March 23rd, 37 years ago, my parents were married in Southern California, at The Mission Inn.
Wedding Day, circa 1974.
To the most loving and amazing parents, Happy Anniversary and congratulations.
I love you! CC xoxo
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March 23rd, 37 years ago, my parents were married in Southern California, at The Mission Inn.
To the most loving and amazing parents, Happy Anniversary and congratulations.
I love you! CC xoxo
In misc. ·
Just thought I would post some fun photos for this rainy/snowy Wednesday! xoxo
Found this old photo from two summers ago. Look how tan I was! I really like this outfit and think I will resurect it when the weather gets warmer.
Found this photo while browsing Jenni’s blog, I Spy DIY. I love how Erica of Honestly WTF mixes her metals so effortlessly.
Came across this recipe for fried rice with an egg on top while perusing the blog, Milk and Mode
Having serious food envy after seeing this yummy egg sammie on Sterling Style.
In How To ·
What I’m Wearing: 1. H&M Blouse and UO Shorts 2. Charlotte Russe Necklace / Wanted Shoes 3. H&M Blazer 4. RayBan Sunglasses / Coach Bag 5. H&M Jacket
How To Recreate It:
1. I started with my my favorite, yet very billowy, polka dotted blouse that has a tendency to makes me look like a ballon when it’s not tucked in or tamed by another layer. (Hence the basis of this paper doll post!) Next, I chose my burnt orange shorts to offset the “loud” white and black pattern and soften it up a bit.
2. I felt like making this outfit super springy so I sprung for my new patent leather espadrilles. I added a necklace that was long and heavy enough to hang down in order to begin the taming of the blouse.
3. Plain and simple, it seems that when polka dots are in the mix, I need to pair them with leopard or stripes. Stripes won this time around.
4. Key accessories are added, such as my beloved RayBan Wayfarers, and my very first Coach bag (circa 2004) to add a pop of lemon zest.
5. The finishing touches? I could have left it as is. But, what’s the fun in that? So, on went the leopard coat. My favorite pattern pairing is complete! Stripes, polka dots and leopard, oh my!
***Now for a quick lesson/reason for this post. I love blousy tops, but they don’t often flatter my shape because I am curvy. So instead of draping over me, my chest and hips in a demure way, I look like a balloon instead, as mentioned above. The key to taming these types of tops is to layer with a structured piece, such as a blazer or vest. That way you can still have a bit of blouse, but it won’t overwhelm your silhouette, making you look bigger than you are. My other tip is to tuck it into a high-waisted skirt and belt it. But I will save that outfit another day. Cheers! xoxo
In Outfits ·
We made a new friend while taking photos.
Doesn’t he look just like the lion sculpture in the background? Same stance and everything.
And he’s done with us, onto the next interesting thing…
The one hat I own that A actually likes.
A while back I posted this photo as inpsiration because I loved that she wore her Danskos with such style. I was determined to try and do the same with mine, and was pretty satisfied with the final look. I think I’ll start wearing them more when running around the city. I know my feet will definitely thank me…
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Recently, I’ve been getting questions about who takes my photos, and who the elusive “A” is that I always mention on the blog. This particular topic came up over brunch this past weekend and after talking it over, A said that I could share one photo of him on the blog since people had asked, as long as it was not of his face. (Anyone that knows him will not be surprised by this request.)
The truth of the matter is, he really is a fairly shy and private person, and prefers me to be in front of the camera, not him. And that is perfectly fine by me seeing that this blog is actually about my style and not our relationship. (Don’t get me wrong, I love reading blogs about other people’s relationships, but that just isn’t the basis of this site.) He even told me to write that “A” stands for anonymous. How’s that for being a private person.
But in the end we compromised and both got what we wanted: I got to share a photo of him on the blog—even if it’s the back of his (cute) head—and he got his non-face shot. Win-win.
Now just for kicks, here are a few fun “A” facts:
He likes banana cream pudding, Seattle and Austin, and sky-diving.
He strongly dislikes olives. That is putting it mildly.
He is scared of spiders but would never, ever kill one.
He is an innovative, talented, smart, honest, kind and genuine person, and I feel very lucky to have him in my life. Thank you A, for taking my photos for the last year, your creative eye, and your patient manner. xoxo
Important note: I do not believe you need a photographer boyfriend to have a fashion blog. Does it make it easier sometimes? Yes. But, I took my own photos for the first year and a half of running this blog, and it taught me a lot about my skill and my ability to make things happen. Don’t get me wrong…I still have my friends or Dad (when at home in Seattle) take my photos when A is not available, but just know this: all you need is a tripod, a camera, a timer (or remote control to take multiple photos), and you are set. So go forth and photograph!
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I’ll admit that I have had to take several serious breaks from watching the news because of how devastated I feel every time I see photos or videos of the tragic events taking place in Japan. I begin to feel foolish for posting about lighthearted things such as fashion and style because the second that I do, I am immediately reminded of the dire situation that is happening this second as I sit and type, safe and sound.
So, I decided that instead of sitting helplessly in front of my screen, both TVand computer, I would do something. And, as small as it may be, it’s still something.
Tomorrow, I will be participating in this very special event set up by Utterly Engaged and Ever Ours that I read about on various blogs around the web, to help raise awareness and hopefully funds to help Japan in the wake of recent destruction. We can all help, so just do what you can, no matter how small, and help spread the word.
For more info on the day of silence, or if you are a blogger and are interested in getting involved, click here.
To donate, go to Shelter Box via For Japan with Love, or to the Red Cross, here or here. Every bit counts. xoxo
In Outfits ·
During our time in Vermont, A and I made friends with Benny the horse. He was so handsome and regal, and was kind enough to let us pet his nose and mane, and take ridiculous amounts of photos of him. Horses are truly magnificent creatures, don’t you agree? xoxo
Just another day in snowy, beautiful Vermont. Pretty spectacular, eh? This was the view we saw each morning from our room at the Mountain Top Inn. The rooms are adorable, the food is great and the staff is warm and accommodating. If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend staying there. xoxo
P.S. Congratulations to Tiffany, who won the Lilla P dress! P
Comment #12 // Tiffany // Mar 15, 2011 at 9:15 am
“I’m with you, I absolutely LOVE this Flamé Modal Blouson Ruffle V-Neck Dress in Peacock. It’s the perfect dress for touring vineyards in a very Spring color.”
(I use Random.org when picking the winner.)