Usually I take my own outfit photos …but these are courtesy of my brother 🙂What I’m Wearing* Vintage turquoise kimono jacket from Osaka, Japan, about 1979. …My pseudo-grandma, Masumi, brought this fabulous little kimono back from Japan in the late 70’s as a gift for my mom. I snatched it from my mom about ten …
The last time I went to the carpet remnant warehouse, I found a really great 9′ x 7′ thick shag piece for our master bedroom for $40 {and remember the ones in my kitchen for $10?}. However, once I put the bed over it and got a few more pieces of furniture in there, the …
green polish finally chipping. It lasted forever with the Chanel top coat What I’m Wearing* Betsey Johnson jersey rose print dress from Gilt Group. A couple weeks ago I was so chilly the thought of having bare legs made me shudder. But it’s been so warm in LA this week, the exact opposite is true …
…but this year, I get to experience it first-hand and it’s nirvana. When I stand in my kitchen, I get an almost 360 view via four windows on each side of the house …and it makes me so happy just to be able to look out and see trees and nature and blue skies. The …
What I’m Wearing* Miguelina green ruffle blouse from GILT …seen here* BB Dakota black skirt* Vintage leopard coat …was my grandma’s. She made it for herself in the 60’s. This is my favorite piece in my closet. {And probably the last time it will see daylight until next Fall/Winter …which is a blessing and a …
{chemtrails …just sayin’} What I’m Wearing * Calvin Klein denim shirt dress {thrifted} …belted* Vintage leather belt with silver hardware* Forever 21 black leggings* Michael Kors Iona boots …from Gilt Group …and are on sale right now!* White gold hoop earrings {gift from mom}* Tom Ford sunglasses* Salvatore Ferragamo bag Some outfits look better in …
I think I heard the phrase “So you’re sure you want to marry me” fall out of my then boyfriend’s mouth about 100 times the year leading up to my 30th birthday when my now husband popped the question and we got engaged. And during that year, I got to design my engagement ring and …
What I’m Wearing . . .yet another pink and black outfit. * Salmon pink nylon long skirt … I made this skirt years ago actually and just found it while unpacking some old boxes that had been previously stored. If I remember correctly, it was a vintage slip dress that I cut and turned into …
Remember when that Chanel chalky minty colored polish was all the rage? I have to admit, I hated it. I mean, I thought it looked adorable on 20 something hipsters and the like …but it wasn’t for me. The other day I just happened upon a post on Gwen’s blog, Confessions of a Control Freak, …
“Reminiscent of African, Caribbean and other ceremonial ensembles as well as of haute couture, Cave’s work explores issues of transformation, ritual, myth and identity. His virtuosic constructions incorporate yarn, sequins, bottle caps, vintage toys, rusted iron sticks, hair, and more. Mad, humorous, visionary, glamorous and unexpected, the Soundsuits are created from scavenged ordinary materials that …
What I’m Wearing* Forever 21 black and white striped shirt* Calvin Klein super thin denim jeans …ancient last seen here* Burberry trench coat …last seen here* Black Pashmina scarf* Silver Tiffany’s lock necklace* D&G watch …Gilt* White gold hoop earrings* Tom Ford “Anouk” cat-eye Sunglasses* Jessica Simpson patent peep toe faux oxfords {I added a …
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What I’m Wearing * Forever 21 graphic print skirt …seen here almost exactly a year ago. How crazy is that? I also rolled it up and made it a mini …hiding the bulging waist with a blazer. * Vintage blue v-neck sweater. I bought this at a thrift shop when I was 18. No joke. …
With all the great distractions in our modern world I find it more and more difficult to make time for reading. This year however, I have vowed to not only finish all the books I’ve started {which is a handful} but to make room for a few new ones as well. Thanks to some great …
