While our tree is very non-traditional in color this year, the rest of our decor is very stereotypically Christmassy. I actually didn’t go too crazy, just the mantel and tabletop and front door. Our pretty white lights strewn over the outside of our house is my favorite part, yet they don’t photograph as nicely as …
One look at You & I can’t Disguise
What I’m Wearing* J Brand black coated leggings/jeans {courtesy of J brand jeans}… I love them. They have little sparkles all over them but are subtle and from a distance, have a leather-like look. They’re pretty stretchy and since I’ve lost a few lbs, I could have sized down, but they are comfy!* Vintage black …
Red & Green Nails ~ A Simple Christmas Manicure
I loved my festive glitter striped nails for about two days. Then, I have to admit, it was just too much for me. So I scaled down to a much simpler, yet still festive Christmas manicure of red and green. I really wasn’t going to post about them but had a few questions via my …
Pinterest, Pinspire, very Pinteresting
Eavesdropping on a random tweet conversation via Holly of Decor8 & Anna of Doorsixteen, I followed a link about a new copycat site called Pinspire. By the name I immediately knew it was a clone of Pinterest and while I’ve seen this happening all over the internet on various different levels, I wondered if it …
Downer Alert: I Thought This was It
I’ll never have a baby. And as soon as I stop thinking that way for even just a minute, I am reminded of it in the worst possible way. The hope/disappointment cycle reminds me of my relationship with my late father, which now that I think about it, has always been a part of my …
Cherish the Joy you Bring to my Life
What I’m Wearing* Red Roses dress by Motel Rocks {courtesy of Motel Rocks}… and I love it. {they’re having a 20% off sale right now, fyi}* Black tights by American Apparel* Basic black turtleneck* Dolce Vita knee high leather boots last seen here in 2009* Vintage military coat* Gold snake necklace… I got this about …
Festive Holiday Nails ~ Glitter Stripes
Another fun Martha Stewart glitter glue manicure! Stripes would be almost impossible for me to do without these easy squeezy tubes! I swear this stuff comes in so handy {hehe -no pun intended} for so many projects. I haven’t had red nails in so long I can’t even remember. The husband loves them {with or …
A Casual Thursday with Delilah
What I’m Wearing* BB Dakota gray cardigan with fringe* Charcoal gray burnout trapeze tank {no brand}* Victoria’s Secret fold-over yoga leggings {which are super comfy though they do bag-out a bit, as you can see around my knees} but I like them because they’re really thick and you can actually wear them as pants. * …
DIY Faux Flowers Christmas Ornaments for A Floral Tree
I found these rough little faux flowers when I picked up my hydrangeas a few weeks ago and I’m not sure exactly what kind of flower they’re supposed to be {anyone?} but they have a gritty texture and are sort of light navy or cornflower blue in color. I originally planned to use them in …
Pretty Low Side Bun Hair Tutorial
This low side bun is one of the easiest and quickest hair styles to create and works perfectly for various occasions. It can go from a messy, bohemian look to a sleek and pretty updo simply depending on the way you secure it & style it. For this particular tutorial, the goal is a quick …
No, it Don’t mean Nothin’
What I’m Wearing* J Brand City Year jeans skinny leg in apache ~ courtesy of J Brand …seen once here* Husband’s black sweater I stole out of his closet a while ago… also seen here with a black mini skirt* Jewelmint necklace and earrings* Tom Ford cat eyes* Jigsaw London woven bag* Kate Spade NY …
Leopard Points & Patent BowsKate Spade Shoes that are sexy & sweet
I’ll admit that up until now, the Kate Spade brand has always been a little too demure for my taste. Very preppy and very ladylike are not necessarily my A-1-go-to style choices, though I do like to throw them into the mix every now and then for fun. When I saw these gray and black …
Stylish Gifts Under $100
Gifts that are the most exciting to receive are the ones you’d never buy for yourself. No matter the cost, some items just seem extravagant and unnecessary. And that’s why holiday gift giving is so fun. Here’s a list of posh little gifts under $100 for your stylish friends or family members. (Originally created for …
Fab DIY Mod Starburst Tree Topper with Pipe Cleaners!
In all my life, I have NEVER found a tree topper that I’ve liked. Not once, not ever. When I was growing up we always had angels, which are fine, but inevitably end up crooked. A crooked tree topper is one of those things that no matter how pretty my tree is, it will be …
Dressing up for the Holidays ~ Wearing Vintage Karl Lagerfeld
What I’m Wearing* Vintage Karl Lagerfeld red dress * Ben Amun earrings* My own DIY clutch bag* Vintage sunglasses* Cynthia Rowley black tights * Jean-Michel Cazabat black suede shoes… I love that these black tights and black shoes are almost seamless when worn together it’s a real leg lengthener. * Hair: big bun with ribbon. …