Location: Royal Gorge Bridge, Canon City.
The family hullabaloo, gingerbread aromas, and turkey comas have finally fizzled to the residual drone of leftovers crammed forlornly in nearby refrigerators.
Back on Wednesday to commence liberal amounts of Christmas decorating…
(DKNY drape cardigan, DIY studded beanie, F21 rhinestone necklace, Target tank, Celtic bracelet, Pathways tiger’s eye ring, everything else vintage)
Wishing I could've bottled all the laughter that melodiously ricocheted throughout the garage while taking these (pre-Denver) pictures. Good thing, even the neighbors have become quite comfortable with this type of behavior.
(Vintage blazer and tap pants, Camilla Skovgaard boots, Forever 21 tee, H&M tights, vintage rosary, clutch, and bracelet)
Wanderlust and ridiculously brimming suitcases… just a few things I’m cramming in amongst the ranks before heading back to Denver on Wednesday for a week of extreme leisure and undoubtedly a dousing of airport misadventure. But I’ll be twittering 'currents' and probably updating from hotel room hallways and other capricious locations. Oh, and I sent an e-mail (or three) to the branding company hosting the Shopbop.com $100 instant gift card giveaway, so hopefully the winner will be selected and contacted before my way-too-early morning departure.
Happy Weekend!
(Lover and Marc Jacobs dresses, K Karl Lagerfeld skinny jeans, vintage rosaries, Stella McCartney boots, Antik Batik cardigan, Marni platform sandals, Christopher Kane boots, Topshop shag, Forever 21 corset/bralettes, Proenza Schouler sunglasses)
I confess, when it boiled down to adding these funky lace bell-bottoms to the ultra-overfed racks in my closet, I conceded defeat. But there’s something distinguishing about combining stripes and massive flairs that lends to a Parisian 70’s element, and consequently makes me wish I were lounging at the Champ de Mars… honestly, I haven’t felt this retro since my high school hippie/rucksack wandering/metal head days.
And uhhh sorry, didn’t feel like brushing my hair. Bed-head tousled just seemed more appropriate.
Big thanks to Steve over at MyNamenecklace.com for my Lollipops necklace! If you’re interested in seeing more handmade styles (similarly made famous by Sex and the City's Sarah Jessica Parker), check out MyNamenecklace.com for quality products, gold, sterling silver, Swarovski crystal, and an excellent selection of personalized styles, including rings, bracelets, and earrings! Added bonus... they offer free and worldwide shipping!
(Julie's Closet cardigan, Pathways tiger's eye ring, Target racerback tank and charm ring, Forever 21 heels, Bona Drag lace bell bottoms, vintage rosary, Missoni sunglasses)
Our annual Halloween scarefest and obligatory traditions of watching spine-tingling movies in the dark, succumbing to candy comas, and ordering takeout pizza are finally settling down. With all the haunted houses, ridiculous hair spraying techniques, block parties, and vast amounts of trick-or-treaters (including an Easter Bunny cruising around on his Harley Davidson, something resembling cannibalistic flying monkeys, and a handful of hookah smoking zombies), it’s become such a neighbor affair that you’d think we were The Addams Family. Pity we didn’t have any Girl Scout cookies.
Hey, check out new stuff... and don't forget to enter the Shopbop.com giveaway in the post below! And thank you for all the amaaaazing comments, life's been a little hectic as of late but I promise to visit everyone very soon!
(Johnnie Brock's Dungeon Marie Antoinette costume w/DIY pearls, flowers, and ribbons, L'Oreal zippy blue nail polish, vintage faux fur, HUE ballet lace-up tights, Hypnotic heels w/DIY flower hair ties)
Remnants of Denver… forgetting all those frequent flyer miles and premier class ginger ale, having just departed a semi-nerve-racking flight, I’m looking a little tired in these photographs. But after very minimal contemplation, I probably would’ve been well disposed to occupy this massive suite for an unwarranted amount of time, regardless the odious hotel policy to checkout by 11 a.m. But let’s face it… the curtains and color palette have to go.
Still, I’m really missing the everyday amenities, stocked mini bars, private rooftop jacuzzis, round-the-clock room service, Do Not Disturb signs, showers the size of any reputable walk-in closet, and the completely contradictory (to my personality) urge to be slightly disorganized 24/7. Ridiculously enticing, it's good thing I’m heading back in three weeks for round two.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Costume: Marie Antoinette
FYI... Shopbop.com $100 instant gift card giveaway coming soon!
(Vintage lace button-down, rosary, and velveteen capri pants, Frederick's of Hollywood lace bralette, H&M tank, Badgley Mischka bag, BCBG heels)
Summertime shots, cutoffs, and carnival traffic...
(Vintage tunic, bracelets, and DIY Levi's, Alice + Olivia boots, Forever 21 necklace, Hot Topic studded belt)
Recently, layered silhouettes, drape cardigans, and chunky little knit hats have been making quite an impression on my everyday styling… just a few more progressing fascinations to accessorize the fall/winter ambiance. Man, I love it when virtually everything in my closet becomes seasonally appropriate.
Casual evening, Starbucks craving, a copious amount of arbitrary errands, and one last romp with the shiny silver sandals.
(ACDC graphic tee, Current Elliott cropped jeans, Bakers sandals from a million years ago, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Vintage bracelets)
I know-I know, the same suede Topshop boots keep manifesting in various posts… but there was an inadequate amount space for stockpiling platforms while packing, so I blame the DVF luggage exclusively. Special thanks to the always-lovely Ediot for designing this amazing shirt. I absolutely adore it, and it’s become such an adaptable wardrobe piece that I’ve been virtually living in it!
And I couldn’t believe the news when I walked out to the mailbox, and there it was… a certificate awarding my manuscript, A Grove without Wings, Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. In the face of such a well-regarded competition, it’s a truly remarkable achievement for my writing career. Needless to say, I’ve far surpassed the initial “Oh my God!” and catapulted straight into a state of euphoria, so many thanks to everyone who sent such thoughtful twitter warm wishes!
(Hot Topic skirt, Eyeshadow cardigan, Ediot shirt, Oscar de la Renta socks, Forever 21 necklace, Topshop boots)
Way too much fun in ridiculously structured parking garages, one overextended mall excursion ensuing a new ring obsession, drinks at Coyote Ugly, Betsey Johnson window-shopping, take-out at Brio, one pair of broken Oliver Peoples sunglasses, hotel room movies (The Proposal and Star Trek), and a smorgasbord of pictures while gallivanting the streets of Denver.
Thank you Shenissel for inviting me to become a guest blogger for Be in Style - Fashion and Beauty Shopping Blog and for giving me the opportunity to write an amazing piece for pocketchange.become.com!
You can read my article here: Mix and Match Brands for Winter 2009
(Vintage coat, rosaries, bracelets, and slip dress, Bebe heels, Badgley Mischka bag, DKNY drape cardigan, Target beanie)
Just cavorting about the hotel room like a five-year-old on a sugar-high, giving all the suits and ties across the street some lunchtime entertainment. Kudos to Ben for his jaunty window cheerleading and for rendering such a wicked perspective behind the lens.
Finally made some sense of all the organized chaos prompted by a gazillion new pictures from my amazing Denver getaway, as well the abundance of leftover summer shots. And as a result of said camerawhoring, there’ll be lots of updates and catching-up to do over the next few weeks.
(Vintage cardigan and rosary, BDG jeans, Topshop boots, Forever 21 tank and necklace)
Thank you Nicole... this is such an honor!
To see more illustrations by Nicole Jarecz visit njareczillustration.blogspot.com
The highly anticipated mini-getaway is rapidly carving out its final hours, but somewhere amidst vanilla cappuccinos and twitter updates, I located this lot of images and thought a little summertime nostalgia was only appropriate to Denver’s 40-degree climate.
I’ve been wearing this necklace (fifth picture) in overkill lately, but it’s such an innovative piece that it’s almost impossible to resist the temptation of pairing it with everything in my closet. One of those arbitrary finds I spotted in a dusty corner of a local antique shop… who knew it would instantly become my own personal talisman. I’m undeniably drawn to its (slightly tarnished) hinged secret treasure box opening that enables the stowing of indiscriminate paraphernalia. I mean, who cares if right now it houses pink grapefruit tic tacs and curiously strong mints.
Packing up piles of clothes and shoes askew the hotel floor and finalizing all the last minute travel logistics… can’t wait to catch-up with everyone!
(Outfit #1 MINKPINK floral tiered dress, vintage combat boots, Nasty Gal spiked cuff. Outfit #2 Forever 21 cargo jacket, Target tank dress, Nordstrom fringe scarf, American Apparel mesh bodysuit, ASOS platforms. Outfit #3 Forever 21 slouch tee and tank, Vintage Calvin Klein cutoffs, Nasty Gal bag, Vintage Capezio butterfly boots and jewelry. Outfit #4 Secondhand Mickey/Minnie Mouse DIY cropped top, Target tank and skirt, Forever 21 cuff, EBay heart sunglasses, Sam Edelman harness boots)
The colossal sized suitcases are full to capacity, even though the adding and subtracting of last minute particulars seems invariable. Slated for much adventure and have magazines and music to keep me occupied and entertained while airborne, forgot how much I love the occasional ballet flat, not a fan of airports, getting anxious but flying first class definitely helps, religiously taking my vitamins, preparing for that inevitable preflight modicum of boredom and tenuous conversation, and fully intend to gadabout with expensive latte concoctions until the final boarding call. At least the upside to incrementally cool weather is that suddenly everything in my wardrobe became seasonally appropriate, thus making the shameless packing charade slightly less problematic.
p.s. Thank you so much for all the amazing well-wishes from my last post.
See you next week!
(Lauren Conrad tank dress, Denim shirt, Nordstrom tights, random studded belt, Chanel shoulder bag, Target flats)
Not for lack of trying, but I haven’t been able to spend as much time online lately due to some recent health issues… it’s nothing to be overly concerned with, but I’m convinced some may have noticed a slight absence in my usual commentary. And while I assure you I’ve been visiting everyone (and obviously still updating regularly), my energy reserves are still rebuilding.
After several appointments with my general physician, a 3 a.m. trip to the emergency room, and a few more specialists, I swear I’ve memorized every issue of Better Homes and Gardens these waiting rooms have to offer. So, despite the fact that I typically aim to evade mini-diatribes and/or excessive personalization of blog posts, I wanted to say thank you and send some love to everyone who reads, follows, and takes time to leave me the most incredibly thoughtful comments. You’re amazing, and it never goes unnoticed.
