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more fall fashion

as promised here are some more of mary jo matsumoto's stunning pieces from her 2011 fall line.

yes, that is me who got to place dress up in the pretty frocks.

for those of you who asked, this gorgeous backdrop is laguna beach's surf and sand hotel.
it was a marvelous, albeit chilly day.
that coat second came in handy!
black silk velvet coat with pockets lined in black charmeuse; charcoal charmeuse dress; black sequin clutch; akoya pearl strand with 18k gold angel.
pale pink melton flaired wool coat lined in leopard charmeuse silk.
black chiffon obi wrap dress with black stretch charmeuse slip.
black silk velvet halter gown lined in black silk charmeuse.
thank you again mary jo {and dyan from whimsy being}; it was definitely a princess moment.
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magical mood

giddy up summer.

sundress, we're in need of a date!!

i just received my new fragrances, 'you make me happy' & 'magical mind', from the uber-chic mary jo matsumoto of trust your style.

the heady orchid and jasmine are making me loopy, longing for warmer days and nights.

'you make me happy' indeed.

at first whiff, this yummy scent conjures black licorice and anise. but..... let it sit..... for a bit, and you'll recognize vanilla and orchid. this scent surprises me because, at first, it smells sweet, but deep down, i think she's a sultry fragrance (don't let the candy-colored gum drop facade fool you). the beautiful, aloof (just shy) girl with the cool grey nail polish, perfect stringy hair, who listens to leonard cohen, wears 'you make me happy'.

august nights so hot we'd ride around in the back of lindsay armstrong's car just to keep cool; night jasmine perfuming the air, monster ballads on the radio, sandy hair whipping in our faces, prowling the town for parent-free parties; this is what 'magical mood' is to me. mary jo has created a spicy floral with the addition of green forest fir. absolutely magical.

these two rousing scents are organic oils; not in any way chemically enhanced. i adore the roller ball applicators, and the fact that the fetching labels are from recycled paper.

i must say my favorite of the scents is the combination of both. mixing them produces the most intoxicatingly provocative bouquet. channeling sweaty, sizzling evenings with your hunkiest........

you must check out mary jo's etsy shop. there are other fragrances for purchase, and in different forumulas: solid natural perfume, organic hair oil; pure formulas producing the most pristine of quality. she also sells lip balms, scented handkerchiefs, lockets, and cameo pins. each product more unique than the next. i am such a fan.

happy shopping.

love,

katie

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Santa Baby.......

Christmas came early for Katie!!

Look what I won from Trust Your Style (giveaway queen)

this arnold zimberg flannel shirt is exactly the wardrobe piece to keep me westside chic AND holiday party handy!! it's a red plaid flannel (double faced!!) the collar and cuffs have a cool blue and white striped lining, AND (my favorite part)......... the collar, sides of the shirt, and buttons are lined with cyan velvet trim (twirling madly with glee!!!!!)

with a dvf skirt, kova & t leggings, and brian atwood booties i'll be fa la la la la ling all over the bouche de noel!!!


arnold zimberg shirts are known for their clever details and quality design. flavorful, fun, first class fabrics combined with bold contrast overstitching, and trademark velour trimming are why these duds are becoming cult classics with trendsetters.

mary jo, herself, is one of these said style vanguards. i repeat she IS a giveaway goddess, and her clutches and jewelry are fairytale beautiful. definitely should be your new addiction.

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