm attracted to a look or a piece of clothing, and there is no explanation for it. This was the case yesterday when I went into H&M while having some pairs of shoes repaired and walked out with... a plaid miniskirt. No, not tweed, not a pencil skirt. A plaid wool mini straight out of Clueless.

And then guess what I got next. Thigh high socks. What can I say? The spirit of Cher Horowitz posessed me. It's been more than 15 years since this classic debuted, so at this point, I feel like there's a novelty to emulating the quintessential 90s high school style.

Obviously, my mini won't be worn with a matching blazer, but I feel like there are cool modern ways to be inspired by these Beverly Hills queen bees. It's easy to wear it with a lady who lunches twist with a luxe cape and prim blouse, but I think it would be fun to go with a more British, outdoorsy look and maybe pair it with a different clashing plaid.

welcome home

The first thing that is seen when a room is entered has such an effect on how the room feels. I learned this recently when I decluttered the space right by my bedroom door. I felt much more at ease when I walked in my room. It sounds strange, but it's so true!

My apartment doesn't have much of a foyer, but my roommate and I are currently scheming up ways to create a vignette against the primary wall across from our front door.

We already have a pretty, ornate gold mirror to hang on the wall. I would love to incorporate a lucite stool or table and some vases to hold bunches of bright pink flowers.

like krazy

So Kim Kardashian is getting a divorce. Just... don't even get me started. I'd like to personally thank the entire Kardashian clan for giving my boyfriend endless ammo with which to make fun of me.

I thought we should celebrate Kim's divorce here at Doux Rousse (that's not even insensitive, you know this will somehow be celebrated with a special, exclusive interview, entire television series, whatever, just more money). What better way to look back at a marriage that started with a heinously large engagement ring than with the bride's own line of baubles.

Most of the Kardashian products are just horrible, but Kim's jewelry line, Belle Noel, is actually pretty chic with a sort of Egyptian vibe.

I prefer the necklaces and earrings, but it's only fitting to look at Ms. Kardashian's collection of rings on this momentous occasion.

simple seasons

The start of November is the official kickoff to the holiday season for me. I'm more of a warm weather kinda gal, but even I can't deny that the lazy drift into late fall/early winter has its charm. We even had an early October snowstorm last weekend.

There's something comforting about not having the pressures to leave the house when it's cold outside and all you can do is stay inside with a blanket and a fire.

Of course, the flip side is when you actually do have to leave the house and no matter how warm your boots or thick your coat, you still find yourself wanting to hibernate in a pile of pumpkin pie and flannel until spring arrives.

wintertime love to be

I'm not what you would call a "trooper" when it comes to cold weather. I fondly look back on the day I got a shawl collared, knee-length down coat as one of the happiest of my life.

Bundling up is a hobby and a skill for me. I love my felt cloche, fur trapper, knit earflap hat and collection of beanies, fedoras, etc. but hats aren't always the easiest thing to wear when you're throwing your hair in a ponytail running to work.

I've had my share of earmuffs, but they always end up being bent out of shape.

The North and Hudson shop on Etsy is like an answer to my frigid prayers.

The owner is a Chicago native, so she knows how important cold weather headgear is. The earwarmers stay put with elastic and can be customized with different materials and colors. The floral and bow accents are detachable and can also be custom made. How adorable would a leopard band with a pink bow be?