This fun and easy scarf DIY top would be adorable over a pair of shorts in the Summer! You can also wear it as a halter, if you instead turn the scarf from square in front of your body to diamond shape with corner at your neck and working out with safety pins from there. …
Project: Guest 1/2 Bathroom Unfinished …before photos
It was a blank slate when we moved in …well, other than the fern wallpaper, which if you look closely {at the top two pics}, is two different colors. As if they ran out of paper mid-project and when they went back to get more, they picked up the wrong one but didn’t realize it …
A Silk Dress …from day to night
. . . at the baby shower …bare feet, dipping occasionally in pool 😉 . . . and later out to Sushi with the husband What I’m Wearing* Miguelina silk gray dress from Gilt Group ages ago …don’t think I’ll ever get the zipper back down on this beauty. Good thing it’s roomy enough to …
The Baby Shower …decor & details
        The photos don’t even come close to doing this baby shower justice! It was so lovely …how did I manage to not get one shot of the pool? After taking initial shots of the set up & first arrivals, I put my camera away until the end of the party. I …
Baby Shower Decorating Elements
    Alison’s baby shower is today and she has kindly asked me to decorate it for her. And before I agreed to such a task I had to ask “Can I blog about it?” …because what is life if I can’t document it ;? Of course she agreed and I posted my inspiration post …
Quite Possibly the Most Sensible Shoes I Own
What I’m Wearing* Vintage/thrifted floral dress …belted with skinny vintage stretch belt ..seen here* Vintage/thrifted black blazer …seen here with my long skirt …loving this look …though it does kind of remind me a bit of a music festival ensemble cleaned up …but it’s workin’ for me* Gold danglies from the Farmer’s Market* Fiorentini + …
Caftan Crazy …the perfect patio dress
* Link List * 1. Temperly London long silk kaftan $1,3352. Michael Kors Turquoise caftan evening dress $1,340 3. Lucy Patio Dress $2004. Asos purple kaftan $93 {love this one but out of my size! From a @JulsGarces tweet -thanks!}5. Etsy “Outrageous Rags” Caftan with removable flower $506. Tory Burch “Jana” Caftan $297.507 & 15. …
Faded Red, White & Blue ~ Cargos for Summer
What I’m Wearing* Ralph Lauren LRL washed denim cropped cargo pants …true to size with a baggy fit …they sort of stretched out more as the day went on. Still I like them baggy rather than tight in this particular style …and UBER soft and comfy! Because they have two snaps at the bottom, you …
Zig-Zag Loop Rope Necklace DIY
This DIY is from the M&J Trim DIY Challenge last week which is why it’s pink …but a nautical color scheme would be my first choice for this project. * 3/16″ Twisted Cord {Rope} -3yards * Ribbon of choice {I used 3″ cream sparkle satin ribbon -about 22 inches on each side} * Beginning at …
Letting Go of My Past-Past Life
As the hard drive on my computer is at capacity, I’ve been forced to clear out some space in order to get my present life’s work completed. As such, I’ve been going through old photos stashed in old folders holding old memories that are taking up precious memory I need now. And as I came …
Classics: Easy & Chic
What I’m Wearing* Man’s J Crew white button down shirt …husband’s …worn here …but is admittedly too small for him now after much shrinkage* old-ass Calvin Klein super thin jeans cuffed …last seen here* Vintage lace camisole worn under* Tiffany lock pendant necklace, white gold hoops, various bangles, D&G watch from Gilt, various stacking rings, …
Chalkboard Dots Movable Decals
I bought these adorable chalkboard dots decals {for $15} at a Gilt home sale forever ago and completely forgot about them until yesterday when they arrived at my doorstep. Fun! Â Â . . .and so glad they’re removable and re-stickable because my first idea literally looked like a sideways Mickey Mouse . . . …
Dupioni Silk Ribbon RosesNecklace, Belt, or in your Hair DIY
Materials:* 2″ Dupioni Silk Ribbon in Amour & Cameo – about 3 yards each {they have more colors to choose from}* Loose faux pearls* Gutermann Thread in Petal Pink & Eggshell …Needle/Scissors {for all projects} Steps:1. With the silk ribbon, create two large flowers {by twisting/bunching/stitching together} in the darker shade & about 5 small …
Summerized My Easy Go-To Favorites
What I’m Wearing* Favorite vintage Bill Kaiserman black blazer/jacket …last seen here* Forever 21 electric blue tunic tank* Bandage skirt by BB Dakota …last seen here* Topshop oxfords* Tom Ford sunglasses & sans accessories, except of course, my wedding rings. I was ridiculously tired this morning {Thurs}. I’m 89% sure I only slept about 2.5 …
* Messy Rope Braids *
Leaving front pieces out, create an imperfect side part in the section directly behind {if you have side-swept bangs, part it on the opposite side} and braid hair to the end -but on an angle so it swoops around easier & lays nicely. Secure braid using a tiny jaw clip or an elastic & let …















