Monthly Archives: December 2011

SIX NEW YEAR’S EVE OUTFIT OPTIONS: Help!

December 30th, 2011

…6 dresses, 1 night… Need your opinion! I’ve pulled out six different options for a New Year’s Eve party tomorrow night at a friend’s place. What’s your vote? black low-back sequin dress + white patent chain Kooba bag + black … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 30th, 2011 39 Comments »

Categories: bling, DVF, holiday, outfits, shoes & handbags

Posted in bling, DVF, holiday, outfits, shoes & handbags | Tagged black, bling, cobalt blue, DVF, fur, gold, Halston Heritage, holiday, J. Crew, Jimmy Choo, leopard, Loeffler Randall, New Year's Eve, NYE, outfits, party, python, sequin, shoes & handbags, silver, Winter Kate | 39 Comments

LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION: Euro Sophisticate

December 29th, 2011

…with a touch of glam… As you may know, I’ve been working on my living room for quite some time. It’s been 90% there for a long while, and that 10% just keeps changing on me!! Lately, I’ve been drawn … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 29th, 2011 20 Comments »

Categories: 1970's, architecture, art & artists, Europe, gold & brass, living rooms, New York, photography

Posted in 1970's, architecture, art & artists, Europe, gold & brass, living rooms, New York, photography | Tagged 1970's, architecture, art & artists, Calatrava, Elle Decor, Europe, gold & brass, living rooms, New York, photography, Portugal, Spain | 20 Comments

VAN GOGH: Art in Fashion

December 28th, 2011

…Rodarte Spring 2012…. It’s another Wednesday, and the sixth edition of my “Design Under the Influence” column on La Dolce Vita! I’m sharing a few bits of trivia about Van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night, and its influence as seen … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 28th, 2011 16 Comments »

Categories: art & artists, couture, fashion

Posted in art & artists, couture, fashion | Tagged art & artists, couture, dresses, fashion, paintings, Rodarte, Spring 2012, Van Gogh | 16 Comments

ARIZONA MUSE: Vogue’s Top Model of 2011

December 27th, 2011

…and looking lovely through Demarchelier’s lens… Did you hear? 23-year-old model Arizona Muse has been named the top model of 2011 by Vogue magazine. No surprise there, right? She’s stunning, particularly in this spread for Vogue Korea lensed by Victor … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 27th, 2011 10 Comments »

Categories: couture, fashion, glossies, models, photography

Posted in couture, fashion, glossies, models, photography | Tagged Arizona Muse, couture, fashion, glossies, models, photography, Victor Demarchelier, Vogue | 10 Comments

[Guest Post] The Eagle’s Nest: New Year’s Eve Party Guide

December 26th, 2011

…let’s kick off the NYE parties with The Eagle’s Nest… Hello Small Shop Readers! It’s Jess from The Eagle’s Nest standing in for Erika while she’s getting a much needed holiday break. Erika did a wonderful holiday gift guide over … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 26th, 2011 5 Comments »

Categories: bling, cocktails & wine, DVF, entertaining, Etsy & eBay, food & dining, guest posts, outfits, shoes & handbags, shopping, vintage

Posted in bling, cocktails & wine, DVF, entertaining, Etsy & eBay, food & dining, guest posts, outfits, shoes & handbags, shopping, vintage | Tagged bling, cocktails & wine, DVF, entertaining, Etsy & eBay, food & dining, guest posts, Jess, New Year's Eve, NYE, outfits, party, shoes & handbags, shopping, The Eagle's Nest, vintage | 5 Comments

OUR HOLIDAY DECOR: Gold/White/Silver + Black/Green

December 23rd, 2011

…wishing you the merriest… As I mentioned, this year we initially went for the gold/white/silver look. Pretty, but kinda boring. Then I saw the inspiration to add black/white/green into the mix for a little pop. And while I didn’t have … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 23rd, 2011 17 Comments »

Categories: black, D.I.Y., décor, gifts, gold & brass, green, holiday, Jonathan Adler, kids & baby, stationery, that girl's pad

Posted in black, D.I.Y., décor, gifts, gold & brass, green, holiday, Jonathan Adler, kids & baby, stationery, that girl's pad | Tagged black, Christmas tree, D.I.Y., David Hicks La Fiorentina, decor, gifts, gold & brass, green, holiday, Jonathan Adler, kids & baby, ornaments, stationery, stockings, that girl's pad | 17 Comments

[Guest Post] Coral Café: New Year’s Outfit, Edgy/Glam

December 22nd, 2011

…please welcome Drew of Coral Café today… If you haven’t discovered her already (where have you been?), you must meet Drew of Coral Café, a fellow graphic designer, blogger and fashionista-extraordinaire! Her blog is still a new find for me, and … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 22nd, 2011 13 Comments »

Categories: black, bling, guest posts, holiday, outfits, shoes & handbags, shopping

Posted in black, bling, guest posts, holiday, outfits, shoes & handbags, shopping | Tagged black, bling, Coral Cafe, Drew, guest posts, holiday, New Year's Eve, NYE, outfits, party, shoes & handbags, shopping | 13 Comments

The GIFT GUIDE to end all gift guides, on Savvy Home!

December 21st, 2011

Sharing my “All I Want For Christmas” wish list over at Savvy Home! Let’s call this my grand finale of gift guides. Gabrielle of Savvy Home hosts a really fun series where she asks bloggers to come up with their … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 21st, 2011 21 Comments »

Categories: 1970's, art & artists, beauty, bling, couture, fashion, gifts, Hermès, shoes & handbags, shopping, vintage

Posted in 1970's, art & artists, beauty, bling, couture, fashion, gifts, Hermès, shoes & handbags, shopping, vintage | Tagged 1970's, art & artists, beauty, bling, Burberry, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, couture, fashion, gifts, gilt, Hermès, Ist Dibs, Milo Baughman, shoes & handbags, shopping, vintage | 21 Comments

[Guest Post] Hilary Inspired: 1 LBD, 3 Ways

December 20th, 2011

Please welcome Hilary of Hilary Inspired today! I’m so excited about this guest! Hilary recently underwent a major blog design rehaul with a forward-thinking layout that gets my design brain all excited and stuff. But she also strives more than … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 20th, 2011 17 Comments »

Categories: black, bling, blogger love, Etsy & eBay, fashion, guest posts, outfits, shopping, vintage, website design

Posted in black, bling, blogger love, Etsy & eBay, fashion, guest posts, outfits, shopping, vintage, website design | Tagged black, bling, blogger love, bright tights, brooch, Dallas, Etsy & eBay, fashion, guest posts, Hilary Inspired, LBD, little black dress, outfits, shopping, statement necklace, Texas, vintage, website design | 17 Comments

“Have Yourself A Sparkly Holiday” on Fashion Truffles!

December 19th, 2011

Plus gift guide recaps for that last-minute shopping! Happy Monday-before-Christmas! Can you believe it? I am happy to say after weeks of being blah about the holidays, I am officially into it. A trip to all-decked-out Disneyland with my daughter … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on December 19th, 2011 12 Comments »