I call it Watermelon. Pantone calls it Honeysuckle. No matter the name given, with a hint of peachy redness, it’s one of my favorite hues of pink. It just so happens to be 2011 Pantone’s Color of the Year. And if your computer monitor is set to the same color settings as mine is, you’ll …
10 Ways to Wear a Light Colored Blazer
* August 6, 2009 * I’m a real woman living in the real world. I don’t have an overflowing allowance or budget for clothes and shoes and all things fabulous. And though sometimes I wish I did, I also have learned a lot in my years from having less than having more. For instance, had …
Wild Boar Tusks, Antlers & Rabbit’s Foot Charm Bracelet …that’s not a bracelet at all
How amazing is this vintage charm bracelet? …except it wasn’t originally made for everyday fashion but is traditional jewelry for a man’s lederhosen outfit. It’s made of small wild boar tusks, antlers and rabbits foot for good luck! Charivari (which mans “jumbled up”) is the Bavarian name for a chain – originally only worn by …
My 2011 Pre-Fall Fashion Favorites
Giorgio Armani Whether it be a new silhouette, an old silhouette that feels new again, a color scheme, or a fine detail, flipping through upcoming designer collections is always something that inspires me to look through my own closet with a freshly creative eye. When past decades become of-the-moment again, rummaging through thrift shops or …
My 2011 Pre-Fall Fashion Favorites
Giorgio Armani Whether it be a new silhouette, an old silhouette that feels new again, a color scheme, or a fine detail, flipping through upcoming designer collections is always something that inspires me to look through my own closet with a freshly creative eye. When past decades become of-the-moment again, rummaging through thrift shops or …
Dressing Up Shorts -with tights- for Work
What I’m Wearing* Gray DKNY cashmere sweater …I found this in my husband’s closet a few years ago and he hasn’t gotten it back {he won’t wear it anyway} …last seen here* Taupe shorts {though they look peach because my car headlights are on me, they’re not} …from Victoria’s Secret two Summer’s ago …seen once …
I’m too Sexy for my Coat
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Socks & Shoes & Shoes & Socks
It’s obvious that I’M into the socks with heels look but how do YOU feel about the trend? The duo seem to be on every leg that comes down every runway lately and obviously it flatters the 10′ tall 100lb models with legs for days but does it always, if ever, work for the …
Socks & Shoes & Shoes & Socks
It’s obvious that I’M into the socks with heels look but how do YOU feel about the trend? The duo seem to be on every leg that comes down every runway lately and obviously it flatters the 10′ tall 100lb models with legs for days but does it always, if ever, work for the …
Fashion & Style // loving for Fall 2010
link list * Faux fur neck scarf …I’d like to do another diy of the faux fur neck warmer I did last year but with thicker/hairier fur and longer like this one. love it. * Asos Poncho * Asuyeta blanket skirt * Heavyweight safari guide bag * Chunky knit sweater {I just bought} from Etsy …
The J Brand Skinny Cargo Pant = Love
What I’m Wearing* J Brand skinny cargo “Houlihan” pants in vintage olive …I’ve had these for a couple months now, saving them for I dunno what but I finally bit the bullet last Friday and decided to wear them …and while they were a bit tight in the morning, by the afternoon, they fit …
Miu Miu Studded Platform Clog Sandal
Still on the hunt for the amazingly chic clogs I blogged about here, but in need of a new brown sandal with a 70’s flare for Summer, I succumbed to the pressure of the fabulous Miu Miu clog …in sandal form, because I thought I’d get the most use out of them {and secretly still …
Never Say Never …Again
Besides reminding me of the 1986 animated movie “An American Tail” when I think of the quote “Never Say Never” {which also ensures the song looping in my head for the remainder of the day} I’ve learned to never say never again when it comes to fashion and what I will or won’t wear. In …
This NEW DKNY striped, one shoulder, denim skirted dress…
. . .sure looks a lot like this outfit I wore last September …just sayin’ {and yes, this photo is ridiculous! lol, reminding me a bit of Jersey Shore …although I do miss those Chanel sunnies which were stolen from my car in January} Tweet
Shoes with Chains, Anklet Heels, Chainklets. . . A pseudo DIY
I wore my vintage brass chain necklaces wrapped around my ankles last week with my Calvin Klein snakeskin “Sarika” pumps …and since I flipped through a magazine and spotted the below image yesterday afternoon, I decided to really drive the point home. Why spend money on the actual shoe when you can add chains to …