*Note: I made this in 2009 with my gold baubles necklace A couple weeks ago while making my chain tassel necklaces, I remembered that 100 years ago I made leather bead necklaces that Fred Segal on Melrose bought and sold out of. They were basically long strands of leather with a few choice beads at …
And now more than ever . . . we want to live by the beach
We stayed at The Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica and it was glorious. It’s a small boutique hotel that looks as if it used to be an apartment complex converted to luxury hotel suites. It was far enough from the major areas to be quiet but close enough to walk everywhere which is just so …
A Little Stay Cay at the Beach
The husband and I decided to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary by the beach …so, we’re in Santa Monica. Yes, it’s only a 30 minute drive from our house {unless there’s traffic, which there wasn’t} but now we have an ocean view! We just returned from dinner at BOA and are going to take …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post – Leafy Greens
What I’m Wearing* Miguelina green ruffle blouse …gilt.com* Forever 21 leaf skirt …seen here* Red Monkey Designs belt* House of Harlow necklace* Vintage brass chains {wrapped around three times}* Pour La Victoire Women’s Fanny Open-toe Platform…seen here* Tom Ford “Yvette” sunglasses
3 Years Married Today
smasshhhhhh …tipsy via Sake here on his 33rd b-day Wow. I can’t even believe how quickly time flies. Three years ago today we eloped to Vegas and said “I do” in front of only a Judge …a Lady Judge who just so happened to be from our home town. Oh the irony. I’m not sure …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Forever 21 teal tank-tunic …seen here with fringe necklace as well* American Apparel shiny leggings* Vintage blazer with sequined/beaded lapels * My own fringe necklace …seen here and here* Vintage silver chains* DIY Leather over-the-knee spats w/ Jessica Simpson zipper booties underneath I’m home sick today ~although I feel better than I …
Scent of a Woman : My Favorite Perfumes
I have a very sensitive nose for colognes and perfumes. I’m sure my husband would love to share the fact that I complain about how much he uses on a daily basis. I’m quite dramatic about it so I’ve found that I can live with yummy food scents all day long and not get a …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* Vintage Ungaro mint blazer. I have no words for how much I love this little blazer which I have been DYING TO WEAR since I got it at the end of June. I mean, look at the amazing detailing in the back and sleeves!? …and let me tell you that I scored …
DIY Chain Tassel Earrings
You can trim chains to hang at an angle ~ Try them on and make adjustments from there. NOTE* I used the pliers to adjust the loop on the earring baseit was facing sideways and I wanted it in front. I planned on doing these at the beginning of July but ended up doing the …
A few of my favorite things
The best salad ever Wallpaper Magazine LeRoy busy with a big bone Vintage shoe clips I just won on ebay My very pregnant brother & sister-in-law Stevie Wonder’s “Part Time Lover” …which has made me dance & laugh more in the last day-1/2 than I have in ages. . . . off to start my …
* Tan Lines : Love *
I LOVE tan lines. I can’t be sure sure but I think it has something to do with my first Barbie …who just so happened to be from Malibu, and very tan . . . While I’m not a fan of them peeping out and ruining the look & line of an outfit, when completely …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
What I’m Wearing* BEBE mixed pattern maxi ruffle dress …seen here and here* 80’s Wilson’s cropped leather jacket* Jessica Simpson zipper booties* Leather-ette flower pinned in hair …see it here on my wrist …Thanks drollgirl!* Vintage silver -almost choker- collar bone necklace* Tiffay & Co silver lock charm bracelet {it’s not on the site with …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post – Wide Legs, Big Curls
What I’m Wearing* American Apparel loose gray tank top* GAP green wide leg pants {I took the hem out to make them longer …and like them rugged at the bottom. have had these for years}* Pour La Victoire Women’s Fanny Open-toe Platform …NEW …LOVEummm, these little oxfords I just spotted are ADORABLE! I really love …
How To Curl Your Hair With Sponge Rollers for Big Afro Curls!
Big Afro Curls in the snow from Winter 2013 * Apologies for the blurring in and out… and the lighting. and the fan. it’s all annoying. This video is ancient also. But you get the point. Below is how the curlers look when they’re in …& the tight ringlets after you take them out – …
Jane Iredale vs Bare Minerals
I’ve been using Bare Minerals powder foundation for over four years now and have loved it so much that I may or may not have overlooked the tingling/itchy sensation that occasionally occurred during and after application {and whenever it was hot enough to break a sweat …I mean, glisten}. I never really thought to look …