Home Sweet Home

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I have only lived alone once in my life. It was several years ago, while I was attending school. I had a wonderful little apartment about 10 minutes from school that at the time I didn't fully appreciate. I now miss the quiet time that living alone generates, the not living with someone who creates a dictatorship over the thermostat, and not constantly being told were my things can and cannot be placed.

My biggest regret about my former little apartment is that I didn't give it the love it needed and I didn't really make it a home. Knowing it was only a temporary arrangement (yes I view three years as temporary) I barely decorated it. Instead I carried in only the essentials and basic furniture. Never during the three years I lived there did I hang a single item on the walls.

Being the girly girl I am I should have painted the walls pink and brought in every feminine detail I could think of. My apartment should have been filled with sparkly, glittery things and full of warmth and softness. If I am ever afforded a do-over when it comes to my own little place I will definitely do it right next time.

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Let's Dance

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I have a huge problem with having two left feet and an extreme lack of flexibility. Although, maybe I'll never fulfill my dreams of being able to dance like the people I watch enviously on So You Think You Can Dance I can appreciate the beauty, femininity, and chicness of ballet inspired pieces.

So I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to fill your closet with soft pinks, floaty skirts, gentle metallics, ribbon-tied cardigans, lace camisoles, and sheer leggings.

Let's Dance by sunnydaysandstarrynights featuring a pleated dress

This pale pink pleated dress is delightful and makes elegance look effortless. Nothing says Swan Lake more than pale pinks, peaches, and nudes.

* Pleated dress $345 - mysugarland.co.uk
* Christian Louboutin oxford high heels $385 - bergdorfgoodman.com
* TopShop wooden bracelet $30 - topshop.com
* ASOS straw hat $155 - asos.com

Let's Dance 2 by sunnydaysandstarrynights featuring studded handbags

This skirt has amazing texture. It would be difficult to not feel sexy and sophisticated in this outfit.

* Ruffle skirt $65 - stylecompare.co.uk
* Top $265 - farfetch.com
* Prada Heels $370 - farfetch.com
* Marc Jacobs Handbag $705 - farfetch.com
* Diamond earring $243 - amazon.com
* Bracelet $9.74 - monsoon.co.uk
* Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray $85 - sephora.com

Let's Dance 3 by sunnydaysandstarrynights featuring stamped jewelry

Here is an another skirt with great texture. I can't get enough of all of the mixture of pale pinks, peaches, and nudes. Chanel is perfect for ballet inspired looks.

* TopShop blazer $135 - topshop.com
* Layered skirt $319 - frockaholics.com
* Yves Saint Laurent pumps $1,195 - cultstatus.com.au
* Anaconda agate jewelry - brownsfashion.com
* Chanel vintage earring $255 - farfetch.com
* Burberry Jewelry $255 - net-a-porter.com
* Forever21 necklace $20 - forever21.com
* B Low the Belt pink belt $129 - singer22.com
* Handbag - historyallabout.com
* Stella McCartney Metallic Sweater - women.fashionbeans.com

Let's Dance 4 by sunnydaysandstarrynights featuring gold jewelry

Shimmery light gold and soft pink is one of my favorite color combinations. Ballet flats are an essential item for all women for those occasions when heels would not be suitable.

* J Crew Chiffon top $40 - jcrew.com
* Skirt $30 - gap.com
* Stella McCartney button back blouse $440 - mytheresa.com
* Ballerina shoes $50 - nordstrom.com
* Christian Dior metallic handbag $119 - eluxury.com
* Juicy Couture ballerina jewelry $37 - nordstrom.com
* Juicy Couture gold jewelry $25 - eluxury.com

♥ Sunny

Upcoming Art Show! : D

Hi everyone!

I'd like to invite you to a reception and online viewing of my upcoming dual show with Julie B with Swoon Gallery!

I've created a series of small portraits on wood bowls of Japanese women and Japanese totem animals...

Reception info!

Friday, July 16th

6pm-9pm

Tub Tim Siam Restaurant

1806 Hillhurst Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90027

www.swoongallery.com

Please join us at a reception for the artists! 

Wine and light appetizers will be served. full dinner menu at the restaurant will also be available.

The show pieces will be available & on display in the private room of the restaurant.

If you cannot make the event, but are interested in artworks, or would like to be on the preview list, please email swoon923 at gmail.com

All Tied Up

As you may be starting to see I am a huge fan of ladylike fashion. And bows are no exception. I love the feminine embellishment and touch of romance they add. Best of all bows can be worn at any size, it doesn't matter how small or big they are, and they can be added to anything from a dress to a headband to a great handbag.

They also immediately make me picture Blair Waldorf (who by the way has been included in numerous lists for best dressed tv character) from Gossip Girl explaining that the bow on a headband should always be worn on the right side. You may also want to consider a little do it yourself project by adding a bow to a boring piece of clothing in your closet or consider wearing a ribbon instead of a belt.

Navy Lace Bow Front skirt, fasion-conscience.com $70
Bejeweled Bow Sweater, canada.forever21.com $36
Nautical Stripe Tope, matalan.co.uk $25
French Connection Gypsy Dress, johnlavis.com $100
Bow Embroidered Silk-Satin Skirt, net-a-porter.com $815
Sonia Rykiel Stripey Bow Caridgan, flannelsfashion.com $240
Donna Karan Silk Dress, brownsfashion.com $920

Monsoon Headband, monsoon.co.uk $7.72
Bow Earrings, tiffany.com $125
Faux Pearl and Bow Necklace, amazon.com $18
Sequin Bow Clutch, karenmillen.com $160
Navy Striped Bow Beach Bag, debenhams.com $19
Floral Bow Pearl Bracelet, topshop.com $22
Julia Smith Stripe Clutch, fashion-conscience.com $49
Valentino Satin Bow Clutch, net-a-porter.com $795
Kate Spade Bow Ring, nordstrom.com $65
Polka-Dot Bow Bobby Pins, canada.forever21.com $1.50

Bow - Splurge vs. Steal

Two similar looks. One is costs more than $350 than the other. Which is your favorite?
Lanvin Bow Embellished Cotton & Silk tshirt, net-a-porter $390
Vintage Bow Tank, jcrew.com $37

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Dressy and Delicate in Romantic Ruffles

There's nothing more romantic or feminine than ruffles. Since ruffles are light and airy they are perfect for Spring. They can be incorporated into your clothes for any type of situation. The pencil skirt below would be perfect to wear to an important meeting at work and the tank tunic would be great to wear while running errands on a Saturday morning. The Ardenb one shoulder dress is my favorite piece. The lilac color is beautiful for this time of year and I can picture anyone dressed in this receiving numerous compliments. The key to ruffles is to keep the other articles of clothing you are wearing simple.

The items pictured below are:
Women’s Lipsy Dress $74
Wetseal Ruffle Diagonal Tank Tunic $20
Forever21 Dress $30
Forever21 Top $20
Forever21 Ruffle Days Umbrella $5.50
Ardenb One Shoulder Dress $78
Juicy Couture Pointelle Ruffled Tank $42
Calypso Sweet Tart Ruffle Skirt $135
Jul Sander Ruffled Trimmed Pencil Skirt $895
Juicy Couture Pale Petrol Ruffle Scarf

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