What I’m Wearing* Vintage Leopard blouse …seen here and here* J Brand Skinny Jeans indigo wash …seen here* Vintage light gold stretch belt …seen here but I wear this all the time …see my style archive for more.* Marc by Marc Jacobs Necklace* Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag* Marc by Marc Jacobs champagne platform peeptoe …
A Few Birthday Gifts Revealed
My Father-in-law bestowed upon me this fabulous new digital camera for my birthday and I am so excited about it I can’t even begin to explain it to you. What I will explain is why I chose the Canon Power Shot SX1 IS over, let’s just say, a non-power-shot-digital-SLR camera …and the reason is . …
Sonny & Cher: Style Icons
As I was searching for photos of Sonny and Cher for this style icon post, my focus went in another direction when I spotted Cher wearing a necklace that I own …omg I die! Upon further inspection, it looks as though they are a bit different. For instance, I think hers has a couple more …
Long Fringe Necklace {from a t-shirt}
OMG THE LIGHTING TODAY …grr. What I’m Wearing* J Brand Lovestory jeans in indigo …seen here and here. neimanmarcus.com* Heritage knit tunic …seen here* Sunglasses: Tom Ford “Yvette” gold* Earrings: Regina Pierallini – NYLightMetals etsy shop …seen here* Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag* Long Cardigan Liz Lange* Platforms:Pour La Victoire Women’s Fiona Open-toe Platform …seen …
Everyone has fears . . .
via What are you afraid of?
3 Years Smoke Free Today
{photo of “smoking section” 2003 – see more photos here} I am proud to say that today marks the third year anniversary of quitting smoking. Actually, I’m not that proud. It’s sort of a false accomplishment as I feel I shouldn’t have started in the first place. Yet, saying that brings focus to the past …
DIY Fringe Necklace from an Old T-shirt
What you’ll need… Everyone has an old T-shirt, right? ….these happen to be GAP Stretch t-shirts that were quite fitted through the arms and chest but loose in the waist. Cut shirt {as seen in image below}. . . either way works . . . I made the green fringe larger Leave full length or …
Tiger ~ Leopard
Left: Stella McCartney at Neiman’s Right: Me, 1988, 12 years old. I would wear that sweatshirt now if I still had it. …and I’m pretty sure my hair was in a banana clip. A real banana clip, yo.
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
{via iMac photo booth} What I’m Wearing* Floral Dress: Walter …got it on gilt.com last week .. . . .LOVE.IT.* Black tights: …I have no idea but I’m thinking I’ve had them since high school …and while that may not be very long for some of you …I graduated in 1994. ..yeah.* Earrings: Vintage …these …
Get Big Curls with Tiny Buns or Bantu Knots + Video
This morning . . . after sleeping on the little spiral buns Remove pins and let spirals un-twirl . .. .make sure they are fully dry …you can use a hair dryer a bit but it’s better to do it before unravelling buns. …I don’t mind a little frizzzzzzz … Use your fingers to separate …
Black and Blushing Pink Outfit + Big Hair & Headband
What I’m Wearing…it’s still really gloomy here right now and really, when it’s gloomy, all I can come up with is black. Also, I think I need to commission someone to make this exact blazer for me in every color of the rainbow because I wear it at least once a week. * Favorite black …
Vintage Levi’s Jeans
The 90’s were all about vintage Levi’s …vintage MEN’S button fly Levi’s, and finding the right pair was paramount. There was this amazingly disgusting tiny little thrift shop on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City called Claudia’s Boutique that had the BEST selection of ripped up vintage Levi’s for $15 each. Claudia, who seemed ancient even …
The Grass is Always GreenerWorking from Home
When you work full time {or even part-time but every day}, you tend to think a lot about not only how great it would be to work from home but how much you could get done as well. And it’s true. In the beginning. But as time passes and you have so much time at …
Dreaming
photo …via If it’s true what they say about acknowledging you are crazy …makes you anything but …then I AM CRAZY. However, knowing that is not much of a help when I feel absolutely out of my mind. Do you ever just want to move away …to an island maybe or even small town {since …
* It’s My Birthday *
“Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius. and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” -Marilyn Monroe {June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962} Like many little girls and even women, I have always felt a kinship with Marilyn Monroe . . . mostly because we were born on the same day …and a …