moving pictures

I actually posted a few of these magical gifs, aptly called "Cinemagraphs", on my tumblr but thought they were most definitely worth dedicating a blog post to. I like gifs in general but these are particularly breathtaking. They are a collaboration Visual Graphics Artist, Kevin Burg and Photographer, Jamie Beck and, well...just see for yourself...

more here.

wednesday's child

It's been all outfit posts here lately so I thought I'd share a little bit of my Wednesday with you - starting in the afternoon...

with little charlie girl

the canyon coffee stand

painted daisies

To prove that I really do work! this is some of the space.

there is a little surprise in the courtyard...

a fish pond!

On my way back home.

 to meet "the Brit" and the pups (that adorable house is not ours, sadly)

Sidenote... I've been terrified about some Laurel Canyon news I heard earlier this week. Tuesday morning a man was walking his his dogs (one of them a Chihuahua) and a very brazen coyote appeared out of nowhere, ignored the man standing there and managed to grab the poor little Chihuahua!  Being a Chihuahua owner/an animal lover, this story breaks my heart and also makes me a little nervous about taking our dogs on walks or letting the cat outside.  I'm told this is pretty unusual since coyotes are normally scared off by humans - still an awful story. Ah, canyon life!

twilight in the garden.

 hello!

a cat in the kitchen.

I love summertime fruits. I mean, what is happier than a bowl of cherries?

except maybe candy colored nails!

and goodnight.

Hope you are having a pleasant week!  xdjrd

if you have to ask...

I've finally gotten around to updating my dusty old Frequently Asked Questions page and it can be found here (and in my sidebar!) 

xoDJRD

I'm no botanist, you see...

Everything is looking so amazing out it our garden that I've been spending as much time as possible outside (with plenty of sunblock, of course). I suppose there is something to be said for Southern California's ability to keep plants looking beautiful almost year round but things look particularly magical in the summer.

There are so many crazy looking plants in our garden that were here before we moved in. This one for example...

It looks like it's from Mars. If you happen to know what it is, let me know! That way next time someone asks I will appear as though I know what I am talking about.

outfit details
dress - xxi
cardigan & brooch - vintage
shoes - vintage

musical notes: I posted a new 1920s/30s inspired playlist here. enjoy!

mild-eyed mender

Just a quick little post before I run out to go watch "the Brit's" band! This week has just zipped by and I really meant to post these yesterday, alas, better late than not at all. As you can see, I've been sporting the milk-maid braids, a go-to hair do for summertime! But I have to admit they are a little more fun with bangs!

In keeping with my trying to wear a mix of new and old, here is my trusty heart-print dress (which is not vintage) paired with my blue 50s cardigan (which is).  I know, I know...I've been wearing these sandals too much but i LOVE them. But I promise next post I will be sporting different footwear! ...I think...

outfit details:
dress - marc by marc jacobs
shoes: hasbeens for h&m
cardigan - vintage

musical notes:


back soon with different shoes! Have a lovely weekend!

follow me down to the rose parade

 

Well kids...I decided to give myself a little challenge to not wear vintage for a few days. Nothing against any of my wardrobe but I feel like throwing on "x" vintage dress has become my modus operandi this summer and I want to change it up a little. Which brings us to this little ensemble featuring some cute little pink h&m tap pants that haven't nearly had enough attention since I bought them earlier in the year. 

I've also been really into painting my nails lately and found a great color by essie the other day that is very bright and summery. Plus it's called "rose bowl" which I think is so cute! It's a little hard to tell here but it's a bright pinkish/red hue (*update: here is the color).

shorts and wedges: h&m
bow belt: primark
nail color: rose bowl by essie

musical notes: rose parade - elliott smith


Now it's off to finish Season 4 of MadMen...I know, I'm still so behind the times. To be fair, I watched the first couple seasons ages ago and I'd forgotten how addicting it can be!

white heat

Last weekend I had to run a few errands and meet up with "the Brit" and so, I conveniently found myself in Pasadena.  Convenient because The Loved One shop just so happens to be there and it was the perfect excuse to drop in!  We hung around the store (we being my friend Bean and I) chatting to Elvia (one of the owners) and before I knew it they had both talked me into buying this little white frock - but I didn't need much convincing...

 A bit difficult to see the detail in these photos but it is really gorgeous.

outfit details, simple & sweet...
dress - the loved one
shoes - hasbeens for h&m


Do you wear noticeably white more in the summertime? I find myself drawn to white on occasion but I never associate the color with one season - I'm just as likely to wear it in the winter or spring - maybe not so much in the fall.  I do think that it feels nice to be wearing white on a really hot day, though.

musical notes: eleanor friedberger - my mistakes

my velvet summer

As a rule,  I would say that wearing black velvet during the summer is a bad call (and potential cause for heatstroke) but this little velvet number has been my go-to "throw it on in the morning and go get a coffee" outfit lately. Because of it's loose fitting nature I don't feel like I'm wearing winter garb rather a nice little summer dress that happens to be made of black velvet! rules schmules!

 Ok...so, admittedly, I'm not out sun-bathing in this! But I just bought a new bathing suit so it all works out very nicely.

outfit details
dress -- vintage via etsy
shoes --swedish hasbeens for h&m 

see you soon! xdjrd

summer sun

This editorial from Bullett Magazine (a collaboration with International Playground) feels just like summer and makes me want to whip my hair up into messy braids, don bright colored clothing and chunky jewelery then lounge around in the sunshine (which spf50, of course)!

There is something David Hamilton-esqu about these dreamy shots which is always a good thing in my book!

Photographer Andrew Katzowitz
Stylists Janice Chou and Gabriel Marques
Models Amanda Streich and Nathalie Sorrell, Muse Models
Hair and Makeup Jonathan Rackleff for MAKE UP FOREVER 

musical notes - fiona apple & jon brion cover buddy holly

  
PS: Last chance to ask me your questions for my FAQ update. You can ask in the comments or tweet me!