The air is thick and the mood is heavy in our house and it has been for a few months now… though this week has most definitely been the hardest. Each day tears flow, each sleepless night, tired eyes quiver while our mind takes us to the past and to the future and to what …
DIY Faux Fur Collar Necklace
I’ve been dreaming of doing this simple DIY for weeks now… I’m not sure why it took me so long, but yesterday I finally whipped it up and I’m in love. Wear it to top off a simple sweater & boom! it’s unique! Wear it against bare skin and even layer it over other necklaces …
It’s a Nice Day to Start Again
What I’m Wearing… * White blazer with black leather lapels & details c/o LEEAM * Ridiculously old {but favorite} black lace print tank * Duffy Faux leather leggings c/o byLangley… See how I wore them last week all winter cozy chic * Cheapy black round frame sunglasses * Vintage gold necklace, bag, and earrings * …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 1/12-1/18 ~ IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. Since quitting jobs this month and prioritizing my life for fulfillment and meaning, I’ve had more time to practice my piano lessons and am now learning to play Bette Midler songs, which are a fun jump …
#OnMyWay2Fab Giveaway & People’s Choice Awards Red Carpet Faves
This is a sponsored post & FAB giveaway on behalf of Walgreens and P&G… All opinions are my own! I loved the major minimalist white dresses on the red carpet at the People’s Choice Awards last week! They looked so refreshing in a sea of floral poufs and sparkles. I think Jessica Alba was …
Hair | Touching Up Roots in Between Salon Visits w/ Color WOW
A few months ago I was sent Color Wow Root Cover Up {temporary hair color/powder} to try out and I’ve been sort of waiting for my roots to grow out to really give it a proper test. And now’s that time! As I’ve probably mentioned a hundred times since 2007 when I started this blog, …
Stunning Jewels | The Fashion Jewelry Collection of Barbara Berger
A colleague of mine from the art gallery we both used to work at emails me some of the most fun and fabulous links to fashion and art exhibits at museums pretty regularly… and while most are truly share-worthy, I only sometimes repost, but this one was too gorgeous to pass up. I happen to …
Nails | Black & Rose Gold Manicure Inspired by The Nike+ Fuelband SE
I bought the husband the Nike+ Fuelband for Christmas and two days later had to buy one for myself because it was so cool and he was having so much fun with it. I got the limited edition Fuelband with the rose gold clasp and LOVE IT… but I think it’s sold out now :(. …
She Could Really Rip Your World Apart
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage camo jacket… also seen here: Bulletproof Soul * Gray sweater with heart elbow patches from Asos… see it here: Down the Road I Must Travel * Le Skinny Jeans by FRAME Denim * Shadow bracelet by Hipanema & vintage necklace * Navy mini Pashli bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim * …
Decor Finds | Agate Knobs & Pulls from West Elm
I randomly happened upon these agate knobs and handles at West Elm the other day and instantly fell in love! I generally won’t drop $14 on a single knob, because WHAT!??!, however, these were just the perfect addition to give our upstairs hallway cabinets a little more style and I couldn’t pass them up. I …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 1/5-1/11 ~ IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. After a year of using two shelves pushed together as a mock coffee table, I finally found this Beaumont Coffee Table at Joss & Main that fit the space perfectly and was well within the budget …
Mountain Life | Lou Eddie’s Pizza in Skyforest
Last week the husband and I did a little exploring and found an amazingly quaint pizza place in Skyforest called Lou Eddie’s {just on the rim of the mountain, above where we live in Lake Arrowhead about 10 minutes away} and even though we must have passed it numerous times, hadn’t notice it until this …
Sew Magazine Feature | Lace Sleeve DIY
Sew Magazine recently featured my easy lace sleeve DIY tutorial in their February issue, and it’s the perfect DIY for Spring/Summer {but it’s barely even Winter!!} or even updating your boring loungewear or pajamas with a little more soft, feminine, and romantic feel. I used vintage lace I found at a thrift shop for mine, …
I Can’t Hold Back, I’m on The Edge
What I’m Wearing… * Duffy Faux leather leggings c/o byLangley * Faux leather trimmed {collar/cuffs} blouse c/o Monica Rose for Friends + Lovers * Creamy sweater from Asos last season * Leopard print smoking slippers by Charles Philip * Sunglasses by Stella McCartney * Navy mini Pashli bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim Title: lyrics from …
Meeting Tim Gunn | Walgreens | P&G | And The 2014 People’s Choice Awards
A few weeks ago I was one of 10 lucky bloggers to meet Tim Gunn and chat beauty and style at Walgreens in Hollywood with Marsha Chilko, P&G Beauty Ambassador for the #OnMyWay2Fab campaign and The 2014 People’s Choice Awards airing tonight/Jan 8 at 9/8c and the red carpet pre-show streaming live, which I can’t …