Short White Lace Dress + Light Blush Sheer Long-Sleeve Top + Awesome Nude Shoes

I bought this lil lace dress a few months ago and tried to return it, but, ALAS, it was too late. :( 

Not one to waste, I decided to accept this as fate... 

As a challenge to test my mad skills, yo... 

My reason to be proud to be an American... 

The catalyst to get me to the top 

Okay, I'm being dramatic and all, I know. I don't know half the stuff I'm talking about half the time. 

Wait, what?!

I needed to hide the awkwardness of the frilly frock and play up the cuteness of the lace...oh what to do?!

It wasn't warm enough for a sweater, blazer or cardigan, but a sheer top - ah, YES.

Perfection!

PS - The dress is a little short and a little see-through so I'm wearing a blushing nude slip. Check out the slip below!

White Lace Dress, F21

Nude Blush Long Sleeve Sheer Top, H&M

Nude Blush Slip, Vintage

Nude Wedges, Sam Edelman

Bracelet, from Boracay, Philippines

Necklace, Claire's

This is the Photo Caption Contest portion of the blog.

Person with the best caption wins!

Best Beauty Travel Tip.

Hey y'all,

It's full blown travel season - hurrah! 

 BUT that means jumpin in and out of the ole aero-planes,

which means frequent altitude change / air pressure,

which means dry dull skin,

which leads me to....

ta da da da da DAAAA!

My fave homemade travel remedy:

The face refresher.

I'm going to show you how to make your very own for the road.

It's full of good stuff and is an instant picker upper!

Step 1: 

Assemble your ingredients.

You'll need:

 an empty travel size water spray bottle ,

(make sure it's 3oz or less if you plan on carrying on your luggage)

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum,

Mario Badescu Rose Hip Nourishing Oil,

fresh Aloe Vera.

and Evian bottled water.

Step 2:

Add one full dropper of Mario Badescu Vitamin E Serum into the empty water spray bottle.

                                                 

Step 3:

Add 10-20 drops of Mario Badescu Rose Hip Nourishing Oil.

Note that this 'oil' is not actually oily. However, for those with oilier skin, you can most definitely  leave out this ingredient if you wish.

Step 4:

Break open fresh Aloe Vera, peel skin, and scoop up some gel into bottle. It's up to you how much to put in - I generally like putting a couple of fingernail sized pieces in there.

Step 5:

Fill the rest of the water spray bottle with Evian bottled water.

Step 6:

Put top back on water spray bottle and shake vigorously and spray away!

Feels good, doesn't it?

Enjoy! :)


What's your favorite beauty travel tip?

LBD + Long Sleeve T + Houndstooth Shortsleeve Jacket

Middle of summer and it's raining, what's a girl to do?!

DUH, it's obviously nature's way of wanting a sneak peek of your Fall wear.

Here, here!

LBD, dress from the Philippines

Long Sleeve T, ?

Jacket, ?

Ankle Booties, borrowed from Brigid

Blush Sleeveless Top + Pleated Blue, Nude, and Pink Velvet Skirt

Girls Trip to Healdsburg, Guerneville, and Sebastopol.

Cruisin to XM's 90's station:

'Shoop'

'Intergalactic'

'Step By Step'

'Vogue'

'What is Love?'

'Da Dip'

'All That She Wants'

'Love Fool'

Sunglasses, Liz Clairborne
Blush Sleeveless Top, Sway
Pleated Blue, Nude, and Pink Velvet Skirt, from the Philippines
Sandals, Ambiance

Sheer Long Sleeve Blue Tunic + White Shorts

Modern hippie.

Oh yeah.

Dash of leopard.

Grandma's Jewelry.

Authentic Indian Tunic from Rockstar Hubby.

Show me some o'dem legs, shorts.

Gladiatorish rope sandals.

One maniac of a dog.

It's good to be roastin' in the 100's.

Leopard Print Headband, gift
Elephant Enamel Necklace, from Grandma
Sheer Long Sleeve Blue Tunic, borrowed from Hubby
White Shorts, Ross
Sandals, Ambiance

Cream Bat Wing Top + Pink Mini Skirt

Most gorgeous weather in San Francisco today! I decided to soak up the sun in a lil off the shoulder smolder action paired with this pink semi-tiered mini skirt that I've had for about ten years. Is that considered vintage?! My skirt being at least ten years old?! Hmmm... well shoot, let's hear from the peanut gallery: how old does something have to be in order for it to be considered vintage?

Obviously I was a a supreme ballerina in my past life. Duh.

Cream Bat Wing Top, H&M

Skirt, ?

Shoes, H&M

Earrings, ?

Sunglasses, Liz Clairborne

Pictures courtesy of the hottest firecrotch in town, Brigid Hughes.

Pleated Makeshift Off-White Dress + Sleeveless Tie Top

Happy Belated Father's Day!

To my very own Dad, you are my hero and I love you.

To my husband, Mikie, Daisy is so lucky to have you as her papa. I love you!

I dedicate this to you both, The Sweet & Sour Collection:

The Sweet

The Sour

...and this hot sexy shot was taken by award winning husband / Instylation photographer, Mikie Lee!

Makeshift Off-White Dress, Vintage (from my mama!)

White Tie Top (worn as a cardigan), present from my mom

Off-White Braided Belt, Vintage (from my grandma)

Sandals, Ambiance

Necklace, Claire's

Headband, F21

I just realized that the majority of this outfit is from my mom and grandma - like, OMG, totally, fantaboolously, like, mega, awesome!

White Pants.

I've been totally waiting to wear white pants for the past two weeks and instead of the weather warming up  - it decided to do quite the opposite! We're expecting snow in the Bay Area which is unheard of! To go with the flow, I've decided that my need for white pants is now inspired by the white crisp snow that we'll be seeing this weekend. Enjoy!

http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2011/01/daily-outfit-idea-an-easy-wint.html

Summer.

Inspiration: Bermuda Shorts, Wide Brimmed Hat, Shades, Natural Hair

Inspiration: Legs, Hat, Jacket

Inspiration: Romper, Straw Fedora