from my window to yours

I <3 Culver City.  There are so many interesting places and delicious restaurants.  Last night my boyfriend and I went to Fraiche for dinner and it was such a lovely experience.  The decor is just fabulous and they play delightful music such as Louis Armstrong's "I'm in the Mood for Love" which was playing when we walked in.  

For my night out on the town I wore some of my old favorites, my Marc by Marc Jacobs London Fog and my Dear Creatures, girl scout inspired, Nine to Five dress.  How I love good food and good clothes...

{Outfit Details}

Coat: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Scarf: gifted

Dress: Dear Creatures

Tights: Target

Shoes: Merona Collection, Target

Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Rings: Target (black)/Fashion 5 (Owl)

it was me on that boat, but you couldn't see me

Layering is like a magically way to expand the size of your closet.  For example my skirt, is not really a skirt, it's a dress! that I layered a sweater over!  Ok, so maybe not a groundbreaking concept but exciting none the less, because really, who doesn't want more clothes?  The dress/skirt I used is actually a slip dress, perfect for Summer but not great for Fall/Winter.  It is a nice navy with little dots, like twinkling stars which makes it a nice transitional piece.  I paired it with a sweater from Urban Outfitters.  I love the sweater because of the bow detail at the V, and I can not resist a good bow, and I cut out the tag so I can either wear the V front or back.  I am absolutely loving a good V back number though, it feels so elegant and retro.  I topped this ensemble off with some wedges I haven't had a chance to wear yet but am absolutely in love with, I only regret that I did not also get them in black, darn hindsight, always 20/20.

{Outfit Details}

Sweater: Urban Outfitters

Dress: Final Touch

Tights: Target

Wedges: MIA

Rings: Forever 21 (bird)/Gifted from Mom (Sapphire)

i'm obssessed

So I've been a little obsessed lately with looking at super cute dresses online and I just wanted to share some of my favorites.

I came across this one on Shabby Apple! To die for.

Bow Skirt Dress

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Fabulous find from Nadinoo!

The ultimate little black dress with a heart cutout by Alexandra Grecco.

Fabulous Finds Friday

At the risk of sounding like a lush, I love Tequila.  I especially love Real de Mexico Resposado.  It is definitely my all time favorite brand above all others, hands down.  I drink it neat (no ice) with pineapple juice in a tumbler glass.  This drink shall forever be known as the Miss Della Street, I wonder if I can petition that with someone...Anyways, this tequila is so smooth you actually can drink it straight.  The trouble is, it is a bit tricky to find.  I have only been to *two locations that serve it, but I am sure to ask everywhere I go just in case.  Now I just need to figure out where I can purchase a bottle for myself.


*Coyote Cantina and Las Perlas

My second fabulous find is Voluspa candles. I love em.  They are soy candles so they don't release carcinogens in the air when burned and they have really amazing scents such as Champaca Bloom and Fern and Santiago Huckleberry, that aren't the typical Yankee Candle variety, no offense intended; think spa scents.  If you meander into an Anthropologie they are always burning these puppies up in there and you can also pick some up for yourself!

smeared black ink

I've been very inspired lately by the influx of fabulous ensembles on television, i.e. PAN AM, Glee, The New Girl.  This inspiration is rather a distraction because I really have so much I need to do but have done little to none of it.  I find myself googling the outfits and endlessly browsing online shops.  Oh well, for now I will just try to channel that inspiration into my ensembles and try to stay away from the computer until I am at least slightly productive.  Anyways, speaking of ensembles, this particular one is inspired by the aforementioned sources. 

{Outfit Details}

Top: Oboe

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: Wanted

Broach: Vintage

the zoo keeper's daughter

 

I was just remembering today how when I was younger, from about ages six to thirteen I was so incredibly shy and modest I did not want to wear anything to draw attention to myself.  I refused to wear tank tops or anything that would show my shoulders, because I felt that was too provocative.  I also had and to a much lesser degree still have a strange aversion towards buttons.  Anyways, it is so strange to think of that and look at how now I'm posing next to my kitchen sink for my style blog.  CRAZY, the six year old me would've never have guessed it.  Anyways, I was so excited to blog about this outfit because I love the components of it so very much.  The dress by Audrey 3+1 and I absolutely love a good owl print, by far my favorite of all the quirky prints,  so I had to have it, also the cut is super flattering and it is just such a comfortable piece to wear.  The sweater is one of my favorite bargain hunting finds.  It is a plus size wrap sweater but I love it because over-sized sweaters are the perfect item for Fall and Winter AND I totally feel like an Olsen twin in it.  This ensemble paired with one of my favorite pairs of platforms, by Seychelles, which I've had for years and years and are super comfortable and have stood the test of time.  

{Outfit Details}

Sweater: Derek Heart

Dress: Audrey 3+1

Leggings: Apt. 9

Shoes: Seychelles

Necklace: Marida Jewelry

a horse is not a home

 

I love pieces that I can transition through the seasons.  For example this dress (by one of my favorite brands, BeBop) is a summer frock with a cut out back and fanciful flowers, but add a sweater and some tights and boom it as a perfect fall ensemble. I chose some fancy patterned tights and some of my favorite news flats with some cha cha on them to pair with my dress, and I don't know if you've noticed but I do love a patterned dress and will definitely wear them no matter the season.  However, I do live in Southern California, so really when I say seasons I am referring to the 10-20 degree difference that vacillates throughout the year.  Anyways, of course when I was taking these pictures Wesley had to be included, he is such a ham for the spotlight, and really he is always in style with his basic black coat.  

  {Outfit Details}

Dress: BeBop

Sweater: Joseph A.

Tights: Target

Shoes: Kathy Van Zeeland