Nuptials of Yesteryear

Have you seen the new BHLDN bridal line from Anthropologie?  I've been seeing some of the lovely dresses all throughout the blog world recently, and they are beautiful!  Here are some lovely examples of BHLDN creations: 

Gorgeous, right?  Anywho, on their website they have a feature titled Nuptials of Yesteryear filled with devastatingly beautiful pictures of weddings from the past.

You don't have to be obsessed with weddings like myself to appreciate the unfading beauty of timeless love.

Current Obsession

                       

With all this rain we've been getting in the Bay Area lately, it's a safe bet that you'll almost always catch me in one of my favorite pairs of boots.  I've been rocking these 4 beauties most recently, shielding my tootsies from the harsh outside elements.

1. Justin Bay Apache boots

2. Sam Edelman Effie booties

3. Chinese Laundry Night Owl boots

4. Forever 21 Shearling Cuff boots

#1 gets me through some serious hoe-downs, while # 2 just came in from my favorite city in the world, New Orleans.  #3 over-the-knee's are just all-around fab, and #4 brings out my inner Sarah Palin.  "I'm a pitbull with lipstick, dontcha know?!"

What gets you through the winter blues?

Lurrrve

Happy belated love day, by the way.
Hope it was lovely!

Oh, Gagaloo.

So, as some may know i'm a pretty huge GaGa fan...that is, until this past weekend. First off, I highly anticipated the release of Born This Way, which sooo did not tickle my fancy. I was one of those nerds who pre-ordered the album through Target to get a free download of the song first thing on Friday morning. With baited breath, I pressed play and listened excitedly. WRONG. It really just sounds like she's trying too hard to be "out there," and I know this is GaGa we're talking about, but still...She has done better, most def.

Now, let's talk Grammy's. I'm just...over it. Like, I get it, you're different, you're unique. But seriously your new bone structure freaks me out and why are you trying so hard to look like Courtney Love circa 1998?? Hot. Mess.

Please don't disappoint with the remainder of your album. I mean it.

Shopping Spree

{photos from Forever 21}

{Lanvin for H&M}

So....I was pretty naughty the past few days while visiting my besties in Vegas. I spent way too much dough on clothes, food & of course, booze. But hey, that's what Sin City's for. Among many, many other things, I bought the jacket & boots shown at top from the most HUMONGOUS, large & in charge Forever 21 I have EVER seen...and that's saying a lot. *Loves* And of course, I'm already looking into more duds that are absolutely unnecessary, like the drool-worthy Lanvin for H&M line coming out soon. (Ummm...hello, yellow.) My wallet is slowly recovering but I still miss my lovies and those blindingly bright lights like nobody's business. Until next time, LV...I bid you adieu.

Citizen Kane

I have forever been fascinated by twentieth century history, and particularly by the opulent life of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to take a day trip to visit his renowned estate in San Simeon. Hearst Castle sits atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and anyone will tell you that it is massive, breathtaking, decadent, and downright fabulous. Between the imported fifteenth century ceilings and the gold-laden indoor pool, to the furniture no man would ever feel comfortable touching, Hearst's "ranch," as he called it, is a gorgeous masterpiece and a true labor of love. The eerie fog cascaded beautifully over the property during the night tour. I can just picture Marion Davies prepping for the night in her luxurious silks and furs, set to entertain Hollywood royalty. Sigh. A girl can dream.

Dreaming of La La Land

Venice Beach

Our hotel, the Millennium Biltmore in downtown LA

The amazing architecture of Griffith Observatory

Enjoying the splendor of the Santa Monica pier

About a week ago, I had the BEST road trip to LA with my love. :) We've been to LA so many times, but I really think this trip was the best. We tried Roscoe's, Pink's Hot Dogs, ice cream at the Santa Monica Pier....not to mention our hotel was the epitome of old Hollywood glam, and hundreds of movies and TV shows were filmed there! To say I love LA is a severe understatement, and this trip proved my love & devotion!