Gypsy Chic & Johnny Depp

I love boho chic. I can't pull it off the way the Olsen twins do, with layer upon layer, accessory on top of accessory. I can't score Johnny Depp either though, so I guess I don't have a lot in common with the Olsens (have you heard? Johnny Depp is rumored to be dating Ashley. Lucky girl.).

Anyhow, I got this dress at my favorite local boutique, Ambiance. They had posted it on Facebook, and I made a beeline to get it, realizing that it'll be a great maternity dress, and that I'll be able to wear it after baby arrives too! I love it so much that I bought another similar dress by the same designer in a shorter version. I'm a total sucker for prints, and as I mentioned in a previous post, I'm sick of stripes!

I don't really understand why maternity clothes all look like you're meant to conceal your body and blend into the wall. Thank the fashion gods that I can fit into non-maternity clothes and not be a wallflower. You know me--I ain't going down like that!

So here it is, with a little added bonus of a clutch and beautiful gold scarf to make it an evening look (for my fantasy social life. In reality, I came home to make dinner, and if I can stay awake long enough, I might catch a little boob tube!).

Dress: Janette Fashion
Shoes: Mossimo (from Target; they're ancient)
Bracelet: Amrita Singh (last seen here)
Necklace: from Ambiance
Gold Clutch: Urban Expressions (last seen here)
Shawl: my mother's

Anne & The Red HOT Boots

Let me introduce you to my little sister, Anne, and her fabulous red boots. I tried to convince her to give them to me, but as you can imagine, that was a big fail. Too bad she lives so far away and I can't borrow them. Ah, well, such is life. I had her model with a couple different bags just to diversify.

Dress: Max Studio
Boots: Frye
Animal Print Bag: no brand
Grey Tassled Bag: Urban Expressions

The Reverse Mullet Skirt (yes, you read that right)

I love this take on the maxi skirt--it's all business in the back, and all party in the front!

I wanted to do a day to night look, with "practical" (ok, let's be honest, when am I really practical) daytime shoe & bag, and then a chic shoe and clutch for night. I pulled these gold Steve Maddens out of my closet and had to give them a good dusting off as it's been years since I've worn them. I'm kind of feeling the pointy toe stiletto look again--what do you think? A do or a don't? The special thing about these shoes is that I was wearing them when I met my husband six years ago, at a swanky-themed party no less. Definitely worth hanging on to them, non?

Jacket: OVI (from vendor at Treasure Island Flea Market)
Blouse: Coveted Clothing
Skirt: BB Dakota
Belt: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Maroon Bag: Deux Luxe
Gold Clutch: Urban Expressions
Brown Booties: H&M
Gold Stilettos: Steve Madden
Gold Bracelets: Amrita Singh

Goin' to the Chapel...

As I look at these pictures and think of my brother and his beautiful wife's lovely nuptials this past weekend, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of happiness. I had such a special weekend at home in Colorado celebrating their wedding and seeing family.


My brother and his wife held their ceremony in the same chapel where my parents were married 38 years ago. It was so sentimental and there really is nothing like summer in Colorado! Cheers to the happy couple!

Last-minute nail polish (Sally Hansen Commander in Chic)

The groom & I (yes, he's my brother!)

Dress: Ali Ro * Shoes: Seychelles * Bracelets: Amrita Singh * Clutch: Urban Expressions

Ring: Vintage * Necklace & Belt: My mother's

Brian & Maike, I love you both so much!!!