Retro Style

Some of you may remember this skirt/sweater combo from last winter. I love it so - especially paired with these great (and completely weather inappropriate) heels and matching purse!

Outfit Details: 

Sweater and Skirt, Thrifted. Purse, ??? (have had forever). Shoes, shopplasticland.com

Autumn in the City

Outfit details: 
Jacket, Nordstrom. Sweater, Skirt and Boots, thrifted. Purse, (Coach) Gifted. Glasses, Foko. Hat, World Market. 

Under the Cherry Moon

I want to live life to the ultimate high
Maybe I'll die young like heroes die
Maybe I'll kiss u some wild special way
If nobody kills me or thrills me soon,
I'll die in your arms under the cherry moon



Prince, "Under the Cherry Moon" 

Outfit Details: 
Blouse, ModCloth.com. Jeans, leather gloves and shoes, thrifted. Jacket, Nordstrom 

Not to be Outdone

So, I was all ready to go this morning when my husband came out looking like the proverbial "million dollars": black jeans, purple button-up long sleeved shirt, gray corduroy sports jacket, and brilliantly white, previously unworn sketchers. Needless to say, I hauled my little butt right back into the closet to find something more suitable to wear, even as he followed me, protesting that what I was wearing was fine. Here's what I ended up wearing. I wish I'd taken a photo of him so you could see how great he looked, but he prefers to remain behind the camera :).

Outfit Details:
Sweater, thrifted. Skirt, gift from Becky. Boots, thrifted. Broach, thrifted. Pearl and gold necklace and Coach purse, gifts from my husband.

Stormy Weather

Purple tights today with my Payless booties, and my green dress. It's a casual look, but just quirky enough that I like it.

Outfit Details: 
Dress, thrifted. Tights, Target. Booties, Payless. Necklace, gifted. Ring, independent jeweler, Glasses, Foko 

Lady In Red

My husband and I got a new Canon camera, which we took to the park and took some photos with on an absolutely perfect autumn day.

It started getting windy and I almost had a "Marilyn" moment :)

Outfit Details: 
Dress, thrifted. Shoes, Marshalls. Bracelet, Nordstrom. Broach, thrifted. Purse (Coach) Gift from Mr. Not-in-Pajamas.

Autumn Riding

This reminds me of a riding outfit, and I love the autumn colors of this shirt. 

Outfit Details:
Shirt, Jeans, and Boots, thrifted.

Tribute to Ashby from Californication

For those of you who watched the second season of Californication, you will recall the character Ashby, who Hank Moody wrote the autobiography about. I loved his character, and here is my fashion tribute to him.

Outfit Details:
Vest, Shirt, Belt, Glasses and Jeans, all thrifted. Booties, Payless. Vodka, Imperia

Blue Suede Shoes

I found these great shoes at the thrift store for $2.50!  I love them! And thank goodness for sunny days! It's been gloomy/rainy for a week, and I was starting to get seriously depressed. I'm solar powered! Oh, and, as you can see, we got curtains! Yay!

Outfit Details: 
Everything, Thrifted! 

Corporate America

Headed to an early afternoon, and am dressing the part accordingly. Got my new hair and a little darker color. What do you think?

Outfit Details: 
Sweater and necklace, thrifted. Slacks, Marshalls. Shoes, Payless. 

Going to the Salon

This is from yesterday - I was on my way to see Oz at Roca Salon, and fired off some quick shots of my "before" hair.

Outfit Details: 
Once again, everything you see here, belt, boots, jeans, sweater and tank are all Thrifted!!! 

Part 2: My Trips to France

In 2002 I returned to France, and spent two weeks in Dinard, a small town off the Emerald Coast, on the North Eastern coast of France (one of the closest points on France to England). We also visited Mont St. Michel, a thousand year old fortress that is completely enclosed by the sea every high tide.

Me, with Mont. St. Michel in the background

Inside the fortress

The beach in Dinard

My wonderful friend Marsella, the most beautiful, witty, elegant, mischievous French woman I've ever had the pleasure to know

A 24 year old me, standing in the open window of our rented vacation home

Almost Famous

Remember the movie "Almost Famous" with Kate Hudson? She wore a awesome suede and fur (mine is real suede, but faux fur) jacket, and I just loved it. Here is my version of an "Almost Famous" look. 

Outfit Details: 

Everything I have on, from my boots, to the belt, to the jeans, sweater jacket and gloves are all THRIFTED!!! Woooo!!! 

'Cause Baby It's Cold Outside

Thats the title of an old duet featuring Louis Armstrong... Look it up if you like jazz... it's a lovely, fun, song about love in the winter.

Outfit Details: 
Everything thrifted (woo-hoo)! 

Part 1 of 2: my two trips to France

In the early spring of 2001 I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Paris. Here are some photos of my experience eight years ago, around the Eiffel Tower, and enjoying a ballet at the Paris Opera House.

Me near the Eiffel Tower

Along the bank of the Seine

The program for the ballet we saw at the Opera House

My dear friend Marcella and I in our private box at the Opera House. It was such a magical night!

A very happy, twenty-three year old me.

I miss Paris. I can't wait to go back....