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 …
There’s a Lovin’ In your Eyes …All the Way
Original Publish Date: May 13, 2011 What I’m Wearing * Organic John Patrick white blouse with pouf sleeves {& I actually love this shirt though I’m 100% positive the husband hates the sleeves …but judging from the butt comment he made before we shot photos, I’m 100% sure he LIKES the jeans} * Rich and …
Wish List // Iomoi Desk Accessories
As you know I’ve been slowly redoing my office yes I’m taking forever to share it, apologies and when I stumbled upon these fabulous desk-cessories the other day I just about squealed. No, I did. Because EVERYTHING in the iomoi shop is kind of customizably insanely amazing …and for obvious reasons listed above I am …
New Acquisitions: Winter Kate & iPhone Case
I don’t often brag about my purchases or I try not to anyway but both of these glorious items arrived in the mail today and I am kind of in love with them and the colors were just too good not to photograph SO, with that run-on sentence, I share with you my new iPhone …
Hair Tutorial // How-to Fishtail Braid -Photos+Video
Even though there are tons of fishtail hair tutorials on youtube …I keep getting requests for one. So, I give you . . . a how-to fishtail braid video {sorry it’s a little dark} but enjoy. Once you know how to fishtail, doing them for any hairstyle is quite simple. The one I did in …
Go Shawty, it’s Your Birthday, We gonna party like it’s your Birthday, We gonna sip …well, soda
What I’m Wearing …a simple outfit for a simple afternoon* J Brand “Houlihan” skinny cargo pants …same basic outfit here but styled differently today.* Liz Claiborne vintage top . . . little story behind this; Masumi my pseudo-grandmother gave this top to my mom in the 70’s because it was a bit too big on …
Mimosa, Banana, Lemon, Butter: Yellow Nail Colors
Chanel is undoubtedly the “decider” when it comes to the nail color of the moment and this Summer is no different. With the release of Mimosa, fingers around the globe will look like they are tipped with little candies all Summer. The other day, while perusing my own colors for Summer nail inspiration, I realized …
* I can Almost hear You Shout down to Me *
What I’m Wearing* Vintage floral print dress …thrifted …last seen here {I’ve actually never worn it un-belted before but I kinda loved it}* Victoria’s Secret open cardigan …I pinned the edges together {mid center} behind my back so it wouldn’t overpower the front of this dress* Vintage chains, hooked together for length, vintage beaded tassel …
* Shopping : Summer Lace Ups : Woven Oxfords *
I’m currently on the hunt for the perfect woven lace-ups for Summer. What my closet is begging me for at this very moment is a pair in a saddle tan or cognac hue …but there are so many cute styles in an array of great colors ranging from downright cheap to ridiculously high end, it’s …