Merry Christmas, Y'all

We made it! Drove 22 hours with 2 dogs from LA to Dallas, or more specifically Grapevine, TX. It has been a good break. Making fart jokes with my brothers, shopping with my Mama and new future sister in law, visiting old haunts.  Speaking of old haunts, me and J were able to make it to Dolly Python (which if you don't know is the best vintage store in Dallas). J found a pair of size 12 cowboy boots. He had been searching for them in LA, but he's happy he found them in Texas. 

I figured my candy cane pants would be festive enough to sport for a holiday outfit post. I found them on sale at Free People. I'm not a huge fan of low rise pants because I have an obscenely long torso, and they make my legs resemble stumps, but I couldn't resist these. I'm wearing them with layered charm bracelets I stole from my mom for the day. When I'm away from her for long periods of time I come back to her house and am reminded of what incredible taste she has. Her things that I took for granted, or never really noticed seem more pronounced and precious now. 

My best wishes to everyone who reads this thing. Hug your loved ones, play with your new toys, drink coffee, watch Home Alone, most importantly be thankful. 

It just began to snow here. In Texas. What a gift. 

Jeans: Free People, Boots: Born, Sweater: Nordstrom, Bag: Vintage Coach, Polka Dot Shirt and Belt: Thrifted

Gift Guides!

So, when I first sat down to create the charming little holiday gift collages, I was thinking, "Guys and Gals". Now that they are complete, that seems kinda silly. Honestly I would like anything on either of these gift guides. What guy or girl wouldn't like Django on vinyl? I could also certainly see a dude getting down with some Coconut Hibiscus Shea Moisture Body Wash as well. Literally. I've seen my husband do it. Daily. 

SO take the gender specific thing with a grain of salt, k? (Except for the beard softener...unless you know a bearded lady. In which case I wish I was coming to your holiday party, 'cause I want to know one too).

I really tried to include plenty of items from small and/or reputable companies. It's important to put in extra effort to support small and local businesses or businesses with good practices this time of year. 

1. Eels or Django on vinyl. Solid music across the board. Fail proof for a music lover. BUY VINYL AT YOUR LOCAL RECORD STORE.  

2. Shea Moisture Beard Softener. I love this company. No animal testing, and no parabens! Find them at Target or Walgreens.

3. State shaped cutting/cheese boards by A.Heirloom. Most everyone is proud of their home state!

4. Doggie Bowtie by Papaya Pascal. organic and recycled materials. Any dog lover would enjoy dressing up their pooch for a special occasion. For example, on a Wednesday.

5. Sleek space heater by Crane. Keep your digits warm in the winter months!

6. Hot Sauce. THE BEST stocking stuffer for your favorite masochist.

7. Nostalgic Switchblade Comb

8. William Sonoma apron. Love the classic look of these, and the price is totally reasonable. 

9. Sandalwood Deo for his or her B.O.

10. Chapparal Studio Terrariums! This is a company I found at UniqueLA they are small and worthy of your money :)

11. Most importantly a Biggie necklace for anyone who has a sense of humor/loves hip hop. 

1. The most expensive thing in this post, but also what I personally want the most. Stylish Camera Bag from Ona Bags

2. Tortoise shell sunglasses. Find them at your local vintage or resale shop.

3. Sable and Snow greeting cards

4. Orleans No. 9 Candles from Orleans Candle Co. based out of Louisiana. This scent is particularly androgynous.

5. Quotation Mark earrings from ModCloth

6. Jane Austen Bandages for a book worm.

7. Zara Boots

8. Coconut Hibiscus Shea Butter Body Wash. No animal testing, paraben free. Their products can be found at Target or Walgreens

9. The Art of Haute Couture photography book with images by Victor Skrebenski

10. Frida Kahlo Necklace by an amazing jewelry designer, Melissa Loschy. Check her out. 

Giving You Gold

What do you think of when pontificating on what to pair with sparkly Gold pantaloons? 

Obviously the first thing that comes to mind is Hawaiian shirt... Nope, no, not at all, but when scanning my closet trying to find a mate for these bad boys (the gold pants) this silky floral shirt screamed at me. I think what makes it work is the tonality of the two pieces together, because Hawaiian shirts and metallic pants do NOT traditionally go together like PB&J.

Something else that went great was this mixed metal cuff Jonathan found on the GROUND. 

I hope it doesn't have herpes!

xo!

Shoes: Sam Edelman Pixie Pump: Nordstrom, Belt, Shirt: Thrifted, Cuff: found, 

Gold Skinnies: Similar, Blazer: Zara, Sunglasses: Buffalo Exchange

Harper Blynn

So here's a post about some of my favorite dudes in the world who happen to be in one of my favorite bands in the world, Harper Blynn. They've been playing a residency at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood for a bit now, and me and J have been lucky enough to make it out to several of their shows. If you haven't heard them I highly suggest you give them a listen. They're musical stylings include: unmatched vocals from both singers (that's right! 2 lead singers!) and harmonies that make you just shake your head and furrow your brow (in a good way) on their recordings and most impressively, live... one of the most creative drummers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, and totally sick bass riffs. 

Also, they are all handsome. So there's that. 

Why Harper Blynn has not exploded is beyond me, but I have a sneaking suspicion it's going to happen soon. I'll be one of the lucky ones that got to see them before they blew up and starting snorting lines of coke in their badass tour bus! *Not really, I don't think they'd do that. 

Go to their website and have a listen. If you want to ease into it listen to their cover of Halo (the Beyonce song), you'll be a believer after that. Then buy some of their songs. 

Here's Jonny.

Jonny is making an appearance today. I have a husband that is way more fun to look at than me, so I figure I might as well exploit him. Naaah, what really happened was we kinda color coordinated on accident. I know some couples don't like matching, but I think it's aaaadooooorable. I suppose we were both vibe-ing on green and black that day. He found that INCREDIBLE wool Polo sweater at Jet Rag, and he loves it so much he even sleeps in it (not really).

We had an exciting married couples day that included eating at Big Fat Pita in the food court at the mall. Jealous? 

To some people, this might sound like torture. The mall... food court... in December? Awww HELL NO! But, we loved it. Probably only because we never go there so it was sort of a novelty experience. It was rainy and cold and Christmasy and we went to Target too AND Home Depot!! We are so settled and shit. 

Being as it is rainy and cold and getting dark so early it's been hard to shoot. However, we found this great light in an alley near our house. I always test the light on Jonny and get my camera settings right before giving him the camera to shoot, but on this day he just looked too handsome... I had to share these shots.

(Gag, I know....) 

Jonny: Wool Sweater: Vintage Polo, Boots: GBX, Henley: JCP, Tuque: Vans

Me: Floral Dress and Leather Jacket: Vintage, Gold Sweater: Free People, Tights: Hue, Boots: Rocket Dog, Necklace: Nordstrom Rack, Hat: Gifted.