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Ultimate Babe: Joseph Gordon Levitt

2012-02-16T09:27:00.000-08:00

I'm not one to get celebrity crushes but have such a crush on Joseph Gordon Levitt. It's not just that he's cute, funny, a good actor, or that he seems like a nice guy in real life. It's mostly that every time I hear/read an interview with him he is so articulate and intelligent and he seems to have an incredible amount of compassion. I heard an interview with him and Terry Gross the other day and he was talking about his website hitrecord.org. The website is all about letting go of your sense of ownership in the things that you create and opening up your creative process to collaboration from other artists. I think it's lovely. He seems like a such a smart, cute, positive and interesting person. <3!

It's funny, I didn't even know when his birthday was (cause I'm not creepy like that) but it turns out it is tomorrow. Happy Birthday Joseph Gordon Levitt!

Matt Wisniewski

2012-02-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

Hello Z-land. Let's start the week with some awesome photography, shall we? Check out these gorgeous photos by Matt Wisniewski. I especially love this first one.

I have on an old camera that sometimes does double exposures and I love the surprise. I never thought about trying to refine them in this way though. So lovely. You can see more on his website linked above.

It's Friday I'm in Love!

2012-02-10T09:16:00.000-08:00

My week sucked but at least it's Friday and at least I am still in love. Anyone have any exciting plans this weekend? I'm going to take the advice of this graph:

I think I need to change something and I am pretty sure that something is my job. It's so hard to escape a toxic environment when you get paid to be there. Plus, everyone has this attitude like you better hang on to what you have because there are people without jobs out there! Well, I happened to catch an episode of Freakonomics on NPR a little while ago that talked about the value of being a quitter. Super interesting stuff. It made me realize that the only thing I have ever quit in my life was Girl Scouts and various boyfriends but I was unhappy for way too long before I finally quit them. Plus, there are lots of other things in my life that I hated but didn't quit. I left them eventually but I always had an excuse, I was moving, I was going back to school etc. I didn't outright quit. Looking back I wish I had quit and I really wish I had quit some other things sooner than I did. I'm thinking it's time I learn how to be a quitter!

Flapper Finds!

2012-02-09T11:35:00.000-08:00

I'm back with more flapper finds! This round I'm going to show you some new items that will give you the modern flapper edge. Especially if you mix them with vintage flapper finds! Click here to see last week round of vintage finds.

First up, check out this awesome Art Deco cuff. It's like wearing the Chrysler Building on your arm. I definitely thinking about dropping some bucks on this. You can pick it up over at Need Supply.

Here's a fun flapper dress from Anthropologie. It's got a great skirt and an awesome pattern only thing your waist will get lost in this loose fitting number so if you are someone who need a defined waist you might want to steer clear. This is one of those dresses I really want to look good in but I just can't because my bust is too big. It's an awesome flapper silhouette though.

Here's an adorable pair of heels from Seychelles that definitely the spot in terms of flapper finds for me. The T-strap, the low heel, the cut-out deco details-- it's all there! The best part is these shoes are so comfy you could just dance the night away (as the name suggests). In my opinion, these aren't just a flapper find, they are a flapper must!

Texts From Avonlea

2012-02-08T20:18:00.000-08:00

While researching for my latest A of GG posts, I stumbled across this tumblr: Texts From Avonlea. It essentially juxtaposes modern day text messaging with characters from Anne of Green Gables. I think the author puts it best when she says, "The more of these I do, the more I realize that these characters could totally be transplanted to a modern college dorm setting and not really have to change all that much." Some of these really made me laugh:

Best of all she accepts submissions! So of course then, I got inspired to do some of my own! Check them out.

I just realized that I sort of misunderstood how this works. I didn't know the texts were from TextsFromLastNight! Silly me. I invented my own texts and put them to the photos... but to be fair these are totally texts I would send to my BFF and in fact I did send the Titanic one. Here's a couple I did correctly though- it's never to late. Ha!

Anne of Green Gables Winter Look

2012-02-08T13:32:00.000-08:00

I have another Green Gables post for you all today. A lot of the Anne clothes I have put up have a Spring/Summer feel to them so you may be wondering how to get the Green Gables look in the Winter and Fall. Luckily, I have the answer! Vintage!

If you were just going to get one 'Anne' item for winter you should definitely make it a coat. When looking for an Anne style coat you should look for a long coat with a fitted waist and flared bottom. If you are lucky, you will find one that has puff sleeves, too! I recommend you select a coat that is a neutral color like brown, black, navy, gray, dark green or a deep red. Stay away from bright colors. The above is a great example.

In colder weather switch your hat choices from straw flat brims to berets. You can knit your own like this blogger did or you can search Etsy and your local thrift. I do have a feeling berets are coming back in style though so maybe next Fall you will be able to pop into JCrew and buy one.

You may be wondering about wearing pants for your Green Gables look. On this subject I will say that whenever possible you should wear a long wool skirt and boots instead but for an updated Anne look I think you can wear a pair of skinny jeans as long as you pair it with a really over the top Victorian blouse and some lace up booties. Here's a good one from Free People but there are tons of vintage options out there.

Another great look for cold weather Anne style is knits. Look for neutral knits with buttons down the front. Here's a good one! This goes along with the whole Grandma chic element in the Green Gables look. Pair with midi skirts, tailored blouses and boots! I hope this helps those of you in cold weather on your quest to get the Anne look!

Swedish Hasbeens 2012

2012-02-07T08:40:00.000-08:00

Have you seen the Sweedish Hasbeens Spring/Summer lookbook yet? The shoes are adorable per usual but the lookbook itself is almost better than the shoes. I love the vintage gym setting. Check it out!

Green Gables Style Update

2012-02-06T08:29:00.000-08:00

My Anne of Green Gables style post continues to be one of my most popular posts despite the fact that I wrote it last year so I thought I'd do a little follow up on it and give you some new Anne looks and tips! I've also started a pinboard just for you readers who can't get enough and I'll update it with new Anne finds when I come across them and give you tips on how to style them in the description.

Lucky for those of you trying to rock this style there are still plenty of trends that fit into the Green Gables category this year. My favorite of which is definitely lace-up boots! Check out these ones from Ruche. They are a great Anne shoe because you could wear them in the fall with plaid wool skirts and blazers or in the winter with jeans and Victorian blouses or in the spring and summer with a lacey white dress!

Check out this adorable blouse from To Be Adored! It's a great top for early Spring and you could wear it with tailored shorts or a midi skirt then pair it with a straw hat and oxfords. I love the color, too.

Here's a super cute pair of socks that would add that extra touch to an spring Anne look. There's lots of great Anne pieces at Free People.

I'm also lovin' this high-collar dress from Nasty Gal. You could wear it with lace-up booties or oxfords. Layer it with a blazer and tights for cooler weather or just throw on your flat brim straw hat and stroll out into the warm sunlight.

JCrew is my go to spot for good blazers. It's also a good place to find wool or cotton ties. This is a classic Anne blazer in tweed!

For a bit of an updated Anne look, watch for cut-out oxfords this Spring. They will look great with summer dresses or shorts. You can add some flower print socks for a little extra flare.

Don't worry, I didn't forget about the plaid! Some Anne items can be hard to find so don't forget about vintage. There's no shortage of plaid skirts, tailored vests, or prairie revival from the 70's so be sure to check your local thrift stores and Etsy. Vintage is probably the best route for Anne hats as well. You might even be able to find something authentic! Feel free to leave your Anne styling questions in the comment section below!

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2012-02-03T09:33:00.000-08:00

I like so many other girls have a semi-unhealthy obsession with this movie. What great kiss scene! Happy Friday!

Drugstore Digs

2012-02-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

Hello Z-land! Sorry I have been a naughty blogger lately but I do have a quick bit to share today.

I saw this little feature over at Refinery 29 on must have drugstore items by popular bloggers and thought it was interesting. You can click on the link to check it out. I'm definitely a fan of the St. Ives Apricot scrub but my zombie drugstore dig for you guys (even though I am not a popular blogger- ha!) is Revlon Matte Lipstick in the shade of 'Really Red'.

I read that Mad Men's head makeup artist loves this shade and I ran out and bought one. It's such a great Hollywood red. I like it even better than what Mac has to offer! It's definitely my go-to red lipstick. It goes on smooth, has lasting power, works great as a stain and it's my perfect shade! I pair it with Mac's cherry lip pencil. Think you can't wear red?

Think again. There's a shade for everyone. Maybe I'll do 'How to Pick a Red Lipstick' post soon. TGI Thursday everyone!

It's Friday, I'm In Love!

2012-01-27T10:31:00.000-08:00

Oh, it's Friday again and I am still not well. I am feeling a bit like this sea monster looking in on the lives of others while I sit on the side lines waiting to be healthy.

I've been trying to make it through the week and also do something creative or productive to keep my will power going. This week I drew a rough draft of a logo/t-shirt design for a bike shop that will be opening up soon called 'Surf Monkey'. I'm hoping it goes somewhere but if not it was fun to work on. I also went to a volunteer meeting for a non-profit called San Diego Victory Gardens. They teach people how to grow their own veggie gardens by actually going to their homes and building/designing their garden with them! Isn't that cool? I can't wait to get involved. This weekend I'm going to hang out with my chickens and try to get some exercise and sunshine. I'm also going to try acupuncture for the first time today. Cross your fingers that it works for me!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

The Girl With 7 Horses

2012-01-24T08:33:00.000-08:00

Check out this awesome photo project by Ulrika Kestere. It's based on a fairy tail about a girl's laundry blowing away in a storm and taking with it the girl's 7 invisible horses. I like the photos, very magical. This shoot remind me of an art project I did while I was in school. I made an owl on the ground out of my clothes. If only I had thought to do a photo shoot!

Click here to read the fairy tale and see more horses!

Etsy Fav: FeverFew

2012-01-23T08:56:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon a new Etsy fav this weekend. Fever Few is a little gold mind or precious art items. I love that her inventory is so varied and is always changing. The seller also hails from Montreal (home town of my mother's)! Don't you love her girly, animal-centric style? My favorite are the scarves.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2012-01-20T09:23:00.000-08:00

It's been a rough week for me because I am still struggling with this sinus infection. Last time I was sick for this long was when I got mono in college and that was much more fun because my best friend had it with me. I'm hoping this weekend will provide me with the kind of rest I need to kick this thing. Hope everyone has a good one!

Flapper Finds!

2012-01-17T09:51:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned the other day I'm going to start doing a semi-regular post and flapper style items that I find for sale. Something to bring out the flapper in all of us, you know? It's so fun to mix in little vintage touches to your wardrobe and the 1920's has so much glamour to offer. Plus, I think the styles from this era are coming back in a big way this year. Personally, I have always had an attraction to this era but I never tried to incorporate it into my own wardrobe because the loose fitting and drop waist style clothing does nothing for my figure but- there's more than one way to dress like a flapper! Let's not forget about accessories! So, here's my first flapper post focusing on some flapper accessory finds!

Check out this fur cloche hat. Wouldn't it be lovely with a sheer spring dress or a cropped blazer with high-waist trousers? I think you could wear it well into summer, even pairing it with a silky blouse and some tailored tap shorts.

I heart these oxfords. Don't you miss low heels like this? I wish these were in my size I would wear them with just about everything. Remix Vintage Shoes has a close version of them though if you are willing to spend the bucks for your size and choice of color!

Check out these little sunglasses for that touch of flapper. How great would these be with a vintage swim suit? I can see it now!

Dear Creature Feature

2012-01-15T12:02:00.000-08:00

Dear Creatures Spring 2012 lookbook is out and it looks like I am in trouble. Soo many cute designs! Here are my favorites:

I love the slightly 20's inspired pieces that I have seen around, it's too bad they aren't flattering to my body type... but there's more than one way to dress like a flapper! Look for my new semi-regular post, "Flapper Finds" for inspiration... coming soon!

It's Friday, I'm In Love!

2012-01-13T13:21:00.000-08:00

Cheers to Friday! It's gorgeous here in San Diego. If only the days were longer. Hope everyone has an excellent weekend!

Winter Comfort

2012-01-12T09:06:00.000-08:00

Even though the weather is sunny 70 F right now... somethings got me longing for my favorite winter comforts.

Doesn't this lavender hot chocolate look divine? What a great winter treat. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy just looking at it.

This rug makes me want to be a cat on a lazy winters day. I would sprawl out and chew on the sides until my owner caught me and then I would get the 'crazy eye', flatten my ears and run wildly down the hall.

How gorgeous is this hat? I love the blue color. It would be such a nice accent to a winters coat, don't you think?

I keep on looking at this cake all day while I am at work. I feel like Bridget Jones or something. It's so ridiculous! I can't get it out of my head. It makes me want to host a little tea party and play old card games with my ladies.

I'm also lusting after vintage lingerie. I'd like to put these on and lounge around the house all day eating the above cake and painting my nails a sparky silver.

Business Cards

2012-01-11T12:41:00.000-08:00

One of my friends has a business card that says her name and then underneath it says, "Ice cream for breakfast, breakfast for lunch" and it has her contact info. I always liked that. I'm thinking maybe I should get a saucy business card made, too. Although it would probably get more use if I was single. How rad would it be to meet a guy and slip your sassy little card into his pocket? Still, it would be fun to have, don't you think? Maybe I can use it for networking opportunities unrelated to boy chasing...

Steampunk Fairy Forest Wedding

2012-01-10T08:39:00.000-08:00

I saw this wedding over at Ruffled yesterday and I just have to share it with you. It is so adorable and well done. I don't even really understand the whole steampunk thing and I usually think it's kind of cheesy and forced looking but this wedding is amazing. I love what their designer came up with for the concept, "It's like a steampunk Zepplin crash landed in a fairy forest". Genius! I love it. You can check it out here.

I especially love this last picture!

Girl Crush: Kate Bush

2012-01-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

I have so much admiration for this woman. I have possibly the biggest girl-crush ever on her. She is such an incredible songwriter, vocalist and dancer- I just love her. She wrote many of the songs on her first big album The Kick Inside when she was in her teens and released her debut single at the age of 19. She was also the first woman to top the UK charts with a self-written song. If you don't know who Kate Bush is all you really need to do to begin your love affair with her is watch some of her amazing music videos. Please, I entreat you.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2012-01-06T09:09:00.000-08:00

Seems like everyone was sick this week. I myself, am still struggling with a sinus infection from hell. Turns out I have a vitamin D deficiency! It's actually a relief to find out and finally have an explanation for this 6 weeks of illness. My doctor thought I had mono, despite my insistence that I have had it before. At any rate I'm so ready for the weekend! I wish everyone good health and good cheer!

Collar Necklaces

2012-01-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

Even though I am not a big jewelry girl... Lately, I have been lusting after collar necklaces. I especially love this first one and I'm thinking about actually shelling out for it. It's a lot more reasonable than the one I've been lusting over at Anthropologie, yikes! What do you think of collar necklaces- would you wear one?

One, Two, Three, Four...

NYE 1920's Style

2012-01-03T13:52:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, zomblets!

Did everyone have a good NYE? I went to a 1920's themed party at a cocktail bar. It was really fun getting dressed up for it and and even more fun dancing the night away with friends. It was kind of a last minute decision to go so I had to make due with what was already in my closet but I think we (the O.G. zombie super models) have done ourselves justice. I wasn't very good about taking full length outfit pictures but I did snap a few head shots before running out the door.

I went for the classic 1920's smokey eyes and red lips look. I wanted to do some finger waves but I ran out of time so I just rocked some crazy curls instead. I had a fur collared shrug but combined with the hair it made me look a little bit like a hooker so I ditched it for cable knit shrug with sparkly shoulders, slipped into my Seychelles and flounced out the door! Marnie wore a gorgeous Anthro shift dress (which is really a 60's throwback) but perfectly matched this vintage hat, which I bought from one of my favorite Etsy sellers. The hat is also 60's but it's got that flapper thing going on so I think it worked out.

Everyone's New Year's resolution: Wear more vintage hats!

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-12-30T08:27:00.000-08:00

Zooey is so adorable I don't know if I love her or hate her... but I do love her voice, this song and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. What a cute smile that boy has. Anyway, Happy New Year to you, readers!

Girl Crush: Kristen Wiig

2011-12-28T09:51:00.000-08:00

How can you not have a girl crush on Kristen Wiig? She's hilarious and hot. I'm so glad she's out there representing woman kind. I wish she was my aunt, friend, neighbor, coworker - anything!

If you haven't seen Bridesmaids, you should. I also really liked her in Paul. She's pretty great in everything but I am excited to see more things written by her (ala Bridesmaids). I heard she got the green light for a new movie that she wrote about a play-write who fakes her own death to get the attention of an ex-boyfriend. It sounds pretty awesome. Yay for Kristen Wiig!

DIY NYE Headband

2011-12-27T12:07:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! I had a great time visiting family and friends and EATING. Actually, I tried not to eat too much but it's hard when that's what every event is centered around. Did everybody get something awesome for Christmas? Well the good new is, even if you didn't, I have one last present for you! Check out my holiday headband and get ready for a DIY tutorial.

You will need:

Pipe cleaners (in the color of your choice but I recommend silver or gold)

A ruler (optional)

Step 1: Fold the pipe cleaner in roughly 1 inch increments. After you make the first fold use that to measurement to match the next folds against. You want to try to fold as close to the same length as possible. The severity of the fold will determine the pointy-ness of each stars "arms". Continue to fold until you have made 10 folds. Your pipe cleaner should look like this:

Step 2: Now that you have made ten folds, pull the folds apart in groups of two or in 'V' shapes to make a star. After you have the shape you want close up the star by twisting the excess pipe cleaner around the adjoining piece. Repeat steps 1 & 2 until you have about 10 stars. The process should look like this:

Step 3: Once your stars are made you can begin tying them together to create your headband. To do this simply cut a piece of pipe cleaner (about 3/4 inch in length) and use it to wrap the two starts together. I like to fold it in a staple shape the clamps the stars together but allows for a little flexibility. You can experiment with different patterns but in my example above I attach the stars in an alternating height pattern. See below:

Once you have attached all your stars to each other you should have a circle of stars that you can wear around your head. You may need to add or subtract the number of stars based on your head size. I like mine to be a little loose and 10 stars worked for me. Enjoy!

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-12-23T08:57:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it's Christmas eve EVE?

I still have one more gift to buy and one more to make! Yikes. I'm really not looking forward to shopping! Anyhow this picture above is a still from one of my all time favorite Christmas movies: Christmas in Connecticut. If you haven't seen it you should definitely give it a watch this weekend. Just for fun here's a list of some of my other favorite X-Mas movies.

Miracle on 34th Street (the 1947 B&W version)

A Christmas Story

Home Alone

A Muppet Christmas Carol

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Lethal Weapon

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Elf

Merry Christmas & thanks for reading! Look for a DIY tutorial on an awesome NYE headband for next week.

My Christmas Wrapping

2011-12-21T11:30:00.000-08:00

I did a little wrapping last night inspired by the Etsy video I showed you last week. My cat had a lot of fun jumping all over the paper bags I used and I had a lot of fun making things out of tinfoil and pipe cleaners! Take a look:

Winter Wonder

2011-12-20T09:04:00.000-08:00

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It doesn't snow where I live but one thing I like about winter is that I can see the stars really well. I like to look up and see Orion's Belt winking down at me. Last week there was a meteor shower and I wrapped myself in a blanket and laid down on my deck to watch.

Making Christmas

2011-12-19T08:50:00.000-08:00

So, you know how I have been putting up all these cute holiday wrapping and decorating ideas? Well, I have to admit that I haven't done any of the sort at my house. Maybe if I were unemployed I'd have the energy to do stuff like that... but I did find the time to do this:

Yeah, it's called Upcycling. Why throw away your Halloween pumpkin when after one short month you can convert it into a Christmas decoration? It's possible I'm a burgeoning Martha Stewart. Just thought I should let you all know.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-12-16T11:53:00.000-08:00

So glad it's Friday! I went nuts yesterday in Michael's craft store buying stuff to make my own "ugly" sweater for a party tonight. I was going to draw a kitten on the front with puffy paint, glue pom-poms all over it, cover it in glitter- the works! Then, I decided I didn't have time and I really didn't want to spend that much so I just got some led Christmas lights and a bag of gold pipe cleaners. I'm going to wear a sweater I already have and decorate it by attaching the lights. Then, I made myself a crown of stars from the pipe cleaners. It came out so cool I think I may have to put a tutorial up for you all next week. Anyone else going to holiday parties this weekend? Hope you have a blast! PS: doesn't this picture make you laugh?

Confetti System!

2011-12-15T10:08:00.000-08:00

I just discovered this amazing artist duo called Confetti System... aka Nicholas Andersen & Julie Ho. These two transform tissue paper, tinsel and cardboard into amazing, magical, festive objects. I am in love with their work. My favorite thing about it is that it evokes nostalgia while staying modern at the same time. You can buy their garlands and sparkling pinata/chandeliers but I can't help but plot some DIY decorating projects inspired by this.

I just love it all!

More Creative Wrapping

2011-12-14T11:20:00.000-08:00

Did anyone else see this awesome how to video from Etsy today? I love this simple and chic wrap job. Plus, it's awesome that they were able to do it with things you can find lying around the house!

How-Tuesday: Upcycled Gift Wrap from Etsy on Vimeo.

Ultimate Babe: Michael Schoeffling

2011-12-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

It's time for some eye candy! Behold Michael Schoeffling (but forever known to me as Jake Ryan)! Yep, he's that hunk from Sixteen Candles. He wasn't in much (Mermaids and Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken come to mind) and he retired from acting shortly after but I think he was a lot of girl's first major on-screen crush. He is such an absolute fox all of us could totally relate to Molly Ringwald's character. Maybe that's why I was never such a fan of Pretty In Pink... the love interest in that movie is a total creep and soo not cute. I'm on team Duckie. By the way, I kinda want this shirt. But back to the subject at hand, I'm pretty sure Jake Ryan is the reason I love men in plaid. Now, let the babery begin!

Gah! That scene where he bites his lip in Sixteen Candles still makes me want to die. What a sex god!

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Etsy Fave: Datter Industries

2011-12-12T09:30:00.000-08:00

Goodmorning Zomblets!

I completely failed at my mission to take pictures of myself in my holiday party outfit. I carried my camera around all night and did not take one photo! Oh well. I do have an Etsy fav for you today though. Datter Industries is charming the pants off me with it's cute and stylin' jewelry. I recently bought a pair of earrings for my friend's birthday and they are amazing.

I love them all. What's your fav?

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-12-09T09:08:00.000-08:00

I am sooo glad it's Friday. Anyone have good plans? I've got my office Christmas party and some shopping to do! Have a great weekend, all!

Holiday Dresses!

2011-12-08T10:11:00.000-08:00

My company holiday party is this Saturday. I'm going to rock a silk red dress that I had custom made by Alexandra Grecco. (Hopefully I get some good pics)! Red dresses are a classic choice for holiday attire but there are so many more ways to get festive!

My favorite choice for holiday wear is probably 60's dresses. I love the short flirty hem lines, the big bows and the sophisticated neck lines. This little number from Anthropologie is an excellent throwback and makes for a great party dress. You could rock this for Christmas parties and then wear it again on New Year's eve!

Another option that I love is the icy blue dress. Conjure images of silvery blue snowflakes in this gorgeous vintage dress from StitchyLifeVintage.

Speaking of snowflakes you can always get literal with a an awesome vintage print dress like this one from DaisyAndStella. What a gorgeous 50's party dress!

Don't underestimate the power of the black dress. Especially when it has a little silver or gold to it. I love this one from Free People.

Why not stop the show with a festive green dress? The right green dress can be hard to come by but if you find one you'll likely light up the room like a Christmas tree! This one over at VeraVague is gorgeous. It's just the right shade of green. When picking a green dress for the holidays you definitely want to look for a really rich color. Nothing neon or pastel.

I'm also a big fan of gold for holiday dresses. You can go 60's and get a brocade one, or you can go modern and rock some kind of body-con sparkly number but I like this one from Spool72 because it adds a bohemian touch with those awesome ruffles.

If you want to wear something with sense of humor this holiday season you could rock this fun Rachel Antonoff frock from Modcloth. I love the festive print and I think you get really creative with how you style it. A crazy hat perhaps? If this isn't a party dress, I don't know what is.

If you aren't into silliness I think the most elegant choice for a holiday party is ivory. I don't look very good in this color but I am swooning over this dress from DearGolden! I can't help but think of what an amazing dress this would be for a winter wedding also. It reminds me of the dress Grace Kelly wore in Rear Window.

Holiday Gift Guide for KIDS!

2011-12-07T10:14:00.000-08:00

Good morning everyone,

I have another exciting gift guide for you. This one is for the little ones in your life. I don't have any but I have been having fun playing Aunt with my boyfriend's new nephew and nieces. Here's some fun Etsy finds that are sure to please!

Click here to see the guide.

Some of these items I wish I had myself. Ah, to be a kid again!

Holiday Gift-Wrapping Ideas

2011-12-06T08:46:00.000-08:00

Good morning zomblets!

Today I have some gift-wrapping inspirations to share with you. Lately I have been super inspired by some of the ultra cute gift wrapping I have been seeing around the blogosphere. I am hoping to put it to use this Christmas and get ultra creative with my wrapping. Do you get into doing awesome wrapping? You may remember my wrap job from my friend's western style wedding - I lucked out when I found some snakeskin wrapping paper! I will try to remember to take a picture of what I come up with for this Christmas.

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Try sprucing up newspaper with some string and letter tags!

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I love these adorable embroidered tags. What a fun DIY project.

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Check out this awesome tutorial on how to make bows out of twist ties!

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Re-purpose paint chips to be cute holiday tags!

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I love this classy/earthy wrapping!

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Check out this bow made from a toilet paper roll!

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And last but not least I love this animal cutout wrapping. So cute!

Etsy Holiday Gift Guide

2011-12-05T11:28:00.000-08:00

Good morning Z-land!

Can you believe December is upon us? If you are like me you are in a panic about what to buy for your friends and fam and then how you can afford it all! This year I am really liking the idea of services as gifts instead of good. Buy your parents dance classes, your brother a whale watching tour, get your BFF to the rock climbing gym! This kind of gift can be expensive but you can always check out groupons or get your siblings in on it and split the cost. In these depressing times, I think experiences feel much more rewarding than material possessions. Buuut... there's still something to be said for material possessions! Especially when they are awesome hand-made things and for that reason I put together a little Etsy gift guide.

Click here to see the collection.

Etsy is great place to find unique gifts but don't forget you can always DIY and create your own unique treasure! Stay tuned for more gift guides and some posts on creative wrapping.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-12-02T08:40:00.000-08:00

Sorry, I have been absent everyone! I got hit with a major sinus infection. Turns out I have had it for 4 weeks and I didn't realize! No wonder I had no energy to write new posts! I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. I sure did. So glad it's Friday!

Etsy Fav: ZipporaLux

2011-11-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

As the shop owner puts it, these are two of my favorite things- cat and stars! I have to agree. How rad are these celestial cat prints by ZipporaLux?

Unfortunately, she is on vacation right now but you can buy this last image in the form of a shirt. Yeah. I already bought one for my boyfriend.

Ultimate Babe: Ryan Gosling

2011-11-16T15:01:00.000-08:00

We are way overdue for an ultimate babe and lately I've been a little hung up on Ryan G. Mainly because I have been following Feminist Ryan Gosling. Have you seen it? I just love the "Hey girl" meme and invented dating persona that goes along with it. It's so much fun to imagine Ryan as your boyfriend "Hey girling" you all the time and asking to cuddle.

Daaaang.

Thanksgiving Recipe Medley!

2011-11-14T14:49:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Thanksgiving is already upon us! For the past 3 years I have been going with my boyfriend's family to Yosemite. It's such a cool tradition. Last year it snowed and it was so gorgeous!

His family is huge... I'm talking 70 people at Thanksgiving dinner! This year, my boyfriend and I ended up in charge of organizing the food (which is as you can imagine a huge task). Of course, this sent me recipe pinning frenzy! Check out my favs below.

Turkey with Lemon & Herb

Cornbread Stuffing

Cranberry Chutney

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Spinach, Arugula, Cranberry, Walnut Salad

Holiday Cocktail: Cranberry Margarita

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Maple Apple Pie

Are you excited for next week? Where will you be spending your holiday?

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-11-11T12:10:00.000-08:00

This image made me laugh. It's supposed to rain all weekend and my week just flew by. I have been so busy! Sorry for the lack of posts. I plan on eating soup and watching movies. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Little Red Holiday Dress

2011-11-09T10:48:00.000-08:00

It's about this time that I start obsessing about finding a new dress for holiday parties. A logical person would look in their own closet but I wore what's in there last year! There's lots of options for holiday dresses out there but I am especially fond of 'the little red dress'.

Via

How adorable is this Alexandra Grecco dress for the holidays? I think it is the perfect shade of red. Plus, it has just a touch of sheen that gives it that 'holiday magic' feeling. It's flirty but still conservative enough to wear in front of family and coworkers.

Via

If you want a little more va-va-voom, check out this number! It's siren red and bustier/cut-out top are sure to get you some attention but it all balances out with the pleated skirt. I like that it has an edge to it without falling off the cliff if you know what I mean.

Via

Nothing says holiday parties to me like brocade wiggle dresses and with this one being a lovely shade or merlot you just can't beat it! Put on your fake eyelashes and channel your inner Joan for a sexy 60's holiday look.

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Or if you really want to channel Joan- why not buy a replication of her holiday party dress? You too can look like Christmas present in this gorgeous vintage reproduction. Pair with matte red lips and a sway in your hips!

It's Friday I'm... a Lazy Blogger!

2011-11-04T09:01:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I think I have blogger's block. Have you seen this blog about school lunches? It's called "Fed Up with Lunch" and it chronicles the journey of a elementary school teacher who goes undercover to expose the state of America's school lunches. She ate a school lunch every day of 2010 and took pictures of them all. It's horrifying and fascinating. You cans start at the beginning or just skip around. She's since revealed her secret identity and now has book deal. It's exciting how writing a blog like that can actually make a difference. Do you remember your school lunches? I used to have to eat them and I remember that they were disgusting. Most days I ate nothing at all. They were probably much better than these lunches though. I think we had a salad bar.

It's supposed to rain this weekend- which is kind of exciting because we have had a bit of an Indian summer. Although , I'm supposed to go wedding tomorrow night and I think it's supposed to be outside... I hope it doesn't ruin their plans or my outfit plans! Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T09:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween everyone! I'm kind of loving this Halloween on a Monday thing because as it turns out, it just means you get to have Halloween Th-M! I started off my Halloween weekend with a costumed kick ball game on Thursday, followed by costumed Critical Mass on Friday, followed by house parties on Saturday and more of the same on Sunday... only I couldn't bring myself to party anymore on Sunday especially since I had to get up and come to work today so, I just watched horror movies instead. Here I am in my Friday costume.

On Saturday I went as Maid Marian from Men In Tights (complete with chastity belt)!

I went around unabashedly flashing people my chastity belt all night and saying "I'm sooo happ-eh!"

Sorry these pictures aren't the best qual. What was your costume?

50 Clueless Outfits

2011-10-26T09:28:00.000-07:00

Aside from this video just being a fun watch, it might also help some of you costume-less readers out there. I have always wanted to be Cher for Halloween...

So many rad outfits.

Twin Peaks Costumes!

2011-10-25T08:13:00.000-07:00

Halloween events are drawing near and if you are like me, you just couldn't make up your mind and now here you are 4 days 'til the first of several costume parties and you still aren't ready! Well, just for you, I have come up with a Twin Peaks costume guide! It's true, that not everyone will get your costume because not everyone has seen Twin Peaks but it will be worth it when you come across another TP fan and they gush over how great your costume is.

There are many zany characters in Twin Peaks but probably one of the best costume-wise is the Log Lady. You will need a knit, earthy colored sweater, red glasses and a log! Of course there are other items (like that neck pin she has on) that will take your costume above and beyond but the sweater, glasses and log are the essentials. To get yourself in character, I recommend brushing up on your Log Lady-isms so you can recite her wisdom all night long. And don't forget to get snippy with people when they ask about your log!

Laura Palmer wrapped in plastic is pretty hard to pull off but if you are up for it, it is also probably the one that requires the least planning. All you need is a plastic sheet (plastic paint drops look best), some duck tape and makeup. A lot of people over-do the makeup, so take a good look at this picture because there's really no need to paint your face white and your lips bright purple. Her lips are a light pearly purple and she actually has a bit of red/brown shadow on her lids. I would go for subtlety and add some gold leaf to your face on top of that. You can also put a bunch of hair gel in to achieve the wet look. If you want to get complicated you could try making a wire frame to hold the plastic in a sort of halo around your head.

Who doesn't want to be Agent Cooper for the night? You will need a white dress shirt, tie, slacks, a trench coat and some pomade. You can also just go in a suit (sans the trench coat) but I think the trench coat is more exciting. You may also want to carry around a cup of coffee (so you can rave about it) and/or a tape recorder (so you can break into self reflection at any moment). Don't forget to give people the thumbs up!

Another excellent costume option is Nadim. There are actually TWO ways to dress as Nadim. You can go in a red and white cheer-leading outfit or a pink prom dress. Both will require an eye patch and both sound equally fun! A friend of mine went in the cheer leading outfit a few years ago and she cut out 'Twin Peaks' in felt and glued it on the front- it looked great. Don't forget to make use of your super-human strength!

Sometimes I wish I were an middle aged man just so I can be a decent Dr. Jacoby for Halloween. He has some of the best outfits on the show! You can really get creative with picking out what to wear but I think the standard is a Hawaiian shirt. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and go with another outfit though. I love his atlas shirt and sweater vest combo shown above. No matter what you wear though, you will need his classic red and blue 3D glasses. These are hard to find so I recommend buying some similar frames and then replacing the lenses with colored cellophane. Good Luck!

Karen Walker Autum/Winter 2012

2011-10-24T08:48:00.000-07:00

Have some Karen Walker for breakfast. I especially love all the peplum tops! This jumper is also adorable.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-10-21T09:12:00.000-07:00

This week kinda flew by for me and I am delighted to find that today is Friday and I am still in love.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I need to spend mine working on my Halloween costume!

Etsy Fav: Morningstar84

2011-10-20T09:18:00.000-07:00

Okay, I know I just did an Etsy fav but I thought I'd share this one with you today because we are already on the topic of being a bombshell (ala Christina Hendricks). It's true we can't all look like Christina Hendricks and Marilyn Monroe but we can get a little closer by dressing like them. Reach for the stars, right? Well, at least reach for this one, Morningstar84! This woman is making my dreams come true! She makes vintage reproductions for very reasonable prices, she's constantly adding new dresses, and she does custom orders! Have you ever watched an episode of Mad Men or an old movie and thought, "I'd kill for that dress"? Well it turns out you don't have to commit murder to get it, just head on over to Morningstar84's Etsy shop. When you wish upon a star, your dreams DO come true!

Girl Crush: Christina Hendricks

2011-10-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's just one of those days and the only thing that can make you feel better is looking at pictures of a seriously hot woman. Does that make me a lesbian? I'm not sure but I'm pretty sure I'd play for the other team if I could get with bombshell Christina Hendricks! Lezzy thoughts aside, I'm mostly excited about having a full figured woman in the spotlight again. It really is a nice change of pace.

I'm sure she must get tired of people talking about her body so I wanted to add that Christina is definitely a kindred spirit. I read that she's a natural blonde but started dying her hair at the age of 10 after reading Anne of Green Gables!

Etsy Fav: Seaworthy

2011-10-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

I've been really liking this geometric jewelry trend. It's true I don't really wear jewelry but I still admire it on others. I especially like Seaworthy's Art Deco inspired pieces. I'm kind of obsessed with Art Deco, I wish they'd start making buildings like that again.

A Case of the Mondays

2011-10-17T08:39:00.000-07:00

My weekend felt so short. I can't believe I have to wait another 5 days to get there again. This made me feel better though:

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It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-10-14T15:37:00.001-07:00

I can't even tell you how glad I am that it is Friday.

Meadham Kirchhoff S/S12

2011-10-12T08:47:00.000-07:00

Did you guys see this totally bonkers collection? You really have to watch the video versus looking at the pictures because it just cannot be captured in stills.

I did enjoy looking at these behind the scene snaps by Rachel Hardwick though.

Very Harajuku. My favororite was this paper-cut out style dress.

Halloween Nails

2011-10-11T08:27:00.000-07:00

It's possible I am getting carried away with my Halloween themed posts but I kept running across these amazing October manicures and I just couldn't help but share some of my favs. Check it.

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I really don't know how people have the patience to do their nails so elaborately all the time. I can barely be bothered to put a single color on. I do like to paint my toes though. Maybe because it lasts way longer.

Halloween Costumes for the Guys

2011-10-10T08:42:00.000-07:00

Good morning Zomblets!

Since only 2 of you entered the contest (how sad) I declare you both winners and will be sending you each a copy of my Halloween mix! Thank you PuppyLovePrincess and Lilja! You both have excellent taste in Halloween songs and hopefully I can include some songs you don't already know in my mix. To receive your prize please send your address to hilary.a.kearney{@}gmail.com. Now, on with my regularly scheduled post!

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As promised here are some ideas for guy's costumes... of course some of these make excellent costumes period (regardless of gender).

Fantastic Mr. Fox! You will need a corduroy suit, yellow polo, and something that will make you look like a fox. You could go with a mask (the best would be if you made it yourself using fur material) or something like this hat and possibly one of those animal snouts.

Old timey circus strong man! This is a great one if you have a mustache or a lot of muscles but you don't have to have either. You will need a mustache though be it painted or felt. Then you get to choose from a couple of different outfits. There's the stripped tank top, the leopard print toga, or the straight up vintage undies. Finally, you get to make a giant barbell! The easiest way is probably paper machete.

King Tut! This one isn't really a costume you can thrift. Of course you can buy a lame pre-fab costume but the best way is DIY! Grab a white sheet and tie it into a sort of skirt (it can be knee length or full length). You'll need some stripped fabric for your headdress, throw on some eyeliner and voila! You could also paint yourself gold, which I think would be rad. You could carry a staff, wear jewelry, add that strange long goatee he has but as long as you have the headdress down and the eyeliner, you will be set!

Have a little fun and go as Hunter S. Thompson. You get to rant about Nixon and walk around with a cigarette holder in your mouth all night (don't forget the cigarette). Plus, you get to rock the classic floppy hat and Hawaiian shirt combo with aviators, shorts and calf-high white socks. You could even lug around an old skool type writer!

I really can't think of a better costume than Pauly Shore. You get to say ridiculous things AND dress like a freak. There are many ways to dress like Pauly but they should all include a head scarf and some form of vintage jeans. He also likes to rock vests, tight long sleeve shirts, tie-dye, fishnet shirts, bell bottoms, the color purple and cut-offs. Wheeze the ju-uice!

Why not go high-brow and dress as Vincent van Gogh? You will need facepaint, an ace bandage, optional fake blood, acrylic paint and a cheap suit. The idea is you paint your face as if it were a Van Gogh painting (with strong brush strokes) and then you do the same to your suit. Top it off by trying a bandage around your head to cover your missing ear. You could even carry around a prosthetic ear in a box and offer it to girls you meet at the party.

Slam dunk this Halloween and go as Teen Wolf! You will need a werewolf nose, brown face paint, and lots of fur! You will also need a yellow basketball jersey, matching short shorts, iron on computer transfer paper, nude colored leggings or nylons, a yellow headband, tube socks, sunglasses, fangs, werewolf hands and a basketball. Use the iron on paper to write "Beavers" and the number 42 on your jersey. Or you could also wear a Letterman jacket and vintage jeans that way you wont have to glue hair to your limbs. I recommend buying a couple of cheap long wigs (only one if you are going with outfit #2). For your head you can cut it to the right length and use the leftovers to make your hair line lower and give yourself a matching beard- check out how this guy did it. Use Spirit gum to glue the hairs to your face. For your arms and legs use nylons and then cut the hair from your second wig and glue it to the nylons. Then you basically just act like you are the coolest person at the party- and of course, in this costume, you will be!

Who Wants a Halloween Mix Tape!?

2011-10-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

Greetings Zombies!

It's contest time! The prize is my coveted Halloween "mix tape". This isn't just the soundtrack to Night Before Christmas with "Monster Mash" thrown in either. This baby is chock-full of rare novelty songs and awesome tunes. I credit my dad for exposing me to the marvels of Dr. Demento at a young age but I have been adding new songs every year and the list is getting extensive!

This is how it works. If you aren't a follower yet, become one and join my legion of the undead. Then leave a comment below telling me what your favorite Halloween song is. You get an extra entry is you 'like' me on Facebook. Good luck! I'll name the winner on Monday.

Nandinoo Autum '11 Lookbook

2011-10-05T08:39:00.000-07:00

Oooh, how I want everything in this lookbook! I might have to splurge and actually buy something. I love the pants, they kind of remind me of last year's Miu Miu.

It's not on the website yet but maybe this means the Summer collection will be going on sale soon!

Fall Shoe Lust

2011-10-04T10:25:00.000-07:00

Good morning Z-land!

Despite the fact that I can no longer fit all of my shoes into my closet... I'm considering buying a 3rd shoe rack so that I can acquire some of these lovely Fall temptations. I'm also lusting after this coat. What's on your Fall wish list?

One, Two, Three, Four, Five.

October

2011-10-03T09:19:00.000-07:00

I've been kind of a lazy blogger as of late but I'm pretty excited that it's now October! I'm going to watch horror movies all month and I can't wait for the 31st! Here's a little inspiration to get you all in the mood.

Also, later in the week I am going to be holding a little contest. The prize will be an extensive Halloween "mix tape" (really they will be cds)!

Images: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine

It's Tuesday, I'm In Trouble

2011-09-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

It's one of those weeks where the weekend flew by and I considered doing a post yesterday titled, "It's Monday, I'm In Hell". Hopefully, you are in a better mental state than I to survive the week and luckily I have a little something to help you out. Check out this sweet art by the awesome street artist Liquen. 'Liquen' means lichen in Spanish by the way... which I think is a clever name for a street artist.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-09-23T08:34:00.000-07:00

TGIF. I'm going to have a giant Mexican breakfast tomorrow morning, drink some mimosas and then play some frisbee golf. I'm also going to enjoy some primo seats at the Dogers/Padres game and try to finish building my chicken coop in between. Here's hoping for a never ending weekend!

Etsy Fav: Alexandra Grecco

2011-09-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

Get ready to fall in love with Alexandra Grecco! Her Etsy shop is stuffed with adorable, little dresses and dainty accessories. I want pretty much everything she is selling. Especially the elegant, vintage inspired dresses. How lovely would they be for bridesmaids?

Miu Miu

2011-09-20T10:31:00.000-07:00

I saw an Hailee Steinfield in a new Miu Miu ad. I am very jealous. 14 and rockin Miu Miu... I'm glad they didn't try hide her age though. They seemed to embrace it. In one of the pictures she's eating pizza! So cute.

How gorg is the Fall collection? I wish I could afford these sparkly shoes... not to mention everything else. On a more critical note, the hair for the runway show was poorly done. Flat, greasy, uneven victory rolls? C'mmon now. Also, some of the looks freak me out because the tops are so big and boxy. I am in agreeance with reviving 1940's shoulder pads but these ones are way too exaggerated. It made the models look like cartoon bodyguards.

Hair That Is Cute

2011-09-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-09-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

It's Friday again and I can't wait to start my weekend. My plans are to rage on the chicken coop that I have been building. I want to get it as close to done as possible. I am dying to have my own chickens. You just can't buy eggs that taste that good anymore. Isn't this picture cute btw? Have a great weekend everyone!

Vintage Halloween Costumes Part II

2011-09-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

I have another round of Halloween costume ideas made up of vintage finds! (Here's Part I in case you missed it). I realize I am leaving out the guys on these posts but I'm thinking I will have to do a separate post for them. Also, pretty much all of these costumes would be great drag. Jus' sayin...

Remember the Barbie of your girlhood? Bright blue eye shadow, pink vests, giant plastic earrings, big hair? 1980's Barbie was the coolest and she makes the best Halloween costume also. All you need is some over the top, brightly colored 80's clothes, some classic Barbie heels, some cheesy 80's jewelry, a blonde wig and of course the right makeup. Go for bright blue eye shadow and light pink lips. If you want to have even more fun, get a pair of nude tights to wear under your outfit. Then when someone asks you what you are supposed to be, you can lift you skirt up and declare, "I'm Barbie!"

Who wants to be a Greek Goddess when you can be a hideous gorgon and wear snakes in your hair? That's right, I am talking about Medusa! All you need is a Grecian dress (it doesn't even have to be white), some Greek sandals and then you can have fun doing some ugly makeup and figuring out how to put snakes in your hair. The image I included above is a little too pretty for my taste but I thought it was clever the way they did her hair. You could also try making a snake head dress. The best thing about a Medusa costume is you can be as ugly or as sexy as you want.

If you've got the know-how to do some killer vintage hair and the sass to go with it you may want to go as Lucille Ball! All you need is a vintage dress from the 50's (preferably with some kind of big collar), the shoes to match, some pearls and those Lucy lips (the secret is lip liner).

What could be more fun on Halloween than the bride of Beetlejuice? All you need is the ugliest red, 80's prom dress you can find (preferably with a high collar, long sleeves and lace), a red veil and some awesome Lydia hair.

Another excellent option is to go as your favorite Clue character. Mine happens to be Mrs. Peacock. You will need a classy blue dress, a fur stole, an elaborate matching hat, some rhinestone jewels, and maybe a brooch to give people a hint. I would also suggest making an effort with your hair and you should carry your murder weapon of choice: noose, revolver, candlestick, dagger, led pipe or ratchet. Then you will be all set to spend your night accusing the other party guests of murder!

Alice + Olivia Spring 2012

2011-09-14T09:12:00.000-07:00

I'm liking Alice + Olivia's Spring 2012 collection. It's kind of a strange mix of influences from different decades. 60's meets 90's with a dash of 20's? Still there are some fun looks and I love the color pallet!

It's a little bit all over the place but I love the 20's style dresses and the bell bottoms with cropped jackets and the bubble gum 60's looks. I wasn't as into the 90's influences but you can see more if you click the link.

Ultimate Babe: Harrison Ford

2011-09-13T10:30:00.000-07:00

It's about time for another hunk. This one might be the greatest hunk of all. Who doesn't have a crush on Harrison Ford. It's true he's like 80 years old now but daaaang he was hot. Who else could pull off being Han and Indy? He's even sexy as an Amish man.

So cute. My fav Ford movies are Start Wars (duh), Blade Runner, Witness, The Fugitive, and Indiana Jones.

Dreaming of My Dream House

2011-09-12T08:46:00.000-07:00

Good morning Zomblets,

It's Monday and I'd rather be at home. I'm sure most of you feel the same way so I am going to do a little 'home' montage. This is pretty much inspiration for my dream house. I hope at least some of it comes true!

I would love to live in a victorian house. I used to live in Santa Cruz where there are so many gorgeous victorians but I never got the chance. I also really want a front porch, a sun room, chickens, bees, an amazing closet and a spectacular garden.

Images: One, Two, Three, Four, Five , Six, Seven, Eight , Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-09-09T08:41:00.000-07:00

I had an awesome time yesterday thanks to the massive power outage. I was lucky to not be in an elevator when it happened. I got to leave work early. I evaded most of the traffic by taking back routes home. I had all the ingredients to make black bean and feta tacos! Then I went for a lovely jog and read by candle light. It was so nice to see everyone outside talking to their neighbors, riding their bikes, exercising... kids were playing in the park. I love power outages. I only wish the moon hadn't been so bright so that I could have done some star gazing.

At any rate I am glad it's Friday. Tonight I am going to play bartender and pour beer as volunteer for The San Diego Festival of Beer which raises money for cancer research. If you are in San Diego be sure to check it out! I'm also going to the Tijuana fair tomorrow night. Can't wait go on all the rickety rides, drink some Tecate with chili sauce and check out the Mexican version of gross fair food. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Juliana Sergeenko Fall-Winter 2011

2011-09-08T09:26:00.000-07:00

This collection stopped me in dead my tracks. How awesome is this first dress? Hello, 1940's! I never tire of you.

The cartoonish heels are pretty amazing also.

Perfect Presents by Polli

2011-09-07T09:39:00.000-07:00

Polli. I love this little shop. They have such cute things plus, they are all sustainable! I think they would make really awesome gifts. Be it a gift to yourself or a friend! How rad are these cufflinks? Now you know what to get your brother/guy friend/boyfriend for his birthday.

They also have really awesome jewelry. So now you know what to get your sister/gal friend/self for her birthday!

I loooove the fox pendant. You could write on the card, "Because you're stone cold..."

Hellooo Vintage Shoes

2011-09-06T09:50:00.000-07:00

I just discovered this awesome company in LA that makes new shoes from vintage designs. Re-Mix Vintage Shoes! I am dying to get my hands on some of the 20's/30's heels.

What's really awesome is that even if you were lucky enough to find shoes like this in a thrift store... they aren't a good investment because they probably wouldn't last very long since they are so old but these are brand new! They come in lots of different colors and they have half sizes. Praise be!

it's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-09-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

So glad it's labor day weekend! I'm going to a wedding up north... sadly sans a new dress . Which is the major reason I like going to weddings but maybe I'll luck out at my favorite Santa Cruz thrift stores at the last minute. Cross your fingers for me. I love labor day weekend because it is the last bit of summer. It is like the last bite of a really good pie. Anyone else have plans?

Red Hair Inspiration

2011-09-01T11:41:00.000-07:00

I am trying to convince my friend to dye her hair red. I told her, "Red heads have more fun" and she said, "I thought that was blondes" but I told her, "I think red heads have even more fun than blondes". I'm a blonde so I only half way know what I am talking about but I still feel pretty confident. Especially when I think of all the famous red heads out there. They always look like they are having fun! Lucille Ball, Deborah Messing, Molly Ringwald, Lily Cole, Ann-Margaret, Rita Hayworth, Christina Hendricks, the Weasleys... I rest my case.

Any gingers out there want to back me up?

All images via.

Vintage Halloween Costumes

2011-08-31T10:10:00.000-07:00

It's about to be September and so for my fellow lovers of Halloween that means it is time to start planning your costume! It's true we are all already grade A zombies but I have come up with some alternatives for this year. All of which can easily be achieved with awesome vintage finds instead of lame store bought versions or the tedious hand-made route. When you make your costume up out of vintage clothes even typical costumes can be much more awesome. So, I will start with some classics.

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With a little pinafore this would be the perfect Alice dress.

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Hello, Dorothy! All you need is a basket oh, and a little dog too!

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Getting a little more creative... how about Nancy Drew? This one is fun because you get come up with your own preppy 60's outfit (collared shirts/dresses, plaid, little sweaters, socks) instead of looking for specific pieces. Plus, you get do a 1960's hair-do! Then add some oxfords, a magnifying glass, a flashlight and notebook and you are ready to pester everyone at the party with investigative questions!

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Grab yourself a vintage tennis dress and voila- Margot Tenenbaum! Then you'll need a wig or a haircut, a barrette, some eyeliner, a fur coat and a wooden finger.

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Speaking of vintage tennis dresses, why not get really literary and go as Jordan Baker from the Great Gatsby? Add short hair, thin eyebrows, a vintage tennis racket and a haughty/bored attitude.

Stay tuned for more Halloween costume ideas!

Girl Crush: Christina Ricci

2011-08-30T09:40:00.000-07:00

Christina Ricci is like the girl crush of my childhood. I haven't seen her too much lately but I just heard she is going to be on a new TV show. It's going to be "Mad Men at 30, 000 feet", apparently. Only it stars Ricci as a 1960's stewardess. I have my doubts about the show but it's still nice to see Ricci getting some action. She was such an awesome child actress. I loved her as Wednesday Addams, as the tom- girl in Now and Then, as the angsty teen in Casper. I even loved her bleach blonde in Sleepy Hollow. She's pretty rad.

She also looks really good in black and white for some reason. (All images from via)

Rock on, Ricci.

Valentino Couture Fall 2011

2011-08-29T08:57:00.000-07:00

9am already, I was just in the middle of a dream. I was wearing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream....

Sigh* Just another manic Monday.

Valentino Couture Fall. You guys may have already seen it but I keep on flipping through this collection, I just can't get enough. Look how gorgeous the details are on everything. The textures and the colors are so amazing...

I love that satin lilac!

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-08-26T08:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday! I'm excited to not have any major plans this weekend. I'm going to play 'personal shopper' for one of my friends who has some weddings to go to and then try to make some progress on the chicken coop I am building. The weather is gorgeous. It's supposed to be sunny and 85 all weekend. Not to rub it in for those of you on the east coast... or if there are any Texans out there melting away in the heat. Yikes!

Hope everyone has great weekend, despite what the weather may be.

Witchy Wardrobe

2011-08-25T08:43:00.000-07:00

Good Morning, Z-land!

I have another clothing collection to share with you. This one is inspired by witches. It's kind of a throwback to the 90's and it definitely makes me think of 'The Craft'. I'm kind of in love with this look but it doesn't really go with the other styles I own.

Use the arrow keys to scroll through the entire collection or click on the link below to see it full screen.

Witchy

Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater

2011-08-24T11:05:00.000-07:00

I am back from my long weekend and delighted to find that it is already Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a good week, here's some pretty clothes to help you along. It's Peter Jensen's A/W 2011! I love the colors and the shapes in this collection because it has just a touch of whimsy and it makes me think of story book illustrations.

Too cute. I love the first coat, it looks so comforting and warm. I'm also digging the plaid cape with the asymmetrical collar and of course, the bored and mischievousness looking model.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-08-19T08:28:00.000-07:00

Once again, I'm so glad its Friday. I'm even taking a long weekend to go camping on the beach so I wont be back until Wednesday! I can't wait to spend my whole day on the beach and my night by the campfire.

Anyone else have exciting plans?

Opening Ceremony

2011-08-18T09:39:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new Opening Ceremony yet? One of their dresses reminds me of that awesome vintage dress Thrifted & Modern had for sale. Also, this is an awesome collection and it's photographed really well. Check it.

So cute. I love it all. Wouldn't those green/sea foam dresses be cute for bride's maids?

More Fall Outfit Inspiration

2011-08-17T09:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I have been going a little crazy making outfits for the EA contest I mentioned earlier in the week. I have even more to share with you! Can you guys believe its Wednesday? It feels like Thursday...

Fall Ideas (part V) by sillyheart featuring leather shoes

Fall Ideas (Part IX) by sillyheart featuring high heels

Fall Ideas (Part VIII) by sillyheart featuring high heel boots

Fall Ideas (Part VI) by sillyheart featuring a pleated dress

Fall Ideas (Part IV) by sillyheart featuring vintage tops

I wish I were taller so I could pull off those high-waist, flared cords but maybe I'll give them a try anyway. I'm also jonesen for those brown leather boots!

TO DIE FOR VINTAGE: Thrifted & Modern

2011-08-16T09:37:00.000-07:00

Good morning, zombies!

I have another awesome vintage shop to share with you all. This one is pretty unreal. I have no idea how they find this stuff and or how they make it look so good but the people over at Thrifted & Modern know exactly how to get my heart pumping. Check out these threads!

How amazing are these dresses?

Fall Outfit Inspiration

2011-08-15T08:57:00.000-07:00

Good morn, zombies!

Even though it's still August and I hate to think of summer ending... I can't help but plan ahead for Fall outfits. I also had an excuse because Roxy over Effortless Anthropologie is a holding a little contest and the prize is a $200 gift card from Anthropologie! Here's some outfits I came up with. Join in on the fun and send me a link to yours!

Ideas for Fall (part II) by sillyheart featuring crochet socks

Fall Ideas (part III) by sillyheart featuring leather tote bags

Fall Ideas (Part VII) by sillyheart featuring shirts & blouses

I'm really into the colors that are happening this Fall. There's a lot of really beautiful saturated hues (like in my first outfit) as well as some non-traditional bright colors (like in my last one). What are you excited to wear this Fall?

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-08-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

Maybe I should just change my Friday posts to "It's Friday I'm in Tijuana!" because I am going again tonight. I grew up with camping trips to Baja (which I loved) and so of course I have been to TJ but I always thought I hated Tijuana because it's crowded and dirty and depressing to see all the children begging for money on the streets but then I discovered Turista Libre. They do atypical tours of TJ once a month for super cheap! Now I realize that there are some awesome things to do in Tijuana and it's not as scary as everyone tells you. If you live in San Diego or if you are ever visiting you should definitely check it out! Tonight I am going to see this band and I cannot wait!

How great are these guys?! Anyone else have exciting plans for the weekend? TGITJ everyone!

Kids- The Ultimate Accessory?

2011-08-11T09:42:00.000-07:00

Good morning Zomblets! This week is speeding along nicely and I am soo ready for another weekend.

Last weekend my boyfriend and I babysat a couple of one-year-olds and it got me thinking about what being a mom would really be like. Mainly, I was thinking, "How do people do this all day long?!" The most exhausting thing was having to pay that much attention to another being. Still, as the little guy in my lap grabbed sticky handfuls of food intended for his mouth but destined for my lap, I couldn't help but enjoy myself. It was kind of fun to carry him around and pretend like he was mine for awhile. Small children are sometimes the ultimate accessory and it's funny how other women compliment you on them in the same way they would a pretty dress. I love it when moms really embrace that element of motherhood... my favorite is when they coordinate their kids outfit with their own! It can be kind of tacky but most of the time I think it's really cute. I came up with some ideas for all the interested moms out there:

Mother & Daughter

Mother & Son

Mother & Daughter

It doesn't have to be matching colors you can go for something a little more subtle like similar patterns or fabrics... maybe you are both wearing your hair in braids! <3

Etsy Fav: Vera Vague

2011-08-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

Update! Vera has been kind enough to offer you guys a zombie discount! See her comment below for details.
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Good morning Zomblets! I hope you like my blog re-design. I actually thought the last design was really ugly and I have been meaning to change it forever! It feels good. Anyway, I have another Etsy favorite for you this morning. This vintage shop has such unique pieces. I am always amazed by what the they have for sale. Take a look at Vera Vague!

There are some really amazing hand made items for sale right now and also a lot of gorgeous antique clothing. How lovely would this last dress be for fall. It's definitely something a zombie supermodel would wear!

Girl Crush: Barbara Stanwyck

2011-08-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

Barbara Stanwyck is one of my all time favorite actresses. My uncle used to refer to her as "S&M Stanwyck" because of her character on 'The Big Valley'... but I think it's also fitting for the way that she commands the screen. She was a true leading lady! She has such amazing charisma and she's quite the comedian in my opinion. You can always see the 'trickster' in her and sometimes when I'm watching her she reminds me of a live-action Bugs Bunny.

What a lady! She is definitely one of my idols.

Favorite Barbara Stanwyck movies:

1. Double Indemnity

2. Christmas In Connecticut

3. All About Eve

Many images take via and many others taken from who knows where- oops!

Dior Haute Couture Galore!

2011-08-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

Via

Okay, I am a little late in showing you this but check out Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2011! I am kind of obsessed with it. I love the vibrant pastels, patterns, shapes, textures and the general craziness of it all!

I love this so much! I like how it starts out looking like 80's, candy and then transforms into this very textural, neutral pallet that reminds me of flaky pastries. Then it goes into this garish, hippy thing that I am not really into so I didn't share the pictures... but then-- it all ends with these lovely, celestial, wedding cake women!

*Runway pictures via Elle.

It's Friday I'm In Love!

2011-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

It's Friday once again and it feels like this week just flew by!

I hope it stands still this weekend. I can't wait to enjoy the gorgeous weather!

Dear Creatures : Par Avion Dress

2011-08-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

Okay, I don't know if this is an abuse of my blog or not but I have an adorable dress that I need to sell. You all know how much I love Dear Creatures but sometimes they don't love me back. I just bought the Par Avion dress and it doesn't fit me because of an unfortunate waist to boobs ratio. I bought it on sale and I can't return it, so I thought I'd see if any of my readers are interested...

It's oh so cute with the pleats and the peter pan collar! I am selling a size M. I'm a size 6-8 in dresses and it fit me everywhere but in the bust. The middle button pulled and it just kind of flattened me out. If you have a larger bust I would warn against this dress unless you can get away with sizing up. This baby is retail $160 but I am selling it for what I paid $112 (plus whatever it costs to ship it to you). Leave me a comment if you are interested or just email me at hilary (dot) a (dot) kearney @ gmail.com

Lolita Fanning

2011-08-04T09:30:00.000-07:00

Is anyone else disturbed by this Marie Claire photo shoot of Elle Fanning? I know she is adorable and she has that Twiggy thing going on here but that's because she's 13! I just find it really inappropriate. It makes me think of this passage from Lolita and shudder:

Between the age limits of nine and fourteen there occur maidens who, to certain bewitched travelers, twice or many times older than they, reveal their true nature which is not human, but nymphic (that is, demoniac); and these chosen creatures I propose to designate as "nymphets." -- Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

I didn't know Humbert Humbert ran Marie Claire. I have seen plenty of other tasteful photo shoots of Elle where she looked perfectly cute as a 13 year old. I just wonder about what our society is coming to sometimes... We are all terribly afraid of child molesters, so much so that the media makes you think there's one on every block but then it's okay to sex up a 13 year old and sell the images just because she's famous? Just because 'that's fashion'? Who knows if she's even started her period yet!

Here's a picture of her from this same year looking like an actual 13 year old.