After a dinner at Gyu Kaku last night with husband and friend Timmy which included them drinking 2.75 bottles of Sake and 2 beers each, an unavoidable trip to the Christmas tree lot accompanied by two drunkards trying to sell me on the idea of rearranging our living room furniture to fit an 8ft tree, …
Jennifer Aniston in December 2008 Vogue
This quote from Jennifer Aniston in the December issue of Vogue is literally everything. every. thing. “Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone.” Let it sink in while admiring her beauty and her incredibly fit body 😉
Boho Dress & Boots
As promised, the boobtacular dress I was going to wear to Thanksgiving dinner but decided against it. I just love it though and it’s so comfortable. Dress: Bebe Boots: bcbg Accessories: all vintage {grandma’s} + a vintage leaf pin Hair Bow: vintage …mine from the 80’s {click to enlarge} On daily outfit posts: Even though …
Paul Fusco ~ RFK~
While at work in early spring 2008 I was researching art online and I came across Danziger Projects where I fell in love with photographer Paul Fusco’s work. Most notably, the RFK series. I got so excited that without reading his bio or doing any other research on the artist, I posted this about the …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Black with Leopard Print 2008
I took the time to straighten my hair this morning …well, it was really already straight but I wanted to give it an angular look. After I finished and got dressed, it just felt greasy to me so at the last minute I put it up. I would have even preferred a high pony tail …
Completely Gratuitous + Weekend Roundup
It’s finally a little chilly today! Purple Dress: Forever 21 Black Leggings: Forever 21 Black Thin Turtleneck: Nordstrom {brand?} Boots: Dolce Vita ~ ebay Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs Outfit …eh, just so so …but very comfy! I forgot earrings this morning and was rushing a bit. I also wanted to belt this dress but …
Studded Ballet Flats
{click all to enlarge}I finally found the perfect black flats. You see, I don’t love flats. I have a really hard time walking in them as my feet have a mind of their own. Fortunately, ballet slippers stretch and give and form to your foot within one wear and are almost like bare feet {my …
Super Cute Knitted Chain Necklace!
I am so absolutely in love with this I could die. In fact, I think I just did. This knitted chain necklace is so original and so cute and I just love it! Find it h e r e
Happy Friday! Blog Thoughts + a Poll, an Award, and Completely Gratuitous …phew!
I was talking to the husband last night about my blog and he recommended I do an outfit post every day. To which I quickly responded “Well then I’m going to have to shop more!” ….to which he said WHAAAAAAAT? Other excuses included: “But I don’t look good every day” ….he said “So?” “But I …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Jeans with Pink Blouse & Blazer
originally published Nov 20, 2008 I know I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Driving to work in the morning in LA traffic is going to give me a heart attack. Where else in the world does driving 9 miles take over an hour? Please, give me a break Los Angeles, are you …
Smoke & Mirrors
William Klein 1956 Fernand Fonssagrives 1942 William Klein 1958 Why do cigarettes and fashion go hand in hand? Why is smoking so sexy and so nasty at the same time? And why oh why does it still beckon me to inhale? I am proud to say that I am a quitter but must admit that …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Geometric Pouf Sleeve Blouse
Happy Monday! …Gossip Girl is on tonight 🙂 What I am wearing: Blouse: Vintage Saks {was my grandma’s} Lace Cami: Vintage Scarf: Vintage, silk – tied a loose bow Jeans: Calvin Klein – old …and a tad lighter than the photos Boots: Steve Madden -last year Earrings: White Gold Hoops Sunglasses: fake Diors {which I …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Wool Wide Leg Pants & Cardigan
Hello Hello! Still feeling rather ill but made it to work today …30mins late. I was having difficulty figuring out what to wear because it’s supposed to be 90 today. However, it’s always 30 below in the gallery. Decisions decisions. What I’m wearing: Trousers: Express {years old} Salt & Pepper tweed Black T: Forever 21 …
Camel Toe: Hot or Not? (Part One)
I honestly can’t say that she’s not hot. 70’s Camel Toe: Kinda hot? Does aged camel toe look any worse? …or is it like fine wine Photoshopped camel toe? Cute camel toe? I mean, that would annoy me to no end. I could in no way concentrate on the match. …and what about on a …
13 Things I’ve Learned
*Shampoos that contain more ingredients to moisturize my hair cause my skin to break out. yuck. *Knowing the 50 Nifty United States in alphabetical order doesn’t get you anywhere in life. *A professional manicure lasts two days before chipping. A pedicure last two weeks. *The daily 800mcg Folic Acid tablet I was taking {in case …