The Gold Standard

It's Christmas morning. Your family is all gathered around the tree to open presents. You hand your sister a perfectly wrapped box. She rips the wrapping paper off and opens the lid. All you see is her eyes lighting up and the reflection of gold on her face. No matter what it is, she's excited. That's the reaction when you give the gift of gold. For some reason, that shiny color makes people think you spent some dough on their gift even if you really didn't. Ssh. They don't need to know all that. Anyway, I gathered some of my gold faves just to give you a few gift ideas. I know the clock is running out on holiday shopping, but you can definitely grab some of these last minute...

Go for gifts that your cat or dog will approve of. Ha! Obviously, kitty loves this gold monogram mug from Anthropologie. It's limited edition and is selling out quickly online. Don't fret, you can still find this along with the black momogrammed at your local Anthro store. This AK-LA shirt is an oldie-gut-goodie. The gold ones are a little hard to come by, but Drones Clothing is still making the shirts in classic black and white. The gold glitter pomade from my friends at Free Your Mane is great for the chick who likes to get funky with her hairstyles. You see that tiny gold tube? That's Benefit's Sun Beam highlighter. That's the sample size, but it comes bigger than that too. It will give anyone's face a gorgeous golden glow. Obviously, the Tatty Devine Pegasus necklace is a killer gift. I wear mine all the time and get tons of compliments on it.

Check out some more items that made my gold list. I know that there are only a few shopping days left, but you can always find similar goodies in stores near you. There's something for everybody. The beauty conscious diva, the shabby chic momma, the no-no-notorius thug, the penny-pinching friend who somehow always has nice things. The list goes on. All of these presents are Model Liberation approved.

If you're still freaking out over holiday shopping, stop the insanity right now! Last minute gold gifts are actually easy to come by. I snatched this cute kitty zip-pouch as I was checking out at Urban Outfitters. I'm sure one of my loved ones will like this. If not, I have no problem keeping it for myself. Oops, did I say that? Just remember that when it comes to gift giving it's the thought that matters. All that glitters may not be gold, but it will sure look good wrapped inside a box.

XOXO

My Style: In His Clothes

I was cold. We were out at an event. He looked really sharp in a nice grey suit. I was wearing a very slinky dress with strappy heels. I borrowed his jacket and I still haven't given it back. It hangs in my closet, and every now and then I put it on and remember the fun we had. The jacket still smells like him... Black Orchid by Tom Ford.


I'm a sucker for nostalgia. Every piece of clothing triggers a memory. These black slacks are the same ones I wore the night we first met. The shiny wings necklace I put on the night his film made its hometown debut. I wore it for good luck. I remember he laughed so hard when I showed him this black and gold bag I got from a flea market. He said it looked like a fancy chessboard. Even this hat. We were in a beautiful middle eastern restaurant and he was snapping pictures of me. I was blushing when he said "I know all your right angles."


The Look
Jacket- Wentworth
Cropped Button-up - BDG from Urban Outfitters
Slacks- J. Lindeberg
Hat- Anthropologie
Shoes- Zara
Bag- thrifted
Necklace- Tatty Devine
Ring - Melody Ehsani
Earrings- ASOS


There's a story to go with everything I'm wearing. Just call me a sentimental fool. As the years have gone by, I'm sure I've romanticized the details a little bit. But it all helps to keep the idea of him forever in my heart.
"I am remembering... love."