lace & lacquer

First of all, hi everyone. It feels like I haven't blogged about anything sociologically substantial in a while, and I might be a bit rusty so please pardon the potentially poor prose.

Anyhoozle.

Now that I've graduated from McGill and no longer have to whittle away the hours of cushy student life by blogging nonsensically about sociological things, what have I been doing with myself?

framed! ~ diy project

laceandlacquer — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:35:17 +0000

My coworker gave me this amazing huge frame when she was moving out of her house. It is a huge, gold, ornate frame with a Monet oil painting in it. As pretty as the frame and painting were, they didn’t match my living room. Soooo… I decided to attempt a spray paint DIY and re-do the frame. I love it!

First I took the canvas out of the frame

Then I set off to Lowes. I bought a spray primer, bright red spray paint, and a glossy top coat. I chose red to match my little Ikea rug. I thought it would make both of the pieces pop!

Then I had to find somewhere to spray outside Thankfully my friends allowed me to use their backyard! I used a plastic dropcloth and primed it, waited about 15 minutes and then sprayed it red.

It was a windy day so I had to keep fixing it up because when I walked away the plastic kept flying onto the wet paint! Also… never spray around trees with loose things that can fall on your frame. Oh well… adds character! Then we enlisted Michael to hang up and viola! Finally we have something hanging above my couch!

lana del rey ~ young & beautiful

laceandlacquer — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:20:37 +0000

from The Great Gatsby soundtrack

met gala 2013

laceandlacquer — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:29:16 +0000

So, I (J) apologize for neglecting L&L lately. I just moved into a new apartment & obviously have been busy decorating! (pics to come).

Anyway, I had to post these pics from the Met Gala last week since it’s such a major fashion event! The theme was punk ~ some got it, some didn’t.

Katie Holmes, love!

Taylor’s looked kind of forced.

Same here, girl.

Kristin Dunst is always one of my faves on the red carpet. She always has a really quirky but elegant style.

Orange you glad… no.

I loved Julianne Hough because it’s not something you see from her often.

World’s Most Beautiful Woman? Check!

Not much better than her tangerine counterpart, but better nontheless!

I actually liked this look, only SJP/Carrie could pull this off.

Girl crush.

I usually always hate on Anne, but I have to give it to her, she looks gooooood.

Emma Watson and Miranda Kerr must’ve called each other before & coordinated!

Queen B, love.

I also loved Katy’s! She definitely is never one to shy away from eccentric dresses.

I wish I liked this…

JLo in her usual super sexy look.

Jessica went for textured tights under a gown, cool!

I love this color on Cameron. She’s also another girl crush of mine, she can do no wrong.

I’m sure we’ve all seen that pic of Kim & Mrs. Doubtfire, let’s give the girl some credit! Maybe the print makes her look a little big, but she’s pregnant! I still think she’s gorge.

JLaw didn’t really have a very memorable dress, but she did do something memorable…

I loved this! Allison Williams has always played it safe, and I loved seeing her edgy side.

The queen of punk back when baggy cargo pants and cornrows were cool.

Kelly! Loved it.

I really did not like this. Sorry Madonna, I feel like you are trying too hard.

Last but not least, Nicole Richie is a super fab outfit. Bright white is the new blonde, right?

recovering…

laceandlacquer — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:21 +0000

…from the Kentucky Derby.