Sunday, February 2, 2014

January 30, 2014


Have been afraid to wear this jacket ever since I got it because I can't tell if it's black or navy blue !
Today I figured out a brilliant solution and wore it with neutrals
 and a new scarf that has black AND blue in it :)
Problem solved.


Accessory Close-up
Lucky sandals that don't hurt my broken toe
New scarf from boutique in San Francisco
Bangles, bracelets and earrings by Kate Spade

January 28, 2014


Sad to say I have broken my self imposed dress code and am wearing jeans.
But it's a night class and I am tired before I even start.


Accessory Close-up
Leather and cloth sandals from DSW
Vintage brooch from online thrift site
Bangles and bracelets all gifts from Hubster and all by Kate Spade

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Mad Hatter


 Fifteen hours after my first week of classes ended I was leaving on a jet plane...


for a three day millinery blitz at Wayne Wichern's Millinery Studio in Burlingame


There were new hats to try on,


 vintage hats to admire.


and then off to San Francisco and dinner with my girlies.


Wake up early, early to catch the bus to catch the BART to


spend another day immersed in millinery


learning millinery tricks of the trade,


and how to make hats.


What people are wearing in San Francisco



LOL! My girlie and I discover we're on the same bus :)


Another fun evening with my girlies.


Another early, early morning at the bus to go to BART to go…


trim my hats!
It's like the frosting on the cake; makes it sweet.


Egads, this dead bird head another student wanted to use 
to trim their hat was not so sweet.



Another evening with my girlies and friend


Shared some laughs


Wore my new cool hat I'd made and 
had a woman ask if I was British ? 
LOL 


One last lunch with the girlies


What thank you bottles of wine wear


and then I packed up my hats and left.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

January 22, 2014


Wham Bam I am back in class again! 
This semester I teach Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings but, the good news is I have off Thursday through Tuesday morning.
Hello long weekends !!


Accessory Close-up
Leather sandals by Lucky ( comfortable on my broken toe )
Bangles by Kate Spade Christmas gift from hubster
Diamond posts gift from hubster decades ago
Cool astrology necklace from my girlie ( star formation for Leo )

January 21, 2014


Egads, this is the best I could throw together for my all important first impression outfit for the first class of the semester. 
I must confess I am caring less and less what students think of me.


Accessories Close-up
Bright scarf I sewed into a circle
Knot bracelet by Kate Spade and matching knot earrings ( not in photo )
Brooch I have had for 30+ years
Leather sandals by Lucky

January 20, 2014


Let me explain why I'm dressed for winter on top and summer on my feet…
I broke my little toe in Hawaii and cannot wear any shoe that touches my little toe :(


But, injuries were forgotten because I got to have coffee with my dearest friend
Mary Ann.
 I've known her for 35+ years but, she married a soldier so she has moved all over the past 20 years.
Always a treat to catch up face to face.

January 19, 2014


Sweet good-bye after 4 weeks to my girlie that I adore.