Mar 18, 2009

YUM!

Pick your flavor… …strawberry… …chocolate… … or vanilla. Made in Spain. (Where else?)2 1/4″ in back and 3/4″ up front.Perfect proportions. My friend and I were wistfully talking about our collection of Pappagallo espadrilles and how we missed them. We missed everything about these classic and quintessential preppy unpadded shoes – how eventually our big toe would wear through the upper canvas forcing us to buy a new pair. We even missed the Jacques Cohen’s where the jute insole would… [Read More]

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Mar 17, 2009

Thanks Preppy Player & “7 Things You’ve Ever (never) Wanted To Know About…”

Thank you Preppy Player, for the thoughtful blog acknowledgment and shout out. Since I listed my seven favorite things in a recent post, and Preppy mentioned getting to know me better, I am going to shake up the rules a bit and list seven things that only a few people might know about me. Did you know….. 1. Why “Pink Martinis and Pearls?” Although I rarely imbibe (really), I might have a cocktail if we go out for dinner with… [Read More]

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Mar 13, 2009

“Thanks Suzi, I needed this…”

How many of us have a friend who keeps us in mind when they shop and will say, “I have found something for you that has your name all written all over it”? Dear friend,You are the wind beneath my Discover card.

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Mar 13, 2009

The Month of the Other Shoe

This may be the Year of the Ox but this is the Month of the Other Shoe and from now until the beginning of April, we and countless other high school families across the nation are waiting for it to drop. Thus begins March Madness when seniors for the first time in their lives suddenly show interest in the US Postal Service. College acceptance letters will be mailed out beginning this week and the pressure is on. It’s not like… [Read More]

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Mar 12, 2009

I Love My Desk!

It is from the late 50’s to early 60’s when an executive desk made a statement in the room and dove tailing on deep drawers was the way they were made. Unfortunately, they also made them with dark wood-grained formica tops with large brass handles. A few years ago I found someone to help me take it from Mad Men (sadly, sans Don Drapper) to Rachel Ashwell. I was very pleased. The flat drawer fronts and sides were built up… [Read More]

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Mar 11, 2009

Kate Spade Has Earned Her Stripes This Spring…

Vanna Espadrille Skimmer“Step lively, my ladies, and welcome aboard”!Portlans Constantine Handheld Clutch“Let’s run it up the mast and see who salutes it”. Jane Reader Shades“Oh steward, I’ll have another”! Awning Stripe Correspondence Cards“Ship shape and full steam ahead for the social season”. Haig Point Kei Canvas Tote “For all your buried treasure”. start with this… Yikes! We loves those stripes! All photos (except gum) link to the item’s webpage. Take those nautical stripes out for a sail: “Beyond the Sea”… [Read More]

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Mar 9, 2009

“Hallelujah and Pass The Perfume Sample…”

I went to a revival meeting this weekend that would make Elmer Gantry rise to his feet in exaltation. It was the 2009 Spring Cosmetic Trend Show at Nordstrom, Mission Viejo. Women 10 rows deep on 3 sides of the catwalk were hootin’ and hollerin’ over eye shadows, cellulite potions, bronzing oils and magic mascara wands that vibrate. The joke was you can even use it for the mascara. (ba dum bum). The congregation roared with laughter! As they were… [Read More]

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Mar 8, 2009

“You must have been a beautiful baby……”

…’cuz baby, look at you now”! Baby’s First Polo – 3 mos. to 9 mos.“…’cuz it’s never too early to start wearing a popped up collar”(I recently bought this as a gift – so tiny & adorable.The mom loved it because I think it’s so unexpected.) Leather Coupe Driving Loafers“…’cuz you’re driving circles ’round your mommy’s heart”. Anelie cotton floral dress (with a big bow in the back)“…’cuz, I feel pretty. Oh so pretty”. Caliana Espadrille“…’cuz I can wrap my… [Read More]

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Mar 7, 2009

The Crocodile Says….

…it’s time to spring ahead… …and put your best foot forward. Keep your head in the game……and your eye on the prize. And before you know it…spring?It’s in the bag! All the photos link to the item’s webpage. Shop till you drop song… what else? “Crocodile Rock” – Elton John

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Mar 6, 2009

Frivolous Friday!

If you been reading my blog you should recognize this party girl. I love her and at least for the time being she is prominently displayed. I have given her a couple of quotes. The first one was:“I’ll have what she’s having”. ‘‘memba where that one came from?Rob Reiner’s mom?“YES! YES! YES!” You do! What can you come up with? I would love to hear your creative quotes.It’s Friday. Let the frivolous fur fly! Music to push the envelope by:… [Read More]

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