The Man In Our Mirrors

Let's talk about the resurgence of loafers in the wake of MJ's death. I know it's been a while since he left us for Never Never Land, but loafers were so 2 years ago so it speaks to my point. If we really thought about it, I'm sure we could all find several pieces in our closets that were directly influenced by Michael Jackson. Although many of his signature pieces were sported by celebrities and artists before he came along, (Audrey Hepburn and high water pants, Greaser's and plain white tees, Jimmy Hendrix and the Military Jacket, Pirates and billowy white shirts) he recreated and essentially established these looks as staples in popular culture. (Kinda like Benny Goodman did with jazz and swing).

What is soooo MJ in your closet? 

(Besides your sexuality)

Loafers: Sam Edleman, Jacket: H&M (similar) , Sheer Pleated Pants: Thrifted, Belt: Gifted, Sun Glasses & Earrings: F21

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

Seeeeeeecretttssszzzz

I have a secret to share. I'm sharing this because I'm not one of those types to keep good tips from other stylish ladies. You know the girl that won't tell you where she got something... or will say she doesn't remember because she doesn't want you or anyone else to know where to get the good shit. That's a silly way to be a contributing member of a community of thrifters and garage sale shoppers and treasure diggers. So here goes.

There is a muumuu section at Ross, and it's full of eccentric little diamonds in the rough. For example: this one.... $8.99 fools! The muumuus are near the robe section by all the synthetic/nasty/scratchy/"silky" pajamas with printed patterns of cupcakes and whatnot. 

So go check it out and let's start a muumuu revolution. Easily sported with a denim jacket and top knot (seen below) or sandals and gobs of chunky jewelry on a summery day. 

All that aside, please enjoy these iphone altered photos of me and Jonathan enjoying lunch at Gjelina, ice cream (I choose coffee, and him: chocolate) from Nice Cream and a lovely afternoon walk down Abbot Kinney.