My final DIY from the New York Design Shop’s Create Couture DIY Blogger Challenge …who sent me & 9 other DIYers a box of goodies to get creative with and this is the last of mine. Wear it alone or layer it together with long chain necklaces already in your wardrobe {as seen above with …
In my skin-tight jeans …be your teenage dream
What I’m Wearing* Vintage mint Ungaro peplum jacket …last seen here also seen here* Gap white t-shirt* J Brand “love story” bell bottom jeans …last seen here* Vintage suede burgundy belt …worn here with jeans* Mint & gold Velvet Angels Bottomline wedge ….which I really only seem to be able to pair with this jacket, …
Summer 2010 : Installment no. 5
Little girls die for The Little Mermaid like grown women die for shoes. This particular Ariel dollbelongs to my Goddaughter, Avery …who has been The Little Mermaidfor Halloween and has had a The Little Mermaid themed birthday partyto boot. Just yesterday drollgirl and I were talking about her 3 year old niece adoring The Little …
Who can turn the world on with her smile?
 What I’m Wearing* Orange & ivory polka dotted Leyendecker sheer tank blouse …from Gilt* Taupe cotton tank worn under* Victoria’s Secret boyfriend sweater {was a v-neck that I sliced up the middle with scissors. Actually works quite well as a cardigan and washes without unwraveling …I’ve done this to three of them now with …
Frownies. Better than Botox?
When I was young I truly thought lines and wrinkles that accumulated on women’s faces were signs of a life well-lived. With every crease there represented a memory of fun & happiness, or hardship & sorrow and each were to be looked upon as beautiful, graceful, & well-earned. I thought a woman should be proud …
Easy, No Thought, Dress -ing
What I’m Wearing* Black jersey dress with satin hem from Forever 21 …last seen here* Vintage patent nude belt from Ebay ages ago* Jimmy Choo ‘Phoenix’ Espadrille Sandal* Vintage turquoise necklace worn as bracelet from Ebay* D&G – DW0340 (Gold) – check watch* Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise drop earrings from GILT …last seen here with …
Ethnic Sash Cinch Belt DIY
Yet another DIY from the New York Design Shop’s Create Couture DIY Blogger Challenge …who sent me & 9 other DIYers a box of goodies to get creative with and this is another one of mine. * 3″ wide ribbon or fabric {I used the Ethnic stripe sash in white/brown/gold} – would also work well …
Up Against A Wall
What I’m Wearing* Cynthia Steffe floral print silk dress from GILT …last seen here* Vintage Tahari blazer with lucite button …last seen here also seen here {I usually only pair this with black and/or gray {solids} but when I opened my closet the teal of the floral print and the teal of this blazer both …
Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo & Conditioner
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you may know that I fell in love hard with Dove shampoos and conditioners a little over a year ago. So much so that I retired my expensive Frederick Fekkaiaddiction and switched completely over to all things Dove & hair related. Until recently, I loved it. …
Summer 2010 : Installment no. 4
My alter ego. My other self. My confidence enhancer. My laughter inducer. My best friend. My cousin. My Family. Kelley.
She’s a Lady Oh, whoa, whoa, She’s a Lady
And now you’ll have Tom Jones stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You’re welcome 😉 What I’m Wearing* Vintage large plaid print day dress. Tag says J.M. II New York {have had it forever and almost sold it on ebay twice in the past}…worn once before in the winter with boots …
Tom Ford: Everything he Touches Turns to Gold
The husband brought Tom Ford’s film debut A Single Man DVD home for me months ago and I have yet to watch it. I vow to make time this weekend to do so. If you’re unaware, I’m in love with everything this man creates {since 1995 really} so I’m fairly sure the movie will be …
Glam Feather Accessories DIY Collar & Anklets
I gladly accepted New York Design Shop’s Create Couture DIY Blogger Challenge who then sent me & 9 other DIYers a box of goodies to get creative with and this is one of mine. * about 20″ of feather fringe {depending on ankle size}* satin ribbon* needle & thread * wearing the shoes you want …
Tom Ford …
I first was introduced to Tom Ford in 1995 when he took over the women’s ready-to-wear division at Gucci. Those slick satin blouses and velvet pants stuck out to me in every magazine I picked up. I loved everything about it. I also happened to be in fashion school at the time {or in school …
Memories of Tuesday
What I’m Wearing* Almost military-looking buttoned up vintage pink short sleeve blouse. Found this at a thrift shop recently with original tags still in tact. {I removed the mondo shoulder pads though}* BB Dakota bandage skirt …last seen here with vintage leopard coat …which will return for Fall* Vintage gold long chains {grandma’s} and Jami …






