I first went to London when I was 15. During that trip, I bleached my bangs blonde and got my left ear pierced for a second time. When I arrived home, my mother was very upset about these things. Good thing I didn’t tell her that I smooched a 20-something guy during the whole flight…
anniversaries
Glovely Jennifer Lopez
I just noticed that in her 2004 Play video, Jennifer Lopez wore both fingerless gloves and finger-only gloves — a couple of years before those looks became more widespread. Play WendyB in 2007 Lindsay Lohan in Chanel fingerless gloves in 2007Photo from JustJared Paris Hilton in 2006 A five-finger half glove is currently sold out…
Jaded
I guess Henry is tired of posing with beautiful purses, because he couldn’t hold back a yawn despite the beauty of my new lace Prada bag. Thank you to MrB for taking my very subtle hint and getting me this lovely anniversary handbag. (Rest assured he did not pay that inflated eBay price!) Or maybe…
Bows and Blogversary
Breaking bow news! This purse is the perfect accessory for any boob or butt bow. Valentino clutch$1,095 at Bergdorf Goodman And this vintage Ungaro has a sweet waist bow. $1500 at Vintage Couture Separately, I am celebrating yet another anniversary, having started this blog a year ago today. I’ve done about 700 posts since then….
Backup Dinner Outfit
Mr. B and I had to celebrate our anniversary last night because he has a work-related event tonight. I had outfit trauma while getting ready because I put on a vintage dress only to decide it needed alterations. This is what I wore instead. T-Bags dress, previously seen here.Dolce & Gabbana peep-toe booties, previously seen…
Mickey Mantle’s Number
MrB and I are celebrating our seventh wedding anniversary today. The traditional gift for the seventh anniversary is wool or copper. It’s also traditional to experience a seven-year itch. I think I’m going to combine those two traditions and get MrB an itchy wool sweater. What, no good? Okay, maybe I’ll do copper. Hello, Officer…
Remembering Mr. Chubbs
Two years ago today, Mr. Chubbs left us for the Great Doggy Bed in the Sky. He was a dog of excellence!
Oh, Happy Day
My husband and I started dating exactly 10 years ago today. I don’t know if this is from 1998, but it’s probably close enough. Also, happy birthday to GeorgeB! GeorgeB