What I’m Wearing* J Brand/Duarte “Suffragette” cropped lace up jeans in “dusk” …seen once here* Forever 21 gray scoop neck T …seen here under maxi dress* DVF brushed blue suede bag from a HauteLook sale* Ancient white leather jacket {well, 2003 ancient} …seen once here* BB Dakota gray knit fringe cardigan …size up in this!* …
Give your Fireplace a Facelift
This is a bit of a different Maeg-it yourself but when I read Tiffany’s submission, I just got inspired to offer her some advice! Tiffany’s moving into a super-cute rental with great overall character and a cute backyard …but this green marble fireplace is a bit outdated and doesn’t go with A. The rest of …
An Entirely Different Nautical ~ The "I Just Stepped off My Yacht, Messy Look" …except that I didn’t
What I’m Wearing * Joe’s Jeans “The Stardust – Super Flare” ….ummmm, LOVE these …thin denim, with a bit of stretch but not so much that they lose their shape and very comfy! In fact, they feel like I’ve been wearing them for years. I think I got them at a HauteLook or a GILT …
Fabulous Vintage & Antique Finds
    1. Josef Frank fabric covered wingback chair $2000 I want this for our Master Bedroom!2. Wood Carved Deer head with real antlers $57503. Italian Lantern $1395  4. Branch Dining Table $44875. Hot Pink Greek Key Highback Chairs $64006. Hot Pink Vintage Bonnet Top Chair $36007. Hanging Glove Lamps $7000 8. M & M …
Global Earth Hour : Tonight Will you Be in the Dark?
* Do it – canvas bag * This will be our 3rd year participating in Earth Hour …and I’m just as excited today as I have been in years past. In 2009, when the husband and I first heard about Earth Hour, we turned off everything in the house and at 8:30pm, we went out …
10 Ways to Wear a Light Colored Blazer
* August 6, 2009 * I’m a real woman living in the real world. I don’t have an overflowing allowance or budget for clothes and shoes and all things fabulous. And though sometimes I wish I did, I also have learned a lot in my years from having less than having more. For instance, had …
Thinking of Japan & How to Help
Original photo source The recent tragedy and devastation that has struck Japan has obviously been on all of our minds lately but how to help? I know I’d love to donate $1 million to Save the Children of Japan, like Gwen Stefani has but that’s not a feasible option for me, and I’m guessing not …
You don’t mind if I just . . .
  . . . sleep in a little today, do you? I didn’t think so. See you tomorrow. 🙂 random images saved over the years. 1 & 4 are taken w/my iphone/latest Architectural Digest. Some via Pinterest. Last image is our very own bed in our master bedroom …please let me know if one …
DIY Ombre Dip Dyed Nautical Rope Bracelets
Perusing Lonny Magazine last week, I spied these adorable dip-dyed braided rope bracelets by Tanya Aguiniga retailing for $85 and thought, really, what an easy DIY this has to have been done already. And sure enough, it has!! It’s not often I post other people’s content but this was so great I had to share. …
Well the Rain Exploded with a Mighty CrashAs we Fell Into the Sun
What I’m Wearing* Burberry short double breasted trench …I think I wear my trench most often in the Spring. It’s lightweight but still warm and the color is so fresh and Springy. {and yes, I already wore it once this month}* Blue & White striped tank by C&C California …seen here* Made & Crafted white …
Espadrille Wedges : Shoe Picks for Spring/Summer
Outfit post from June 2009 Get my nude Jimmy Choo Espadrilles Here More often than not, the classic espadrille and espadrille wedge return as a viably chic shoe option for Spring and Summer. And this year is no different. There are tons of bright and colorful options for 2011 and I’d say go for it …
At The Movies …Take Me Home Tonight
I love movies. I do not love movie theaters. I hate crowds. We went to see Take Me Home Tonight {which, if you’ve been following me for even a short period of time must know that I’m kind of in love with all things 80’s} at 5:30 on a Tuesday evening. Perfection. And when we …
Almost Embarrassed by this Outfit
What I’m Wearing* Vintage pants …seen here and pegged with my Hem Gems …I never use them correctly, lol, but they are fantastically handy!* Vintage leather belt* Karen Zambos ivory blouse from GILT* Victoria’s Secret open cardigan …I told you I bought almost every color. It’s Fab!* DIY Tassel earrings …these are easy and everyone’s …
Kelly Green With Envy | St. Patrick’s Day Style Picks
* 1. Proenza Schouler PS11 $1,850.00 * 2. Hermès Lucky Shamrock Key Ring $150.00 * 3. Anika Brazil shell bikini $158.00 * 4. Jonathan Adler zebra pillow $ 98.00 * 5. Jonathan Adler ink pen $18.95 * 6. Halston Heritage silk crepe dress $325 * 7. Le Pégase d’Hermès {scarf} $385 * 8. Tweezerman slant …
Switching my Mind back into Freak Mode
What I’m Wearing* Industry black tuxedo leggings with black studs up the sides …I think I got these at Hautelook. Can’t find a site/link for the designer though.* Gold Hawk silk dress with pockets, belted* Vintage black blazer …my all-time favorite go-to jacket.* Silver hoops and hearts earrings* Tom Ford cat eyes* Casedei peep toe …