The Outfit that Never Was

Her:  UO blouse, F21 skirt, Wolford hosiery, Banana Republic faux fur cape, F21 cuff

Him:  F21 cardigan and skinny tie, Zara dress shirt

So as I was taking these photos, the hinge on my bracelet snagged on my beloved tights and ripped a hole.  The camera actually went off as I realized what I had done and you can see the sadness in my eyes (or a suggested retail value of $52 going down the drain).  I am not posting it b/c sadness in my eyes = ugly.

So I went upstairs to change.  I intended on just changing my tights, but I didn't have anything as sheer and I didn't feel like wearing opaque ones.  So of course, I ended up changing my entire outfit.  You know how it goes.

Well, I kept the fur.  Because fur capes really do go with everything.

And It Was All Yellow

F21 racerback tank, Target acid wash skinnies, Jessica Simpson platform heels

What I wore to not run the Houston Marathon. =|

I signed up and paid the entry fee to run a half-marathon (13.1mi) back in July.  Sometime around November, I fell off the training wagon and never got back on.

I picked up my packet and badge number yesterday anyways since I had someone running in my place.  Seeing everyone else picking up their packets, the free tshirts, the "GO ______!" signs, and general anticipation of 18,000 people getting prepared to run at 7am the next morning kind of made me regret dropping out.

Next year.  I'm really gonna do it!

O RLY?

F21 silk blouse, vintage vest, Express legging, Nine West motorcycle boots

F21 egg yolk ring, Banana Republic multi-strand necklace, BF's Omega Seamaster watch

Pepper's all O RLY?

I bought the ring solely b/c it looked like an egg yolk.  Delicious!

They say the appearance of your hands reveals your true age.  I guess that makes me 85.

Why are the colors in my pictures weird?  They did not look like that before I uploaded them. =(

Tauba Auerbach

I discovered Tauba Auerbach last year while looking at a magazine spread of some famous person's house and noticed a framed print they had in their home.  I was immediately drawn.

"G"

"I"

A calligraphy print of a single letter, but so intricately delicate.  I fell in love.  Well, truth be told, I fell in love because I thought it would make a great tattoo for me to get on my ribcage.  RIGHT?

Upon further research, I learned that the artist is a young woman (27!) originally from San Francisco, who worked as a sign painter before turning to creating prints original pieces* comprised largely of letters and symbols.

*ETA:  I've been enlightened as to the fact that these "prints" are actually drawn by hand (usually ink or acrylic on paper), so each piece is actually an original.  I CANNOT BELIEVE!

Thank you to The Avert farm for bringing this to my attention!

"Yes No Morph I"

"Static II"

I was flipping through this month's Vogue last week and lo and behold - she's featured in it!  Apparently, she's supposed to be working with Commes des Garcon in creating a line of tshirts.  So cool.

Also, notice the necklace she's wearing above.  Her own design.  I love this woman.

If you're in San Francisco in February, she's supposed to have an exhibit at the SFMOMA.

"Tennebaum"

Tennebaum Coat

The Row

$3750, on sale for $939 at Barneys.com

I heart MK+A.

I heart Wes Anderson (and Owen Wilson).

I heart fur coat.

So good on so many levels.