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Do you ever get a song stuck in your head?

So it is for me at the moment with colour blocking and the colour orange.

Good thing orange is one of my favourites.

Once I had  ”I shot the Sheriff” stuck in my head for several days. I mean really stuck.

I don’t want to say I hate that song,

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I hate that song.

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Blouse- Carla Zampath, skirt- Charlie Brown, scarf & hat- Hermes

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My Gingersnap roses

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Giambattista Valli

Paging Lyndsey Lohan…:)

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Bottega Veneta

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.Hermes reversible orange/caramel tote

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Hudson International

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Celine

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Hermes always gets orange perfect.

Come to think of it, they pretty much get everything perfect- except their  prices :)

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Giambattista Valli

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Furla bag

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BCBG

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Orange watch Hermes

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Super Archimoon Outdoor light

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“You and Me Bed” by Ennio Arosio

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Celine

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Miu Miu

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Zara

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Giambattista Valli

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Frosty Orange Creme 

Recipe ( I would substitute real cream for CoolWhip & thick coconut milk for condensed milk)

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Narcisco Rodriguez

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.Maria Pergay sofa circa 1972

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Katie Waissel

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Public bike

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Limoges

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Kimberly McDonald

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A ‘Summer Orange’ shelf in my closet

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Slim Paley photo…kidding!

Hermes photo

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I have to go now.

This photo has just stirred up the terrible memory of selling my Hermes black & gold Collier de Chien belt on Ebay in a moment of insanity

(convinced I wouldn’t wear belts high on the waist any more)

Ugh! Shake it off Slim, Shake it off!!

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Even worse, I’m starting to hear “I Shot the Sheriff” in my head again

I’m going to cleanse my mental jukebox with a song that I don’t mind listening to over and over- In fact it’s a favourite;

I dedicate this song to my belt, where ever in Australia it lives now :(

“Can We Still Be Friends” by Todd Rungren

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(first photo- Daria Werbowy)

Celestial Offerings

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Perigee Moon over the Almudena, Madrid last night

Tonight we are going to experience  The Super Moon

It’s the closest the moon has been to the earth in 18 years!

I asked a very “Astronomically Inclined” friend of mine about this event and this is what he had to say;

Most people think the Moon is closest during a “full moon”…but even though it may appear larger…this is an amazing optical illusion.   (On the next full moon rise….look at it upside down or between your legs …this sounds crazy..but  the moon will actually appear to return to it’s normal size…  The scientific explanation and details of this “illusion” can be found at ….
While you’re at this site…check out “10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Moon”
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Thanks  Sky Guy !!
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Burt Lancaster in “The Leopard”
Unfortunately, here in Santa Barbara, we are under grey & rainy skies so I suspect our chances of actually glimpsing the man in the moon this evening are dim.

I do hope you’ll get to enjoy it from where ever you may be.

A little appropriate music to accompany you;

Moon & Moon


photo of the moon taken last night  via Tao Zero

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The Famous  Nebra Sky Disk is one of the oldest known depictions of the ‘Heavenly Canopy’, dating back to 1600 BC.

Originally suspected of being a forgery, it is now widely accepted as being authentic to the Bronze Age.

Pretty cool “Tchotchke”!

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“Blue Reflection” by David Willet

For those who don’t get to experienc a lunar extravaganza this evening, some images to make us feel a little better;

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For the masculine Star Gazer in your life

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The moon from my porch in Sun Valley.

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Victoire de Castellane for Dior

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos 566 in blue Baccarat crystal (limited edition of 28) by Marc Newson

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Frida Gustavsson

Lydia Courteille ring

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Photo via Habitually Chic

Bergdorf’s Holiday window

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Armani

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The Moon coming up over the mountains in Montecito a few weeks ago

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Chanel “Sky” ring with diamonds

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Barnaby Gates Wallpaper

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Soir de Lune by Sisley

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Stubbs & Wootton slippers

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Chanel

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The Rug Company

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Miu Miu Summer 2011

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Barnaby Gates Wallpapers

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Miu Miu Summer 2011

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Bag by Jigsaw

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Solange Azagury-Partridge

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The incomparable Hedy Lamar via Fashion’s Most Wanted

“I love you more than the sun and the moon,

more than every grain of sand on every shore

and all the stars in the sky…”

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Keep Looking Up!!

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RainDancer Rambles in Gotham

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Don’t let this photo fool you-  The sun only came out for about 5 minutes yesterday just as I happened to be walking past Central Park so I dashed in and ‘lensed” this  (See, I’m hip to all the new lingo on the inter-web :) ) with my new camera. This photo was taken with my super sonic  12X lens fully engaged.  Although it isn’t crystal clear, you can  see the quality in full zoom is still pretty good..There were only 7, no maybe 8 leaves that had started to turn for Fall.

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Most of the time  the weather’s  looked more like this…

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Reminding me of this fabulous scene that Rutger Hauer just kills in Bladerunner;

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Watch the clip here

Sigh.  it’s so poignant- it gives me chills every time.

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OK, back to me :)

You can only imagine the  effect the rain and crazy humidity have had on my hair. I return to the hotel with my head twice the size of  when I left.   Yesterday, after I managed to wedge it back into our room, I was about to suggest we go down and have a cocktail in the sexy hotel bar when I caught sight of my husband. He was sitting on the edge of the bed donning day-glo ear buds, and Bose headphones, and a huge black Batman sleeping mask, complete with molded nose cup.  These on (and precious little else) he cocked  his index finger at me like he was jauntily shooting a pistol,  said “YOU put a ring on it”  and promptly fell fast asleep.  Apparently I’m married to Bethanny Frankel with a beard. It was 5pm.  Is it really that untoward for a woman to sit in a hotel bar all alone, nursing a martini while constantly  patting her hair down as she  laughs and quietly mutters to herself??   Oh- that’s so sweet- I knew you’d be on my side!!

It’s one of the things I love about New York – you can always be assured that every time you walk down the street you’re going to see 100 people that look far crazier than you and another 100 that make you want to head straight to your parents and ask “What’s up with the lousy gene cards folks??”

And then there’s the things you “Overhear” in NY;

A couple in the corner booth of a nice restaurant;  she, mid to late 40′s, attractive, very blonde.  He, late 80′s, early 90′s  and virtually bald except for, wait for it… silvery bangs striating to gold  (like the finale dress in Marc Jacob’s Fall show)  BANGS! as in Anna Wintour, that somehow sprung from nowhere, as he was hairless above.  Donald Trump- you’re goin’ down! This guy just combed you  under the table my friend!   I’m not being cruel, simply setting the visual for what came next.  In a loud voice ( I’m no Gladys Kravitz, but I was two tables away ) he said to her “WELL, You’re certainly NOT the most beautiful woman  in the world, but…you’re good enough for me. I think I could fall in love with you.”   He really said that!  Thankfully, he didn’t make the pistol shooting gesture, but he said those exact words.  I wanted to go over and throw my martini water on his head.  The poor woman said nothing.  She just kept nodding and smiling sadly.  UnCOMFortable…I’m only repeating this  because I’m pretty sure he doesn’t read Slim Paley.  If  by any chance I’m wrong- I meant the other old guy with the silvery golden bangs, not you Sir.

His bang colours, only in reverse.

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But I’ll leave you with something a little more fun and pleasant in silver and gold…

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Miu Miu in Bergdorf’s

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I’m off to possibly overhear more snippets of conversation

(Hope we have a strategically placed table at Quality Meats.

OK, maybe you can call me Mrs. Kravitz :) )

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Golden Pears and Prayers

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As we rapidly approach mid September,  I’ll finally concede it is indeed time to acknowledge the changing of the seasons.  Summer in Santa Barbara? We hardly knew you.   There are many things about the Fall that I love, don’t get me wrong…although the turning of the trees,  smell of burning leaves, and  distinct ‘crispness’ that creeps in before the real cold arrives are pleasures we don’t truly experience here.   Still, Autumn in Southern California is not without it’s charms.  Our Liquid Amber trees put on a quite a  show, the sunsets never fail to delight and we do grow great pumpkins!   When our children were younger we had the most amazing Halloween parties at our home, even if I do say so myself :)   I miss them so!  BOO hoo!!

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So once again we face the task of putting our summer wardrobes and linens to rest- adieu beautiful turquoise and aqua… it’s time to start thinking in shades of burnt umber and gold…

Some music to travel by; “Golden Age” by TV on the Radio



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Jo Malone‘s newest fragrance ‘ English Pear & Freesia‘

The End of Summer freesia and The First pears of Autumn meet in a delicate and graceful marriage of the two seasons.

Key notes are King William Pear, White Freesia and Patchouli.

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This is the cutest website!

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Amazingly talented artists from all over the world, who also cook!   What a great idea! Please check it out here;

They Draw & They Cook

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I love this colour for Fall, so warm and comforting.

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Then again, not too shabby in a tropical setting either

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Painting by Kendall Boggs

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Have you tried this pear flavoured Hangar One vodka yet? It will put some Autumnal heat in your tummy!

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Recipes from Hangar One Vodka Recipes.WhatwasIsaying???

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and to atone for your sinful martinis…this is a sweet little book

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“My” wonderful, wonderful monk in Bhutan

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Phew…OK, back to sinning….


 

Cesare Paciotti boots

 

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Anya Hindmarch bag

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Maurizio Pecoraro

 

My two ‘Vintage” mustard yellow jackets that my mother says don’t look good on me will be coming back out. You heard me Mom.

I just need more blush.

and lipstick.

and maybe a scarf between me and the mustard…

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Gucci


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Martha Stewart

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Vintage Colman’s Mustard poster

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Golden Mustard roses in my garden

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Lost the credit (thank God)


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Fendi Fall 2010

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Fendi

I love this; the boots, the bag, the model, the makeup, the hair…luv luv.

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Love these too…

 

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And as much as Colman’s Mustard makes me positively gag, I’m loving all these little mustard booties :)


 

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‘Peek-A-Boo’, I love you !

Last few photos all from Fendi Fall 2010-11

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Miu Miu

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Ligne Roset sofachairthingy

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Oh- PIKACHU!! I miss you!!

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Oh- I almost forgot- I have positively GOLDEN information to share with you!  My new camera? I got the Leica V-Lux 20 for my birthday…only to be informed by my sister (the Ralph Nader of the family) that I was basically paying a few hundred dollars extra for the little red “Leica” dot. She said the camera was virtually identical to the Panasonic ‘Lumix’.   The old “Toyota in Lexus clothing” switcheroo.  So I bought the Lumix and lo and behold….  (Is that “What a Good Wife Am I” music I hear??!)

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Have a Golden Week Everyone!!