It's been a month...

since my camera worked!!!
Which is probably why I'm not blogging as much. I had all of these grand ideas for taking pics of things I see that are inspirational or wonderful or frightening...and they are all captured (without a way to escape!) in my camera.

Re: The dress/shoe conundrum:
I found a gorgeous pair of dark fuchsia (magenta, perhaps) suede (I know, I know, not Spring/Summer appropriate, even if it's evening) ruffle-topped peep-toe pumps that were PERFECT. I then paired that lacy LBD with a pair of understated (yet GORG!) Judith Ripka pink quartz and pink sapphire with white diamond earrings! A very new-to-me Judy also came into my life the night of my friend's wedding--Judith Leiber! A coworker purchased the pink Swarovski-d bag a while ago, and while she won't allow her own daughter to borrow it, I've proven my ability to appreciate care for the expensive. :)
I'm waiting for the photographer to post her pictures so I can steal them and repost.

Meanwhile...what questions do you have for me? Summer is around the corner--any fashion faux pas you want to avoid? Wondering about white, linen, rafia, or cork? Comment your questions and I'll get to them!

Personal Shopping!

Are you having a hard time finding the style that work best for you? Are you overwhelmed with the assortment of trends, and how quickly they change? Would you like to have someone shop with you (in your closet and abroad) who will give you honest opinions and advice for improving your look?

I’m a retail therapist, and I’m here to help!

Equipped with a Texas license in counseling, and years of retail experience, I’m ready to help you bridge the gap between your mind and reality when it comes to how you want to look.

Starter Kit – You and I meet in your closet. You tell me what you wear and what you haven’t touched in five years, but can’t seem to throw out. I tell you what you should and shouldn’t be wearing from your closet, what shapes, styles, and colors are most complementary on you. You let me know whether or not you want to see me again. $75 (1 hour increments)

Personal Shopping – The basics. Includes shopping for events, interviews, work, day-to-day, vacation, weekends, etc. Think of me as your incredibly honest friend, but with more style. $75/$50 (1^st 2 hours/hourly thereafter)

Re-do! – Are you a jeans and tshirt kind of person who needs a little polishing? Did you just graduate and need help dressing for the corporate world? From consult to shopping, I’ll help you get from where you are to where you want to be. $125 (consult + 1^st shopping)

SOS – For those who need to purge their wardrobes, need a total makeover, don’t know what treasures they have, and want someone else to make the major decisions. My only requirement? Donate whatever you don’t keep. $100 (2 hours)

The Organizer – You know you had that one scarf that looked fantastic? And those shoes that looked perfect with that pencil skirt? But you can’t find it? I’ll get your closet organized in no time—by season, by genre, by whatever makes most sense to you. $150 (3 hours)

Style File – Let’s digitally archive your looks (and hard work!) to give you fingertip access to your wardrobe and all its potential. Notes will be created to give you alternative accessories, shoes, etc. so you won’t feel stuck in a rut. Time consuming to create? Sure. Time saving when you look in your closet and see nothing to wear? Definitely. $250 (start to finish)

Die Fledermaus

One of the perks of canoodling with Transcendental Steve is getting the early invite to the opera. Last night was the final dress and media night for Die Fledermaus. I quite enjoy the opera. While DF was slated to be an English version of my favorite opera, The Merry Widow...it did not quite live up to that expectation. However, the comedy and current event interjections into the hundred year plus script was a nice way to keep thins relevant and rather entertaining.
My hat is off to Chad Shelton for a wonderful portrayal of the mushy, love struck tenor Alfredo as well as Ava for her beautiful Adele. The chorus, as always, did a wonderful job supporting the main characters, and even stealing the show away from them as their harmonies and resonance filled the hall. Speaking of stealing the show, if it weren't for comedic moments by Broadway actor Grant Neale (Frosch) and Tracy Wise (Dr. Blind), I may not have laughed so hard and been so intent to see what would happen next.
Thank you, Dallas Opera, for delivering once again!

Reduce, Reuse, Antique

I'm a firm believer in recycling, which is why I buy vintage. It's recycling in its own right!
My Magpie mother and I have a showcase at Forestwood Antique Mall in Dallas. Mom (Commandant's Cottage Antiques) does child's play things and various smalls, while I (Thieving Magpie) do jewelry and accessories (of course!). Here are a few snapshots of what is currently in the booth....





























go HERE to see more recent pics from the space! (and click through the rest of my pictures to get an idea of what else we have carried in the past)