Leopard Pumps & Joe's Jeans & Styleblazer & Giveaway Winner & FFF Link Up!

I know I know ... that's quite a title for a post, but gosh, there's a lot going on!  

First I'm super flattered to be included in Deborah's Boland's Fabulous After 40 Styleblazer series, full of over 40 blogger interviews!  Check it out!  

Also on the menu today, the winner of the coral, turquoise, and copper bracelet from JTV!  

And the winner of the bracelet is ….

Christy B.  Congratulations!

This look I'm wearing here has a few of my new and favorite things!

SHOP THIS LOOK:

A few stunning looks from last week's link up ...

Sandy from Sandy a la Mode

Shannon of Upbeat Soles

Moumous of La Moumous

Anyone have a long weekend for President's Day?

I have a week off and this teacher REALLY needs the break. To be quite honest, it's been a hell of a year teaching.  Looking forward to relaxing, shopping with the girls, and taking a little ski adventure with my guy!

Link up, link back, and PARTY ON, DOLLS!

OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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An InLinkz Link-up

Sunday in Rome

Pinstripe

Pinstripe Trousers/Pants: Forever 21. Jacket: Acne Studios.

Shoes: Céline. Sunglasses: Rayban.

This look is ticking all my 90's vibes boxes. The trousers work great rolled up, exposing a bit of ankle   with a pair of boyish flats but work just as well worn long and scraping the floor with a pair of killer heels. 

The Real Gidget

Kathy "Gidget" Kohner in Malibu circa 1956. ErnstLenart

I was having lunch with some friends at Duke's Malibu the other day, when the most bubbly and charming woman came over to greet us. It turns out that she was Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the inspiration for the Gidget book, film and television series. Kathy started surfing in Malibu in the late 1950s and her father, Frederick Kohner, chronicled her adventures as a model for the beloved character Gidget. If you happen to be driving through Malibu, Kathy is now the ambassador of aloha at Duke's, and is there every Tuesday and and Sunday.

Frederick Kohner's, Gidget, has been re-released and is available on Amazon HERE.

Suzan Pitt

I was thrilled when artist Suzan Pitt invited me to come visit her Los Angeles studio. I have been following her work ever since I first discovered her brilliant hand painted raincoats and couldn't wait to see them in person. Suzan first started to make one of a kind, painted coats as part of a show with NYC artist group COLAB in the 1980s. After spending several years painting and directing a number of critically acclaimed animated films, Suzan has begun a brand new series of graphic wearable art.

“I think of my painted coats as animated objects which can move about in the world- walking in the street, sitting at a bar, coming through a doorway, emerging from a car... Each coat is like no other- they are one of a kind artworks you can wear or hang on the wall. I'm inspired by images from popular culture (comics, advertising, historical paintings, trash and lettering found everywhere)and images from my films and watercolors. I love to juxtapose multiple images to create a chain of association to the viewer, much like my paintings but simpler- and I hope a coat will make someone happy- that the positive energy from the coat will surround the wearer and surprise those who see it.”-Suzan Pitt

Check out more of Suzan Pitt's extraordinary work HERE.

Adrien and Kamen

Kamen and Adrien

"I was being a "naughty boy" needing to meet a good guy as I was getting older - met Kamen - fell in love with his dog Bau Bau - and unexpectedly fell deeply in love with him. Kamen makes me be the best I can be - I'm styled by him especially my hair EVERYDAY! I am blessed."                              - Adrien Yakimov Roberts

I met Kamen and Adrien at this year's Alta Roma events. It turns out that although they are a bit too young for Advanced Style, Adrien follows the blog regularly and even uses it as an example for his students at the Accademia Costume e Moda. I was thrilled when they allowed me to take their photograph and share a few words above.

GALentine's Day with JTV!

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of girl time AND a sucker for pretty baubles, so when JTV Jewelry suggested a GALentine's collaboration, I was excited. They generously let me pick out a gift for myself and my bestie, and then another stunning item to giveaway to one lucky reader!  

GALentine's Day, a day to celebrate your gal pals, is officially February 13th, but Lynn and I celebrated early at our favorite Starbucks. I'm super lucky to have this fun and fashionable lady in my life! We always have so much fun together!

But before we could open gifts, she had to get me to put the cookie down!  

I'm dangerous around sweets!

JTV has so many stylish high quality pieces to choose from!  It was a difficult, but fun choice! 

JTV sent our gifts in classy gift boxes and soft jewelry pouches.  Such a nice touch! 

(I put Lynn's in a cute sparkly gift bag too.)

For myself, I picked out this gorgeous 14K rose gold over 14K yellow gold square Byzantine link bracelet. I'm in love with this gorgeous piece and plan to have it for years to come.  

 For Lynn, I also picked out something I knew she would keep and cherish as well, these pretty 1.79ctw emerald cut, lab created, Bixbite sterling silver hoop earrings.  I knew they would be perfect with her pink and silver watch and gorgeous pink diamond and platinum wedding band.

Want to spoil your gal pal too?  Check out some ideas here:

JTV Valentine's Gift Guide

Now for the giveaway, I decided to pick something artistic and cool. 

Look at this stunning statement bracelet! Upscale boho-rific!

Details from the JTV website: 

"Timna Jewelry Collection(Tm) Round,Oval And Pear Shape Cabochon Turquoise With Round And Oval Cabochon Sponge Coral Copper Cuff Bracelet. Measures Approximately 2 1/16"inches In Width. Finished Under Gallery. Open Back Cuff.

Inspired by the ancient copper mines of Israel's Timna Valley, JTV's exclusive Timna Jewelry Collection features rich glowing copper designs adorned with bold, colorful gemstones. The colorful beauty of the valley's rare stone and sand formations unleashes the unlimited creativity of our designers who incorporate the essence of this exotic area into each of their creations. Each beautiful gem is set into lustrous, durable copper. Experience the tradition, rainbow of colors and glowing beauty of the Timna Jewelry Collection that can only be found at Jewelry Television and jtv.com."

A $161 value!

This beauty can be yours!  Enter now.  The giveaway winner for be announced THIS Thursday (the 11th), so don't dilly dally!

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Good luck, Dolls!

OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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Wanny Di Filippo, Firenze

Grey and black

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                                                                                                 sneakers: adidas ultra boost
                                                                                                 jeans: mango
                                                                                                 coat: zara
                                                                                                 scarf: acne studios
                                                                                                 bag: gucci
                                                                                                 sunglasses: ray ban
                                                                                                 ph. Masa


Well, I can’t get enough of cool sneakers, especially when they are super light like the ultra boost so don't blame me for wearing them on the streets. These kicks are almost too cute to wear to the gym!

Vienna

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After our super short trip to Bratislava in September, Jelena and I decided to switch new Astra to Opel Zafira and continue our trip to Vienna with friends. So, how was it? These short clips aka Vines are probably the best way to describe it!
Let's start:
- last minute decision to book a hotel or some apartment for five friends in a fully packed Vienna at the end of the September led us to this: https://vine.co/v/exWOKmJOFaU (I found the perfect apartment without beds which was gallery right before we came in, so call me if you need any recommendation)
- we were strolling through the rainy Vienna every day: https://vine.co/v/exMTzhaIFTK
- we became regular guests at Roberto, where we met amazing girls from Serbia: https://vine.co/v/exv1HFJtwMH  (you must try cocktails with raspberries)
- we visited the secret club thanks to our new friends: https://vine.co/v/ex9wDxH0vU7 (if you have that special key, you are more than welcome)
- we strolled again, this time to Albertina museum: https://vine.co/v/exXzABtD2mK , https://vine.co/v/exLuEnJ9dDZ
- we decided to have more raspberries at the Palmenhaus: https://vine.co/v/exHIBaUrAzX
-  we were trying out our new clothes: https://vine.co/v/exXimTpJmbX (coat over Pj's and heels is almost normal thing to do before bed time)
- we were changing restaurants, bars, cafes on a daily base: https://vine.co/v/eQBwWiYr9U0
- we even made a decision to be glamours at some point: https://vine.co/v/eQ1p2Hi6aP0 , https://vine.co/v/exUaLXhHMEj
- and then we needed to go home: https://vine.co/v/eQiIItuUuBz
So, how was it? ;)

p.s. and if you need Vienna guide, check my old posts: here/here/and here.