As promised, here are the decor pieces/photos I shot the last time I was at The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall. Though they used to have more furniture than they keep in stock now, the home decor finds are ridiculously awesome. Seriously, I could go there every day and buy 75% of their inventory …but alas, …
My Favorite DIYs for Summer
Since Summer is JUST AROUND THE CORNER and since I LOVE SUMMER I thought I’d revisit my Perfect-for-Summer-DIYs because… why not? So without further ado… * Drop Waist V-neck T-shirt Dress DIY this dress is super easy, and if you don’t have a sewing machine or serger, you can easily hand-stitch it together. I love …
Office Project : Inspiration Cork Board Wall Cork Tiles & Little Gold Framed Mirrors
I love a good inspiration board in my office. In fact, I’ve had some sort of bulletin board with clippings and photos and magazine tears in my room since I was a kid. I love it. I can’t really live without one …dramatic, yes. So it was only obvious I was going to add one …
* Jewel Tones for Summer ~ Day to Night Look *
What I’m Wearing * Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent berry silk & mess dress …worn as a blouse …seen here* Vintage Anne Klein skirt, thrifted – but seriously could’ve come directly out of my Grandma’s closet. It actually came with a matching blouse that will be used to create an entirely different outfit most likely …
My Favorite Shampoos & Conditioners
I get a ton of questions about my hair …mostly, what products do I use on it? And in the past I’ve done a few posts on my hair care routines and different or fallen in love with and switched to but I thought I’d get a bit more in depth with exactly how I …
They Say, You Don’t Tug on Superman’s Cape
What I’m Wearing* Winter Kate silk kimono/cardigan/jacket* old spaghetti strap tanks by Rubbish* Joe’s Jeans “Stardust Superflares” …seen once here* Vintage chain necklace was my grandma’s plus my chain tassel necklace -DIY with Rachel Roy earrings and vintage bangles mixed with a few plastic bangles from Forever 21, various gold stacking rings* Husband’s gold rimmed …
French Braid w/ Cascading Hair Tutorial // DIY Waterfall Braid
I’m not the originator of this hair style but I’ve gotten so many requests for it, I thought I’d give it a go for you. I don’t know what it’s called either so I haven’t researched it and/or found any other tutorials for it …thus, this is my version of it, and I’ve dubbed it …
Burn out the Day …Burn out the Night
What I’m Wearing * Hailey printed halter maxi dress courtesy of Banana Republic* White scoop neck basic T from Forever 21 …it was a bit chilly and I didn’t want to deal with the bra/halter situation. * Vintage London Fog jacket …last seen here I think …but also seen here* Asos boyfriend belt …wrapped around …
* Super 70’s Sunday *
A few weeks ago while visiting my mom she told me she had come across an old folder of magazine tears that she had saved …since the 70’s. We’ll get beyond the fact that she still had them 36 years later, in near-perfect condition, because we all save things, right? But in this particular case …
* Aye Calypso, I Sing to Your Spirit *
What I’m Wearing* Black and white striped tunic tank …actually, I have no idea the brand of this …I picked it up when I was at Costco a few weeks ago in awe of the land of Costco. {I had only been once before – over ten years ago}* J Brand ~ Duarte “Suffragette” lace-up …
DIY Big Chiffon Flower Brooch & Hair Pin // French Pouf!
French Pouf Accessory : Pin, Belt, Hair from Ban.do Okay, to be honest, this wasn’t exactly a reader request MIY but when Holly {who is planning her wedding} posted about it here, I was very inspired to make it for her as a little wedding gift. But since I couldn’t find the exact peachy-nude chiffon …
* Twenty-four hour Shopping in Rapture *
What I’m Wearing* Burberry Trench Coat …shorty, last seen here* Iisli black sweater dress …last seen here with leopard tights & OTK boots {Cynthia Rowley Floral Lace Nylon Tight Black* Vintage scarf …which just so happen to have a similar flower print as the lace pattern in my tights* Tom Ford Anouk cat eye sunglasses* …
My (old) Office/Dressing room – projects & progress
Originally Published on: May 17, 2011 My lack of extra time and propensity for perfection are keeping me from finishing my office makeover in a timely fashion but since I’ve been teasing you with the idea that you will see it soon, I feel the need to show you a few things I’ve done in …
Will you Meet me in the Middle? Will you Meet me in the End? …Will you Love me Just a Little?
What I’m Wearing* Paige Premium rebel without a cause jeans …seen here with my sequined fanny pack!* Victoria’s Secret coral tunic tank dress …seen here ages ago as a dress . . . and kind of made me look pregnant all bunched up like this. * Victoria’s Secret open cardigan – AGAIN – they’re so …
Vintage, Antique, Estate Jewelry …flea market finds at the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
My trips to the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall are becoming more of regular occurrence instead of a once in a while treat . . . which the husband may or may not be happy about, but there is just SO MUCH TO SEE in there …and EVEN MORE TO BUY, and it’s impossible to take …