Pinterest, lately

Since award season has officially begun, I would like to apologize in advance for the inevitable lack of posts over the next few weeks (another clue for those of you wondering what I've been up to), and also share with you what's been rocking my world in terms of red carpet inspiration.  I know different people have different ideas when it comes to red carpet dressing, but I for one just want these ladies to wow me and take my breath away.  That's all.  Last year's Golden Globes was a study in streamlined, modern design, and most of the major attendees had very few (or zero) bells and whistles (aka bling and beading).  Fucking, yawn.  Red carpets are about moments - like, unforgettable, mind-blowing moments that you remember for years.  I want to see these celebs, the most beautiful people in the world, in dresses that are only appropriate in that exact moment.  I want the DRAMA, like shock me bitches.  In a good way, of course.  

There are so many gorgeous gowns out there, but when you work behind the scenes you know it's not just about the dress - it's gotta be the right dress on the right woman at the right time with the right hair, makeup, jewels, shoes and clutch.  All of these dresses below, to me, have that potential.   You can find these plus more of what I love  on my Pinterest board  entitled "red carpet worthy."  

Pinterest, lately

You guys, I'm going to be honest - it has been way too hot to get dressed in anything that is even remotely photographable.  I've been bitching about it on my Instagram, but L.A. has been in the midst of a horrible heat wave, my a/c broke in the middle of it (fixed now) and in typical Angeleno fashion people are walking around here like "it's cool it'll pass" while I'm raging around like an east coast lunatic trapped in an oven.

All I can do is present you with a few post-fashion week inspired pins that I've been gazing at longingly, waiting for mother nature to get a grip so I can commence living my life and wearing real clothes and makeup again.  For photo credits peruse my Pinterest.

 No, I am not going to STFU about culottes, because just LOOK at how chic she looks in these suede ones.  Like a midi skirt but better because it's pants.

I need to add camel to my adventures in monochromatic dressing.  It actually never occurred to me to try it until I saw this picture, mostly because I'm brown and head-to-toe camel may be hard for me to pull off.  Stay tuned.

 Jordan Dunn's new hairstyle ALMOST makes me want to stop growing my hair out and chop it again - just one more time.  And I need to get my hands on a matte orangey-red lipstick, ASAP.

 Tom Ford.  Flared leg pants.  Tux.  Enough said.

 It is amazing how holding this bag as a clutch, as opposed to hanging the fringe part over the shoulder, makes it look totally different.  I'm all about options.  Gimme.

 What else do you need to convince you that you need a red jumpsuit in your wardrobe?

Pinterest, lately

I admit it - I'm a Pinterest whore.  I find the act of swiping and pinning beautiful things very soothing (emotionally and physically).  What?  Where some people might go for a run, I reach for my iPhone and pin away.  Here are my faves this week (links to all images can be found on my Pinterest @thefancyroutine).

I mean, doesn't she just look so comfy and elegant? 

Dying over this wallpaper and the gold and orange pops.  I would be SO productive if my office looked like this.

I like his use of acessories.  I bet I could convince my husband to wear accessories like these (except the belt, he'd draw the line there).

Can someone please come over and do my hair like this?

Genius use of a bar cart.

I told you - culottes are back.  This is a particularly easy and unintimidating way to wear them.

I am obsessed with everything about this entryway.  It's eclectic (code for schizophrenic) but the color scheme is chill.

Nope, not sick of crop tops yet, especially when paired with an elegant maxi skirt.  I'd totally wear this to someone else's wedding.