The Scene


Late night







= late start this morning














Decided to brave the midday heat and check out The Viceroy.












Nabbed a table under a scary mirror that also provided a front row seat to some fright fest sights by the pool.










Thankfully the food and drinks made up for the Ed Hardy-ness all around us.
















Regretfully, this was the end of the road for Mr. Architect and Silver Haired Fox. They had to head back to L.A. after lunch. Boo hoo.



















They didn't miss much. Just more glorious lounging and laughing in the pool until dinner time.



















Me cooking the most I've ever willingly cooked.






In my life.












And Mr. D eating the most he's ever eaten.







In his life.






The Outfit
Marc by Marc Jacobs dress

The Accessories
J Crew belt
Alice Roi clutch
Chloe sunglasses
Cole Haan sandals

The Grade
B+







The Commentary



Wanted to rock summer edgy like Rihanna today























Maybe attempt the see-through trend ala Gwen





















But the end I went for what I do best: classic girly princess.




















I'm more of a Blair than an Amber Rose after all.

























Nothing wrong with that.




















Just could have upped the ante by pairing the floaty dress with more of the moment shoes.
















Love that my attempt at edge - a neon belt - matched Daisy Duke's neon bandeau.






Just like my graying puppy and Silver Haired Fox were both pretty in plaid.


















Nothing like fashionable hot chick besties.

The Scene
Celebrated Daisy Duke's 25th birthday tonight. Spent most of the day trying to remember what I did for my quarter century celebration - lo those seven years ago. Think I had a rockstar party. Wore a leather skirt and too much eye makeup and Mr. Diabolina dressed like Eminem. Meh. Our theme parties and costumes have definitely gotten better with age.









Daisy Duke's had probably the most sophistiCAT 25th birthday ever. At a sleek new wine bar in Venice called Salute.

They have this cool set up where you can sample a variety of wines with a prepaid card. Amazing if you love wine.

Since Mr. D and I don't we got our grub on. Enjoyed some of the best calamari we've ever had. And we've had alot of calamari in our day ;)

Loved catching up with Lauragami about work and life. And recent fashion woes. She bought this delish Theory dress on sale for $80ish. Only to have her little sister find a virtually identical one at Forever for $20. Doh!

While we gabbed fashion, Danny B gabbed chimps gone apeshit. He was so obsessed with telling us about that Travis attack that he almost forgot to mention that he's whisking Daisy Duke's off to Thailand!!! F and YAYAYAYAY!

Most of Daisy Duke's friends gave her cute travel related gifts for the trip. But I got her this subtly blingy ring from Banana. Flowers for a flower ;)








The Outfit

Thrifted blazer

Banana Republic tank

Robert Rodriguez pants

The Accessories

Marc by MJ earrings

H&M necklace

Alice Roi clutch

Forever 21 bangle

Jeffrey Campbell sandals

The Grade

B+




The Commentary
Today's outfit was inspired by all the NY Fashion Week looks I've been drooling over.

Interesting blazers





With cropped pants












And snakeskin shoes



And statement necklaces












With all those influences in mind, I decided to challenge myself and build a look around this necklace




A decent substitute until I get my hands on this Marni











This Phillip Lim




And this Malene Birger

Chose the tank first and then the striped linen jacket. Not a bad boyfriend blazer option. Got it for less than $15.

Added the black pants followed by the snakeskin clutch




Another decent substitute until I get my hands on this Miu Miu bag. Ugh. Adore.

Knew I had to wear pretty high heels tonight since Lauragami and Daisy Duke's are both 6 feet tall. I inevitably look like a geriatric chubs midget next to them. Wah.










Love how the cropped pants display the shoes so perfectly.

Made me feel super on trend.

Made me think I might not have to invest in all these other strappy neutral delights currently on Shopbop.

Though I think these Bottega's are a must. Maybe for my 32nd birthday???