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Take me to Versailles

Aug 24, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Style, Travel No Comments Tags: camilla and marc, inspiration, jeff koons, murakami, travel, versailles

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Design duo Camilla and Marc aspires to whisk you away, if only for the moment you get dressed, to the gilded, mirrored and bejeweled halls of Chateau de Versailles.  Of course, they have re-imagined the baroque and ornamental look for the modern woman:  ruffles in metallic leather, oversized jewel prints paired with tailored shapes, waterfall tops and the requisite Parisian stripes all done effortlessly.  It’s France without the fancy pants.  I could wander the halls of Versailles in my white jumpsuit and embody the juxtaposition of old and new that is happening there (see below).  Book a winter flight to Paris (it’s cheaper and you can wear your faux fur and feel fabulous), stay on the left bank, eat a terrine of pig ears and take a trip out to feel like royalty if just for an afternoon.

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Unconventional Friends

Jul 30, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Gems No Comments Tags: antique engagement ring, engagement ring, inspiration, vintage engagement ring, weddings

It’s a clammy hands moment: your beloved is mumbling and searching for words,  you find yourself in some idyllic setting or surprised in a very pedestrian one and before you know it the ring box comes out and you lay your eyes for the first time on you new best friend.  Yes, ladies, I’m talking about your new engagement ring and your future life partner.  There is probably nothing else that you will wear everyday, you can style your mop in different ways and smear on different colors of lipstick.  But your hand candy, well what you see is what you get.  For the ladies that need this bauble to reflect their complicated fashion sense, look no further.

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1. Antique amethyst cluster ring circa 1890.  Old world charm with mixed metals and a queen’s purple stone.
2. Edwardian natural pearl and diamond cluster ring circa 1900.  A vintage Tiffany & Co stunner.
3. Antique Old European cluster ring circa 1890.  Low profile on the hand and gives the illusion of a large stone.
4. Art Deco filigree & two stone ring circa 1920.  A statement piece!
5. Diamond Bow Ring circa 1940.  Understated and girly.  Perfect for the low-key girl.
6. Antique 3-stone Diamond ring circa 1890.  Rose gold, glamorous and completely unique.

Flower Friday

Jul 27, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Style, Uncategorized 8 Comments Tags: flower crown, inspiration, kate moss, pamela love

August is quickly approaching which means that if you haven’t tried to break out with some flowers in your hair, then you better hop to it.  Come September it just won’t feel right and that is okay because we will move on to shearling coats, leather boots and all things that don’t involve flowers.  For now, I am dreaming of and drooling over these beautiful flower wreaths around the web.  If I find the right fresh flowers I might be tempted to make one myself.

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One of my favorite jewelry designers Pamela Love gets hitched in the ultimate boho wreath.

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Getting saucy with just a simple wreath of daisies.

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The great Kate Moss decks her little fairies in flowers for her nuptials.  If it’s good enough for her, it’s most definitely too good for me.

Hawaii Photo Diary

Jul 26, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Travel, Uncategorized 2 Comments Tags: Hawaii, inspiration, photography, travel

 

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the waterproof iPhone case really works
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the secluded cove that we found, sprinkled with a few naked dudes. fern Hawaii Photo Diary

ferns. which make me want to finally plant my mesozoic garden

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Fern House

Jul 24, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Style 6 Comments Tags: Hawaii, inspiration, lover the label, sigerson morrison, style

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Lover Serpent dress, Sigerson Morrison Dali wedges

For the last 24 hours, we’ve been shacked up near the Halema`uma`u crater (what a mouthful) which literally means “fern house.”  As the legend goes, the pig god Kamapua’a attempted to woo the feisty feminist Pele and instead they hurled fire and rain at each other and he turned into a fern surrounding her crater home.  Our little chic shack (courtesy of VRBO) is nestled in a forest full of these ferns that emerge red, for natural SPF, and mature into beautiful green things.  To honor both Pele and the pig god embodied in these ferns, I decided to wrap myself like a tight pork sausage in this rusty red lace casing.

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I can’t be bothered to put makeup on.  Sorry. I’m in HAWAII.

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Three Ring Circus

Jul 21, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Gems 3 Comments Tags: Diamonds, engagement ring, inspiration, vintage engagement ring, wedding

More vintage diamonds for your viewing pleasure!  I came upon these three Old European Diamond engagement rings from the 1920s (my favorite era).  Advantages are that white white diamonds were uncommon during this era which means that they mostly have a little color (which equals smaller price tag and more character), some filigree and pretty details.

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Top to bottom: Vintage Solitaire Ring, Old European with Baguette and Filigree detail which sadly is SOLD, Art Deco Marquise Ring

Backless White

Jul 19, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Style, Uncategorized No Comments Tags: Christian Louboutin, inspiration, Linda Farrow, Outfit, style

 

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StyleStalker dress, Christian Louboutin espadrilles, Victor Osborne Hat, Linda Farrow Vintage sunnies

We are off to the Hawaii today for another wedding!  I definitely packed this dress which is a perfect beach throw-on (and off), did not pack the sky high LB espadrilles that I got at a Barney’s warehouse sample sale years ago.  Excited about shaved ice, tuna poke, sending Julia off to the land of marrieds, kayaking out to Captain Cook Monument to snorkel with dolphins and tomorrow night? We are night swimming with MANTA RAYS.  I’m so freaking excited.  I got a case for my iphone that makes it completely waterproof…I will let you know if it works.

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Florally Yours

Jul 17, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Style 2 Comments Tags: Dogs, floral dress, inspiration, Outfits, style

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Stones dress, Marc Jacobs shoes

The LA heat + humidity combo finally broke so to celebrate I decided to venture outside on my striped towel/blanket that I got in Sayulita last year.  I also got this absolutely enormous dahlia at the Farmer’s Market a few days ago only because I had never seen a one so big!  The dahlia and the nice weather inspired me to go floral for an afternoon while rolling around with my littles.  I usually never skew so girly but sometimes it just feels right.  

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A trick about this big Dahlia I learned: put it in warm water when you get home to set the bloom and then change the water everyday.

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bling ring

Jul 16, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Gems 1 Comment Tags: diamond ring, Diamonds, engagement ring, inspiration, Jewelry, vintage engagement ring

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Catch your breath for a second.  And tell your man not to worry because this ring, from Erie Basin where I got my vintage wedding band, was sold long ago.  Engagement rings are such high pressure decisions that the guys have to make so either you have to drop some major hints or you better just do it yourself.  This one sports an Old European center stone which is extra sparkly in low light and candle light (my ring is the same cut so I speak from personal experience).  Kind of cool right?  If I were a dude, I would go broke getting my lady this bauble.  That would get me out of trouble for at least a few months…or maybe just one.

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Jul 10, 2012 By gaowmichelle in Style 1 Comment Tags: fashion week, inspiration, Outfits, street style, style, tommy ton

Wow. Just checking out all the street style from the shows in Paris, Milan, et cetera and am seeing a lot of stuff that I WANT.  Or at least will find good knock offs of and feel good about it.  Tommy Ton, as usual, snapping the creme de la creme (all images via Style.com).

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This Chloe dress has been haunting me in my dreams.  I have a thing for pleats, love love love them.  And I’ll take them mirrored sunnies too.

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Canon v. Nikon.  Who cares? At least they agree on this beautiful summery lace-ish dress.

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This was me yesterday craning my neck at this glamazon to ask her about her pinata skirt.

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Hipster backpack alert! All is forgiven though because that floral dress is gorge.

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When I am feeling edgy, I always like to reach for any “animal roaring/snarling” graphic t-shirt.

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I don’t know why but I can not get over how freaking cool this claw knuckle ring/s is/are.  What is it? I don’t know but it would make a perfect addition to this year’s Halloween costume.

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The pleats again.  This time haunting me with beauty and elegance that comes in the form of lace and strategic color blocking.

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Proof that mirrored bluish/green sunnies make anyone look really good.

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and lastly, TWINSIES!

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