Fall looks
Recently I’ve noticed that many of my favorite bloggers have pulled their summer frocks out of the closet to pair them with cozy sweaters and boots. It’s not difficult to see why. As the days get colder, shorter and darker I long for the long, lazy days of summer too. A pretty print dress brings with it a bit of warm-weather nostalgia. I’ll have to wait a few months for summer bliss, but in the meantime I’ll wear this dress. Continue Reading →
Last weekend I celebrated another year on planet earth. I cannot say I am especially excited by the number 43, but there isn’t much I can do about it other than lie, which I’ve always found rather pathetic, so my husband and I went out and drank champagne instead. Continue Reading →
What do I reach for when the weather is cool and breezy? A scarf, jacket and jeans keep me just warm enough. In this post I’m wearing a black leather biker jacket with a ruffled leopard print scarf, bright blue denim shirt and black jeans. They’re all new to my blog and my body, but not my wardrobe. Continue Reading →
The muted colors and subtle pattern of a classic tartan always make me feel warm and cozy. I imagine falling leaves in dark, cool woods and burbling brooks flanked by mossy banks. We don’t have much of that in Los Angeles, but we do have Fern Dell, a wooded trail complete with a manmade stream that winds through a small part of Griffith park. It’s a tranquil oasis in a busy city. My plaid romance was shot here amid the native ferns and sycamores. Continue Reading →
A peplum is a flared ruffle that attaches to a garment at the waist and covers the hips. This feminine flounce was fashionable from the 1930′s through to the 1950′s. It came back into style in the 1980′s, and popped up again last year. It took a while for the style to find its way to retail, but now there are lots of pieces to choose from. Stores like Zara and Nordstrom sell structured peplum tops and flounce-topped pencils skirts at prices that range from low to high. The top I’m wearing in these photos cost only $30. How could I say no? Continue Reading →
