New Year, New Beginngins....

Dear followers... all five of you, hahahah! In anticipation of the new year I have re-named/re-located to "Coco and Toast!" www.cocoandtoast.blogspot.com Please enjoy and follow;)

xoxo

erin

Something old, something new...

The panic is starting. That holiday party is just around the corner, knocking on your closet door... What to wear, oh what to wear?? Yes, that LBD (little black dress) would work, or your sparkly sequined top.... but lets think outside of the box for a minute. Halloween isn't the only holiday where a great thrift shop comes in handy...... Yes, lets talk Vintage. Vintage items are a great way to showcase your individual style, and set yourself apart from the crowd. An advantage of buying vintage is that if you are lucky, you can find designer pieces at bargain prices! If you are up on your fashion history 101, you'll know a jewel of a piece when you find it. Hello gorgeous YSL tuxedo jacket... Good day beautiful Pucci print... Ah, the joy of the second hand store, it's like hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. But wait, don't act so quickly! There are some pitfalls to be aware of when digging through vintage booty, for falling into one can make you go from 'vintage chic' to 'vintage cheap' in no time! When you are vintage shopping, be strict! The piece should be in almost, if not perfect condition. Stains, discoloration, and pulling strings can mean the difference from FAB to DRAB... ugh, we do not want that! Make sure the garment fits, or is in a position that it can be tailored to fit. Too small is definitely a no no (c'mon, you know you will be eating those Christmas cookies and drinking that bubbling champagne!). If vintage clothing is a fail for you, head strait to the sparkling beauties in the jewelry section. Jewelry will always be your best friend... Hello little darling (Vintage Chanel cuff) , I am here to rescue you, and take you to a nice, loving home...

xoxo,

erin

crayons and cashmere

Great vintage online resources... ebay.com and etsy.com

Check out some of L.A.'s best rated Vintage shops on citysearch

It's been a while...

OMG! Has it really been over a month?! Oh dear blogging world, and dear readers, I am back:) As some of you know, I recently 'went under the knife' to fix a very painful, and annoying back pain due to a herniated disc. Well, results have been amazing! I feel great and am back to being pain free (something I have not been in 3 years!). So, thank you Dr. Lin and staff!! Ok, enough about that! Yesterday, on a quick trip to the mall, I found my inspiration to blog again... A gleam of light in the shoe department caught my eye... Sparkling gold, pink, and silver, like one might find at the end of the rainbow! As I approached the table, The name "Tom" became clear on the back of these sparkling darlings. Surrounded by Prada, Jimmy Choo, Jeffery Campbell, and Cole Hahn, these glittery creations of 'Toms" were on a table with other canvas creations, and a picture of a guy (I assume it was Tom, right?!) putting the same shoes on a bunch of kids. Yes, that's right, these magnificent shoes were a pair of 'Toms," the shoe that gives back in more ways than one. Toms shoes not only give your foot an oh so chic, amazingly simple look, the comfort of a well padded, cozy slipper shoe, but also gives a new pair of shoes (for every pair bought) to a child in need. They call it "One for One." Now that's a bit of Christmas spirit that everyone can appreciate! These shoes are sold year round, and are very affordable. AND if you have little ones to shop for, the kids Toms are so adorably cute!! Well Tom, I admire your dream being brought to life... just watched your video (click Toms) and need my box of kleenex...;')

xo, sniff, xoxo,

erin

crayons and cashmere

TOMS for toddlers

Pink TOMS (Dear Santa, if you are reading this I have been a very good girl! size 9.5 please ;)