August 30, 2012

It is week two of my millinery class and I am determined to wear a hat to every class. Here is this week's head-topper.

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Straw chapeau from Anthropologie
Leather sandals are ancient from Payless
Necklace is little robot part compass/part clock from craft show in LA
Big hoops from somewhere
Jade band from Maui
New jade bead bracelet gift from a student ( ! )

August 28, 2012

Second week of classes and I am still trying to impress students with my cool, fashionable aesthetic LOL! And I wanted to wear my white pants before Labor Day although fashion magazines are stating it is now okay to wear white AFTER Labor Day.

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Leather belt from Fossil
Gold bangles from forever
New jade bead bracelet gift from student today :)
Gold hoops from Nordstrom
Gold necklace ( love it! ) by Dogeared and gift from my girlies
New crazy giant ring out of mystery material from Crafted ( see WeSew )
Leather sandals by Meucci from Nordstrom Rack

August 26, 2012

On a very, very sunny Sunday my hubster and I drove up the coast for a little relief. Lots of fun stops at the Dana Point Harbor, Huntington Beach Pier and Crafted ( see WeSew blog ) in San Pedro.
We might have escaped the heat but, lots of people and crowds.

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Straw hat from Nordstrom
Black patent leather sandals by Enzo Angiolini
Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren
Silver bangle from Nordstrom
Silver earrings from Nordstrom

August 23, 2012

This semester I am an instructor AND a student. 

I am taking a millinery class and am so, so, excited.

I also vow to wear a different hat to class each week.

This is week 1 hat...

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Cool newsboy cap I've owned forever
Suede tuxedo slipper shoes from the GAP
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Blue lapis bead bracelet from resale store
Silver bangle from Nordstrom
Beaded 'evil eye' bracelet gift from daughter and purchased in Turkey

August 21, 2012

Today is the first day of classes for the Fall semester. I made a conscience effort to appear adult, intelligent, authoritative and, of course, fashionable. Did my disguise succeed?
 

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Color block shoes from Nine West

Reversible belt from Ann Taylor

Bangles from misc sources

New diamond hoops

Velvet flower brooch past birthday gift from my girlies

August 19, 2012

Finally an action shot! I was trying to pose by a newly planted tree and instead hubster snapped a shot of me tripping into the mud. ugh

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No name sandals from DSW
Straw hat from sale bin at Anthropologie
Diamond hoops gift from hubster 4 days ago
Necklace gift from my girlies by Dogeared

August 16, 2012

Division meeting, department meeting, meeting with computer faculty, meeting myself coming and going... Too much to do on too hot a day.

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Bright orange sandals last summer from Urban Outfitters
Bangle arm party from numerous sources
Straw chapeau by True Religion
Diamond hoop earrings a birthday gift

August 15, 2012

Spent a great day in Los Angeles at the exhibit of Emmy winning costumes from shows like Boardwalk Empire, Downtown Abbey, Pretty Little Liars, lots of Once Upon a Time, and more. 

Super hot day but, super fun day.

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Straw chapeau from H&M
Bangle arm party from numerous places
Silver ball earrings from Ralph Lauren
Red leather flats from Ann Taylor

 Happy Birthday to me!

The fun began after dark with a lovely dinner and surprise gifts that left me speechless!

Best day ever.

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NEW  Louis Vuitton purse ( !!!!!!!!! )

NEW diamond hoop earrings ( !!!!!!! )

Favorite pewter color shoes with beaded fringe from Broadway Shoes

Wedding rings

Rolex with blue lapis face 

August 12, 2012

Here is my favorite reason to go to San Francisco...hanging out with my girlies who both live in the Bay area. 

They are obviously much more stylish than their momster.

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Scarf ( I sewed into a circle ) from JCrew
Leather sandal shoes from Steinmart
Turquoise ring from shop in Borrega Springs
Stack rings from Silpada
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Bangle bracelets from miscellaneous places
New evil eye beaded bracelet ( love ) gift from daughter and bought in Turkey

August 11, 2012

Today is shopping day in Union Square and obviously I have not begun yet because I have no shopping bags!

Twenty minutes later I am surrounded by shoes at the huge three story DSW shoe store.

Only purchased the darling black tassel sandal shoe in my hand. 

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Leather backpack from favorite used clothing website
Leather sandals purchased for $8 in December from Jeffreys SoMA, San Francisco
Stack rings from Silpada
Bangles from miscellaneous places
Silver hoops from Nordstrom

August 10, 2012

Caught the 8am flight to San Francisco for some summer fun. First stop was the AMAZING Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at the DeYoung Museum. More on the show at WeSew.blogspot.com

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Leather sandal shoe ( love ) from Steinmart
Scarf ( I sewed into a circle ) from some mall store
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Stack rings from Silpada
Enamel and silver bangles from Nordstrom
NEW orange glass bead bangle ( love ) from De Young Museum gift shop

August 9, 2012

School's out for summer!! 

Last day of my 8 week summer classes and I am happy. 

Also happy I will no longer have to dress up everyday although obviously I've been slacking the last few days :( 

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Exhausted decades old ( still love ) summer flats from Payless
Large unknown metal hoops from Nordstrom
Stack rings fromSilpada
Enamel and silver bangles from Nordstrom

August 8, 2012

My big pants are a big favorite. They are just barely long enough but, extremely comfortable.

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Summer sandals from Nordstrom Rack
Same old enamel bangles
Gold hoop earrings from Nordstrom
Class ring from CSUF
Gold enamel flower ball necklace from JCrew

August 7, 2012

Egads, the humidity!! It is not just hot today but also extremely humid. Yuck. And yes I am just that lazy that I threw on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Tried to dress it all up with a scarf :)

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Polka dot scarf ( I sewed it into a circle ) from Aldo
Bangles from China town and Nordstrom
No name sandals from DSW
Stack rings from Silpala
Drop pearl earrings from Loehmans

August 6, 2012

This is the real picture of me going to work- loaded down like a pack mule. Only three more days and then my summer school session is over. Of course I'll still have to grade all the finals and projects and submit grades and......

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Enamel bird pin from thrift store
Enamel and silver bangles from Nordstrom
Silver hoop earrings from Nordstrom
Stack rings from Silpala
Leather sandal shoes are favorites and no idea where I got them

August 5, 2012

Today my nephew was awarded the rank of Eagle scout. 

We are all very proud of him; good job Jack!

For the afternoon ceremony at Lido Isle Yacht Club I went a little dotty in a favorite dress by Ann Klein.

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Open toe shoes ( with dots ) by Oscar de la Renta
Pearl earrings are Christmas gift from decades ago
Wedding ring; I've worn it for 24 years
Gold Rolex with blue lapis face is 1989 college graduation gift from hubby
Gold bangles from who knows where
Fake pearl bracelet that I think is from daughter's childhood dress-up

August 3, 2012

This is my favorite most extreme outfit to wear; but it means I'm going to kayak so it's a GREAT day!

Accessory Necessities 

Hat with detachable ear curtain by OR ( Outdoor Research )
Sport glasses by Oakley
70 proof sunscreen by Neutrogena
Lip balm by chapstick
Gloves by Bally Total Fitness
Flip flops from Oahu
Water from Costco

August 2, 2012

T.G.I.T.!! Thank God it's Thursday.

Thursday is actually my last day of the work week because I have Fridays off ( thank God again ). So this is my casual Friday/Thursday look. Basically jeans and a top just like last Thursday :) It's tiring to put together outfits four days in a row. No wonder celebrities need stylists!

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Same old cat-eye glasses from Ann Taylor
Stack silver rings with peridot from Silpada
Silver hoop earrings from Nordstom
Enamel and silver bangles from Nordstrom
New sandals from Steve Madden

August 1, 2012

Nothing like a nice pair of linen trousers on a hot summer day. Top it off with a striped shirt and it's anchors away!

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Enamel and silver bangles from Nordstrom and Chinatown
Strands of beads form Aldo
Beads with turquoise pendant made by daughter about 15 years ago
Stack silver rings with peridot by Silpada
Turquoise man ring from funky Borrega Springs store
Green leather flower sandals from Jeffreys in SOMA, San Francisco
Cat eye glasses from Ann Taylor

July 31,2012

Today was hot, my outfit...not so hot. But I am glad Wilma Flintstone lent me her necklace.

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Shoes are ancient- I covered the front strap in fabric some years ago.
Same enamel and silver bracelets from Nordstrom
Weird stone necklace from sidewalk vendor in San Francisco
Bead earrings made by me 25 years ago
New stack rings ( love ) from Silpada