This was the sewing machine I learned to sew on… well not this exact one but my mom’s Singer Genie 353. It is the most basic of sewing machines yet my favorite by far and has worked tirelessly for my mom and me since the 70’s when she acquired it. A few years ago, after …
A Glitch In The Matrix : August 2009 Style
August 27, 2009 + hair tutorial In truth, I wasn’t going to post today. I dunno, I just needed a break from my computer, had a glitch in the Matrix. But just before bed I decided to check my email just to make sure nothing was pressing -obvious addict here- and randomly stumbled upon an …
I Made it through the Wilderness, Somehow
What I’m Wearing* Ivory lace & crochet dress Corey Lynn Calter …I wore this dress for Thanksgiving last year.* VS open cardigan… again. Really, these light cardigans have been a perfect addition to my Spring/Summer work wardrobe because no matter how hot it is outside, it’s ALWAYS FREEZING IN THE GALLERY.* DIY leopard print and …
How To Turn a T-shirt into a Tank Top & Create DIY Snakeskin Print
The people from Sharpie so kindly sent me their newest invention, the Sharpie Stained Fabric Marker and asked that I create something with it. I thought instead of drawing a picture of something specific, I would try to create a print using a stencil. Lace came to mind and when I did a test run …
Sets the Summer Sun on Fire, I want Candy
What I’m Wearing* Vintage leopard print blouse …seen here and here* Victoria’s Secret shorts …seen here in the winter with tights & boots* DIY black tassel necklace paired with vintage chains and DIY chain tassel earrings.* Doubled up on the gold & brass bangles over my cuffs …inspired by Nina Garcia’s amazing blouse/cuffs from Project …
An Easy Little Sweater ReConstruct
I’ve had this sweater forEVER. It’s vintage. I found it a decade ago at a thrift shop and have only worn it once. Yet every time I try to get rid of it, I just can’t. But the thick knit {or crochet?} combined with the large waist band is just horribly unflattering. So, the other …
Just Currently Loving…
Loving the feeling of relaxation and adventure I get when I look at this image from Hermes. I imagine walking barefoot from a breezy patio to check for lettres overlooking this fabulous view & breathing in life. Love the off-the-shoulder striped sweatshirts, bikini bottoms & heels from the WHAM! Club Tropicana video. Love this IOSSELLIANI …
Her whole world’s come undone from lookin’ straight at the sun
What I’m Wearing* Vintage floral embroidered print romper …though it has a faux skirt in the front with a side tie. I actually bought this almost a year ago and it’s been hanging in the guest room closet with clothes that had returned from the dry cleaner. I don’t recall trying it on when I …
Just Because…
I realize I only post photos of our animals on Instagram now rather than here so I thought I’d share a few recent captures with you of LeRoy, Bebop, & Achilles. Someone found the cat! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! It’s Pet Week at I Heart Faces So I submitted this post! {the first …
Dolce & Gabbana Fringed Shoe vs My Fringed DIY
I randomly happened upon this fabulous fringed heel by Dolce & Gabbana …well, except that it wasn’t so random because I’d been trolling their site since my D&G embellished shoe DIY, but it reminded me of my ankle fringe DIY from June 2009 and how easy it would be to create a spat of sorts, …
Ooooooh watch out! You’re gonna lose control
What I’m Wearing* Red cropped/zippered pants are from Victoria’s Secret… now I usually don’t buy pants from VS because of the fit but these were on sale for $20 and I couldn’t resist. And overall, they are okay. But they get a bit more bunchy in the crotchal region than I’d prefer considering I don’t …
DIY Leather Cut-Out V Necklace
It’s a little known fact that I worked with a leather accessory designer for 7 long years and needless to say, I know more about leather than anyone in their right mind needs to know. When I use leather for a DIY now it’s a bit of a surreal experience because I never thought in …
Do I Wanna Go Out with a Lion’s Roar?
What I’m Wearing …another case of Dress Layering, I can’t stop lately! here & here * Black and white print shirt dress is by Alice and Trixie and I think I got it at GILT* Coral tank dress from Victoria’s Secret {ages ago} worn over it and dress belt used as a tie. I almost …
Summer Manicure | Bright Coral Red + Gold Glitter Accent Nails
Oh Summer, why do you come and go so much faster than I’d like? I know I may be jumping the gun because it will be warm in LA until mid October but with football and fall fashion on the brink, the colder and darker months are looming. So with that in mind, I decided …
Life is just a Fantasy, Can you live this Fantasy Life
What I’m Wearing* Yes, it’s my black Contempo Casuals maxi dress again {pretty sure I’ve had this polyester number since I was 19 years old and it still rocks my world} …last seen here* Victoria’s Secret open cardigan* Vintage gold and brass chains + vintage blue stone necklace from AlisonPurple* Various vintage and new bangles …