Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any photos you’d like to have printed on canvas or framed, they may be for sale at Twenty20. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. It’s been a relatively slow Instagram …
27 Schoolbook Clutches for a POP of Intellectual Whimsy
It may have been Natalie Portman carrying her ‘Lolita’ clutch on the red carpet and Clémence Poésy attending the Harry Potter premiere holding a ‘La Belle et la Bête‘ book bag, both by designer Olympia Le-Tan back in 2010 that sparked this cute schoolbook turned clutch trend, but I think it’s just heating up now. …
Easy DIY Antique Gold Furniture Legs & Home Office Sitting Area Update
My home office sitting area is in constant flux. I originally purchased a few black velvet chairs for the space, but quickly realized they weren’t comfy/cozy enough for actually using them for what I wanted, though they looked nice. Luckily, when I bought them, I knew they’d also work in the master bedroom {which I’ve …
Shop the Video: CHANEL Christmas Makeup Collection 2013
In this month’s CHANEL beauty and makeup video tutorial, Lisa Eldridge creates a gorgeous look, warm and rich for this holiday season, using the new 2013 Christmas makeup collection, Nuit Infinie de CHANEL. Click through the link below to watch the makeup tutorial & shop the look! * Shop the Video: CHANEL Christmas Makeup Collection …
Random New Stuffs & Other Things
I’m always on the fence about these types of posts because they seem so vapid, materialistic, and likely to promote shopping. On the other hand, sometimes it’s a nice little peek at what’s to come. In this particular case, it’s a little of both. As you may know, I started taking piano lessons recently… and …
She’s Like the Wind Through My Tree
What I’m Wearing… * Black skinny jeans by Henry & Belle {also wearing them here: Seriously, WTF?} * Little black sweater with heart elbow patches from Asos {size up for a looser fit} I have it in gray too * Long Winter’s Day cardigan NEW by Free People * Leopard print Mini Marlow bag by …
Veterans Day and What You Can Do
by Michele Redmon Many of you have probably seen the Dégagé Ministries/Rob Bliss Creative Homeless Veteran Timelapse Transformation video featuring a homeless veteran’s dramatic makeover. The video, while touching, drew criticism from cynics quick to remind us that the plight of the homeless veteran is one that requires more than a makeover. So I contacted …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 11/3–11/10 IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any photos you’d like to have printed on canvas or framed, they may be for sale at Twenty20. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. I drove to Crestline the other …
25 Party Perfect Lace Cocktail Dresses
A Fall and Winter favorite, get ready for this season’s soiree’s in pretty lace cocktail dresses. I’ve rounded up 25 of my favorite lacy looks in Fall’s hottest colors, including plus sizes and pretty lace maternity frocks to help you shop. Give yourself a Pretty Party Manicure to match & top it off with a …
A Little {DIY} Watercolor Painting for the Living Room
When I worked at the art gallery, I always snatched up old frames that were headed for the dumpster for my own use at a further date. I think I actually started hoarding them at one point, as I just couldn’t see these perfectly good -and expensive frames getting dumped because the gallery no longer …
25 Shiny Sparkly Hair Accessories for Party Season
It’s party season and time for party hair! I’ve rounded up 25 of my favorite hair accessories from glittered headbands, to lacy bows, brooches, and barrettes, to crystal clustered clips, crowns, and combs from my favorite online boutiques as well as a few DIYs you can make for a fraction of the cost. Click through …
Mostly Fresh With a Dash of Processed
A sweet picture of my mom & my two older brothers, circa 1976, at her baby shower pregnant with me. by Patty Joy My mom was the quintessential homemaker. She kept a clean house, managed four children’s schedules, helped my dad with his business, always managed to look beautifully put together (not the era of …
Touchscreen Gloves in Chic Leather & Cozy Knit
Just two days ago my husband and I were out on a walk and it was so chilly I had to wear full gloves to keep my hands warm. As I pulled out my iPhone to snap a photo of a pretty pink-leaved tree and tapped at my screen, I remembered I couldn’t do so …
I Look Like A Garden Gnome
What I’m Wearing… * Faux Fur Vest by Free People from last season * Green plaid flannel shirt from Asos * Le Skinny jeans by FRAME Denim * Furry hat from Shopbop last year… also, I need new hats/beanies, like bad. * Chloe Belladone sunglasses in gray {old} * Boots are Crocs from last year… …
Alexa Chung *IT*
I was recently sent a copy of IT by Alexa Chung to review and was excited to get my hands on it. I LOVE the faded pink binding and the simplicity of the cover. I often choose books by their covers, the same way I choose wine, but this one didn’t really live up to …















