Answering a Question: Adidas

I always enjoy reading all of your comments. They make me smile. So whenever I get a direct question I get a little giddy. Yesterday I received a question from a fellow blogger. Question and Answer below:

Duo Scarves

Just last week I was waxing poetic about the rain and all the warmth it brought to my little heart. Well, it's gone now. This past Friday the weatherman on the news tried to tell me it was going to rain for the next 90 days. Does that sound right? I mean, I've had the weatherman tell me it was bright and sunny when it was gray and overcast. Needless to say, the rain boots that I was so excited about purchasing (finally decided on yellow) are now on hold.

Jenny's Mouthwash: WTF Commercials

In 1994, when I was 10 years old, I participated in a research study.

I was put in a conference room at an ad agency with three other little girls, and shown various commercials. One was for Polly Pocket, another was for Mott's apple juice, and another was for Butterfingers (starring a fairly new character, Bart Simpson).

Sheer and Suede

There is a certain joy in being able to reinvent. It happens all around us: sometimes the act is so common, so revolutionary that the act often goes unnoticed. An egg that develops into a bird, the caterpillar that turns into a butterfly, the post-modern humor of leopard printed calf hair. The tank top that has now become somewhat "winterized" (and by winter I mean mid-sixty degree weather).

Laundry Day pt 3

Mod Hatter

The storms continue here in the Sunshine State. Last night a bolt of lightening struck so close to our place that the windows rattled (and I mean the lightening, not the thunder did this), and it was so bright that I even with my eyes closed I swear I saw my own iris. That, and it re-charged the glowing buttons on our remote control. Seriously. I checked.

I of course was completely thrilled by the storm, unlike poor Eloise my cat. She refused to come out from under the bed, and I couldn't stay in it I was so excited. I love extreme weather. 

Rainy Days Like These

Northern California has been getting some much needed rain this past weekend. The first day of the storm I decided that I was not going to let the weather affect my dressing. However one sheer maxi skirt and 3 inches of rain later, it was clear that mother nature as always, wins.

French Lessons: Le Palais du Louvre

Le Palais du Louvre of Paris is arguably one of the most famous museums in the world. At over 652,000 square feet in museum space alone (roughly equal to 11 football fields), it holds a plethora of history, art, sculpture, and surprisingly haunting tales.  The museum holds so many pieces of art that if you spent one minute in front of each the museum owned, it would take you 3 months to view everything. And, should you get hungry while viewing all of the magnificence, there is a McDonald's (MacDo) located on the lower floor. 

Orient Watch $200 Giveaway [CLOSED]

Knit & Brick

From my experience yesterday, I was determined to be better prepared for the weather today. I piled on the knits and layers - and even a knit...cap. Silly thing. I played around with a darker lip today as well; not too sure I like it. It's all about experimenting.

Winter's Grip: Lush and H&M

Well lovelies, did you make it through the night? It's been so cold here! Northern California is breaking records with it's freezing temperatures; in one part it actually going down to 16 degrees! I know, I know: for some of you that's the norm. For us it's not! 42 is cold here. For these photos I braved the cold just for you. My full length down coat complete with faux fur lined hood was hidden out of sight.

Silver and Neon

Bonjour lovelies! Comment tes week-end aller? My Monday was spent getting plenty of fresh air. We visited a friends winery, played tennis, went for a hike around the lake, and later had friends over for dinner. It was wonderful. Also, this weekend we celebrated my sister's birthday. 

If you follow me on Twitter, you'll know that I have been dying to get some more color in my life - I think this little green bag provided the jolt I was looking for.

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For today's Sunday Post I thought that I would share a few of my favorite posts with you. All of these mean something special to me, and I wanted to share them with you!

Shopping in Monaco took all of my willpower to create. Believe it or not, this trip to Monaco was a heartbreaking one for me to make. It was September 2009 and I had recently moved out to the South of France with the hopes of staying for (at least) a year. Within a month I had to return home. I was so hurt and so discouraged that I had to force myself to keep my head held high. I took a day trip to Monaco to take my mind off things, and I took the trip as a last "hurrah" before I had to leave. I had nowhere to sleep that night, and I was to catch a plane to London the next morning. The night that followed my day trip to Monaco was hell: it was spent cold, sleepless and without a bed - but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Feathers and Stripes

Lush sweater // Audrey dress // Etienne Aigner boots //

Mixing patterns for Friday. While getting dressed I really loved the concept of the outfit, but something was missing. Then I applied a bright lip color, and bam! there it was. The outfit was complete. Interesting how lip color can play such a large role. 

What are some of your favorite lip colors?

Yellow and Black Birds with Frida

Forever 21 dress (old) and scarf // H&M vest // purse purchased in Puerto Vallarta

It's the quirky items in my closet that get me out of my pajamas in the morning. For me there is no greater joy than having an item that requires a second look, or have a child take a glance, and then curiously whisper in her mother's ear. I have been stopped on the bus, the sidewalk, and even followed because of quirky items (but not in a creepy way!).

The Crazy Pant/s

This past weekend I went up north to spend a lazy and surprisingly warm afternoon with my sister. We drank root beer floats, tried on hats, and even colored a little bit. Sometimes it's nice to remember the simpler things in life, and not have feel like you're trying too hard.

Bouquet of Colors: Orange Bag and Jade Jacket

Why, hello there lovelies! My how things have changed since Sunday's post! How do you like it? The blog got a total, head-to-toe make over! Many thank you's to Melissa. (The little Eiffel Towers just kill me - in the best of ways!)

Smart is Sexy Sunday's: The Female Image

Today's Smart is Sexy Sunday's post was originally going to be about etiquette. Then while perusing around Barnes and Nobles, I stumbled across a magazine cover that instantly made me angry. That's when I decided that this post was going to be about the female and her image in media today. 

In college, I took a class titled Women Artists. We studied Camille Claudel, Leonor Fini, Cindy Sherman and so many others (these three just so happen to be my heroes). I remember how angry I felt when I learned of Rodin and his Camille. How I identified with Cindy Sherman and her "message of feminism", and how guilty I felt when I realized that I referred to male artists by their last name, and to female artists by their first (art history books do it all the time).

Sheer Dresses and Rust-y Walls

Lush Dress // Express cardigan (thank you Megan!) //Forever 21 scarf // Coach Bag // Target shoes

[Not] Made for Walking // Alexander Wang

I don't consider myself a very vain or prideful person, but these shoes are sure as heck bringing out some determination in me. I am embarrassed to admit that I have finally met my match in these boots. Who knew that an inadament object - ones that I am determined to wear - could cause me so much trouble? I can't walk in these! 

Brandy Melville skirt

It's Oh So Quiet // Velvet Pants

We Sparkled the Whole Night Through

David A. photography

Vest gifted from Megan // H&M sweater // Forever 21 sheer top (layered) and skirt // Michael Kors shoes

David A. photography

We sparkled, shimmered, sang, glittered and waltzed ourselves into the new year. Me, I even joined the Jazz band. I brought my own instrument as you can see!

PS A warm 2011 welcome to Mouthwash's newest readers Anca , Joanna, Angelica, Caramelista, Bibek B., Angie, Style-File, Eau de Glam, and ":-)". Haha. Welcome!! I'm so very happy to have you as readers!