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by Valerie on Tuesday, May 17, 2011Travel checklist: miniature sized shampoo and conditioner, lotion, hand cream, 3 step face cleansing/serum/moisturizer routine jammed into plastic sampling containers, sunscreen, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, 4 changes of clothes and underwear including a set of pajamas, 1 pair nude skimmers, 1 pair black leather boots, a light read for the 7 hour plane ride, passport, [...]
Posted in Adventures, Food, Funzies, Inspiration, Movies, Music, Personal, Photography, style diary | 12 Comments »>Soft as Snow (But Warm Inside)
by Valerie on Friday, November 5, 2010The first time I discovered Softspoken was through the flickr group wardrobe_remix. She was wearing a red American Apparel jersey scarf tied into an over sized bow around her neck. I was intrigued. After reading through several all of her past blog posts, I knew for sure she was someone I wanted to be friends [...]
Posted in Design, Inspiration, Style | 1 Comment »>1 Venomous Villain and 1 Dalmatian
by Valerie on Tuesday, November 2, 2010Here are a couple of quick shots snapped on my way out the door. In the first photo, I was trying to do my best Cruella De Vil impersonation without looking too much like a meanie. Here’s to hoping the cute puppy will compensate.
This year we opted out of trick-or-treating knowing full well that [...]
Indian Summer
by Valerie on Monday, August 30, 2010photos by Francis
straw boater – ebay
Neneee Indian Summer Dress – self made
clogs – Miu Miu
gold jeweled bangle – thrifted vintage
leather watch – gift from mom
beaded bracelet – Gallop USA
friendship bracelets – thrifted deadstock
This fabric was a lucky find at the local craft store. While laying out the patterns to cut it into a dress, I [...]
Twilight
by Valerie on Friday, July 16, 2010I know what you’re thinking and the answer is no. I’m not referring to the hyped vampire series. Sadly it’s not the hankering Elliott Smith song either.
twi·light (twī’līt’)
n.
1.
a. The diffused light from the sky during the early evening or early morning [...]
Black and Blue
by Valerie on Thursday, June 24, 2010photos by Francis
We chased clouds until sunset, but I only managed to capture the sun and it’s hidden up my sleeve.
leopard cardigan – Ross
floral dress – reconstructed secondhand
leather belt – Polo
rock bracelet – gift from Michelle
silver rings – gifts from Loraine
shoes – Keds
One Small Girl in a Tree
by Valerie on Wednesday, June 9, 2010On the coffee table, there’s a mountain pile of tissue soaked in green phlegm, 1 Logitech universal remote control, 36 short films amounting to 11 hours on 4 DVDs of Charlie Chaplin’s short films, 1 copy of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing by Kathleen Fasenella, 8 caplets American Fare Cold & Flu medicine [...]
Posted in Fashion, Inspiration, Music, Personal, style diary | No Comments »>Tweedleduhhh
by Valerie on Friday, May 28, 2010Photos by Francis
Babysitting duties and a conversation with my boyfriend and niece… babysitting my boyfriend, not my niece, just to clarify.
Francis: You wanna watch Alice in Wonderland?
Kristen: Oh, I watched that! There’s a rabbit with the watch and it’s ticking. Then she falls in the hole and her hair’s upside down…
Francis: I [...]
My Precious
by Valerie on Friday, May 21, 2010Three awesome new additions to my jewelry box:
1. The leaves of Lorien
2. Arwen’s evenstar necklace
3. Gandolf’s brooch
These are so fun! I can see the brooches as a quirky touch to my everyday twee outfits on colorful cardigan sweaters. Arwen’s delicate necklace would pair well with soft chiffon maxi dresses with low necklines or even [...]
Puzzle Pieces
by Valerie on Wednesday, May 12, 2010How cool is it to find the ultimate present for your mom in the toy department? She can spend months on end assembling her 10,000 count jigsaw puzzle, admire its completion for five minutes, then take it all apart and toss every piece back in their box like it isn’t anything. WTH. If you want [...]
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