HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HELLO KITTY!

I visited a childhood friend recently and it made me so happy to reminisce with her! Hello Kitty turned 40 this year, although technically she never ages! She's basically every one's favorite furry, feline vampire! This exhibit held in her honor at the Japanese American Natural Museum was a fabulous mix of old and new. The first level was a walk through Hello Kitty's beginning and all the wonderful things Sanrio created and the second level focused on art inspired by Hello Kitty. Literally, people painted her, sculptured her, made movies about her and drew her like "one of their french girls." It was a whimsical afternoon full of color and super Kawaii fun!  It was purr-fect!

Gary Baseman x Hello Kitty

Tokidoki hieroglyphics

Dress: SUNO NY  Purse: Saint Laurent Shoes: Chanel

Bandana: Saint Laurent

Who wouldn't want to wear this Liberty-print suit?

All aboard, Paul Frank's Kitty submarine! 

CUPID'S DAY: SHADES OF LOVE (MINI POST)

       Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays because it's a day to celebrate all forms of love (true love, friend love, puppy love, etc, etc.) Yes, we should all love one another every day as much as we do on Valentine's day but there's something sweet (no pun intended) about a whole day focused on your heart connecting with another heart. 

"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close.” -Pablo Neruda 

Layers of vintage lingerie, Karla Septic skirt, Tabitha Simmons Leticia sandals, Saint Laurent.

There's nothing better than sending love notes by snail mail! 

"Love is my religion - I could die for it."-John Keats 

SMALL BITE OUT OF THE BIG APPLE: PART TWO (MINI POST)

After Paris, we headed back to the States. We stopped and rested for a few days in one of my favorite haunts: New York City. 

Rag & Bone dress, Falke socks, Miu Miu heels.

Lips: Nars Rouge Tribal, Saint Laurent large wallet

Vintage Jax dress with Hermes Mini Constance belt.

SWINGIN' BOTANICAL

      If you haven't seen Tory Burch's latest line of botanical adorned clothing, you must! I fell in love with pretty much every piece but this dress was the one that really spoke to me. It's a different cut that I'm used to with a prim neckline, criss cross back and flattering thin belt at the waist. In its entirety, it's a throwback to the dolls of 1960's and if anyone knows me, I love vintage inspired clothing. The day I wore this was a sweltering one, nearing the 90's here in Southern CA but even the dead heat couldn't stop me from skipping along in this fun dress.

Tory Burch Emilia Dress and BCBG Maxazria hemp wedges.

The design reminds me of floral anatomical illustrations and seed packets.

Switched out my BCBG Maxazria wedges for a pair of Tory Burch nude sandals. Purse: Saint Laurent Classic Y purse

KITTENISH: MINI POST

      Last couple days, I've been feeling the feline height and wearing my Miu Miu heels everywhere.  Not only do they make you feel like a real lady, they're beyond comfortable and they make my exit a bit of a party. Meow!

   

JAX 1960's shift dress, Zara Angora coat, Miu Miu Camoscio kitten heels.
Makeup: NARS Golddigger with Make Up For Ever liner 2C

Equipment Sloane sweater,  Zara crochet skirt, Saint Laurent Classic Y clutch.