La Garçonne

2011-12-23T13:16:00.000-08:00

Weight Loss and Clothes

2011-10-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

Well, it ends up my suspicions about weight loss were correct. In fact, I lost much more weight than I guessed. Unfortunately, one of the down falls of losing weight is when your clothes become much too big. That is when a tailor or creative styling can be your best friend. For some of my blazers that are too big, I find they look great as oversized boyfriend-style blazers. For those that are meant to be bit more streamlined, I took those to a tailor along with quite a few pairs of jeans. All my blouses are too large as well, but like the blazers, some look good loose and messy. Luckily I have always been a fan of the I-Stole-My-Boyfriend's-Shirt look.

And here are some random pictures I found awhile ago that I liked.

2011-09-14T07:52:00.000-07:00

As I am sure everyone is aware school has started, at least for most of us, and so far I have been having a great start. Busy, but great. I have my first apartment this year, which I am loving. I am lucky enough to have a mom who was an interior designer for many years because, for the most part, I neither care about nor understand arranging a living space. I just know what kind of things I want to be surrounded by or what environment I want. I have to say it is looking amazing so far but it isn't quite finished just yet. I've also been pretty busy in a number of new extracuriculars (maybe even too many...) that I am really enjoying and I have added some things to my degree that I am very happy about. It also seems like I might be losing weight and trimming up from running around all the time which is fine by me! I have been making a big effort to propel myself in and out of school. Using my time productively, getting involved, being organized, finding new interests, and most importantly learning have been my priorities. Point being, its been a busy time with a lot of positive changes and I haven't been caring about posting random pictures I like recently, which is no great loss to the blog's readers (if there are any...) I'm sure. I was going to do some posts about movies or something random but I was too lazy...
I think it would be interesting to post pictures of people or things that I find interesting or striking from my own sphere as opposed to editorials and whatnot but I don't have a camera (I don't even have a camera phone due to the fact that I recently broke my iPhone, so maybe that is not one of the positive changes happening currently) and I am creatively challenged so they would probably be uninspiring anyway, but who knows. OOOO! And I totally know who/what I am going to be for Halloween.

If you didn't read this post or if you don't want to here are some pictures of the most gorgeous man and talented actor that ever lived.

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Is it even possible to get any cooler than this???

2011-07-29T18:47:00.001-07:00

I think not.

Dolce and Gabbana

2011-07-11T19:15:00.000-07:00

2011-07-02T13:37:00.000-07:00

Growing up my mom and I have always had a tradition of watching old movies at the end of the day. Classic films have always been a part of my life but I still enjoyed the newer movies as well, but for the last number of years I feel like 99% of the current movies are total crap. It seems that if I decide to go to the theaters, I can guarantee it will be a movie with at best mediocre acting and a bad plot. I don't know if my preferences have changed or if it is the quality of movies that come out anymore.
Anyway, because of this, for the last year I have been watching old films nonstop. Even more often than our nightly tradition. Now that is summer I have been watching movies until the AM every night. My favorite movies are usually from the 1940s, 1930s, and 1920s. I do love many films from 1950s and 1960s as well, but not quite as much.

This reason I made this post is because this month on TCM is a great time to check out some of the best classic films. Two weeks I had watched a silent film with Rudolph Valentino called The Sheik on YouTube and coincidently this month on TCM is Race and Hollywood: Arab Images on Film in which they will be showing The Sheik and The Son of the Sheik. TCM will also air a number of other silent and "talkie" films and arguably the best movie ever made: Lawrence of Arabia, which stars my husband Peter O'Toole (I have adored Peter O'Toole since I can remember. Back off! He is mine!!!!!). I am also looking forward to seeing the first The Thief of Baghdad with Douglass Fairbanks, the first "King of Hollywood" before Clark Gable. You can learn more at http://www.tcm.com/aiof/index.html .

Point being, if you are already an avid classic films lover or if you would like to delve into the world of old films, this month on TCM has a particularly good lineup. And bonus for me, Conan will be a guest programmer on July 4th! Also, if you are a fan of SNL's Bill Heder, he has begun Essentials Jr which I am curious to see what he has lined up.

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John Galliano Goodies

2011-06-11T13:13:00.000-07:00

I pre-ordered a couple of John Galliano pieces from my favorite mens collection, his Spring 2011 (the one I have posted about numerous times), back in December. I forgot I received them in April. It is amazing that I can be so impressed by the detail in these little accessories. They are gorgeous and I can't wait to wear them.

Katherine Hepburn

2011-06-10T10:53:00.000-07:00

Cool Random Picture on Etsy

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2011-05-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

I am not a fan of scarlett johansson and I think she did a poor job of executing Buster Keaton, but I do love the clothes!

2011-05-21T17:32:00.001-07:00

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Oliver Peoples OP505

2011-05-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

I never posted pictures of the OP505 frames and clip-ons. Once again, the picture quality is awful but in person they are beautifully crafted. The filigree work on the bridge and temples is exquisite. I added the promo pictures too since they are more accurate.

Something else I am currently loving is a pair of Bass loafers that I purchased from JCrew. They are smart looking and comfortable.

(Not a picture of me but she has a cute and quirky outfit w/ the loafers.)

2011-05-08T16:15:00.001-07:00

2011-04-29T20:56:00.003-07:00

Yet Another Bad Ass.

2011-04-07T21:07:00.000-07:00

Bad Ass Cowgirl

2011-03-27T16:45:00.000-07:00

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Oliver Peoples Vintage OP-505

2011-03-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

Oliver Peoples Vintage from Oliver Peoples on Vimeo.

"Encouraged by numerous requests from loyal friends, family and longtime loyal customers, I was inspired to explore my personal archive of original Oliver Peoples designs. After losing myself in a time machine of memories, I rediscovered several iconic, brand-defining styles with original vintage glass lenses in rare shades.

Among these treasures were some of my favorites, including the first style introduced in the Oliver Peoples 1987 debut collection, the OP-505. One of the first frames available with a clip-on sunglasses option, the 505 featured filigreed antique metal temple and bridge detailing...

Convinced that interest in these classic styles is just as strong today as it was twenty years ago, I wanted to make some available to select customers. Since very few originals still exist, and because it is essential that the same attention to detail, craftsmanship and the integrity of the original styles be retained, I reached out to the same Japanese factory to reproduce a limited quantity.

It was important to me that we visually re-introduce these brand-defining styles in a fitting and appropriate environment. Dragon Books, where we shot the enclosed, offers a sophisticated, intellectual setting in which the quality eyewear is almost expected among the rare 1st Edition literary treasures... "
-Larry Leight, Founder and Chief Designer

The ad in Vanity Fair was too beautiful and I was compelled to buy a pair. Of course I needed the clip-on sunglasses option too. Can't wait!

You can see more at oliverpeoplesvintage.com

The Row

2011-03-18T12:32:00.000-07:00

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Vivienne Tam

2011-03-05T16:00:00.000-08:00

DKNY

2011-03-02T17:13:00.000-08:00

Alexander Wang

2011-02-27T14:35:00.000-08:00

Ruffian

2011-02-25T14:42:00.000-08:00

Marlene Dietrich

2011-02-23T12:26:00.000-08:00

My mother and grandmother once met Marlene Dietrich. If only I was so lucky. Except she died when I was all of 1 years old. Did you know her legs were insured for $1 million?

Pictures of Marlene should probably have been my first post ever on this blog since she is one of the pioneers of menswear on women.

Tommy Hilfiger

2011-02-22T14:28:00.000-08:00

Margiela 1989

2011-02-21T20:05:00.000-08:00

2011-02-21T12:50:00.000-08:00

Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons Saturn pin and Pamela Love x Zac Posen Brooch

I bought these two items within the last two months to decorate my jackets and whatnot. I have a couple of fun ideas for the Pamela Love brooch that I am excited to try out.

2011-02-20T14:55:00.000-08:00

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Jason Wu

2011-02-17T14:25:00.000-08:00

I was totally wooed.

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2011-01-28T12:00:00.000-08:00

How?!

2011-01-26T09:35:00.000-08:00

...do they keep making my favorite collections?!

2011-01-24T21:34:00.001-08:00

2011-01-23T23:45:00.001-08:00

John Galliano

2011-01-22T17:29:00.000-08:00

Still in love with this collection.

A Child of the Jago

2011-01-21T11:27:00.000-08:00

The Row

2011-01-21T10:57:00.000-08:00

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Bone White Nail Polish

2011-01-06T17:12:00.000-08:00

Monocle Necklaces

2011-01-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

I have been seeing monocle necklaces everywhere lately and had been planing a trip to an antique shop to see if I might be able to find one; however, recently I saw this Paris Mon Amour article and noticed the monocle necklace the model is wearing that is mostly cut off at the bottom. What I liked about it is that it is an edgier, more modern take on a monocle necklace. In fact, they call it a lens necklace instead. It is made by Natalia Brilli, whose items I had previous knowledge of and love! I contacted the lovely people of Natalia Brilli and they sent me a full picture of the lens necklace (first picture above).

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Givenchy Fall 08

2010-12-26T09:42:00.000-08:00

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Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons

2010-12-22T17:36:00.000-08:00

I just ordered Saturn in bronze. This is the first time I ordered from Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons but I have admired their items for a while, especially since they paired with Pamela Love. Apparently it will arrive with a wooden box lined in leather. Sounds yummy.

Steampunk-esque

2010-12-20T11:00:00.000-08:00

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YSL Le Smoking Suit

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Pamela Love

2010-12-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

I heart Pamela Love.

2010-12-03T22:51:00.001-08:00

J Crew Spring 2011

2010-12-03T18:08:00.000-08:00

Diane Keaton a la Annie Hall

2010-12-01T21:24:00.000-08:00

Bianca Jagger

2010-11-29T21:18:00.000-08:00

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Proenza Schouler

2010-11-15T20:26:00.000-08:00

If only uniforms were this cool...

Damion Le Cappelian

2010-11-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

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One's Chapeau

2010-10-24T13:48:00.000-07:00

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Mine

2010-10-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Gaia Repossi

2010-10-18T21:18:00.000-07:00

Perfection

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