Another Visit to the Ventura Flea Market
Despite a little bit of rain and wind, I paid a visit to the Ventura Flea Market in search of vintage goodies. Instead of the usual turnout where parking is hard to find and vendors fill the space, there was a notable absence of sellers (and buyers) due to the less than ideal weather conditions. Since I'm not one to let a few raindrops get in the way of a day of shopping, I continued to browse
Getting Outdoorsy in Ojai
I took my dog out to enjoy the sunny weather and explore some parks in the Ventura/Ojai area yesterday. My first stop was a place nestled in the hills outside of Ventura. There lies an abandoned outdoor ampitheater built in 1928, complete with graffiti, overgrown ivy, piles of leaves, shy squirrels, and gorgeous views. Despite its state of decay and disrepair, I think it's the ideal place for a
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger
Sometimes an idea for a blog post will pop into my head at the most inconvenient time, such as when there's nowhere for me to jot my ideas down. This morning, while in the shower, I reflected back on what I've learned about health, beauty, blogging, and life in the past fifteen years. Hence, the idea for this post about ten things I wish I knew when I was younger. I had to learn these lessons the
One Forty Nine
I've spent some time playing around with iMovie and the result is a brief compilation of some amateur video I captured while on the way back from my trip to Solvang last week. I couldn't resist capturing the peaceful beauty of the area with my point-and-shoot camera. (The Santa Ynez Valley is a great place to shop for antiques, meander around small towns, enjoy the scenic views, and engage in
Finding Solitude in Solvang
My sparse presence on Twitter and the blog can be explained by a quick road trip to the charming town of Solvang and the peaceful Santa Ynez Valley. During my two days there, I: ate more Danish pancakes and pastries than I could count, brought my dog along to enjoy the scenery, marveled at the beauty of the Mission Santa Inés, explored the local Farmers' Market, browsed a few upscale antique
Salon Effects Minus the Salon
Confession: besides being obsessed with shoes and fashion trends, I'm enamored with nail polish. I probably have over forty bottles of laquer in my collection, and I often mix my own custom hues when inspired to do so. While browsing a fashion blog last week, I stumbled upon an intriguing new product by Sally Hansen called Salon Effects. It's basically nail polish strips (or a more affordable
Trend On the Rise - Wide Leg Trousers
images from dorothyperkins.com, topshop.com, newlook.com & freepeople.comI can finally place my skinny jeans, mini skirts, and harem pants in the back of my closet in order to make room for the new kid in town - wide leg trousers. Perfectly in line with spring's 1970s trend, they are both intriguing and tricky to wear. Also known as palazzo pants, they can sometimes appear to be a maxi skirt due
Backyard Blogging
I was just thinking today how lucky I am to be able to wear open-toed shoes in the middle of January. All the more motivation for me to update my pedicures more frequently. No snow, salt, or puddles to worry about, at least not for now. Letting the gorgeous spring-like weather guide my wardrobe choices proved to be both practical and predictable. Ok, so I should also mention that I was heavily
Trend On the Rise - Block Heels
New year, new shoes, right? At least that's been my mantra for the past two weeks. In an attempt to steer myself away from the clunky wedges I stockpiled last year, I've adopted block heel platforms as my new favorite type of footwear. This is partly due to the ubiquitous Jeffrey Campbell Lita boots and Jessica Simpson Dany heels that I've purchased (like many other bloggers) and grown to love.
Rose Bowling
In an unusually busy weekend that involved watching Kathy Griffin live, celebrating my cousin's birthday, and taking home a new road bike, I somehow managed to get to Pasadena for the monthly Rose Bowl flea market. Shortly after arriving, I lost count of the fur jackets, cutoff Levi's, faux LV bags, vintage cowboy boots, antique chandeliers, and varsity jackets. Sometime between my last Rose Bowl
Black Magic
As 2011 gets off to a start, I find myself developing a new affinity for block heel platforms. While I typically reserve my limited shoe space for boots and wedges, I've already purchased three pairs of block heels this year, two of which were deeply discounted. Could it be that I'm finally starting to kick my wedge addiction? (No pun intended.) Having grown accustomed to the sturdy and solid
Girlish Flourishes
With the frenzied holiday season safely behind us and a new year ahead, it's time to switch gears in terms of fashion and start preparing for next season. No more Ugg boots or trapper hats please! What better way to start off 2011 than by adopting ladylike details such as bow belts, faux pearl or chain necklaces, ruffled vests, paper bag waist skirts, or Grecian dresses. With some clever
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