What I’m Wearing * Old black lace-print tank. One of my favorite tanks ever.* Vintage nylon pants… cuffed {seen here pinned with hem gems – in one of my favorite outfits}* DIY Scarf vest.* Leather braided belt c/o Jigsaw London {also seen here} I love to wear this with all black!* Vintage beaded necklace* Hermes …
No-Sew DIY How-to Turn a Scarf into a Vest in 2 Easy Steps
This genius idea {which I am in no way claiming to have originated but merely stumbled upon a youtube video of it a few months ago} is yet another way to make your scarves work for you. Light scarves, as we all know, are the perfect transitional accessory from Summer to Fall. They warm us …
House Hunting: Lake Arrowhead
If you’re following my House Hunting Series, you’ll already know that in our quest to find and buy our dream house, the husband and I have begun looking about an hour or two outside of LA. We really, in our heart of hearts, don’t want to leave LA {A. we both grew up here B. …
Fashionista Fundraiser for Endometriosis Awareness
When I was in my early twenties, I had an older girlfriend who suffered from Endometriosis. She often had horrendously painful periods and would go into hiding those times of the month. But since she also had a flair for the dramatic, we all were pretty dismissive of her disease and brushed it off. Ten …
Mon chandail dit Bonjour en Francais et je l’aime…
What I’m Wearing… * Boujour! sweater from Asos.* Vintage red blouse worn under.* The BoyFriend jeans from Current/Elliott {I bought them a size bigger and love the extra baggy “boyfriend” look – even though I still kind of think I may want my regular size too :/ }.* Tiffany “T” necklace, gold & rosegold branch …
Happy First Official Day of Fall!
Looking forward to cooler weather and warmer tones… light layers and warm soup… redecorating and updating… shorter days and falling leaves… and of course, the holidays. * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ *
Distinguished Gentlemen Holding Cats… or Wearing Them
It’s been a long week… a very long week and I’ve worked a lot. And I am so happy it’s Friday. Saying that, I’m giving myself a little time off today and simply wishing you a Happy Friday and offering you a little giggle to brighten your day. So without further adieu, I give you, …
Loving: Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2013
Season after season, the Burberry collections always catch my eye; as Burberry has long been among my favorite designers, it’s a show I rarely miss {thanks to the internet}. The Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2013 collection that walked the runway in London on Monday 17 September 2012 was no exception and is just phenomenal.It’s like a …
WIN THIS: Desigual Houndstooth Coat From ideeli.com
In my opinion, one cannot own too many classic coats! Even in the warm climate of LA, it gets chilly enough to need a few fabulous coats to get us through the colder seasons. Coats also make a big statement without much else needed. They can hide a holiday bulge or make a boring outfit …
A Happy Chevron Printed Halloween
Like many internet phenomena including ironic mustaches, balloons, and cute girls overdressed on bicycles, the chevron print is seemingly here to stay. Dear Internet, please don’t hate me for saying this BUT, the infinitely zig-zaging chevron pattern simply reminds me of Charlie Brown every time I see it. Saying that, however, It’s The Great Pumpkin, …
Rebel Without a Cause: Wearing White After Labor Day
What I’m Wearing… * Rachel Zoe creamy white ruffled dress… found via GILT a few months ago * Vintage sunglasses* Vintage red leather bow belt {was my grandma’s}* Cara Couture Jewelry Crystal Cluster Drop Earrings* Giambattista Valli satin black and white cap toe slingbacks …see them close up here* Vivian Dome Satchel in black crocodile …
Shoe Refashion: DIY Lace Up Heels
image source: Tommy TonJust because it’s almost Fall, doesn’t mean we have to hide our tootsies away just yet! It’s been over 100 in these parts for weeks now and I’m betting it will be warm enough for open toes until Halloween. This DIY is just too easy for words and there are two ways …
Monday Must Have // Swing Table by Duffy London
At just over $11,000 this amazing Swing Table by Christopher Duffy for British design brand Duffy London doesn’t necessarily qualify as a “must-have” but I’m absolutely obsessed with it anyway and LOVE the concept. They pitch it for the workspace, as a way to make board meetings “fun” {as if}, but I’d prefer it with …
Food Cheat Sheet: Lettuce Varieties & Names
I love lettuce. I love salads… and though I do not love to cook, I do make a mean salad. However, I only know about three different lettuce varieties by name, and they include: Romaine, Iceberg and Spinach. With snazzy food packaging these days, luckily I don’t really have to know what each lettuce is …
Ways I Wore It: Vintage Teal Blazer
I have nearly 5 years of outfit posts now and though I never repeat an outfit {okay once or twice}, I do mix and rewear the same pieces over and over again creating new looks. Because of this practice, I collect my wardrobe in pieces I think will stand the test of time or are …