zombie face MORE zombie face! …I seemingly could not take a photo of this look without making some strange face. That shit above is killing me right now. …at least it’s on theme with Halloween. What I’m Wearing* Paul and Joe Paris silk dress {which I should have steamed before wearing} …from a Gilt sale …
PINK ~ Breast Cancer Awareness
{ummm, the shadows on my face here make me look like that old woman portrait at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland} What I’m Wearing …super casual day * SEA NY pink & ivory floral print dress …this is the same as my leopard print dress by Sea NY which I love so much …and when …
Wanted: Victorian Dog Portrait Artist
The husband and I would really love to have Victorian portraits painted of our dogs that we can frame in hideously gaudy ornate gold frames and hang side by side. Obviously we think it’s hilarious and years down the line, a way to remember our dogs and smile. Etsy shop Hot Digital Dog offers …
22 Ways to Say Black ~ The DressesSwarovski Elements & Phillips de Pury
. . . and these were my favorites, dresses & photos . . . * Posted about the charity here * Read about the auction here at Phillips de Pury * View the auction catalogue {page by page} here * See all the dresses at Swarovski Elements here {photo collages above by me} …and Bebop …
I guess this’s how I’m working through it
I’m not sure that I quite understand sadness …or rather, what to do with so much of it. I know that for so long I dealt with it angrily. And as hard as I try to handle it maturely now, when sadness completely overwhelms me I will still sometimes resort to a tiny temper tantrum …
Carousel Ribbon Striped Circus Lighting Bugs
What I’m Wearing* Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent shift dress from nordstrom.com …last seen here* Vintage Ungaro Parallele Paris striped blazer …last seen here* Pour La Victoire Tula Open Toe Wedge*D&G gold watch, vintage gold bangles, vintage gold and ruby ring {Grandma’s}, various gold stacking rings, and vintage gold & gemstone gilded gold ring I …
DIY Nautical Rope Napkin Rings
I love a great nautical tabletop and rope napkin rings are so easy and inexpensive to make, you’d almost be a fool to buy them 😉 From rustic to nautical, Thanksgiving to the 4th of July, rope napkin rings work with nearly any color scheme or theme. I love them and use them year-round! Tip: …
Organizing my Accessories & Costume Jewelry
When we moved into our house in January I knew I would finally get my grandma’s antique desk that I have loved and cherished since I was a kid. Originally an antique, in the late 60’s/early 70’s, my grandpa painted it this olive green with gold leaf accents as well as hand painted the little …
Leaning Towards the 90’s
What I’m Wearing* sheer/silk Walter floral dress … from Gilt …last seen here in winter, belted with leggings & boots* My favorite over sized cardigan from Victoria’s Secret …man I wish they would reissue this. I should have gotten it in all colors when it was still available. * Fiorentini + Baker chunky Tessa sandals …
Hem Gems are JEANIUS!
Like the many amazing things I find via the internet, I’m not sure how I happened upon Hem Gems. Maybe I received an email. Maybe I searched for something and they popped up on my radar. Regardless, the point is, I found them …and they are literally JEANIUS! I got so excited about them I …
Like an Anthropologist from a Movie …is how I felt. And a little bit like Hunter S. Thompson
What I’m Wearing* Victoria’s Secret Marisa pants cuffed …purchased 2 sizes too big for this oversized effect …last seen here* Paul Smith black label from a few years ago – navy/brown floral blouse with silk camisole under* Vintage rust corduroy blazer …last seen here with boots* Brown leather skinny belt with gold buckle* Sam …
Thoughts on Motherhood …on Mother’s Day
I began this blog originally in 2007 because I thought I was pregnant. Naming it “baby! baby!”, I wanted to document my pregnancy as such. When I found out I wasn’t pregnant, the blog quickly changed to …love Maegan {the name I had used previously to brand hand-made clothing & accessories I made & sold} …
Xbox 360 Project Natal Event+ What I Wore & Party Pics
Last Wednesday evening the husband and I went to an Xbox 360 event at The G2 Gallery {who donates all proceeds from art sales to environmental causes} on Abbot Kinney in Venice. We were so lucky to be invited to get a sneak peek at the new way of gaming with no controllers called Project …
10 Ways to Wear a Classic Trench Coat
I’m feeling under the weather today and being that I’m at home in my sweats – an outfit completely unworthy of a gratuitous post, I offer you 10 ways I’ve worn my classic Burberry trench coat.*Click on the dates below each photo to see complete outfit details* March 10, 2010 February 10, 2010 January 11, …
Fighting the inevitable
I believe my husband was hoping the new house would somehow cure my anxiety. And for the record, I too was on that hope wagon …just at the edge of it though, as “curing” my anxiety seems like stuff only miracles are made of. In truth, I have been fighting it for the last couple …