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Miss J - Part II

After an incredibly busy week with three photo sessions (one full day shoot!) and working four days, there wasn't much time for family (much less online time) and we were looking forward to a quiet weekend together. We spent most of yesterday at home watching movies and hanging out. We made plans to go out today for part two of test shooting with the sis. We wanted to give her a new look for her portfolio. The one thing I am complimented most on as a photographer is my use of color and while I *love* that people share my love for color I wanted to create something different for her. I have been so inspired by the current old world classy fashion styles like high waisted shorts, wide leg pants, sweaters, and hats. I had such a great time putting these outfits together for our shoot and I really felt the photos wouldn't be complete without this vintage post processing. Jaydean was a rockstar today... I just love these. Well friends, you'll be seeing a lot of me this week. I hope you'll visit and say hi. Here's to a fabulous week, all! xo

Weekend Happenings & Shoe Love

On Saturday we finally had a chance to take our holiday family photo. Talk about last minute (!) but I did get our holiday cards designed and ordered. I thought you might like to see my sister's entire ensemble from her dance last week. Also, you can't see them very well but those are my current favorite shoes.. they're a soft hounds tooth with fuax leather heal and bow over the peep toe. So cute!

Sunday we went up to my parent's house for a little family gathering to celebrate the holidays with my grandparent's visiting from Georgia. In the photo with me is my sister, Aimee, and our grandma.  We had such a great time. I fell in love with these online but they were sold out so I made my own Saturday night. :) They were super easy and I love how they turned out. I used two types of yarn and size 18 needles, cast on 30, purled 30 rows (or however wide you want them around), and cast off. I sewed 10 buttons down one side and the holes were large enough to go through on the other side (if that makes sense).

And last but definitely not least, I just ordered these adorable new shoes and can't wait until they arrive! Both of these were on clearance which is just super, don't ya think? :) Find 'em here and here.

Supremely Smitten with Sock Dreams

If you've followed me over here from my first blog you may remember when I participated in wardrobe remix. I've decided to play again for a bit this year so if you'd like to see what I'm wearing check here for updates. I'll probably update for a week or two. Unlike for most people, this is my favorite time of year for fashion. Winter in Southern California and especially in the desert is mild so you can keep plenty warm and still be cute. :)

One of my daily reads is Emily of The Black Apple but I am just completely and utterly smitten with her fashion-y blog, Some Girls Wander. So, so great! Ever since I saw this post I have been dying to get myself a pair (or pairs!) of O Basics, over-the-knee socks from Sock Dreams. My order came in a few days ago and I haven't stopped wearing them since. Let me just tell you that these socks do not disappoint. I was a little skeptical at first since I wasn't able to try them on before committing to them but they're perfect - super soft and stretchy. I was concerned about how a "one size" might fit on a plus size but they're comfortable and look great (if I do say so myself). ;)