November 29, 2012

This is my Billy Jack badass hat. You can't wear it without an attitude!

ps. it's also a nice rainy-day hat 

Who's Billy Jack? Just an ex-Green Beret hapkido expert who saved wild horses from being slaughtered for dog food AND protected a desert "freedom school" full of hippies.
Do I need to also state he is a fictional character played by Tom Laughlin in the 1971 movie?

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Favorite brown leather boots from Lohmans in San Francisco
Black felt hat from Anthropologie
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Twisted silver bracelet inherited from my Grandma who loved Indian jewelry
NEW bolo tie with turquoise stone found online at favorite resale site

November 27, 2012

Sorry for the weird blurry photo but, was in too big a rush to take a photo before work so this is end of the day going into our favorite restaurant, The Royal Khyber ( best Indian food ANYWHERE ).
My pants are actually gray and I am wearing a white shirt under my sweater-hope it didn't look that strange in real life. And whenever I wear my knit chain scarf I think of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghost of his partner Marley who wears a long chain that represents all his sins...

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Faux suede loafers from GAP that I snazzed up with an applique
Green knit chain scarf from shop in Laguna Beach, CA
Silver bracelet inherited from my Grandma
Silver ring with Greek key design bought on the Navigator Cruise ship
Silver hoops from silver store in mall

ps. The memories of where, when, and how I acquired stuff makes it special.

November 23, 2012

Hello shoppers, it is "black Friday" and I am part of the insanity at the Desert Premium Outlets in Cabazon, CA. Shopping uniform; white blouse, blue slacks with cuffs and super comfy loafers.

There were huge lines to just get into some stores. The longest lines were at Ugg, Coach, Prada (!) and Kate Spade.

Needless to say we avoided the stores with the lines but, found some GREAT deals at other stores.

Doesn't everyone in California need a Russian fur hat?

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Blue leather loafers by Aerosoles
Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren
Bling package- watch, earrings, wedding bands
Triple gold hoop necklace gift from my girlies

November 20, 2012

Day before Thanksgiving and I am pretty thankful I have the rest of the week off...of course I am also thankful for my health, family and happiness.

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Black leather wingtips with heels by Steve Madden
Scarf I sewed into a circle from Aldo
Triple stack ring from Borrega Springs
Silver earrings with pale pink pearl from Lohemans
Silver bangle from Nordstrom
Vintage pink brooch from favoritie thrift store

November 16, 2012

The Soldiers of the Sea Band of Brothers 13th Annual Marine Corps Ball was fashionably late this year  since the actual anniversary of the birth of the Marine Corps is November 10th but, with speakers, traditions, food and lots of dancing it was a really great time!

HAPPY 237TH YEAR MARINE CORPS

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Handsome young men in uniform outshine any accessory and heck yes we all danced!

November 15, 2012

Who doesn't love the thought of looking good while wearing a beret. Obviously I think a beret is a keen addition to my outfit and if you look at individuals throughout history I am part of an interesting beret wearing  group...

Henry VIII

Che Guevaro

Patty Hearst in the 1970s

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Purple pashima scarf from Nordsrom Rack
Purple Beret from H&M
Black pleather boots from Sears
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Triple band ring from Borrega Springs
Misc bangles
Green bead bracelet gift from student who visited Hawaii

November 13, 2012

A favorite student dyed a scarf in the dye class and then sewed it into this skirt in my fashion class. I loved it so much she gave it to me!! I swear she would have gotten an A anyways...

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New subtle burgundy leather boots from Nordstrom. I am pretty confident these are the last pair of boots I will purchase unless I find some really nice gray ones....
Assorted bangles and beaded bracelets
Abalone earrings from Hawaii street vendor
Triple ring from Borrega Springs
And special shout out to my new little ( size of a quarter ) enamel face pin. Purchased at Fountain Valley Licensed Artists sale/boutique last weekend.

November 11, 2012

A sunny freezing day in Southern California and I worked hard out in the orchard...okay, I actually only cut fruit from our one lemon tree but, it was a bountiful harvest!

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Favorite boots by Frye that I will keep forever! ( since it took forever to break them in )
Gold hoops from Nordstrom
New knit beret from H&M that I am wearing ALOT

November 8, 2012

It was a cold, blustery day...perfect for wearing a hat, so of course I did not wear a hat since I already had on a cape. One piece of extreme clothing per outfit :)

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Pointy leather shoes from Target's Dolce Vita capsule collection
Bejeweled head piece ( kinda like a hat? ) gift from girlies
Diamond posts gift from hubster decades ago
Vintage Brooch from Goodwill
Bangles from miscellaneous sources

November 6, 2012

Get your red, white and blue on...it's election day. Hope I'm not feeling just blue at the end of the day...

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Circle knit striped scarf from JCrew
Red suede ballet shoes from Zara
Silver ring with red stone from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Silver hoops from Nordstrom
Miscellaneous bangles from miscellaneous places

November 4, 2012

Decided to give nature a try this weekend so hubster and I drove out to Indian Canyon in Palm Springs, CA. Didn't see any Indians but hiked on well marked trails through beautiful scenery. Indian Canyon is an interesting little oasis in the desert. And yes it was HOT- 94 degrees!

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Straw hat from Sutter's Mill in Sacramento, CA
New neon sneakers ( which are now filthy ) from Aidias
Steel hoops form Silver store in mall
Triple interlocked steel bands from Borrego Springs, CA
Bangles from Nordstrom
Sunglasses by Ralph Lauren

AND my new favorite accessory- my 135 BMW!!! It's so cute!

November 2, 2012

How SWEET to know the organizers of the Orange County Chocolate Festival! I'm dressed for the V.I.P. party that had food, freebies, fun and lots of twists on chocolate.

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My favorite accessory of all- my hubster!

November 1, 2012

" Cock your hat - angles are attitudes " Frank Sinatra

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Wool felt hat from Anthropologie
Black loafers by Dana Buchman
Cameo brooch from vintage store on Magnolia Ave in Burbank, CA
Gold bangles I've had forever
Gold hoops from Nordstrom
Stacked rings from Silpada and Borrega Springs, CA