My Dear Watson

And now for my BRAND NEW and rather FABULOUS clearance coat from Modcloth!!! I just fell all over myself when I saw this on sale for 70% off...because it has the most darling London detective vibe. As a fan of Sherlock Holmes (anybody seen the recent BBC episodic version?), I just couldn't keep my hands off of this beauty :)

And look, it has a button in the center of the back. Seriously, lovely fellow bloggers, does it get any better than this?!

I also recently found my new favourite belt...woven faux leather with tassels. Best thing about this belt is the versatility--it's wrap-and-tie, so I can leave the ends as long or short as I want, and wear it anywhere on my body. Within reason, of course. Trusty ol' H&M. Confession--at this moment, I think at least half my closet is from there!

Also...it's warm here. At last, frozen Minnesota is thawing for Spring. Happy dressing these days!

<3 Cambria

It Don't Matter What You See

I must begin this post by profusely apologizing for the lack of a "Jessica" photo. This is completely my fault. We had planned to take outfit pics after class today, and I ran amuck in TA work. By the time I was ready for a quick pic, she was gone. Alas!!!

But as for me...I'm again wearing that plaid dress that I truly adore with all my heart (and ironically, both post titles are OneRepublic!). I've said it before...I'll say it again: this dress is just so delightfully easy to wear so many delectable ways. And it's a pleasure every time because the fabric is so soft and loose! C-o-z-y :)




Also throwing in a quick photo from the original Broadway version of the show I'm in this semester. I'm playing Lala Levy in Alfred Uhry's The Last Night of Ballyhoo...it's a fabulous, beautifully written show dealing with the themes of prejudice within ethnic/religious community, specifically Jewish anti-semitism. The show takes place in 1939 Atlanta just when Gone With the Wind premiered...and since my Lala is rather obsessed with Miss Scarlet O'Hara, she just can't resist imitating her style :)

<3 Cambria

Might Really Know What It's Like

So in case you haven't noticed, dear readers, my post titles lately have been the lyrics of songs I'm listening to as I'm posting. I always lack such inspiration when titling posts...so since copying is a form of complimentation...I'm taking a musical titling cue from Amanda of Off of Broadway.

On other news, the purchase of these shoes today was practically an example of spontaneous combustion. Ask the fiance. We were shopping for wedding shoes (for him not me) when I spotted them on the DSW clearance rack...for 70% off, mind you. I just burst out with a resounding and unanticipated squeal of delight: "OOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!" Within minutes, I had the pair and a fresh sales receipt in my hands. How does that happen? Came out of nowhere. Ex nihilo shopping.


Also...today's outfit is quite the outfit. Different for me. Slouchy boyfriend jeans do absolutely nothing for my particular figure, but they are just so DARN comfy. Thus, I tried to at least make them more feminine and draw out their vintage flair with a bow-tied floral sash/belt and a few strands of beads and pearls :)

<3 Cambria

Yes, He's Mine

So yes, I'm going to be very romantic and narcissistic and post a few shots from the first half of my engagement pictures :) These were taken by the DELIGHTFUL and stellar Miss Ellie of Elisabeth Hope Photography.

We decided to go for a more relaxed look...thus the plaid, loose sweater, boots, and his outfit with a hoodie and light jeans. We took the pictures downtown on a FREEZING cold day!!! By the time we were done, everyone's hands were absolutely frozen. But we found some pretty sweet locations with the "stage door" sign, empty parking lot by the trucking dock, and fun architecture downtown.







I'm excited for the second half of the shoot...we're doing a more classy, vintage theme "all dressed up" in a gorgeous building downtown. Promises to be quite fun!!! More later :)

And I PROMISE...more outfit pics this week!!!
<3 Cambria

All That '20s Jazz

Threw a 1920s-style rip-roarin' party for Jessica's 21st birthday! We had Gin(ger ale), salami/pickle rolls, cubed cheese, green olives, and almond cake. We played poker for chocolates and watched Singin' in the Rain with Gene Kelly (handsomest man ever, yes?). It was a blast from the past!!!





Please also note the beauty spots :)

<3 Cambria

Hello, Dah-ling: Dancers Among Us

As a former professional ballet dancer, I just always feel this artistic compulsion to share the beautiful of my chosen art form with everyone I know.

Thus, today's "Hello, Dah-ling": a beeeeeeeeeautiful collection of photos by Jordan Matter called Dancers Among Us.






You can find the full gallery here:
Jordan Matter "Dancers Among Us" Gallery

<3 Cambria