As I mentioned in my last Lake Arrowhead post, the husband and I went for another visit on Tuesday to check out the house we loved one more time. We wanted to see if we would get the same great feeling for it that we did initially and to make sure we really wanted to …
Fashion trends are fun. They’re new and different and when we’re wearing them, somehow make us feel like we’re part of the elite fashion crowd, even if only to ourselves. But the key to building a long-lasting and polished wardrobe that will stand the test of time, guarantee you look stylish for decades, and keep …
I have been waiting and waiting for the weather to turn chilly and the leaves to fall to do a jewel-inspired manicure. And even though it still seems a bit early, I’ll just offer it as inspiration for the coming holiday months. I think this will be a perfect late November {aka Thanksgiving} and Christmas …
What I’m Wearing… * Current/Elliott ~ The boyfriend jean… seen here. I love these jeans. In fact, I may never wear tight jeans again. Well, probably not, but still, the baggy pants remind me of the 90’s and are so so so comfy. I also bought them a size bigger so they’d be extra baggy …
When we were contemplating living in Lake Arrowhead and looking at real estate online, the concept of living by the actual lake and having lake rights, didn’t really rank high on our list of must-haves. We are not boat people and weren’t interested in becoming boat people or being part of the lake community. In …
A few months back Brahmin, a great brand and handbag company who I had been working with prior {see this post}, asked a handful of fashion bloggers if they were interested in possibly being a part of their upcoming Fall 2012 print and web catalogue. The deal was that they would send us each a …
What I’m Wearing… * Pink scalloped hem dress by AKA from 2009… also seen here worn a bit shorter {a favorite!}* Chambray pinned in the back c/o Madewell… seen here with jeans* Vintage leopard print belt came with this dress.* Vintage snakeskin clutch.* Kenneth Cole watch and branch bracelets* Pewter lace ups by Chelsea Crew …
I love this dainty hand-painted cast brass trio of bracelets at Of a KIND by Garnett Jewelry in forest green, seafoam, and pale mint by Aimee Munford who also happens to be a buyer at Need Supply Co. They are so pretty yet simple, classic and quietly bold. * Green Trio Bracelets $60 * You …
Since October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I’d kick it off with a giveaway for this fabulous necklace created and designed by Giuliana Rancic for LOFT retailing at $69.50 … it’s such a great statement necklace for such a great cause! I just so happened upon two of these sparkly …
Looking for Halloween nail art ideas? From spooky spider webs and jack-o’-lantern designs to chic black manicures, glitter accents, skulls, ghosts, and gothic-inspired nail art, these Halloween nail designs offer endless inspiration for your next festive manicure. Whether you prefer cute, creepy, elegant, or dramatic nails for spooky season, browse this collection of Halloween manicure …
What I’m Wearing * Old black lace-print tank. One of my favorite tanks ever.* Vintage nylon pants… cuffed {seen here pinned with hem gems – in one of my favorite outfits}* DIY Scarf vest.* Leather braided belt c/o Jigsaw London {also seen here} I love to wear this with all black!* Vintage beaded necklace* Hermes …
This genius idea {which I am in no way claiming to have originated but merely stumbled upon a youtube video of it a few months ago} is yet another way to make your scarves work for you. Light scarves, as we all know, are the perfect transitional accessory from Summer to Fall. They warm us …
If you’re following my House Hunting Series, you’ll already know that in our quest to find and buy our dream house, the husband and I have begun looking about an hour or two outside of LA. We really, in our heart of hearts, don’t want to leave LA {A. we both grew up here B. …
When I was in my early twenties, I had an older girlfriend who suffered from Endometriosis. She often had horrendously painful periods and would go into hiding those times of the month. But since she also had a flair for the dramatic, we all were pretty dismissive of her disease and brushed it off. Ten …
What I’m Wearing… * Boujour! sweater from Asos.* Vintage red blouse worn under.* The BoyFriend jeans from Current/Elliott {I bought them a size bigger and love the extra baggy “boyfriend” look – even though I still kind of think I may want my regular size too :/ }.* Tiffany “T” necklace, gold & rosegold branch …
