September 24, 2013

Felt very fashion forward in my mixed prints! Even my shoes didn't match!

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Leather three tone sandals from long ago ( almost given to Goodwill numerous times )
Gold tone knot bracelets and earrings by Kate Spade
Misc gold and gold tone rings

September 21, 2013

On this sunny Saturday I quite enjoyed an afternoon tea party at the very glitzy St Regis Resort on the coast in beautiful Dana Point, CA.

The fancy setting did not deter me from stacking my plate and gorging on a  delectable assortment of finger sandwiches, various nibbles, and tasty deserts. 

And hats off to fabulous hats worn by a few of the ladies.

And until the middle of November there is every opportunity to stumble upon an elephant...or a whole herd like these in the lobby of the St Regis. 

Dana Point is the location of the first Elephants on Parade in the USA.

These half scale elephants were really spectacular.

September 19, 2013

Thursdays are my casual day because I only teach one class in the afternoon. 

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Faux leather wingtips from H&M with cool Cole Haan orange laces
Favorite scarf from J Crew
Gold knot bracelet and earrings by Kate Spade gift from hubster

September 18, 2013

Today was all about me so I treated myself to a FABULOUS ( very warm ) day in Los Angeles!

It was a great day to be me.

 First stop was at FIDM ( Fashion Institute of Design and Manufacturing ) to see the 7th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design. The exhibit lasts until Oct 17 and consists of over 100 costumes from 15 different TV shows. 

You used to be able to sneak photos but, security has been greatly improved and there is no chance of any furtive shots :( 

So go see it yourself; you won't be disappointed.

Next on my fun agenda was the always intriguing Michael Levine Loft.

Fabric is sold by the pound and the large store has dozens of huge cardboard boxes FILLED with fabric in all widths, lengths and fibers. 

So it's a giant scavenger hunt.

What I bought

5 &1/2 pounds of fabric I just couldn't resist (  $13.50 total ) at the Loft
Trims for projects ( $25 !! ) from regular priced Michael Levine store

Sometimes LA can really suck, but today I left with my head full of ideas and a bag full of possibilities.

September 17, 2013

Wearing my school " uniform " of a scarf, jacket and flats.

Finally cooling down so layers aren't a sauna...

Hurry up Fall weather!

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New dolce vita fabric flats with metallic toe from Saks Fifth Ave sale rack
Black leather belt with silver buckle
Vintage brooch from favorite online resale site
Misc silver earrings, bracelets, ear cuff
Triple fabric scarf from Zara

September 12, 2013

Sssshhhhhh... I am wearing shorts to work. 

It's very casual but, my boss is on sabbatical so I'm hoping no one notices.

It's also about 90 degrees outside but, must always hide un-toned arms!

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Magenta leather sandals by Jeffrey Campbell from Anthropologie
Vintage pink rhinestones brooch from online resale site
New faux gold triple stack rings from favorite resale store
Diamond posts gift from hubster decades ago

September 10, 2013

I really liked the clean lines of this outfit; hard to go wrong with a blue jacket, white shirt and khaki pants ( too bad my posture is awful ).

And the pants end at the new length for Fall which is right at the ankle and my new ankle booties are also very fashion forward.

Ankles are my emphasis for Fall 2013.

The rest of me is getting pretty decrepit :)

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New faux leather booties from Zara
Silver bangle, posts, ear cuff, and rings from misc places
Circle necklace from Steinmart
Fabric flower brooch from International Quilt show at Long Beach (?)

September 8, 2013

The theme of the weekend was tall ships and pirates!

Seven tall historic ships sailed into Dana Point Harbor for the weekend and festivities, pirates, and LOTS of visitors followed.

Pirate themed crafts were on display and these Tricorn hats were exquisitely made of leather! 

Amazing workmanship and I was too chicken to ask how much the hats cost.

I always have a soft spot for hats although I doubt I would ever have an occasion to wear the three sided turned up brim Tricorn that was last popular in the 17th and 18th century.

Wanna-be pirates were everywhere!

And some pirates were better than others. 

Tall ships, crafts and pirates are all fine but, here is what really made my heart sing...

fresh hot kettle corn!

Shiver me timbers it was delicious!!

September 5, 2013

OMG! Today was a scorcher and after work I had to impress someone who would inevitably ask me what I do...and in this TERRIBLE outfit I had to say " fashion instructor'!

When the heat is on ( in more than one way ) I seem to wilt.

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Favorite leather sandals by Lucky purchased at Macys San Francisco
Silver bangles and hoops from Nordstrom
Silver ear cuff and little silver/pearl ring from Sawdust Festival Laguna Beach

September 4, 2013

Extra long Labor Day weekend because it was a faculty development day off yesterday. 

I totally developed some serious relaxation.

Today was business and I had to see some folks about some stuff down at the city.

ps. I am once again a brunette

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Favorite leather/fabric sandals from DSW
Most favorite boater style hat from I don't remember
Gold hoops gift from girlies
Faux gold circle bracelet from Whistles Boutique, London, UK

Labor Day Weekend

Total beach bum for the total weekend.

R.I.P. Summer of 2013

August 29, 2013

Digging my new Changyeostyle top ( go to www.Changyeostyle.com ), which is a fashion line by my two former FASH 100 students Annie Chang and Angelina Yeo.

The sleeve knit fabric looks like peeling flesh just like a zombie :)

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Favorite leather/fabric sandals from DSW bought for $12 in November
Favorite glow-in-the-dark resin embalmed beetle ring from SF Chinatown
Tiny post earrings and triple stack steel rings