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

I love trends just as much as the next girl... and fedoras were huge last year.  I don't care one bit if they are slightly out of fashion... I'm obsessed.  Menswear made sexy is one of my favorite statements and I thought it was perfect for a day of work related meetings all over Santa Barbara. ... Read the Post

Cloudy weather was cramping my style... I had spent the last couple days writing in my (leopard print) pjs.  I decided to bust out a few of my favorites to break my style rut.  An Easter pink linen blazer, chain belt with a leather bow worn as a necklace, a black sequined mini, heels with hardware and, of course, pearls.  Style rut averted.  Too bad I didn't have the same control over the weather. ... Read the Post

Old women (I'm talking the 80 year-old wealthy widows) in Santa Barbara always have the coolest style... oversized shades and jewelry.  Additionally, the toddlers in my town are insanely spoiled... which is why I inevitably envy a lot of their wardrobe (mainly sparkly super-feminine footwear).  I say, "If you want it... get it!"  So, I put together this old/young fusion.  Sure enough, a ... Read the Post