Show Some Love for VV Brown

I must come clean. I hate new music artists... I can't allow myself to listen to them until they prove themselves. By the time I give a "new" music artist access to my world, they are no longer considered new on the music scene. Now mind you, I'm not even close to being a musichead like many of my friends but I think the reason I feel this way is because the music industry allows every juvenile Soulja and fake Gucci to record uttered sound and attempt to sell it to me as if it's real music. But, ladies and handsome gents, I'm placing my skepticism aside, putting on my oh so lovely L.A.M.B. stiletto heels on, and step out on a limb with Ms. VV Brown... I think I like her and I love her spread in InStyle magazine. Check it out...

If I Must Work... I Deserve to Shop

It feels like a decade since I have posted and I'm terribly sorry about being away for soooo long. But, now you can rest easy because I'm back. As discussed earlier, I wasn't born a trust fund baby, making it absolutely impossible for my dream of being independently wealthy to be a reality. That being said and revisited (I'm sorry but I'm a little bitter about that :)), let it be known that I'm back in the workforce and in complete and utter shock! But, this is only my first week so, I'm sure I'll get with the program later than sooner... (ha, ha)

To cope with my new circumstances (being employed again), I have dropped into Buffalo Exchange (located on my beloved Magazine St. next to Slim Goodies, one of the best diners in the city,) twice this week and have uncovered a great treasure each time. On my first visit I brought a colorful patterned 3/4 lenght sleeve dress that screams 70's and today I brought a purple vintage Express mock wrap, long sleeve dress. Oh, and to my delight, I also found a large silver-ish clutch by Gap made from 100% pig suede. (I'll take pictures and post soon.) I'm sooo excited!!! Buffalo Exchange is my favorite hippy-chic store. I love resale stores and as I find others in the area that I can cosign, I'll share but until then...

I'm out as I sing Nelly Furtado's song, "The night is young...And so are we... We can do anything... We wanna, baby"

Make it a good weekend!

I'm Back in Full Effect... (well almost)

I'm back... Back to the land of "the beignet eating, coffee with chicory drinking, random second line dancing, Who Dat Nation" of NOLA (that being New Orleans, LA... You would be surprised at the number of people who don't know what NOLA means. But in their defense, they are non-natives, of course.) I'm not quite unpacked and settled but I have already hit the streets of New Orleans to find inspiration for the blog.

Yesterday before meeting up with a dear friend of mine, I decided to take advantage of free admission Wednesday's at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). It has been years since I have visited NOMA and I was so excited to go because it has a special place in my heart (shared of course with other NOLA places, things, and people.) But, my affection for this particular place is because I remember visiting the museum as a child with my mom on a school trip and while the other kids were bored out of their minds, I felt something come over me... You know, the feeling you get when you meet someone and talking with them feels so natural that it feels like y'all have been friends for a lifetime. So, for me, it was like meeting that friend that I never knew existed and from that day on never wanted to exist without. Funny how things like that happens, even early on in life.

OK, anywho, before revisiting my beloved yet severely neglected friend (lol), NOMA, I strolled through City Park's Sculpture Garden, which was a refreshing, brand new experience for me. It made me reflect on how lovely it is to be voluntarily unemployed. But, since my great grandparents made me a victim of a bad taste joke, that being NOT funding my trust fund that would have made me independently wealthy, sadly, my days are freedom are growing increasing short. But, no worries... I have learned the family way! I'm loyally continuing the family joke for all future generations to come. HA, HA...

I'll take some better shots soon but here's a peek...



Me and Blue





New Orleans Museum of Art



"Overflow" made in 2005
By: Jaume Plensa: Spanish, born 1955

Houston, We No Longer Have a Problem

My days in Houston are nearing its end and I couldn't be happier! Don't get me wrong, leaving my Houston friends that has become family is a very bittersweet emotion. I have made my peace with this BBQ loving, "the bigger the better truck" driving, strip mall obsessed city. But not long ago, I resented Houston because it was a constant reminder of how far I was from home. Not necessarily in distance but in culture. The Houston way wasn't my way of living. But, the moment I decided to love Houston for who she was and stopped hating her for who she wasn't, the fire ceased, peace was declared, and we became good friends.

How was your weekend? I attend several going away lunches, dinners, and house parties and a beautiful wedding. Here's a peek...



Dress: Taylor by Ann Taylor (TJ Maxx)
Earrings: vintage screwback earrings (Ebay)

If you know me, you know I LOVE cake...



Flowers and all things wedding related. What girl doesn't?!



Me with the Father of the groom, my mentor and friend



This was a new wedding reception experience for me and I loved it!



Congrats you guys!!



Ready to Fall into Fall

Although true fall weather will not grace us southerners until mid November, I'm ready to fall into Fall... I'm looking forward to wearing my red Gap pea coat with my fabulous Calvin Klein Prosper shooties (shown below.) (Which I must admit was completely inspired from one of my dearest since she had them first in brown ;)

But, I must admit I have a fall fashion confession about the September issues. How can I say this?! I have read, studied, and examined Vogue's, InStyle's, and Allure's September issues (aka the Fashion bible) and I don't feel inspired! I guess it's a little early to tell what all Fall fashion has enstored for the season but the issues as a whole let much to be desired... I did, however, find a few lip colors I'm excited to try, one is by Lancôme Paris (I <3 the right lip color) and I promise to post pictures IF it's worthy of sharing :)

I fell in love with the 7 page spread of model Chanel Iman in the Allure September Issue (see below). I was first introducted to Chanel via Black Vogue back in May and we have been virtual friends ever since then. (Jennifer Aniston and Rachel Zoe also just to name a few...)Too bad it didn't make the cover although Kim looked beautiful, fresh faced in all...

And this Fall I have decided to give my all time favorite fragrance Pleasures by Estée Lauder a new companion and try...

And as always... this week's obsessions are Whole Foods Market, creamy cilantro (from Whole Foods Market), and natural hair products made from shea butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil.

How Many Ways Can One Heart Break?

Disclaimer: My broken heart isn't of the romantic sort... (at least not this time)

There a line in the movie "You've Got Mail" when Megan Ryan's bookstore goes out of business and she says, "the truth is I'm heart broken. I feel as though a part of me has died and my mother has died all over again. And nothing will make it right." I relate to this quote all too well.

I didn't know it was possible for my heart to hurt as much as it does. I guess I'm guilty of loving too much, too hard. This has always been my problem. What good is love if you can't love all the way without restrictions???

On a lighter note, one of my dearest got engaged this weekend in New Orleans on the St. Charles streetcar. Here a few pix from my weekend...
 
 

 

We went to a lovely, jazzy restaurant in the French Quauters named Scarlett O'Hara on Decatur... I would definitely recommend this spot... If you go, let me know your thoughts.

I'm love this ring... I guess it will do until that day comes...  

(My ring is from Banana Republic)

Taking it all in...

How was your weekend?

Current obsessions: skin care products, makeup, and all September issues of Vogue, InStyle, and the likes... (if you're a true fashion lover you know why;))

Looks I Love...

This Week's Favorite Things

I LOVE these shoes!!!

Nordstrom.com

Valentino Patent Leather d'Orsay Pump
ITEM#260405
$645.00

I'm ordering this hat tonight...

bcbg.com
STRIPED FEDORA

M011007-2L9
$38.00
Now: $19.00

Classic...

Endless.com
Dolce Vita Women's Beam-2 Pump
list price: $129.95
price:$71.47

I love this look! It's simple but chic'...

bcbg.com
FOLDED-APPLIQUE CARDIGAN

SKY4C569-3O8
$138.00
Now: $69.00

bcbg.com
ATHERED LEATHER CLUTCH

HAN652-295
$238.00
Now: $119.00

Old and Gruene

Hey guys... I know it's been a while since I posted but I have been suffering from a severe case of "I don't feel like doing jack". Although I'm still under it's influence, I wanted to drop in to keep you updated (in the event that you actually care :)

In my last post, I mentioned that I'm obsessed with vintage screw-back earrings (among many other random things)... Well add to that everything else old. I have noticed that I have an heighten affection and appreciation for not only older people but places and things. I just love how it makes me feel. (This may be explained by the darling and absolutely wonderful yet slightly "seasoned" parents I was blessed with and the feeling they give/gave me.) Whatever the case may be, New Braunfels/ Gruene, TX gave me that feeling... The feeling hugged me tightly as my grandmother would... Asking, "Where have you been honey child? I have been waiting for you to visit!"

It seems to me that old places and things possess such a genuine steadfastness that many in society may never shake the hand of. I feel that its character is attained over endurance of time of the good, bad, and not so chic. And I hope that as I age, my character takes on the beauty of these seasoned people, places, and things... Oozing gracefully (ironic as that may sound).

So I said all of that to say... One of my beloved friends, Claudette, planned a New Braunfels/ Gruene day trip of adventure and here are some of the pictures. Enjoy!

Waiting for you...

This is definitely NOT my hat but check out my yellow vintage trio flowered screw-back earrings. I just adore them!

This is the BEST tea I have had in my life... Cranberry Apple

Oh and in case you were wondering about my most recent obsessions, they are cherries, trying new flavors of tea, and all things about and in support of natural hair (I'll be sure to discuss this with you later :)