Mary Kate and Ashley

I have always enjoyed observing Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's sense of style.  Sometimes impeccable, sometimes sloppy and always interesting.  I think their clothing lines are fantastic yet ridiculously not affordable.  The above photo (courtesy of Popsugar) was taken at an event in Dallas this week.  This is a seemingly normal photo to anyone...if you don't live in Texas, which I do.  What is amusing about this is that she (and I am honestly not sure which one *she is) is wearing fur.  Fur.  According to my Iphone it is currently 87 degrees here in Austin at 11:11 am.  My understanding is that Dallas has been even warmer this week.  The lesson to be learned is that there is a time and place for all types of fashion...when weather appropriate. 

Panty Hose

Every where I turn I keep seeing statements and articles about Kate Middleton bringing back natural colored panty hose.  No.  That's all. 

Catherine Middleton Part Deux....

(photo courtesy of InstaPulp)

Finally!

The day has finally arrived that has allowed us to view a princess in her gown.  And I believe she was truly stunning.  In working with Alexander McQueen Catherine really stayed true to her sense of style which is always refined and elegant.  Well done Sarah Burton and team!  The whole look is fantastic and she was truly a glowing bride.  I am happy the wait is over.  Congrats to William and Catherine!  But...raise your hand if you are a little happy it is over?  (photo courtesy of New York magazine)

And we're back...

It has been quite a while since I have posted but life has been quite chaotic of late so here goes...and while I will rarely use this forum to rant, and I do hate to have my first posting in such a long time BE a rant...I just can't keep quiet on this one little thing that has been nagging me for so very long.  The above sandal is evidence of my slight irritation.  While I love this sandal for it's elegant simplicity and of course I love Rachel Zoe therefore I love glitter and sequins...this lovely item is not worth $98.  (for a pair)  Has anyone who works at JCrew ever actually WORN their shoes?  Not comfy.  I have a pair of their gold capri sandals from many years ago and although I love them, they are so not comfortable not to mention that you can kill yourself because they are so slick on the bottom.  Don't get me wrong, I love everything JCrew is doing right now.  Their styling is impeccable and they manage to make this sort of boho, messy, combining everything in your closet look incredibly chic and polished.  I am fascinated by it yet I am not buying what they are selling.  Why?  It is too darn expensive.  All of it.  Most often their sale items are even overpriced.  And a note to all of those Michelle Obama lovers out there, not only do I care what she is wearing, but JCrew is not low end to all the everyday Americans she is wearing it in front of.  In the fashion industry, yes.  In the real world, not so much.    (photo courtesy of polyvore)

What a Dame

(photo courtesy of http://fashionsmostwanted.blogspot.com/)

I must sheepishly admit that I never really understood the whole Elizabeth Taylor fascination.  Even though Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is one of my favorite movies I always pictured her stuck in this 1980's Dynasty moment.  But over the past day I have seen countless features and listened to all of the news features and am happy to say that I am on board!  And also to say, what a dame.  RIP.

The Look of ANY Day

(Photo courtesy of Who What Wear Daily blog)

I saw Lauren Conrad wearing this outfit probably a year ago and I still can't get it out of my head.  When I saw this photo on Who What Wear Daily while catching up on my blog reading it came right back to me.  There is something so effortless about this girl's style yet always polished.  She achieves lofty bohemia/California cool wihtout looking sloppy or slovenly.  Something I am always working towards.  I have always loved Lauren's style and this look is most definitely a top 5.