I know, I know... I said yesterday that I was wearing my 40s vintage dress to the film premiere. I changed my mind exactly 5 minutes before heading out the door. I decided that a red carpet, red lips, and a red hot event... deserved a red dress. My friends and I had a phenomenal night. And, clearly, we enjoyed the photo ops available at the gala that followed the film. Sidenote: the opening ... Read the Post
1940s Throwback for a Movie Premiere
I was getting ready to head out to the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Red carpet entrance? Check. Great seats for the film? Check. VIP tickets to the Premiere After Party? Cheeeeeck. A glamorous night deserves a glamorous outfit. I threw on a dress from the 1940s, some of my late grandmother's diamonds, my other late grandmother's white leather gloves, and a mink ... Read the Post
To Fedora or Not to Fedora?
I love trends just as much as the next girl... and fedoras were huge last year. I don't care one bit if they are slightly out of fashion... I'm obsessed. Menswear made sexy is one of my favorite statements and I thought it was perfect for a day of work related meetings all over Santa Barbara. ... Read the Post
How To: Achieve the Perfect Pout
Hey there, beauties. A lot of girls ask me about my lipstick (it's MAC's St. Germaine... if you were wondering). However, I think it's less about the lipstick and more about the application. For a full, flirty mouth... follow my tips below. Excuse the messy hair and the gray tank top... But that is how I look when I'm prepping to go out of the house. And, though you can't see them, I'm ... Read the Post
Overcast with a Side of Sequins
Cloudy weather was cramping my style... I had spent the last couple days writing in my (leopard print) pjs. I decided to bust out a few of my favorites to break my style rut. An Easter pink linen blazer, chain belt with a leather bow worn as a necklace, a black sequined mini, heels with hardware and, of course, pearls. Style rut averted. Too bad I didn't have the same control over the weather. ... Read the Post
Argyle Socks and Sparkly Pumps
Old women (I'm talking the 80 year-old wealthy widows) in Santa Barbara always have the coolest style... oversized shades and jewelry. Additionally, the toddlers in my town are insanely spoiled... which is why I inevitably envy a lot of their wardrobe (mainly sparkly super-feminine footwear). I say, "If you want it... get it!" So, I put together this old/young fusion. Sure enough, a ... Read the Post