Author Archive: voltee
“EEEeeiiii!!… chocolat?” (Or, The Importance Of the Do Not Disturb Sign).
Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Olive with black beading, silk Designer: Vera Wang Where Purchased: ideeli.com (go here and join! http://www.ideeli.com/invite/voltee) Years Owned: 1 I apologize that I have been so delinquent in posting. It’s just getting harder and harder for me to write at night. Somehow in the last week and a half I have suddenly …
It’s About Time, Don’t You Think?
Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Black, angora Designer: Arden B Where Purchased: Woodbury Common Years Owned: 6 This is one of those days when I am fighting to write every single word. It is so frustrating when writing does not come easily. I think that’s why I’m so quick to give up usually. Last night I had …
And Now For Something Completely Different!
Item: Jacket/Tunic Color/Fabric: Beige/cream, cotton ( excluding rhinestones) Designer: True Meaning Where Purchased: Neiman Marcus Years Owned: 4 I have always loved rhinestones. I remember sifting my fingers through the buttons in my Grandma’s button tin as a little girl, relishing the varied textures of the buttons, and occasionally turning up a stray rhinestone. It …
You Ain’t Ever Gonna Burn My Heart Out.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Sapphire blue, velvet Designer: Gap Kids Years Owned: 15 So are you ready for this madness today? It’s pretty intense. I could not believe my shock when I pulled this little number out of a trunk this weekend when I was looking for my library shelves. This I have not laid eyes …
What’s The Harm In Tellin’ A Few Purdies?
Item: Jacket Color/Fabric: Yellow/grey plaid, cotton Designer: Idra Where Purchased: Anthropologie Years Owned: 2 Ok, let me start by saying, quite honestly, that I have never lied to you, oh, whomever you may be. I do have a little personal slogan, which is “I am physically incapable of telling a lie.” Which is, in fact, …
Black Widow, Honey.
Item: Teeshirt Color/Fabric: Black, cotton Designer: Express Years Owned: 8 First of all, I am handing out huge heaps of congratulations to myself for successfully surviving the Thanksgiving weekend shopping extravaganza with my vow still intact! I did not buy a thing, although I was tempted on every level, from ads, the internet, television, excited …
A Whisper of A Story.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Silver/black, acetate Designer: Breakin’ Loose (yes, that really is the name, apostrophe and all!) Where Purchased: Uncertain- a gift Years owned: Also uncertain. More than a dozen, surely. This week has been wonderful. I love the time around Thanksgiving, when the first layers of Holiday Spirit start floating around, along with the …
One More Time, Again!
Item: Sweater Color/Fabric: Chocolate/bronze, cashmere/acetate Designer: Theory Where Purchased: Last Call Neiman Marcus Years Owned: One What a lovely and relaxing Thanksgiving Day I had this year! And I have made a vow to myself to be more thankful for all the blessings I have each and everyday. I am well aware that I take …
But I’m Not The Only One.
Item: Dress Color/Fabric: Black, Modal Designer: Express Years Owned: 4 Today I am full of reflection. I’ve been thinking back on all the Thanksgivings I can remember, all the dishes I’ve made, all the celebrations I’ve enjoyed with friends and family, and I know that I am entirely blessed. It’s always hard when I’m not …
Alas, A Tale Of Tears. And Food. Specifically Chocolate. Also Gummy Bears.
Item: Perfect, beautiful Dress Color/Fabric: Wild Plum/ Silky, satiny heaven Designer: Nicole Miller Collection Where Purchased: ideeli.com Years Owned: Not long enough! Not even six months. Tonight I lay before you something that I has been tormenting me relentlessly for the last two weeks. My Barcelona dress. Yes, I am showing you the back first. …
I Am What I Wore 