Dew of the Desert

  • Retrofitted

    I felt inspired thinking about Fellini and the vibe of La Dolce Vita and also the famous ad for Angel by Thierry Mugler with Jerry Hall. I wanted to try to replicate that glamourous, screen-siren look. I applied a filter the photos to make them look more antique. I toyed with black and white but I Continue reading

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  • Traditions

    This weekend I felt like mixing a bit of traditional and modern so I paired this dainty peasant blouse with a Commes skirt with sporty accents. The skirt was originally ankle-length but I had it shortened. (top: Romanian peasant blouse; belt: Mimi; skirt: Commes des Garcons; sandals: Balmain) Yanni and Oliver kept interrupting so I Continue reading

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  • Candy stripe

    I found this top at the thrift store in Watch Hill and it reminded me of the 60’s sailor tops. I would usually pair it with a pair of fitted capris but I also love it tucked into a full skirt with chunky wedges. (shirt: vintage; belt: Forever21; skirt: BCBG) (Jeffrey Campbell wedges, OPI nail Continue reading

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  • New arrivals

    I think it’s pretty clear that shoes hold pride of place among my fashion interests. I think shoes are the great equalizers because they look good on anyone, whether you’re tall or short, skinny or not, blonde or brunette, woman or man. So even with an extremely hectic work schedule during this last two weeks Continue reading

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  • Pitter-patter of little feet …

    No, I am not talking of the figurative pattering and pittering of baby feet but the very real sound of mice claws which Hubs recently discovered while emptying out the kitchen trash bin. That is also when he discovered that mice can leap/fly from said trash bin at least 6 feet into the air! Dramatization: Continue reading

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  • Enlightenment

    On a warm summer weekend, after many hours of painting and several coats of Behr’s Pale Honey, we finally finished re-painting our dining room. Remember the dark, dingy forrest green? Well, behold our new “enlightened” dining room! I love the golden, summer-y color. It’s so yummy! And some different shots of the hallway Artecnica lamp. Continue reading

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