Exactly one year ago today I blogged about the arrival of my third niece. She’s since been promoted from the gạo to Lil A, though at the rate she’s growing, she’ll soon be Med A. She’s currently on her world tour and spending our birthday weekend with her maternal grandparents. I won’t get to see her for a bit longer …
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Is The Shoe Department Recession-proof?
It’s tax day here in the US and what better way to diffuse the pain of getting socked by Uncle Sam than a little retail therapy? As expected, very little foot traffic at the stores but tons of customer service. I see lots of fashionistas loitering as opposed to buying; we are all anxious for sale season to start. It …
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FWTWYL: Look 2
I can’t promise this particular series will always have exciting photos, but the whole point is to show this iconic bag’s versatility. So from the dressier Look 1 I’m taking it down a big notch to a very casual day at one of the Clippers’ last games. It was actually all about going to see the Mavs here in LA, …
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FIMTSO: The Tuxedo Shirt
At last count I have about 9…ok, 12 tuxedo shirts in my closet, so it looks like I’m destined to become a maître d’ or a symphony conductor. Or a female James Bond (though Larkie Bond just doesn’t sound as fab, does it?). Lucky for me, the tuxedo shirt makes its round every few seasons or so and I can …
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Inspirations Waiting To Happen
I’m not really a girly-girl but I do have a weakness for baubles and trinkets, especially if they involve pearls or gemstones; my birthstone is a diamond after all. In fact, I like to buy pearls and stones and gold findings because in my little storage cases, they are inspirations waiting to happen… I’ve been known to tinker with jewelry …