Reasons why I’m not rushing to the salon . . . via: Just Jared via: Knight Cat via: Being Red via: AskMen.com via: Celebrity Clothing Line I’m liking the idea of just getting a few blonde streaks painted on the front {like Gisele’s} and then maybe a couple more throughout. …like this maybe. via: Garance …
Purple Blazer Cinched with a Bow Tie
{photos taken @ work with the iMac photobooth cam} What I’m wearing Vintage Ellen Tracy Purple Blazer . . .seen here and here Black Pencil Skirt: Forever 21 . . .seen hereGray T Shirt: Forever 21Bow: This was my grandma’s and it’s actually a clip on neck bow tie ….but I used it to cinch …
My Beauty & Make-up ~ Products & Routine ~
I’ve gotten a few questions regarding make-up so I thought I’d let you in on all my secrets including my very dirty make-up box. My make-up rules are similar to my fashion principles and that is, use what works for you and looks good no matter the brand. {but don’t be afraid to try new …
Heart Shaped Spiky Diamond VBH Passion Rings
Okay, I died when I opened the February Vogue {thank you droll girl} and saw these heart shaped rings on the very first page …well, I start a magazine from the back so it’s actually on the very last page with very little info listed. “The spiky black diamonds and rubies that cover VBH’s oxidized-white-gold …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Jeans & A Blazer 2009 Style
After I posted yesterday’s list of what was on my mind {which I quickly realized was just a cover for a long list of complaints} I got in the shower and blasted Sara Bareilles for a little attitude adjustment. I adore her …and her music. And after stating my annoyance with the “singer” in our …
Black on Black // Vintage Floral Jacket/Blazer
Okay so, I actually put the flower head piece on when I got home. But I wanted to wear it this morning I just ran out of time. It’s that Urban Outfitters pin I wore last week on my gray wool blazer that I pinned onto a stretchy head band. Love it. It was 90 …
Dreaming of New Wheels
Why Yes I would love a new pair of skates! found here via cool hunter June 1st 2006 // My 80s Themed Roller Skating Disco Party
The Best of Thrift Shopping
(this is not officially what I thrifted… all original photos have disappeared) Shopping at Goodwill {and the like} is not for the weak stomached. It’s smelly. It’s dirty. It’s gross. If you’ve been to one, you already know all this. However, if you’re on a mission to find great vintage and/or thrift pieces, it’s a …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Basic Modern Retro Western
{@ work w/the iMac/photo booth cam} What I’m Wearing 70’s Cotton dress: Vintage {got it last weekend at Goodwill} Denim jacket: DKNY {which had about 30 80’s band buttons on it until this morning when I frantically rushed to unpin them all …I haven’t worn this since my 30th 80’s b-day roller skating party …when …
My Grandpa, Dick Shanahan, on the Drums
It is strangely hot for January right now in LA. Is it hotter where you all live too? My guess is yes, but I’m not willing to do the research and would rather just get answers from you 🙂 This random photos is from January 2007 at a little bar in the Valley called Charlie …
balloons BALLOONS …everywhere balloons
{via: tatielle.com} I just found this draft of a post I created from 12/5/2008 and I’m not quite sure why I never hit “publish” . . .but what I thought then, I think is even more apparent now which is …the world is fascinated with balloons right now …and not only balloons, pastel or faded …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / The Burberry Trench Coat
{@ work with the iMac photobooth cam} I am a lucky lucky girl. I know this because last Christmas my father in law gave me this Burberry trench …well, he actually gave me a black one in a size 4 but it was too small. So I exchanged it for this classic camel version in …
Silver Sequin Bow Belt
Just a little bit in love with my new Iisli sweater dress and Felix Rey sequin bow belt that I received last night from Gilt.com. Unfortunately you can’t really see how amazing this little dress is in the photos. It’s so much cuter in person and looks great without the belt as well.
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Jeans and a Blazer 2008 style
{@ work on the iMac w/ iphoto/booth} * What I’m wearing * Jeans: Calvin Klein {ancient} Blouse: Forever 21 Black Turtleneck: Nordstrom Grey Wool Blazer: Vintage Blue Sequin Pin: Urban Outfitters {ancient} Boots: Steve Madden {would have preferred flat boots with this but still am on the hunt for the perfect flat black boot} Sunglasses: …