Stayin' Alive

There is so much more you can do with upholstery fabric then just upholster. At Heritage Design Center in their HUGE warehouse on 30th street, I found this amazing pug tapestry print that would make a great bubble mini skirt. And this total retro Josef Frank pink floral that I want to hang on the wall in my playhouse because I am too lazy to paint it. Email them sales@heritagefabric.com and you can get a 40% off coupon. Tons O stuff

When I was at IU there was a dorm called Disco Brisco because a lot of partying athletes lived there. While I would love to live somewhere called Disco Brisco, the best I can do is dress like it. So shiny! Believe me, there was no other mom dressed for the first day of preschool like this

Garden party

Looks vintage but this amazing dress is by Castle Star from French Pharmacie. The pattern is actually made of yarn pulled thru the fabric in embroidered dots and it has pockets. So cute! It looks sorta Oscar de la Renta, doesn't it?

Hometown

Toledo gets a bad rap just like Peoria. It just sounds like a dorky place to live. But, I have to tell you, though smaller in population, it is actually hipper then Indianapolis. Perhaps it is that Detroit influence but the radio stations are better, people appreciate effort in dress and everyone talks with that cool flat northern accent. We did spend a lot of time shopping in Moto City because, dispute my disclaimer above, Toledo runs amuck with chains. That has started to change and I hit Bella Brie Boutique, which has a horrible name, but interesting selection of mid priced clothing carrying some of the more fun, retro Juicy Couture designs, hip Qi Cashmere, tons of Hudson jeans (ovah), Ella Moss and Theory. This dress is by Susana Monoco who I have never heard of. Totally modern with that collar and military lines in a soft structured wool fabric. I wish you could see it better but that mirror was soooo dusty ick

I need a razzi boyfriend too

As an introvert and overly sensitive person, it took me a long time to get over posting pictures of myself and talking about my clothes. I mean, it's always been all about me, but I try to keep that information to my close friends and family. Who cares what I am wearing? But then, do I really care who cares? And it is not just me, I have come across some soul sisters who clearly get it. Fashiontoast is one such blogger but she has totally one upped me with professional looking photos and actual backdrops. And she gets free stuff. Go girl

Note to self: black bra next time

There is a lot of pressure when you go back home. You have to look good at all times in case you
run into your ex fiance when you least expect it, like at the drug store. There's that whole parent expectation thing that makes you feel like you are 13 years old and an idiot. And there is never enough Diet Pepsi, forcing you to got to CVS in your pajamas and running not only into your ex fiance but also his 28 year old wife and fat mean sister. Of course, there are some good things like Netty's chili dogs, seeing how huge your romantic nemesis got and exploring Sake Bombers. Usually I hate those Bennihana chef cooking at your table dinner things, your hair smells for days, they use a load of fake butter (right in front of you! I'm not eating that now!) and it takes forever to get actual food. But, the kids love it and, did I say this already?, SAKE BOMBERS

I only wish I were that rich

Miriah Carey claims, in public, that she is a perpetual 13 year old. Here is what some people think that looks like. Ralph Lauren bridesmaid heels, Lilly Pulitzer giraffe shorts, Abercrombie seersucker jacket

I just want to lick it

Ooohhhh look at this. Purple has such flakey connotations, Prince, anyone?, but there is ton of it shown for fall. And really, the deeper color is almost a neutral and looks great with all that grey stuff that has been skulking about for the past couple of seasons. The new black? Hmmm, let's not push it. I have seen this $2000 Alma MM bag in person, NOT in this patent finish and believe me, it is fabulous. You can only buy it in store at Saks so all you late night impuse buyers are out of luck