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Let the record show that I do dress up from time to time.
As longtime readers know, suits give me hives. Yesterday was 'big meeting day' aka a time when I have to get out of my pajamas and venture into the real world (in the daylight hours nonetheless) wearing something other than denim shorts or ripped up jeans. Last weekend was a bad rendition of me chanting 'what to wear, WHAT TO WEAR?!' I refuse to buy things that will be one timers. How to make a good first impression, but also stay true to who I am?
Solution: Tucker Dress (another fave print), Seersucker Blazer (don't despair if you don't see online, it's still in-store) and Louboutin Booties.
A hint of the inner bohemian masked by blazer. Win-win.
Spying On Cars Containing McDonald's Bags
Late Saturday afternoon I found myself staring down a top I had forgotten was even still in my possession. The day had not gone well. The landlord - from here on out to be referred to as Mr. Inconsiderate Use of the Wet Saw at 7am - had used some of his favorite passive aggressive behavior on me that blew up in his face, but later really got to me seeing as I've been a great tenant for over 5 years and am now being totally disrespected due to his own poor decisions (tmi? perhaps but it's my blog and i need to vent). I was upset, down in the dumps and needed to get out of the house. Of course I was in no mood for a sweater so be damned if I was putting one on. Instead I went rooting through my closet and came face to face with the former fave: a Banana Republic silk scarf blouse.
This blouse has bailed me out of more situations than I care to count. Treacherous situations. Situations where I otherwise would have needed a suit. It has stolen the show at corporate meetings and dazzled mid-day diners at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills - even Larry Flynt gave me a whistle from his wheelchair once when I walked on by wearing it. Hollar ya old perv!
Usually I wear it with a flowy wideleg pant and some strappy heels, but not on Saturday. No on Saturday I opted for skinny denim, Loubs, a pile of bangles, my AWang Coco, and the top. It was a day when I needed to be reminded that I'm in control of my life, that this bloody apartment and this poorly behaved landlord are not the boss of me, and that I will jump in a flower bed for a quick outfit post if required. Even if it means waiting for 15 minutes to get to my destination while a misguided parallel parker smashes into the cars in front of and behind him 7x all while his McDonald's bag rides shotgun in the passenger seat. What? I'm shredding - I can sense hot fast food within a 50 foot radius.
This is the look of a woman who almost tips over as her red soles dig into the flower bed.
Red soles that rarely see the light of day due to this little thing we call "budget".
Coco and Christian moments before I hopped the ledge to strike a pose
while high school girls looked on in confusion.
'Blame it on the landlord!!,' I screamed wildly into the evening breeze...
'You can't live at home forever!" (wah)
The top.
And finally the car that hit every car in sight while parallel parking.
Examine, if you will, Exhibit A on the passenger seat: McDonald's bag.
Food still in it. Temptation comes in many forms, friends.
'You can't live at home forever!" (wah)
Examine, if you will, Exhibit A on the passenger seat: McDonald's bag.
Food still in it. Temptation comes in many forms, friends.
Well, it is T-minus 6 hours and counting until the wet saw goes off at an unthinkable hour for the third day in a row. I've gotta go dart off into bed and get some shut eye. Please send all thoughts, prayers and positivity my way...may it all be over tomorrow. May Craigslist have the answer, may the landlord pack up and leave it all behind, may I get more than three sentences out on the telephone before the person on the other end of the line asks if I'm calling from a meat cutting factory...
Quit Playing Games With My Heart
I spent a good portion of a few conference calls perusing the Anthropologie website in every effort to cheer myself up over yesterday's sobering post that was deepened by a big ol' dose o' Monday. Blech.
Now that I have Anthro's 15% off coupon burning a hole in my mind and on my desk I've allowed myself to be temporarily swept away to fall days where I skip through colored leaves in the most fantastically supple leather boots you ever did see, eventually collapsing in a crunchy pile - of leaves not boots, while warm apple turnovers bake away in my gourmet kitchen and chic grey cashmere pillows miraculously appear on my white couch just in time for cozy movie marathons and yet another episode of Felicity where she appears fresher than ever back for another year at UNY (and it is UNY in Felicityland so get there and get the dvd's if you haven't already - they'll change your life).
The reality is I probably won't see a colored leaf that isn't burnt and brown here in SoCal, and I'm not falling into a pile of anything that could potentially cause a broken hip - deal with it - but Felicity, apple turnovers, grey cashmere and cozy days are imminent (sans the gourmet kitchen - damn you money fairies). And what better way to conjure up the images than dressed in some wonderful Anthro finds that just so happened to be purchased for 15% off? See? I'm getting there...:)
Imagine it...
Now that I have Anthro's 15% off coupon burning a hole in my mind and on my desk I've allowed myself to be temporarily swept away to fall days where I skip through colored leaves in the most fantastically supple leather boots you ever did see, eventually collapsing in a crunchy pile - of leaves not boots, while warm apple turnovers bake away in my gourmet kitchen and chic grey cashmere pillows miraculously appear on my white couch just in time for cozy movie marathons and yet another episode of Felicity where she appears fresher than ever back for another year at UNY (and it is UNY in Felicityland so get there and get the dvd's if you haven't already - they'll change your life).
The reality is I probably won't see a colored leaf that isn't burnt and brown here in SoCal, and I'm not falling into a pile of anything that could potentially cause a broken hip - deal with it - but Felicity, apple turnovers, grey cashmere and cozy days are imminent (sans the gourmet kitchen - damn you money fairies). And what better way to conjure up the images than dressed in some wonderful Anthro finds that just so happened to be purchased for 15% off? See? I'm getting there...:)
Imagine it...
How about the Bianka Blouse with a pair of JBrand Love Story Bell Bottoms?
Can you hear the leaves crunching beneath your knee high Miu Miu's
while your wavy tresses blow ever so slightly in the still-warm fall breezes?
Maybe you're out for a lunch with the girls on a semi-crisp day.
It's not cool enough for a jacket, but you still need
a little something to keep warm.
a little something to keep warm.
Enter: the Flower to Flower Vest
I'm imagining it over a fab fitted James Perse Scoop Neck Tee
and my most fave J.Crew Ankle Stretch Toothpick Denim
(because those fit past the ankle on me)
I prefer a little height on the heel with this long sweater, personally.
Just because it's fall don't say good-bye to the dress!
...or at least not the Paseo Ruffled Skirt (yes that IS leather!)
There are so many ways you could wear this!!
How about with this sheer fabulosity Padded Shoulder Blouse (tucked in) from Vince?
And this Rag & Bone Military Jacket over top?
A knee high sleek boot might also be in order with this one...I'll let you choose.
And before I run off...let me just say I almost forgot my name
on one of the calls today
on one of the calls today
because I could not stop staring at/dreaming about the Loose Reign Boots!
Can you imagine??? Because I know I sure can!
Bring on the leggings/jeggings/skinnys, one of Isabel Marant's thermals -
yes I have seen, touched, tried on and damn near died -
and a fitted blazer or military jacket,
yes I have seen, touched, tried on and damn near died -
and a fitted blazer or military jacket,
and you just might hear the following headline:
Southern California Woman Spontaneously Combusts Over New Fall Wardrobe.
Don't test me Anthropologie!!
Update: Everyone - I will not be commenting today. I don't know if you read Bumpkin on a Swing's blog, but I learned this morning that she passed away and she is someone I considered a friend. Just going to take a moment and reflect on a woman who had a highly infectious personality
and a real zest for life. You should check out her blog.
Love, Carrie
Update: Everyone - I will not be commenting today. I don't know if you read Bumpkin on a Swing's blog, but I learned this morning that she passed away and she is someone I considered a friend. Just going to take a moment and reflect on a woman who had a highly infectious personality
and a real zest for life. You should check out her blog.
Love, Carrie
Cat Whispering In Almost Italy
Today I spent most of the day in LA during which time I ran some errands, did some shopping and basically goofed off. Otherwise known as screwing around. I love that part of any day best. Tomorrow I will catch up on all of your lovely blogs! I wish I had some crazy funny stories to tell you, but so far this week has been pretty low-key except for the fool at Blockbuster who felt the need to practically holler out so everyone could hear, "Oh isn't this the movie Sa-aarah had that role in? I'm so into FILMS lately." Other fool responds, "Oh I KNOW just how you feeeeeel" - while attempting to look around inconspicuously to see if anyone within a 5 mile radius is listening - "One of my friends called me the other day to let me know they saw my movie at the bottom of the bin when they were shopping!!" Okay. I get that you're trying to get your acting on and I can respect that, but really I don't care to hear all about it. Whilst screaming amongst yourselves please try to ensure your dialogue makes sense. The statements were entirely unrelated and only made so everyone would hear and think they were "connected in the biz". I love this city!! Where else could you witness this mayhem?? I'm not giving up Allstate :)
So one of my errands today led me to Anthropologie to return what was supposed to be the gold clasp version of the fabulous silver clasp belt I wore last week with the bubble. Boy was I bummed out when I opened the little box and saw the exact same silver version I had already purchased lying in there. Oh well. You win some, you lose some and I still consider it a win when some money goes back into the account for once. On my previous visit to Anthropologie I stumbled upon (sure sure) the nicest grey poncho that somehow found its way to the counter when it was purchase time. Earlier this week we stopped to check out the canals in a distant part of my neighborhood and I threw it on as the sun went down. If you're looking for a light cover-up that can morph into something a little dressy I would highly recommend the Cloudcover Poncho - as well as every single shred of this outfit. It is one of my faves.
So one of my errands today led me to Anthropologie to return what was supposed to be the gold clasp version of the fabulous silver clasp belt I wore last week with the bubble. Boy was I bummed out when I opened the little box and saw the exact same silver version I had already purchased lying in there. Oh well. You win some, you lose some and I still consider it a win when some money goes back into the account for once. On my previous visit to Anthropologie I stumbled upon (sure sure) the nicest grey poncho that somehow found its way to the counter when it was purchase time. Earlier this week we stopped to check out the canals in a distant part of my neighborhood and I threw it on as the sun went down. If you're looking for a light cover-up that can morph into something a little dressy I would highly recommend the Cloudcover Poncho - as well as every single shred of this outfit. It is one of my faves.
There I am heading off into the Shekinah Glory in my shredded Siwy's
(aka best denim shorts in all the land) and the poncho.
This neighborhood is so very quiet. It's a hidden treasure.
"Carrie, reach for the liiight," said in the voice of the crazy lady from Poltergeist. I still get nightmares!!
Back to the poncho: it's sleeveless and a wider knit with a perfect drape.
I love it with these shorts.
Here's a closeup from the back so you can get a better sense of the fabric and the drape.
While we were up there a gondola ride went by - complete with serenade!
And these high school kids were just paddling around out in their front yards. Lucky!
While the Chef was taking this picture look who came walking up...
He was such a sweet, timid guy! Out came the Cat Whisperer -
which is only kind of self-proclaimed. I kid you not, if there is a stray cat
within a one mile radius, they are on me. I'm like a cat seeking device.
Success!! Not to worry - he is being fed.
You remember the No Child Left Behind Act?
Well I'm the No Cat Left Behind person.
It was right around this time some guy came walking up with his new little puppy and cat friend gave a hiss and jumped off into the bushes. And here's where it got a lit-tle kooky. The guy proceeds to stop and talk telling us how he and his girlfriend are using Cesar Chavez's dog whispering techniques on the puppy. Then out of the blue he goes, "Yeah like I do singing telegrams and had to deliver one to him." I'm thinking, who the dog? So I ask something else and he says again, "Yeah, like it was live shoot and I had to walk up in a dalmatian suit and sing (and he bursts out singing some song) out of the dog snout. He was a little freaked out." And like a smart aleck I go, "did you get any tips while you were there?" To which the Chef shoots me a look. Oops! But, uh, random much? He was certainly nice enough though.
Anyway, shortly thereafter we peaced out and went our separate ways. That was a great evening - it wasn't cold and overcast which is a rarity these days for some reason. I feel like summer is passing us by and it makes me sad because we haven't had more than a handful of truly nice days. August? Are you out there?
Let me know what you think of the poncho. Do you wear them? I hadn't donned one in years and it reminded me how comfy they are. When it cools off in the evening what is your go-to item?
Outfit details: Tom Ford Sunnies, Anthropologie: Poncho, Gap Cami, Siwy Denim Shorts, Old Stud Handmade Belt, Foley & Corinna Handbag, Christian Louboutin Espadrille Wedge Bootie, Melinda Maria Rings, Free People and Motif 56 Bracelets
Come Sail Away
It is a myth that to live by the beach one must be a lover of water. While I absolutely love living by the beach I am admittedly uneasy around large bodies of water and rarely go in past hip deep (hangs head in shame only kinda). It all stems from an ill-fated swimming lesson that took place at approximately age 4. Picture it: smallest child in the water, smallest child has to stand on tip-toes to keep head above water, constant tip-toe for over 20 minutes sans water wings spells disaster for smallest child who slips beneath water while swimming instructor fails to notice. Fast forward to hack, hack, cough, cough, little wet noodle gets dragged out of pool completely traumatized, refusing to return to swimming lessons ever again. True story. (insert sad face here)
image via treecastle and kidlovesdoodles
Despite my fears I remain mad for nautical attire. It is crisp, clean and Jackie O - reminding me of summertime, east coast, historical class. As spring approaches each year I look forward to wide leg denim, striped t's, tanks and paper thin sweaters, big sunnies, anything espadrille (the larger the wedge the better) and a splash of gold jewelry. This past weekend I decided it was high time to get busy on my boat-themed stash seeing as summer is here and, before you know it, will soon be gone.
The Chef took me down to the docks where I almost peed my pants standing on that little strip of wood between the houseboats. I won't lie though - it was extremely peaceful and I felt like Tom Hanks living on the boat after he separates from his lady friend in You've Got Mail.
It was a short-lived moment before that little wooden ramp started rolling and I got myself back on dry land tout de suite. I'm usually a bit more free wheeling in the apparel department (translate free wheeling as moderately disheveled), but there's something just so put together and Ralph Lauren chic about this style that I simply cannot let it pass me by.
Doesn't it just say get me to the boat Charles? Or how about get me off this damned boat and into my convertible fiat with a scarf wrapped about my swirling (or in this case moderately contained) locks?
The striped t pictured here is one of a few versions I've collected that are begging to be let loose from the closet. Nautical stripes are so simple yet so capable of taking even boyfriend jeans or denim shorts up a notch, and the possibilities are endless when considering dresses or skirts. Here's one of my absolute favorite Olivia Palermo looks of all time.
Check that yellow sass of trim bordering the neckline of her top. It brings a modern edge to a nautical vibe and a version of the entire look can absolutely be achieved with these sunglasses, this t-shirt, this skirt, and these oxfords. I don't know what to tell you about the Chloe bag because that thing is unparalleled, although I'm certain there is a similar silhouette lingering around out there somewhere if you're looking for a bag in a lower price range.
So how about it? Will you be embracing high seas style this summer or let it sail on by?
My Outfit Details: Brandy Melville Top, Martin+Osa Wide Leg Denim, Tom Ford Sunglasses, Christian Louboutin Espadrille Wedge Booties, Melinda Maria Jewelry
Despite my fears I remain mad for nautical attire. It is crisp, clean and Jackie O - reminding me of summertime, east coast, historical class. As spring approaches each year I look forward to wide leg denim, striped t's, tanks and paper thin sweaters, big sunnies, anything espadrille (the larger the wedge the better) and a splash of gold jewelry. This past weekend I decided it was high time to get busy on my boat-themed stash seeing as summer is here and, before you know it, will soon be gone.
poor posture = terror. don't judge
The Chef took me down to the docks where I almost peed my pants standing on that little strip of wood between the houseboats. I won't lie though - it was extremely peaceful and I felt like Tom Hanks living on the boat after he separates from his lady friend in You've Got Mail.
It was a short-lived moment before that little wooden ramp started rolling and I got myself back on dry land tout de suite. I'm usually a bit more free wheeling in the apparel department (translate free wheeling as moderately disheveled), but there's something just so put together and Ralph Lauren chic about this style that I simply cannot let it pass me by.
Doesn't it just say get me to the boat Charles? Or how about get me off this damned boat and into my convertible fiat with a scarf wrapped about my swirling (or in this case moderately contained) locks?
The striped t pictured here is one of a few versions I've collected that are begging to be let loose from the closet. Nautical stripes are so simple yet so capable of taking even boyfriend jeans or denim shorts up a notch, and the possibilities are endless when considering dresses or skirts. Here's one of my absolute favorite Olivia Palermo looks of all time.
Check that yellow sass of trim bordering the neckline of her top. It brings a modern edge to a nautical vibe and a version of the entire look can absolutely be achieved with these sunglasses, this t-shirt, this skirt, and these oxfords. I don't know what to tell you about the Chloe bag because that thing is unparalleled, although I'm certain there is a similar silhouette lingering around out there somewhere if you're looking for a bag in a lower price range.
So how about it? Will you be embracing high seas style this summer or let it sail on by?
My Outfit Details: Brandy Melville Top, Martin+Osa Wide Leg Denim, Tom Ford Sunglasses, Christian Louboutin Espadrille Wedge Booties, Melinda Maria Jewelry
Pass the Bubbly
Last week I received the most tantalizing email. The subject line read "Expedia Class Action Settlement Notification". My mind went wild with hopeful expectation. I envisioned a trip to Paris and a pair of new shoes. Maybe a trip to Paris where I purchased new shoes.
(image via quote-book)
Then I opened the email and saw that I had been awarded $2.31 in the form of an Expedia voucher. Niiiiice.
Like any sane female it seemed only right that I be rewarded for having had my dreams shattered by Expedia. So I headed out to do a little shopping and ended up in Zara. I don't know about you, but it takes patience and an eye for me to weed through the stuff in there. I left with the ka-yoot-est bubble skirt.
What can I say? There's been a lot of lip biting around here this week. The skirt is pretty cute though, no?
Check it from the back. Nice little poof going on there too. It was a really simple outfit to throw together which means it will be on replay a lot around here. I paired it with a couple of $10 white gap tanks (tucked in), the dark denim jean jacket, threw on the shoes and ran out the door.
Best $40 I've spent in a good long while. I've gotta tell you I've been a fan of the bubble skirt since I was a 17 year old girl running through the streets of Paris on a European vacation with my best girlfriends...it was there that I saw and purchased my first bubble. In fact, if you went to my parents' home and opened up the closet in my reserved bedroom you would still find that original bubble and the peach dress I graduated from high school in - also complete with bubble. This is one trend I'm going to throw down all summer (and maybe in way late fall too with tights in the evening). Check out this one and this one - Expedia money man? Are you out there? I think I've been shorted...
Outfit details: J.Crew denim jacket (similar just not dark), Gap tank, Zara bubble skirt, Christian Louboutin espadrille wedge bootie, Sorial handbag
Then I opened the email and saw that I had been awarded $2.31 in the form of an Expedia voucher. Niiiiice.
Like any sane female it seemed only right that I be rewarded for having had my dreams shattered by Expedia. So I headed out to do a little shopping and ended up in Zara. I don't know about you, but it takes patience and an eye for me to weed through the stuff in there. I left with the ka-yoot-est bubble skirt.
What can I say? There's been a lot of lip biting around here this week. The skirt is pretty cute though, no?
Check it from the back. Nice little poof going on there too. It was a really simple outfit to throw together which means it will be on replay a lot around here. I paired it with a couple of $10 white gap tanks (tucked in), the dark denim jean jacket, threw on the shoes and ran out the door.
Best $40 I've spent in a good long while. I've gotta tell you I've been a fan of the bubble skirt since I was a 17 year old girl running through the streets of Paris on a European vacation with my best girlfriends...it was there that I saw and purchased my first bubble. In fact, if you went to my parents' home and opened up the closet in my reserved bedroom you would still find that original bubble and the peach dress I graduated from high school in - also complete with bubble. This is one trend I'm going to throw down all summer (and maybe in way late fall too with tights in the evening). Check out this one and this one - Expedia money man? Are you out there? I think I've been shorted...
Outfit details: J.Crew denim jacket (similar just not dark), Gap tank, Zara bubble skirt, Christian Louboutin espadrille wedge bootie, Sorial handbag
Double Whammy
Have you tried on or purchased the J Brand Houlihan Cargo Pant? I have to tell you I was completely resisting this one because of its popularity. I mean who wants to see a bunch of people wearing the same thing you are? Well, you can officially consider those famous last words because when Saks had a 20% off deal a few weekends ago I fell off the wagon and ordered the pants online - completely thinking I'd get them, try them on, not understand what all the hype is, and promptly return them. Right.FedEx showed up at my door with the Houlihans on a particularly rough day, so I just tossed the box in a corner of my office basically forgetting about it for a few hours. Then, in a fit of exhaustion, opened it and tried them on when my bf spotted the box and asked what was in it. Does the word 'elated' mean anything to you? How about 'dream'? Because these pants are so amazing those words are the best ones I can come up with to describe how I felt when I put them on. Okay and two more: cheered up!!
The Houlihans have quickly become my "Pant of the Moment' and I find myself reaching for them just as much as I'm reaching for my Current/Elliott's which is no small feat! I love that every time I put them on I think of Major Margaret Houlihan from M*A*S*H - she was such a bad ass for her time! Now keep in mind I'm a little vertically challenged and the pants do stretch out a bit, but you get the basic idea from the following pictures.
Cute or what?? Even better - they are the perfect match for my new Christian Louboutin espadrille wedges - two other things that are synonymous with the word 'dream'!! When I saw the Louboutin wedges I couldn't get them out of my mind for 2 weeks. Fearing sell out I took the Chef (my bf) with me to the Christian Louboutin store, as a voice of reason, to try them on (and so I wouldn't be uncomfortable around a bunch of people who can probably afford to buy multiples of those shoes while I carefully ponder one pair).
It was finished before it started. I put on one shoe and he said, "they're perfect. Get them." Actually I strolled around in them in the store for a bit, but the proof is in the pictures. These things really ARE perfection! Notice I have used that word a lot in this post...
Be still my heart.
In the upcoming months temperatures are going to rise as we go into summer. If you're contemplating the pants I would say go for it. The fabric is an olive color (although they also come in several others) and it's not so heavy that you couldn't wear them on a breezy afternoon or cool evening. With a heel, a flat, or a little flip-flop sandal the Houlihan is a major score!
If you have them or get them let me know. I'd love to see what they look like on you and find out if you are loving them as much as I am. Welcome to the bandwagon!
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