and yes, I know my toes are GORGEOUS! OPI You Don’t Know Jacques! on my nails which kind of looks like wet cement. Love it.OPI Russian Navy on my toes. Although I was looking for a matte navy, they only had the shimmer version at the salon …but it works. Heading to The818’s baby shower …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Vintage faux suede teal dress …belted ….seen here* Vintage gold tone stretchy skinny belt …last seen here* Vintage gold plate necklace …last seen here and here* Graziano Triangle drop earring …gilt.com/FUSE ….TwitPic of purchase {and just so happen to match this necklace swimmingly! …excited about that realization this morning}* Tom Ford “Yvette” …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Indigo Wash J Brand Lovestory jeans …seen here and here* Allison Taylor vintage silk animal print/paisley bomber jacket …seen here* Victoria’s Secret Sheer floral print loose tank …seen here* Custom Red Monkey Designs brass studded leather belt …seen here* DIY gold chain/tassel earrings* Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses circa 2006 …seen here* …
Hair Styling Toolsfrom major curls to perfect waves
Buy these: Hollywood Pink Foam Rollers 14 small 1/2 * Small Sponge Rollers applied to damp hair using thick sections of hair. Sleep/keep in over night. After pulling out rollers carefully, let sit {while applying make-up for example} then pull out just a bit with fingers * Second day: looser curls : pulled most out …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
…and this is me getting caught taking pictures of myself & running towards the camera embarrassed. .lol ~ although I’m definitely caring less & less about it What I’m Wearing* Walter floral mini from gilt.com …seen here and here* Vintage black silk scarf as belt and knotted in back* Vintage sequined lapel black blazer …seen …
DIY Leather Lariat with Peacock Feather
*Note: I made this in 2009 with my gold baubles necklace A couple weeks ago while making my chain tassel necklaces, I remembered that 100 years ago I made leather bead necklaces that Fred Segal on Melrose bought and sold out of. They were basically long strands of leather with a few choice beads at …
And now more than ever . . . we want to live by the beach
We stayed at The Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica and it was glorious. It’s a small boutique hotel that looks as if it used to be an apartment complex converted to luxury hotel suites. It was far enough from the major areas to be quiet but close enough to walk everywhere which is just so …
A Little Stay Cay at the Beach
The husband and I decided to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary by the beach …so, we’re in Santa Monica. Yes, it’s only a 30 minute drive from our house {unless there’s traffic, which there wasn’t} but now we have an ocean view! We just returned from dinner at BOA and are going to take …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post – Leafy Greens
What I’m Wearing* Miguelina green ruffle blouse …gilt.com* Forever 21 leaf skirt …seen here* Red Monkey Designs belt* House of Harlow necklace* Vintage brass chains {wrapped around three times}* Pour La Victoire Women’s Fanny Open-toe Platform…seen here* Tom Ford “Yvette” sunglasses
3 Years Married Today
smasshhhhhh …tipsy via Sake here on his 33rd b-day Wow. I can’t even believe how quickly time flies. Three years ago today we eloped to Vegas and said “I do” in front of only a Judge …a Lady Judge who just so happened to be from our home town. Oh the irony. I’m not sure …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Forever 21 teal tank-tunic …seen here with fringe necklace as well* American Apparel shiny leggings* Vintage blazer with sequined/beaded lapels * My own fringe necklace …seen here and here* Vintage silver chains* DIY Leather over-the-knee spats w/ Jessica Simpson zipper booties underneath I’m home sick today ~although I feel better than I …
Scent of a Woman : My Favorite Perfumes
I have a very sensitive nose for colognes and perfumes. I’m sure my husband would love to share the fact that I complain about how much he uses on a daily basis. I’m quite dramatic about it so I’ve found that I can live with yummy food scents all day long and not get a …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Vintage Ungaro mint blazer. I have no words for how much I love this little blazer which I have been DYING TO WEAR since I got it at the end of June. I mean, look at the amazing detailing in the back and sleeves!? …and let me tell you that I scored …
DIY Chain Tassel Earrings
You can trim chains to hang at an angle ~ Try them on and make adjustments from there. NOTE* I used the pliers to adjust the loop on the earring baseit was facing sideways and I wanted it in front. I planned on doing these at the beginning of July but ended up doing the …
A few of my favorite things
The best salad ever Wallpaper Magazine LeRoy busy with a big bone Vintage shoe clips I just won on ebay My very pregnant brother & sister-in-law Stevie Wonder’s “Part Time Lover” …which has made me dance & laugh more in the last day-1/2 than I have in ages. . . . off to start my …