Rebecca Taylor top, French Connection skirt, Calvin Klein bootiesTalitha top, Banana Republic pants, Nine West bootiesSaks Fifth Avenue sweater, BCBGMaxAzria skirt, Eliffete tights, Marc Jacobs booties
Here are my #ootd pics from December 2018. A few new pieces are in the mix, like the lace tights and my first Milly top. OMG, I love stretch silk, which is a silk blend with a bit of spandex in it. You can tell that I am a huge fan of silk, cashmere and leather.
I wear two smocks while painting and using Mod Podge, which is my new go-to instead of using Plaster of Paris for sculpture. I’m doing a form of papier mache instead and it is amazing. Can’t wait to share my donut project!
Aqua Cashmere cardigan, Trina Turk skirt, BCBGeneration bootiesRachel Zoe dress, Calvin Klein bootiesBCBGMaxAzria dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris boots
The other big project is…Artist Books! My Studio in Art students are creating these very cool books using sports equipment, lunch boxes, ceramic bowls and musical instruments. They will be done by the end of the semester. Then we will start watercolor!
Trina Turk dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesC by Bloomindales cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria dress, Nine West bootsMilly top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Marc Jacobs booties
I will eventually clean off the back counter and prepare for new students in February. Art – 8 only meets every other day for one semester. I am able to do about three or four projects in that time – a drawing, a painting, a sculpture and a clay project or some combination of those things. Right now we are finishing up sculptures in the five classes and drawing in the other two.
C by Bloomingdales cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria top and leggings, Ugg boots
I did not get any clothes for Christmas, lol. Or did I? Santa was good to me. I know him! (I really do!) ❤
Rachel Zoe dress, Coach clutchBCBGMaxAzria top, pants, and belt, Nine West boots
Trina Turk silk top, French Connection leather skirt, Nine West boots
Here are my #ootd pictures from November 2018. The black cropped leg BCBGMaxAzria pants go with everything! I ended up getting a second pair because they are so spectacular. Not sure why they were not made in other colors. I love silk as well, and silk velvet is soooo amazing! I’m sure my dry cleaner loves that I wear it too, lol.
Cinq a Sept silk dress, Via Spiga tights, Sorel boots
I was able to incorporate my Wonder Woman boots (above) in this one! They are Sorel – I think I paid one third of the retail asking price for them, maybe less!
Ulla Johnson silk dress, Calvin Klein bootiesKobi Halperin top, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, Calvin Klein booties
It is fun keeping track of fashion because I can see what combinations I have done with separates – what items go with what, and as a result, I can assess what one new thing I may bring into the mix that will serve me best. The morning I put this look together (above), I was, like, how do these two things match? – that is so cool! That Kobi Halperin top is embroidered cotton – very wonderful texture in person. There is a version of it in all white hiding somewhere in the universe for me to find.
Rebecca Taylor silk top, BCBGMaxAzria silk-velvet pants, Joie sandals
Rebecca Taylor has a new concept right now where you can pay a monthly fee and rent up to four garments at a time to wear until you want to give them back and then get more. I have my eye on a few pieces from her holiday collection right now. Go to www.rebeccataylor.com for more information.
BCBGMaxAzria sweater and skirt, Nine West bootiesRebecca Taylor silk dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesTrina Turk silk-spandex top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Marc Jacobs booties
This top (above) is from 1999! It is my first Trina Turk, the reason I fell in love with her work! Mine is a size Medium, which is a bit large for me now but I still love it and wear it often.
Free People cardigan and leather skirt, JCrew T-shirt, Marc Jacobs bootsAkemi + Kim for Anthropologie dress, Via Spiga tights, Calvin Klein bootiesBCBGMaxAzria silk dress, Calvin Klein booties
This BCBGMaxAzria gown (above) was my outfit for my annual Friendsgiving dinner. About twenty-five of us dined together at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse. It had been hanging in my closet for two years and so, I was very psyched to have an opportunity to wear it. I sewed bra cups into the lining because the bodice neckline made it difficult to find undergarments that worked. Easy-peasy!
Cinq a Sept silk top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, BCBGeneration bootiesRachel Zoe silk top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, Calvin Klein booties
Here I am wearing Rachel Zoe (above) at my friend Tracey’s pre-Thanksgiving house party. I have this top in black too.
C by Bloomingdale’s cardigan, Rachel Zoe silk dress, Via Spiga tights, Calvin Klein bootiesBCBGMaxAzria dress and tank top, Nine West bootsFree People cardigan, Alice + Olivia silk-velvet top, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, Calvin Klein booties
I found this Alice + Olivia silk-velvet halter top on a final sale on saksoff5th.com. I think it was $40? Something like that! It is my new favorite thing. I paired it with those black cropped pants seen in every other pic, lol, for a trip to the movies last night.
Trina Turk silk top, BCBGMaxAzria silk-velvet pants, Marc Jacobs booties
What will I wear next? Stay tuned….
BCBGMaxAzria top, sweater, jacket and pants, Marc Jacobs booties
Rachel Zoe dress, Coach clutch, Calvin Klein bootiesRachel Zoe top, BCBGMaxAzria shorts, Calvin Klein bootiesBCBGMaxAzria romper and clutch, Marc Jacobs booties
Summer 2018 has been amazing so far. So many fun things to do during my staycation. The weather’s great. Syracuse, New York was blessed with Florida style weather – so wonderfully crazy! Me-likey!
Marc Jacobs sunglasses, BCBGMaxAzria top and shorts, Ugg bootsMichelleDaRin jewelry, Trina Turk top, Banana Republic shorts, BCBGMaxAzria sandals
Since I cannot wear them to work, shorts and off-shoulder tops are in heavy rotation right about now. I have been frequenting live band venues – a lot of dancing’s been added to my exercise regimen of yoga, hiking and pilates.
Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Rachel Zoe dress, BCBGeneration sandalsMax Mara top, BCBGMaxAzria shorts, Marc Jacobs sandals
As for art, the Happy Little Treehouse exhibit is moving to another location with a reception sometime next week, I think. My paintings are still available and the proceeds from sales will be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital. More to come on that front. Stay tuned!
MichelleDaRin jewelry, Trina Turk top and skirt, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsTrina Turk dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesBCBGMaxAzria romper, Joie sandalsTrina Turk top and shorts, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsBCBGMaxAzria dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesRachel Zoe dress, Nine West bootiesMarc Jacobs sunglasses, C by Bloomingdale’s cashmere cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria romper, Nine West bootiesBCBGMaxAzria sweater and pants, Coach crossbody, Calvin Klein bootiesNine West suede cap, BCBGMaxAzria sweater, top and leggings, Coach crossbody, Ralph Lauren bootsAkemi + Kin for Anthropologie dress, BCBGeneration bootiesMarc Jacobs sunglasses, Rachel Zoe top, 7 for All Mankind jeans, BCBGeneration velvet bootiesMarc Jacobs sunglasses, Cinq a Sept dress, Coach bag, BCBGeneration sandalsBCBGMaxAzria romper, Nine West bootiesTrina Turk top, BCBGMaxAzria shorts, BCBGeneration sandalsFree People jacket, BCBGMaxAzria top, shorts and clutch, Ugg bootsMark Jacobs sunglasses, Trina Turk top, BCBGMaxAzria belt, shorts and sandals, Coach clutch
Free People cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesTrina Turk dress, Marc Jacobs bootsCinq a Sept top, Banana Republic pants, BCBGeneration sandals
I love fashion! I have enlisted pinch hit photographers for my outfit of the day pictures when Katy is unavailable. The result is a bunch of different poses. I am going all out Zoolander silly with the wispy look away thing – so funny!
BCBGMaxAzria wrap top, pants and sandals, Free People topBCBGMaxAzria blazer, Trina Turk dress, Marc Jacobs bootiesBCBGMaxAzria dress, BCBGeneration sandalsBCBGMaxAzria top and belt, Trina Turk skirt, Nine West bootsMichelle DaRin Jewelry bracelets, Lucky Brand top, Bloomingdales cashmere cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria skirtCinq a Sept top, 7 For All Mankind jeans, BCBGeneration sandalsBCBGMaxAzria tops, Trina Turk pants, BCBGeneration sandals
Rachel Zoe top, 7 For All Mankind jeans, BCBGeneration sandals
Here is my new favorite outfit! I love this Rachel Zoe top so much – I bought it in white too! And adding spandex to jeans is the most brilliant concept the fashion world has ever known. These 7 For All Mankind cropped ankle jeans are so spectacular. They totally move with me like a second skin. My most recent purchase. Lately, every time I buy something, I say to myself – okay, after this you don’t really need anything else. LOL! Needless to say, that thought is fleeting.
Rachel Zoe top, Calvin Klein jeans, Nine West bootiesHonora necklace, Banana Republic sweater, BCBGMaxAzria pants and booties
I also recently acquired these BCBGMaxAzria silk velvet cargo pants in teal – one of the major colors this season. They are amazing in every way! Soft, elastic waist, cropped so that they did not need hemming… OMG! Love!!! ❤
Free People top, Banana Republic pants, BCBGeneration booties
And the Sloan fit pant from Banana Republic – I bought them in both garnet and charcoal. The red ones were on some ridiculous sale because they were the last pair and happened to be in my size. I think they ended up being only $20!
Banana Republic cardigan and pants, Rachel Zoe top, Nine West booties
Here are the rest of my #ootd pics since school resumed. Some are weekend shots. I really love all my Rachel Zoe tops. The fabrication is top notch. I buy them on-line as no stores in Syracuse, New York carry her. Same goes for Trina Turk. Actually, shopping on-line is the way I prefer acquiring my wardrobe. Sometimes I try on BCBG and other stuff while at Lord & Taylor. I spent a couple hours in there trying on jeans last week so that I could ascertain my size and the best fit. Turns out I am a standard size 2 across the board in Hudson, Joe’s Jeans and 7 For All Mankind (0 in Banana and XS or XXS in BCBG depending on the cut). Yes!!!!! And…I love it when something comes in the mail and it is a perfect fit. It is just like magic! Because, of course, fashion is magical.
BCBGMaxAzria romper, BCBGeneration bootiesFree People cardigan and dress, BCBGeneration bootiesHalston Heritage dress, BCBGeneration bootiesTrina Turk dress, BCBGMaxAzria belt and sandalsBCBGMaxAzria dress and belt, BCBGeneration sandalsLucky Brand top, BCNGMaxAzria skirt, BCBGeneration bootiesBCBGMaxAzria dress, Coach clutch, BCBGeneration bootiesBCBGMaxAzria top and booties, Trina Turk skirt, Michelle DaRin braceletsFree People top, Trina Turk skirt, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsHonora necklace, BCBGMaxAzria dress, BCBGeneration bootiesFree People cardigan and dress, Karl Lagerfeld Paris bootsBCBGeneration dress and bootiesFree People dress, BCBGeneration bootiesBanana Republic dress, BCBGMaxAzria booties
Banana Republic suit, Free People top, BCBGeneration sandalsChan Luu choker, Free People cardigan and top, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, BCBGeneration sandalsScrew cardigan, Free People top, BCBGMax Azria pants, Nine West booties
I’m finally getting back to blogging now that I’m in summer mode. I will post soon about more new encaustic paintings, once I get around to mounting them onto the chalk boards. I have a dozen new heart paintings and a dozen abstracted baseball ones that I am loving. They are currently residing on my kitchen table – and on the surrounding counter space. No current plans for exhibiting them as of yet.
BCBGMax Azria dress and pants, Banana Republic top, Coach bootiesFree People cardigan, Trina Turk top, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, Ugg bootsHonors necklace, BCBGeneration dress, Karl Lagerfeld boots
I still have artwork up at Kimberly’s Salon on James Street in Eastwood and at Syracuse Yoga down the street on Thompson Road. Not sure what is up next for me, but that makes the journey so special. I made the paintings for a purpose; just not sure what that purpose is as of yet, lol.
Free People top, BCBGMax Azria belt and leggings, BCBGeneration sandalsBanana Republic suit jacket, Syracuse yoga T-shirt, Inc pants, BCBGeneration bootiesHonora necklace, BCBGMaxAzria top and pants, BCBGeneration sandals
If I can get my friends to put up with doing the photography, I will try to post #ootd pics on Instagram during July and August. Although I am usually the one who takes our obligatory selfie when we are all out and about, I am not a fan of those selfie pics where the fashion blogger cuts off her own head or shoots a foreshortened image from above. By not a fan, I mean I really don’t want to do that. So…we’ll see.
Free People top, BCBGMaxAzria pants, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsFree People cardigan, BCBGMaxAzria romper, Nine West boots
Here are some outfits from the past few weeks. Kinda fell off the wagon with posting them here. We were having technical difficulties with the lighting in the classroom. I had to double edit the pics to adjust the brightness, so there are inconsistencies – I guess I will hold to that excuse. We take dozens of pics in a short time and I swear I am always changing out the pose, but for some reason I like this crossed legged thing-a-ma-bob that I have been doing a lot. It feels like the most natural and most comfortable position for me especially when I am wearing a dress or skirt. My go-to vogue. My work colleague Brad calls it my stance.
BCBGMaxAzria dress, Nine West sandalsHailstone Heritage dress, BCBGMaxAzria sandals
My new favorite things – Halston Heritage and everything by Rachel Zoe! OMG, I love her! I now own five pieces – two dresses and three tops. I am on her site literally every day. I want more!
Rachel Zoe dress, BCBGeneration sandals and clutch
I’ve discovered something called the Amazon wish list. It is a public list of things I desire. All I have to do is dream while on-line shopping and perhaps these things will actually materialize in my mailbox on the condition that fairy godmothers/Santa Claus/tooth fairy/Easter bunny/patron saints of fashion do exist. That is wishful thinking at its finest. How cool is this?
Banana Republic top and skirt, BCBGMaxAzria sandalsFree People top, Bailey 44 skirt, BCBGeneration sandalsFree People cardigan, Rachel Roy top, BCBGMaxAzria skirt, Ugg bootsFree People dress, BCBGMaxAzria pants and sandals
