My Hipstamatic Trip to Austin

The A Train

Fabulous weekend spent with some old friends. Events included margaritas, grilled cheeses, 

standup basses, and crosswords. In no particular order. 

For a brief moment there we had some temps in the 80's. We took advantage and lounged

at White Rock Lake on Saturday. Crosswords, plums, goat cheese and crackers (we've been eating goat cheese like maniacs lately) and the Edith Piaf station on Pandora via iphone. 

It was lovely. Sometimes I can trick my nose into thinking the smell of a lake is reminiscent 

of the ocean. This only lasts for seconds though. 

I had mentioned going to the lake earlier in the day, but I'm glad we actually followed through. 

Sometimes you say you're going to do things...take pictures, go on picnics, read or write,

whatever it is you do, and you don't. I'm urging myself and you to actually do it. 

Go ride your bike, dammit. You'll be thankful you did. 

 Dress: Willow&Clay Bracelets/Hat: F21, Gold Cross: I borrowed from my mother who got it in Scottland

Crossword Book: Simon and Schuster :)

Can I just say this dress is magical? It has a train! A sundress...with a train! 

Why the mf don't more casual dresses feature trains?! They make girls (and boys) feel like 

princesses/gypsies/brides/important/dragqueens 

I've only had the opportunity to wear it twice this summer, but I think it'll 

work into Fall with layers and lace-up boots. Yippee!

This post was written to the musical accompaniments of Bon Iver.

(Cause I missed his show last night)

Also please ignore the claw foot action in the last photograph.

thnx. 

Home Cookin!

This weekend has been beautiful. Windows open, dress wearing, breathe in that sweet hint of Fall

beautiful. Husband and I went and wandered around Bishop Arts District with my parents

yesterday. We ate at Hattie's. If you haven't been there, it's highly recommended. With dishes from Banana Foster's French Toast to Chicken and Waffles, or (below) Shrimp and Grits and Fried Green Tomato, Bacon and Lettuce with Pimento Cheese Sandwich....Whuuuutt? You just can't go wrong.

The decor is light and airy and the service is great. 

This photo is so awkward, thanks mom:

Dress and Hat: UO, Bag: Old Navy, Shoes: MIA

We came too close to adopting this puppers. We found her in one of the little boutiques, the owners

are trying to find her and her siblings homes..

 I am mopey today because it hasn't been this lovely out in ages, and my man is filming. 

See ya' in the future!

xo.

Western Ware (and the unveiling of horseface)

I know. Corduroys and a long sleeve denim shirt....We're still experiencing very hight temps, 

but this is what I wear to work. You see, I work in subzero temperatures at JCP HQ. 

Working in the styling room from 9-5 often actually gives me a runny nose. So...that explains it. 

I don't wear much make-up. Every now and then I'll bust out with some eyeshadow

for special ocasions. Thankfully I found a red lipstick that works with my 

fair skin tone and very neutral makeup stylings. I also found that during the day just piling 

on red lipstick requires a lot of upkeep, so I figured out a way to make it look more like a stain.

It's less of a hassle. I just dab it on and blend it with my finger then apply clear gloss and blot. 

Easy as pie.

(Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Royal Red...discontinued whhaaa whaaa)

My new thing=doubling up rings. The tri-stud ring on the left is from F21, and on the right

are my Nana's diamonds. The turquoise necklace is hers too. After she passed I had lots of bags of 

her jewelry to look through. A lot of Rhinestones, (She was a diamonds and champagne type of lady)

so imagine my surprise when I found a whole set of sterling and turquoise Southwestern craftings. 

I like to imagine her taking a road trip with my Poppy from Tampa to New Mexico in the 60's 

and purchasing this from some old Navajo. She would've thought it was so novelty. 

She probably wore it while it was in fashion, and tucked it away for me to find

whilst sitting on my parents driveway at a garage sale 3 weeks after she passed.  

Hey look !!! I made the DIY bracelets I said I was going to! It was very easy and I've already 

made 3 for me, 2 for my husband and a couple for my friends! Go here for the full how-to!

And just to prove that I'm really a huge dork, I will now reveal to you my ultimate huge horse smile

never seen before on this blog. This is actually a before and after sequence. Before is me pretending

to look at my Man Ray portrait book (ahem....first edition, not that you needed proof I'm cool)..

and the second is my reaction when Jonathan said, "loose the book, you look contrived"

CALLED OUT AND THAT'S WHY I LOVE HIM.

 

Cords: H&M, Shirt: F21, Belt: Thrifted, Bralette: UO, Sandals: JCP

The Clark Gable framed drawing behind me is by an artist...Jonathan Brooks....

maybe you've heard of him.

Have a Happy Holiday