The Chopping Block

Joie blazer : generra tank : les petites... purple pointelle tank : vintage skirt and boots : glasses necklace from Harajuku Loft

This past week I finally did something I've been meaning to do for awhile. I edited down my Google Reader Blog List. I surrendered to my realization that there is just not enough time to keep up with the almost 400 blogs I had accumulated in the past months. Not being able to widdle down my 1000+ unread blog posts was extremely frustrating and eventually I knew enough was enough! I'm proud to say I've brought the number down to a much more manageable 244 subscriptions.

Give Me an Anchor and Two Buoys

Spring & Clifton tunic : vintage shell necklace : White Mountain boots : vintage saddle bag : gifted crystal and jade bracelets : braided leather cuff from London

The weather is finally starting to get a little nicer here although I wouldn't pull out the shorts and sandals just yet. Instead, I found nautical-inspired stripes on a comfy sweater tunic to be the perfect way to ease into the warmer spring season. I am also looking forward to summer, however, the months are going to be bittersweet. I will have finally graduated from law school, but I'll be spending every waking moment studying for the Bar. I better start getting acquainted with all my local coffee shops!

Lust for Life

Shoes that appeal to various facets of my personality:

LD TUTTLE
(for that rough and tumble part of me)



IRREGULAR CHOICE
(my whimsical and girly side)


CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA
When I'm craving some drama and glamour (i.e.- my inner drag queen)

Let the Sunshine In

F21 chambray top : vintage belt : Romeo & Juliet Couture zipper pant : Jeffrey Campbell "Pixie" wedges



Sorry for the lack of scenery but being in class and working all day severely limits my time in the outside world. I envy bloggers who are able to capture the lovely view about town with a personal photographer to boot. With my hubby's erratic schedule and my time spent mostly in the classroom and office, the only rays I've been catching lately have been from my cockatiel, Sunny. Have I mentioned that I'm a bird lover? It's not that I don't love dogs or cats, but once I discovered birds as pets, I was hooked. They have huge personalities, can be quite affectionate, and also equally bratty. I have two more little birdies but will bring them out another time. One is more than I can handle at the moment. ;)

Call me the crazy bird lady or whatnot, but they are such lovely creatures and seemed to have found a nice little place in my heart. I sometimes unexpectedly find myself taking a trip to my favorite local bird shop, Adventures in Birds, just to take a peek at their latest avian selection.

Anybody else out there with a pet bird and/or is as enamored with birds as I am?

Jewelry for the Morbid

Gisele Ganne makes the most exquisite divorce and mourning jewelry. For example, her bird skull rings have museum-worthy details that make them more apt to be behind glass rather than on someone's fingers. Although the jewelry may not be particularly friendly to the pocketbooks with a price range from $300-$3,000, each piece works perfectly fine as eye candy.

You can purchase pieces from her line at UK site, Kabiri.

Happenstance

F21 jacket : vintage dress : Jeffrey Campbell "Morrow" booties : F21 rings

Has this ever happened to you?

So last night was my first time out in a loooong time. I finally put on my JC Morrows. Although the height puts them at a uncomfortableness level of 9, I was eager to put those babies on my feet and bear the pain (oh, and some Dr. Scholl's inserts help too). I gave the parking attendant my 10 bucks, started walking towards the club, and

RIIIPPPPPPPPPP...

half of the sole on the left shoe tore off! There was no time to feel bad about the situation. It was time to take immediate action. I put on my puppy dog eyes, explained the situation, and coaxed the parking guy to return my 10 bucks. As I rushed home in slight embarrassment and shock from my fortuitous incident, the only thought running through my head was, "This should not be happening to brand new $200 shoes." Then I started wondering if it was Karma returning to bite me in the rear for returning those A. Wang Hannes. I have not had any problems with my other Jeffrey Campbell shoes and have actually been quite satisfied with the brand in general until now. I am very tempted to write to JC before taking them to get repaired. The trauma of having the sole rip off of your shoe while walking in public is enough to possibly prevent me from ever wearing them again. Truly a disappointing experience.

And yes, those photos were taken pre-incident. Still so cute and shiny. The poor things have now been exiled to a corner, until I figure out what to do with them.

In the end, I did find my way back to the club but this time, in a trusty pair of vintage boots. I guess they just don't make 'em like they used to.

The Long & Skinny

Forget the minis. I am currently in search of the perfect maxi. Something simple and sleek that I can wear in the spring and summer.

(left: Acne Extreme Stripe Dress; right: Lindsey Thornburg Betty Krueger dress)
(Motel)

After seeing Acne and Lindsey Thornburg's striped versions, I wouldn't mind some stripes either. Or how about an all-over floral print like the one from Motel? There is just something about a long fitted dress that oozes a no nonsense elegance. The best part? You can wear practically any type of shoe with them. Be it motorcycle boots for an edgier look, sandals for a beachy bohemian feel, or heels for a more formal outing. I'm also hoping to pair it with a gorgeous necklace from The Glamourai that I've been dying to reveal for the past two months.

I will let you know how my search goes. In the meantime, I am taking any suggestions for a versatile maxi that won't kill my pocketbook. Thank you!