Day Six: Every Guy's Crazy 'Bout a Sharp Dressed Gal...

Blazer: Cartonnier  

Blouse: personal collection - bought in Madrid, Spain 

Skirt: Theysken's Theory 

Belt: Theysken's Theory

xoxo,

& Pups: Cura, Albert & Margot 

It's Delightful, It's Delicious, It's De -- well, you know

Lovelies, my apologies for going amiss!

Yesterday, I received a delivery filled with the tender lacy goodness of a peachy-pink asymmetrical blouse {one might call it a poncho?} of which, thanks to one of D's precious sisters, I am now the proud owner!

Lacy Poncho by Billabong, Booties by Aldo  Pin It

I paired it with an India green paisley camisole, a camel-colored mini and some wide-ankle booties.

Swathed in my new attire, I stepped out with Ali -- also in her beach-city finest -- to enjoy some baja cuisine, an inspiring lecture and panel discussion followed by a late-night trip to the theater.

I had the pleasure of watching My Week With Marilyn.  Applause all around to Michelle Williams for her portrayal.  However, I was disappointed in the writing and make-up for Julia Ormond {be she ever-so-exquisite} as Vivien Leigh.  

I grew up in a small town in

Viven Leigh
Courtesy of Fashion Loves Film

the South and as a Southern girl, it is a right of passage that we watch Gone With the Wind countless times from the age of understanding {I was nine} on.  That being said, many of us dreamt of being Scarlett, inheriting her  decadent wardrobe, her temper complete with inescapable charm, terra and, of course, Clark Gable's affections.  Often sided with that obsession is one with the devastatingly beautiful Ms. Leigh.  Hence, the following {I'd like to think} educated assessment: 

Viven Leigh's bouts with manic depression and real-life Scarlett-isms are widely known.  Julia Ormond, with her innate delicacy, indeed played Leigh as a warm and loving individual yet, overall Leigh was written as a bit weak-willed and/or mild-mannered {call it what you will} and her beauty not properly pronounced.  

Albeit, the film is My Week With Marilyn, this bitter pill was swallowed & is now duly noted.  

Moving on.

I'll end with two new finds 

{soon to be gifts for unsuspecting friends!}: 

Left: DELETTA  Halter: 

Beige w/ Coral accent & Mustard tie
Right: Beautiful Bottoms London 

Antique Bird Drop Back Playsuit

PLUS, a Friendly Feature   :

   Bohemian Bisoux Vintage 

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Deletta Halter pairs best with:
BBV's The Cora (cir. 1960's) 

& BBV's The Hepburn (cir. 1950's)

Don't You ❥ Wouldn't You ❥ You'd Better

Free People headpiece

I know I promised to update you on our Three King's Day conviviality


... so here it goes.  D did the right thing and went to Anthropologie.  Who knew a scientific study of humanities would become the key to any girl's heart!  I'll definitely be showing off some of the most outstanding choices he made -- in the future {wink}.  One of them, the Spindly Stripes Cardigan was a huge hit.  I'm a bit of a glutton for loungewear that also poses as stylish daywear.  In the case of this dashing piece, I've already found it useful as

•  a California-winter jacket over a favorite sequined party dress
• a wrap-blouse, when paired with a waist-cinching belt or eye-catching brooch 
• the perfect touch to your skin when fresh out of the shower or climbing out of a warm bed (pair with lacy chemise & hot tea)

Anthropologie Spindly Stripes Cardigan

In the meantime, I spent months, days and hours combing the photos of our many travels around the world.  D has forever asked "when will we (we means me) put together albums?".  It must be noted that we ARE foto-rific folks and never return from a journey without at least one-thousand pictures.  
I digress.  

Picking through, redoing so, editing, printing &  framing, DONE.  22 photos in total surrounded by candle-light, one package of croquettes and 2 caramel éclairs from Portos {Burbank} ...and a couple of gifts still in the shipping vortex.

By the way, if you haven't been to Portos {they have two more locations in Glendale and Downey}, this is one of the BEST places to 

A. sit down and eat with dear friends (I went with my best gal pal and her dapper gentleman courter), 

B. do as I did and bring back a collection of delectable delights in one of their proper pastry boxes as a gift for that special someone or, 

C. order to-go for any occasion and simply enjoy!

Darlings, I must be off to prepare for this evening's outings.  Of course I'll tell all tomorrow.  

...Somebody to love ~Jefferson Airplane

Grace Slick: (Person, v, adj): fierce to the power of the cat's pajamas

v. I'm gonna go Grace Slick this thing.

adj.  That was so Grace Slick of you.