it's a winter wonderland

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DC just got hit with one of the biggest snow storms of the winter season...so what do I do, go play in it of course! And my favorite vintage fur coat kept me plenty toasty even thought it weights 20+ pounds.









[wearing vintage tibetan fur coat, asos dress]

giant paper flower

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I can't tell you how excited I am to complete my first Etsy order! I made 2 giant paper roses and 2 giant paper peonies for a Mexican themed wedding taking place in Australia! Here's one of the giant paper roses I made in blue.




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vintage fox fur

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Having a twinge of regret as I ship off my gorgeous fur stole. It wasn't the one I intended to sell, I made a hastey decision and now I'm a bit sad. I do have 4 fox fur stoles, but that one was a bit different, a creamy white color w/ gray/brown tips. It was lighter in color than all the others. I sold it because I hadn't worn it in over a year and I'm trying not to hoard! But if I hadn't already shipped it out this morning I probably would have cancelled the order.

The only photos I have of it...goodbye and I hope your new owner enjoys you!

tea time at the greenhouse jefferson hotel

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Having watched the characters of Downton Abbey, Upstairs Downstairs, and Cranford,ceaselessly gobbling scones and downing gallons of tea, I fancied myself a cup in town. I wanted a "proper" tea time with all the proper accoutrements. So off to The Greenhouse at the Jefferson hotel we went! The earl gray was the best I've had, the scones light and fluffy so unlike the ones I'm used to, and the cherry preserves to die for. And to boot I made Sean put on a proper suit so I could live out my British period drama fantasy!










On the drive back we popped off the GW parkway to enjoy a stunning sunset over the Potomac. The perfect end to a fabulous afternoon tea.


[wearing asos dress, shoemint romy shoes, kate spade clutch, forever21 necklace, vintage fur stole]

Oversized Shearling: Acne Velocite Rita Inspired

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Oversized aviator shearling jackets have been on my radar for a while now ever seeing the last 2 seasons of Acne's Velocite and Rita jackts, but the price tag was pretty hefty. My jacket from Kiliwatch seen here semi satisfied my craving with the real shearling and slightly oversized fit. But I wanted more! So here I've compiled a list of almost exact copies of Acne's Velocite jacket even some REAL shearling options. The prices are all a fraction of the real thing ranging from $150-$250, but if you want to splurge on real shearling number 6 is less than half the price of the velocite. Enjoy!

1. Gray Aviator from Storets
2. Black & Gray from Ebay
3. Beige from Ebay
4. Black on Black from Yesstyle
5. Furry collar from Yesstyle
6. Real Shearling from Ebay
7. Moss Green with Gray from Yesstyle
8. Black and Gray from Yesstyle
9. Oversized Shearling from Minusey

feeling festive

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Nothing like a red skirt to make you feel festive during the holidays. This was of course taken before christmas, but as always I'm late with my posts. I've been searching for a knit crop top all winter long and found one at urban outfitters of all places. It was in the "lingerie" section and is actually a "bralette" but I'll let that slide. And no belly button is shown to tone down the somewhat nakedness.

warmest winter day

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A few weeks ago we had one of the warmest winter days I've ever experienced in the DC metro area. This must be what California winters feel like. Of course it was followed by sub-arctic temps a few weeks later...

This shearling jacket I picked up from Kiliwatch in Paris was the perfect security blanket for a warm day that promised to turn into a chilly night. I wish I had more time in that store to peruse the piles and piles of vintage. But with only 20 minutes before close I only managed to snatch up some leather shorts, a furry vest, and this jacket. I fell in love with it the moment I laid eyes on it for it's close resemblance to the Acne Velocite jacket.

We stopped in our favorite spot in Georgetown, Bistro Francais for a late lunch and scored a great little table right next to their open window. A glass of wine and some escargot was the perfect way to enjoy 70 degree weather in the middle of December.








[wearing rag&bone harrow boots, zara faux leather cami, ae shorts, kiliwatch jacket]