* Link List * 1. Temperly London long silk kaftan $1,3352. Michael Kors Turquoise caftan evening dress $1,340 3. Lucy Patio Dress $2004. Asos purple kaftan $93 {love this one but out of my size! From a @JulsGarces tweet -thanks!}5. Etsy “Outrageous Rags” Caftan with removable flower $506. Tory Burch “Jana” Caftan $297.507 & 15. …
Faded Red, White & Blue ~ Cargos for Summer
What I’m Wearing* Ralph Lauren LRL washed denim cropped cargo pants …true to size with a baggy fit …they sort of stretched out more as the day went on. Still I like them baggy rather than tight in this particular style …and UBER soft and comfy! Because they have two snaps at the bottom, you …
Zig-Zag Loop Rope Necklace DIY
This DIY is from the M&J Trim DIY Challenge last week which is why it’s pink …but a nautical color scheme would be my first choice for this project. * 3/16″ Twisted Cord {Rope} -3yards * Ribbon of choice {I used 3″ cream sparkle satin ribbon -about 22 inches on each side} * Beginning at …
Letting Go of My Past-Past Life
As the hard drive on my computer is at capacity, I’ve been forced to clear out some space in order to get my present life’s work completed. As such, I’ve been going through old photos stashed in old folders holding old memories that are taking up precious memory I need now. And as I came …
Classics: Easy & Chic
What I’m Wearing* Man’s J Crew white button down shirt …husband’s …worn here …but is admittedly too small for him now after much shrinkage* old-ass Calvin Klein super thin jeans cuffed …last seen here* Vintage lace camisole worn under* Tiffany lock pendant necklace, white gold hoops, various bangles, D&G watch from Gilt, various stacking rings, …
Chalkboard Dots Movable Decals
I bought these adorable chalkboard dots decals {for $15} at a Gilt home sale forever ago and completely forgot about them until yesterday when they arrived at my doorstep. Fun! Â Â . . .and so glad they’re removable and re-stickable because my first idea literally looked like a sideways Mickey Mouse . . . …
Dupioni Silk Ribbon RosesNecklace, Belt, or in your Hair DIY
Materials:* 2″ Dupioni Silk Ribbon in Amour & Cameo – about 3 yards each {they have more colors to choose from}* Loose faux pearls* Gutermann Thread in Petal Pink & Eggshell …Needle/Scissors {for all projects} Steps:1. With the silk ribbon, create two large flowers {by twisting/bunching/stitching together} in the darker shade & about 5 small …
Summerized My Easy Go-To Favorites
What I’m Wearing* Favorite vintage Bill Kaiserman black blazer/jacket …last seen here* Forever 21 electric blue tunic tank* Bandage skirt by BB Dakota …last seen here* Topshop oxfords* Tom Ford sunglasses & sans accessories, except of course, my wedding rings. I was ridiculously tired this morning {Thurs}. I’m 89% sure I only slept about 2.5 …
* Messy Rope Braids *
Leaving front pieces out, create an imperfect side part in the section directly behind {if you have side-swept bangs, part it on the opposite side} and braid hair to the end -but on an angle so it swoops around easier & lays nicely. Secure braid using a tiny jaw clip or an elastic & let …
Silk Roses & Rope Braids
  What I’m Wearing* Leyendecker dress …yes I’ve been wearing a ton Leyendecker pieces lately …I got a box full for my birthday 😉 * Rose necklace DIY worn as a belt …the colors were just a perfect match to not wear it as a belt! Click Here for the DIY* Vintage brass & rhinestone …
M&J DIY Challenge ~ Pretty in Pink
A couple weeks ago I received an email from M&J Trim asking if I’d like to participate in a little DIY challenge. And with my vacation coming up I knew I’d have some free time to complete this mission …so I accepted the challenge. A few days later a package arrived at my doorstep and …
Old House / Project: Laundry Room ~ Complete
. . .when we moved in, it looked like this . . . . . .and with a little help from my brother . . . Â Â . . . it became this . . . . . . and with a little white paint & elbow grease…and cute aqua polka dotted contact paper I …
So the Lakers Lost …I blame the refs, oh & Ray Allen
What I’m Wearing* Rich Soil LA Forever t-shirt …men’s small p.s. this is Lakers Lamar Odom’s clothing line – love that!* London Jean Chino Shorts …I think I got these at Victoria’s Secret* Thrifted denim shirt …last seen at Eat, Sleep, Denim* Vintage Matisse turquoise necklace {seen here} I wore it backwards to show the …
Baking Bacon …in the oven
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “Maegan’s makin’ bacon” come out of someone’s mouth …mostly my mother’s and my friend Erik who just calls me Bacon now, I would be a very rich woman. But I don’t just make bacon, I BAKE IT! Here’s how I do it …. * Foil …
Jessica Simpson …not just shoes & hair!
An email from Amazon this morning for cute summer dresses led me directly to The Jessica Simpson Collection where I was kind of blown away by affordability and cuteness …available both at amazon and her site …here are the links for the cute summery styles above 1. Denim Corset $60 {super cute with white jeans …