A blog about a mother, her clothes, her daughter, and healing from loss.

Day 199

November 21, 2014

The Grand Ol' Opry

I mean come on......It's a full length, black silk, hand beaded, opera coat. That's just cuckoo bird! And let's just have a chat about that collar, oh and the inverted back pleat and the BEADING!!!! This is truly a work of art, and I cannot believe the craftsmanship that went into this piece. If you stop to think about it, the lion's share of the beading and detail is actually on the back of the coat, how interesting, it's the fashion version of "burying the lead" Also did I mention that it weighs a ton? If you have any vampire friends that might need a cloak for a red carpet event, please feel free to send them my way.

Day 195

November 12, 2014

It never rains in California...

“Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl don’t they warn ya
It pours, man it pours”

— Albert Hammond

Ah-truer words were never spoken. But then in a miracle moment, it actually did rain on Halloween night! Frankly, I would break this out even for cloudy skies with ZERO chance of precipitation. This is one of the pieces that I don't have to think twice about keeping. It is a classic to be sure, and one that I look forward to wearing for years to come. Now bring on the rain!!!!!

This Blog comes from the heart and mind, (but mostly from the heart), of Amy Sklar, interior designer, mother, daughter, foodie, and lover of fashion.

I must admit, the driving force behind this blog was my need to somehow, some way, create a tribute to my dear mother Carole Lawrence. She was a great beauty, chef, friend and mother. Sadly, I lost her to cancer February 23rd 2013. Since beginning on February 23rd 2014 it has been my goal to wear a piece of her clothing, jewelry, or an accessory that she passed on to me, for a total of 365 days (Not in a row, sorry, I am also a mother of two, a small business owner, wife and friend. I tried to do it in a row, and it almost broke me.) I believe it is a fitting tribute to this incredible woman with the greatest sense of style I've ever known. A digital archive, a love letter, a journal, a remeberance for your children and future generations. I love you mom.