by Michele Redmon Imagine that you find a magic lamp. (You know it’s magic because it’s old and gold and you’ve seen Aladdin like 100 times.) You rub it and out pops a Genie who tells you that you can have one wish right then or all three wishes in ten years. What would you …
You’re The One That I Want, Honey
What I’m Wearing… * Old black turtleneck sweater * Super skinny black ankle jeans by Henry & Belle * Long open cardigan {LOVE} by Three Dots * Large black Pashli bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim * Gold Aviator sunglasses by Maui Jim * Burgundy loafers by Bass & Co Title: lyrics from Grease “The One …
DIY Shoes // Gold Snake Serpent T-Strap Sandals
Inspired a little by these Snake Ankle Strap Sandals and a little more by these Alligator T-strap Sandals both by Giuseppe Zanotti and both over $1500 for the pair, I though why not make my own DIY Snake Sandals and see how they compare? I originally was going to use the black sandals as in …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 1/18-1/24 ~ IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. We’ve cut back on LeRoy’s meds to see if they are the culprit for his silly behavior lately and while he has been a bit more spirited {though not compared to his original self}, we …
Fashion in Leaves by Tang Chiew Ling
I randomly stumbled on these pretty fashion illustrations by artist Tang Chiew Ling using leaves and flowers to create their dresses and gowns and fell in love. These are my favorite of the group and for some reason I am mesmerized and just can’t stop staring at them. Enchanted I think is more fitting and …
Cuz I Am Barely Breathing, I Can’t Find The Air
What I’m Wearing… * Boxy gray sweater by Madewell * Blush blouse {vintage} with DIY Embellished Collar layered underneath * Boyfriend jeans by AG Adriano Goldschmied * Blush boots by Sam Edelman * Bag ~ Rockie by Alexander Wang * Brown sunglasses ~ tortoise by Stella McCartney * Using ColorWow on my Roots until I …
Nature Walk | Heaps Peak Arboretum
A few weeks ago, before settling down at Lou Eddie’s Pizza for a pie, the husband and I went on a little nature walk adventure up on the rim of the mountain in Skyforest. After a fire had devastated much of this land in 1922, Mary Putnam Henck and the Lake Arrowhead Women’s Club organized …
LeRoy’s Future Doesn’t Look Bright
The air is thick and the mood is heavy in our house and it has been for a few months now… though this week has most definitely been the hardest. Each day tears flow, each sleepless night, tired eyes quiver while our mind takes us to the past and to the future and to what …
DIY Faux Fur Collar Necklace
I’ve been dreaming of doing this simple DIY for weeks now… I’m not sure why it took me so long, but yesterday I finally whipped it up and I’m in love. Wear it to top off a simple sweater & boom! it’s unique! Wear it against bare skin and even layer it over other necklaces …
It’s a Nice Day to Start Again
What I’m Wearing… * White blazer with black leather lapels & details c/o LEEAM * Ridiculously old {but favorite} black lace print tank * Duffy Faux leather leggings c/o byLangley… See how I wore them last week all winter cozy chic * Cheapy black round frame sunglasses * Vintage gold necklace, bag, and earrings * …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 1/12-1/18 ~ IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Come back here every Sunday for all the details. Since quitting jobs this month and prioritizing my life for fulfillment and meaning, I’ve had more time to practice my piano lessons and am now learning to play Bette Midler songs, which are a fun jump …
#OnMyWay2Fab Giveaway & People’s Choice Awards Red Carpet Faves
This is a sponsored post & FAB giveaway on behalf of Walgreens and P&G… All opinions are my own! I loved the major minimalist white dresses on the red carpet at the People’s Choice Awards last week! They looked so refreshing in a sea of floral poufs and sparkles. I think Jessica Alba was …
Hair | Touching Up Roots in Between Salon Visits w/ Color WOW
A few months ago I was sent Color Wow Root Cover Up {temporary hair color/powder} to try out and I’ve been sort of waiting for my roots to grow out to really give it a proper test. And now’s that time! As I’ve probably mentioned a hundred times since 2007 when I started this blog, …
Stunning Jewels | The Fashion Jewelry Collection of Barbara Berger
A colleague of mine from the art gallery we both used to work at emails me some of the most fun and fabulous links to fashion and art exhibits at museums pretty regularly… and while most are truly share-worthy, I only sometimes repost, but this one was too gorgeous to pass up. I happen to …
Nails | Black & Rose Gold Manicure Inspired by The Nike+ Fuelband SE
I bought the husband the Nike+ Fuelband for Christmas and two days later had to buy one for myself because it was so cool and he was having so much fun with it. I got the limited edition Fuelband with the rose gold clasp and LOVE IT… but I think it’s sold out now :(. …















