Blonder Ambitions

LOOK OF THE WEEK – RAIDING GRANDPAS CLOSET

August 10, 2012 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

1. T by Alexander Wang Ribbed Cotton Tank $105 2. Camille Drape Flare Vest Top $98 3. Allsaints Spitalfields Stam Tank $30 4. Dockers Striped Suspenders $20 5. Dockers Pinstripe Suspenders $20 6. Dockers Pinstripe Suspenders $20 7. Chloe Sally Leather Clutch $1295 8. Latico Scarlet Framed Clutch $109 9. Alexander McQueen "Punk Baroc" Red Leather Skull Box Clutch $1545 10. Ports 1961 Wide-leg ... Read the Post

Take a cue from those who are older and wiser... like your grandpa. Raise your fashion I.Q. with a few throwback menswear pieces like wide-leg trousers and striped suspenders. Balance the look with an ultra-femme red lip and pointed pump.

CURRENT OBSESSION – C&C CALIFORNIA

August 9, 2012 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

1. C&C California Button Front Plaid Shirt $118, 2. Paisley Asymmetric Tank Top $64, 3. Long-Sleeved Plaid Shirt $118, 4. Short-Sleeved Printed Dress $128, 5. Chevron Dress $98, 6. Animal Print Split-Sleeve Dress $84, 7. Plaid Button-Down Shirt $118, 8. Printed Racerback Cotton Tank Top $58, 9. Three-Quarter Sleeve Henley Shirt $118, 10. Sweater Dress $165, 11. Cotton Tank Dress $98, 12. ... Read the Post

C&C California captures the 1970's California vibe perfectly. I love the effortless style, laid-back fit and hippie-esque influence.

FABULOUS SANTA BARBARA SPOT – FARMER’S MARKET

August 8, 2012 by Kiki E. 4 Comments

Though I've featured the Farmer's Market before {here}, I couldn't resist sharing some of my new snapshots {all taken with bunches of sweet smelling Farmer's Market roses anchored in my arms}. Maybe it's the fact that I view summer {my very favorite season} and the Farmer's Market as synonymous. Maybe it's the people watching. Maybe it's the feeling of community. Maybe it's the flowers {I always ... Read the Post

One of my favorite activities is perusing the local Farmer's Market...

PLAYLIST – WINE & WRITING

August 7, 2012 by Kiki E. Leave a Comment

a little wine. a lot of writing. the perfect summer playlist. {image modified from an image found here} ... Read the Post

Summer sunsets are usually inspiration enough... however, if I need a little extra inspiration to create, these songs on my current rotation are highly effective.