grey anatomy

i recently came across a paparazzi photo of sienna miller rocking some silly sexy leopard print pants and toting a beautiful grey bag - love at first sight, see for yourself:

her bag, in case you are wondering (i know you are), is the yves saint laurent besace flap messenger and it goes for a paltry $1,895 US. justifiable, right? great colour, perfect for any season - if you wore it everyday for a year that's only $5.20 a day! (let's forget taxes for arguments sake). forget about feeding an orphan for just the price of a cup of coffee a day, you can have so much more fun with the purse (i kid, i kid - unfortunately people who are shitty enough to believe it DO exist).

let's all bask in its glory one more time before moving on to more reasonable options:

ok, phew, we've got that out of our systems now right? good.

it's the oft ignored middle sibling, losing attention to the sweet baby (white) or the rebellious teenager (black) however, as mentioned earlier, grey really is one of the most versatile colours. It can manage to make any accessory, be it a purse, a scarf, or a killer pair of heels, functional for any season.

asos - the website actually lets you shop by colour! - offers this great grey bag for a fraction of the cost (£40). now if only shipping costs and customs wouldn't cause that price to double.

some other affordable choices from left to right: deux lux - $68 US, deena & ozzy - $58 US; both available at urban outfitters, (i rock the one in the middle in red) zambos & siega - $121 US; available at shopbop.com

it may not have the natural punch of a stark white or a deep black, but paired with bright accessories or garments, grey is a chic and sophisticated option - just remember to have fun with it!

bonus: for being the worst blogger and friend, here's a little interview with the veils to brighten your day. i would love to: know what this was shot with, date this boy Finn Andrews, be this girl Sophia Burn.

molly ringwald as andie walsh

i tend to shy away from the 'girly girl' label. this is mostly due to the preconceived notions that any girl who wears pink on wednesdays, cries every time she reads 'the little princess', or can belt out the lyrics to any taylor swift song (or t.swift as she's fondly known between my bff lynsi and myself) must be air headed, prissy, or the meanest of mean girls. those who like to think of themselves as trendy or hip (as i do) know that blacks, olive greens, and mustard yellows rule; there's never room for pink (lest it's of the neon variety). Well, no more friends! I've stumbled upon a plethora of bubblegum pink lately, and it's inspired me to embrace my inner girly girl.

1. i am enamored by the retro capelet on this vivacious & ethereal ASOS frock. The electric pink modernizes the style so cleverly!

2. the colour selection at China Glaze is mind blowing! i love Shocking Pink and wore it throughout the summer - it looks great against a glowing tan.

3. No One Belongs Here More Than you: Stories by Miranda July is a sweet anthology of short stories, bound together by the timeless themes of sexuality and comfort in your own skin. not only is it a great read, it will look so great on any bookshelf!

4. Martha Stewart - gotta love her! learn how to make these darling (and shockingly real looking) paper flowers here.

5. this photo may be pulled from the catalog for Matthew Williamson's line at The Rug Company, but I can't get my eyes off this couch!

6. oh, Christian, you've done it again! these are the kind of shoes you pull off the shelf when you're feeling down - the perfect fuck me pumps!

7. this wallpaper, found at apartment therapy, is gorgeous; the metallic grey updates what could be a boring old floral pattern and creates a rock and roll vibe.

in conclusion, whoever said orange was the new pink truly was seriously disturbed!