DIY - fun holiday tote

I was recently in Sephora and was given this cute cinch gift bag with my purchase. I thought it was so cute and I wanted to get better use of it. Here is what I came up with.....

Cut the top of bag off and remove the silver string that cinched the bag. I will use the cut pieces for my handles later. I found this tan suede fabric in my fabric box that would work great with the design of the bag.

On the reverse side, sew the suede to the other fabric. Iron the top to fold down nicely when handles are sewn on.

Finished in about 20 minutes. It really was quick and easy and I love it!!!!

evening look -black and nude

black and nude by sabrinacabada featuring lip makeup

Miu Miu peplum top, $725 / J Brand jeans / Alejandro Ingelmo platform heels / Kate Spade quilted tote bag / Yves Saint Laurent black gold necklace / Lip makeup / Gucci fragrance, $51

Thanks Mimosa Lane blog

Good Morning! Today I am reposting a post from mimosalaneblog.blogspot.com. Thanks Albertina and Julie.

ART TO OUTFIT- PICNIC OUTING

I'm in love with this painting by Sabrina Cabada.  It is mesmerizing.  I love the complementary colors- red and green.  They make a powerful statement in a non-christmassy kind of way. Aside from the outfit, I'm insisting on reading a lot of classics this summer (maybe its because I'm feeling guilty for having read Fifty Shades of Grey?) and with those cute designs who wouldn't want to have those cute books adorning your bookcases when you are done?  

So back to the outfit- Adorable espadrilles, check, cute necklace, check, cool shorts and top, check, reading treasures, check, blanket, check, refreshing watermelon, of course!  

I hope you have a great one!

painting/ shorts / shirt / espadrilles / necklace/ books / blanket

eclectic combination

Katerina's copper cuff $44 fantasyjewelrybox.com, Red Shoes painting by Me, Jessica Simpson's Eman - Crimson Red Suede $99 heels.com, Red hot lipstick, Carly's Green & Gold Bead Earrings $37 fantasyjewelrybox.com, Sammy Mini box bag $495 rebeccaminkoff.com, Vanessa Bruno Lace-detailed top $123 theoutnet.com, Haute Hippie beaded silk mini skirt $495 theoutnet.com

The Glamourai

Kristen Buckingham

So minty fresh

My daughter, Hannah says mint is this Summer's hot color (at least as far as nail polish goes).

The Stella mint green scooter, lace boho tank top, BCBG BCBG Paris Blossom Sandal $59.95 dsw.com, Spearmint Bauble Bib, $36, baublebar.com, mint green Lebron 9 nike, Chloe textured and patent-leather clutch,  Asos Pastel Jelly Watch $32

House Beautiful

covet garden

colors in my flower box

I took a photo of the plants and flowers in my flower box. This is one of my favorite color combinations- chartreuse, magenta and purple. 

Oscar De La Renta feathered silk top, Magenta flare dress, pale green glass earrings, Dooney & Bourke patent deep purple bag, Pink and gold bracelet, rachel zoe suede platform sandal

Gold necklace gets a makeover

A few years ago attended a white elephant gift exchange. After this necklace (top left) was bounced around several times, I became the proud owner. I thought it was sort of cool and saw it's potential right away. I wore it a few times but the necklace needed more.  After playing around with a few different ideas. This is the end result and I wear it quite a bit.

Today is the first day of Spring

I love spring. Unfortunately, my entire family suffers from allergies. I manage to forgive the happy budding life all around me. We have a Camellia bush in our front yard and it has pretty coral rose-like flowers that bloom in early March. The fallen petals inspired a fashion collage.

Amaranth Wedge Sandal in Coral Suede at Solestruck $334.95, Dr. Scholl's flat band sandal $64, Levity Whisper wedge sandal at DSW $59.95, Bobbi Brown cabana corals pot rouge $24, Fairburn Necklace at Anthropologie $58, pretty coral dress from pinterest, Chanel Coral nail polish $29, Coral Chandelier at Ann Coyle Interiors $3,750.

Outfit of the Day

I am excited about my first fashion collage. Here is a cute outfit that was inspired by outfit below. I have a true passion for fashion and I am adding a new blog feature, "Outfit of the Day." Pinterest, polyvore and the budget babe are great resources to find inspiration for adorable outfits.

I have all these items in my closet but rarely take the time to put a sophisticated outfit together. Earrings are from Southmoon Under, t-shirt from Old Navy, bracelet from Macy's, narciso rodriguez perfume was picked out by Hannah (daughter) and Joe (husband) (love it and them), skirt designer is unknown, basic Nine West pumps and boots. 

Inspiration outfit from pinterest

Sophia Coppola directs a commercial for H&M

Sofia Coppola directed this commercial for Marni for H&M. From the lighting to the beautiful set in Marrakesh to one of my favorite songs by amazing, Bryan Ferry. Everything to make a cool commercial for Sofia’s first project in fashion. I want all the first dress in the video. 

Portrait of Diane von Furstenberg by Anh Duong

I discovered this portrait of Diane von Furstenberg this morning. The portrait struck me to be influenced by Francisco Clemente. I enjoyed the video and learning about painter Anh Duong.

French-born Anh Duong is a painter and sculptor whose intimate self-portraits and still lifes evoke comparison to artists such as Frida Kahlo, Dora Maar, and the Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele. Her paintings, particularly the self-portraits, are meant to be read like a visual diary of the artist’s daily life. Often shorn of adornment, they depict the artist in non-idealized situations, sometimes nude, through which the viewer gains an acute appreciation of the fragility and beauty of the subject.

a conversation with Anh Duong & Diane von Furstenberg from Reid van Renesse on Vimeo.

Outfit of the Day

Jennifer Aniston wore a printed trapeze top and purple cardigan while shooting a scene for her new film The Baster in Brooklyn, New York City. I don't know anything about her role except that she's playing a mom, which makes this the perfect outfit to recreate on a budget for off-screen moms. The recipe is simple: A loose-fitting top in a busy print (perfect for hiding stains), a cute cardigan in a complementary color (to keep you cozy in air-conditioned libraries and museums), figure-flattering boot cut jeans, and woven leather flats (feel free to substitute a flat style for my towering wedge selection, which are definitely date-night material). The end result is a cute, affordable and functional look for moms and non-moms alike.

images for the budget babe

This is my version on the same outfit. I dug around my closet and, I think, came pretty close to the same look. It is pretty cute - mom or not.