What I’m Wearing …another black and white outfit with brown accessories * Forever 21 striped Tee * Victoria’s Secret long cardigan * Black maxi skirt ….used to be This Dress …but it was too short for my liking really, so I cut off the top and now it’s the perfect maxi skirt. I got it …
What I’m Wearing* Sea NY leopard print dress …my favorite summer dress, winterized ….See it here in Summer* Worn over a simple jersey turtleneck* Black vintage leather jacket* Black pashmina scarf* Black opaque stirrup tights from American Apparel {I love the stirrup showing through these shoes}* Velvet Angels “naked lunch” bootie* Vintage Gucci bag* Tom …
I went a little wild in the drugstore last week …like $235 worth of wild. And do you know what $235 gets you at the drug store? Quite a basket-ful of fun! Here are a few of my new favorite items. Above* Sally Hansen nail polish 220 in Cafe Au Lait $7.59 …I was looking …
What I’m Wearing* Juicy Couture cropped gray pants {which make my legs appear shorter, not fun}* J Crew man’s white button down, stolen from the husband’s closet* Victoria’s Secret black cardigan* Vintage scarf was my grandma’s* White gold hoop earrings & stacking rings …I’m leaning toward less jewelry lately, maybe it’s a phase. * Tom …
What I’m Wearing* Sheer black blouse with ties, ancient, from Victoria’s Secret …worn over a black tank* J Brand skinny cargo pants {Houlihan’s} which accentuate the ginormous round bubble that follows me …yes, I’m referring to my arse 😉 * Calvin Klein snakeskin pumps* Salvatore Ferragamo bag* Tom Ford sunglasses …always. * Title: lyrics from …
When I first started doing my Completely Gratuitous Outfit Posts in August of 2008, I worked full time at the art gallery & had little spare time to perfect the “outfit shot”. I would get to work early and use my iMac camera & photo booth to capture my outfits quickly before the boss …
I bore quite easily of my own reflection in the mirror so playing with different hairstyles and makeup can quickly and painlessly alter my appearance, risk-free. It’s fun to not only look different but also to role-play a little & explore my identity as I did playing dress-up as a little girl {and as an …
* 1 yard of lace fabric …unless you want it longer, then measure appropriately {I had an almost square piece of vintage ivory lace} * Matching thread * Ribbon {color & size & texture of your choice} * Scissors, pins, tape measure * This is a simple drawstring style skirt. * Cut edges off lace, …
at the gallery What I’m Wearing …I’m so into grays and blues lately it’s crazy!* Marc Ecko men’s {small} button down shirt purchased in Vegas while the husband was shopping* Vintage gray sweater vest* Calvin Klein very old denim pants …it should be know that these lovely pants have been in my closet since I …
What I’m Wearing* Vintage sequined lapel black suit by Liz Elana …seen here with stripes & cuffed pants and here with leopard & gold studs! NOTE: the husband HATES this suit. And the more he hates my outfits, the more I laugh and laugh. * Vintage blouse was my grandma’s {and one of my faves …
how I wore it to work What I’m Wearing* Vintage Ronnie Heller designs for MJ black dress with pouf sleeves …seen once here shortened* Vintage tweed coat I DIYed the sleeves off of …worn once here …find the DIY HERE – and about 12 sizes too big, which is why I also use the cincher …
What I’m Wearing* Miguelina silk gray dress from GILT …seen here in the Summer. I was actually looking forward to wearing this dress with layers for Winter. {worn over a simple black thin turtleneck, a must-have basic for every woman’s wardrobe ;} * Vintage coat …found years ago at the Melrose/Fairfax Flea Market for $30 …
What I’m Wearing* Chunky knit sweater …thrifted. But it’s old so it’s probably almost vintage by now. * DL1961 Premium Denim gray jeans …from GILT last seen here* Matiko taupe over the knee boots from HauteLook {I got them in black too} This was actually my first HauteLook purchase …and while there was a mix-up …
Though I like the warmth the red tones are bringing out in my skin tone, it may be a bit redder than I was hoping for. Hmmmm, maybe after a few washes it will soften up a bit. I don’t totally hate it but – here’s to hoping? 😉 …Outfit post coming shortly
* A sweater* 2 Beaded or Sequin trim appliques – there are tons of fun styles here {I picked mine up at Bargain Yardage when I bought my DIY tablecloth materials}* Needle/Thread/Scissors – or really, if you disguise them well, safety pins will do the trick * Decide where you want your appliques and pin …
