Archive for January, 2010

  • Wardrobe Show & Tell: Dresses from Spain

    Wardrobe Show & Tell: Dresses from Spain

    I got a few dresses from Spain and here are some quick shots of them. This one has a sort of Asian flair with the waves and the patterns. This one is a strapless dress that doesn’t QUITE fit over my ribcage. Luckily, it came...

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  • A Neutral doesn’t have to always mean BLACK

    A Neutral doesn’t have to always mean BLACK

    Before I started consciously thinking about my wardrobe, I always wore black. Sometimes all black. All the time. White skirt? Black top. Jeans? Black top. Red tank top? Black sweater and black pants. Suit? Black. I soon realized that it wasn’t that flattering of a...

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  • More Closets: All the other Inspirational Ones

    More Closets: All the other Inspirational Ones

    Miley Cyrus’ closet

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  • Wardrobe Show and Tell: Purple Fluttery Top with Waterlily Necklace

    Wardrobe Show and Tell: Purple Fluttery Top with Waterlily Necklace

    It’s hard to see, but on the right of this picture, there are little rosettes made out of the same fabric. The cool accent piece today is this waterlily necklace that I am in love with. Came with two necklaces — in black wire or...

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  • What the muff?? Hooves as Shoes as a new trend..

    What the muff?? Hooves as Shoes as a new trend..

    That’s right. I now patent “What the muff” as my substitute for something a lot less PG-13. By Iris Schiefferstein They look like Pan’s hooves: Here’s are all the commercialized pieces: These are by Alexander McQueen Are we on board with this or not? I...

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  • Closets, Wardrobes and Inspiration. Oh my!

    Closets, Wardrobes and Inspiration. Oh my!

    I. Love. Closets. I love seeing what people wear and how they organize/arrange it. This post is all about Celebrity Closets. More to come! Sex and the City

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  • Wardrobe Show and Tell: Cobalt Blue Ruffles paired with Black

    Wardrobe Show and Tell: Cobalt Blue Ruffles paired with Black

    Went a little black and blue today. I tried grey and blue but I felt with the grey wrap I had, it was too poufy and it competed against the blue. Or squished it down so that the ruffles were hidden :\ I like the...

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  • Belt it out!

    Belt it out!

    Belts can be scary creatures. When done right, they elevate an outfit and make it look chic. But when done wrong, it can look like it is a serpent eating your midsection. This is particularly true if you have a large bust. There’s not enough...

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  • Vivienne Westwood’s Wallpaper Couture

    Vivienne Westwood’s Wallpaper Couture

    Isn’t this stuff incredible? Wallpaper clothing! Must not be very comfortable, but they are interesting at least. I’d wear that wallpaper dress and be uncomfortable if I had to. So pretty. Via Ferohhhsh! P.S. I REALLY WANT THIS TRENCH COAT! From Burberry X Collette, about...

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  • On the hunt for a beautiful, functional high quality bag

    On the hunt for a beautiful, functional high quality bag

    Oh beautiful bags.. how I adore thee A beautiful bag or a purse can make your heart flutter. But how many bags or purses have we seen out there with practical functions built in to the design that make the lightbulb over your head go:...

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