Merry Christmas, everyone! My mother is visiting for Christmas, and she brought me one of these candles in the scent "cashmere" from Texas. These are from the Comfort Candle Company out of Comfort, TX. This one candle has filled my apartment with a lovely, rich, warm scent. I hope you all have a lovely holiday season.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Scoping out Old Navy
I tried on this sweater the other day. On the rack, it looked cheerful, bright, slightly nautical. On me, it looked blobby. It would probably look better on someone else.
The encouraged matching piece was this lovely tank top, which I might go back for if it goes on sale. I find that the (typically low) quality of Old Navy doesn't matter so much when you buy a fabric that isn't cotton knit. This top is rayon though, and I'm not sure how well it would hold up in the long run. For $18 (plus whatever discount du jour), it might be worth the risk.
Here's a close-up of the detail on the tank.
Since I wouldn't be getting the tank to match the sweater, I'd probably get this one. You know how I'm a sucker for navy.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Presenting Mr. Stuart Weitzman
THIS. This is it. I went back to the fancy consignment shop. I tried on so many things. And there were many great things, but nothing AMAZING that leapt off the rack and into my arms. Until I saw this puppy (croccy?). $700 retail. Mine for $100. Welcome to my arm, Mr Weitzman. Good job, and congratulations on all your hard work, self.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Faux Fuchsia and my last two years
So. I am having some thoughts I would like to share with you all. You know faux fuchsia, right? She is my blog idol. Or maybe my life idol. Everything is beautiful.
I know that blogs are just a picture into someone's life, and you get their edited version. So maybe faux fuchsia has normal humdrum things in her life too. Maybe some of the frocks she tries on look like crap. Maybe the baby stays up all night screaming. Maybe she gets a bad jar of caviar and gets a nasty case of food poisoning. Maybe she jams her thumb onto one nail she just finished painting, but she doesn't have time to go back and fix it.
But I'd rather just enjoy the fantasy that she is amazing and beautiful and stylish and social and perfectly put together 24/7. One of my favorite parts of the fantasy are her clothes. She owns the actual versions of things that target, forever21, and h&m knock off. She has the "unattainable."
Today is my last day of school. I have been working and going to school for the last six semesters. A few times it just about killed me. But, I pushed through, I made it, and it's over after I finish one last final. This feels momentous. This feels like it needs something to mark my accomplishment. On Friday, I am going to go to that consignment shop, and I am going to get the unattainable. My very first super fancy thing. I don't know what it will be yet, but I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
oh my goodness.
I went to the best consignment shop in the world yesterday. I tried on the most beautiful Trina Turk coat. It was a raspberry color, very vintage looking. It was even on sale for $90, which is a complete steal. Unfortunately, I'm on a spending hiatus until after Christmas. Of course, I had to go to the Trina Turk website to see what her stuff looks like. She has home stuff, y'all! And it's lovely!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Someone must buy these for me
OH MY GOSH. How gorgeous and ridiculous are these? Ladylike but eccentric. Just like me. I like to tell myself.
Just an observation
Prada
Madden Girl
Talbots
Chanel. Everyone is ripping off Chanel this season, EVEN PRADA.
I have to admit, I am not that into color blocking. I lived in Sewanee for so long, I used to joke with my friend Joan that we knew our clothes matched when we were wearing two solid colors together. I'm over it. I've been color blocking for years. That said, I wouldn't say no to those Chanel slingbacks.
Monday, November 28, 2011
The quinn
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Blackwatch plaid
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Born in the USA
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
makeup sampler
I'll admit it. I'm addicted to Sephora. During the three weeks I spent as a trophy wife, I probably went to Sephora at least twice a week. What else was I going to do with myself? Not surprisingly, I want this box full of best selling Sephora goodies.
Monday, November 14, 2011
stunning dress
Saturday, November 12, 2011
and what will hold this tote bag makeup kit?
tiny things
Friday, November 11, 2011
my christmas prezzie
From my dear sweet sister. Granted, she hasn't ordered it yet. But we are so going to buy these for each other. Hooray! So exciting!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Rosemary mint
I've been on a sulfate-free kick. If you are like me and are low-maintenance but prefer to look put together and non-slobby, you rely on two things-- accessorizing and quality beauty products. Sulfate free= soft and shiny hair that needs to be cut less often.
And it's amazing to be blow drying your hair and wonder, "what is that amazing smell?" and then realize it's your hair. A word to the wise though-- this rosemary mint thing is real. I'd advise washing yourself before conditioning, otherwise you might discover an uncomfortably minty fresh tingle in certain... ahem... sensitive regions.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wool skirt
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Bird shell
This charming shell is from the Gap. I was actually looking on their website for a scarf made of the same fabric, but couldn't find it. At any rate, when I was a kid, I read a lot of old books and they would describe cute and charming things as "cunning"... well, I think this is a perfect word for this shell.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Gabbie dress
Lovely basic sweater
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Return to sender
Super beautiful address stamps. Can be yours for $21.95 on etsy. Thanks to Jane Has a Job for bringing this etsy store to our attention!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Coin wallet
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Apple products
“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.” - Steve Jobs
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Cocktail ring
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Floral scarf
Eyelid primer
Worth every single penny. Hands down the best beauty product I have bought this year. I touch my eyes a lot. Despite that, this product keeps my eye makeup on for 12+ hours. At the end of the day, it looks like I just put on my eyeshadow. Not only does this product do what it says, it is also free from all those nasty chemicals that are in so many products. Lovely!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Satin d'Orsay Pumps
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Blush
This is my new blush. Tarte's Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in "Blissful." It is very pretty, and helps me look very pretty too.
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