Redolent of Orchids

I had every intention of posting these yesterday, but a handsome little prince named Kitty Boos decided to chew straight through my charger. I do adore my little critters, but sometimes they can be little rascals. Right now they are sleeping like little angels - and thus, we begin the calm before the inevitable storm. I don't know what has gotten into them the past couple of weeks - maybe they're bored. I think they just need their new cat condo to arrive, and soon. They outgrew (and broke) the old one. Meanwhile, Miku is a perfect little princess and they could learn a thing or two from her.

H&M had a whole rack of these dresses on sale ($15), in various colors. They must have had a difficult time selling them, because they were extremely abundant - either that, or they just made way too many. Though a little hesitant in my purchase, wondering if every girl in the world would have this exact dress, I was won over by the pale pink. Plus, I'm a sucker for fringe and loose fitting dresses of versatility. I thought about removing the bottom band and letting the fringe hang loose, but it's bound to get caught on everything, so I'm leaving it be. As for the bag, it couldn't be more ideal. Maybe my dress isn't exactly unique, but the bag certainly is. My mom gives me the most amazing gifts.

Outfit Details:
blazer: H&M
fringe dress: H&M
belt: thrifted
vintage bag: a gift from my mom, from her store, Hourglass Consignment
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Makeup notes: julie hewett cheekie cheek and lip shine in Bette on lips, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Refined on cheeks

Love love,
Keiko Lynn

Don't Let It Fade

Outfit Details:
Living Long Cardigan - courtesy of Threadsence
fringe dress - H&M
belt - thrifted
Steve Madden Caryssa pumps - originally from Nordstrom, graciously replaced by Steve Madden
Coach Devin bag - borrowed from my sis Amanda (just for the pictures - I'm lame), gift from Coachvintage spoon ring - gift from my mom


Being back in New York is bittersweet as always. I'm happy to return to Bobby and the critters, who couldn't be happier to see me. Though I can't imagine living in South Florida anymore, leaving my family is always difficult. It's especially upsetting to leave the little ones - including the not so little one anymore, Tessa. Roxy still doesn't fully understand how far away New York is from South Florida, and why she can't spend the night at my house or have me over to babysit. And now with both Kim and Samara gone, I am a little lonely. It will be better once my stupid hand is completely healed (if you follow me on twitter, you might know I clumsily injured my hand shortly after Christmas) and I have all of my custom orders done. Then I can actually leave the apartment!

I didn't wear one at all in Florida but now I'm trying to keep a splint on as much as possible, at the behest of little Roxy Mae, who insisted I should keep it wrapped. The other day, I woke up to Roxy trying to fashion a cast out of balloons! I'm taking her advice because the better my hand starts to feel, the more I end up reinjuring it. I forget because I can move my fingers and the pain isn't so bad anymore, so I try to pick something up or close the car door and oops! I'm crying out in pain (and if Amanda is around, she's doubled over in laughter). It's not a big deal, just a nuisance since I need this hand to cut and sew. But it's easier to give up and have a pity party for myself when I'm all alone and typing with one hand, trying to use scissors as a lefty, sewing with a splint - and my sisters aren't there to laugh at my shortcomings and constant reinjury. Or to help me do my hair in the morning. Or open jars and lift things for me. Bobby works a lot and these gosh darn animals don't have thumbs! Perhaps if they were polydactyls like Puppy and Pinky, they might be able to help me out a little more.

In the meantime, I am getting better at my temporary one-handedness. It only took me a few days to type this out;)