Monthly Archives: July 2013

My Pillow Obsession

Confessions of a pillow hoarder. 
Affordable way to spruce up your indoor or outdoor sitting areas. PILLOWS! Bright ones, patterned ones, striped ones, polka dots….DO whatever it takes. JUST add some pillows my friends.
These pillows take a simple grey couch and make it oh so fun!
hi awful face
why so serious?
its just pillow talk!
Declaring my love for pillows.
Small ones are @homedepot 10 bucks each on sale!
Futon is from IKEA
1. MIX PRINTS!!!! (but keep the color scheme a running theme) THAT RHYMES. See below…I stayed with the grey, maroon, beige, white, black theme.
2. Use different SIZES! (small, rectangle, square, huge etc)
3. PLAY PLAY PLAY! PLay with how you like them arranged. Mix em up a bit and see which suits you the best.
#diy #fashion #stylist #makeover #prints #pillowsrule #canthelpmyselfilovethem









Vintage Belts

Most people forget about the ever omnipotent belt. It can be a very powerful tool in your closet. Cinching in your waist. Giving a pop of color or texture to an otherwise dull affair. They have become conversation starters for me many times over.
I am a FIRM belieber in the power of the BELT> Especially a vintage, one of-a-kind, interesting, sexy one.
Think colorful, think leather, think fringe, think grommets, think animals!!!! A super cool belt can up the ante on a simple black/white/red dress. Take that dress and put it with a few different belts and you have spent your money wisely. Numerous outfit options! WHOOT WHOOT!
Below……from top to bottom:
Brown rose belt- Wasteland Vintage $28
Tan with Fringe- Mom’s from 70’s
Red 80’s Elephant- Wasteland $20
Silver stretchy- Ex Boyfriend’s Mom’s from 70’s
WrestleMania Gold and Brown- Also Wasteland $17 BUCKS!

OKAY – Below I paired a silk maxi dress from H &M (69.95- I had a gift card) with the fancy gold, black and red elephant belt pictured above. The dress can be very versatile based on the accessories. This look is great for going on a hot date, a casual cocktail party or to pick the kids up from school. Do what you will.  I don’t recommend sitting down in it in a dirty garage though.

MY Point being…..source some belts from flea markets or local thrift shops. NO ONE EVER buys them I don’t know why. It’s super weird. Lucky for me…I nab all the good ones. Me is smart.

PHOTOS BY @HARMONIEVERETT www.harmonijoyphotography.com

I call this one ‘Puts Baby in The Corner’

Alice and Olivia Heels, H&M Silk Dress in Stores now. This is a size 10 which is a bit big for me but I bought it because I couldn’t leave without it! Belt- VINTAGE

And here is the Brown leather…..Hair in a sloppy bun….peach NYX lips, and an edgy gladiator heel. You could put a denim jacket with this and it would be great for a day trip wine tasting, or brunch! (I overdress….for everything)

sort of a messy photo so I tried to filter it to trick you out of seeing how badly this is tucked.
Steve Madden

PS:
Behind the Scenes photo of my amazing studio.

The White Shirt. Subtle Sexy.

Update: forgot to add this look to the white shirt post! Girls. Night. Out. 






my head looks weird.

HOLY FILTER BATMAN!

THE SIMPLE WHITE BUTTON UP.
It is often overlooked.
But never paralleled.
Chic. Effortless. (Affordable)
Yet we all forget her/him.

That was my poem to white shirts. Romantic huh?

I don’t have access to a professional photographer so these are the best its gunna get right now. I get a kick out of the fashion bloggers who have AMAZING pics every day but the same exact outfit on. SHORTS and a top. That’s it. Nothing exciting. Nothing too creative or informative. Just here are my skinny shaven legs and some links to buy stuff. (expensive stuff and in this economy we all need a break)
I prefer to help people wear stuff they own…and/or go and experiment with some new items. Think different. Get excited about wearing something you have never considered before.  Shop with gusto!!!!
Take a SIMPLE WHITE BUTTON UP shirt and dress it up!
Not just for work or walking around after a romp in the sack with a white collar banker….. Lose the pleated khaki pants and lose the crocs. Throw on some heels and a jean you feel sexy in and BOOM> there you have it.
I always like to add a lacey bra underneath that is NOT white. A pop of color or simple black lace really takes it up a notch to sexytown.

Shirt-  Nordstrom Rack. 25 bucks.
Shoes- Aldo
Jeans- Forever 21
Jewelry- my old vintage gold stacked

GREAT OPTIONS and everyone has a Target close by!



DIY Muscle Tee

Love Bites. I have sooooo many random t-shirts that I never wear just wasting space in drawers and closets. 
Sound familiar? 
Scissor time. Cut them up!!! 

NO Big deal if you wreck it- you weren’t wearing it anyway! 

Cut it i[… then throw on a chunky necklace (and a padded bra in my case) and BOOM-   Rock n’ Roll tank.  

I forgot to take a before photo. Smart Karla. Here are some screen grabs from my brilliant instavideo.
Before. Regular old t-shirt.

1. Cut off the sleeves -just enough so a little bra can peek out.  That means cut an inch or less or more ..below the armpit seam. Cut more if you want more bra to show….common sense. Make sure they are even….OR not and be wild and crazy.  NO rules here.

cutting thingys.


nice face.



Sleeve be gone.
other sleeve.

2. Next, Cut up the neckline. 

I usually take my scissors sharp edge and run it along the line of the edge of the collar. Separating the two pieces essentially. Make holes in the collar. Cut it off if you are angry with it. Easy way to get more cleavage showing.

I cut a few slices in the chest. I wanted to show some skin.




Tough to see on the black but I made a few horizontal slices in the material.



3. Make any additional holes where you please. (Front and back)  It’s always fun to have a little unexpected hole party in the rear. (so to speak)

4. Then throw it on and delight in your new/not new item of clothing. 

And FINITO!! New/Old shirt.

A statement necklace always looks awesome with these shirts. Throw on a cargo pant or skinny jean with some booties or a heel and you are ALL set. 

Love both of these options. One is on sale. One is expensiveo.
Steve Madden. Just love him.

http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=102320&DirectSearch=friona


http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=98031&np=157_363

ignore the stack of paperwork on my desk that I am ignoring.

the top hole isn’t as crooked as it looks. Bad selfie angle.

Pajama Game

Get yo Pajama Game on! 
Pajama-like pants, not actual pajamas. I’m sick of stuffing myself into skin tight jeans. Over it. 
Plus it’s too darn hot anyway. There’s an simple way to be casual yet chic with these easy breezy slacks.
Yes, these  slouchy, baggy, loose fitting pants can be sexy!  
How to make them sexy not sleepy….
Wear with a HEEL!!!!!
Add some leather.
Get your slutty on with your top….ex: low cut, see through, long armholes so you can see the bra etc.
This offsets the masculine baggy pant.
I always like to be conscious of the feminine vs. masculine with my outfits.
Leather and lace type of thing. It creates balance for me. TOO much girly can be overkill. Too much masculine and you may as well be celibate.
 Silk Pants  #broadwayandbroome @shopwasteland  / muscle tank #LnA / bag vintage from Playclothes in Burbank/  shoes #pourlavictoire  #stylist #fashion #ootd #ootn #stylista #pajamasrule #notbedtime #sleepnaked 
Ignore the ugly feet and admire the gorgeousness of the stilettos.

My favorite vintage purse.
Another silky pajama like pant look…
I personally like to roll the ankles a bit….otherwise I can start to look really short. So short ladies…keep that in mind. Show some ankle. It will help.


Vintage Shopping and Mixing prints (2 blogs for the price of 1)







Like a Lioness on the HUNT for vintage Gems. I absolutely love VINTAGE!  I adore Wasteland. WHY? 
Because I can go there with clothes I never wear anymore. Items I just want to be rid of for various reasons (ahem too small….bored of them etc etc) You can sell them and get money towards NEW old stuff! (or get cash)  Many vintage and consignment stores do this; Crossroads is another terrific one. Google to see if there are any in your ‘hood! 
In the pic above I am shopping away at Wasteland, Studio City. There are quite a few of them all around Los Angeles. Besides Fox’s in NY its my GO-TO store. I prefer to get original items that no one else has. Below are the little baby gems I scored on this trip…..
Lola Photobomb.
Brown leather rose belt.
Black leather fringe pencil skirt.

She’s claiming the skirt. Sexy beast.
Modern silky pajama pant. Color is a bit off in this pic. Roll up the cuff and wear with a heel and BAM sexytime!
They are more of the purple hue seen below. I will do an # ootd with all new items to show how I wear ’em.

OLD MAN HAT! Love this hat so much. Hawaiian print sash. Hat- 15 bucks,  No makeup= priceless.

What I wore to shop. 

Mix Up your Prints!!!!  We all know how much I like to mix my metals….but even I am wary of mixing prints sometimes.  It takes a REALLY good eye to wear mismatched prints. I can’t pull it off very often. All the “looks” you see in the fashion mags with mis-matched prints are like CRAZY intense. Just a little bit of a mix goes a long way.  I experimented today and
I doubled up the leopard. The pleated floor sweeping skirt and leopard shoes are a similar but teensy bit different print. Then the hat has a hawaiian print sash around the top. RISKY Karla! RISKEEYYYY! You never know until you try.

PLay! PLay! PLay!

The Curve by NYX Cosmetics- Flawless Liquid Liner!

I am obsessed with this makeup line. Seriously obsessed. I want everything.

All of their products are affordable yet they act like the expensive brands in performance.
This little gem is every woman’s solution to liner mishaps.

I recently purchased their liquid eyeliner called ‘The Curve’. Now, let me explain something….liquid eyeliner sucks. It is really hard to maneuver and not look like a 5 year old who got into Mommy’s makeup bag.  One little twitch and you are done for….
NYX Cosmetics has created a solution for the spazzy ladies (or gents) like me! The Curve is an ergonomically designed little piece of deliciousness. It is CURVED for crying out loud. So you can get into the corners and make a perfect line without getting black crap all over your precious eyeshadow job that you already perfected so nicely.
Your forefinger essentially spoons the liner. Like an intimate lover.

yes, i put eyes on my hand. AND filtered the shot.


The Curve is around 15 bucks online. I got mine at Ulta Cosmetics. The box is huge you cannot miss it. Worth every penny.
http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-179-the-curve-tc01.aspx

How to directions from the website below:

My favorite part is the “can be used day or night”…Just in case you were curious about appropriate timing.

#NYX @nyxcosmetics The Curve. Every woman’s solution to flawless liquid eyeliner.  It’s seriously genius design helps big time. #favnewbeautyproduct #beauty #fashionstylist #stylist #fashion #spazz 

100 BABY!!!!! Zapatos.

MY 100th post!!!

What a milestone. Should I buy myself a pressie? Jewelry? Mani pedi? Show tickets? or….a new pair of shoes? OH!!! I did that already today.
March your asses to Macy’s STAT! HUGE shoe sale going on.
I got these bad boys…or girls rather for 44 buckaroonies.
They are the perfect shade of warm silver. These shoes are all the rage right now. A simple strap over the toes and ’round the ankle and BAM deliciousness.

Jen Aniston has been rockin’ this look for decades. Simple elegance with a side dish of slick, edible, dripping sex.  Too much? Sorry, I get carried
away when I score big at a sale.

They can be worn all sorts of fun ways. HOW you ask me?
Here’s how!

1. Pleats Galore.  Wear the strappy sandal  with a gorgeous high-waisted skirt and an edgy loose t-shirt tucked in. PHOTOS by Harmoni Everett

Jessica Simpson Hat from Nordstrom Rack, Top- Public Library
Pleated High waisted skirt purchased from Fox’s Off Price Designer, Orange leather Clutch was a gift from Dad, 

REALLOVE by Steve Madden
2. Hepburn Inspired- Super Skinny Pants and a silky Eyelet BOHO top.
Photos by Biddy Stoner
Black Jeggings- Paige, Top- H&M
Green Clutch- Vintage hand-me-down from @cescadarling, Large Rhinestone Cuff- Fox’s Off -Price Designer NY,  Bangles- white and black diamonds,  Spike bracelet is Vintage from my childhood Madonna days, Small silver and rope bracelet- Dogeared

3.  CASUAL COOL but still dressy! (real daisy in hair optional)

Boyfriend jean- Current Elliot, graphic t-shirt- Rushin Teens, vintage white eelskin clutch- flea market find

Necklace is a tricolor gold rosary.
I NEVER want to just blab information at you. I want you to be creative with your wardrobe. I prefer to guide you and help you be inspired. Whether that is with what you already have in your closet or when buying new pieces. SOOO…… with that said, feel free to copy, copy, copy….but also PLAY, PLAY,  PLAY! Don’t be scared to experiment with your clothes.
Arm candy- vintage spike leather from my childhood, white and black diamond bangles, vintage green stone bangle that was my Mom’s, and a small rope bracelet which I think is Dogeared

There you have it. GO BUY a pair of these. Calvin Klein makes these in all sorts of colors. Mine are Steve Madden. Originally like 80 bucks. I got these tiddly winks for $44. 

BINGO!

ALSO at…
OR March your ass to MACY’S!!!!
I LOVE THE BLUSH!!!! Super gorgeous.