October 30, 2012

I decided to be a giant for Halloween :) Actually it is just the weird camera angle and I think my bright polka-dot top is scary enough!

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Fake leather boots from Sears
Bangles for Nordstrom and DeYoung Museum
Stacks of rings from Silpada and Borrega Springs
Triple silver circle earrings from Nordstrom

October 25, 2012

" It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly not desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off. "  

A quote from Woody Allen and might I add that one's hat may also blow off in their convertible on the way to their millinery class :)

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Great blue wool hat that I have owned for decades
Embroidered belt from Walmart
Gold bangles I've owned forever
Fake drop pearl earrings from Steinmart
Fake pearl bracelet I found in kids dress-up box
Favorite red shoes I've had forever by Steve Madden

October 23, 2012

WARNING: Boots will be worn in 90% of outfits until summer. 

Finally had a day that felt like fall so I'm dusting off my boots and wearing jewel autumn colors.

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Brown leather boots with perfect heel, toe shape and height from Aldo
Silver bangles
Diamond posts, gift from hubster 25 years ago
Beautiful necklace with peridot ( my birthstone ) in diamond shape setting, Christmas gift from hubster
Steel triple intwined band rings ( new, total Tiffany knock-off ) from Borrega Springs
Peridot ring from Silpada

October 21, 2012

Death defying fashion photo! Or just me and hubster goofing around out in the desert...again.

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Fabulous black knit circle scarf with FRINGE ( love it ) from Shadow Lounge, San Clemente
Woven straw flats from Urban Outfitters
Straw chapeau from H&M
Steel interlocked triple band ( bought it today ) from Borrega Springs, CA
Bling package; gold watch and bracelet, diamond hoops, wedding bands

October 18, 2012

" Why do you always wear a hat ?" " Cause it fits my head ". Robert Redford in the Horse Whisperer and me on the day of my millinery class

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Circle scarf from Nordstrom ( I love scarves as much as hats! )
Not precious metal earrings from Shadow Lounge
Purple glass stone ring that I made
Wool hat from I don't remember
Vinyl shoes from mall that I glued on belts ( see WeSew@blogspot )

October 16, 2012

This is the first time wearing this great sweater from sale rack at Anthropologie ( looked horrible on hanger ). Planned on wearing it with a skirt but, the proportions were WAY off; only good solution was skinny pants! Definitely felt borderline age inappropriate...

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Leather ankle boots from Marshalls
Stacked silver rings from Silpada
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Turquoise ring from Borrego Springs , CA
ARM PARTY! since I was already being inappropriate I just piled on the bangles :)

October 13, 2012

Enjoying a little retail therapy at the Desert Premium Outlets in Cabazon, CA. This place is so huge ( and HOT ) we never walk the entire outlet. This is my second favorite outlet after the other HUGE outlet bordering Mexico ( literally; the parking lot backs up to the border fence ).

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Felt cloche from Anthropologie; where there are ALWAYS cute hats!
Missoni ballet flats from the immediately sold out launch at Target
Triple circle necklace gift from my girlies
My "bling"; watch, earrings, wedding bands

October 11, 2012

"Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy, everyone stops to coo and talk about it. " 

This quote is by the Los Angeles extraordinary milliner Louise Green

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Fringed scarf ( new ) from some random store
Orange beaded bangle from DeYoung Museum store, San Francisco
Vintage circle pin from favorite resale store
Hoop earrings from Nordstrom
Leather pointy elf shoes by Lands End
Awesome wool spiral beret purchased YEARS ago in San Francisco

October 9, 2012

Tuesdays I teach from 10am to 6pm so comfort is VERY important. 

This outfit is super comfortable and hopefully kinda cute.

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Loafers by Bass
Steel hoops ( new ) from a silver store in mall
Stacked rings from Silpada
Silver bangles from Nordstrom

October 6, 2012

It just isn't San Francisco unless there is a cable car in the background :)

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Blue striped scarf from J Crew
Leather belt from forever
Leather sandal shoes ( starting to show wear! ) are favorites
Bling package- watch, earrings, wedding bands
Blue chunky knit wrap is beloved and purchased at OC Swapmeet years ago

October 5, 2012

Before noon in San Francisco

Meeting peeps for lunch down at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. It is a BEAUTIFUL day!

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Leopard print shoes from Zara
Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren
Bling jewelry- watch, earrings
Gold chain from boutique in Kona, Hawaii

Afternoon same day in San Francisco

It is October in San Francisco and the day is warmer than MANY I have spent in the city during the summer months.

 I believe it was Mark Twain who said " The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco ".

October 4, 2012

 

Thursday AM

Arriving for a long weekend in San Francisco! 

Travel attire is a light corduroy shirtdress that was drafted and sewn by me this summer. 

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Blue knit wrap purchased a few years ago at OC Swapmeet
Leather sandal shoes that are favorites
Diamond hoops
Stack rings from Silpada
Triple circle necklace gift from my girlies
Bling watch

Thursday PM

My trip meant I missed my millinery class but, after dinner I spotted this amazing Hat Shop.

Luckily it was closed for the day!

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Glitzy wrap gift from my daughter
Black satin pumps from Marshals
Diamond hoops
Bling watch

October 2, 2012

I love a warm October as much as anyone BUT, this heat is unbearable!

 Its got to be really hot to get me in a sleeveless garment.

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Sandals with tassels from DSW
Gold bangles from forever
Gold hoops from Nordstrom
Vintage sunflower brooch w/ladybug purchased online from my favorite secret site :)