What I’m Wearing* 80’s {lightweight} black suit. Thrifted …but technically vintage, now. {antique = 100 years / vintage = 20 years} The lapels have sequins and beading. I originally bought the suit just for the great blazer but really am so happy it’s a full set. I love it. seen here* Striped v-neck tight-fitted T-shirt. …
Light & Easy Yogurt Pie | The Perfect Springtime Dessert
This easy dessert recipe was passed down to me from my mom who has been making it for Easter since I was a kid. I have taken over, however, the making part for the last ten years or so …it’s so easy. And sooooo yummy {and really kind of healthy}! I’m not sure where she …
Slim Aarons Photography
Currently pondering art to decorate our master bedroom walls with, my first thought {and choice} are a few framed prints by a photographer who made his career out of what he called “photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places” –Slim Aarons. A few years ago, in a post titled Slim Aaarons Captures My …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* NEW Paige Premium Denim “Debonair” 11″ Jeans in Rebel Without A Cause Wash {mentioned here} …jeans are so tricky to fit. I bought two pairs of jeans, both in a size 29 and these are a bit baggy on top and the True Religion are pretty much skin tight. I almost sent …
Creative & Cute DIY Coloring White & Brown Eggs for Easter
I randomly clicked on a picture of a pretty blue Easter egg with polka dots the other day that took me to this link at Home Life about coloring Easter eggs …so I thought I’d give it a go and put my own spin on it. Initially I thought stickers in different shapes would be …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Vintage yellow shantung cropped & beaded jacket …came with this skirt* American Apparel dark gray tank …seen here in light gray* DL1961 Premium Denim gray jeans {gilt/fuse.com} seen here and here* Velvet Angels Naked Lunch Wedge Bootie* Salvatore Ferragamo bag* Tom Ford Sunglasses This is more of a “I-didn’t-get-out-of-bed-until-after-7-and-had-to-leave-by-8:10” day kinda look. …
Pierre Hardy Platforms
Pierre Hardy Platform Maryjane …because they were on sale 🙂 Though I’ll probably never wear them because they are ridiculous to walk in
Featured in Jewelry Affaire Magazine
{click for enlarged images} A huge thank you to Jewelry Affaire Magazine for featuring my Tom Binns inspired DIY rhinestone necklace! It looks like they altered it a little bit, which I don’t mind, but I still think my original looks better. The Spring issue showcases a hundred really great pieces as well as how …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
*Photo overload today …apologies, but I liked the colors so much.Also, is it just me or does that tree look like a woman’s lower half, upside down? I put the apple on her vag. ahahahha. Reminded me of Adam & Eve for some reason. What I’m Wearing* Vintage Ungaro Parallele Paris mint pouf shoulder peplum …
Earth Hour March 27th 2010, 8:30 pmWill you participate?
. . . we are. Even if it seems as though many large corporations {and people who have stock in them} clearly don’t care much about the planet we live on unless there is money to be made, we as individual people do. And maybe if enough of us take a stance and try to …
Entryway Coat Closet Organizer …a place for odds n ends
I hate clutter. Once I decorate a room, I want it to stay that way …but inevitably, and over time especially, it becomes filled with all the little things you have no other place for. And on a daily basis, a safe place to toss your keys, phones, wallets, sunglasses, and of course, biodegradable doggie …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Thrifted denim button down. Never say never …I never thought I’d be wearing a denim shirt again. Ever. Period. They were sort of a staple {next to the plaid flannels} in the early 90’s over bodysuits w/ ripped men’s Levis {long or cut off} and worker boots. I remember my mom continuing …
DIY Long Sheer Lace Maxi Skirt
image via Who What Wear also see Missotten sheer skirt at Yoox I used black because it was what I had …it’s also quite possible everyone has an LBD to wear with it. However, since it’s spring, a lighter, softer hue would be nice …and as stated above, a soft mesh/tulle would be gorgeous and …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
Usually I take my own outfit photos …but these are courtesy of my brother 🙂What I’m Wearing* Vintage turquoise kimono jacket from Osaka, Japan, about 1979. …My pseudo-grandma, Masumi, brought this fabulous little kimono back from Japan in the late 70’s as a gift for my mom. I snatched it from my mom about ten …
Carpet Remnants Warehouse & Master Bedroom Progression
The last time I went to the carpet remnant warehouse, I found a really great 9′ x 7′ thick shag piece for our master bedroom for $40 {and remember the ones in my kitchen for $10?}. However, once I put the bed over it and got a few more pieces of furniture in there, the …