Showing posts with label Dolly Python. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dolly Python. Show all posts

Sunday, March 31, 2013

On Wearing More Eccentric Vintage Pieces

Have you ever been in a secondhand store and found the most amazing-far-out-beautifully made piece, bought it with gusto then gotten home and didn't know how to wear it? Yeah, me too. However, thanks to maturity learning to not give a shite, I'm starting to overcome this issue.

Take this outfit for example. I knew I wanted to wear the 90's Betsy Johnson rose slip...just didn't know what to pair it with. When I finally layered it with this ridiculous Dynasty meets Marie Antoinette at Easter brunch peplum realness I felt like a super star (and a little bit like Ulyanna Sargeenko, yeah right... in my dreamzzz). However, en route to exit our house, I kept asking my husband, "I should just do the black leather jacket instead, right??" Classic. A leather jacket with a pretty little floral dress. Can't go wrong. Looks great on everyone else, right?

Then the whole "this ooonnnnneee? OR this one?" ensued. The switching back and forth from jacket to jacket while intermediately changing the hat. Eventually with the most kindness and understanding patience a husband could have whose wife's closet just vomited on their floor Jonny said, "Go with the Dynasty. You bought cause you love it. Fuuuuuck it."

My Hero.

He was right. The little black leather jacket would've toughened it up a bit, but I already accomplished that with the boots, right? Plus, that's the obvious choice. Sometimes you just have to say "screw it" and wear what you want. Who cares if you have a hint of crazy cat lady or a PTA mom or a character from Dynasty? (Key word here being HINT. Don't go full cat lady on me, now...not yet anyway).

Other outfit ideas for this badass blazer: 
With black cut offs and boots. 
Layered over a black pencil skirt or midi-dress with heels
White high waisted shorts and these cuties

Have a Happy Easter, Bunnies!
{Boots: Vintage, Dolly Python} {Slip: Betsy Johnson} {Panama Hat: Vintage (Similar)
{Blazer: Vintage}



Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Floral Frenzy

The bold floral pattern on this dress is such a refreshing alternative to ditzy floral. SRSLY....I feel as though ditzy floral has been shoved down our throats by major clothing manufacturers for the last 6 springs. Even the name "ditzy floral" has mutated from sounding cute and fun and maybe something I'd like to be a part of, to tedious and annoyingly "tween" like. 

Whoa. I don't know where all this resentment came from. 

Anyhoo, I feel this look is actually seasonally appropriate...it's a challenge to stick to what's seasonal in LA. Ya know, 'cause there are no seasons here. It's also somewhat difficult to parade around in florals without feeling too springy. (That's what I do. I parade in them). So, when I'm feeling bloomy in the gloomy months (you're welcome) I try to pair the print with leather. Furthermore, flowers on black can be fall-ish and fun....fun like a funeral!
 On the braid in my hair: do not ask me how I did it. I could probably never do it again. All I know is I was going to do that braided crown thing, I got lazy half way through and put the rest in a side pony.
The boots I'm wearing in the photos were one of my favorite Christmas presents. (THaNkS mOM I lOvE YoUUUU!!!!) Also, those awesome buckle earrings were a gift from my awesome husband, from the awesome vintage store, Dolly Python.
(Oh laawwwwd please disregard my tacky chipped Christmas themed fingernails)

Floral Dress: Kensie, Boots: Vince Camuto, Sequin Cardigan: Cremieux, Belt and Fringe Jacket: Vintage, Earrings and Cat Eye Glasses: Dolly Python

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

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



Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Rhinestones and Ropers

Stripes and Florals. One of the most trustworthy combinations in my book. Look at them together. It's tailored on top and Kelly Kapowski on bottom. Also trustworthy: Ropers. Get yourself a pair. They toughen up anything and are comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. Plus they don't discriminate based on seasons. 

On to the belt. When my NaNa passed, she left behind quite a few ridiculous rhinestone belts. Yes, these belts are gaudy... yes, these belts might be seen on such waists as cougars at your local sports bar, (NaNa wasn't a cougar) but I love them. I find the challenge of making them work with my daily outfits as opposed to making me look like a cougar rewarding. I LOVE pieces like that. Otherwise seen on douche bags, but resurrected on someone new in a completely different/non-douche way. 

NEW: Just saw the lovely lady from Atlantic-Pacific did a post on stripes and florals. She's too damn cute. Check her out.

Floral Skirt: Thrifted, Striped Shirt: Ralph Lauren/thrifted, Belt: Nana's, Boots: Dolly Python, Bulldog Necklace: China Town in NY, Scarf: F21, Hat: J.Crew, Sunglasses: Nordstrom (old)

Sunday, June 24, 2012

No Doubt

This dress is no question, one of my favorite pieces. It's special when clothing is modest and revealing simultaniously. Besides that, ever since the Don't Speak No Doubt video, Navy dresses with white polka dots are like vortexes...sucking me in....waiting to fulfill my teenage fantasy to be as alluring and gorgeous as Gwen is in that video. (psshaaaright). The silk scarf is my signature look when I have had my hair in the same bun for 2 days. This one in particular was given to me by a stranger. Jonathan and I hung the banner we made for our wedding around the perimeter of our house. Shortly thereafter two gents on bikes complemented Johnny on how it looked while he was gardening. 2 days later one guy came back to give Jonathan this silk scarf and told him to give it to me, inviting us to his local vintage shop. That makes this scarf immediately sentimental. What a sweetie. 

Otherwise, we shopped for furniture at the Fairfax/Melrose Flea Market today and enjoyed a BBQ at our friend's house. 




Scarf: Gifted, Glasses: F21, Dress: 2nd Hand DKNY (Beacon's Closet in Brooklyn), Cross: Mama's, Shoes: Kenneth Cole, TX Neck: Flea Market find, Bag: Dolly Python

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Bone Yard


 Hat: H&M, Necklace: Estate Sale, Boots: Dolly Python, Leggins: F21, Sweater and Glasses: thrifted

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Fun with Phones

Hello Weekenders. Jonathan and I finally got a day all to ourselves. The past couple of weeks we were drifting by each other preoccupied with a million other things happening. So yesterday we decided to stop....and it was lovely. It was a mild weather havin' taco feasting thrift store perusing suicide slurpee sippin shopping cart surfin kinda day. Then to top it all off Fort Worth invaded Dallas via Club Da Da and I watched 4 amazing bands with all my homies and homegirls from o'er yonder. 





Wearing: Gibraud Cutoffs, Target Dotted Tights, Vintage Boots from Dolly Python,  Husband's Hat and Thrifted everything else.

So my camera has been "being serviced" for nearly a month, and I'm pretty sad about it. However, I've gradually become entirely enthralled with iphone photo apps. As you can see (or maybe not, so let me tell you) I'm wearing Gibraud cut offs. Remember when these were the jam? No? Me neither, but my husband is an old man, and he does. He used to rock these pretty hard apparently. Probably while wearing Drakkar Noir. 

Sayonara Suckerrrs!

Friday, July 29, 2011

This outfit is begging for a school bus....

Is the thought I had as I was putting this little number together. 
Low and behold there was one in the parking lot of the bar we were going to!!!
Honestly, school busses are sooooo 1990's. 

Anyhoo, in all seriousness...this crocheted skirt is one of my faves. Nevermind I had to 
color in the logo on my ass-hugging yoga shorts with black sharpie. It all worked out. 



 This handbag goes with exactly everything.


It seems that I'm always doing something this re-donk whenever I'm
about to run into someone from work....which is exactly what happened .5 seconds after this 
photograph was snapped.  
Sheer Class caught in the act.


Tank: F21, Belt and Skirt: Thrifted, Bag: Dolly Python
thanks for the photos, Haley!

Happy Weekending, Friends!

Monday, January 10, 2011

"Take a photo with Louie, he matches my outfit"

Went shopping with my mom yesterday...post holiday sales DAMN YOU!!! I got some MIA ankle boots for real cheap, and I found the shoes I'll be wearing at the rehearsal din din. The shell necklace featured in these photos is one of my new favorite things. It's rustic and asymmetrical and looks like something scooped out of the sand of a shipwreck. So maybe this outfit is a little folklore inspired? Cowboys and Shipwrecks...
 I insisted before we left on a photo opportunity with our family wire haired dachshund, Louie. We were tonal twins. What a stud. 


Note the Basset in the background of this photo...that's Bodie. He's the floppiest. Also please note the nylon folding chair randomly placed on our porch. Sheer class.

Thrifted scarf and pearl snap shirt, Banana Republic Blazer (actually found in some boxes someone had thrown out....don't judge) H&M cut offs, Old Navy aviators, Forev21 elephant ring, Vintage horse bag found at Dolly Python along with the seashell necklace, and vintage boots found at Ahab Bowen

Monday, March 29, 2010

Throwing things against the wall


Quicky. It's funny, most of the times when I have 2.3 seconds to get ready I walk out of my closet with combinations i would've never put together if I actually had time to think about it. I've had fun just letting myself mix patterns.

I LOVE these sunglasses. I call them my "Nineties-Meg Ryan-Romantic Comedy" glasses. I found them at Thrift Town for $4!!

Pattern-Studded Wedges found at Buffalo Exchange in Austin.

Wearing H&M polka-dot tank, Vintage Nieman Marcus jacket, thrifted gold belt, DKNY jeans, Vintage South West Purse, and various thrifted jewelry. (The key necklace is from Dolly Python on Haskell. Go there for great vintage and chunky necklaces)!!!
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