Beige Doesn't Have to Be Boring

Today's color from the Magical Calendar is white, but I have that covered forever,since I wear a white exam jacket at the hospital. So I was free to get creative and wear whatever my little heart desires. Here is the result:

This is a tan leather pencil skirt, topped with a Joseph A sweater. I took the opportunity to wear my new Calvin Klein belt that I picked up in Orlando.

Here's a closer look at the rocks around the neckline of the sweater, as well as my statement necklace.

I went with my Mix No 6 shoes from Nordstrom.

On my right arm, my matching Swarovski pieces - a Nirvana ring in Black Diamond, and the Infinity bracelet.

On my left arm, a handmade leather bracelet, and my creepy green ring, also from Nordstrom.

Then I put on my gold lurex blazer from Love 21, and my bronze leather gloves. This got the Elli seal of approval.

I have been a little sick since Sunday, and didn't have the energy to show you my latest purchase from Evine. It's a Donna Salyer faux chinchilla weekender bag.

Here's a closeup of the thick beautiful faux fur.

It's a nice big bag. It can easily hold a weekend's worth of stuff. I'll be using it later this month.

Of course, the big silver logo. When it came, Elli inspected the package and it's contents.

She liked it initially, but needed to get a closer look.

She eventually deemed it plush and nap worthy.

Also, my January Birchbox arrived. It was addressed to "The Vivacious Rosemary Holtzman". Indeed.

From left to right:
1) Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray - I have gotten a few Amika products and loved them.
2) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion - one of my all time favorites. Clinique runs their gift with purchase in April and October. This will tide me over until then.
3) Eyeko Fat Liquid Liner - liquid liner scares me, but I'll give it a try.
4) Oribe Cote d'Azur Eau de parfum - didn't smell it yet so we will see.
5) Whish Coconut CC Body Cream - smells good, is supposed to leave a shimmer.


So let's mega-link!! First, Liz at www.shoppingmycloset.com, as usual. Then www.sydneyfashionhunter.com, an adorable Aussie. Next, Tameka at www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com has Who's Wearing What Wednesdays. And finally, a lady that I have been unintentionally ignoring lately - Lindsey from www.thepleatedpoppy.com.


Have a great day, and see you all later!!

"Cash"ing In on the Color Red

My Magical Calendar dictated that the color for today is red. I personally love red, and think it's one of the best colors on me. So this is what I chose to wear today.

This red sweater is part of a two piece cashmere set from Neiman Marcus. It has a matching cami that is already in the dry cleaning bag. Underneath, I have an embroidered tank top from Clio, and a skirt from Intriguing Threads, that I got at Stein Mart. Continuing with the red theme, I am wearing my Calvin Klein pilgrim shoes.

These are one of my favorite pairs of shoes. I actually bought them once, they died, I had them repaired, they died again, and then I saw them in a consignment shop and bought them again. With this, I wore another one of the necklaces that I got from EBay a few years ago.

It has a large amber stone in the middle. I believe the other stones are glass. You can see the rose embroidery on my tank here. I just happen to also own the matching cardigan for this tank, but I went with the cashmere because it's warmer.  On my right arm, I have a black leather and red bead cuff, and my new ring, which is garnet and citrine, and huge.

Here's a closeup of the new ring.

On my left arm, my yellow gold wedding set and a silver Brighton bracelet.

And that's about all for today!! Let's do two links - first, Jess from www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com has Turning Heads Tuesday. Then, Laura at www.walkinginmemohisinhighheels.com has Trend Spin. Take a look at these fun linkups, and have a nice day!!!

Yet Another Alias

This weekend was NOT exciting. On Saturday, all we did was go visit my mom in the Skilled Nursing Facility (where we got an EARFUL of how horrible everyone is, even though they're not) and then go to Wal Mart. On Sunday morning, I woke up feeling terrible, so I stayed in bed all day long watching bad Lifetime movies and drinking NyQuil.

So I was somewhat revived by this morning, and since the color for today is Ivory, I decided to sport one of its aliases, winter white.

These are wool Ann Taylor slacks, along with an animal print sequined tank and my black Escada blazer. For a belt, I used goldtone links with scarf print ends.

You can also see the tank better in this picture. I wore my black coral necklace.

On my right arm, the matching white enamel and crystal ring and bracelet from Saks.

As an example of how bad I must have been feeling on Saturday, Doc wanted to go to the mall to look in a bookstore, and I went over to Saks. I didn't even feel like looking around. I just sat there and stared at people for a half hour and then went back and got Doc. On my left arm,

Another matching ring and bracelet duo, this time in yellow gold and diamonds. I had to choose between two pair of shoes, and decided to go with my animal print booties, since they have fewer matching options.

And on the top of all this, my black satin trench from Elle, in case it rains.

Now, onto Monday's links!!! First, Ana Luiza at www.northwestblonde.com has Start the Week Stylish, and the theme is boots. My booties are close enough. Then, Deb at www.elegantlyfashionable.com has Classy Monday. I feel classy in this getup. Then Cherie from www.stylenudge.com has Shoe and Tell. More bootie luvin'. And finally, Rachelle from www.pinksole.com has How I Fall. So have a great day, and here's to me feeling better.

Oh Oh Oh It's Magic....

Ah, the good old seventies, and their corny songs. But the real meaning behind this post title is that I am now doing something fun that I did several years ago.  I purchased a Magical Calendar, and for every day, it lists the color of the day. It's fun for me to decide on an outfit based on what color the calendar suggests. Today's color is pink, so

This satin baseball style jacket came from Nordstrom, purchased many years ago. It has a Chinese pattern.

Underneath, I have a grey sweater dress of unknown provenance, along with grey suede boots from JC Penney.

In order to continue the pink motif, I am wearing a necklace that I got from EBay.

I think it's just glass, but it's still pretty. On my left hand, my new pink adventurine ring makes another appearance.

On my right hand, a tanzanite ring that is also quite substantial in size, (but not a knuckle buster like the adventurine).

And that wraps up my rhapsody in pink.

As you may know, SoCal has been hammered with storms for almost a week. Usually, Kenni and Vinni are totally outdoor dogs, and don't have a doghouse. They do have a "den" that they have created and furnished themselves in one of the poolside large planters. But we wanted to provide them with an added level of comfort, so Doc got them some temporary low cost housing.

As the senior member of the Affordable Housing Coalition, Kenni got first choice of side and furnishing.

As you can see, Vinni got a bit schemped - all the towels ended up on his side, but the rib bones ended up in Kenni's territory. And you can also see that he had something to say about that.

Meanwhile, our little Miss Elli reclined in comfort and dryness in her lair in the home office.

She doesn't get what all the fuss is about.

So onto our Friday linking!!!  First, Dawn Lucy at www.fashionshouldbefun.com has Fun Fashion Friday. Her theme today is fanny packs - although I am not wearing one, that's another flashback from the 70s. Then, Jo Lynne at www.jolynneshane.com has Fashion Friday. And finally, Deb from www.elegantlyfashionable.com has moved from Monday and now has Fab Friday Blog Link Up.

So have a great weekend, and I will see you on the other side !!!

This is a Reminder - Never Complain About the Heat

Well, me and my big mouth. Remember, the other day, I was complaining about how the house gets too hot when the furnace is turned up? Well, yesterday, it absolutely poured in SoCal. They have been warning us about El Nino for months, and it hit and hit hard. So the wind blew the pilot light out on the furnace. I didn't get home until late, because my mom got discharged from the hospital and is now at the Skilled Nursing Facility where she lives for a couple of weeks, in order to regain her strength. After helping her, Doc and I came home to a freezing house. Long story short, the handyman will be by this morning to fix it.

So here is what I wore yesterday to move my mom and drive down the treacherous 405 freeway for and hour each way while it rained buckets.

I am wearing Bebe cigarette pants, a black turtleneck and a cashmere animal print cardigan from Joseph A. On top, I had my black satin trench from Elle, and my Chinese Laundry wedge booties. I did stay dry and warm. This morning, I dressed in my freezing bathroom in this:

This is the top part of the vintage Patra suit that I got in Santa Barbara, along with and Albert Nipon skirt. It is two layers of chiffon.

With it, I busted out the purple Austrian crystal necklace.

I am also showing the bugle bead detail on the Patra top. On my right hand,

The crystal and freshwater pearl bracelet that I got in Laguna Beach in November, and a new ring - pink adventurine. Here's a closeup of this beautiful semi-precious stone.

On my left hand, two Austrian crystal bracelets, a diamond eternity band, and an amethyst ring.

I wore my Bisou Bisou tweed coat with lurex and lace on top.

And finally, my grey Nine West shoes.

So let's do some linking!!! I missed Wednesday, so we will do that first. Liz at www.shoppingmycloset.com has Style Me Wednesday. And then Tameka at www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com has Who's Wearing What Wednesday. After that, we're on to Thursday. Alice at www.happinessatmidlife.com has Throwback Thursday, and Nicole from www.highlatitudestyle.com has Top of the World Style.

I'll leave you with a picture of the sunset that I took Tuesday evening, before the heavens opened up.

Maybe we will see that again one day!!! :)