I don’t like to buy things needlessly {unless they go on my feet ;} and I love repurposing my old furniture and home decor into new rooms and new uses. In fact, I get really excited about it. Kind of like DIYing something new to wear from something that was about to get donated! But …
I’m on the Hunt, I’m after you and I’m Hungry Like the Wolf
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage plaid blazer/jacket. With vintage brooch on the lapel which was my grandma’s. See the jacket here with purple jeans. * Cashmere sweater from Jigsaw London… you’ve seen this recently here and I clearly need to stock up on more sweaters! I’m almost thinking of doing a little challenge, asking you …
My InstaLife : Week 1/6-1/12 in Photos
Find me on Instagram to see these in real time. *Click to enlarge for Pinning. More than blogging, Instagram has this way of really and truly capturing moments in time, which obviously, is it’s purpose, of course. But even though I can go back through my blog and see photos and read old posts like …
Spring 2013 Fashion Trends : 1. Far East Influences
While fashion’s all a buzz with Pre-Fall 2013 collections, I’ve been so preoccupied with moving and decor and home furnishings as of late {and dressing for my new freezing & fun snowy environment} that I have barely been paying attention to anything fashion-related at all {well, other than a bit of shopping here and there …
My Custom DIY Tassel Drapes featured in Sew Magazine…
So happy to share a recent feature in Sew Magazine {sewmag.co.uk} of my easy DIY Tassel Curtains in which I turned store-bought curtain panels into unique, custom drapes for very little extra cost. * Find my original DIY Here I quickly, easily, and loosely hand-stitched the tassel trim onto the inner edges just in case …
Warm & Cozy in Navy, Army Green, & Leopard Fur…
What I’m Wearing… * Navy Grandad sweater from Asos on sale for $26!!! {still a favorite!!} I wish it came in 20 colors, I’d buy them all. Actually I kind of love Asos for sweaters… they have a wide selection, are nice looking and relatively affordable {& go on sale frequently}. See me wearing it …
My InstaLife : Week 12/10-15
Wow. We have been in our new house for just over a week and it already feels like a month has passed! Our original moving date was mid-month but due to snowy conditions, we pushed it up to the 5th and I’m so happy we did. We are new to all this snow stuff, so …
Wintery Warm… Is it Winter Yet? It feels like it!
What I’m Wearing… * Burberry short trench {sneaky tip! if you’re tiny enough, you can buy a Boys Burberry trench in the largest size it comes in for $395 {vs the $1000 it costs for an adult woman’s}* Charcoal corduroy legging/pants by Blank Denim * Black and taupe jersey long-sleeve shirt by Jigsaw London* Call …
A Most Comfortable Moment… Neoprene & Knits
What I’m Wearing… * Vila Exclusive Cable Knit Grandad Sweater from Asos {got it in cream too… Asos has great sweaters!}* Floral neoprene pants by Cynthia Rowley {last season – still love!} … also seen here* ‘Classic Wellington’ Leather Satchel by Marc Jacobs * Various bracelets & hoop earrings & my old Tom Ford cat …
My InstaLife : Week 11/4-11/10
I was really looking forward to last week. Firstly because it offered some R&R from the week prior, which had me buzzing around like a chicken with its head cut off {and may or may not have ended in a mini break-down}. Secondly, it was voting week! Not only did we as Americans get to …
All Around Me Are Familiar Faces…
What I’m Wearing… * Purple drop waist dress by Juicy Couture {and it’s on sale now dammit!}* Guy & Eva necklace and earrings* Mixed bangles and Joseph Mimi rings* Brahmin vivian dome bag {if you care, read here why I’m still using my Brahmin bags}* Chloe star sunglasses* Loeffler Randall shoes {among the comfiest heels …
Behind the Scenes Film Shoot w/ Art.com… & what I wore
What I’m Wearing… * Thrifted light blue blazer {a favorite!!}* Navy blouse by Jigsaw London {see it again with the blazer here}* Vintage Reserve Skinny Jeans by Joe’s Jeans c/o Shopbop… see my other pair here.* Tiffany T pendant necklace, hoop earrings, branch bracelets & bangles, Joseph Mimi rings.* Favorite blue satin Ferragamo heels. Last …
My InstaLife : Week 10/20-27
I realize that many bloggers do a weekly Instagram recap on their blogs and until now I thought it was a little redundant considering my Instagram photos also pop up on my Facebook page & Twitter {though sometimes they don’t}. However, not everyone is on Instagram and/or Facebook & Twitter and therefore missing out… or …
Denim and Lace and Fur… OH MY!
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage denim Wrangler button down from 86 Vintage… see it here with a maxi dress* Vintage Reserve Skinny Jeans by Joe’s Jeans c/o Shopbop* Call of The Wild Reversible faux fur vest by Free People c/o Shopbop* Tiffany gold T pendant necklace… Hermes vintage leather/gold wrap bracelet. They have a necklace …
Retro Floral Explosion… Wiggle Pencil Dress
What I’m Wearing… * Floral pencil wiggle dress from Asos on sale now for $55… runs a tad big, fyi {but is 98% cotton and will shrink in the wash – tip, hang it dry}. Here’s a cute PETITE version in black* DIY Leather Belt * Giuliana Rancic for LOFT necklace* Christian Louboutin sling-back heels… …