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 …
Completely Gratuitous Outfits / What I Wore This Week
Say hello to all the outfits that just weren’t good enough to get a post of their own . . .or maybe, I just didn’t have enough time. Since Fall began {and now the time change} the light that comes through the gallery just sucks in the morning {the only time I have to snap …
150 list of things I’ve done and not done
Make BOLD the ones you’ve done.(UPDATED; 2022 and have added a few more to the list) 01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink 02. Swam with dolphins 03. Climbed a mountain 04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive {my husband compared me to a Ferrari this morning …and that is why I love …
I Voted!!!
So exciting!!! There was no line. It took me all of 10 minutes. And then I took this photo. Just a little confession: This is my first time voting! This was the first time I thought it was important enough to do so. And even though I’m wearing red, I voted for Obama 🙂
Completely Gratuitous Plaid Top and Black Jeans
Yes, you’ve seen this top before here. I was trying to be a tiny bit patriotic today wearing the red …I also have a little blue heart barrette holding my hair back. So, done: red, white and blue …and black {no pun intended} We did finally get a new work hung on the wall behind …
When LeRoy the Frenchie was a Puppy
Throughout my life, I have had the pleasure of owning 8 different dogs, including my two present lovelies; Bebop the Pug and LeRoy the French Bulldog. This is the story of LeRoy when he was a puppy… LeRoy is the first dog who was a puppy when I got him. He was just eight weeks …
Happy Halloween!
I only posted about 5 of my top Halloween costumes instead of the ten I originally promised, but I think you saw the best of the best. So, this Halloween post will be more about other spooky and arty things. I’ve found that I tend to have a liking of moderately dark art. Or, art …
The Sounds and an About Meme
We’ve been infatuated with The Sounds lately and now I can’t get this song {below} out of my head. I know NONE of the lyrics but every time I hum it I think of the Geico commercial with the cavemen on the motorcycles… {which I have now included on my lower right sidebar} I heart …