Things we lost in the fire...

Hello lovelies! For those of you who dont follow my twitter, I am currently without internet because of a scary incident involving one of my neighbor's cars and another neighbor's house being tourched last night (by someone with a mental health issue and far too much time on their hands, me thinks). Anyhow, Internet wires are very much melted and while they fix it (which won't be tonight) I am blogging from my mobile device. Honestly...its next to impossible but I did want to check in since so much time has elapsed between posts! I'll leave you with me in a bad Christmas sweater (*technically an 80s maternity sweater dress) which my whole family wore to spice up our Christmas tradition! Get ready to be jealous...

(*no I am not having a baby anytime soon, mom.)

Happy Christmas!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas! see you soon!!

xo DJRD

little miss fix-it

 

This skirt sat in my ever-expanding "to sew" pile for the last 6 months, though I did pull it out a while back and wore it with the tear at the side (super classy of me... no one noticed or if they did, they weren't about to point it out). Then last weekend I finally got around to fixing it - now it's good as new! It's sure to be placed into heavy rotation this winter. This little project has inspired me to (maybe) get to the rest of that daunting pile; sew on those missing or loose buttons and snaps. Maybe even replace a zip or two? Very ambitious and we shall see how far I get before another 6 months goes by!

The blouse is was a gift from my mother over the Thanksgiving holiday. It's a sort of Edwardian  meets 1970s and I like it very much (so did my sister and she bought one too!). Unfortunately, I had to go up a size due to a slight pulling of the fabric in the boob area -  I know I've complained about this boobs thing before but I really preferred how the smaller size fit in the arms, sides and back. alas...the medium isn't so bad! And I suppose, some might say, there are worse issues to have.

 an aside: yes, I realize I'm making almost the same facial expression in most of these. ha. I have such incredible range! 

 
outfit details:
skirt: vintage
top: xxi
shoes: vintage 

PS: For better or worse, I'm getting into the the holiday spirit waaay early this year and I even made a little holiday mix if you are feeling festive - just some christmas time classics...

Happy Holidays from Don Juan's Reckless Daughter!

I have had a very dodgy internet connection over the past few days but just managed to connect - slowly, but connected none the less! I thought I'd swing by to say Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone of you who stops by my little corner of the blogosphere! It is so wonderful to have you here!

see you soon!

holiday film fashion: white christmas

A classic Christmas song, a classic Christmas film. This film should really be required viewing for anyone who celebrates and/or is interested in Christmas.

forties and fifties Hollywood epitomized glamor and the fashion in this film was no exception. I love the idea of long flowing evening gowns of cinched red or black satin but these days that seems a little impractical. But hey, designers are still making them so someone out there must be able to pull this look off.

gown & gloves: vintage (ebay)

heels: jessica simpson

hair barret & braclet: xxi

earrings: missoni
dress & clutch: net-a-porter
heels: louboutin
bangle: juicy couture

**updated: I originally forgot to post both collages! oops**