Monthly Archives: December 2008

Granny Chic

Posted on December 23, 2008 by julie

I love browsing through my local Goodwill searching for treasures from years past.  Fairly regularly I come accross patterned day dresses similar to the one pictured above.  The one in the picture is See by Chloe and costs about $515.  Instead of … Continue reading →

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A Chanel Look

Posted on December 22, 2008 by julie

Sometimes I like to create a look that reminds me of something specific.  This look makes me think Chanel, even withouth the Chanel handbag.  The only difference is that I wouldn’t have to donate a kidney in order to have … Continue reading →

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Big Night Out – Splurge v. Steal

Posted on December 19, 2008 by julie

I love when magazines or talk shows do splurge v. steal features where they show two similar outfits but one costs a bajillion dollars and the other is reasonably priced.  So I thought I’d try doing my own version.  I … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Connelly In Givenchy at The Day The Earth Stood Still Premiere

Posted on December 18, 2008 by julie

Jennifer Connelly strikes again!  She is so beautiful and she rocks this Givenchy Spring 2009 dress at the Japan premier of The Day The Earth Stood Still.  Who says black has to be boring?! Look at the hair and the … Continue reading →

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Rachel Bilson and Nicole Richie at D&G Opening in LA

Posted on December 18, 2008 by julie

Rachel Bilson and Nicole Richie were both looking pretty fab at the D&G flagship opening in LA on December 15. Bilson looked casually chic in her D&G sequin blazer.  I like that she paired this with basic jeans and a … Continue reading →

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More Holiday Festivity Outfits!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by julie

Light v. Dark – This is like my 80th post about dressing up for holiday parties.  There are just so many fabulous options and so many different types of parties/gatherings!  I think we have a tendency to gravitate toward darker … Continue reading →

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Cozy Warm Knits Please!

Posted on December 16, 2008 by julie

Winter has returned with a vengeance throughout much of the United States.  It is about 13 degrees today and I am frozen to the bone!  As I sat shivering at my desk this morning, I ran across this photo of … Continue reading →

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Bebe Knocks Off Some More Shoes

Posted on December 15, 2008 by julie

Bebe is not typically a store I do a lot of shopping in.  Don’t get me wrong, I realize they have some cute stuff now and then, but it’s all a little too stretchy and clingy (aka desperate) and there is … Continue reading →

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Agyness Deyn in Faux Fur and Rihanna in Burberry

Posted on December 12, 2008 by julie

I just wanted to post a couple of pics for your Friday afternoon viewing pleasure! Agyness Deyn went to a Christmas party recently wearing a huge faux fur coat, pink sheath from the Giles Spring 2009 collection and Christian Louboutin … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on December 12, 2008 by julie

My favorite aspect of gift-giving is finding something unique, unexpected and a little quirky.  Remembering your sense of humor when shopping for gifts can make the shopping experience much more fun AND the resulting gift is often more memorable to … Continue reading →

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