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 …
Silk Roses & Rope Braids
  What I’m Wearing* Leyendecker dress …yes I’ve been wearing a ton Leyendecker pieces lately …I got a box full for my birthday 😉 * Rose necklace DIY worn as a belt …the colors were just a perfect match to not wear it as a belt! Click Here for the DIY* Vintage brass & rhinestone …
M&J DIY Challenge ~ Pretty in Pink
A couple weeks ago I received an email from M&J Trim asking if I’d like to participate in a little DIY challenge. And with my vacation coming up I knew I’d have some free time to complete this mission …so I accepted the challenge. A few days later a package arrived at my doorstep and …
Old House / Project: Laundry Room ~ Complete
. . .when we moved in, it looked like this . . . . . .and with a little help from my brother . . . Â Â . . . it became this . . . . . . and with a little white paint & elbow grease…and cute aqua polka dotted contact paper I …
So the Lakers Lost …I blame the refs, oh & Ray Allen
What I’m Wearing* Rich Soil LA Forever t-shirt …men’s small p.s. this is Lakers Lamar Odom’s clothing line – love that!* London Jean Chino Shorts …I think I got these at Victoria’s Secret* Thrifted denim shirt …last seen at Eat, Sleep, Denim* Vintage Matisse turquoise necklace {seen here} I wore it backwards to show the …
Baking Bacon …in the oven
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “Maegan’s makin’ bacon” come out of someone’s mouth …mostly my mother’s and my friend Erik who just calls me Bacon now, I would be a very rich woman. But I don’t just make bacon, I BAKE IT! Here’s how I do it …. * Foil …
Jessica Simpson …not just shoes & hair!
An email from Amazon this morning for cute summer dresses led me directly to The Jessica Simpson Collection where I was kind of blown away by affordability and cuteness …available both at amazon and her site …here are the links for the cute summery styles above 1. Denim Corset $60 {super cute with white jeans …
Inkblot & the End of the Celebratory Sugar High
What I’m Wearing* Leyendecker inkblot dress …GILT SALE today ..unfortch this one shoulder beauty is sold out but I also have the three below which still are available and I adore them all! {wear the fringe dress belted as a top too}Â Â * Pour La Victoire cut out platform* Satin headband with long ties hanging* …
Uncommon Cases for iPhones
A morning tweet by Nylon Magazine sent me directly over to Uncommon at the thought of possibly creating my very own custom iphone case …but when I poked around a bit, I realized how many super cute designs already existed. And now I’m perplexed …create my own, or buy one of these cuties? Maybe both …
Project: Laundry Room ~ Inspiration
               Photos via: House and Home, Decor Pad, My Home Ideas, Hampton Design, The Bella Life, Ikea, Digs Digs * See my Laundry Room before & after project here! * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * Tweet This! Â
A Little Fringe & Old Ripped & Baggy Levi’s
What I’m Wearing* Leyendecker ivory blouse with fringe scarf {Leyendecker on GILT sale tomorrow!}* Old ripped Levi’s …they were my brother’s …seen here {almost exactly a year ago today ..crazy}* Vintage Matisse turquoise necklace from ebay* Miu Miu clog sandals …then barefoot most of the day* Louis Vuitton speedy with old rabbit’s foot attached* Tom …
Easy T-shirt Bathing Suit Cover Up DIY
Inspired by this cute ruched jersey coverup from Victoria’s Secret, I grabbed one of my husband’s old white v-neck t-shirts, a pair of scissors, and started cutting. It’s simple and cute and a great upcycle DIY… who knew an old oversized men’s t-shirt could be so sexy? What You’ll Need… *notes: if you want to …
Los Angeles …you’re blowing my mind lately
What I’m Wearing* Multi-color jersey ikat tribal maxi dress …found two summers ago at that same little boutique Voila {I wish it were longer though so I could wear my Miu Miu clog sandals with it} ….Can’t find this exact dress but here’s a cute ikat maxi option …and this one’s pretty cute as well …



