Things I Love/Want right this second

I get asked to write things for people all the time. 99% of the time I forget. Sometimes I remember. Kim from the beautiful blog **SEQUINS + STUDS** (click here) asked me what are the "8 things I am loving right now". Yesterday, since I had a sacked-out 4 year old sleeping in my lap all day, I had tons of time to write, so I kicked out these jams. 

1. CC Skye Bella Cross-body Bag (purchase here)

My usual bag for every day, ready for it..... >>shudder<< is a Dickies brand mailman's bag that I purchased in the 1990s, and it looks as perfect and flawless as the day i bought it. it's a cross-body mini messenger made of bulletproof treated canvas and juiceboxes can spill in it, my Mac Book and Camera fits in it, I don't have to think about it, i won't put it down. it's the best in my whole life. 

But saturday evening i was going to Neimies, in a dressier ensemb, and i just thought, i cannot carry this thing in there. so i brought a vintage 80s satin cross-body with me, and sadly found that it could only hold my SINGLE CAR KEY and my phone. NOT EVEN A WALLET, or my blackberry. wtf. but it's pretty. 

So i need a dressier and bigger cross-body. I have a Prada black one, but I am so anti-label now, i don't want to look like a cheeseball flaunting my little triangle emblem. Plus, I broke it, and then fixed it with a safety pin, since there sadly is not a Prada store near me to get it fixed. anddddd, the last time i sent something through the mail for repair, it was lost, and i never got it back. that is why i hate mail-order.

So i want this bag, below.

2. A chinchilla or sable Wrap/Cape. I really just want this for the Auto Show Gala. And I really just want one of these specific ones below. My dress is gold, and that Sable one will be perfect and dressy and soft and warm and amazing. I'll be like a little squirrel surrounded by my tail, impervious to the weather around me. Apparently it's $40 Grand. Great, I'll get two. :-)

3. I wrote this yesterday, when I was super jonesing for sugar. This cake is from Tavern on Rush in Chicago. (click here) It's sooooooo good, and soooooo rich, and tastes extra amazing if you turn it sideways and pour a tiny cup of espresso over it. **BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST**

 Stonewash and I got engaged in Chicago next to the mezzanine fountain at The Drake years ago, and went to dinner here at Tavern on Rush afterwards, then we went to this amazing party with my friend Logie that involved a trip to the Fireside Bowl for punk rock

Can you see the defunct bowling lanes in the background? How great is that?

4. Enzo Angiolini "Tanen" Pump
(purchase here) This is my "working shoe". It's beautiful and lovely, and comfortable. The material feels like it was molded specifically for my feet. I just learned that it is a 6.5" heel! Damn! It makes your legs look like those of a gazelles, able to leap among the tall grasses of the savanna looking fabulous. I have worn these on 8-12 hour stretches and have had no complaints. They also put the arch of your foot at that amazing feeling angle, almost like you are en pointe. When I try on shoes, I am always trying to replicate this feeling, and with these shoes, it's there, right away. I want them in every color on earth.

5. LouAna Coconut Oil. 
I know I talk about this all the time. But it's the most amazing stuff on earth. USE IT FOR EVERYTHING. BATHE IN IT. DRINK IT. COOK WITH IT. SHAVE WITH IT. ANOINT YOUR CHILDREN WITH IT. it's awesome.

 6. This 1970s "Ali McGraw in Love Story" Cashmere Coat. 
(purchase here) OH YEAH, YOU CAN'T PURCHASE IT!!! BECAUSE I DID!!! hahahhah! suckers! :-)

See Ali's here. I think mine is better. I don't like the patch pockets on hers. 

 BOOM. here is me today. I guess this counts as my outfit post. How great is it? Wrap-styling, Has the Original Belt (for vintage connoisseurs this is a BIG DEAL). it's lined, it feels wonderful on. I had to get gas with it on earlier, and it's warm and wonderful, and I can't stop petting the cashmere. I just want to hug myself forever.

7. False Eyelashes.
Anyone who does not wear them, get off the computer, get in your car, go to CVS and pick some up RIGHT NOW. look at the difference. even if you have rather lush eyelashes, they aren't going to be as lush as long as what you can buy (that's what she said, hahah) I've been wearing them since I was 10 so it's like riding a bike for me. If you've never put them on yourself, either call me, and i'll get them on for you, or just practice for 10,000 hours. It's worth it. I promise.

8. Colored Tights/Leggings
I love a bright leg. I love to wear dresses. I get cold. So boom, solution to everything. Kate Spade actually did some super lovely colored tights this last season. I just think it can extend your wardrobe so much. summer dress + track jacket + loads of jewelry + leggings = Sartorial Gold

Personalized Village Tote Bags

                                      

These durable totes are great to have. They come in a variety of colors and have quilted pattern designs by JDS Marketing . You can customize these with your own initials.

It is Monday Isn't it?!

 .It is Monday Isn't it?! It doesn't really feel like a Monday but it is! Happy New Year's Yall!!  So it's that time again but instead of doing the usual 5 for Five, this week it's our 5goals for 2013!

These lovely ladies

Jessica @ Fantastically Average 

&&

Jenn @ Party of One 

are hosting a New Year's Eve edition of their link up!

but first here is a quick look at last weeks 5forFIVE goals:

1. Workout at Least 3 times!

fail! I did jog twice but no full work outs



2. Send out all 'Nail Mail' &/ Presents

3. Set a Budget Plan

LOL, I didn't even bother. It was my lazy weekend!

4. Go grocery shopping with my cut out coupons !

another fail!

5. Clean my Room! 

most of my polish and all my clothes WERE put away until I had laundry done hahahahah

OK so I haven't done much of my goals that I posted, but I went to work, had a lazy weekend, chilled with family<3 and paid my bills! I did do something!

alright - 2013!!!!

I WONT LET YOU DOWN!

1. SET A BUDGET PLAN

I am determined to do this this week! anyone have a good website preference?

2. WORK OUT AND GET BACK TO MY PRE-BABY BODY!

I know its so cliche so have this goal but I am determined!! I have to!

3. QUIT SMOKING CIGERETTES

YES I know it's possibly the worst habit I could possibly have! and I am determined to quit! Even if I have to pay to take medications LOL I have to quit for my health, and most def. for my son!

4. GO TO SCHOOL & GET A BETTER JOB

In my situation It's kind of hard to do this..the job part.. but I can't move out OR save money without getting a raise or finding a better job. So I need to go to school and get started with the "process"

5. GET A NEW CAR

currently my car is broke down across the street. I am using my Stepdad's car ... THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY!.. until I get a new car. But as the process goes, I can't get a new car without saving money which goes back to going to school and getting a better job!

I could name a few a lot more but these are my MAIN ones that I can think of right now. lol

& since I have your attention I wanted to tell you a little bit about things going on at home, Josiah my (just turned) three year old, has just got off the pacifier ! So during the middle of the night he wakes up and starts screaming. He lays down - puts his finger in his mouth and goes right back to sleep! Does anyone have any advice on this situation?! FINGER SUCKING?!? I admit I might have taken the pacifier away too quick.. BUT it was time!!! Who can agree?! He already is so spoiled, with sleeping with me or my mom, still getting his hot cup of milk in the morning and at night, and always, I MEAN ALWAYS leaving the store with something in his hand.... (well that only happens with nana) But anywho... What is some of your advice for spoiled 3 yr olds trantrums and all that good stuff? recommend any goods bloggers?



p.s. you have to head on OVER to Shane @ Whispering Sweet Nothings

This blog post is a must see on New Year's Resolutions, Why we fail? && What we need to do to succeed them!



& another linky!!!

thank you for reading and hope to hear from you lovelies

<3 Christin

Girl Crush - Megan Draper

We just got MadMen Season 5. Oh my goodness, i have been in withdrawal. I firmly believe it was a personal crime against me that I had to wait so long to see this. We watched the first episode last night, and it did not disappoint. Don is wonderful, has mad-swagger... Roger makes me so happy... Peter makes me want to punch him in the face... 

AND MEGAN DRAPER, HOLY CRAP you are my new style icon, my lovely love. i love you. It's 1968 on MadMen now, and the fashion is hitting my **prime wheelhouse** of vintage obsession. Watching last night I was literally drooling, thinking of the vintage shopping spots i need to hit ASAP, to dig for these finds. I do have quite a bit of wonderful late 1960s stuff, but vintage clothes are like hugs.... you always want more. :-)

First of all, how do i hire the band that played at Don's surprise party? I just want to put them on retainer and have them live at my house. Megan's dress here is so fabulous, super mini length with the accordion pleat sheer bat-wing sleeves. I would have loved a go-go boot with this.

 Workwear. This is a short-sleeved orange sorbet shift with the zig-zag matching jacket. GET IN MY FREAKING CLOSET. perfection.

this dress didn't get a lot of airtime. but it's so amazing. when i look for vintage 60s this dress has so many elements that catch my eye. the color-blocking, the gold button detail on the shoulder, it's amazing. hey, maybe i'll start wearing gloves.

 This polka dot blouse is lovely, but what made it better is that it was tucked into a black pencil skirt with white tuxedo stripes down the sides, i couldn't find a photo showing that. sorry.

 Where can I get this bikini? NOW. i will pay ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY. omg. i love the pucci print. I wonder if it is actual pucci. I would not wear the hat and the glasses with it, due to that being to period literal. But I would definitely take Don as my accessory. ohhhhhhhhh yes! :-)

 Beach cover-up. Seriously? did she pluck this print from my brain? I need this thing.

See, Don really is part of this swim ensemble. So someone notify Jon Hamm to get over to me in the summertime.

Everytime i'm vintaging, and i see a print like this from 50 paces away, i know i'm going to buy it. i don't even care if it fits, i just love the fabric. i just bought an amazing similar print dress that didn't fit me, and I just took it in on the sides, it took 10 minutes. BAM.

Love the scarf look. I had a similar green one that my children destroyed, oh well. And again with the printed dresses, i would pass out if i saw this green one on the rack. The thing is, it has to be actual vintage. Modern dresses made out of that nasty thin poly-jersey make me want to throw up.

 I'm not usually a fan of the high neck, but this is working for her. and having Don zip her up. Ah! J'Adore. This dress has a pleated flared skirt too. It's amazing.

 Lastly, look at this evening gown. I mean, was that color created to set off her skin in the most perfect way of all time!? The embroidery and detail are so gorgeous, the hair, makeup jewelry... Makes me want to pass out. And see this photo below... Flawless.

I'm going to have to hit the vintage stores asap. I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH MADMEN AGAIN TONIGHT!!!! OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!
Love you Megan. *muah muah*

Gala Glamour- Neiman Marcus and Saks 5th

Yesterday I was coming back from a job in the D, and I really wanted to try on some more gowns for the Auto Show Gala. I have my gown on *order* WHICH SCARES THE LIVING CRAP OUT OF ME. I was not able to try it on. I talked to the salespeople on the phone, they have assured me that it will fit, but I DO NOT TRUST ANYONE. So I thought, "hmmm, maybe Neiman's or Saks has it on the rack and I can just try it on to relieve my anxiety." Awesome plan, right. and yeah, i get to play dress-up too! WIN-WIN!! I unfortunately didn't find my dress, but I did find some other awesome ones!

The mall was JAM PACKED. I had no idea why. I do not like crowds. I was not happy, but I was there so as god as my witness I was GOING TO PARK and get the hell in there. Finally found a spot by Saks, walked in... Had to use all of my strength to not go into Gucci and Tory Burch... Got up to the 2nd floor and waltzed around the gowns...

 Marchesa. Isn't this a vision? oh lawd. So sorry about the terrible photo quality. Spätzle dismantled my phone the other day and threw the parts down one of the registers in our house. That phone has definitely had better days. LOL. Fun Fact: I was going to name my daughter Marchesa Luisa, but i didn't want her to have to spell and pronounce that name for EVERY SINGLE PERSON FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. Here's a better photo of the dress below.

This gown is flowy silk, has the amazing lovely internal bustier construction that I LOVE, that's when you know you have a good garment on, when it has all those fit details. There is a crystal detail across the bust. It's just gorgeous, looks like it's fit for a greek goddess. A pale dove blue color.

This dress was awesome. I loved it. it has this tough, cool, gladiator leather bodice with a tulle skirt, how can you not love it? The fit is not very good, and the construction was not as well done as the Marchesa dress, you can see in the bodice that it's a bit big, and not fitting well. oh well.

This dress I loved. Badgley Mischka sheer shoulder gown. Better photo below. I thought the color was so gorgeous, the material was the most fluid, liquid silk. and the shoulders were sheer and topped with crystals, it just felt magical. Also, I could wear a bra with it! YAY! :-)

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Then I moved over to Neiman Marcus. I LURVE Neimies. I adore how their fitting rooms are as large as my college dorm room. You have little closets, arm chairs, 3 way mirror, and BEST OF ALL **spectacular lighting** no matter what you have on, because of this lighting, you will look FABULOUS. A great place to bring a friend and spend an afternoon. Tell the fitting attendant to bring you some champagne. :-)

 Are you kidding me? This thing is GORGEOUS. also though, it is completely sheer. The only thing that is covering your goods is sequins. The torso is absolutely see-through. You cannot wear anything under this dress, nope, not even underpants. it just can't happen. It's pretty much you, naked, dipped in sparkles.

 I liked this one, because it was kind of **bad gal**. Like "Yeah, I'm in a gang, I listen to Hardcore Metal, but I still can dress like a Laydee and knock your socks off." boom.

 This, bleh, mother-of-the-bride. and it's covered in beads and i just hate it.

 This silly thing, completely open back, like **NOTHING** there. I think this was wayyy too big for me, it had this "ladder-y" detail on the sides that was just bagging out all over the place. This crazy pose was the only thing keeping the dress on. :-)

I loved this. It's a little bohemian... Not a look I rock. But I love the detailing of it. It's covered with a trillion tiny petals, no sequins, no shine, just these little ovals of silky fabric that ruffle and move as you dance around. I love the graduation of color, and the simple spaghetti straps. it's really lovely. young and fresh.

Social Sunday {+WeekendRe-cap}

Hello There! Happy New Year's Eve Eve!



It's the last Sunday of the YEAR! How is everyone feeling about that?! I'll tell you, I'm just glad to get it over with!  Yes out with the old, and in with the new. I have a few New Year Resolutions (I'll share those for my 5forFIVE tomorrow) I always have at least one ( a few ) resolutions but never go through with it. This year I have to. I am determined! Living situations will change, trying to move out of my mom's house on a $9 an hour paying job is NOT going to cut it, getting healthier, and so forth. On another note ...





It's Social Sunday!!!!

 and Today I'm doing another Link-Up with

Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

and

Evelyn @ My Turn for us

It's the First for me and them,

I'm just glad to be joining them also!

Link up and spread the love <3

 

- Just a little re-cap of my lazy weekend! -

Friday Dec. 28 2012 - I slept half of the day! Working over night shift gets the best of my sleeping habit, thankfully I have a great mother who watches my son and let's me get the sleep I need from time to time! Other then sleeping, I stayed in with everyone and we just lounged around. We did have guest come in that we haven't seen in a long time. They brought their fuzzy pal with them. Isn't she adorable!?

Meet Penny

Saturday Dec. 29 2012 - Was another lounging day. haha What can I say I haven't had a two day weekend in a really long time! I watched My boyfriend play COD all day, watched Netflix, then we went to see the movie "Django Unchained". If you want to see a new movie, this is the one! I loved it! I also did put away SOME of my polishes (listed from 5forFIVE)

and Today, Sunday Dec. 30 2012 - I am at work, tired, bored, and in need of food! LOL I am also in the middle of redecorating my blog thanks for Jess Lynn Creations! I've seen a sneak peak of it, & I am just so excited!

Thank You for reading! Keep in touch. I love new friends! <3 Christin

New York Fashion Week 2014

           
                                            

What are you guys wearing?

As Fashion Week 2014  approaches, which trends are you expecting to see? Who are some of your favorite designers? I have always like CHANEL, Donna Karen and many others. What new trends are you predicting?

Diva Samai
              

Dream Vacation

                             

Many of you are probably returning from your holiday. Where did you go? Visiting family is the most popular destination. What would be your Dream Destination? Fiji? Morocco? Tell me about your dream vacation and who would you bring?

Dec 28 - Vanessa - Size Matters

I needed new jeans. I got some. Check em.

I've been shopping with all kinds of people lately, and I just still think it's funny how freaked out people get by Sizing Numbers. WHO FREAKING CARES. If it fits you and looks great on your body, what does it matter what the number is?

I mean, look at me. I walk into a store and sales people think i am a small size. BUT, or BUTT, in pants/jeans i need a larger size to accommodate the **quad-zillas** and my ample badonkadonk. if you got it, fault it, AMIRIGHT? hahhah.

These jeans are from Banana Republic, great fit, great length. Size 29.
Got another pair from Levis. Super skinny fit, great length. Size 11 Long.
the third pair were from Nordstrom and fit wonderfully, Size 6L.
You figure that out.

Green T - Thrifted
Sweater - Target
Jeans - Banana Republic
Heels - Target with DIY paint job

That's A Wrap - Auto Show Gala Edition

So all the plans are coming together. The dress is on order. Sadly, I can't wear a 6 inch heel (my comfort zone heel height) since I can only get the dress in a "Long" and not an "Extra Long" oh well. I'll have to settle on being 6'2'' and not 6'6''. :-)

Hair is on lock. I have to go see my Hair Genie next week for a consult. I decided i'm doing deep red nails and natural makeup... 

Now the icing on the cake is the Coat/Wrap/Topper. I have a beautiful black wool Mackage Coat, but I wear that thing on the reg, so i don't think it will work for me mentally on a night where I am wearing a beautiful evening gown. So WWMMD? (What Would Marilyn Monroe Do?) Wear a Fur Wrap, OF COURSE. 

My goal from the beginning of this whole auto show thing was simple... To look better than anyone else there. ahhahhah. :-) and we can't just go half way with anything. We have to go ALL IN. Fur Wrap it MUST BE.

Of course there are tons of these for sale. But in my mind I have a specific fit that I would like. 

I want the fur to comfort and encircle me. Like a Mink Lover entwined around my body.

I thought of making one. I love to make things. I know a lot of wonderful creative girls that can help me with this too. I don't know how to use a sewing machine, so i would have to sew this by hand... But then I talked to my friend Christina who offered to COME OVER MY HOUSE WITH HERS! YAY! No bloody fingers!! hahha.
But can you get fur at JoAnns? I have no idea. Time to go shopping.

Happy Friday! BloG h0p!

GOOD MORNING LADIES!

Today is going to be a great day! IM OFF! Usually I'm working Fri-Sun but I have Friday and Saturday off! I'm super excited because I am very tired and I need my little "Christmas & New years break" that everyone is getting! I'm linking up with a few lovely ladies today for "blog hop Fridays" I hope you do too! so before i do my link-ups for Friday I just have to show you the new purse I bought myself yesterday =)  

Christmas 2012

 Present from me!

YES, MICHAEL KORS! MY FIRST MICHAEL KORS EVER LOL I AM VERY EXCITED AND IT WAS SoOoOo CHEAP I GOT IT AT MACY'S. I also got a new coach purse. All together they came out to $240.! You can't beat that! && if so please let me know where! haha

Jean & Sarah

 

also..

Chrissy @ A Lil' Dash Of Diva &

 Rebecca @ Let Them Eat Cake

 

and another =)

Anestazia & Chloe

and another =)

Kerry @ Ohsoamelia & Lotte @ Bericebaby

 LINK UP AND KEEP IN TOUCH! I LOVE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE! <3