La Belle Dame Sans Dice

Slowly emerging from the Chrysalis

2010-07-19T15:56:00.001-04:00

It's been a long time since I last posted anything and I wanted to thank all those who wondered where I was and sent little messages of well wishes along the way.

You see, since my last posting - oh, so many moons ago - I've been kind of busy allowing my body to do just what it needs to do. As a result, this kind of prevented me from having any real interest in style - let alone post anything regarding it.

My hibernation as it turned out, was a necessary break from a world that was quickly evolving into something much more for me.

(I'm still trying to be somewhat stylish)

Along the way, it's been very rough due to my ongoing condition; but the experience has been nothing short of miraculous. As many of you already know, there's nothing in the world like feeling the hiccups, bumps, and twitches of a beautiful child growing within oneself.

So where this blog goes moving forward, no one knows. All I know is that I'm just going with the flow and trying to suck up every second of every day. It appears that for once I feel like I am truly alive and that the things that somehow ranked high on my list; just don't anymore. Knowing who I am, I know that style and what not will always be important - it's just that moving forward, it just won't rank as high as it used to.

Don't worry, you'll never see me in those dreaded 'Mommy jeans' or sweats (at least not in public) but just to be sure; I've already authorized my family and friends to slap me hard should I even begin to look disheveled;)

Till next time ~ hope all is well with all of you!

May goodness and sunshine follow you always.

It was my last day in the Magic Garden::

2009-06-05T10:06:00.019-04:00

New Hope is a very special place for my husband and I. There is a great warmth there....I just can't wait to go back.

Making do mostly with older pieces::
-Denim blouse, TJ Maxx
-Floral short sleeve jacket - Target
-Jeans from Banana Republic
-Vanilla bracelet from The Limited
-Wedge - green/white polka dotted sandals - Piperlime - recent purchase - $59 . If you're interested in getting these shoes, make sure you check out the customer feedback on the site regarding sizing:)

I didn't find the chuckle patch, but I did find these lovely ladies.

Using them before alterations

2010-01-20T10:05:00.001-05:00

Have you ever had a piece of clothing that you used knowing that the article itself needed to be hemmed? I do. I constantly wear things I know will look a million times better if I just took the darn thing to the tailor. Call me lazy.

Truly, this is such a bad habit but the reason I wore these without hemming them first was because it was raining and the desired length would have looked really weird at the time. Now, I could have very well just opted to wear something more appropriate but I didn't feel like creating a whole new outfit at the last minute. Again, lazy. To illustrate the ideal length and look I was originally aiming for please see below::

The reality::

Remember, I'm 5'2" and these pants are supposed to hit right above the ankle. Currently though, these pants sit right at the bottom of my ankle. When I paired the pants up with regular pumps - it just looked odd. So, I decided to wear them long and with booties. The end result wasn't anything awful but they definitely need to be trimmed back; more so if I want to really use these pants in the manner in which they should be used - which is somewhere between capri and/or cigarette pant style.

Even though my eyes are indeed closed in the last pic, I wanted to show a closer shot of the little coat I was wearing. I purchased this piece at a local Salvation Army back in the 90's for $10. I remember practically skipping home that day from the pure joy of scoring this little number at such a fabulous price. Even though it's currently big on me, I still can't even bear the thought of parting with it. The 60's style of this little coat is so endless endearing, the quality of this jacket is still top notch, and it still so reminds me of the days in which I could really make my dollar stretch....ah, the days of being a clever starving student.

Thrifted Coat::Salvation Army

Salmon Sparkle Pants::JCrew

Wool Purple Sweater::Charter Club

Grey Sweater::Zara

Booties::Kmart

Bedazzled necklace::Urban Outfitters

Long Chain::JCrew

The Blessed Mother Pendant::Gifted

Just to mention for the sake of confirmation -- I'm still keeping it strong with the shopping ban...so nothing really new here. Though I must be completely honest about something. You see, I'm still in the process of receiving some magical packages in the mail which will contain recently obtained goodies. Now I know how this makes me look but I swear, I purchased these things before officiating my ban. I just figured I'd be clear on the matter is all. I'd hate to write 'not necessarily new' and have you spot my freakin' frock in a recent catalog of someplace or another:)

Continuation of Pattern Experimentation and Setting Boundaries Darn it!

2010-01-19T10:30:00.005-05:00

That's it! I've decided to not buy any more clothes, accessories, shoes...and especially NO ETSY items until June (well heck, I can't ban myself forever and we all need a fresh pair of sandals and what not come the warmer weather;))

What's spurred this sudden decision you may or may not wonder? Well, I'm not going to lie and it was really three factors: 1) There are boxes full of clothes that I still have to ship over to Cuba. Shipping stuff over there is never cheap and I can't buy and ship at the same time. 2) The whole Haiti thing. The other night I was watching El Primer Impacto (spanish TV) and they had filmed a story about an 11 yr old girl who was trapped underneath some building. Until someone had discovered her, she had been stuck in the debris for 4 days...alone. When the workers tried to pull her out, they realized that their useless tools were no match for the task at hand. As a result, the little girl told the workers in a very calm state "It's okay. If you need to cut off my legs to set me free; please do it" Well, I balled. I mean, what kind of 11 yr old girl says those type of things? Here I am, as OLD as I am, and I don't know if I would have the courage to face such obstacles in the manner in which that little girl did at that moment. I guess sometimes, it's not a lifetime of decisions that make who you are but one decisive moment. Well, as it turns out, the workers were able to set her free and in tact. However, due to 4 days of exposure; the little girl subsequently died. Just typing that hurt.

Listen, the bottom line is that I have so much already and I haven't nearly touched many of the things I currently own and that's a sin in my book. Somehow, it just doesn't seem right to buy more and not fully use what you got. This no where type of activity gets me.....no where. So in order for me to walk the walk and talk the talk; I'm self imposing a shopping ban on myself. Hopefully, you won't see me unnecessarily fall apart in the process...I mean after all, many of you have already done this AND for a longer period of time than what I'm aiming for.

Who knows, perhaps if all goes well; I'll extend the ban for a year - like the following fabulous ladies who have already done or are in the process of doing:

My Everyday Wear

The Small Fabric of My Life / Work that Wardrobe

Circle of Clothes

So anyhoosal, here's the first installment of wearing something that does not 'necessarily' incorporate recent purchases (I say necessarily because some of these items were purchased either right before Christmas/immediately right after Christmas):

Shoes::Aldo

Leggings::Zara

Coat::Milly

Sweater::Forever21

Paisley tunic::JCrew

Belt::H&M

Heart Necklace::The Glamourai

Long Necklace::Vintage - Rags to Riches

Ring::The Glamourai

Polka dot cuff::Banana Republic

The Queen is Back

2010-01-18T13:41:00.002-05:00

Sade that is....

Besides posting such a beautiful video today, I also thought the message of this song lended to the memory of a man who believed in the supreme love that can exist between all men and women...So Keep Love Alive and remember to always choose to be a Soldier of Love!

(To listen to Soldier of Love, please pause my player featured on the left...thanks)

Soldier of Love lyrics:

I've lost the use of my heart

But I'm still alive

Still looking for the life

The endless pool on the other side

It's a wild wild west

I'm doing my best

I'm at the borderline of my faith,

I'm at the hinterland of my devotion

In the frontline of this battle of mine

But I'm still alive

I'm a soldier of love.

Every day and night

I'm soldier of love

All the days of my life

I've been torn up inside (oh!)

I've been left behind (oh!)

So I ride

I have the will to survive

In the wild wild west,

Trying my hardest

Doing my best

To stay alive

I am love's soldier!

I wait for the sound

(oooh oohhh)

I know that love will come (that love will come)

Turn it all around

I'm a soldier of love (soldier of love)

Every day and night

I'm a soldier of love

All the days of my life

I am lost

but I don't doubt (oh!)

So I ride

I have the will to survive

In the wild wild west,

Trying my hardest

Doing my best

To stay alive

I am love's soldier!

I wait for the sound

I know that love will come

Turn it all around

I'm a soldier of love

I'm a soldier

Still waiting for love to come

Turn it all around

(4x)

I'm a soldier of love

I'm a soldier

Still waiting for love to come

Turn it all around

(3x)

Still waiting for love to come

::Haiti::

2010-01-14T16:22:00.003-05:00

What is there left to say?

If you haven't already made a donation, please click on the pics to be forwarded to the following charitable organizations: American Red Cross, Feed the Children, and World Vision.

Peace
all pics courtesy of Google

Homemade Butterflies on a Cold day

2010-01-12T09:35:00.003-05:00

I purchased this home made butterfly jacket right before the start of the holidays.

It's funny - I vaguely remember women - specifically my grade school art teacher - wearing these type jackets when I was very little. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to pull it off but after putting this outfit all together; I quickly realized that this was a piece I possibly could not live without. Let's see....the jacket is girly, whimsical, a nice shade of vanilla, and has stitched on butterflies on it...what more could I ask for right?

The only down side to this jacket? It fits spot on. I can't afford to gain any weight or the magic between me and the jacket ends.

Oh, and another thing....Can I just say that I just about froze while taking these pictures outside? Oh my goooooooddddnnnnneeeesssss.

Homemade Butterfly Jacket::Etsy

Silk tunic::?

Ruffled sleveless silk blouse::JCrew

Glitterati belt::JCrew

Tights::Zara

Booties::BCBG

Cuff::Christmas Gift from the BaaBaa/last year

What is Woman?

2010-01-08T12:43:00.007-05:00

What is a Woman?

Is it the skirts we wear?

Is it the fact that we clean, do the dishes, and tend to the children?

Is a woman merely a person who pro creates or is she more?

If a woman is powerful; is she somehow less womanly?

If a woman is intelligent; is she really a threat?

I wonder.

I wonder why, after all this time; the thought of what being a woman is still controversial.

When will women get a break?

When will women give other women a break?

When will our roles become simplified?

When will women be allowed to be unapologetically strong and not be challenged by our peers and worse; by our very selves?

When will we and others allow our femininity to coexist peacefully with our strength, without bogus restrictions?
Pictures courtesy of Google

Don't look at my Vagina! A full on rant

2010-01-07T11:52:00.001-05:00

The title of this post was inspired by the thought that a woman could be considered immodest by choosing to wear pants - The thought being that since pants create/enhance the 'v' like shape of a woman's anatomy; the woman in question is somehow drawing attention that is vulgar or sinful.

I'm just going to put it all on the table...the thought above not only strikes me as antiquated but extremely insulting. I being a Survivor of Abuse can attest to you that the only type men who would garnish full on excitement at looking at my covered up crotch area are either mentally disturbed, perverts, sadists, and/or possibly worse. If a man were to somehow become so distracted to my wearing pants - to the point in which he feels he has authority over me, authority to somehow demean me, think less of me and therefore treat me as I am less than; than that is because he lacks character and is suspect to having a conscious and balanced view of the world at large. The notion that a woman can provoke someone else to become aggressive or contribute them to be less than polite because of how she is dressed - particularly based on the fact that one is wearing pants blatantly points the finger at the woman and pushes blame onto her; should anything disagreeable happen to her.

I say that in a day in age in which people of all ages are being sold as commodities, where children are being exploited, where both men and women are being assaulted sexually...There is no room for this type of thinking.

Let's be real. It is this type of thinking that causes many, many people to justify ill behaviors onto others and let's not even try to bring God into this either.

It's one thing to make a conscious decision to cover your hair or to even wear skirts -- heck, I've done both as sacrifices, but to then draw a line in which it is eluded that if a woman wears pants she is somehow immodest...well, that to me are fighting words, is highly insulting, and simultaneously challenges my morals and convictions....all of which does not bode well with me.

On the cutting room floor::

2010-01-05T17:01:00.000-05:00

With all these outfits, something went incredibly wrong. The first outfit made me look like a mac truck, the second made me look crazy (I was experimenting with colors/fabrics/and textures), the third one--I just couldn't pose right, the fourth made me look like an ice cream cone and the last...well, in the last I was just goofing off:)

Back to the grind

2010-01-04T10:56:00.004-05:00

It has been so friggidy frigid out that my feet perpetually feel like ice cubes no matter how many socks I put on....brrrr...just got a chill up me spine.

At the moment, it's about 30 degrees out which is a slight improvement from yesterday's 21 degrees. All this cold weather makes me want to hibernate for the next several months. I honestly feel like bypassing any style ambitions and wearing this all winter long:

<-I just think this is way more practical given the situation.

Anyhoo, hope you're all well, keeping warm, and getting back to the swing of things:)

Leopard hat::Vintage/Etsy, Red Sweater::Christmas gift from the BaaBaa, Blouse::TJMaxx, Boyfriend Jeans::Christmas Gift from my Mami, Booties::BCBG, Necklaces (darker one) Vintage/Rags to Riches - (Lighter one) TJMaxx - Better off Dead production still courtesy of Google.

It's the new age of love and gold::

2010-01-02T13:44:00.011-05:00

I'm calling this new year, "The New Age of Love and Gold." This is the real reason why I chose to wear lots of 'gold' on New Years Day. Gold not for a desire of riches, but more so to emphasize that real wealth is always found in the love that we share. I mean, we all know that money is a necessity but what good is monetary wealth if we are only to be bankrupt in our hearts and motives?

Foil dress, DKNY; Chandelier earrings, Vintage (old); Bracelet, Banana Republic; Ring, HSN - Susan Sommers (old); Heels, Aldo; Chain, JCrew

No pictures, just good wishes

2009-12-31T10:42:00.003-05:00

So some of us will be ringing in the New Year in a couple of hours and others within several. Where ever you find yourself at this moment - whether it's preparing for tonight's events or if you find yourself counting down the seconds towards a New Year; I want you focus on one thing and one thing only....Focus on optimism. For many, 2009 was tough. For me, 2009 was one of the toughest years I've lived through yet. With that said though, I'm prepared to kick 2009 on it's behind and welcome 2010 with open arms. We may not know what this year will bring either but I gather that if we start off on the right foot by A)Being optimistic B)Being grateful for life's ups and downs C)Choosing love over anger, hate, vengeance, and so many other ugly qualities; then 2010 has to be the year in which many of us will conquer and win over whatever it is that plagues us in general.

'Everyday, think as you wake up: Today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive. I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself to expand my heart out to others for the benefit of all beings.' The 14th Dalai Lama

Happy New Years All! Much Love and Blessings Always.

::Life imitates Art::

2009-12-29T21:56:00.000-05:00

Dexy's Midnight Runner's

You know what the deal is when you spot me wearing my hat's...I didn't have time to straighten or do much with my hair...so in and ON it goes!

Stats::

Jeans::Ann Taylor The Loft/Christmas Gift - my Mami

Booties::Christmas Gift from the BaaBaa/Dolce Vita

Taupe silk blouse::Zara (old)

Dark Grey Cardi::Christmas Gift from the BaaBaa/JCrew

Lilac long sleeve shirt::Christmas Gift from the BaaBaa/JCrew

Heart Brass like necklace::Christmas Gift from the BaaBaa/The Glamourai

Silver/Blue rope chain::Christms gift to myself/Ann Taylor The Loft

Dexi's Midnight Runners pic from The New Romantics/The Look book by Dave Rimmer

Imitation of a Warrior Princess

2009-12-29T10:37:00.003-05:00

I myself would have loved to have been a Zena like Warrior Princess back in the day. You figure A)I would have been free B)I would've been able to kick anyone's a$$ if they attempted to mess with me C)Would've adorned myself not only with knives, bows, and other death like devices but I also would have worn the most beautiful of head crowns and what not....I'm rambling...I know...but the following outfit made me feel like a faux warrior princess who was cable of whisking my husband away while riding a wild horse or something:

I think it was the Gorilla vest that induced such thoughts in my head.

I actually did not think much of that hairy gorilla around my body but when I put it on, I actually liked it! You know, just when you think you're not going to buy into a stupid trend; ya' do.

Gorilla faux fur vest (as my husband calls it)::Christmas gift from hubby/Zara

Skirt::Christmas gift from hubby/Zara

Dark grey sweater::Christmas gift from hubby/Jcrew

Off white Victorian like blouse:: old/Zara

Shoes::Christmas gift from hubby::Two Lips

Lariat::Etsy

Whale necklace::Anthropologie

Lime green gloves::TjMaxx

Beret::The Gap/old

Just woke up and Christmas is over? sigh

2009-12-28T14:06:00.001-05:00

Christmas for me is always highly anticipated so it's no surprise that I get kind of glum when it's all over. Perhaps that's because for 20 some odd days before the big day, I'm running around like a chicken without a head - only to realize that I haven't gone to visit the Christmasy places I love so much. Oh well:)

Here's what I donned for Christmas:

As you can see, I went red. It's not the first time I've been a redhead. Actually, I was a red head for number of many years back in the 90's. I honestly never thought I'd go back, but something overcame me when I was at the salon recently -- I wanted to do something a bit different; so here it is:)

Stats::

Dress::Target

Lace poofy shirt::Victoria Secret

Bow on head::Club Monaco

Belt::Gifted

Crackled Gold Pumps::Jessica Simpson

If I don't post again before the New Year's end; hope you all have a fantastic time!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2009-12-23T09:25:00.003-05:00

Regrettably, I haven't had the opportunity to follow up on so many of my favorite blogs and hopefully; after next week or so - I'll be able to catch up:)

Till then, I just wanted to wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. May love, peace, and joy find all of you always.

Jennifer Jones

2009-12-17T16:28:00.008-05:00

I'm a big ole' classic movies fan -- have been since I was wee little. Sad but true that another great film legend has died; Jennifer Jones.

There are plenty of movies that I loved in which Jennifer Jones starred in but two of which always makes me stop, sit down, and subsequently ball are ' Love is Many Splendored Thing ' and ' The Song of Bernadette '. If you've never seen a pic with her in it; I truly recommend you checking her out.

What a talent...

Top and Bottom pic: With William Holden in 'Love is a many spelendored thing.'

{Below as Bernadette Soubirous. The story of a young child who has encounters with The Blessed Mother through out her lifetime in Lourdes, France}

Jennifer Jones

Bernadette Soubirous

{All pictures courtesy of Google}

Rodarte for Target? No thank you.

2009-12-16T18:35:00.005-05:00

So last night I hit Target (pronounced by some as Tarjeaay(silent t)) and while my husband and I were rounding up to check out; I came across a few dresses, a fur bolero thingy, and a some other item (I can't remember what it was) from Rodarte. This had kind of startled me because from what I read, this line was not supposed to hit stores till after the new year. Perhaps, I remembered this wrong but in any event; there I was in front of a much anticipated line and I hawked over the few straggles of clothes very closely.

Regrettably, I didn't have a camera to take photos of what I saw but here are a few examples that I scrounged up on Google that were available at the Tarjeaay (silent t please) I went to last night:

Here go my thoughts::

I was particularly giddy with excitement about seeing the chest plate dress above last night. From the picture above, the dress reminded me of works of art by Ana Mendieta .

Oh, don't get scared. Her art is actually very fascinating and I thought the Rodarte bone dress recalled some of Mendieta's works....remember, I was goth at one time so I can be a little dark:)

Regrettably, the one dress I was really interested in disappointed me big time. The back of it is sheer and very poly looking....not that poly is necessarily bad but when poly is done right...you know it and this was not the case here. I also have to mention that the cut was less than to be desired -- at least for my own body type. It's literally cut like a rectangle. I think with my body type; even if I were to sport a belt -- it would just look awful. Outside of the embellished front and my desire to look like a weird corpse; I really felt no impulse to purchase this dress and as I sifted through the rest of the stuff that hung next to the bone dress...I just wasn't impressed...heck, I think I actually got sad.

Thoughts on to the other pieces:

There was this off white furry like bolero there that really look bad. Again, this is just my opinion. I'm sure some fabulous 20 something will make it work and make me look like a fool but as for me....not happening. There is just no conceivable way in which I would be able to make Rodarte for Target clothes work on me.

Let me put an image in your mind of what this bolero reminded me of....Do you remember what Oscar the Grouch looks like?

Well, say hello to the Rodarte/Target bolero!

Darn it! I wish I could find a picture of that furry bolero on the internet so you can kind of see what I'm talking about. I'm telling you...OSCAR THE GROUCH. It was just terrible and honestly, the texture truly reminded me of a reject plush doll that a production plant donates because no consumer would ever want to buy it - unless it's being sold at a $.99 store.

I don't know, I just got this picture in my head of my husbands razor stubbles getting caught on that type material and the bolero then attaching itself to his chin like Velcro....not pretty. Case and point, there was just nothing soft or plush about this bolero and frankly with a name like Rodarte; I truly expected more. Darn it, I expected softness mixed with edginess!

So as for this lady guys, I say no thank you Rodarte/Tarjeaay ( remember that t is silent please). I do say though, I am really interested to see how other ladies will find ways to make this work. Again, there were only a few items left on the racks last night so perhaps the other stuff Rodarte made is better....maybe....but I'm not holding my breath.

Oh, and that leopard dress above was pretty bad too. Did they/Rodarte think they can chump the average Jo/Joanne? I think not.

{Rodarte for Target, Ana Medieta, and Oscar the Grouch pics courtesy of Google}

Comfy, Casual, and the return of leggings to my wardrobe?

2009-12-15T23:26:00.003-05:00

Yikes!! I have not worn leggings since my senior year in high school and just in case you're curious; that was a very long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....some time between Bon Jovi, Tone Loc, and Nirvana.

Due to the sheerness of the shirt; I think the lace cami underneath doesn't translate well but heck, I'll live:)

Details::

Boots::JCrew (old)

Leggings::Zara

Grey Sweater::Zara

Sheer blouse::Zara

Lace cami::Forever21

Scarf on head::Banana Republic (old)

Rhinestone necklace::Etsy

Gold necklace::American Apparel

Gold/Black necklace::JCrew

I've been on this Fire and Ice/Revlon lipstick kick and I can't seem to stop wearing this shade. It reminds me of another high school trend that seems to be making a come back with me - red lipstick. There was this specific red from Loreal I used to sport night and day back in high school. I wasn't allowed to really wear make-up back in the day; so all I would sport was some mascara and my favorite shade of red lipstick. Oh good Lord, could I be experiencing nostalgia for my high school years? Oh God, heavens no! Santa Maria, Madre de Dios! Or as Anita in West Side Story would have said; 'Make it no be true!'

Life has many layers....

2009-12-14T17:31:00.007-05:00

and lately I'm finding out that those layers are indeed resembling the layers akin to a stinky onion....if I may be so bold to paraphrase a quote right out of Shrek.

There have been a lot of strange things on my mind lately and I'm beginning to think that I'm prematurely going through -- stress prematurely -- a mid-life crisis. Lately, what I thought was up is really down and what I thought was out is really in.

{How I'm seeing life at the moment.}

Has that ever happened to you? Have you ever realized that what you thought (a concept perhaps) was so sure in your life - like a moral conviction; really wasn't at all a sure thing? I'm not necessarily referring to relationships with one's significant other, but rather other life molding stuff which is equally as important. Am I confusing you? Good, cause I'm confused as heck right now myself. I'm trying to tell you where I'm at right now without actually writing some real personal stuff out of respect for the 'other' people which form part of what I'm writing about....make sense?

You see, all this happens upon waking up one morning and realizing that life isn't exactly what you thought it was (and I don't say that lightly and I do take into consideration that there are a lot of people who completely understand that nothing in life is a sure thing...trust me, I counted myself among those people...this is why this little thing I'm going through is so tough)....As it turns out, life is actually much more profound and earth shattering than I ever thought possible, is continually layered and mingled in with so many truths and falsities; which require us all to speak up AND shut up ... even when one does not want to....even when you feel a gigantic impulse within your soul to take a prominent stance.

***super sigh***

Oh well, here's an outfit post for your consideration:)

This was worn for a specific occasion - which was very important/which I'm kind of detailing above - and required me to be a lot like Atticus Finch below. Looking at it now, I don't think it was a coincidence that I decided to wear white and black.

I'll say this much, doing the 'right and compassionate' thing - stress compassionate thing -- is hardly ever easy to do at all - let alone in one sitting. (Especially for me, I'm more grrr than I am ohm.) Sometimes, when doing the right thing; compassion flies out the door because judgment takes precedent....but what happens when the situation requires you to also be diplomatic for the sake and well being of others? What if the situation requires you to speak the truth but to do so without judgment....no matter how personal the situation may be to you?

"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement." — J.R.R. Tolkien

All I can say is that what got me through my moment (the one I'm kind of and admittingly quite possibly confusing you about) was this well known chap below:

And I ain't kidding either.

So today, I thank Him for getting me through the rough patches in my life. I may not understand much of things I feel and experience in this long winding road; but I have faith in you and I believe that you will see me through it all....good and bad. I openly admit that my faith is not as strong as I once thought it was but I gather; that was because many of life's truths had not yet been revealed to me. I guess having faith in so many ways, is a rite of passage. Let's just say that I hope I always do the right and compassionate thing...for myself and for others as well...even when I really don't want to.

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(Details-Blazer::Moschino Cheap and Chic via Etsy, Ruffled blouse::TJMaxx, skirt::BCBGMAXAZRIA, pumps::Aldo, Belt::Banana Republic, Black/Gold chain::JCrew, Goddess necklace, Vintage/PA, flower thing on my hair::from old vintage hat.....Pictures of optical illusion, Atticus Finch and Jesus via Google}

Can I kick myself in the A$$...

2009-12-14T00:28:00.005-05:00

for wondering where winter was?
The following is a b^%%H fest so buyer beware....

Let me tell you, this has been the suckiest past week EVA! First my hubby and I got sick, then my pains got so bad I wanted to sucker punch myself in the face hoping I would finally pass out, then I got the case of the 'depressed' (which if I'm brave, I'll write more about it soon), and if all that weren't enough....it rained and poured...which made Sunday the epitome of MISERABLE!

Can I say...ARGH!!!!?!!!?

This pic was taken sometime the week before last...before we all decided to fall apart in my house.

{Oh, those aren't real holes in my gloves....they're meant to be there. You see, you can fold the cuff down and loop your thumb into the hole.}

My first fatal mistake was to wear this old blazer as a coat. The frigid, bone chillin' winds cut right through me in this little ensemble...that's what I get for trying to be cute.

Here's my logic: We were supposed to go Christmas shopping and you know how it is....you bundle up because it's cold out but then you sweat like a pig when you're inside the mall. I thought that if I dress up warmly but not too warmly; I wouldn't feel like an overheated roasted duck. Well, that plan failed completely as it all back fired on me:(

Anyhoo....this outfit was remixed. To see how I used the blazer before hand, please click here and to see how I used this dress recently, please click here .

Blazer::Lerner's (Now known as NY&Co - OLD)

Boots::JCrew(old)

Dress::H&M

Scarf::Zara

Belt::BD gift from Val (Badgley Mischka)

Colorful necklace::Ann Taylor the Loft

Locket necklace::Banana Republic

Hat::Gap (old)

Gloves::?

Hopefully, this past week and weekend were better for you all:)

Stay Blessed!

I've been gifted a Princess Award:)

2009-12-10T10:18:00.003-05:00

Hip Hip Hooray!!! I was gifted this Princess award from Lorena at My Every Day Wear and along with this gift - comes questions for moi. However, before I begin - a Super Thanks to Lorena cause she Rocks!!!

Facts::

1. Favorite Author: Isabelle Allende

2. Author I don´t like: Can I say Nietzsche? I know, I know...oooh introspective...doesn't believe in God - what a rebel....frankly, what a bore. He's so over quoted it makes me want to barf.

3. Favorite Book(s): The House of the Spirits, Ines of My Soul, Push, In the Shadow of the Ark, Anna Karenina, The Great Shark Hunt

4. What is an exciting thing for you: Museums, Nature, Haircuts, Going a day without feeling sick, and of course the big one -- spending time with my BaaBaa.

5. Something I hate: Hate is a strong word but something I highly distaste is racists and bone headed ignorance.

6. Passing it on: I'd like to really pass this on to everyone! But alas, I think I can only choose one...I think that's how this goes:) Anyhoo...I choose The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire !

Inspiration Wed. - The ART and THE ARTISTS

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Ingrid Bergman by Yul Brynner

The Bringer of Confusion - Koskimo 1914

The State Hospital By Edward Kienholz

The Cinema by George Segal

The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch

In Utero

Dita Von Teese

{all images taken from my books}

Going from light to dark

2009-12-08T08:42:00.001-05:00

The last post was all about vanilla lace and this post is all about dark layering's.

The top pic looked slightly strange without my arms showing so I decided to add in another one:)

Outfit was worn for an early supper with friends.

Details::

Kimono blouse::The Limited...not sure if it was Express though (very old)

Purple slip::From Banana Republic dress

Leggings::H&M (old)

Booties::Lela Rose for Payless

Goddess Necklace::Vintage, PA

Flower Necklace::Boutique in New Hope, PA

Bracelets/Tried and True::Snake bracelet, The MET NYC, Ribbon necklace, Forever21, Black/Gold, Banana Republic

Hair clip::? (very, very old)

La Belle Dame Sans Dice

Slowly emerging from the Chrysalis

It was my last day in the Magic Garden::

Using them before alterations

Continuation of Pattern Experimentation and Setting Boundaries Darn it!

The Queen is Back

::Haiti::

Homemade Butterflies on a Cold day

What is Woman?

Don't look at my Vagina! A full on rant

On the cutting room floor::

Back to the grind

It's the new age of love and gold::

No pictures, just good wishes

::Life imitates Art::

Imitation of a Warrior Princess

Just woke up and Christmas is over? **sigh**

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jennifer Jones

Rodarte for Target? No thank you.

Comfy, Casual, and the return of leggings to my wardrobe?

Life has many layers....

Can I kick myself in the A$$...

I've been gifted a Princess Award:)

Inspiration Wed. - The ART and THE ARTISTS

Going from light to dark

Just woke up and Christmas is over? sigh