Ralph Lauren Winter OOTD

 

         I have to say, I think I enjoy dressing for winter much more than for summer. I find that in winter it's much easier to feel cozy, like you're still in your pajamas, and still look effortlessly chic in cold weather than it is when it's hot and sticky in the summer. With a snowstorm the night before, and the desire to stay in bed all day, I threw on one of my fave men, (Ralph), and topped it off with a coat, and grabbed one of fave girls (Kate Spade) and ran out the door. I finished it off with my personal favorite accessory; some retro, statement shades, which add an instant, and always necessary dose of cool to any- literally any outfit.

                                                                                                                                              Yours Truly,

                                                                                                                                                       Dionna

 

 

Axl Rose

 

    
          As random as this may be, I actually have various reasons as to why I decided I needed a little post dedicated to Axl Rose, so let's just cut to the chase. The first reason is the fact that it's his birthday, and so I've seen him everywhere today, so of course happy birthday to him, (not that he'll ever see this, but it's the thought that counts). But mainly, that only served as inspiration for the other reasons. When writing Saying Bye To Bowie, and recalling my friend and I's fabulous Freddie Mercury and Ziggy Stardust costumes, I was reminded of when my little brother (who's not so little anymore oh my goodness!!) dressed as Axl for "spirit week" at school, and it may be the funniest thing I've ever seen. He had everything from the mischievous smize, to the muscle tee, the long auburn hair (or wig rath

Finally Winter

 

       How one could live in New England and make it all the way to almost mid February without a typical blizzard is beyond me quite frankly, and while others may not have been complaining about the lack of snow, I certainly was! I absolutely love snow. Yes it's pretty, it makes you feel cozy, yadda yadda yadda- all true of course, but most importantly, it means no school. And it means it's perfectly acceptable to do absolutely nothing, but sit in your living room staring at the skylight with the Kardashians in the background while your entire family takes turns saying "Gee, it's really coming down". it also means that if there's nothing to eat in the house you're just gonna have to make do with some good ole chicken of the sea and blast-o-butter popcorn.

                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                              Yours Truly,

                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                       Dionna

Snowed In Playlist

 

      I can't think of something that inspires me to be super productive and extremely lazy at the same time as much as a snow day. As much as I want to, (and certainly do) spend the day curled up sipping cocoa and marathoning Friends, I also get inspired to power clean, paint, put together outfits, bake, and thumb through stacks of magazines at the same time- most of which needs to be accompanied by music. While this snow makes it feel like Christmas, with the storm being in February, Christmas music isn't exactly what I'm in the mood for - not even my Rock 'n' Roll Christmas Playlist. There's laid back, indescribable sort of feeling snow days evoke. With no way of putting it perfectly, I decided to let the music do the talking, and put together this little playlist of some of my favorite low key songs.
                                                                                                                                               Yours Truly
                                                                                                                                                       Dionna

Saying Bye to Bowie

Ziggy Star(bites the)Dust... (still too soon?)

     In all seriousness, this is simply an overdue R.I.P to David Bowie, who lost his battle with cancer this past January 10th, and inspired this quick watercolor pencil sketch. Although I wouldn't particularly call myself a fan, I do love a lot of his music (don't tell me you don't dance when Fame comes on, or blast Changes in the car with all the windows down), and he's an incredibly influential chameleon of an artist. In eighth grade my best friend went as Ziggy Stardust and I went as Freddie Mercury for Halloween! However, what really gets me is the fact that yet anoth

Oh! Darling

     With all the hype surrounding The Beatles joining Spotify, I've been reminding myself more and more of the love I have for them. Truly, there's no one that quite compares. I really think they just might be untouchable. There's a Beatles song for every single mood, day, or situation- it's nearly impossible to pick a favorite. Oh Darling, does it sound better on vinyl- original of course, re-pros make me cringe.
                                                                                                                                              Yours Truly,
                                                                                                                                                      Dionna

Great Barrington




The Gypsy Joynt

      I love The Berkshires in general, but there's something about Great Barrington that I find especially appealing. There's unique antique shops, a music store, some delicious and quirky places to eat- even a patisserie. My favorite stops most definitely have to be Boho Exchange, and Gypsy Joynt. Boho Exchange, this vintage and consignment shop in this cute yellow building attached to an used book store. Anywhere I travel, I always make it a point to stop at a vintage, consignment, or thrift shop, and this one is one of my favorites. I absolutely love this bleach dipped oversized flannel I found there- very Kurt Cobain. Gypsy Joynt is this wicked cool (there's the New Englander in me) café with live music, great food, and fabulous bohemian dé