Dark red scoop tee from American Apparel, black and ivory print knit skirt from Rachel Palley, black open-toe heels from Steve Madden, silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed the night before and allowed to air dry without product. Bangs blown out dry with round brush, rest of hair had a straightening iron ran through it… Continue Reading Monday
Dinner and drinks with a large group of friends. Charcoal and black striped nubby stretchy merino tunic sweater from Banana Republic (dude, they are having a GREAT sale right now!), the same denim trousers from Gap, same boots from Enzo. Same giant silver hoops and silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed in a jiffy with… Continue Reading Friday Night: Dep 23, 2006
Black tape-yarn scoop necked short sleeve sweater from Banana Republic, new denim trousers (Curvy fit) from Gap, black city boots from Enzo, camel and purple scarf from Express, new larger silver hoops and silver cuff. Hair was washed last night and allowed to air dry. I curled a few pieces, then gave up and brushed… Continue Reading Friday: Sep 22, 2006
Raspberry merino v-neck from Ann Taylor Loft. Denim trousers from Ann Taylor (just came in the mail yesterday!), two anthracite and bead necklaces from Express. Black Enzo boots. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation, Chanel concealer and powder. Nars Orgasm on the cheeks. On the lids is Champagne Pink shadow from the Body Shop on… Continue Reading Happy Valentine’s Day!
My sister and I always buy each other tickets to the theatre for our birthdays. It’s our way of infusing a bit of culture into our lives, and creates great conversation at the bar afterwards. I knew the play wasn’t at the fanciest of theatres, more of a small and historic theatre. Considering the play’s… Continue Reading Night at the Theatre an 23, 2006
Dinner at a hip restaurant, then T.B.A. for afterwards. Really requires me to dress for a multitide of activites. Salsa dancing? Smoky bar and rock band? Karaoke? Chi chi club? Casual fin of the movies?Black silk/cashmere tank from Banana Republic. My newly purchased black suiting pants from Ann Taylor Loft, and my denim Ann Taylor… Continue Reading My Sister’s Birthday
Dinner in the city for my mom’s birthday. Restaurant says Men’s Attire: Jacket Required. This is a popular place for politicians and proposals, we as a family felt we should dress the part. Red silk surplice front shell from Ann Taylor Loft. Found it in their sale rack last January for $39.99. Black Triacetate jacket… Continue Reading Chi Chi Dinner in the City
This morning I woke up shivering. I turned on the radio to hear it should be 70 degrees by this afternoon. It’s also casual Friday. Black silk/cashmere scoop shell from banana Republic. Red shetland crew neck cardigan from a thrift store. Gap jeans in their retired Lowrise Bootcut fit in a bright vintage wash. Black… Continue Reading Hot and Cold
I usually do not buy overly trendy items. Didn’t get Uggs, no ponchos, no CK Jeans tees, or Bebe rhinestoned jeans. Nary a Louis Vuitton or faux LV purse in my closet. However when the puffed sleeve look was in a few years ago, I bought a jacket. It was just too cute. About a… Continue Reading The Old Denim Jacket