NYE Designer Digs

If I had the money, this is what I would wear on NYE! I love how utterly elegant the dress and with the right accessories, oh so macabre.

Alexander McQueen Belted Stretch-crepe dress , Ippolita Black Oynx & 18k gold Earrings , Stephen Webster Oynx Crystal Haze Stud Ring , YSL Tribtoo Suede Pumps , Alexander McQueen Bird Skull Necklace

Speakeasy Struggle!

Lilpnut is going to a speakeasy themed New Years Eve Party (sooooo jealous btw, how do I get an invite!?) and asked for some accessory assistance. She bought this super cute flapper-esque mini dress from Forever21. Being that the party is tomorrow, all my finds are from Forever21 and Macys so she can swing by and pick them up ASAP! A quick note about theme partys: I have found unless you are going to a theatre costume shop with professional costumes, or you have done extensive research on specific era clothing and accessories, it's generally best to do a modern twist on whatever the theme may be. If not, you can end up looking cheap and cheap is never a good look!

Forever21

1. Black Feathered Headband 2. Long Spherical Bead Necklaces in Gold/Cream Black/Dark Grey & Black/Cream 3. Antique Rhinestone Ring in Dark Grey 4. Suedette Open Toe Heels in Black 5. Metallic Pattern Handbag

Macy's

1. Givenchy Bracelet 2. Givenchy Necklace 3. Givenchy Ring 4. Aerosoles Pumps in Black Suede 5. Jessica McClintock Clutch

Hope this helps Pnut!

Silvery Celebration

Ring in the New Year in this silvery chic parachute dress.

Panelled Mini Parachute Dress , MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadows in Digit , Forgery , Electra , Silver Ring , Zoe and Morgan Jett Drop Earrings , Jessica Simpson Dany Platform Sandal in Grey Snake , RJ Graziano Stretch Pyramid Crystal Bracelets

New Years Eve, Oh the 50's!

Dress up this super sweet vintage day dress with a headband and some serious cat eyes for a comfy, casual chic New Years Eve ensemble.

Vintage 50's Green Cotton Print Sun Dress , Pleated Satin/Chiffon Corsage Headband , Hiking Ruffles Cardigan , Seychelles Ring In The New Year Shoes , All Hours Belt

Nana's moving sale!

Nana is moving from U Street to Mount Pleasant! Stop by this cute boutique today and tomorrow to snatch up some great deals before they relocate. Details HERE!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope everyone got exactly what they wished for this season. Me? I sure did!

Hidden Getaway Jacket which I featured HERE!

Meyer Lemon Dress which I featured HERE!

ASOS Leather Traditional Satchel in Ochre which I featured HERE!

aaaaaaaaand, last but not least...

A brand spankin new Droid 2 Global!

sleep, you are ever elusive.

Last night I was extra productive in my sleeplessness and wrapped all the gifts that have been laying around my closet. Today I came across this funny journal at Modcloth and wonder if it would actually help me doze off to dreamland...

I Can't Sleep Journal

ho, ho, ho-verwhelmed.

Hiya Lovelies!

 I have a confession. I've got the pre christmas blues. It's the time of year when I just get so overwhelmed all I wanna do is shut down and hide under the covers (funny story side note, one time in our old apartment a tiny one bedroom efficiency, I actually did hide under the blankets and my husband couldn't find me). It's a tough time of year, because I want to do everything myself. I want to buy all the gifts, wrap all the gifts, ship all the gifts, plan all the parties, style all my friends, style and take care of myself (I am desperate for a haircut, but who's got the time!), shop and plan for dad and husbands birthdays on the 27th and the 29th, have I mentioned I'm also planning a baby shower for the new year? Ugh. I mean not ugh for the baby shower, just ugh in general. I love doing all these things, but when you work in a retail environment and have a daily blog to manage, it's just gets plain exhausting. And also on the retail note, frustrating because I keep receiving invites to holiday dinner parties and open houses that I inevitably have to respond, "sorry, we have extended our hours at the shop and I'm working until 8pm." I know, I know, woe is me!

Aaaaaaanyway, this is just my apology to my lovely readers for dropping the ball on my daily posts. I had to take my husbands advice on this one, he's always telling me "it's your blog, you make the rules." So, my posts might be a little irregular and maybe a tad off topic until the holidays have wrapped. Please feel free to continue sending me your fashion dilemmas, I'm happy to help. Busy, yes for sure, but never too busy to help someone in a styling crisis!!!

Yes Please!

Dear Santa, 

I especially love this bag in yellow, but would appreciate it if I could get it in all four colors!

ASOS Leather Traditional Satchel in Ochre , Red , Tan , Green 

Eighties Mayhem!

Tonight is Eighties Mayhem's Holiday Extravaganza at the Black Cat! Come out with your bestest holiday ensembles so I can snap some photos of you for this here blog here ya hear!? I'll be the giant lady on stage in a vintage grey tulle dress aquired in lovely Amsterdam and patent red shoes. And maybe, just maybe some big glittery poinsettias. Did I mention we have a snow machine? Well, we do. Snow tonight at the Black Cat!
Be there or be square!

FYM Productions  -  Black Cat DC

By Cover of Cirrus

This dress... no words!

By Cover of Cirrus Dress , Menbur Altea Clutch , Golden Silk Labradorite Cluster Necklace , All That Glitters is Gold Wedge , Jewels Verne Jaws Ring

rain rain go away

Ugh, rain. It's been gray and gross since I got back from Florida. Here's a nice cheery vintage dress to brighten things up a bit.

60's Dress with French Marigold Print , Beaded Button Front Cardigan in Smoky Gray , Radiolaria Bracelet in White , Kitten Heel in Champagne Patent , Steve Madden Clutch in Clover

Firewing Blouse

I love that this blouse could so easily transition from workday to weekend to evening.

Firewing Blouse , Gold Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet , All That Gold Reclaimed Bracelet , Always Skinny Jeans Gray Wash , Rosegold Candace Platform Wedge in Olive

DVF Flapper!

This Diane von Furstenberg dress is the perfect inspiration for a modern day flapper ensemble!

DVF Belted Stretch-Silk Dress , Vintage Art Deco Crocheted Bag , Majorica Grey Man-made Pearl 60" Necklace , Prada Black Suede Peep Toe Pumps , Extraordinary Thigh High Socks in Black

Black Friday

 I'll do anything to avoid waking up early and being stuck in hoards of people clamoring for the deal of the season. I vote instead of the day after Thanksgiving being "Black Friday" it officially be changed to "LBD Friday". Here are some little (and one long) lovelies from one of my favorite-est of online shops, ASOS. 

Peter Pan Collar Chiffon Pleat Dress , Bugsy Beaded Flapper Dress , Faux Pearl Trom Trapeze Swing Dress , Lace Trim Maxi Dress , Peter Pan Collar Open Back Dress , Blouson Sleeve Mini Dress

Just can't get enough

Are you bored yet? Obviously all that I've wanted to buy recently has been party outfits! I just can't get enough fabulous dresses and glittering accessories. Bear with me, I'm sure it's a passing phase!

Revive Godet Button Up Dress , Swarovski Crystal Helios Pendant , Revive Rhinestone Encrusted Palm Cuff , Bertie G-Galaxy T-Bar Court Shoes , 1971 Reiss Thayer Hard Clutch

Blue Skies Smiling

I love wintery pastels! It's just fall, I know, and we are still a ways away until winter, but I want this outfit now!

Blue Sky Escape Dress , Bow-lero Jacket , Wrapped Around Your Finger Ring , Panda Diplomacy Ring , Take Me to the Laces Heels , Rad Retro Handbag in Dove

Now I ain't sayin she's a gold digga

I super love this Gold Digger necklace! I didn't even realize Endless.com had jewelry, but their selection is great. Plus, who can beat ordering it one day and receiving it the next! Perfect for holiday shopping.

Silk Fan Print Dress in Purple , Nathalia Clutch in Fuschia , Gold Digger Pendant , Pearls of Happiness Necklace , Coconuts T-Strap Wedge in Black , Faux Fur Shawl Cardigan

Peachy Party Queen

Super love this dress!!!!

Vintage 50's Peach Embroidered Dress , Corset Lace Back Trench , Glitter Suede Skinny Belt , Michael Kors Vivian Wedge , Snowflake Necklace , Crystal Flower Bracelet

party party party!

This week all I want to do is shop for party outfits! aaaaand go to partys!

Fitted Silk Blouse , Ruffled Clutch , Honeycomb Bracelet , Chiffon Skirt , Toni Bow Stiletto 

it's back!

It's back! I ordered this necklace in September and had to wait wait wait for it to arrive because it was on backorder. I was so excited the day I received it I had to blog about it immediately (here!). Sadly for all though, this fab necklace had vanished from Piperlime's website. 

Well, It's Back! It's Back! Snatch one up quickly and you should receive it just in time for the new year.

Sequin Metal Ring Status Necklace 

Fab Sweetheart

Fab Sweetheart Dress , Fur Trimmed Hooded Coat , Hotter Suede Ankle Strap Wedges , Vintage Space Age Annie Purse , Thigh High Leggings

Tis the Season

As Holiday Party invites start coming in, it's the perfect time of year to pull out your vintage party frocks or go out and buy some fun new ones! 

Lindy Hop Dress , Spinning Lace Dress , Holding Court Dress , Without Equal Dress , Dance Away Dress , Fur Trim Cape Dress

As You Wish

Today's 'As You Wish' post was a request from a highschool friend / facebook friend who wanted to see some of my picks for leather goodies. Honestly, I could do an entire week of leather, it's one of my favorite textiles for shoes and bags. Instead, I've just cherry picked a few items, all from ASOS. I love how it runs the gamut from super tough chick to lovely vintage lady.

Sonia Rykiel Noeud Lace Up Boots , Oasis Shearling Aviator Leather Jacket , Karen Millen Studded Leather Skinny Belt , 1971 Reiss Gael Leather Motorcycle Pant , Warehouse Leather Buckle Satchel Bag , 1971 Reiss Katrin Leather Pleated Kilt , Warehouse Long Washed Leather Gloves , Bing Bang & Timo.Weiland Brass and Leather Bow Ring , Vivienne Westwood Leather Gloves

It's Friday I'm in love!

It's Friday, and I'm in love with this super sweet vintage dress from Iron Orchid Vintage on Etsy.

Happy Weekend!

Vintage 60's Nipped Waist Red Velvety Dress , Vintage 60's Silver Champange Cape/Coat , Vintage 60's Olive Clutch , Leopard Print Kitten Heels , Opaque Stone Ring with Rhinestones

Daily Spot

I love pairing over the knee socks with tights all through the fall and winter. With the bootie trend still in full swing it's so easy to them with sweet dresses and skirts from your summer/spring closets!

Daily Spot Chiffon Dress , Filigree Victorian Bat Necklace , Heavy Opaque Tights in Mushroom , Seychelles Hawk Booties in Gray , Cable Knit Over-the-knee Socks in Bone White

today i want to be natalie portman

Call it a case of wanting to be everything you are not, I have always had major envy and major love for Natalie Portman. 

She's a super famous actress, 

I've been in a couple of low budget horror flicks (didn't you know? see me in this, this, this and this)

She's been a dancer since the age of four, 

I was born pigeon toed and struggled through years of training only to achieve getting my feet straight.

She's a style icon and lovely 5'3 muse of Zac Posen, 

I'm a style blogger and 6'0 muse of my husband (not so shabby on that note!)

Anyway, last week on TopShop's blog they featured an upcoming thriller she is staring in called Black Swan. It caught my attention for so many reasons. A) It stars Natalie Portman (duh!) B) the movie posters are to die for art deco style C) I super duper looooove thrillers D) rumors abound of lots of sexual tension and action not only between guys and gals but also gals and gals (how risqué!) E) It's directed by Darren Aronofsky of Requiem for a Dream and The Wrestler fame and F) Did I mention Winona Ryder? just to name a few. Here's hoping the movie is as good as I've hyped it up to be!

Another fab coat from reddoll

I have been drooling over reddoll's etsy shop for over a year. Her designs are faaabulous!

Marching Orders Top , Melton Wool Peplum Jacket , Chubby Owl Bracelet , Gap Always Skinny Black Coated Jeans , Ash Uma Leather Ankle Zip Boots

She's a Lady

Get your ladylike on with this sweet 50's dress.

Vintage 50's Dress , Tommy Hilfiger Coat in Purple Haze , Pale Gray Opaque Tights , Lena Shoulder Bag in Gray , Platform Court Shoes in Gray

can't we do it again?

Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary! I am just as happy with my husband now as I was the day we were wed, but I feel a little bit sad because I wish I could have a lovely wedding party every year! Treating guests to good food, good booze and good company was such a special experience for me. And of course, wearing a fantastical wedding gown! There were more woes than I care to remember revolving around "the dresses" and I am definitely not going to relive them here on my fun blog. What I will say is that after being coerced into trying on a Jenny Packham gown, I am a die hard fan. My husband and I made a pact not to go into debt over our wedding and we did our best to stick to it, so the Jenny Packham gown was completely out of my budget. Fortunately, in the end I wound up wearing a lovely vintage dress from Posh Girl Vintage, which truth be told was much more fitting for our intimate setting. 

Today's post is my "if I was a rich girl" Jenny Packham Monaco dress from her Fall 2009 collection, which I could not for the life of me find a picture that does the B.E.A.uuuuuuutiful dress justice, my actual wedding dress that I purchased from Posh Girl Vintage and four dresses from Jenny Packham's most recent collection. 

Three Cheers for Happily Ever After!

I'm in love with this!

I finally received this awesome necklace! I'm on my lunch break at work and just couldn't wait to share.  It's been on backorder from Piperlime for over a month, I hate when things don't ship right away. But some things are worth waiting for. Sad news for all my lovely readers though, I just went to Piperlime so I could show you were to purchase this gem and it's gone!! So sad. Here is the "sister" to it, which is cool too, but definately not the same.

p.s. "boyfriend" style sweater and ruffled keyhole top from OldNavy

above the common herd of humanity

Leo's like to stand out in a crowd, easily accomplished with this ensemble! Meow!

Open Back Blouse in Duck Egg , Big Cat on Campus Necklace , Glacial Glow Clutch , Black Leather Skinny Pants , Charmed Life Heel

a more permanent turn

It seems DC has finally made a more permanent turn to fall weather, and thankfully so as I have so very many coats I am in love with! Couldn't resist re"today i want"ing the Hidden getaway Jacket!

Wrap You Up in My Coat , Check Hooded Wrap Jacket , Hidden Getaway Jacket , Craftsmanship Capelet , Double Breasted Melton Wool Olga Coat , Wanigan Coat

Spooky Lady (or in this case girl) Inspirations

I admit, I am in love with Christina Ricci. It's true. I just can't get enough of the doll faced actress. So clearly Wednesday Addams is near and dear to my heart. While she wasn't the first to play Wednesday, she's the one for me being that I was 11 when the movie came out. Here my take on a grown up fashionable Wednesday.

Sonia Black Sequin Removable Collar Shirt , Parker Pleated Skirt , Pieces Alice Stripe Tights , Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Mad Dash , Wraparound Claw Ring , White Claw Set Ring with Swarovski Elements , Faceted Stone Cocktail Ring , Oversized Metal Snake Ring

Spooky Lady Inspirations

I am a super fan of the 60's (insert sarcastic gasp of surprise here) So it's no shock that I've got mad love for the 3 lovely ladies who graced the small and big screen as Catwoman. I have to say I hold Julie Newmar in the highest regards, but each lady was dynamite in their own right. Here is an outfit that admittedly could only be worn by a lady of mucho confidence, but that is one of the best qualities of the feline super villain. 

Gemma Black Silk 'Mya' Tank , Dents Long Leather Gloves , Riptide Leather Shorts , MK Gold Leather Studded Skinny Belt , Pixie Zip Wedge , Black Shimmer Tights

Halloween Accessories on Etsy!

Not the costume wearing type? Still want to be festive? Check out these super rad halloween accessories. They can be just a little nod to the holiday or the icing on top of a fabulous costume. 

Oh and the Lady Gaga Doggie? That's for you Kristen Lober! Well for Jack, but you know what I mean.

Raven Skull Hair Tie , Lady Gaga Hat for dogs or cats , Skull Studs , Zombie Exposed Brains Headband , Ikura Sushi Cocktail Hat , Spider Web Fascinator

Spooky Lady Inspirations

It's Halloween week and I thought I'd kick things off with a modern outfit inspired by one of my favorite  Spooky Ladies, Maila Nurmi (better known as Vampira!) Who are your favorite spooky bad girls?

LA Made Paloma Top in Black , Hidden Getaway Jacket , Over the Heel Tights in Black , Warehouse Jersey Maxi Skirt in Navy , Black Bijou Suede Embellished Wedge

Peachy Keen

I super heart these peachy hues from Topshop, perfect getup for a Friday night on the town!

Petite Peter Pan Tunic , Pearl in Wire Nest Ring , Feather Print Kimono , Crystal Mesh Leggings , Gem Covered Knicker Shorts (that tunic is pretty short, just in case!) , LEXI Suede Block Heels

Must Have Headgear

Feed With Love Hat , Red Orange Birdy Headband , Yellow Floral Bouquet Headband , The Dreamy Wood Nymph Hat , Everyday Hat , Octopus Embroidered Headband in Submarine Yellow