July 30, 2012

This is my Spanish peasant look. I imagine Pablo Picasso painting my image...of course, both my eyes would be on the same side of my nose :)

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Vintage green enamel flower brooch from a thrift store
Pearl bracelet ( maybe was once my daughters' ? )
Enamel and silver bangles from Nordstrom
Pearl earrings from Nordstrom Rack
New silver and peridot ( my birthstone ) stack rings from Silpada

July 28, 2012

Happy Birthday to my father-inlaw! Surprise 80th birthday in Sacramento at the Elks Lodge ( notice Elk head :). It wasn't as sweltering hot as I anticipated but, still plenty hot.

I totally scored on my outfit which I purchased on Thursday from my favorite resale store. White eyelet dress was new Coldwater Creek, with tags attached, purchased for $20. Beautiful Cole Haan sandals for $15. SOLD!

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Gold hoops from Nordstrom

Gold locket gift from Hubby 19 years ago from Tiffanys

Gold bangles from forever

Blue lapis bracelet from favorite resale store

Cole Haan sandals from favorite resale store

July 27, 2012

After driving for 7 hours to get to Sacramento a nice meal at Ruth Chris was great. But I confess I probably could have skipped my third glass of wine at dinner.

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Blue knit wrap is a year-round favorite purchased years ago at OC swap meet.
Gray patent leather sandals by Nine West
Bangles from Nordstrom
Same old tangerine purse from Kate Spade

July 26, 2012

I swore I would post the good, the bad, and the ugly...and today is just bad.
Totally uninspired so basically just threw on jeans and a t-shirt, then tried to dress it up :(

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Espadrilles from Soda
Bangles from Nordstrom
Blue lapis bead bracelet from resale store
Turquoise ring inherited from Grandma
Silver hoops from Nordstrom

July 25. 2012

Denim skirts are a must-have wardrobe basic. Great for work or play. 

Today it's work.

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No name sandals from DSW
Necklaces ( love ) at least 5 years ago from Aldo
Brooch from thrift shop
Bangles from China town and Nordstrom
Rings from Mexico and Maui
Glasses ( which I've given to my daughter because they're too goofy ) from Aldo
Belt ( oops, not in photo ) from Shadow Lounge, San Clemente

July 24, 2012

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go...

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Sandals from Nordstrom Rack
Jade earrings from funky gift shop in Big Sur, California
Turquoise ring from equally funky gift shop in Jerome, Arizona
Jade band from funky, junky gift shop on Maui
Bangles form China town San Francisco and Nordstrom
Beautiful velvet flower pin ( gift from my girlies ) from Sawdust Festival, Laguna Beach, CA

July 23, 2012

Just another Monday, not a fun day. Kinda going with a circle theme; circle belt buckle, circle necklace, circle earrings, etc...

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Brown patent leather belt form Ann Taylor Loft
Oversize glamour sunglasses form BCBG
Hot pink polish from OPI
Sandals are fake Steve Madden wanna-bes
Bangles from San Francisco China Town and Nordstrom
Big hoop earrings from Nordstrom
Jade band from little town on Maui
Turquoise ring from Borrega Springs

July 22, 2012

Overlook of Hoover Dam at Nevada/Arizona border. Only 114 degrees out!

 

Purchased proper headgear from funky Route 66 Museum in Kingman Arizona. 

A girl can never have too many hats.

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Hat from Route 66 Museum
Same summer favorites; retro cat-eye glasses from Ann Taylor Loft
Plastic flip flops by Coach
Silver bangles from Nordstrom
Turquoise ring ( I am currently obsessed with turquoise ) from Borrega Springs resale shop
Silver ring from art fair on Maui  

July 21, 2012

When Hubster gets a new ride there is only one thing to do;

Road Trip!

Somewhere with triple digit temperature, maybe Arizona? Yet I still look cool. LOL

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Awesome straw fedora by Eric Javits from Nordstrom
No name sandals from DSW
Retro cat-eye glasses from Ann Taylor Loft
Tangerine purse by Kate Spade
Gold bangles I've had forever
Gold hoops are Christmas gift from my girlies
Incredibly cute laptop case, gift from my hubby ( he said it looked like me ), by Marc Jacobs

July 19, 2012

Another hot summer day and originally I was wearing this skirt pulled up to my underarms as a dress. However I move about my classroom constantly and I did not want any  ' costume malfunctions '.

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3/4 sleeve white denim jacket ( it's a summer basic! ) from Ann Taylor Loft
knit skirt/dress only $10 from sample sale in California Mart, Los Angeles
no name sandal shoes are favorites for a third summer
glasses from Ann Taylor Loft
bangle bracelet w/charm from Nordstrom
hoop earrings from Nordstrom
wood and metal necklace ( purchased at least 5 years ago ) from Fossil

July 18, 2012

ROAD TRIP!

Driving the Saddleback College 12 passenger van full of my Fashion students up to Los Angeles fabric district.

Yup, it's gonna be HOT.

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Hippie satchel from Cozumel, Mexico
Brown not-leather sandals are Steve Madden knock-offs
L'oreal blue polish #530 on my toes
New crocheted/straw brim slouchy cap ( love ) from Anthropologie

July 17, 2012

Just another day at work in the hot summer. 

I made this skirt from McCalls pattern M5591. I've actually made three different skirts from this pattern because I love the pockets, pleats and wide band at the bottom which makes it easy to mix prints.

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Gray patent leather summer sandals from Nine West

Old school glasses from Aldo

Enamel and silver bangle bracelets from Nordstrom

Multi color beaded necklace from random surf shop on Balboa Island

July 16, 2012

There are only two ways to wear pants now- big leg or skinny leg. 

I say ' go big or go home! '

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New cat eye glasses ( love ) from Ann Taylor Loft

Sandals are old, old, old but, I painted the strap two tone ( see WeSew blog )

Flower earrings from Fossil 

Fun day Sunday

Just cruising down the coast with hubby on a hot summer day

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Straw hat with Buddha embroidery by True Religion

Knit circle scarf from I don't remember

Espadrille style sandals from Aerosoles

Tangerine purse from Kate Spade

July 4, 2012

Patriotic pool parties  require a proper patriotic ensemble.

Hooray to wear the red, white and blue!

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3/4 sleeve, white denim jacket by Ann Taylor Loft

Striped knit scarf ( sewn into a circle by me ) from J Crew

Neutral woven sandals from Nordstrom Rack by Sesto Meucci

Welcome to my fashion diary

This is my third attempt at creating a blog that will interest people. The first blog, WeSew, is meant to be informative and interesting, an academic approach to blogging.

My next blog, Stuff by JD, is still informative and strictly a DIY blog full of my never-ending projects. I just have to find time to actually complete the projects :)

This blog is completely self-centered and frankly I don't give a #@>! if no one ever looks at it.

It's me on any day that I must put on a costume acceptable to the world. 

I'm middle-age and there's no hiding that fact but, girls still wanna have fun!