I LOVE tan lines. I can’t be sure sure but I think it has something to do with my first Barbie …who just so happened to be from Malibu, and very tan . . . While I’m not a fan of them peeping out and ruining the look & line of an outfit, when completely …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* BEBE mixed pattern maxi ruffle dress …seen here and here* 80’s Wilson’s cropped leather jacket* Jessica Simpson zipper booties* Leather-ette flower pinned in hair …see it here on my wrist …Thanks drollgirl!* Vintage silver -almost choker- collar bone necklace* Tiffay & Co silver lock charm bracelet {it’s not on the site with …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post – Wide Legs, Big Curls
What I’m Wearing* American Apparel loose gray tank top* GAP green wide leg pants {I took the hem out to make them longer …and like them rugged at the bottom. have had these for years}* Pour La Victoire Women’s Fanny Open-toe Platform …NEW …LOVEummm, these little oxfords I just spotted are ADORABLE! I really love …
How To Curl Your Hair With Sponge Rollers for Big Afro Curls!
Big Afro Curls in the snow from Winter 2013 * Apologies for the blurring in and out… and the lighting. and the fan. it’s all annoying. This video is ancient also. But you get the point. Below is how the curlers look when they’re in …& the tight ringlets after you take them out – …
Jane Iredale vs Bare Minerals
I’ve been using Bare Minerals powder foundation for over four years now and have loved it so much that I may or may not have overlooked the tingling/itchy sensation that occasionally occurred during and after application {and whenever it was hot enough to break a sweat …I mean, glisten}. I never really thought to look …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
a bit blurry but a fun and sneaky new location at the gallery What I’m Wearing* Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue puff sleeve blouse …Grandma’s …seen here* Little Black Dress – over blouse – Vintage Andrea Polizzi for Rex Lester. {had for a while but first time wearing …and I wish you could see the seam …
DIY Leather Over The Knee Boot Spats
* As seen in Vogue Girl Korea 9/2009 * . . . and with the ties {leather not as shiny in reality} See this post for inspiration Other possible closure options if you don’t have a sewing machine {or even if you do}* Velcro {stick on or hand stitch on}* Elastic -this will work also …
Over-the-knee, Thigh High Boots
my faves of the season …& completely out of my price range. *Faves* Christian Louboutin OTK Suede Platform Boot $1,995.00 Chloe Tied Leather OTK Boot $1,295.00 Christian Louboutin Contente Over-The-Knee Boots $1,995.00 Sergio Rossi Leather OTK Boot $1,495.00 *These are kind of good too though*These are hot but not OTK like they claim*Affordable but perhaps …
Apple Charm Pendant Necklaces
Tiffany & Co. Apple Charm Pendant$1,500 {charm only} Betsey Johnson Red Apple Necklace $55 Silver Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Apple Pendant $185 Kenneth Jay Lane {unknown} Kenneth Jay Lane @ gilt.com {last week} on sale for $30 When I was a tween in the 80’s my mom had a lavender, almost transparent apple pendant …
Loving These Calendars
Justin Blyth
Body Con Dress & White Blazer
What I’m Wearing* Vintage Adrienne Vittadini little black dress. Stretchy, but fitted . very comfy actually. I’ve had this forever, found it at a thrift shop ages ago and this is the first time wearing it. I love it pulled up shorter with the blazer but longer without the blazer. fun times. ahahha …and it …
Little Black Flower
It always seems to be the one item I don’t give details on that I get the most questions about …and in this case it’s the black flower I wore on my wrist in yesterday’s outfit. Here’s why: I’m pretty sure this little gem came wrapped around a recent Stila makeup purchase Droll Girl made …
Mixing Polka Dots and Plaid
EEEK! I got tired of waiting for the sun to shine through the gallery windows this morning so I ran outside and set the camera on top of a trash can to snap my shots. And even though they are still a bit dark/red/grainy …I LOVE THEM! Luckily there was no one out there while …
Recycle your Clothes DIYFrom Boot to Shoe Boot …Shoot?
What you’ll need . . . Gucci heels, Steve Madden boots Voila! yeah …toes I’m 97% sure they’ll stay without having to secure to the shoe …but I may have to test them out and get back to you on that. So far so good though. And even though one is a teeny tiny too …
* Shoe Porn *
Velvet Angels Women’s Bottomline Platform Wedge . . . to match this amazing vintage Ungaro jacket {which I am DYING to wear} Topshop Brogues from this post FRYE Women’s Veronica Slouch Boot – distressed black A few more shots at my flickr