{ apfel addict }

{ apfel addict }

the obsession only grows. { images via vogue pelle...

{ favorite lady }

{ favorite lady }

{ iris apfel in a limited edition lanvin tee, photographed by tommy ton for style.com } iris's elements of style:(1) never take yourself or an outfit too seriously. (2) visit the animal kingdom. (3) consider the clergy. (4) travel widely. (5) go high and low. (6) don't fret about your age. (7) don't be afraid to stop traffic.i say amen to that!! {v...

{ surreally }

{ surreally }

{ courtney, cailli, sasha as liza, iris, alaia, polygamist convicts, gloria vanderbilt and more...

{ it ain't what you do } it's the way that you do it

{ it ain't what you do } it's the way that you do it

the iris apfel video that i posted monday made me so darn happy that i can't resist sharing another. this version sheds a bit more light on her life story and stylistic sources than its predecessor. that bird really has all the right ideas: { note to self: must start integrating the word 'zingo!' into my vocabulary immediately } i also loved seeing her featured ~ wearing all her own clothes ~ in this month's W magazine, as part of the 'first ladies (we love iris)' editorial. her relevance and influence just won't quit! nor should they.{ images above: bruce weber for W magazine / may 2010...

{ lady i love } iris apfel

{ lady i love } iris apfel

you guys, this video just makes my heart sing, so i had to share. i've watched it again, and again, and again (and again!). i couldn't possibly love iris apfel any mo...

{ casa apfel }

{ casa apfel }

i was unabashedly tickled to see so many of my obsessions (fashion, decor, animal-themed accessories and the luminous iris apfel) converge in this month's issue of architectural digest. peeking into the octogenarian grande dame's apartment really is such a treat; this place boasts all the delights of a well-lived life!!{ photos by roger davies // click over to the mag's site to have a gander at: more images, an exclusive interview (in which she both quotes rodin and talks about making bracelets out of masking tape tubes), and a peek into her famous wardrobe...

{ the object is } to look as chic as you can

{ the object is } to look as chic as you can

"you're gonna be an old woman some day.... don't worry about it!"so much to love in this video. by advanced style for nowne...

{ lady crush } the contessa

{ lady crush } the contessa

i was recently introduced to the captivating contessa marta marzotto via vanessa jackman's streetstyle blog. mon dieu ~ talk about a grande dame! ladies like her (and the great iris apfel) have me convinced that life ~ and style ~ really just gets better with a...

{ sublimely suno }

{ sublimely suno }

mining the possibilities in mixology has always been a priority around these parts, which is why SUNO's old-lady-inspired presentation was among my favorites this season. now that i've seen their moodboards ~ featuring a pastiche of prints and a favorite photo of iris apfel ~ via vogue's first look feature, i'm loving the collection even more!! { images via vogue.com & moodboard...