The Scene

All kinds of boo-hoo today. It's just that the week has become a never-ending loop. A super not sweet version of Groundhog Day. Feels like my life is happening somewhere else. Without me.

Feels particularly tough as I sit front row center and watch one of my dearest friends living out his dreams, surrounded by talented mentors, applauded (literally) for doing what comes most naturally.

Today I couldn't stop watching this video Peach sent me of him performing last Friday. So beautiful. Every time I watched it today my eyes welled up with tears. Tears of pride.

And, I guess, tears of hope. Hope that one day soon I'll find the stage to play out my gifts.

The Outfit

Image wrap sweater

Kaytone Adeli pants

Forever 21 top

The Accessories

Forever 21 necklace and bangles

Marc Jacobs earrings

Jefferey Campbell sandals

YSL purse

The Grade

B for Blah Basics

A for Awesome Accessories
F is for Fake Smile

The Commentary

Today's outfit matches my blah mood. Grabbed simple basics. Threw them together without any particular genius. Just a good ole boring work outfit.

But if you look closely you'll see how the accessories make the look Spring 2009. Without spending lots of money, you can feel "of the moment" but still office appropriate. Just takes a little attention to detail.

Trend #1: Snakeskin.

Like leopard print, snakeskin is a fashionista staple.

A classic that works amazingly well as a neutral.

But with just the right hint of attitude and sex appeal.

Adore all the exotic skin shoes at Prada and Louis Vuitton and Jimmy Choo and Louboutin this season. But all are well over a $1000. Even these GZ's are $600ish. My Jeffery Campbell's cost under $100. Resale, baby!!!

Trend #2: Statement necklace

All over the runway this season.

Some graphic.

Others tribal.

Many others bejewled

Most are pretty easy to recreate on a recessionista budget with a trip to your local fabric/bead store.

Just think about how you can add contrasting textures and colors in complimentary, striking ways.

If you feel like easing into the trend think of your clothes as a blank palette and let the necklace take center stage.

If you are feeling bolder, don't be afraid to mix patterns and palettes.

Trend #3: Stacked Bangles.

Stacks



And stacks of bangles

Earth tone bangles




And wooden bangles

Futuristic bangles

And carved bangles

Try mixing contrasting shapes and colors. Think thematically not matchy matchy.

Oh and try them with a gorgeous purse. Always helps :)

Behold the bold jewelry I am currently coveting. From $5 to $5000. Something for every budget.

The Scene
Wake up to another beautiful morning of nom nom nommy treats

And Jordan Catalano ;)

Said bye to all our peeps and headed into Reno for our midday flight home.

Take in the staggeringly beautiful sights we missed driving in to Tahoe at night.

Feeling all kinds of emotional today. For so many reasons. Partly because I don't want to head back into work on Monday. Partly because this weekend I just felt off. Separate. Different. As I listened to stories of childhoods spent skiing, family traditions, of fathers and siblings, of craving domesticity and children...well, I just couldn't relate. Ended up feeling surprisingly discombobulated.

Thank goodness I brought along the Obama book, Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance. That I can relate to. See so much of my own journey in his. Am currently on the part where he goes to Kenya for the first time and meets his father's family. He details the exact emotions that stir in me whenever I go back to Guatemala, visit my mother's family, feel haunted by the ghost of a father I never met.


So much heavy stuff swirling around inside. So much I want to write...but when? Sigh.





In the afternoon, I met up with my mom for manis and pedis followed by sushi. She is non too pleased that I skiied. Ugh. Tells me I could have killed myself. Realized how much of my fears as an adult are still tied to her overprotection when I was child. Fascinating...

Ended the night with just what I needed: a fabulous night surrounded by creative pretty party people. Joined Peaches and his lovely co-workers for some cocktails with a side of cackling.

The minute we sat down we were told to spy the celebrities in the back corner table. I squinted excitedly since the girls were all atwitter.

There in the darkness sat Amy Poehler's husband Will Arnet, the new blond James Bond Daniel Craig, my favorite Jim Halpert from The Office aka John Krasinski and Mr. Oscar nominee/Madonna ex himself SEAN PENN! UGH. The motherload of Hollywood hotties!!!! Our poor vaginas.



(The minute I snapped this picture I was curtly told photos weren't allowed at the Chateau. Whatever. I had the money shot - ninja paparazzi style ;)





And then the night gets even better. The star of Peaches' show joins the par-tay!!! Everyone calls him The. Ugh. Such a delish man in that delish pink shirt. I was probably more star struck about him than the table of TV/movie stars. Any man who can do this with his voice has a written invitation to my vag. Seriously. Engraved.

As if the night wasn't amazing enough, Peaches' bff from the show eventually joined us. ADORE THIS MAN. Met him in Chicago in 2007 when Peach took me to the show's holiday party.

We are kindred spirits. Especially when it comes to mocking a Peach.









After all these years, Peach and I have such a funny dynamic. We are like siblings - except both of us are only children so we don't quite know how brothers and sisters really relate to each other.



All I know is we are each other's biggest fans. And yet we live to cut each other down to size. It's always entertaining.

Adore him. Such a light in my life - so supportive and hilarious and piggie and talented and just sparkly. So thankful we get to spend time together this month. I'd be all kinds of maudlin otherwise.

DAY
Forever 21 leggings and hat, Cashmere sweater, Polo puffer , and Uggs.
The Grade
ABC is for Airport Blah Casual.



NIGHT

The Outfit
Forever 21 dress
American Apparel leggings
Vintage coat

The Accessories
Fashion District bangle and scarf
Steve boots
Chanel earrings and bag

The Grade
B for I'm Back.


The Commentary
Would have loved to channel the Karadashian sisters traveling to Sundance today. So much black, luxe hotness.





This Gwyneth outfit would have been perfect for traveling too. I die for those boots.









Was dying to sass it up tonight after three days of casual blah.





Decided nothing says sass like the latex leggings. Probably because of High Heels and Sweatshirts' recent post.

Upon seeing me, Peach proclaimed the ensemble "sexy." Ugh. He knows I hate when he says that word.






He draws out the "s" in a way that gives me the creepy crawlies.

Pondered wearing the day's hat out tonight like Jessica and Nicky.




And some fur like this impossibly gorg European. But didn't want to look too forced for a quiet night out.









Decided I could use a bit of a pop hence the purple eater scarf.










Wish I had chosen a top that was a little hotter though.

Especially for the stars in the house. Wouldn't have had to resort to making my signature "hot" face. F.




I'm so retarded.