As I’ve mentioned time and time before I am not only enamored by photographers but have an insane amount of respect for them as well. My first camera was made by Fisher Price. I must have been about 8 when I got it for my birthday …or was it Christmas? I can’t remember but I …
Things that are Making Me Smile this week
My Cala Lily finally sprouted! Lemons in my hair = Summer Crispy lemon hair and bikinis and tanning Dove chocolate wrappers husband and I at Bro & Sis’ beach wedding Bebop the Pug Mom’s vintage pool The way my husband is looking at me in this photo. Love
Making Lemonade …instead of babies.
A couple months ago as I was going through my daily blogs, I read that a woman I know was pregnant with her first baby and not only that, her sister was pregnant too! I thought to myself, how fun! Getting to share those 9 months together, having same age kids, there were just so …
Shopping Online: Aztec Dress Love
I just bought this dress …I am so in love …find it here at Ruche …who I found via Lola B’s …and who also has a blog who just so happened to post this dress today …which I found after I bought it. I am so in love …thinking about all the different ways I …
Prefab & Kit Homes, Modular Houses, Mobile Homes in Malibu
In our ongoing quest for reasonable real estate in Los Angeles …and the possibility of beach front property, husband and I have recently been pondering The Heathercliff Estates in Malibu. Now, by “estates” I mean a gated community of pre-fab {mobile} homes at the top of the cliff …above the ocean. Right, not as luxurious …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Raspberry Scallop Dress with Blazer 2009
What I’m wearing Berry Tiered Scallop dress: AKA …from gilt.com {I got it in black too ..love} …I wanted to wear it sans leggings but it was too cold today. Clearly I am in love with this outfit …see the entire thing here and here with different dresses or tunics. Blazer: Vintage Bill Kaiserman {Rafael} …
What Should I Wear For… A Spring/Summer Wedding
If you’re attending a Spring or Summer wedding, daytime or night, a bright and cheerful dress with a hem that hits mid to lower thigh -or longer, like tea length, a midi or maxi length, is a good place to start. Unless the wedding has a specific dress code, a color or theme, and/or is …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post / Romance in Jeans
What I’m Wearing Beaded Pink Top. Label says Jack Bryan. I bought this probably ten years ago at a thrift shop and this is the first time I’ve worn it. It actually came with a pink dress made to wear underneath, kinda 80’s grandma style but it was about two sizes too big. I may …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Boho Style 2009
What I’m Wearing Dress: Forever 21 Gladiator Heels: Jessica Simpson Cardigan: Victoria’s Secret boyfriend sweater …I cut it to make it a cardi Shell Necklace: Vintage Gold Hoops Tom Ford sunnies Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag This is my husband’s favorite dress …lotsa cleavage, lotsa leg, the possibility of the wind catching it and blowing …
Artist Feature // Photographer Monica Shulman of Ciao, Chessa!
New York based photographer, Monica Shulman, captures time …moments, life …in such an amazing way that I find myself staring not only at but into her photographs …longing . ..to be there.She sells small format {affordable} reproductions in her etsy shop Ciao, Chessa!
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Spring Style 2009 Skirt & Tshirt
What I’m Wearing White low scoop T-shirt: Forever 21 {I took the tag for $4.80 off this morning …I’ve had it since October} Skirt: reversible! Gap …from about 3 years ago I think Wedges: Via Spiga Brown Long Cardigan: NEW!!! from Erin Leigh Heart’s Etsy Shop …seriously check her handmade stuff out because it IS …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Black and White Tribal Print Dress
What I’m Wearing Tribal Dress: Forever 21 …seen here and here Belt: Vintage …seen here Blazer: Vintage, Bill Kaiserman, Rafael Shiny Leggings: American Apparel Heels: Guess Sunglasses: Tom Ford 1. I’m so happy the sun is finally shining so I can get some new shots in the gallery 2. I’m surprised that I’m sans sunglasses …
Sneaky Sneaky Beauty Tricks
I realized that in my singing haze yesterday that I forgot some essential sneaky beauty tricks and decided to just create an entirely new post dedicated to all. Organic Olive Oil Hair Sheen Spray: I don’t actually use this on my hair. Not because it’s not great but because any shine product just makes my …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post – All Black – Feeling Sassy
Originally published on April 14, 2009 // Most recently updated June 1, 2026 What I’m Wearing Burberry Trench …seen here …since summer is upon us {YAY} I’m trying to get as much wear out of my trench as possible. My outfit posts have proven that I’ve only worn it about three times, well documented outfits …
Fabulous Black and White Photography by Frank Horvat
Since the boss is here, I haven’t had a chance to document my outfit yet …patience is not my virtue so I will not ask it of you 🙂 …in the mean time check out these amazing photographs on artnet online auctions right now … mostly by Frank Horvat Frank Horvat Toujours Paris Frank Horvat …















