I want a new look.
Madelaine and Arielle are my two little ones (a Jersey Wooley and a French Angora, which to whom you have not yet been introduced). Of course I still my Lyonn; and I may work his name in later.
September 23, 2010
Welcome Autumn!
Lovely Fall. My favorite season. Decorating. Pumpkins. Renewal and restoration for the mind, soul and home.
August 23, 2010
Hello!
A big Hello to everyone! My poor blog has been languishing for a few months. With my absolute favorite season coming up, I'm trying to make time begin at least weekly posts. Can you believe another year has gone by? I still have my 2009 Vogue on the bookshelf! and the 2010 issue will be out in a matter of days!
I've had my nose the the proverbial grindstone this summer, or perhaps "abacus" in my case!
The California State school which I was to begin my MBA in June does not yet have its AASCB accreditation. For that amount of money, I can't take the chance that it "will come later", so I'm in search of a new school, other than the wonderful east school school for $80. So the search is on! I think I've narrowed it down to one, and I'm excited about this new possibility.
Some happy news to share, and really the reason for this post: I'm getting married on September 3rd! After a 4-year engagement, we decided upon a very small wedding at my mom's church in Los Angeles. Honeymoon either in the fall or spring depending on work schedules. Amazing how easily everything is falling into place; we had only decided at the beginning of August!
Pictures to follow soon. Hope everyone is having a lovely summer.
I've had my nose the the proverbial grindstone this summer, or perhaps "abacus" in my case!
The California State school which I was to begin my MBA in June does not yet have its AASCB accreditation. For that amount of money, I can't take the chance that it "will come later", so I'm in search of a new school, other than the wonderful east school school for $80. So the search is on! I think I've narrowed it down to one, and I'm excited about this new possibility.
Some happy news to share, and really the reason for this post: I'm getting married on September 3rd! After a 4-year engagement, we decided upon a very small wedding at my mom's church in Los Angeles. Honeymoon either in the fall or spring depending on work schedules. Amazing how easily everything is falling into place; we had only decided at the beginning of August!
Pictures to follow soon. Hope everyone is having a lovely summer.
May 22, 2010
Cute Bunny Giveaway!
I recently adopted another bunny, Arielle, a French Angora. I promise to post pictures, and catch up with my blog!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
May 01, 2010
My Art Class!
Happy May 1st! I hope you are celebrating by doing wonderful things for yourself and embracing spring, regardless of the weather. Spring, like fall, is a time of renewing your state of mind. I went for a long run this morning. And I signed up for an online Art Class! at Les Petite Academy. This will be the first Art course I have taken in over 20 years! (I think my last one was in middle school). I'm very excited.
Maybe I can draw some of these?
April 27, 2010
Spring Time Creativity
I am in such a spring time mood! I want to create, clean and just focus on all things artistic! I’ve done the spring cleaning. I actually took time off from work, as I do every year. I was home alone and I cleaned closets, finished painting projects, and of course, started painting projects (...still painting after 7-years!) Working, school, running and life certainly have a way of pushing painting to the bottom of the list, but I paint when I can; a few hours each week. I was thrilled to give about 5 boxes of clothing and household items to the Salvation Army so that someone could give the items new life. You know how much I love to reuse and recycle.
The desire to create, write and go forward with purpose has caused me to want to blog and reconnect. I’ve been visiting blogs, eventhough I’ve been negligent in my own blogging. Once I can find an MBA program I will feel much more settled; as it is, I’m constantly searching as the time goes by. Le sigh.
The desire to create, write and go forward with purpose has caused me to want to blog and reconnect. I’ve been visiting blogs, eventhough I’ve been negligent in my own blogging. Once I can find an MBA program I will feel much more settled; as it is, I’m constantly searching as the time goes by. Le sigh.
April 26, 2010
Sunday Afternoon Motivation
I had to go to Target at lunch today to see the new Zac Posen collection. The quality impressed me and I’m somewhat of a fabric snob. I also pull the seams of clothes to see if they will pull apart. These didn’t! I bought a brocade skirt, size 1, so the sizes are true to size as I’m usually a 00 or 0. Very well made, and fabric is substantial and will hold its shape.
I also bought a tomato plant for my little hanging tomato growing apparatus which I had purchased at Home Depot last week. So tonight I will plant it. I thought this little system would be good for me since it is my first try with tomatoes and I tend to kill plants. Some Miracle Grow Moisture Control soil and I think I will have taken every precaution I can take to secure its life! My other seedlings are not growing yet, but since I planted them a week ago they should start soon.
This weekend I read a book, Big Girl by Danielle Steele.
Yes, I finished it. I’m that way when it comes to books, once I start it, I can’t put it down. It was very thought provoking as the character deals with her eating disorder of sorts as a result of the just horrid level of emotional cruelty inflicted upon her by her parents. Whether or not one chooses to overeat for comfort, or not eat for comfort, is rather intriguing to me. I sat in my garden on Sunday afternoon and read; it was delightful. With Peets decaf, what could be better? I haven't taken an afternoon just to read for quite sometime and I felt so refreshed afterwards.
And inspired to go upstairs and continue painting. My little reading cafe is complete (that's what I've named it). Now for the hallway walls. I mixed 3 1/2 gallons of paint that I had to make the color; recycle, resuse, renew, I beleive I am touching upon each of those here!
Speaking of the garden, Everything is in bloom. The apricot tree is so full that the gardener recommended that I stake it so that it doesn’t fall over. Apricots and 0% Fage yogurt will be wonderful breakfasts and lunches throughout spring,. And I have to report that a darling hummingbird has built a tiny, little nest in the plum tree, which right outside of the garden room. I often have my computer on the table and watch her. I didn’t realize she had a nest until today.
I have to take sooo many pictures of my home projects, it is that for which I need motivation…
This weekend I read a book, Big Girl by Danielle Steele.
And inspired to go upstairs and continue painting. My little reading cafe is complete (that's what I've named it). Now for the hallway walls. I mixed 3 1/2 gallons of paint that I had to make the color; recycle, resuse, renew, I beleive I am touching upon each of those here!
Speaking of the garden, Everything is in bloom. The apricot tree is so full that the gardener recommended that I stake it so that it doesn’t fall over. Apricots and 0% Fage yogurt will be wonderful breakfasts and lunches throughout spring,. And I have to report that a darling hummingbird has built a tiny, little nest in the plum tree, which right outside of the garden room. I often have my computer on the table and watch her. I didn’t realize she had a nest until today.
I have to take sooo many pictures of my home projects, it is that for which I need motivation…
April 23, 2010
New URL! Please read!
This was an ordeal! I had to change from an old business URL to a new one. I'll contact each of my followers directly with the new URL, because I think the old connections have been lost, sadly.
Thank you for your patience!
Please reconnect with the NEW URL: http://redlipstickstyles.com/
Thank you for your patience!
Please reconnect with the NEW URL: http://redlipstickstyles.com/
April 22, 2010
Happy Earth Day, dear Friends!
Happy Earth Day! Happy day for me as someone who is passionate about recycling, living green and trying my best to be organerexic! My new favorite motto is Proud to be Organerexic!
If you would like to volunteer to help the earth or a cause in your area, look at this site, All For Good, and you can volunteer in your area. I've committed to a day in May.
If you would like to volunteer to help the earth or a cause in your area, look at this site, All For Good, and you can volunteer in your area. I've committed to a day in May.
April 20, 2010
Blog Spring Cleaning
A cheery Hello! I hope everyone survived tax season with money coming in for all of the delicious Spring fashions!
I'm blog cleaning and wanted to update you on the changes. First, I have merged my Home Design blog into this blog, Red Lipstick. The posts will just appear in date order.
The address for Red Lipstick will be http://www.redlipstickstyle.com/ and this should go into effect by Wednesday, April 21. Please update your searches so that you can find me!
Looking forward to cleaning up some other issues and getting back to blogging!
I'm blog cleaning and wanted to update you on the changes. First, I have merged my Home Design blog into this blog, Red Lipstick. The posts will just appear in date order.
The address for Red Lipstick will be http://www.redlipstickstyle.com/ and this should go into effect by Wednesday, April 21. Please update your searches so that you can find me!
Looking forward to cleaning up some other issues and getting back to blogging!
April 07, 2010
Zac Posen for Target!
I love Zac Posen, but with a $$Mortgage$$ in California, only have a couple of lovely dresses (priorities....). So, I am very excited to see the quality of his line in Target on April 25th!! I hope it will be well-made, nice fabrics, with the great Zac Posen fit that, like Trina Turk, is made for petites. (its not fun buying something and looking like you are playing dress up; my tailor drives a Benz, does that say anything? I swear I've contributed a great deal towards that lovely automobile!)
Quality is key for me, and I did not buy anything from the last couple of collections because I couldn't get past some of the issues that I had with the fabrics. I've been awaiting this line, however, ever since I had heard about it.
If you are near Manhattan, a pop-up store on Eighth Ave, at 34th St will debut the line on April 15, with a 24 hour shopping event! Perhaps to take our minds off tax day?!
Quality is key for me, and I did not buy anything from the last couple of collections because I couldn't get past some of the issues that I had with the fabrics. I've been awaiting this line, however, ever since I had heard about it.
I like the top on the left and the skirt on the right. Although short, I think that being petite I could style it so that it would be spring time fresh, and not sleazy.
The skirt on the right is sooo cute, and would work with my current facination with ballet flats while my severely sprained foot. I'm DYING to wear heels, sandles, however my sad, still purple foot is not having any type of heel! I also adore the suit in the middle.
If you are near Manhattan, a pop-up store on Eighth Ave, at 34th St will debut the line on April 15, with a 24 hour shopping event! Perhaps to take our minds off tax day?!
How adorable is Dakota Fanning, who is wearing a stylish Zac Posen tuxedo blazer for $50?! I would wear this outfit, I love the blue top, which adds some spring color to my beloved black looks.
The prints are gorgeous!
I want this rain coat! Adorable.
Zac on the runway. Tailored with edge, which is why I think there is so much excitement about his line.
What do you think? Are you going to have a look at this line?
April 04, 2010
Happy Easter!
HaPpY Easter to all of my dear friends!
He is Risen and because of that we each have hope, peace and Life more Abundantly! May all the blessing of Easter be yours.
He is Risen and because of that we each have hope, peace and Life more Abundantly! May all the blessing of Easter be yours.
April 03, 2010
Wisteria Lane?
Thankfully not! However, I however, I do love Wisteria! I have always wanted a Wisteria vine. Tonight I found one at the Asian market! Its fabulous, and while tiny now, will grow quickly.
Now I have to figure out where to plant it so that it can flourish, but not cause damage to the house...
Mine is a little baby vine, this is a lovely full-grown work of art....
Now I have to figure out where to plant it so that it can flourish, but not cause damage to the house...
Mine is a little baby vine, this is a lovely full-grown work of art....
April 02, 2010
Spring Baubles
Spring Baubles...Alice inspired...
I want this... I can't recall where this picture is from...do you know the designer?
Take a trip to Wonderland each time you put on this fun, fantasy charm bracelet. antiqued goldtone finish. Alice in Wonderland-inspired charms, including a cat, a flower, playing cards, a spoon and teacup, a kettle, a top hat, a mouse, Alice, a crown, a white rabbit, a clock, a flamingo, and colored crystals. From Kirks Folly.
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Don't be late for the Mad Hatter's next tea party! This White Rabbit Alice in Wonderland Necklace by Swarovski is perfect worn with our other Alice in Wonderland necklaces to keep you right on time for this season's trendy layered look
Take a trip to Wonderland each time you put on this fun, fantasy charm bracelet. antiqued goldtone finish. Alice in Wonderland-inspired charms, including a cat, a flower, playing cards, a spoon and teacup, a kettle, a top hat, a mouse, Alice, a crown, a white rabbit, a clock, a flamingo, and colored crystals. From Kirks Folly.
Themed after Alice in Wonderland, a Red and White Diamond Playing Card holding a matching Spoon, hangs off of a matching Tea cup and Saucer.
This braclet from Temporary Secretary is adorable:
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March 31, 2010
Grace
What do you think of when you hear the name Grace Kelly? Style. Elegance. Timeless. A true Lady. I want to be Grace Kelly when I grow up.
May 2010 Vanity Fair...I can't wait for it to arrive.
The cover of the Victoria & Albert exhibition’s catalogue features Kelly in an Oleg Cassini dress that she wore at a shoot for Cosmopolitan. Before she met Prince Rainier, Kelly was briefly engaged to Cassini, who helped develop the flattering cuts and styles that would come to be known as her style.
She is positively regal.
Rear Window is my favorite Grace Kelly movie. I have been enthralled with that little suitcase, and all of the things that she pulled out of it, since I was a young child. Le sigh, an uber-stylish New York magazine editor. Before becoming a Real! princess, she had only made 11 movies! Now, in 2010, she is a cover girl once again.
When Kelly and Monaco’s Prince Rainier III announced their engagement at the Philadelphia Country Club, in January 1956, many of Kelly’s friends were surprised: the two had only known each other for a few months. From Snap/Rex Features/courtesy of the Victoria & Albert Museum
Kelly stunned once again in classic lace, this time at the celebration of her civil marriage to Rainier. The main ceremony, the next day, would feature Kelly in a truly incredible full wedding gown of lace and silk faille. Her entire trousseau was designed and sewn by the costume masters at MGM.
One icon begets another: Kelly’s frequent use of Hermès’s haut à courroies bag—most notably to shield her first pregnancy from the paparazzi—led the leather purse to be dubbed the “Kelly” bag, a tag that remains today. And her sunglasses are still en vogue; in the summertime, downtown Manhattan is brimming with those frames. Look at the details on her dress! Exquisite!
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What a meeting of style and substance! The Prince and Princess took a little lunch at the White House in 1961, the same year Kelly was inducted into the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame and Jacqueline Kennedy debuted on the annual list.
Grace Kelly holding her Oscar the night she won best actress for The Country Girl at the 27th Annual Academy Awards, in 1955. Kelly’s performance as the long-suffering wife of an alcoholic (Bing Crosby) beat out the category’s front-runner, Judy Garland, for A Star Is Born.
May 2010 Vanity Fair...I can't wait for it to arrive.
The cover of the Victoria & Albert exhibition’s catalogue features Kelly in an Oleg Cassini dress that she wore at a shoot for Cosmopolitan. Before she met Prince Rainier, Kelly was briefly engaged to Cassini, who helped develop the flattering cuts and styles that would come to be known as her style.
Rear Window is my favorite Grace Kelly movie. I have been enthralled with that little suitcase, and all of the things that she pulled out of it, since I was a young child. Le sigh, an uber-stylish New York magazine editor. Before becoming a Real! princess, she had only made 11 movies! Now, in 2010, she is a cover girl once again.
The Country-Club Girl
When Kelly and Monaco’s Prince Rainier III announced their engagement at the Philadelphia Country Club, in January 1956, many of Kelly’s friends were surprised: the two had only known each other for a few months. From Snap/Rex Features/courtesy of the Victoria & Albert Museum
Kelly stunned once again in classic lace, this time at the celebration of her civil marriage to Rainier. The main ceremony, the next day, would feature Kelly in a truly incredible full wedding gown of lace and silk faille. Her entire trousseau was designed and sewn by the costume masters at MGM.
Pomp & Polish
Presidential Company
What a meeting of style and substance! The Prince and Princess took a little lunch at the White House in 1961, the same year Kelly was inducted into the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame and Jacqueline Kennedy debuted on the annual list.
Amazing Grace
Grace Kelly holding her Oscar the night she won best actress for The Country Girl at the 27th Annual Academy Awards, in 1955. Kelly’s performance as the long-suffering wife of an alcoholic (Bing Crosby) beat out the category’s front-runner, Judy Garland, for A Star Is Born.
How Special is a Mother
Dear Donna, at Funky Junk Interiors blog, wrote the most elegant, classy post dedicated to her mom, whom she just lost on Tuesday. I was so shocked to read it that, I had to read the first paragraph twice before comprehending what she was saying. What a lovely, classy lady, I don't know if I would be able to post so soon. I really admire her for her strength.
Her words made me cry. Because I know that my own frail, weak mom is getting worse. And she won't let me help her. I know that very soon I am going to have to step in, and by force and tears, get some information from her physicians that I need to know. She wants to keep her life private and will simply hang up on me if she doesn't like the conversation.
Please don't misunderstand, she's a little doll, she's just so private. She watched me fight for my father before he died, for the 5-years he was hospitalized, after a stroke which left him paralyzed (the man he was at the end was not the man he was; so I was compelled to assist in his care, as was she). She didn't always like the way I went about it. She wants people to like her and be her friend. My interactions with that awful staff were not friendly. It took a meeting with the top administrator, along with Edgar who has an MPH (Masters, Public Health), to have a nurse removed from "caring" for him.
I think what is truly saddening for me is that there are so many unresolved issues of things that happened long ago, which haunt me daily. I've read something that I am trying to focus on during this time: "Eventually you have to decide which memories to keep...and which to let go". I can't recall the author, but I know it is really been a blessing to me. I've hinted, perhaps, at a very turbulent childhood; there was much toxicity at my house. This, of course, is what I must make peace with. It was my mother who was abused, and that is the cause of many of her physical issues today. She has forgiven; and while I like to believe that I have, the memories are raw to me and I have anger cursing through my veins. I have read that one goes one of two ways: they become complacent and possibly abused themselves, or extremely angry.
Donna's storey made me sad because I know the time is coming. How I have wished to give my mom something to make up for her horrible life. Sadly, it is been pointed out to me that she must see my father in me, although I fight for her. I thank God this Easter that I have some time with her. Edgar, his daughter Julia, who arrives at 1:00am Friday morning from NYC, and I will spend Easter with her. My mom adores Julia (who just turned 18-years-old in February! Before I age myself, I must add that Edgar is 10-years my senior!). I'm hoping that with all of us there, she will feel safe enough to allow me to begin helping her with her life.
If your dear mother is still with you, give her a big hug this Easter! ;)
Her words made me cry. Because I know that my own frail, weak mom is getting worse. And she won't let me help her. I know that very soon I am going to have to step in, and by force and tears, get some information from her physicians that I need to know. She wants to keep her life private and will simply hang up on me if she doesn't like the conversation.
Please don't misunderstand, she's a little doll, she's just so private. She watched me fight for my father before he died, for the 5-years he was hospitalized, after a stroke which left him paralyzed (the man he was at the end was not the man he was; so I was compelled to assist in his care, as was she). She didn't always like the way I went about it. She wants people to like her and be her friend. My interactions with that awful staff were not friendly. It took a meeting with the top administrator, along with Edgar who has an MPH (Masters, Public Health), to have a nurse removed from "caring" for him.
I think what is truly saddening for me is that there are so many unresolved issues of things that happened long ago, which haunt me daily. I've read something that I am trying to focus on during this time: "Eventually you have to decide which memories to keep...and which to let go". I can't recall the author, but I know it is really been a blessing to me. I've hinted, perhaps, at a very turbulent childhood; there was much toxicity at my house. This, of course, is what I must make peace with. It was my mother who was abused, and that is the cause of many of her physical issues today. She has forgiven; and while I like to believe that I have, the memories are raw to me and I have anger cursing through my veins. I have read that one goes one of two ways: they become complacent and possibly abused themselves, or extremely angry.
Donna's storey made me sad because I know the time is coming. How I have wished to give my mom something to make up for her horrible life. Sadly, it is been pointed out to me that she must see my father in me, although I fight for her. I thank God this Easter that I have some time with her. Edgar, his daughter Julia, who arrives at 1:00am Friday morning from NYC, and I will spend Easter with her. My mom adores Julia (who just turned 18-years-old in February! Before I age myself, I must add that Edgar is 10-years my senior!). I'm hoping that with all of us there, she will feel safe enough to allow me to begin helping her with her life.
If your dear mother is still with you, give her a big hug this Easter! ;)
Days Off!
"happy Easter my dears"
I see that spell check is back on Blogger...what a spectacular Easter gift!!!
And of course Good Friday and Easter services, a visit with my mom. And maybe, just maybe, making peace with my camera and taking pictures again. All of these cute outfits, and no pictures to show for it! AND, the weather is going to be rainy, which is my favorite weather. Oh how I wish I could live where there is rainfall everyday!
Happy Easter week my dears!
Are these the cutest bunny cupcakes ever?!
March 30, 2010
Lunch with Audrey Hepburn
In spirit anyway! There is a tiny cafe that serves soup, sandwiches, and baked goods on Hollywood Boulevard called Cafe Audrey. Basically it is a tribute to Audrey Hepburn, very sweet, with all sorts of pictures and memorabilia. I had heard about it and had to visit, so we went there for lunch a couple of weeks ago when we were in the area. We just missed the Christmas decorations, which would have been lovely!
I had to purchase a cute little t-shirt just because it says Cafe Audrey. How touristy are we, out there taking pictures! People gave us the sweetest smiles during our little photo shoot!
Did they think we were crazy? All the more fun :)...
Doesn't she just say "springtime" to you?
I had to purchase a cute little t-shirt just because it says Cafe Audrey. How touristy are we, out there taking pictures! People gave us the sweetest smiles during our little photo shoot!
Did they think we were crazy? All the more fun :)...
Doesn't she just say "springtime" to you?
March 27, 2010
Welcome Spring Giveaway Preparations!
Hello dear friends. I'm going to have a Spring Giveaway and am in process of setting it up. It's a two fold process, because to qualify, I want you to join my CAUSE, however the only way to join seems to be via Facebook. My cause is to make Animal Abuse a Felony. I've found that bloggers have some of the biggest hearts in the Universe; the giving of support and well-wishing is just Phenomenal. So, I'm trying to find a way to make this really easy.
As educated, cultured woman, it is our obligation to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Lets give the judges and the court system the ability to hand down felony sentences to include the death penalty. Remember, the next victim the abuser may have could be a child or a crime against a woman.
I'm wondering, do most of you have facebook accounts already? Or would this be a lot of work for everyone?
As educated, cultured woman, it is our obligation to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Lets give the judges and the court system the ability to hand down felony sentences to include the death penalty. Remember, the next victim the abuser may have could be a child or a crime against a woman.
I'm wondering, do most of you have facebook accounts already? Or would this be a lot of work for everyone?
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