Sunday, August 29, 2010

Daydreams lately

I'm not hard to please, my daydreams don't often consist of faraway tropical locations or extravagant pampering.  I just want to spend one of these inevitably gray & foggy SC days in a silky chemise and a big cozy chunky sweater without obligations.  I want to do...just...whatever I want.  All I require is comfort and maybe a few extras (coffee/bf/books/pillows/heat source)
Is that too much to ask?

chemises
sweaters


 I can't think of a better clothing combination to lounge in
xo
-C

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Lace me up

lace




I've been into lace since my tea party days.  Although I think the majority of lacey items I own should be worn only under other articles, I love the way it looks as outerwear too.  I tend to lean towards very feminine clothing so to avoid looking like I'm actually going to a tea party I like to wear lace with something more casual like denim. So pretty.  
-C

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Friday the 13th


It's not like my Friday evenings are usually fast-paced or anything, but last night was especially relaxing.  Luckily the special man in my life just happens to enjoy weekend lounging as much as I do.  We went to our spot to read books and drink coffee, for some wonderful reason they had projected dirty dancing on the wall and dimmed the lights.  I found a well-lit cozy nook but was hopelessly distracted anyway.  Sometimes the simple things in life like holding hands while "I had the time of my life" plays softly in the background can make you feel the best.  It was not an un-lucky day at all.
love
-C 

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

In the pages

I used to spend a lot of my time and earnings purchasing magazines and flipping through them.  I especially loved the foreign versions of my favorites (British Elle, Australian Vogue etc.)  At some point I sort of abandoned the habit but recently went through a huge pile just so I could eliminate it from my bedroom floor.  I love compiling mental wish lists and using the photos as inspiration for paintings or other projects.  These photos are some favorites from issue 10 of the UK's LULA.  Click around their website for a few film versions of their photo shoots, so fun!


(found some hearts)

Big kiss,
C




Monday, August 9, 2010

Dahlias & Degas

Last weekend I visited the de Young in San Francisco to see a French impressionism exhibit from the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.  Needless to say I was excited and completely overwhelmed when I was there, walking around over 100 amazing paintings close enough to see each detail and brushstroke.  There was one painting I was particularly delighted to see by my favorite artist from this time period, Edgar Degas.  The Dancing Lesson was in the last room we walked through and worth the wait.  After viewing so many pictures and reading about his work, seeing the actual canvas was incredible and I had to stand there for a long time to take it all in.  There were also paintings by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Sisley, Cézanne, and a very special and famous work by Whistler (even though he is American, he traveled and painted in France during this time.) After the museum we walked around Golden Gate park to the Dahlia garden and had lunch in a room with windows for walls by the foggy beach. A day I'll never forget.  


The Dancing Lesson, Edgar Degas (85x75cm)

(some photos of the garden, so many pretty dahlias.  I think my favorites are the ones called so happy)

xoxo,
C

Friday, August 6, 2010

Forever & ever

The last time I was in a Forever 21, I remember thinking...I'm too old for this.   Maybe for the first time those bright messy racks started to get on my nerves rather than excite me, or perhaps I was just mourning the loss of my early twenties.  I have to say though, the place is increasingly diverse.  The actual store might be a little too sensory overload sometimes but the website has everything from delicate vintage-inspired pieces to studs and leather to tacky weird stuff.  I think for now it will remain a go-to for inexpensive basics and fun dresses, it might just take a little extra treasure hunting and patience.      

BASIC:


Basic Woven Shirt $16.90

Basic Burnout Pullover $19.80


Fab Skinny Ankle Jean $9.50


PRETTY:  

Flowery Filigree Chiffon Top $17.80

Sheer Lace Ensemble $27.80

Vintage Embroidery Dress $22.80

Lacy Little Black Dress $22.80


MISC:
Colorblock Wireless Bra $5.80
Double Bow Ring $3.80

Basic Woven Scarf $7.80


Mandy Platform Pumps $29.80


Happy Weekend!
-C