Bibi, It's Cold Outside

Fur boots that I've worn before. Rue 21 Olive Hoodie. Forever 21 Heritage Smock. Rue 21 Maroon Sweater. C-Pink Jeans

Bibi is the endearment Thad and I call each other. It is short for Bibikeef Pinanggaroo. True story. It was 32 degrees when I woke up this morning and it will be 64 later. Wet cold weather is not the way to start a Monday but it's a good Monday because it's Christmas week!!! Woooot! Actually, what am I wooting about? I'm not even done with gift shopping...But it's Christmas week!!!

Oh trying out to see how my photos look with or without Flash (both the superhero and the built in camera lighting) and the difference it makes on the colors. The one with Flash is the truest color but the one without has the right tone.

My iphone tells me it might snow Thursday but since Louisiana weather doesn't really follow weather reports, we will be wearing shorts on Christmas.

Happy Monday! (is a good band by the way)...

Necklace and smock detail

Eiffel In Love With France

Hydraulic Denim Culottes $30Cathedral Stockings Rue 21Vintage Grey Blazer

Drape Daisy Chain Necklace Rue 21 $12 Tommy Girl Wedge Sandal $40ish
Necklace, blazer, stockings and shoe detail

I decided to go Le Parisienne today...avoir l'air de Parisienne! I'm pretty sure French people don't dress like we imagine them with the black beret and the black and white striped shirt. My wardrobe is just inspired by colors I see when I think of Paris, the timeless elegance of neutral grey, white, black and then the splash of bold passionate red that makes you think of only one thing. L'Amour...as Paris is the City of Love.

I decided to use our guest bedroom for a photo location because I have decorated it in French boheme theme. The Paris postcard was a freebie from a Nick Bantock novel/art book. I absolutely love the over sized black flower pin that came with the blazer. The draping necklace somehow makes me think of authoress Colette and the stockings, is Anaïs Nin: sexy, volatile and complicated. They also remind me Montmarte's ornate architecture.

Mon Dieu! c'est vendredi enfin!

Fa La La Lunch!

Ralph Lauren Cardigan.Charlotte Russe Dress $25. Silver and black striped leggings gifted from Teasigh Murillo.Charlotte Russe Boots from Thad. Ceramic Holly Necklace from my mom-in-law,Marilyn. Vintage Gold Elastic Metal Belt

Today is Christmas lunch at work, that's why I appropriately dressed up like a Christmas tree. My multi-tiered dress bespeaks for a pine tree, yes? This is not the only pose I know. I have my camera on time variant mode which means I have to stay still for 10 seconds before it takes a shot. I need a sturdy support or else my photos will come out shaky as evidenced on the second photo below. I am too lazy to take more shots. I wanted to wear a prettier dress today but I had to take my dog, Gotham to get snippity snipped. I was afraid he might fuss too much or houdini himself out of his leash and I can't deal with all that in a pretty frock. I'm going to miss him for a day. I might even miss the incessant whining...or not. Well, it's almost Friday. I can't wait for the weekend and go riding around with Thad in his X-Terra that he christened Zura-Janai-Katsura-Desu. It's Japanese for "My name is not Zura. It's Katsura". We'll call her Zura for short.

Let's just pretend this photo is crisp and clear. Here's a detailed
photo of the ceramic holly necklace for my friend, Govinda

Hell Hath No Furry

Dollhouse Jacket $29 Prairie Cream Dress Rue 21 $8 GoJane Rabbit Fur Boots $30 Net Scarf $7

I feel like going frozen tundra trekking because I'm damn well-dressed for it! Instead, I'll be in my charming little cube all day drawing snowflakes. I'm not being sarcastic. I do have a charming little cube, it's full of toys and artful inspirations and I draw all day. Snowflakes for today.

I snagged that jacket about 4 years ago from Marshall's. I love the creamy lace overlay on the back, it goes well together with the cream prairie dress. The maroon velvet trim just jovially screams Victorian Christmas to me. The fur cuffs ties the fur boots together with the whole ensemble and gives it a bit of a sasquatch flair. Gwaaargh on! Lovely eyelet detail on dress and scarf that doesn't really shield me from freeze rays

Mustard and Servant

Target Cardi $17. Angie Patchwork Prairie Minidress $3. Vintage Red Leather Belt. Rue 21 Purple Leggings $8. Vintage Lace Up High Boots. Mustard Yellow Beret $15 ebay.

I don't normally wear head gears...i.e. hats, berets,bonnets,crowns, tiaras, etc. but I always keep buying them for some reason. I'm thankful this mustard yellow beret ended up in my collection because with it, I can cover my funky ass hair. It works with this wardrobe. My hair right now is just not very cooperative and I don't have time to coax it.

I still can't take photos outside because of this nasty weather and this spot is only part of my house that's got a decent natural lighting. The Christmas tree will be an ever present cynosure for now...and well, it's the holidays. As per Mader Lili's request I am standing to where you can see my entire Christmas tree all decked out.

Yes, Zor this is the 3 dollar dress. I think this is children's size because it says large and it's not. A large size in juniors on me would even look like a snuggie.

Necklace and tree pendant detail. This is probably one of my favorites. I've worn this several times. I especially love the little dangling bird on it. I bought this at the now defunct store, Burke's Outlet. That store had the cheapest wonderfulest accessories! I know wonderfulest is not a word. How's your Tuesday so far?

Gray Skies and Purple Feet

Vintage Edwardian Ardham Top. Spring Street Skirt $12. Black Tights Rue 21 $8. Purple Delicious Boots $30

Boot and Doggie Detail because he had to be in the way.

What not to wear on a rainy day...but I didn't subscribe to the dictates of this weather. Yes, I am wearing this to work. People are used to me being over dressed sometimes. The thundering rainy weather today made it almost impossible to wear this outfit but since Louisiana weather is fickle, I expected it to stop raining in about 5 minutes. It didn't. So I had to wear my tokidoki rain boots to get to my car since my carport is inundated with rain, bagged my purple bootsies and left. As soon as I got to Gonzales, the city I work in, there was no rain. So I delightfully put on my bagged boots and tromped towards our building. Just as soon as I was in, the clouds just let out a torrential downpour. I looked up at the sky waved my thanks at it. Someone in their parked car honked their horn at me and waved back.

Owl Be Seein' Yuh!

Tarea Owl Hoodie $25. Scarf bought from a tradeshow $25. Brown Union Corduroy Pants $14. Steve Madden Boots.

Seriously, I feel like going to a forest and blend in the vegetation. This color combination makes me look like a tree. Green top, brown bottom...and I have an owl to boot! Teehee. I don't normally pay that high for scarves but I bought this one at a trade show. I wanted to support the local arts. It's warm and comfy, not itchy! and it looks so much fun! It is cold down here again. Louisiana weather can't just make up its mind. I don't think mere leggings can warm my legs so the cords it is.

Happy Freya Day everyone!