Beaded to Perfection

Maxi Dress (Marshalls $10)

Earrings and textured bracelet (Grandolly's Costume Jewelry)

I got this dress last summer on one of my routine rummages through a discount department store. It's made by Steve Madden (who knew they made clothing?) and since the weather has finally decided to stop drenching us in sweat and I can now bare to feel fabric on my legs I thought I would take this lovely piece out for a spin.

As you can see in the last picture, the beading is pretty impressive for a clearance rack purchase.

Spring Outing

Jean Jacket (Vintage Gap @ Church Thrift $4)
Shirt (got a little scissor happy with this one...Hanes Men's Tee $5)
My favorite black pants in the world! (Forever 21 $24)
Vintage LV Messanger Bag (Second Time Around)

Heading out for a rendezvous in Boston Common. Perfect afternoon!

TGIF Newport Bound for Puppy Playgroup

Silk Top: .20 Cents Garment District
Square Diamond Earrings: .50 Cents St. Matthew's Thrift from Easter Adventure
Olive: $75 Vintage Mutt Potter League

Now I may not wear this particular top while running after little O at the Potter League's weekly playgroup but I thought it would be a nice top to show since the weekend is coming up and everyone is prepping for Saturday night attire. I actually flipped the shirt the other way so the v-neck was accentuating my back. I have a feeling this will be stowed away in my suitcase for the Cannes Film Festival (coming up in four weeks! ahh so excited!)

And as you can see, if you have been following my posts, I am absolutely obsessed with my dog Olive (who also responds to Ho Cake and Pooka Shell) and though I've had interventions from friends, family and my boyfriend, I don't think there will be any change of heart in the near future.

Urban Earth Mama

So this red number is a night gown (Clothing Swap $0) and I have been wearing it around the house since I got it but thought it was time to find a way to publicly present it. It has absolutely no shape so I thought i'd layer it with a knit vest (T.J Maxx $12.99) and gray moccasin boots (Jeffrey Campbell) but I also think it would look really nice with a big brown belt, tights and a barn jacket (like the ones from l.l bean).

Do you like my gardening skills on floor 21? Though this pic may be staged, I actually am quite skilled. I even taught Olive ($70 Potter League) how to plant seeds in the pots ;)

Priceless Finds

Vintage PoochIn many circumstances good temperament, an incredible coat and immaculate behavior is associated with canines in dog shows.

I on the other hand was blessed with being able to adopt this beauty.

Olive was once a street dog, begging for food in the grimiest allies and now she has a lavish bed, top grade treats and pristine table manners.