Dress: I made this dress when I worked at Dimples a hundred years ago {I think it was early 2000’s} I am still in love with it. I’ve only gotten to wear it that one time. ***CLICK HERE for an easy DIY w/ instructions on how to make your own feather dress or skirtFur: Vintage …
Hair Tutorial: Get Perfect Waves with a Curling Iron
The video below is me demonstrating how I get a perfect wave with my curling iron. I also use the entire iron, wrapping my hair around the clamp as well. Disclaimer: the first video I shot {which really showed my hair before; straight, unbrushed} was corrupt. I tried it over and over again {thus my …
Art Auction Catalogues
{click images to enlarge} As some of you may know, I work for an art dealer in an art gallery in Los Angeles and I can only describe my job as The Creative Department – {mostly Graphic & Web Designer}. We are a very small team in which we all have very specific jobs and …
Soft Turtleneck over Lace Cami with Jeans
@ work with the iMac camera What I’m Wearing… Jeans: Seven {old} …seen here, and hereSweater: Vintage ~ camelLace Camisole: Vintage …seen here and hereShoes: Kenneth Cole {old} ~ boneChain: Vintage ~ Grandma’s …seen here, here, here and here as a beltSunglasses: Tom Ford …seen in almost every outfit post 🙂 {looking like it’s almost …
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2008
Although handfuls of air kisses were blown my way and far too many stomping models pointing to members in the audience, the show was good. I was a virgin {seriously caught it by accident} and I thought it was done really well. Clearly good enough to grab my camera and pause the DVR every 2 …
Making Lemonade …or at least squeezing the lemons
After a dinner at Gyu Kaku last night with husband and friend Timmy which included them drinking 2.75 bottles of Sake and 2 beers each, an unavoidable trip to the Christmas tree lot accompanied by two drunkards trying to sell me on the idea of rearranging our living room furniture to fit an 8ft tree, …
Jennifer Aniston in December 2008 Vogue
This quote from Jennifer Aniston in the December issue of Vogue is literally everything. every. thing. “Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone.” Let it sink in while admiring her beauty and her incredibly fit body 😉
Boho Dress & Boots
As promised, the boobtacular dress I was going to wear to Thanksgiving dinner but decided against it. I just love it though and it’s so comfortable. Dress: Bebe Boots: bcbg Accessories: all vintage {grandma’s} + a vintage leaf pin Hair Bow: vintage …mine from the 80’s {click to enlarge} On daily outfit posts: Even though …
Paul Fusco ~ RFK~
While at work in early spring 2008 I was researching art online and I came across Danziger Projects where I fell in love with photographer Paul Fusco’s work. Most notably, the RFK series. I got so excited that without reading his bio or doing any other research on the artist, I posted this about the …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Black with Leopard Print 2008
I took the time to straighten my hair this morning …well, it was really already straight but I wanted to give it an angular look. After I finished and got dressed, it just felt greasy to me so at the last minute I put it up. I would have even preferred a high pony tail …
Completely Gratuitous + Weekend Roundup
It’s finally a little chilly today! Purple Dress: Forever 21 Black Leggings: Forever 21 Black Thin Turtleneck: Nordstrom {brand?} Boots: Dolce Vita ~ ebay Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs Outfit …eh, just so so …but very comfy! I forgot earrings this morning and was rushing a bit. I also wanted to belt this dress but …
Studded Ballet Flats
{click all to enlarge}I finally found the perfect black flats. You see, I don’t love flats. I have a really hard time walking in them as my feet have a mind of their own. Fortunately, ballet slippers stretch and give and form to your foot within one wear and are almost like bare feet {my …
Super Cute Knitted Chain Necklace!
I am so absolutely in love with this I could die. In fact, I think I just did. This knitted chain necklace is so original and so cute and I just love it! Find it h e r e
Happy Friday! Blog Thoughts + a Poll, an Award, and Completely Gratuitous …phew!
I was talking to the husband last night about my blog and he recommended I do an outfit post every day. To which I quickly responded “Well then I’m going to have to shop more!” ….to which he said WHAAAAAAAT? Other excuses included: “But I don’t look good every day” ….he said “So?” “But I …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Jeans with Pink Blouse & Blazer
originally published Nov 20, 2008 I know I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Driving to work in the morning in LA traffic is going to give me a heart attack. Where else in the world does driving 9 miles take over an hour? Please, give me a break Los Angeles, are you …