Friday, September 30, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa and Gienah

Two artists again on this long-awaited, much needed, fantastic Friday!!! Feast away....

Curt
 Gienah

If I lived here...

If I lived here, I would be realllllllly organized (if you know me, this is a little difficult).  I'd prefer books and magazines over lap tops and ipads.  Shoes would be more important than all other accessories, if they aren't already, and ball gowns would be abundant.  I'd be a professional dancer specializing in salsa and various other ballroom dances.  I'd travel the world doing competitions, but spend my average days teaching couples for weddings and sport.  My skills would be used often for films, constantly being cast in time period movies and coaching actors on etiquette and technique.   My husband would be my dance partner for our competitions, but spend his days as an architectural designer.  His specialty would be in hotel interiors, but he would spend a lot of time designing our homes in London, New York, and Texas (duh).  We wouldn't have time for our own kids just yet, but we would spend many hours teaching kids in local schools how to dance.  But honestly, most of our time would be spent in our cozy home drinking cappuccinos and watching old movies.   As it should be.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Life in snaps


If you have had a glimpse at my phone, you will see that I have over 1500 pics - yes yes this is true.  Here are some of my recent snaps. 
- Love that Starbucks thought my name was Kathy - that's my mom's name!
- Krys and I at dinner in Napa - pic stolen from Jenny!
- My hand painted shoes from Robyn Daniels
- Rusty refusing to get out of bed, so I made it with him in it
- Did you know that Ed Begley Jr. makes an all-purpose cleaner? Yeah. Me neither
- My first attempt at pink before I went a little bolder...
- Pinot Noir Blanc - pretty good! Now is it supposed to be room temp or cold...
- Mochilato - mochi meets gelato meets gloriousness

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Almost, Yes, and Wish List

Today's mix of things include items I bought, tried on but am still debating, or just plain like.  Can you guess which ones are which? Don't care? Yeah, I wouldn't either =)

FYI those Madewell jeans are a million times better on than in the pic.  Just sayin.

Items from Karen Millen, Etsy, JCrew, and Madewell.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

SHOUT!


I am so bored. What shall I do with this free time? I know....


the first thing to pop in this lil ole head is.....


A photo montage to the best/worst wedding/bat mitzvah song ever - SHOUT!!!


and might I preface that I do not in fact own this song and am singing it to myself =)


My sisters tried really hard to keep me from getting a brief case, unnecessary braces, and a filing cabinet.....but fake designer glasses, they would not succeed.  

AND SCENE.

Skirt - H&M
Denim button-up - Lucky Brand
Glasses - Paul Smith
Shoes - Sam Edelman
Watch - Storm
Bracelet - Nordstrom
Rings & necklace - Forever 21

Monday, September 26, 2011

Eclectic Pop

I think because I haven't done one of these in such a long time, it was rather easy putting this room together!  This is a great example of how I would decorate my room if there were unlimited funding.  I am huge fan of mixing elements of new, old, rustic, glamour, and color.  The best part is all of the large items are pretty neutral, so you can change out the colors by throwing in new pillows and different room decorations.  Two of my favorite places to find well-priced accessories that are perfect for your color mood swings and seasonal changes are Cost Plus and Pier 1.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Keepin' it random...

I collect random images of looks, people, photos, editorials, and such.  I've started sharing them with ya'll lately, but this one looks exceptionally random today!  I will attribute that to my rough week and trying to figure out what the next big steps in my life will be.  It's time for something, but I have yet to put my finger on it....

Friday, September 23, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa AND Gienah

SO excited to have a second artist to post today! She is amazing...and I am in love with the neons =)


image above by Curt Sousa
two images above by Gienah

Spring 12 Faves

Here are 12 of my favorite looks from the Spring 12 runway.  I have a ton more, but these are looks that I want to try and emulate starting today....or tomorrow.  I am most definitely on the shiny bandwagon - can't wait until spring for that. Fanny packs, yes as you already know.  Shades of orange, patterned jeans, wild prints, comfy sweaters, leather, and fresh colors are all on the list!

What is on your list??

Thursday, September 22, 2011

If I lived here...

If I lived here, this would be my private lounge leading to my room sized closet and fabulous spa bathroom.   I'd spend many hours relaxing in the chaise reading the new books by Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling as all Twilight and Harry Potter obsessed fans would do.  Rusty would get kicked out all the time for dirtying up the lounge, but he'd be happy running outdoors with his two other rescue sisters.  This would primarily be my retreat for studying all of my film scripts because I would be a successful actress.  My break out role would probably be a rom-com, but I would rise to success with the help of my fashion sense and indie films.  Shine, glam, sparkle, and color would describe my glorious wardrobe.  My shoes would be sky high, yet magically comfortable, and I'd live in straight-from-the runway looks.  Standing out in a crowd would not be frightening, but instead exciting.  There would be too many boyfriends to note, and I would still have a good amount of years before the right one came along.  So, girls' night would be weekly with professionals coming over to do manis, pedis, and martinis while we watch the newest yet to be released movies in my movie room.  Life would be full of friends, fashion, glamour, and adventure.  Amazing.



Runway images from style.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

Some like it hot......pink!

I am thoroughly enjoying my My Little Pony Unicorn hair!  
The funny thing is....I don't own any pink clothes.....

oh. yeah. this is what I do when I get ready before everyone else and need to find ways to be entertained.

I don't think Rusty is amused...


Hair: Manic Panic
Watch: Storm
Lips: Chanel
Shirt: XX1

Thursday, September 15, 2011

If I dressed up for games....

Are you ready for the Longhorn invasion of Los Angeles this weekend??  I am...mentally...but as far as fashionably, not quite.  I do have my fair share of official Longhorn apparel, but it would be fun to be more Longhorn inspired than Longhorn adorned....

If only these were mine....and if only we I actually dressed up for games....


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

When I live here...

I think I stole this pic from someone else's blog or Pinterest, but what matters is that it is quite possibly one of the best bedrooms I have seen.  It is the perfect mix - little vintage, part glamour, quite neutral, wonderfully classic, yet very fun.  It is my new inspiration for updating my room/apt!

That being said - I've decided to plan make up where I want to be/what I want to have accomplished by the time the delectable designs from NYFW Spring 2012 are out in the market:

By next spring I will have been on my exciting Asian excursion and learned so much more about the world.  My photo skillz will be even greater after getting to take pictures of Thailand beaches and Indian markets.  Many of my travel pics will be blown up and framed around the house.  I will be able to play more than one song (current status) on my guitar, and after convincing Curt (or Robyn depending which city I am residing in) to move near me, our awesome band will begin!  I'll have to up my shopping because all the training for the half marathon is going to make me miraculously lose those last pounds I've been dreaming of shedding for the past couple of years.  It will be totally ok though because my many fashion and photog side jobs will help supply that spendin' dough.  By then I wish for more than 10 followers (cough cough hint hint).....so maybe I can get some advertising up in here.  I'll either be in a house in Venice beach, CA or a loft apartment in Brooklyn, NY, but still baking (even better) cake bites for all my friends.  Actually cake bites will prob be out of style by then...I'll go with gourmet grilled cheeses! Hmmm....I'm hungry now. darn it.

It's funny because I can't really predict beyond this month...but it is a little exciting dreaming!



    Photos edited from style.com - NYFW Spring 2012

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wallet Wishes

I oh so cleverly left my wallet at the Austin airport and didn't even realize it was missing until I was trying to pay for my parking at LAX over 5 hours later!  Yes, I'm the dork that spent the whole flight glued to Friday Night Lights and obviously not sipping any cocktails that would have required me to pull out said wallet. SO sadly after those many o'hours had passed, the cute little patent leather Coach wallet I once had was lost...along with my Crate and Barrel gift card darn it!  Anyway, bygones. Time for a new and more fabulous wallet I say! Let's go shoppin' broccoli. I think my dad used to say that =)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

McQueen

This is probably the only scarf I have ever craved, caught, then coveted.  And it is even cooler when one of your best friends feels the same way about hers =)



All photos by Me and Robyn Daniels.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Battle of the Graphic Tees

So this is what I do on my Saturdays....no joke.  Feel free to join me anytime =)

RD:  Did you know that David Bowie is gonna kick your a$$ today?
K: WHAT?!? WHY?! Wait....David Bowie a la Dancin' in the Streets or Labryinth??

RD: Because your 13 hours are up, and your shirt sucks!  And don't go complaining to Jennifer....she is too pretty to fight me now.
K: Oh my that was close. That Dancin in the Streets video freaks me out. Bring it on Goblin King!

That was way too fun =)

Now for a little details!

Me:
T-Shirt: Vintage - Austin, TX
Boots: Vintage - NYC
Shorts: Homemade from William Rast jeans
Rings: High Gloss; Mexican Street Vendor
Watch: Storm
Big Bracelet: Fairfax Flea Market
Small Bracelets: homemade and Venice boardwalk vendor
Bag: Posse
Nails: Cajun Shrimp

Robyn:
T-shirt: Labryinth tee - gifted
Boots: 8020
Shorts: Homemade from Seven for All Mankind
Vest: Nordstrom - brand unknown
Earrings: Gifted
Bag: Cynthia Rowley

ALL PHOTOS by Me and Robyn Daniels!