Clothes I Never Wear

How often do you stand in front of your closet and see clothes you cannot remember wearing, maybe EVER? Today I decided to do an outfit post on those so often ignored pieces.

This metallic peacock green dress I've owned for YEARS, and I've been telling myself I'm going to have it altered to fit me correctly for that long too. Procrastination city! The ruffled cream bolero I nearly forced myself to wear to a wedding I attended in California. Thankfully, it matched well I thought. But before that, I'd never worn it once. And those cute brown metallic tights I bought brand new, I had so many plans to wear them out with cute lil' black mini dresses! This photo is the very first time I've ever put them on! It's true. Happy to say I did have many nights out with those cute black bow high heeled shoes tho . . .  in my twenties. . . *sigh*

What I've decided to do: I'm going to probably list the dress in my shop for someone it will actually fit right, give the bolero to my sis or a friend to have for a while.  And I think I have to keep those tights & cute heels to wear them on my next date with my man. Oh, girls! The road to overflowing closets is paved with good intentions! ;)

AND NOW . . . your turn! Yes, I'm challenging you - go to your closet and make an outfit of the clothes you never wear! Go ahead, put them all together and see what you've got. Time to give them a new life, or give them up.

XOXO

My Heart is an Idiot

When I was 18 and fresh and new to the world of being an adult, I made a small documentary about love. I watched it about two summers ago and CRINGED. My idea about love and romance has changed SO much since I put that little video together years ago. But I still love to hear about what everyone else has to say on the subject, so when I saw that Davy Rothbart (creator of Found Magazine) made one about his love life and the turmoil in it, I knew I'd be marking my calendar to be one of the first to grab a seat. The movie makes it's world premiere in my town on April 22nd, and you bet I'll be there. I'm kinda nuts about lovey stuff like this, especially when it shows the ups AND the downs, because god knows relationships aren't always a bowl of cherries. Here's the trailer.
  My Heart is an Idiot



p.s. if I ever find the courage, I'll post some clips from the one I made. Believe me, you'll feel embarrassed FOR me. :-P

I Promised You a Rose Garden

Didn't I? ;)

Just a handful or two of the recently listed floral pieces added to the shop!
I loved adding these because I think they're making my Etsy page look like it's blossoming. Speaking of blossoms, are any of you starting on your indoor gardens yet?

XOXO

Two more days till Friday, everyone!

{Shop LoLa}
Botanical Gardens White Cotton Day Dress, 80's

Falling Pink Blossoms Nipon Boutique Skirt & Blouse Set, 80's

1960's Flowers & Lace Embroidered Linen Shift Dress (L/XL size!)

Rose Garden Puff Sleeve Floral Day Dress, 80's

Black Spring Cotton Floral Halter Dress, 80's, early 90's

70's Embroidered Vine Ruffled Blouse

Monet Muse Sheer Floral Plisse Dress, vintage 70's

Peach Roses Open Back Floral Dress, vintage 80's

Painted Floral Black Maxi Tank Dress, vintage 80's

Pink Mums Plunging V neck Floral Dress, vintage 80's

Wild Iris Sheer Floral Dress, vintage 70's

Calico Patchwork Cotton Day Dress, vintage 70's

The Fishtail Braid

I'm missing my long hair today. Not that my hair is too short to try this style out, but even when I had long hair I never wore it this way. I've always wanted to try it though. Isn't it pretty? May attempt it today on my shoulder length cut, we'll see. If you're interested too, there are plenty of tutorials on youtube! Post pics if you do, girls, and I will too. :)

HAPPY SATURDAY!
XO

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Happy Birthday, Foodcake!

Just had to send out a special "Happy Birthday!" to one of my dearest friends ANGELA. I met Angie my freshman year of college and I always credit her to having a very positive effect on the way I think and view life. You know those kind of friends? They're the best! She even bought me this book one year for my birthday and it was such an eye-opening book to work through. She is also responsible for introducing me to one of my favorite bands of all time, The Squirrel Nut Zippers!

Many sparkling great moments have been had with this funny, creative girl! I LOVE her, dearly. And though many, MANY miles separate us. . . (she now lives in Spain with her husband) I think about her often. (She's basically the #1 reason why I'm setting up Skype soon!)

oh, and in college I called her "Angela Foodcake" hence the title of this post. :) 

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart." - Elizabeth Foley

TERTIUM NON DATA

Aren't these pieces of jewelry GORGEOUS? I came upon them recently during my early Sunday morning guilt-free stumbling time. Would you believe me if I told you they're made from recycled PET plastic bottles? I could hardly believe it either. I LOVE the bright, transparent colors, and detailed delicate looking petals.

The woman who makes them, GULNUR OZDAGLAR GUVENC, also happens to be an Etsy shop owner. Along with lovely jewelry,  she creates the coolest looking bowls, and unique buttons as well. So happy I came upon this shop because I was wondering what to get for my mom for Mother's Day!

Find out more about the artist on her website, and see more of her available-for-purchase items in her etsy shop.

Nineteen EIGHTIES

The 1980's era has always been a favorite of mine, as evidenced in my shop inventory. ;)

I listed many items before I went on vacation, but never did an update of them all on the blog, so I'm just getting back to that now. Yes, dear friends, it's many a morning that I start my day with an 80's playlist consisting of about 50 of my favorite songs from my childhood - chock full of Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, The Pet Shop Boys, and The Go Gos just to name a few. What can I say, it's music that makes me happy!

My favorite fashion details about the 80's are metallics, puff sleeves, ruffled party dresses and most of all LACE. (Complete Madonna fan) Any fads from then that you really like?

Liquid Gold Metallic Cocktail Dress

Speckled Tweed Plunging Neckline Dress

New Wave Check Black & White Dress

Deadstock Sparkling Cream light Sweater Top

Splatter Storm Black & White Sun Dress

5 Tiers of Ruffles Teal & Black Tube Top Dress

High Neck Royal Blue Pleated Ascot Blouse

Peach Roses Open Back Floral Dress

Embroidered Jade Floral Little Black Dress

High Waist Floral Gaucho Pantsuit

Sexy Little Black Sparkling Sequin Dress