these photos were taken after we returned home …the sleepies from the food and drink coma in full effect What I’m Wearing …it’s actually a version of this outfit but with gray accents vs brown * MYNE Ashly Ann white trapeze tank blouse from GILT with black tank under. And since the entire outfit was …
Easy Holiday Hairstyles {video}
This was actually part of my How to Hot Roller your Hair tutorial but it was too long to include it …so it works as a bit of a holiday hair tutorial video instead. Towards the end, I’ve recreated my “Messy Side Bun” but in the center so it’s really just a “Messy Low Bun-Twisty-thing” …
Take em both & there ya have The Facts of Life
at the gallery What I’m Wearing …I’m so into grays and blues lately it’s crazy!* Marc Ecko men’s {small} button down shirt purchased in Vegas while the husband was shopping* Vintage gray sweater vest* Calvin Klein very old denim pants …it should be know that these lovely pants have been in my closet since I …
A Chance to win a $250 Gift Card on Each Blog
  If you didn’t see my review about the new laptop BlogHer sent me OR take notice of my BlogHer sidebar, let me make it a little more clear: BLOGHER IS GIVING AWAY LAPTOPS AND BEST BUY GIFT CARDS! Leave a comment on each one of these blogs for a chance to win $250 to …
Hostess with the Mostest Gift Guide
* Return to Tiffany heart key ring $100 {for her house keys of course!} though I use my for car key* Rainbow Chopsticks ~ Takashi Kamijo, 1994 $30* Williams Sonoma scalloped cake stands $42 – $52 * Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Apothecary Jars $39.99 – %59.99* Williams Sonoma Monogrammed footed candy dish $24.99 – $34.99* Alessi …
Shimmy till my garters break & all that Jazz
What I’m Wearing* Vintage sequined lapel black suit by Liz Elana …seen here with stripes & cuffed pants and here with leopard & gold studs! NOTE: the husband HATES this suit. And the more he hates my outfits, the more I laugh and laugh. * Vintage blouse was my grandma’s {and one of my faves …
Alexander Wang Constance Lace Up Ankle Boots
* Eiffel Tower print by JKL Design * When I first saw the Alexander Wang Addison platform boots with the BLUE toe, I almost died. I’m not gonna lie, I fell for them hard. But when push came to shove, and all the 2010 Wang boots went on sale {most probably because the heel is …
the Sex she Slipped into my Coffee
how I wore it to work What I’m Wearing* Vintage Ronnie Heller designs for MJ black dress with pouf sleeves …seen once here shortened* Vintage tweed coat I DIYed the sleeves off of …worn once here …find the DIY HERE – and about 12 sizes too big, which is why I also use the cincher …
Walking on Houses on Stilts
it was so windy, I could only get a few outfit shots a tumbleweed in the middle of the road in the hills What I’m Wearing …a relaxed, comfy day* J Brand “Houlihan” skinny cargo pants …last seen here in August I still love these pants. * Gray trapeze tank from a little boutique in …
The Iconic Cow’s Skull
Never in one million years did I ever think that I would find myself living in a home decorated with a cow’s skull hanging on the wall. This is yet another item that falls under the “never say never” category. I suppose it wasn’t until recently when it separated itself from the “Southwestern” or “Santa …
Living Succulent Wreath DIY
Wow. Just wow! It’s not often that I use other people’s content on this blog, let alone DIYs, but when I saw this gorgeous wreath made of colorful succulents, I just couldn’t resist. In fact, I think it’s so fabulous, I would figure out a way to keep it up year round. I love it …
* My 3 Tier Beverage Dispenser *
One of my favorite housewarming gifts {from this lovely lady & her family} is my 3 tier drink dispenser from Z Gallerie. I use it so often and find it so useful! {and get many emails/questions about} You can use it with two or three – or even one if you wish. It’s easy to …
Gold Stools vs Golden Stumps
One of the perks of working for an art dealer is getting to look through the copious amount of auction catalogues that are sent to us throughout the year {which I posted about it here in 2008}. Many are for contemporary art, because that’s the business we are in, but some …some are for furniture, …
The Little Camel Jacket that Could
Yet another abundance of photos …but you tell me you like it 😉 What I’m Wearing* Vintage wool camel jacket …this came with a pencil skirt as a suit but I wear them separately, obviously 😉 …seen once here. One little button popped off this morning as I was getting dressed, I kept it in …
Perfect Dresses for your Company Holiday Party
Isabella tweeted me yesterday asking if I would help her find an appropriate holiday dress for her boyfriend’s upcoming company holiday party …and since I know many of you will also be attending these sort of events, I thought I’d share with you all my “appropriate” picks. 1. Calvin Klein Pearl Trim Ponte Knit Sheath …