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 Recap | Week 8/25–9/1 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. * * *We’re having a nice and relaxing weekend and though I have work …
New Acquisitions | B-day Gifts & Summer Goodies
My birthday came and went this year without much fuss, which is mostly how I like it. I’m 37, there’s no need for fanfare. Though I do suspect in a few years time, a combined 40th bash will be necessary since the husband and I are the same age. But until then and probably after, …
Thoughts & Things | Loves & Links | Birthday Edition
Jon Whitcomb illustration of Marilyn Monroe {because it’s her birthday too & I just LOVE this illustration} It’ my birthday today. Yes, today marks the 37th year I’ve been wandering this little area of the planet and the 6th year I’ve celebrated it here on this blog, so I thought I do a special edition …
If I told you a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it?
What I’m Wearing… * Heavy wool maxi skirt is vintage… my mom made it for herself 100 years ago {okay, maybe more like 40}… the hem has fallen out over the years but I like it this way. See how I wore it here as well* Cream grandad sweater from Asos {see it in blue …
My InstaLife Recap : Week 2/25-3/3 in Photos
Find me on Instagram to see these in real time. 1. Just okay waves…2. I tried these large spongy, bendy, sticks in my damp, un-brushed hair, to see if I could get messy beach waves without heat. It didn’t really give me the results I wanted, but I used only 4 curlers. I’ll give it …
The Boys Club… A Lost Outfit from Jan 2011
What I “was” Wearing… * Striped long sleeve T by izod* Victoria’s Secret slouchy open cardigan* J Brand ~Duarte lace up black “Suffragette” jeans {also seen here}* Husband’s black on black Raiders hat* Kenneth Cole watch* Leather fold-over pouch/clutch… a DIY from Andrea* Topshop oxford lace-ups {similar here… these blue suede lace ups are ADORABLE} …
Help Me Choose A Mirror for My Vanity…
* My UNFINISHED vanity area above * As unfortunate as it is that I can’t have my double lamps on my console table behind my sofa in my living room, I’m making up for it in my new home office. Using the same Ikea 3-drawer dressers that my husband and I bought for our first …
New Purchases for the Home… a little here, a little there
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …