Oh the lighting. Oh the darkness. Oh how frustrating getting good shots is due to the time change. SIGH What I’m Wearing* Husband’s oversized black blazer ….seen once here {when I used to do the high kick shoe pose with my imac} I know some of you miss that and I’m sorry. There’s also a …
You Keep Me Comin’ Back For More
What I’m Wearing* Vintage (60’s) coral red leather coat {Leathers by New England} …I love this coat. Seen here and here* Vintage leopard print blouse – you know I love this …I wear it way too often – last seen here* J Brand love story flared jeans …yet another item I wear all too often …
Easy DIY Tablecloth | From Shabby to Chic
See the finished look: MY THANKSGIVING TABLETOP DECOR ~ IKAT & ANTLERS While at the bargain yardage shop before Halloween, looking for the perfectly creepy grandma lace for my ghostly haunted mansion tabletop, I found this ultra fall-looking creamy off-white jacquard fabric I thought would make a great Thanksgiving tablecloth. Though the edges are unfinished, …
Holiday Decor Inspiration via Sweet Paul
    While I’m still in the throes of Thanksgiving planning and trying to put the finishing touches on our dining room, Christmas/Holiday decorating is in the back of my mind on a daily basis. Usually I have a pretty good idea of the color scheme I want to go with but this year I …
Dressing Up Shorts -with tights- for Work
What I’m Wearing* Gray DKNY cashmere sweater …I found this in my husband’s closet a few years ago and he hasn’t gotten it back {he won’t wear it anyway} …last seen here* Taupe shorts {though they look peach because my car headlights are on me, they’re not} …from Victoria’s Secret two Summer’s ago …seen once …
DIY Pop Art (word) Paintings for Your Home
Hanging in our old dining room, on either side of the window. What You’ll Need… * Two pre-stretched and pre-treated canvases{I used 20″ x 16″}* Words via computer/printer {you can use my templates here}* Scissors & Double Sided Tape{I found the dispenser double stick was better}* Spray paint color of your choice {I used black}. …
Revisiting Denim on Denim & Matchy Matchy
What I’m Wearing* Vintage/thrifted oversized denim button down shirt …last seen here also seen here* Vintage cognac thick corduroy blazer …last seen here with boots also seen here* Calvin Klein thin denim pants {because they’re not really jeans they’re so thin} I’ve had these forever …no really, forever. They’re a great staple. Seen here with …
Dance Central on the Xbox 360 Kinect
As I’ve mentioned before, when Dance Dance Revolution came out, the husband and I were all over it. Yes we have 3″ thick industrial DDR dance pads and we danced our asses off {literally kept me 5-7 lbs lighter} …though after about two years of hard dancing, the glitches in the dance pads became more …
Dining Tables with Benches // Photo inspiration
I’ve been pondering the idea of double benches in our dining room but fear it will have too much of a picnic table feel. Though when I look at these gorgeous dining rooms, they say anything but “it’s picnic time”. * * * * * * * My eye is used to seeing a dining …
Something Happens & I’m Head Over Heels
What I’m Wearing* short Burberry Trench coat …a favorite really …last seen here* J Crew men’s white button down shirt …an old one of my husband’s …last seen here* BB Dakota body con bandage mini skirt …last seen here* Vintage black and gold belt* Vintage silk {women’s} polka dotted bow ties – these were my …
Glamming Up Boring Ceiling Fixtures // DIY Feather Light
Do you remember the black feather wreath I hung on the front door as part of our Halloween decor? {click here for a refresher} …well the other day as I was pondering light fixtures for our dining room {we have a boring, boob-like, ceiling fixture} I randomly held the feather wreath around the base of …
I’m too Sexy for my Coat
no way I’m disco dancing photos via: The Sartorialist & Trendy Crew & Jak & Jil * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * Tweet This! Â
Hair | Big Blonde Afro Curls … Revisited
What started out as a relatively under control-smallish spiral curled afro {for this “playing dress up” post in December 2008} …slowly became bigger and bigger and BIGGER by the end of the night. I imagine if I had used a hair pickon it or even my fingers to sort of pull it out more, it …
DIY Asymmetrical Faux Fur Vest
Victoria’s Secret asymmetrical knit vest & Michael Kors navy fur vest * About one yard {36″ x 65″} of Faux Fur or any other material will do for this {if you knit, you could knit it up easily!} * Measuring tape or ruler* Pen/Something to mark with * Scissors * Using my sweater as a …
Girly Gifts for Girlie Girls
…affordable yet thoughtful…