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

August 27, 2013

Once again by pure coincidence one of my favorite basic skirts ( own skirt in blue, red and green ) perfectly matched a block of color in a top.

Effortless fashion.

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New faux ( ! ) leather booties by Steve Madden
Gold finish knot bracelet and matching earrings by Kate Spade