“The camellia, a flower of stark simplicity and pure white, could not fail to charm Mademoiselle Chanel. It formed part of her private world: [in her apartment] scattered on Coromandel screens, it also appears in chandeliers or in bouquets with rock-crystal. Prior to being the flower associated with demimondaines or dandies, the camellia symbolized purity …
Collars and embellished collars have been making their rounds on the internet and blogs for the past couple of years now. I think we can point our fingers at Miu Miu and their pretty kitty & swallow collars for starting the trend. But because I thought I saw so many refashioned collars and collar necklaces …
What I’m Wearing* Vintage patchwork leather jacket… I found this at a thrift shop when I was about 19. It’s a favorite, and I love that it’s sort of falling apart and has a very “worn” look. I think it’s late 70’s. * Pink maxi skirt is a DIY actually… from my early 20’s. It …
* Oscar de la Renta ~ Chartreuse Resin Earrings $450 * Oscar de la Renta ~ Sodalite Tassel Earrings $395 * Oscar de la Renta ~ Beaded Short Tassel Earrings, Yellow $345 * Tova Jewelry ~ Orange Agate and Turq Chunky Earrings $88 * Lana ~ Large Flash Earrings $1885 * Dannijo ~ Estrella $320 …
What I’m Wearing* Vintage/thrifted pastel blue blazer… which absolutely fits like a glove. A lucky score.* Navy blue blouse from Jigsaw London… seen once here* J Brand Love Story jeans… I’ve had since like 2006/07 and remain a favorite… last seen here* Chloe “Belladone” sunglasses* Earrings are the same ones I wore here, vintage rhinestone …
I found these large vintage rhinestone earrings on Ebay for under $5, but I’m 100% sure my local thrift shops have a nice little collection and yours would too. I bet you could also find some in your Grandma’s jewelry box, if she’ll part with them! Since they’re clip-ons, and clip-ons never seem to say …
When I first met Cynthia Wolff, back in 2005, it was to talk about my engagement ring. I explained to her exactly what I wanted and on my 30th birthday, in the middle of the Hokey Pokey {we rented out a roller rink}, my husband got down on one knee and proposed with it. Even …
What I’m Wearing* Vintage hot pink tunic button down blouse.* Burberry shorty trench coat.* Boyfriend jeans from Victoria’s Secret.* Two vintage necklaces, layered.* Earrings Kenneth Jay Lane {I think} from GILT.* Vintage sunglasses.* Kate Spade red crocodile tote bag.* Blue suede pumps from Aldo. * Hair: I really couldn’t be bothered so I pulled it …
I wanted something festive and fun and feminine for Valentine’s Day and even though red is the official Valentine’s Day color, it can also look very Christmassy to me. And since Christmas was just a few months ago, I thought I’d go with pinks. I originally planned on doing a pink French manicure but last …
Fashion meets art meets dance meets Busby Berkeley meets synchronized swimming meets Ziegfeld Follies meets fabulous feathers and Louis Vuitton shoes and bags and collides in this gorgeous little kaleidoscopic film accompanied by Strike up the Band with Judy Garland. It’s so lovely I watched it 3 times, or 4. I know you don’t like …
A fun little leather heart keyring… just in time for Valentine’s Day. Makes for a cute handmade gift for your best friend, sister, mom, daughter, or maybe even a fun clue in a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt… something along the lines of …the key to unlock my heart sounds perfectly cheesy to me, but also …
What I’m Wearing* Pink satin top is from Forever 21 if you can believe it! {I couldn’t} I think I’ve had it since 2008. It’s made surprisingly well and is quite luxurious for Forever 21. {obviously the satin is polyester, a miracle fabric that can literally become whatever it wants}… seen once here in April …
I actually created and planned this hair tutorial last week then randomly watched the Elie Saab Spring Couture show and realized my creation was a very similar style to the hair worn in the show. And though it is gorgeous, it wasn’t my original inspiration but I felt a bit obligated to refer to it. …
What I’m Wearing* Paillette-embellished skirt is a random Victoria’s Secret sale find. I bought it BECAUSE it was $20 and wore it once here last Summer {though it’s a little big, everything at VS runs a little big}* Royal blue tank is from Forever 21, ages ago. I got it the same time I got …
Portuguese DIY interior decor magazine Nova Gente SOLUÇÕES has featured my houndstooth shoes DIY and my sweetest little French Bulldog, LeRoy Chicken Littlepants, in their latest issue. The two pages above are side by side, but I just loved the pretty layout with the houndstooth borders so much I had to use the full-size photos… …
