My alter ego. My other self. My confidence enhancer. My laughter inducer. My best friend. My cousin. My Family. Kelley.
She’s a Lady Oh, whoa, whoa, She’s a Lady
And now you’ll have Tom Jones stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You’re welcome 😉 What I’m Wearing* Vintage large plaid print day dress. Tag says J.M. II New York {have had it forever and almost sold it on ebay twice in the past}…worn once before in the winter with boots …
Tom Ford: Everything he Touches Turns to Gold
The husband brought Tom Ford’s film debut A Single Man DVD home for me months ago and I have yet to watch it. I vow to make time this weekend to do so. If you’re unaware, I’m in love with everything this man creates {since 1995 really} so I’m fairly sure the movie will be …
Glam Feather Accessories DIY Collar & Anklets
I gladly accepted New York Design Shop’s Create Couture DIY Blogger Challenge who then sent me & 9 other DIYers a box of goodies to get creative with and this is one of mine. * about 20″ of feather fringe {depending on ankle size}* satin ribbon* needle & thread * wearing the shoes you want …
Tom Ford …
I first was introduced to Tom Ford in 1995 when he took over the women’s ready-to-wear division at Gucci. Those slick satin blouses and velvet pants stuck out to me in every magazine I picked up. I loved everything about it. I also happened to be in fashion school at the time {or in school …
Memories of Tuesday
What I’m Wearing* Almost military-looking buttoned up vintage pink short sleeve blouse. Found this at a thrift shop recently with original tags still in tact. {I removed the mondo shoulder pads though}* BB Dakota bandage skirt …last seen here with vintage leopard coat …which will return for Fall* Vintage gold long chains {grandma’s} and Jami …
Antique Mall -ing in Sherman Oaks
Had the prices been right, I may have left with every one of these chairs …above and below because they were all so incredibly fabulous. The mirror-backed dining set of chairs had a matching mirrored console. It was utterly ridiculous! …in a good way. There are a few vintage clothes racks but quite a lot …
You Like Him …you definitely like him
What I’m Wearing* Juma dark taupe/gray shorts from GILT* Myne – Ashly Ann navy/ivory print tank/blouse also from GILT. I love this tank blouse with it’s braided straps & t-back …but ohMYGOD it would not stay up! All day long I had to pull it up in the front as too keep from showing the …
Summer 2010 : Installment no. 3
Our friend Mr. Timm Perry, who has earned the position of head bbqer at our house {not to mention fantastic dog-sitter}, has just booked a little part in the not so little HBO show Big Love and we are ever so proud and excited for him. Nice job Tbone.
* Oh Hermès …le sigh *
I really REALLY want this Hermes iphone case. Like really want it. I think it’s because, besides their cute leather key chains and {some select} scarves, it’s the only thing that’s affordable. And really, I wouldn’t say that $315 is necessarily affordable for an iphone case, a key chain OR a scarf, but for Hermes, …
Hot Town, Summer in the City
What I’m Wearing* White Myne by Ashley Ann tunic tank from a recent Gilt sale* brown cotton tank worn under by Rubbish {old}* loose black wide-leg pants {these are absolutely ancient but definitely keepers}* favorite black vintage Bill Kaiserman blazer …so old now that the elbows are all blown out and I have to keep …
You Know Me Well But I Don’t Know You At All
Mostly for a close-up of the floral print but see the way the jeans pull on one side of my butt when I walk? Most premium jeans won’t do this. It’s a result of thin or inexpensive denim fabric with incorrect stretch proportions. * Cotton floral blazer {pretty sure I bought this in 2003} has …
DIY: Refashion a Tank Top into a Carry-all Bag
Featured on . . . An easy two minute DIY {it’s so easy it must have been done before but I can’t recall ever seeing it …correct me if I’m wrong} …I know it seems kinda cheeseball, but try it, it’s cuter than you may think. Works perfectly as a little beach bag to carry …
The 5 O’Clock Chair …a hint of modern, glamour & grandma all rolled into one
Part of a creative partnership with Qbiss by Trimo & Moooi, Nika Zupanc will present a new exhibition of her work, including the gorgeous 5 O’Clock chair which was inspired by “a supreme commander of an army {who} owns a teahouse”. . . . And is, in my opinion, the perfect merging of antique and …
Globe Trotter // Leaf Print + Louis Vuitton Speedy
What I’m Wearing* knit ivory tunic from Forever 21 {a few years ago}* leaf print skirt from Forever 21 ….skirt last worn here …worn here with tunic but with different shoes and a massive zit between my eyes {when I used to shoot photos in the gallery}* brown cardigan Erin Leigh Heart – Etsy shop …