For sure I’m no Chanel expert, but every few days or so I’d get an email from (mostly) strangers who ask for my opinion about this label’s bags, RTW, shoes and sometimes even jewelry. I’m happy to oblige, not because I like to dispense advice (no one heeds it anyway!) but because if there were a contest to see who …
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Tokidoki
I’ve been a big fan of Kidrobot for all its quirky toys from Japan and Europe. Loitering in their stores reminds me of running around Tokyo collecting trinkets/toys from the seemingly endless vending machines. After all, Japan has about 1 vending machine to every 23 people or so according to recent stats. Tokidoki, which means sometimes in Japanese, is a …
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Black Daisies
Summer sales broke on June 2 pretty much nationwide so I’m curious as to what you all have managed to score. This time around I’ve been more selective, not necessarily by choice but by necessity. First, I’m technically still on a shopping ban and second, there’s been very little inventory leading up to sales anyway. So I’ve not too much …
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What, Me, A Grandma?
It’s been a while since I wrote about Coco, the stray cat that adopted me as a surrogate feeder. Coco hasn’t stopped by my patio for food in about a week, and I was almost resolved to stop leaving food outside since I didn’t want to encourage the raccoons. But today our paths crossed and I found a very hungry …
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FIMTSO: The Black Cardigan
In southern Cal there’s a weather pattern called June gloom. It refers to a marine layer resulting in chilly, overcast mornings that warm into sunny afternoons, followed by cool evenings. I suspect this weather condition is a big reason why I am such a cardigan fanatic. The cardigan is a true fashion best friend…it helps you layer your way through …