Let the Wedding Stuff begin… As I said in my engagement announcement, there has been little (to no) wedding planning as of yet. We don’t have a date set, though we’re thinking late summer… but it could be late NEXT summer, it’s that up in the air still. We have an idea about where we …
People Fall in Love in Mysterious Ways
Lovecats, I have a little something to share… He proposed on September 12th at Dogwood… he was bartending that night while I was hosting Karaoke… and though it wasn’t the most romantic proposal, it was quite fitting actually, since technically, Dogwood is where -and probably why, we fell in love. He secretly asked one of …
In My Closet: Pulling Glam Red Carpet {Style} Looks…
I’m driving down to LA tomorrow for another little filming session with Tide & BlogHer, and while I have a million and one other things to do, I’m pulling red carpet looks from my closet to translate into wearable Spring style. Here are a few closeup shots of my {messy} closet {at the moment} and …
Fine Jewels by Cynthia Wolff… Details & Pricing
* 4 ct oval Morganite in a custom cut, one-of-a-kind ring, set in platinum with single cut and rose-cut diamonds, halo of diamonds and bezel $12,000 * Stone set Platinum and 14K white gold bands from $1000-$6000, average price, $2200-$2500. I met Cynthia Wolff back in 2005 when the husband introduced us to custom design …
Completely Gratuitous JEWELRY Post…
If you’re a long-time reader of my blog, this post title may sound a little familiar to you… for those of you in the dark, back in the beginning, when I first began posting my outfits here {in late 2008}, I was a little embarrassed about the narcissistic nature of the whole thing. So to …
New Jewels: Earrings, Necklaces & More Earrings!
Well, new costume jewelry to be exact! But i love it either way. How pretty are those gift boxes? From JewelMint earrings and necklaces to vintage treasures and a sparkly hair pin, to more new earrings and necklaces from new jewelry line TplusJ, I’m kind of excited to wear all my new pieces this season. …
Thank heaven for little girls, for little girls get bigger every day, they grow up in the most delightful way!
Last Wednesday I had a little free time and knowing that my mom watches my niece, Delilah on Wednesdays for my bro & sis in law {and always secretly hopes I will come play with them} I decided to do just that. I spent quite a few hours with the two of them and just …
Vintage, Antique, Estate Jewelry …flea market finds at the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
My trips to the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall are becoming more of regular occurrence instead of a once in a while treat . . . which the husband may or may not be happy about, but there is just SO MUCH TO SEE in there …and EVEN MORE TO BUY, and it’s impossible to take …
Neck Candy : Found : Vintage Original vs New
I’ve been sort of lusting over all the long pendant necklaces from my Neck Candy post and last week while perusing The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall again, I spotted this amazing gold circles necklace with little dangling plum colored stones and what could have most possibly been the inspiration behind Theodora & Callum’s Majorca Necklace …
Wild Boar Tusks, Antlers & Rabbit’s Foot Charm Bracelet …that’s not a bracelet at all
How amazing is this vintage charm bracelet? …except it wasn’t originally made for everyday fashion but is traditional jewelry for a man’s lederhosen outfit. It’s made of small wild boar tusks, antlers and rabbits foot for good luck! Charivari (which mans “jumbled up”) is the Bavarian name for a chain – originally only worn by …
Caftan + Squash Blossom Necklace + Sun Hat
What I’m Wearing* Black caftan from Nayacos -Etsy shop* Vintage squash blossom turquoise necklace found on Ebay a couple years ago before I knew it had a silly name like “squash blossom” …I just liked it but now they are selling for crazy high prices. I love that there are so many varieties {though mine …
Sonny & Cher: Style Icons
As I was searching for photos of Sonny and Cher for this style icon post, my focus went in another direction when I spotted Cher wearing a necklace that I own …omg I die! Upon further inspection, it looks as though they are a bit different. For instance, I think hers has a couple more …