Now I know everyone knows the name Tarantino, but does anyone know Tarina?  I puffy heart Tarina Tarantino. Besides the obvious that she loves the color pink, but her art is sooo  overtly girly I just coo with excitement.  I first came across her fantastic jewelry back in 2005 while shopping on Melrose in West Hollywood.  I had seen the pink head hello kitty jewelry on stars like Paris Hilton and Kelly Osbourne, but I didn't know she had such a wide array of pieces. She makes simple brightly colored lucite bracelets to giant neon flower hair clips to my personal favorite, her candy color skull jewelry.  Tarina creates the most luscious yummy candy colored jewelry that can be worn from day to night.  Best part the prices are really affordable!  {ok i know i chose some pricey pieces, but they are so gorgeous}  I just excited seeing her work.  I already own a few pieces, but i may have to pick up a few new items to show off!


1. Skull and Bow Drop Earrings $70.00
2. Pink Head Mod Toggle Necklace $88.00
3. Bubble Pop Multi-bead Charm Bracelet $240.00
4. Gothic Lolita Pink Head Mod Ring $63.00
5. Electric Butterfly Couture Waterfall Necklace $1,225.00
6. Lucite Skull Cuff Stretch Bracelet $100.00
7. Pink Head Mod Satin Bow Anywhere Clip $50.00
8. Acid Alice Couture Multistrand Necklace $625.00 
9. Electric Butterfly Tiara $500.00

       It's official I'm so over the heat. The constant triple digit temperatures by noon everyday has made me start dreaming about fall weather! The sweaters, the boots, the scarves, ohh just about everything.  Granted here in Texas we go from it being REALLY summer to winter.  Theres no happy medium, but i have found something that makes me happy! Some of the new Fall items for J Crew.  OHH the cardigans with ruffles, long sleeved t shirts over dark gray harem pants! Oh the joys of cooler weather make me and my closet happy!  Here's a few of J Crews new arrivals that will have a nice home in my closet! 

     I'm kind of over doing it with the masculine style huh?  I can't help it i love it!!! But I have found a way to make my love for oxfords and motorcycle boots more feminine.  By adding a flirty and floaty sheer top that is!! Imagine shirt #6 below with some skinnies rolled at the ankles with a pair of camel oxfords! Loves it!   How about just being extra girly by wearing shirt #2 with a navy pencil skirt and short peep toes heels?  But the best part, aside from  how versatile these shirts are.  How easy it would be to transition these from one season to another.  Pairing them with a heavier cardigan or even a tailored leather jacket would be amazing!  I'll be loading up my closet with a few of these options this Fall! 

1. We Mesh Well Top Modcloth $71.99
2. Free as a Bird Blouse Modcloth $107.99 
3. Can You Sheer Me Now? Modcloth $26.99
4. Owl Dolled Up Top ModCloth $57.99
5. Cloud Country Top Modcloth $54.99
6. There's No Lace Like Home Modcloth $49.99

Manly with a dash of Glitter by nowerys81 featuring Oasis tops

 

    We are on our 2nd week of cloudy skies.  This is very unusual weather for Texas in July.  Our rain is usually here in June not July, but hey it does beat the 100+ degrees we usually have.  The cloudy leaky skies make me wish I had a rain slicker and rain boots.  But instead of constantly thinking I wish I had more rain appropriate attire, I'm thinking of bright and cheerful colors that make me think Miami, not Seattle!  A nice sparkly dress, bright purple platforms and bright pink kissers!  Ahh smack that color on me now! 

Ok I love Gwen Stefani.  Her music, her style, her look, her shoes, her husband, everything.  But rummaging through Dlisted.com I came across this horrific picture.  No not the hair, further down.  No not the bra strap showing through her cute tank, look further down.  DING DING DING! WTF is going on with her pants???  It' s like McHammer meets Metro Station.  2 Legit 2 Quit up top and sullen emo on the bottom!!! I didn't know Huggies made the denim diaper in adult sizes!  Ugh Gwen this is a disappointing look, but not as disappointing as your last album! Really nothing is worse then a song about losing cell connection.  Yeah for reals, check it out.  It's worse than those droopy drawers! 

       I'm getting really excited about this Fall's fashions.  It seem we are going to be inundated with very masculine designs and tailored fits.  I've seen plenty of men's wear being attempted these past few years, but designers have finally hit the nail on the head.  I saw Miu Miu's studded oxfords on the Bergdorf Shoe Salon app that I became even more excited about my Fall wardrobe!  I love the way studs can make even the most girlie attire have an edge.  I can't wait to pair some of these with rolled up boyfriend jeans and an ultra feminine top! 

So I'm moved into my new place finally and I've begun the fun process of unpacking. As I started to unpack my beauty products (2 GIANT boxes) I noticed I don't have any really fantastic summer perfumes. Usually I purchase whatever Escada puts out but I've been very unimpressed with the last few years. I do have 1 scent that is so summery sweet it'll give you a toothache! My fav Sugar Lemon by Fresh! It is sweet yet citrusy and vert subtle! Another summer scent I long for from my Kitson days is Kai Oil. Very soft magnolia smell that just a tiny bit goes a long way! Plus you could totally wear them from one season to another.






- Shannon

So tomorrows the big moving day! I'm excited yet terrified about being a home owner! Big house for me and the fur babies. But I can't wait to start decorating! No more beige walls! And best of all it's mine! Yeah! Goodbye apartment renting and hello massive debt!

Happy 4th and enjoy the long weekend!


- Shannon