SANTEE ALLEY

Dress: Band of Gypsies, Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Bag: Balenciaga, Necklace: Chicwish

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Gold Studs: Daphna Simon

Skull Cuff: Alexander McQueen, Snakeskin Cuff: Vintage Gucci

With the holiday season fast approaching, I've been thinking about table settings and I'm frustrated with my options. So I decided to make my own table cloths to spice up the dining room (I'm pretty handy with a sewing machine, don't you know!)

One of my closest friends, James McGowan is an amazing interior and set designer. So he's my go to for advise when it comes to purchases for my home. He suggested we go Downtown to Michael Levine to pick the fabrics and he was so right! They have EVERYTHING you can think of in there and I totally scored. In fact I went a little cray cray, but I'm gonna have so much fun dressing up our table and I'll get back to you with photos when they're done. 

Check out some of the delicious fabrics James snapped below.

When we were done at Michael Levine, we popped over to Santee Alley where you can pick up shoes, clothes, bling or a snack if you fancy. Alas, I struck out over there, but we did get these pictures, so I guess it wasn't a complete loss!

ROAST BOWL

 

Mr. Sykes and I had a rather unsuccessful visit to the Pasadena Rosebowl Flea Market last Sunday. I guess I bragged one time too many about how I always find the exact thing I'm looking for every time I go. I needed bringing down a peg or two.
Ugh! It was such a bummer. Not to mention hotter than a... (fill in the expletive!)
The heat gave me an opportunity to take out my oft forgotten parasol, and rattan visor, which almost made the bum trip worth it-but not quite.
Despite the disappointment, I'm sure I'll be back next month to try again. I will share my spoils with you here, because I always find the exact thing I'm looking for every time I go to the Rosebowl! ; )

Dress: Topshop (similar here), Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Bag: Chanel, Necklace: Storets
Hat: Asos, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Karen Walker.

EYE EYE

Clockwise From Top Left:

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen

Karen Walker, Stella McCartney

I think I may have mentioned that I have quite the collection of sunnies. But that never stops me needing (read: wanting) every fabulous new pair I see! Yes, I know-it's a problem, though I hear the first step is just admitting it right?! ; )

I had a lot of fun flirting with all of these awesome shades and ultimately decided on the tortoise shell Karen Walker's (seen below, bottom right). Oh and also a dope pair of blue prescription specs from Super Glasses.

Incidentally, the lipstick I'm wearing is a Chanel, Rouge Noir circa 1995 (or there abouts). I'm loving that dark lipsticks are on trend this season, I'm totally into it!

Clockwise From Top Left:

Matthew Williamson, Linda Farrow (similar here),

Karen Walker, Super Glasses.

SURPRISE.

Mr. Sykes surprised me with these Ray-Ban's yesterday. I love them! I reckon you can never have too many pairs of sunglasses, which is just as well because I have a bunch! 

Here are some other pieces of delectable eye candy:

Clockwise from top left: Stella McCartney, ASOS,

Karen Walker, TopShop.