What I’m Wearing… * Sleeveless trench coat ~ Marc by Marc Jacobs {technically sold as a dress, but it’s as thick as my Burberry trench, sans the lining} see it here … {similar here for $67}… * Leather moto jacket ~ Helmut Lang, worn under for warmth and to create the leather sleeved trench look …
Spring 2013 Fashion Trends : 5. MAJOR STRIPES…
I still have a few more trends to go in my Spring 2013 Fashion Trends refresher series and this one is a FAVORITE! Stripes are always fun and black and white is always classic. The boldness at which these stripes are coming at us just adds to the fun and the Marc Jacobs collection was …
Get Your Leather Moto Jacket On… {Shopping Guide}
view full outfit post & details hereIt was the mid-90’s when I was 16 and I wanted a black leather motorcycle “biker” jacket and I wanted one bad. You could find knockoffs for about $100 then in a hard, inexpensive leather {much like this one} & I was willing to settle for that. Yes, I …
She Dashed by Me in Painted on Jeans
What I’m Wearing* Helmut Lang leather jacket… a GILT supersplurge & so worth it.* Vintage nautical star t-shirt* Cynthia Rowley floral pants… c/o Shopbop. See more Cynthia Rowley styles.* Sequin envelope clutch* Vintage sunglasses, vintage rhinestone necklaces, Guy and Eva earrings & bracelet c/o Red Light PR* Aldo blue suede shoes – on clearance now …
Navy & Black ~ Silk Romper & Lace Tights
What I’m Wearing* Helmut Lang navy washed silk romper {bloomingdales.com} …last seen here, which I thought would be my last until next summer …but it was actually Hanako’s comment on that post, that made me rethink it. Thanks lady!* Black thin jersey turtleneck underneath …nordstrom.com …tag says Soprano …this is a great basic.* Black knit …
Silk Romper with Gold Accessories
What I’m Wearing* Navy silk Helmut Lang romper …bloomingdales.com …seen here * Alloy {Bamboo} Gold Gladiator sandals {last year’s version} …seen here* Vintage gold chain/shell pendant necklace …seen here* Gold leaf cut-out earrings …gift from drollgirl* Victoria’s Secret cream boyfriend sweater {cut into a cardigan years ago and still hasn’t frayed} Confession: I wore this …
Nails Ooh La La
and yes, I know my toes are GORGEOUS! OPI You Don’t Know Jacques! on my nails which kind of looks like wet cement. Love it.OPI Russian Navy on my toes. Although I was looking for a matte navy, they only had the shimmer version at the salon …but it works. Heading to The818’s baby shower …
DIY Chain Tassel Lariat Necklace
As I was browsing through the Vogue Accessory Italy Spring/Summer 2009 magazine last night {which I was lucky enough to receive from an ex co-worker just yesterday …thank you By Twil!} I stumbled upon this fabulous tassel necklace by Blugirl and fell in love. And then I remembered that just last week I specifically went …
Silk Romper and Blazer for Summer
What I’m Wearing* Helmut Lang silk romper …this feels so good on however, the zipper all the way up the back will prove challenging come restroom time.* Thrifted blazer {not sure if it’s vintage} …label says Kasper for ASL. One of my fab finds a couple weeks ago.* Vintage Gucci heels …what never shows up …
Because you’re dying to know…
…this is what I bought with my Bloomingdales birthday gift card cash Helmut Lang Silk Romper House of Harlow 1960 drop necklace …and the romper just arrived today. YAY! {as well as the Marc by Marc sunnies seen here and another pair I’m not too sure about yet} …Update… New Purchases. …I couldn’t resist! Ray-Ban …
A Glitch in the Matrix : September 2009 Style
September 15, 2009 Last month I decided to rewind my blog clock for a minute and post my favorite outfits from August 2009 and since it went over so well, I thought I’d create a little Glitch in the Matrix Series at the end of each month to compare then and now. You can also …
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 …