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Lady in Red

January 28, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

I know, I know... I said yesterday that I was wearing my 40s vintage dress to the film premiere. I changed my mind exactly 5 minutes before heading out the door. I decided that a red carpet, red lips, and a red hot event... deserved a red dress. My friends and I had a phenomenal night. And, clearly, we enjoyed the photo ops available at the gala that followed the film. Sidenote: the opening ... Read the Post

Red carpet... red dress.

1940s Throwback for a Movie Premiere

January 27, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

I was getting ready to head out to the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Red carpet entrance? Check. Great seats for the film? Check. VIP tickets to the Premiere After Party? Cheeeeeck. A glamorous night deserves a glamorous outfit. I threw on a dress from the 1940s, some of my late grandmother's diamonds, my other late grandmother's white leather gloves, and a mink ... Read the Post

A red carpet entrance deserves a dress with a story. Once upon a time...

Current Obsession: Cupcakes

January 26, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

I have died and gone to cupcake heaven. Cupcakes in a tiny cupcake box heaven. Did I mention that the box is tied with a hot pink bow? And adorned with a little crystal? And the cupcake is moist and chocolatey with marshmallow frosting and sweetened hot pink coconut? Now that is something worth obsessing over. Oh, if you're wondering... I ate every last bite. And licked the wrapper. ... Read the Post

Not like this obsession of mine is new... it's common knowledge that I love baking (and eating) these tiny creations. However, I finally found a company that gives cupcakes the treatment they deserve.

How To: Make Your Own Vintage Headband

January 25, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

I was obsessed with a certain Grecian headband (found here)... I was looking at one of my jewelry boxes and it was brimming with my late grandmother's brooches. I thought to myself... "Why not make your own one-of-a-kind headband?" So I did. I grabbed some thick satin ivory ribbon and then fastened the brooches to the ribbon. I tied the whole think in my hair and was (very!) pleased with the ... Read the Post

Vintage. One-of-a-kind. Affordable? Yes.

Current Obsession: Bottega Louie

January 24, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

After one of the best nights... ever (1. Went on a double date with my man and my sister and her boyfriend, 2. Sat in the front row at the Kings' game, 3. Stayed at the Standard in Downtown LA, and 4. Drank chardonnay spritzers at the Rooftop Bar at the Standard and fell in love with the city lights), I woke up the next morning utterly starving. I wandered down the street and, by a stroke of luck ... Read the Post

A little piece of New York style (and taste) is the perfect ending to my trip to Los Angeles.

Hey, A Girl Can Dream…

January 21, 2011 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

I may not be able to afford an entire living room from one of my interior design obsessions... Jayson Home & Garden (yet)... but that won't stop me from trying. I mixed and matched a few pieces to put together a compilation of my ideal living room. Feminine enough, yet rustic. Refined, yet comfortable. Chic, yet timeless. And just enough quirky elements to give the room some character. ... Read the Post

If funds were endless... My living room would look a little something like this.

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