tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24069269434160675122012-01-26T03:00:45.387-08:00Francesco Garance Dore Styledeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comBlogger10021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-92122324243128611002011-11-17T12:41:00.000-08:002011-11-17T12:41:05.079-08:00Dynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautiful StyleDynamic And Beautifuldeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-68338780127538247872011-11-17T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.818-08:00Richard and Carol: A Lifetime of Style TogetherCarol and Richard are one of my favorite couples. They are both fantastic artists who bring style into every part of their lives. Check out the short interview below for more insight into how style and art impacts their life together.1. You say you are extravagantly exuberant in your lifestyle, but minimal in your living space. Can you expand and explain?We like our environment to be neat and deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-39574151523216856922011-11-16T18:38:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.818-08:00Graham & Green Charity OpportunityI LOVE this idea from Graham & Green!It's a unique opportunity to help homeless charity Centrepoint; by bidding on a one off piece of art from 13 of the best in the world of design. With designers like: Ronnie Wood, Manolo Blahnik, Katie Hillier, Lee Broom, Barbar Hulanicki & more! If you feel you want to bid on any of these one of a kind resin stag pieces, just go here. I obviously highlighteddeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-27144087264463900992011-11-16T17:55:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.819-08:00Thank You....Thank you sooooo much to these sites/blogs for featuring my work or designs! It was really cool being on the home page of Style At Home magazine this week too! Thanks, I'm so grateful!If you've featured OR are featuring Made By Girl or Cocoa & Hearts, pls email me. I'll try to add you into the next thank you post! deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-61236784518178209712011-11-16T13:00:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.819-08:00Book Review: Word As ImageSince I mostly review books about interiors and fashion, it's always nice to get something a little different. And since one of my favorite things is typography, "Word as Image" by Ji Lee was a fun break. Ji Lee is the Creative Director of Facebook. Who knew?!?! The book runs on a simple challenge: create an image out of a word, using only the letters in the word itself. One extra rule: only deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-65946084162336520122011-11-16T09:32:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.819-08:00"The Real Secret is Being in Love With life and Realizing What you Have.”I often get asked how the Advanced Style ladies stay so beautiful and active as they age. I have learned over the past three years that it is important to stay interested in the world, to never stop learning, and constantly be inspired by new things. I asked 80 year old Joyce what her secret was and she responded, "The real secret is being in love with life and realizing what you have." Joyce deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-14472389031182562092011-11-15T11:31:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.819-08:00Style as ArtCarol MarkelSue Kreitzman The ladies above are two of my favorite Advanced Style artists. Sue Kreitzman splits her time between London and New York, where she works on her amazing sculptural collages and paintings. Carol Markel,in the amazing Prada sunglasses, lives and works out of New York.She makes everything from hats and jewelry, to wonderful collages and videos.People always ask me what deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-34155135893727094002011-11-15T00:00:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.819-08:00Photography Genius, William WaldronWilliam Waldron is another fantastic photographer who amazes me with his work. He lives in NYC & has worked with some of the biggest companies out there, from Elle Decor to Coach. His photographs exude character & seem to take you away to another place...one where there aren't iPhones or computers present. Don't you think??Looking at his images I'm reminded of that vacation to Europe I'll somedaydeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-48892424438187263532011-11-14T21:21:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.819-08:00Instagram FavesThe Doctor's ClosetThis picture was taken by Monika. She seems to know how to style my LOVE prints really well don't you think? In this pic she got two Gold Love prints - hers & his! Coco & KelleyI love this Wine label too! Glad to see Cassandra & I both like it. In fact I may buy it for Thanksgiving! Song of Style What a cutie.....such an odd place to take a nap. This would never be an option deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-2511744474700010922011-11-14T13:47:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.820-08:00She has arrived....deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-85350386014103666492011-11-14T00:33:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.820-08:00Winter ReadyThis woman is winter ready in her faux fur trimmed coat and matching hat. She told me that she bought her sunglasses from a vendor on Madison Avenue, for five dollars. They provide a great touch of color and attitude to her cold weather gear.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-33262053950772864872011-11-13T20:27:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.820-08:00Photography Inspiration: Hannah BlackmoreHello everyone! It's Monday & it's back to work for many of us! How was your weekend? For me, I took things easy - however, after posting that I was looking for CONTRIBUTORS for Made By Girl, I had a TON of emails!! I'm literally still looking through them.... So far, I've narrowed my choice down to 6 contributors - 2 more to go! I have NOT contacted anyone yet, so if you haven't gotten an emaildeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-18354327025504286682011-11-11T08:28:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.820-08:00Thrifting is FunYou don't have to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks. I'm in San Diego visiting my parents, and the other day I found a beautiful St. John knit, for my mom, at a local resale store.She was so excited to get a designer piece for under $100. Debra Rapoport(above) shops almost exclusively at thrift stores. Her philosophy is to wear what's either "Thrifted or Gifted." Not only is it more deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-41202358000975031962011-11-11T00:07:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.821-08:00My Holiday Fashion Wishlist....If you thought my wish list was done, think again. Ha! I SERIOUSLY have to show this post to my guy in a 'not so obvious' way....ever done that ladies?!? Ok, so I CHEATED, I already have some of these items below.... like number 2, 5, 8, & 10 (in black). But I love them & would suggest any of them as gifts for sure! Holidays are great for gift giving & receiving - but let's always keep in mind deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-54519087980553791442011-11-10T22:51:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.821-08:00Contributors Wanted....These days I'm blogging on Made By Girl blog, managing my MBG Shop, painting for my Cocoa & Hearts site, marketing, answering lots of email everyday & maintaining my home life. It's a lot of work, and I've come to the conclusion that I may need a little help. So, with all that said, I'd love to recruit 8 contributors to blog here on Made By Girl! It's not going to be an easy task - but I'll deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-5346649147659890962011-11-10T09:15:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.821-08:00A Lady in VintageLinda is always dressed to the nines in wonderful vintage clothing and accessories.She says,"Vintage is elegant and timeless, and you can have things that no one else does.” Linda has a great sense of personal style, which has only gotten better with time. She embraces the freedom that comes with age and believes,“When you are younger, you dress for other people. When you are older, you dress fordeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-79796812829456255782011-11-10T00:01:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.821-08:00Crazy, But Here's My Holiday...Wishlist...I know, I know....the Holidays are still a month away, but I've decided to start my Holiday wishlist a little early. Like now.... Decorating my home is one of my favorite things to do, so for my home - these are things I'm really wishing for! Well, ok, I already have the lovely numero uno. unodostrescuatro cincoseissieteocho nueveHave you already started your own Holiday Wishlist??deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-66618853453688311482011-11-09T13:05:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.821-08:00My Review of The Marcel in NYC...Many of you had asked me about my hotel stay in NYC this past month. Well, I thought I'd write a mini- review about what the experience was like staying at The Marcel at Gramercy. The minute we arrived we were greeted nicely & they took care of us immediately by showing us around. The lobby was super chic with plenty of room to sit down & relax. We had a king size bed & a pretty decent room on deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-52002562810915324692011-11-09T12:21:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.821-08:00Happy Customer!Hi Jen! Just wanted to share a picture of my cocoa and hearts painting in it's new home at my desk. I absolutely love it. It's perfect. Thank You, Lynda Valadez Have you purchased anything from Made By Girl or Cocoa & Hearts? Do you have a picture displaying my work & perhaps a few nice words??? If so, email me pics & a sentence or two on how you like it. If chosen it'll appear on my blog! -imagedeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-20438846495841866032011-11-09T07:42:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.822-08:00Madison Avenue ChicOne of my favorite spots to photo hunt is Madison Avenue. There are so many chic ladies, window shopping for inspiration.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-56291220714826352432011-11-08T08:54:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.822-08:00Life and Style Tips From a 100 Year Old LadyYesterday's post showed how Ruth stays so fit at 100 years old.Who better than this amazing centenarian to change our perceptions on aging and prove that we can live full lives well into our later years. Check out Ruth's life and style tips below:100 year old Ruth's Life and Style Tips1."I never go to bed with my makeup on. that is number one.At night you must let your skin breathe."2."I use a deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-69478305404961703262011-11-08T00:01:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.822-08:00Book Review: Artistic InteriorsBefore leaving to NYC - a contact of mine sent me a book called, "Artistic Interiors' & it's a fantastic book - especially for those of you (like me) who love artwork! Whenever walking into any home, the first thing I notice is the art (if at all). I can't tell you how many times I've been in homes where the art was pretty BLAH....so for me, interesting art is something I really enjoy!Artistic deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-4462078128971255532011-11-07T17:04:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.822-08:00Coming Soon to Made By Girl.....For all those who emailed me, we'll be adding more BFrend bracelets by the end of this month! PLUS, we have a few more items coming in! Here's a sneak peek at what else is coming to Made By Girl! Exciting! -image by jen ramosdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-66542898089071583942011-11-07T14:20:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.822-08:00Neon At Neiman Marcus...Welcome back everyone! Hope you're weekend went well....Have you seen all the NEON over at Neiman Marcus?? I'm still loving this trend, especially in high heel shoes! I think adding some bright colors like the ones below will really add some interest to outfits this HOLIDAY season! I always enjoy pairing neon colors with GOLD, which in my opinion, looks the best! So how about you....?? Do you deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-60380494917699562802011-11-07T14:02:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.822-08:00Quick Pic-via my twitterdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-15252060143244716852011-11-07T08:55:00.000-08:002011-11-17T13:41:47.823-08:00100 Year Old Doing Pilates(VIDEO) Last week I went to Pilates class with my amazing 100 year old friend Ruth.Ruth stretches everyday, lifts weights, and attends Pilates class once a week at Center Studio. She told me that she started taking classes in her late 80s. They help her feel strong and healthy and relieve her aches and pains. Ruth says that you are never too old to exercise and stay active. People always comment that deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-82723353621399055382011-11-04T17:14:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.823-08:00More From My NYC Trip....Friday is finally here....do you guys have any plans? Traveling anywhere?? I'll be heading to a dinner date tonight with my guy - can't wait! Oh & as promised, here are a few more pics from my trip to New York City. My family was so excited to see me & I was so grateful to be able to spend time with them. While I was there, I visited several different places - and below are some of my favorites! deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-70320506785590855742011-11-03T15:40:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.823-08:00Advanced Style Profile Rose:100 Years Old Never Looked So GoodOver the past three years, I have met so many wonderful men and women of all ages. They have proved that age is just a state of mind and that style and creativity, do not end, but advance with time. Rose is one of my favorite 100 year old ladies. She is always impeccably dressed and in great spirits.Rose will be one of the featured ladies in my upcoming book . If you would like to pre-order a deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-15565552052967444422011-11-03T14:27:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.823-08:00Dog Fashion...Both of my dogs have relatively decent looking collars. Well, one of my dogs does, the other one just has a hand-me-down collar from one of my previous dogs & it's PRETTY DARN OLD! In fact he only wears it when we go outside. My female boxer is a bit more SPOILED & she has a nicer collar..... but it has little round studs that SCRATCH the walls in my home whenever she rubs against them! Argh!! Sodeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-38636139767273140722011-11-02T18:27:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.823-08:00BlogWorld Expo in Los AngelesI am heading to Los Angeles this weekend for the BlogWorld Expo. If you are in town come see me at the Los Angeles Convention Center. I'll be talking about my blogging experience at the Google Blogger Booth #314 on Saturday,November 5, from 1-3 pm. I'm excited to meet some of my favorite bloggers and share how using Blogger has led me to build a career out of my creative passion.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-8247439816873267532011-11-02T13:29:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.824-08:00Another visit to Kate Spade in NY....Back in May I traveled to NYC & took some time to visit Kate Spade down in Soho. I absolutely love that shop! Don't you?!?I swear, I could spend hours browsing it. In fact I even wrote about the shop in May, and the decor has been one of my favorites ever since....Check it out here! This time around, I visited Kate Spade & the decor was just as pretty, take a look! Do you have a Kate Spade in deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-11560027961173432822011-11-02T12:33:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.824-08:00The Holiday Guide by Emily Henderson...Have you guys seen the HOLIDAY GUIDE by Emily Henderson?It's a 238 page guide full of gift giving ideas, downloadables, giveaways & behind the scenes look at HGTV Design Star Winner & Host of Secrets from a Stylist. Emily Henderson! Thinking about what to wear this Holiday season???!? Well, I was HONORED to be a contributor to this amazing issue- & pick out 5 Holiday Party Outfits that would deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-38396870159423128342011-11-01T20:34:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.824-08:00Madison Avenue StyleI ran into this absolutely charming 90 year old woman on Madison Avenue. She spent the morning looking for inspiration in the shop windows of some of the world's best designers.I asked her for some style tips and she said,"Everything I am wearing is old, but I know what looks good on me. I have a three way mirror, I get dressed up and play."deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-59110064415291240072011-11-01T14:22:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.824-08:00Belmont Design GroupHello Everyone! I missed you guys while I was away -but I had such a FAB time in NYC! I can't begin to tell you how great it was to be back there! Visiting my family & old friends again was awesome! I even got to meet a few bloggers that I only knew online! Photos of my trip coming soon!!Anyhow, now that I'm back it's back to blogging! Today I wanted to introduce you to designer, Alison Royer. deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-71699409631518390022011-10-31T13:05:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.824-08:00Guest Post: By DrewHello dears, Happy Halloween! I'm Drew, over from the design and fashion blog, Coral Cafe. I am extremely thrilled Jen invited me to share with you today while she's back from her vacation & settling in! Made by Girl is a daily visit for me and being a graphic designer myself, I find numerous amounts of inspiration and tips on interiors, fashion, art and design by following Jen. Today, I'm deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-61832403703674850332011-10-30T19:48:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.824-08:00Helen DruttThe other day I had the privilege of meeting gallery owner, professor, and jewelry and crafts collector Helen Drutt. My good friend Debra Rapoport has been exhibiting in Helen's shows for years, and she knew that she was a perfect candidate for Advanced Style.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-90403397123995408872011-10-29T09:54:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.825-08:00Your Weekend....deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-81449402979210957122011-10-29T09:50:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.825-08:00Guest Post: By AshlinaHi everyone! It's Ashlina, interior designer and blogger at TheDecorista. I was beyond thrilled to guest blog for Jen while she comes to visit us here in New York City. I adore Jen and am so excited that I get to share with you (her loving readers) my favorite things about this city that I love so much!!I just moved out here from LA a few months ago and have found these 7 places to be AMAZING anddeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-35256299917701875102011-10-28T12:59:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.825-08:00In NYC still...deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-48141621715444232582011-10-28T12:22:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.825-08:00Guest Post: By ChassityHi there! Chassity here from Look Linger Love popping in to talk about my art fetish. We all know and desperately love Jen's Cocoa & Hearts shop, so today I thought I would introduce you to some more amazing artists that I think you'll love as well. These pieces are fabulous, and naturally, they're all "made by girls". Very talented ones. In fact, I think you'll highly approve of this first deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-11708006498606791442011-10-28T07:28:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.825-08:00All in The DetailsWhen its comes to style, any advanced fashionista will tell you that it's all in the details. The right accessories can add a touch of glamor and elegance to any outfit.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-77686031060159774452011-10-27T09:08:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.826-08:00Guest Post: By Bradley AgatherHi, readers! It's Bradley from Luella & June. I'm thrilled to be guest posting while Jen spends some time in The Big Apple. I've put together a small round up of my favorite accessories around my home. You'll see quite a mix of things here - from thrift store finds to new pieces from some of my favorite online shops! I hope you enjoy!1: This Jim Dine painting has been with me for my entire life! deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-64944648680173222512011-10-27T07:52:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.826-08:00Advanced Style InteriorsThe ladies of Advanced Style are not only masters of style, but they are great interior decorators as well.Here are some shots and outtakes from a shoot for me.style magazine in Germany. It was great fun shooting these wonderfully stylish women in their own environments.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-67457462866209557552011-10-26T06:07:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.826-08:00Matching Vintage Hat and CoatI try and feature a little bit of everything on Advanced Style. I am drawn to people who have a strong spirit and pronounced sense of personal style. Style is the starting point to a greater conversation on aging gracefully,creatively, and full of vitality. One day you may see a woman with pink hair, or an outrageous hat, while the next day I'll feature an elegant lady who prefers more classic deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-24236026412470079262011-10-25T23:15:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.826-08:00Guest Post: By LaurenHello everyone! My name is Lauren, and I blog over at L.A. in the bay, a fashion and design based blog. I am an avid reader of Made by Girl, and was so excited when Jen asked me to do a post for her while she was in NYC! Today I am going to be sharing with all of you my top 10 picks that you should all have for this Fall. 1) The cape - so amazingly chic, and a must-have for your fall wardrobe.2) deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-7660404867824161142011-10-24T22:35:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.826-08:00Guest Post: By Erika BrechtelHi Made By Girl readers, I'm Erika Brechtel of small shop! So thrilled that Jen asked me to share eight of my fave home accessories with you today. And the best part is, since these are fairly recent purchases, you can make them yours too. Talk about instant gratification! I've got this colored pencil + brass holder set on my desk. It's pretty to look at AND functional.Don't you hate loose remotedeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-83136157977660318602011-10-24T18:37:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.826-08:00Pink Fringe HatI met Piazza at the Stephen Jones exhibit wearing a stunning silver hat and grey coat. She came all the way from Detroit to hear Mr. Jones speak, and see some of his marvelous hats on display. Piazza is wearing one of her own creations above, a favorite of her customers in Detroit.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-75437679834449516692011-10-24T07:52:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.827-08:00Guest Post: By Jamie MearesHi errbody! It's Jamie Meares, from I Suwannee, and Furbish Studio. I'm excited to be posting while Jen is in NYC (jealous!)At my shop in Raleigh, NC, we try our very hardest to cultivate a collection of fabulous bits that add that extra layer of polish to your home. Here's a round up of my must-have home accessories... all those special little touches that make a room photo-worthy! deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-76782032382520692852011-10-23T17:26:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.827-08:00100 Year Old Ruth Lifting WeightsRuth,100, lifting weights, in a favorite pair of glovesJoyce, 80,with some of her favorite vintage Chanel accessoriesA few months ago I shot an editorial for a German fashion magazine called me.style with some of the ladies and gentleman from Advanced Style. I was one of five photographers chosen to work on a story about "Fashion and Fame", and the only one to use models over 40. Check out 100 deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-71043099184390166182011-10-21T18:17:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.827-08:00Your Weekend....-image by jen ramosdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-48027464200416754812011-10-21T18:13:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.827-08:00My Inspiration This Week...Hi Everyone! It's finally Friday & tonight we fly out to NYC! Thank God we've managed to pack all of the orders from the last few days...it's been a MAD house around here let's just say. Plus, I already miss my pups who were taken to boarding earlier today, boo hoo...On another note, I wanted to highlight some images that have really inspired me this week! Some old some new, but nonetheless deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-53958153644440818682011-10-21T06:48:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.827-08:00How to Wear a Floral CoatI saw this woman on the Upper West Side, on my way to hear a talk by Stephen Jones. She looked stunning in her floral coat, a perfect color palette for Fall!deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-37413421748140112502011-10-20T17:09:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.828-08:00Cocoa & Hearts News....Hello everyone! Yesterday morning I added 13 (8x10) paintings to Cocoa & Hearts - and then added 2 more (8x10) & a large one today! Wow, that's a lot of paintings!Anyway, all have SOLD except for 4 of them. Thank you so much to those people who purchased - we'll be sending them before I leave to NYC this wknd!! Here are some of the ones still available! Enjoy! -images by jen ramosdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-79739208178536336702011-10-20T06:53:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.828-08:00Advanced Style on Brazilian TVMy Advanced Style party with Tavi was just featured on Brazil's popular fashion program GNT.Check out the video above, which includes wonderful interviews with some of your favorite ladies.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-71635502066353339162011-10-20T00:12:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.828-08:00A Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas...I'll be heading to NYC soon & staying at the Marcel -will tell you all how that goes after I get back. However, if you're heading this way to Las Vegas, there's an interesting new hotel in town called Rumor. I know, it's a CHEESY name, as most Vegas places are - but this is a boutique hotel & in this city, they are rare. It's close to all the main hotels on the LV strip for those of you who enjoydeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-25868194901058681822011-10-19T15:14:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.828-08:00bFrend Bracelets Now at Made By Girl!!!For the first time ever....Made By Girl is carrying something other than artwork! I'm so excited to announce that we now have bFrend bracelets - all handmade by artist Monika Hibbs! We added these pretty pieces yesterday & we're already SOLD OUT of the HOT pink -sorry! But, we do have a few other colors available -check them all out here. We're also bringing in other items into the shop down the deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-20925890739796704082011-10-19T05:30:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.828-08:00The New Old Hollywood Glamor:TurbansI have always admired the glamor of Old Hollywood. When I was a kid my grandma and I would watch old movies together, and I was struck by the style of ladies like Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo,Bettie Davis and Grace Kelly. The ladies I photograph are a reminder that glamor is always in style. Turbans are not only one of my favorite accessories to photograph,they are also an easy and practical waydeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-29140042330768296042011-10-19T00:00:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.828-08:00Michaela's Bedroom Re-do....Michaela Noelle a lifestyle blogger who recently re-did her bedroom has agreed to share it with us here at Made By Girl! It's a very girly looking room & from the looks of the before pics, she did a fantastic job! She describes the whole process below in her own words...Dresser: I found the dresser at a local consignment store, and upon purchasing, it just had plain green and blue drawers. I newdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-69359340219384377942011-10-18T21:04:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.829-08:00Gold Love Print...How cute is this pic? The Gold Love prints you see here can be purchased via my shop: Made By Girl. -image by Monika Hibbsdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-36827934609502979732011-10-18T17:26:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.829-08:00Quick Pic-image via my twitterdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-17863280284885688162011-10-18T00:01:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.829-08:00Book Review of Chicago Spaces: Inspiring InteriorsOf all the books I've reviewed - I have to say this is one of my FAVORITES!! I'm not just saying that either. I'm serious. When one of my contacts at Agate Publishing sent this book over, I knew you all would LOVE it. The name of the book is: Chicago Spaces: Inspiring Interiors - just released this month! This book is by Jan Parr & the editors of Chicago Home + Garden with a foreword by Nate deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-24116508587415630162011-10-17T05:44:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.829-08:00Vintage YSL in Central ParkI saw this woman wearing a vintage YSL suit in Central Park over the weekend.She told me that she bought her suit over 20 years at Bergdorf's and that it is still one of her favorites. When I asked what her style philosophy was she replied,"First of all whatever is inside of you you have to believe in beauty. Beauty is harmony and harmony is the whole purpose of the universe."deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-84298909064572428552011-10-17T00:01:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.829-08:00Halloween Party Inspiration...Welcome back! We're almost at the end of October, you know what that means? Yup, Halloween. This is a SUPER fun Holiday -we can get dressed up, go to Haunted houses, watch scary movie marathons, go trick or treating, attend Halloween parties, eat lots of CANDY & so on! The last time I dressed up for Halloween was about 4 years ago. I was Amy Winehouse.... I even drew an "I love Blake" tattoo on deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-78100692734060308292011-10-15T12:35:00.001-07:002011-10-15T12:36:00.759-07:00PREEEETTT........PREEEEEEEEEEETT.....TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-71983592204000072982011-10-15T12:14:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.830-08:00Your Weekend...-image by jen ramosdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-81881721168040431602011-10-14T00:02:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.830-08:00What's Your Favorite Handbag??Ok ladies, this post is for you! I OWN about 30 handbags. I'm not sure if that's a lot - but if I had to guess, I'd say YES! Every 6 months to a year I try to give one away... especially if I'm not using it. Either to a family member, friend or Salvation Army. The reason I buy a specific handbag is because I like the design or I like how it goes with most of the clothing I wear.... + Good deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-10988335172966296872011-10-13T16:39:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.830-08:00The Colorful Life of ZoyaA few days ago I posted a picture of 72 year old Zoya dressed all in black. Here she is again in a much brighter dress and floral sweater. What first drew me to photograph Zoya, was her confidence and beautiful spirit. Style isn't only about the clothes we wear, but also how we carry and express ourselves. Zoya's lives a colorful life filled with music, art, and fashion. Her style is a reflectiondeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-9639377067472681132011-10-13T12:18:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.830-08:00Entertaining in Gold...Hello everyone!I'm already thinking about the upcoming Holidays, Thanksgiving & Christmas. I love Holidays! First, the world (for the most part) gets to celebrate these important dates.... & two, we get to DECORATE our homes for entertaining! Dinner parties can be so much fun...! For myself, I prefer to keep the guest list at about 5-6 people at my place - just feels more intimate. What about deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-66874842146940292192011-10-12T13:37:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.830-08:00Adore Magazine's NYC Issue....The newest issue of Adore Magazine hit the online blogosphere a few days ago & I felt right at home! The issue was all about NYC - where I was born, but don't live anymore unfortunately. However, I'll be in the NYC at the end of this month to visit my family! Woo hoo!!As I've said before Loni Parker, the creator behind the digital mag is brilliant! You can see the evolution of the publication deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-35602281101797158682011-10-12T02:32:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.830-08:00Tom Ford GlassesAsk any of the Advanced Style ladies, and they will tell you that a great pair of glasses can really make an outfit. Whether cat eye like the woman above or big and round like our friend Iris Apfel, the right glasses can personalize your look!deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-4891262540711422452011-10-11T13:59:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.831-08:007 Things I'd like to See in my Closet....1. kate spade 2. kate spade3. rebecca minkoff4. Yves saint laurent5. marco bicego ring6. michael kors ipad case7. kep jewelrydeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-30985385164925189292011-10-10T15:01:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.831-08:00Giveaway Winner !!!!Congrats to Marie From Blushing & Sweet blog- you are the WINNER!! Woo hoo! I'll email you shortly! Thanks to everyone else for entering and Jess LC for the prize!!! -images by danielle mossdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-21034057230600167832011-10-10T13:36:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.831-08:00Pal + SmithWelcome back.....before I draw the WINNER of the iPad 2 case, let me introduce you to Pal + Smith.The design firm, Pal + Smith - recently opened a boutique in Costa Mesa, California. It's owned by Melissa & Marc Palazzo, a design duo with a great eye for bold color & patterns! The store displays their talent throughout it's 4,000 square foot space, so you're sure to find something you like! Youdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-3809454523719246242011-10-09T16:00:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.831-08:00On The Streets of ParisLina Plioplyte and I are in Paris for the Shaded View of Fashion Film Festival where we showed one of our Advanced Style short films at the Centre Pompidou.We had a great weekend and now I'm off to the the South of France for a few days of vacation.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-56224200514949776522011-10-07T16:04:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.832-08:00Your Weekend...deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-2919559331780660172011-10-07T14:30:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.832-08:00Yves Saint Laurent Style Book....If you MUST have a book on your coffee table this Fall, let it be: Yves Saint Laurent Style Style Style. This book was published back in 2008 - so it's not new by any means, however it is one of my favorites!! WHY?? Because it covers 40 years of YSL & has tons of fashion drawings (slash) artwork....just gorgeous! When you flip through the pages you'll notice the the artistry in every design, deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-69305743589693756032011-10-06T16:04:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.832-08:00Cocoa & Hearts News....I've had several inquiries about the next round of Cocoa & Hearts paintings that will launch. Well, I decided that I'll be adding a few more to the gallery sometime before my trip to NYC on October 22. So, if you want to be the first to hear about it, make sure you subscribe to the mailing list on the Cocoa & Hearts homepage. Unfortunately, I can't hold paintings so if you see it, grab it before deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-30742326018622480862011-10-06T15:13:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.832-08:00Quick Pic...-from my twitterdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-43308088995486172572011-10-06T14:55:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.832-08:00Book Review: Exotic TasteAfter a few days of being sick, I'm back! Those who follow me on Twitter I'm sure know what I've been dealing with - and thank God the worst is over, crossing fingers! So...today I'm reviewing Exotic Taste, Oriental Interiors by Emmanuelle Gaillard and Marc Walter. The book was sent as a gift to me by one of my contacts at Vendome Press & I thought I'd share it with you. Though there's NOT a deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-40884151029928139482011-10-06T11:41:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.832-08:00"Style is Like Music, Everything Must be in Harmony"At 72 year old, Zoya is confident about what she likes . I asked her how she would define her style and she replied, "I'm my own brand. A little bit Chanel, a little Zoya." Zoya taught piano lessons for many years. She compares style to music and says that, "Everything must come together organically in harmony."deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-32810220156541689072011-10-05T19:01:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.833-08:00Bye for now...deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-13547782355263901682011-10-05T07:25:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.833-08:00Ilona Royce Smithkin:How to Turn an Old Umbrella Into a Stylish AccessoryEvery time I visit my good friend 91 year old artist, Ilona Royce Smithkin, she has something new and exciting to show me.Whether its an umbrella that she has turned into a scarf and matching bracelet, or an old scarf made into a beautiful gown, Ilona's creations are always colorful and creative.What is so great about Ilona's style is that she has so much fun putting everything together. She is deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-23287798932930518322011-10-04T03:52:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.833-08:00Christina Viera:Stripes and Polka DotsI was running errands on the Upper East Side when I ran into one of my favorite Advanced Stylistas, Christina Viera. Christina is a master at mixing unexpected combinations of patterns and proportions to create a smart, idiosyncratic look.She told me that she always dressed differently but as she has gotten older she has felt a great freedom to wear whatever she wants.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-74001889248127824232011-10-03T15:45:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.833-08:00Opelle Handmade Leather Handbags...I love a handmade bag or clutch... don't you?? Tassels are a cute addition to leather bags these days & I'm really into these from Opelle leather handbags. They're made to order by Amy who is an independent handbag designer in Toronto, Canada. She sells them all via her Etsy shop & from the looks of it I'd say my FAVORITE is the camel colored one below! Perfect for Fall don't you think?? She deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-3774168040699926872011-10-02T20:30:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.833-08:00Bicycle ChicThe ladies of Advanced Style look chic no matter what they are doing. Style is not only how we dress in the morning, but it is a reflection of how we take care of ourselves-- In the wise words of 71 year old Beatrix Ost,"In your body is a good place to be."deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-30446747258796325962011-10-01T13:15:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.834-08:00Your Weekenddeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-54997831536399442692011-09-30T02:43:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.834-08:00iPad 2 Case GIVEAWAY !!!!UPDATE : Giveaway has ended.This Friday I'm bringing you something pretty cool....I'm sure many of you know JESS LC & all the cute jewelry she sells via her shop right?!!? However, did you know she's designed some really cool Leather iPad cases?!?!?! Oh yea, these things are colorful & stylish! To launch these cool cases - Jess has offered to GIVE one away to a LUCKY Made By Girl reader! The one deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-26980603981145446692011-09-29T21:44:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.834-08:00Advanced DetailsOne of the biggest trends in street style photography is capturing great detail shots and accessories. The ladies I photograph all tell me that accessories have the power to transform an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. These women have had time to amass wonderful adornments and can easily mix and match them with any outfit. What are your favorite accessories?deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-8064292452866789332011-09-29T08:35:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.834-08:00The Advanced Style Book:Available For Preorder on AmazonToday there is a wonderful write up about me in the New York Times Style Section--My grandma would be so proud!You can read the entire article online HERE . Also my book, due out Spring 2012, is now available for preorder on Amazon, HERE. It will be full of photos, style quotes from your favorite advanced stylistas and a great interview between Ilona Royce Smithkin and Dita Von Teese.I just got deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-47997405231895524092011-09-28T13:50:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.834-08:00Ponchos For the Fall....Fall is officially here & I CAN'T wait to wear all my boots & blazers. This FALL I'm looking to buy a poncho for my upcoming trip to NYC at the end of October. I don't know about you...but I remember back in the day I'd spot someone wearing a poncho on the street & think - "who the heck wants to wear something that looks like a bag??!?!!?!?!?" Guess what.....Now I WANT to wear this bag! deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-18038179359783598022011-09-28T12:37:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.834-08:00Advanced Style Profile of a 100 Year Old LadyTo my great surprise,I ran into Ruth just days before her 100th birthday. She had just gotten out of Pilates class on the Upper West Side, when I spotted her. She told me that she was getting ready to cruise off to Bermuda with her boyfriend in a few days. Ruth's motto is to celebrate everyday and to not look at the calendar. She likes simple and elegant clothes paired with great accessories. deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-22075584110890384762011-09-28T07:06:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.835-08:00Real VintageSometimes our most cherished items are ones that we have held on to throughout the years. Many of the women I stop to photograph proudly announce how long they have had a certain dress or wonderful vintage accessory. I told this woman that I take street style photographs and she immediately smiled and told me that her dress was probably older than I was.deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-43240410365080989802011-09-28T01:00:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.835-08:00Accessories at Burke DecorAfter thinking so much about accessories..... I decided to pull together my favorites from Burke Decor.I SERIOUSLY thought about buying two of these Barbra Cosgrove horn lamps for the floating shelves - you know, placing one on each side. However, I decided NOT to spend a TERRIBLE amount of cash on accessories just yet! If I change my mind, I'm sure you'll know! Have you purchased items from deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-5474138843034887942011-09-27T14:40:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.835-08:00Accessorizing....This past weekend I went out & purchased a few items for the floating IKEA cabinets I posted about here. I read ALL of your comments & suggestions on what I should place on the shelving & believe me, there were lots of good ones, so thank you!!!! Many of you has suggested adding lamps - but it isn't wide enough for a decent sized lampshade...& I didn't want to get mini-lamps, so I scratched thatdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-76095923992322161102011-09-27T13:56:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.835-08:00Feeling Better...Sorry I wasn't around yesterday- but I hope everyone had a great weekend! A lot of you thought that I was SICK- as in a COLD...but in reality my back got hurt. While vacuuming my bathroom yesterday with a dirt devil, I leaned over & then got back up & BAM!!!! O-M-Gosh....my back felt like someone had punched it!!! I needed to lie down right away! So, I was in bed most of the day yesterday & deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-79323018369070705782011-09-27T04:49:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.835-08:00Corey Lynn Calter Loves Advanced StyleLast Spring I met designer Corey Lynn Calter and team, for lunch in the West Village, and an idea was born. They were inspired by the style and spirit of ladies, like Ilona Royce Smithkin(above), and thought it would be great fun to have them self style the CLC collection for a small shoot. We called up 91 year old artist and performer, Ilona Royce Smithkin, and she thought this sounded like a deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-65550663765429693702011-09-26T11:54:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.835-08:00See You Tuesday!deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-65963594529948087822011-09-25T18:13:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.836-08:00Milan Fashion Week:Advanced FloralI saw this woman enjoying a cappuccino with a friend near Corso Como in Milan. I wanted to ask if I could take her photo, but decided to wait until she finished her conversation. A few minutes later, I turned around, and she had already left.Luck would have it that I ran into her a few hours later near Brera. I asked if I could take her picture and she explained in Italian that she doesn't speakdeworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-64128318870726947872011-09-23T16:41:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.836-08:00Your Weekend ... -from my iPhone deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406926943416067512.post-89998592520818791522011-09-23T00:02:00.000-07:002011-11-17T13:41:47.836-08:00Floating Cabinets Are Done....Thank God Friday is finally here - aren't you glad?? Today's post is about a DIY project we worked on in our home. Check it out....So after my master closet was done, we decided it was time to tackle the dining room area. The wall across from the table looked TERRIBLY lonely & sparse. I'd been on a SERIOUS & frustrating hunt for a sideboard & came up with nothing every time! Well, I won't lie, deworthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903371095192259185noreply@blogger.com