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…is all a girl wants sometimes. That being said, I’ll be girl in the corner trying to be discreet taking myself on a date amongst a sea of lovers at Movies Under The Moon. We saw a sign for this event, at Sugarland Town Square; I suggested to my friends they go with their significant other… I love things like this, and any couple that is willing to forget about the heat, humidity, and mosquitos for a couple hours of romantic cuteness is solid in my eyes…ummmm anyway…this is such an awkward post lol

here is some Otis Redding to get yall in the mood

This stylish gal is representing Houston in a big way…as a fellow vintage/thrift enthusiast I truly appreciate her style and love seeing what beautiful outfit she can dream up next. What I love about her the most her versatility; she can jump from one style to another or one era to another without ever losing the essence of her style. Props to you Vintage Virgin!

Here is one of my favorite looks…see details on this look and much more @ msvintagevirgin.blogspot.com

It’s day 3 or 4 of rain here in Houston, with more rain coming for us through the weekend… Hoorah. -_-

…I have a love hate relationship with rainy weather, I love the sound, the smell, the way it makes you want to snuggle up and watch some really good movie with some really good company. However, as my cousin put it today, “it’s fatass weather” because you really don’t want to go anywhere or do anything. Seeing as I lack a gym membership, and I can’t use the park to run, I am stuck. So today I went to the Galleria to kill some time and look at pretty things. I met the coolest lady ever, she collects high end sneakers, high tops preferably. She said she has about 400 pairs in her collection! I got her card; also she is an avid animal activist and a sales rep for her boyfriend’s animal themed jewelry line. I think I will have to check the jewelry and her shoe collection out. While in the shoe department at Neiman Marcus, I saw these babies, who were just dying to come home with me, and if this rainy weather persists, I think they just might have to…

Givenchy Rubber Rain Boots

so in the better interest of my wallet and my waistline, let’s hope the rain dries up, and lets me get back to running in the park again… I don’t think any change in the weather could make me stop wanting these boots though.

I went to my favorite treasure trove today, The Guild Shop.

This is what I got.

Vintage 1976 Givenchy earrings

and…

Vintage daisy earrings

…there is someting about Hubert de Givenchy that can make a girl feel like a lady and there is something so magical about the Guild Shop that makes me feel like Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s

I went to the Menil today and saw this artist’s work in one of the exhibits. There was a short film of her shooting her paintings, it was pretty entrancing to hear her speak about her art, watch her destroy and all the while create.

1 of 9 of a documentary on Niki

New work from Andrew Benavides

random adj. Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective: from Andres on Vimeo.

Spotts Park

photo via  Axelhouston’s  Flikr

I was on a plane recently with a gentleman from Los Angeles, though the plane was taking me home to Houston, it was merely a pit stop for him on his way to Belize. He asked me what there was to do in Houston, really I didn’t know how to answer him, tourism isn’t really a huge part of the city.  I simply replied “I enjoy living here, but if I didn’t live here, I don’t think I would come as a tourist.”  Well to Mr. Belize-bound here is a terrific article highlighting Houston’s not-so-boring side.

What happens when Houston loses the tie and jacket.

36 Hours in Houston by Denny Lee

Andrew Benavides likes Selena, Hot cheetos, Michelob Ultra, and is a downright cool guy. He also happens to be quite good with a video camera. Making Houston proud.

Here is his latest work, “Just another day”

I have these amazing vintage loafers by some brand called “Nickels” I love them, they look like old lady/old man shoes but in the classiest way possible. However, I have been yearning for a pair of Stubbs & Wooton loafers but they can be quite pricey, I just discovered the “bespoke” option on their website and here are a few of the design combinations I came up with

For the emo boy/girl inside all of us...I love how the colors look together

Favorite

The Monogram, but imagine it with LB or LMB… I will probably daydream about these for the rest of the day