What I’m Wearing… * Karen Zambos dress… also seen just last week in a totally different look* Camo jacket… thrifted for $5, it’s an original army shirt/jacket {I ripped off the name patch ;} See it also here: Camo and Cheetah and Cords and here: Camo and Jeans* Tiffany&Co gold “T” pendant necklace* Square tortoise …
Food & Friends | A Lesson In Poaching Eggs & More
Josh and Rafi {the fabulous design duo behind FORM Los Angeles and friends we met in our old neighborhood} are by far the best house guests you could ever be so lucky to have stay with you for a little weekend visit in your home. Now, this is not to say that all of our …
A Weekend in the Hamptons // The List by I-ELLA
What I’m Wearing… * Banana print tropical skirt by Whit {see all details below} loving this striped skirt as well.* Striped weekend tee over my shoulders {and in my hair} by Piper Gore* Bustier cut-out bikini top {see me wearing the full suit here} is from Victoria’s Secret a few years ago* Vintage white necklace …
How To Incorporate Vintage into Your Everyday Style
As you know, I’m a vintage lover and thrift shopper at heart. I’ve been collecting my wardrobe from thrift shops, vintage boutiques, and my grandma’s closet, for nearly 20 years now and I love wearing one-of-a-kind pieces that no one else has. Vintage clothing, accessories, and those special pieces I’ve found over the years makes …
Infertility Makes Me Feel Stupid, Shameful, Embarrassed, and most of all, like a complete failure.
Yup, another boring post about infertility and not being able to get pregnant and have children. Statistics show that I usually have a Winter and a Summer edition, so I’m just about on schedule with this one. In other news, I wonder how many people began following my blog years ago just to see if …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 7/7-7/14 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. Baby shoes… because, baby feet. Â Â The husband’s family came up to visit this …
Beauty + Style | Bi-Monthly Roundup
Yet another trend yanked from the 1980s! It first drew inspiration from the skirt silhouettes way back in the 1950s, and now tube skirts have made their way back onto the fashion scene… and they’re versatile for work and for play. Click through the link below to see and shop… 25 Tube Skirts Trending Now …
Belt Bag / She Rules Her Life Like a Bird in Flight
What I’m Wearing… * Silk drop waist dress by Karen Zambos Vintage Couture {remember when I interviewed Karen at her studio earlier this year? I had a little shopping spree after ;}* Saddle Belt Bag c/o Hipsters for Sisters and I love it* Vintage Hermes double wrap bracelet worn as a choker, House of Harlow …
Lake House Update | Master Bedroom | Before + Now
Our new master bedroom, like most of the rooms in our new home by the lake, is only partially complete… eight months after moving in, we are still only partially done with everything. I guess that’s normal, but it’s constantly nagging at me to finish! Since the master gets the least amount of traffic on …
DIY Bejeweled Hair Combs // Pretty Brooches for your Hair
I fell in love with hair combs the other day after writing 18 Statement Hair Combs | Brooches for your Hair and was totally inspired to make a few. In all honesty, I had purchased a pack of plain hair combs about a year ago to do this DIY, but I just haven’t had the …
Our First 4th of July on the Lake {& I may have cried a little}
After experiencing our first fun and snowy white Winter, I’ve been admittedly looking forward to our first Summer on the lake, and so far, it hasn’t disappointed. Everyone says it’s a Summer town rather than a Winter one, but we weren’t really sure what they meant until our lake, which is normally nice and quiet …
Palm Tree Print Pouches & Tropical Sunset Reflections
Tropical prints are a huge trend this Summer, but I’m loving these photographic digital prints vs the illustrated version we’ve seen for years. Not only do they SCREAM Summer, and are perfect for your essentials, they’re a great way to ease into a print you may not be ready to adorn your entire body with …
Overalls | Polka-Dots | Summer Outfit Du jour
What I’m Wearing… * Cornflower blue and white polka-dot overalls from Asos and UM, LOVE.* Old white spaghetti strap tank* Vintage chain choker/necklace* Square tortoise shell sunglasses by Stella McCartney* Gray cotu classic sneakers by Superga { love these studded distressed Supergas too!} Overalls for grown ups? YUP. And complete with a cute polka-dotted print. …
Gorgeous Bejeweled Hair Combs {& I’m inspired!}
A regular sight on the red carpet and weddings, celebrities and brides have been adorning their soft and pretty updos with hair combs encrusted with gorgeous crystals, rhinestones, pearls, and flowers for ages. But as of late, hair combs used in casual-cool styles are beginning to see the light of day again after being hidden …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 7/1-7/7 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. Yesterday was overcast all day but so nice and warm and breezy, the lake …