• HOME
  • CHAPTERS
  • BLOG
  • SF
  • ABOUT
Menu

ooh la la mode

  • HOME
  • CHAPTERS
  • BLOG
  • SF
  • ABOUT

blog

marquesa-pink-dress

fashion designer spotlight: marchesa

September 15, 2017

Marchesa.  A fashion label started in 2004 and adored by many.  Some beautiful dresses for your eyes to enjoy.  Notice the craftsmanship, detail, and impeccable fit.

Which actress should wear this pink dress to the Oscars?

Read More
In dream closet Tags marchesa, gowns
Comment
camel-clothes

camel clothes

September 12, 2017

Just in time for fall....camel.  Bring in the warm tones.  Hopefully you are still tan from the summer.

Blondes proceed with caution.  Some shades of this color will look amazing

Read More
In dream closet Tags camel, fall, sweater, caramel, tan
Comment
oec.jpg

old european cut diamonds

September 2, 2017

What is an Old European Cut diamond?  It's actually an official cut of diamond that they don't make anymore.  If you see an Old European Cut diamond, it is vintage.

Read More
In dream closet, wedding Tags diamonds, oec, old european cut
1 Comment
packing-style

packing style

August 26, 2017

You know those images that come up on Pinterest with what to pack for 5 days in Europe?  I always love everything in the photos.  Basics that you will really wear all the time.

Read More
In dream closet Tags clothes, packing, basics
Comment
concert-hat

outside lands 2017 hat

August 24, 2017

Lots of compliments on the hat I wore to Outside Lands this year.  Thanks!

I worked with Keaton Row a few years ago with a stylist named Faith who helped me pick out a few new purchases for winter.  This hat was one of her suggestions!  

Read More
In dream closet Tags hat, winter hat
Comment
monique-dresses

monique lhuillier paris spring 2018

August 22, 2017

How gorgeous was the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2018 runway show at Place Vendome in Paris?  Loving all these dreamy gowns.

Read More
In dream closet Tags fashion show
Comment

shorts for going out to dinner?

August 17, 2017

Here I am in a dressing room at Barney's in Vegas on the way to a work dinner (always gotta find time to sneak in some shopping!).  I liked these leather shorts for a night out on the town.

Read More
In dream closet Tags shorts, leather shorts, black strappy heels
Comment
rothys-shoes

new sf pointy toe flats: rothy's

August 16, 2017

Rothy's: the new pointy toe flats you will start to see everywhere.  Why?  They are stylish, comfortable, and they help the Earth.   How did founder Roth Martin come up with the idea?

Read More
In dream closet Tags rothys, shoes, flats, ballet flats, pointy toe, round toe, eco shoes, recycled
4 Comments

which kate are you?

August 14, 2017

Same name, same nationality.  Both fashion icons.  Completely different styles.  Which one are you?

Read More
In dream closet Tags kate moss, kate middleton
Comment
kate-moss

kate moss style: edgy effortless

August 13, 2017

The other British Kate: Kate Moss.

Totally different style from Kate Middleton.  Moving from polished & put together to bohemian and effortless.  Kate Moss embodies the French je ne sais quoi I just rolled out of bed like this look.  Messy sexy

Read More
In dream closet Tags kate moss
Comment
kate-middleton

kate middleton style: classy chic

August 12, 2017

Kate Middleton is out and about!  She is popping up all over my instagram lately.  Can't you see why?  

She is the epitome of classy chic.  Always elegant, understated, classic, not trendy.  Poised and

Read More
In dream closet Tags kate middleton
Comment
romper

rompers: still in style for summer 2017

August 11, 2017

You know that one dress that you end up wearing all the time?  It always fits-even if you are 5 pounds up of 5 pounds down.  You can wear with flats for a casual lunch or with wedges out to dinner.  You throw it on with flip flops to go to the grocery store.  Your romper will be like that.

Read More
In dream closet Tags romper
Comment
anthropologie-jumpsuit

summer black ruffle jumpsuit

August 10, 2017

A must for summer!  It looks great with flats for a brunch, add big earrings and heels for a night out on the town.  Perfect for travel.  Will transition into fall with a denim jacket.  Comfy like pj's, no need to figure out matching.

Read More
In dream closet Tags anthropologie, jumpsuit, romper
Comment
summer-pjs

summer pj's

August 1, 2017

Summer weather calls for summer pj's!  Push those red flannel pajamas to the back of the drawer and buy something fresh.  

Read More
In dream closet Tags pj's, pjs, pajamas, summer
Comment
IMG_0184.PNG.png

summer saturday outfit

July 24, 2017

A typical summer Saturday outfit for me.  Old soft comfy tank top.  Stretchy jeans.  Metallic birks.  

The tank is no longer available.....I purchased this years ago

Read More
In dream closet Tags birks, mantra band, summer outfit, grey jeans, ag, denim, necklace
Comment

target tassel earrings

July 21, 2017

Are tassel earrings trendy?  Yes.  Should you spend millions on them?  Probably not.  Just get some at Target.  Who cares if they're not in style next year!

Read More
In dream closet Tags earrings, jewelry, target, tassel
Comment

target crystal necklace

July 20, 2017

Target offers another trend!  Crystal necklaces.  I bought a crystal necklace last summer in Napa last summer.  Copy the trend from Target!

Read More
In dream closet Tags necklace, target, crystal
Comment

target statement necklace

July 19, 2017

What also looks cute with jeans & a t-shirt?  A statement necklace.  Something chunky.  Options below from Target.

Read More
In dream closet Tags necklace, chunky, target
Comment

target layered necklaces

July 18, 2017

Another necklace trend is delicate layered necklaces.  Some of these are already layered for you; some you can add to your existing necklaces.  Layer away!

Read More
In dream closet Tags necklace, target, layered
Comment

target tassel necklace 2017

July 17, 2017

I still get compliments on my Target tassel necklace from last year.  People can't believe it's from Target.  Although that one is sold out, here are some other Target tassel necklaces

Read More
In dream closet Tags necklace, tassel, tassel necklace, target
Comment
← Newer Posts Older Posts →
instagram
pinterest
facebook

Subscribe

Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.

We respect your privacy.

Thank you!
Featured
easter basket ideas for you
easter basket ideas for you
Target Easter Baskets
Target Easter Baskets
cb1.jpeg
cheese board trend
earrings.jpeg
Amazon top & earrings
msb.jpeg
spring break shopping - more
sb 1.jpeg
spring break shopping suggestions
sunglasses.jpeg
new Amazon sunglasses - not expensive!
headshot.JPG
2022: the blog is back
50 New Desserts in 2020
50 New Desserts in 2020
halloween spider web cupcakes
halloween spider web cupcakes
unicorn halloween costume from 2018
unicorn halloween costume from 2018
birthday party......for a dog
birthday party......for a dog

Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.