Just a quick little post filled with materialism and opulence… because pretty bags and shoes make for such pretty photos, and I know you’re just dying to know what I got for my birthday, no? 🙂 My husband completely surprised me with the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli bag I’d admitted to falling in love with …
DIY Bracelet: Chain Link & Washers
Other jewels: Guy & Eva Joyce & Josephine bauble bracelets + various silver bangles. Vintage turquoise ring & wedding rings I was asked to participate in a DIY for an upcoming feature on BuzzFeed.com‘s sister site, “SHIFT” and with some specifications, I headed to the hardware store to challenge my eye for all things crafty …
A Tangerine Easter 2012
What I’m Wearing* Tangerine shift dress by Kew courtesy of Jigsaw London* Vintage gold and blue/turquoise stone necklace was a gift from Alison & from TSOAM… also seen here* Lumete sunglasses courtesy of Lumete (and gorgeous and light and comfortable and fabulous)* Velvet Angels mint/gold wedge platforms* Gold Tiffany pendant necklace, oval hoops, branch bracelets, …
we might be lovers if the rhythm’s right
What I’m Wearing* DIY embellished collar blouse* Vintage Neiman Marcus sweater… thrifted.* Khaki cropped pants by Poleci.* I recently found the first ring my husband gave me before he was my husband, from Tiffany’s. I sort of retired it once he gave me my engagement ring and wedding band, but I love its simplicity worn …
Their Breath Fades with the Light
What I’m Wearing* Pink drop waist dress by Eryn Brinie… seen here w/ a white blazer and here w/ a blouse over.* Gray crochet dress layered over by White and Warren… seen here over a navy dress with peter pan collar* Vintage Ungaro mint peplum jacket with HUGE sleeves and large flaps in the front …
Beauty | Hair Tutorial // Pretty Wrapped Ponytail with a Twist
I actually created and planned this hair tutorial last week then randomly watched the Elie Saab Spring Couture show and realized my creation was a very similar style to the hair worn in the show. And though it is gorgeous, it wasn’t my original inspiration but I felt a bit obligated to refer to it. …
Making Martha’s Deliciously Healthy Oatmeal Smoothies
Of all the creative outlets I prefer, cooking, baking, really anything involved in making things with food, are not high on my list. My thoughts originally on the subject were as follows: Once I have kids, I’ll start cooking. And now, still childless, my thoughts on the subject are as follows: The only way I’ll …
Dressing Up in my Dressing Room
What I’m Wearing* Vintage 70’s animal print dress {most similarly to a giraffe print but I could be off} & included tie belt from Etsy shop Jantiques. She has some great vintage finds for really reasonable prices! I also got my halloween “Betty Draper” dress from her. * Hat: is by THE AMAZING Spring Canyon …
Festive Holiday Nails ~ Glitter Stripes
Another fun Martha Stewart glitter glue manicure! Stripes would be almost impossible for me to do without these easy squeezy tubes! I swear this stuff comes in so handy {hehe -no pun intended} for so many projects. I haven’t had red nails in so long I can’t even remember. The husband loves them {with or …
10 Things I Can’t Live Without
Obviously I’m in love with my husband and our dogs and could never spend a day without them. Same goes for my computer, iphone, car and the internet, of course… well, not the same but all things I am equally addicted to! Those are obvious essentials I can’t go a day without but listed here …
Friday I’m In Love…
I don’t normally do a link list like many blogs do but my desktop is cluttered with all of these site links I’ve been saving so I thought I’d share them with you… and simultaneously clear off my computer. Enjoy! * First, let me just address the amazing rings above which, if you’ve been reading …
Sets the Summer Sun on Fire, I want Candy
What I’m Wearing* Vintage leopard print blouse …seen here and here* Victoria’s Secret shorts …seen here in the winter with tights & boots* DIY black tassel necklace paired with vintage chains and DIY chain tassel earrings.* Doubled up on the gold & brass bangles over my cuffs …inspired by Nina Garcia’s amazing blouse/cuffs from Project …
My Closet in My Dressing Room : Complete {OLD Closet & Dressing Room}
My office/dressing room is 99% complete. I’m just being an insane perfectionist at this moment and still have a few more finishing touches to add. It’s overflowing with feminine clutter and fabulousness and is a dream to work and dress in. It inspires me daily. I’ve definitely shown you a few different sections of it …
Taking Out… Eating In… Menus… Organizing…
Though I’m creative in many ways, when it comes to food, I draw a complete blank. And when I do cook, I’m such a freak about the meal turning out perfectly that I completely stress out about it …as if I’m cooking for The Queen. It always ends up tasting good, but the process is …
* Nothin’ Lasts Forever but the Earth and Sky *
What I’m Wearing* See by Chloe yellow blouse …seen here with the shoes actually, and ruffle socks 😉 …also see here, belted.* Black wide leg pants {ancient} . . .seen here* Black open sweater vest * Vintage hat {was my grandma’s} …seen here* Sunglasses …unknown, found recently while redoing my office/dressing room* Pour la Victoire …