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Book Ends…

In Daily Musings, New Loves! on July 17, 2012 at 11:53 am

Explores the fateful decision of Emma Jean Peace to raise her seventh son, Perfect, as the daughter she has always wanted.

Here are a few books I plan to read by the end of the year.  Even though I already have a couple hundred unread books sitting on my living room floor,  I still plan to buy and read these… why?  because they intrigue me and I just love books.  I will always love books with paper pages; as much as I love technology, I have not embraced the Nook, Kindle, iPad method of reading books. Maybe I’m a hoarder of books and haven’t admitted it to myself yet 🙂 Is there a 12 step program?

There is nothing like laying in the bath tub, soaking in lavender scented sea salts, and reading a mesmerizing book.  Somehow an E-book  just doesn’t give me the same sensation.  Maybe one day I’ll embrace the E-book for convenience sake {I really doubt it though}, nevertheless, I’ll never get rid of my hardcover/paperback books. There’s nothing like turning a page!

A couple of these books have been around for a while, languishing on my Amazon wish list, I think it’s time I gave them a home.

Roots of Style is a rare look into the mind, life, and journey of one of our generation’s most coveted fashion designers, Isabel Toledo. ~ Currently Reading

Set in Louisiana in 1828, Martin’s latest novel depicts the psychologically charged relationship between a wealthy white woman and the slave she detests.

This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture.

In The Forty Rules of Love, Elif Shafak has woven a wonderful tale of love and spiritual longing, brilliantly exploring the universal desire for intimacy with another human being, as well as with the divine.

All books are available at www.amazon.com as well as other bookstores. I hope you select one of them; if you do, let me know your thoughts.

Happy Tuesday!

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A Triumphant Monday…

In Daily Musings on July 16, 2012 at 9:27 am

Happy Monday Dahhlings! I hope you had a pleasant and fun-filled weekend.  Did you accomplish everything you set out to do?  I hope you did. My weekend was once again extremely busy, this time with paperwork, receipts and all the little things you have to do to keep your business running smoothly. Isn’t the quote above fitting? I love it!

This upcoming week is also going to be very hectic for me, so I apologize in advance if my posts are a bit sparse.  One thing you can be sure of, I will try to post stimulating visuals and inspirational/motivational quotes as often as I can until my schedule calms down.

In the meantime remember to…

Here’s my song of the day: Sister Sledge ~ Easier To Love ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abG2M3xi0dE

Have yourselves a stylishly chic, victorious and amazing Monday!

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A Chic Friday…

In Daily Musings on July 13, 2012 at 2:06 pm

Where is it?

Hello Daahlings… Happy Friday to you. I’ve been so busy running around like a crazy person, I’ve decided to take another mental health day to regroup.  This is a quick post to say hello, and to say; have yourselves a marvelous and gorgeous weekend.  Do something amazing so you can look back on Monday, and say “Yes I accomplished that!“.

I found the above photo on Pinterest, my favourite place for inspiration, and just had to post it.  The sorbet colours, and the sexy peek of coral caught my eye;  I feel she’s asking “where is it?”  Maybe she dropped her Harry Winston earring!

Enjoy your Friday and remember to…

 

Smooches Daahlings!

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Seeing Red…

In Daily Musings on July 11, 2012 at 9:14 am

I love this red dress. This is exactly how I would style it…Simple! This photo reminds me of walking down 5th Avenue in NY {which it probably is} ~ How I miss NY!!

 Red is one of my all time favourites when it comes to colour. Red is hot, and I mean in a sexy way, Red is passion, red is confidence! Red says, I know who I am, do you? Red nails, red lips, red shoes; a slip of a red dress, there’s just something defiant and elegant about the colour of love.  Here’s my collage of seeing red… Here goes!

Valentino Jumpsuit

Gold tipped YSL flats

The hem of this dress says it all!!

Naomi Campbell beautifully bald in a Van Cleef & Arpels red necklace. Shot for Soon International October 2011

Beautifully Fluid!

Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen in Alice In Wonderland

Jimmy Choo’s Interpretation of Dorothy’s red slippers.

Special edition, restyled to celebrate England {Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jublilee and the Olympics) Sold exclusively at Selfridges in London

Tom Ford ad campaign S/S 2011

Let’s end the collage with some delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes… Yum!

Such a passionate colour, I hope you enjoyed the beautiful visuals.  Happy Wednesday, we’re half way there!

Smooches!

All images obtained via Google Images

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Boosh…

In Daily Musings, New Loves! on July 10, 2012 at 9:51 am

 

Update 7.10.12 ~ sweetofstyle  just informed me that she saw the Illamasqua range in Sephora here in the U.S., I’ve just checked and she is absolutely right.  For those of us living in the States, we are also able to get our  Illamasqua Boosh (or other fabulous colour) fix.  Visit a Sephora store or order online. http://www.sephora.com/nail-varnish-P241720

Yesterday, I discovered the most amazing nail polish by a company based in London called Illamasqua.  The colour that drew my attention was this gorgeous glossy black called Boosh {don’t you just love that name?}.  I love black nail polish.  If you want to make a statement, a beautiful high shine black manicure {and/or pedicure} always does the trick.

Go to Illamasqua’s website, the colours available are simply stunning, and come in a spectrum of bold shades with a range of finishes.  Although sold in the UK, there is free shipping to the U.S. with orders over £75  (approx. $116).  My sister is using a colour called Rampage, which is a dark khaki green… Simply Gorgeous! There’s also a huge make-up range which is very popular with my fellow UK  divas.

See more colours here: http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/nails/nail-varnishes/boosh-nail-varnish

Happy polishing!

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A Stylish Return…

In Daily Musings, New Loves! on July 9, 2012 at 9:30 am

It’s been one busy week! After finishing up a contract, going to lunch meetings to discuss where I’m taking the Maylana’s Closet empire next; taking numerous photos for my Etsy store (still in uploading phase, its never-ending) and then on top of that melting away in 100 degree heat! I think I have good reason to be MIA the last 4 days.  Well I’m back, rejuvenated, creative juices flowing and ready to roll! You may have noticed a few minor changes.  I’ve finally figured out how to add a tag line to my site “Living Out Loud ~ Today and Every Day” It’s a motto I’ve been living by for the last couple of years and it’s served me well.

I’ve also added a Blog Shop page; watch that space {visit it now to see a beautiful outfit from the Alexander McQueen resort collection}; lot’s of beautiful things coming soon. It will be a duplicate of some of my Etsy store listings which contains vintage items, but there will also be new/preloved items which don’t come under “vintage”, Etsy is very specific.  I will also be showcasing huge colourful crochet cowls and hats created by me for Fall/Winter 2012. My About Page has also had minor tweaking.

I was going to write a whole post on my new HP TouchSmart 520-1070 computer, but for brevity, I’m now only going to dedicate a small amount of space to it. Of course that’s my new baby above and below.  All I can say about it is I Love It!!!  It arrived on Friday and I’ve been in love ever since. It has all the bells and whistles, multi-touch screen, wireless mouse and keyboard, 2 TB hard drive, with 8GB of memory; it’s like one giant iPad if I want it to be; and I now feel like I am blogging in true style :-).  As my sister stated, it’s “A sexy bit of kit” what does that mean? well in Brit speak it means it’s a beautiful piece of machinery. It’s black, sexy and chic, like a classic Chanel dress! for more info visit www.shopping.hp.com/

I hope you had a fantastic weekend as I did, even while wilting.  Today I woke up to 72 degrees, though humid, it was a relief!  Let’s hope this cooler spell lasts for a while.

Wishing you all a fabulous, productive and amazing week.

Smooches Dahhlings!

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Happy Birthday…

In Daily Musings on July 4, 2012 at 9:12 am

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To all my American friends, celebrating July 4th, America’s Independence Day; Happy Birthday from Maylana’s Closet!

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A Hectic Day…

In Daily Musings on July 3, 2012 at 11:35 am

 

Today is going to be a really hectic day for me, so unfortunately I have no time to give you a full post.  I’m wrapping up a contract, having a business lunch then moving on to take more photos of my Etsy inventory.  It’s still hot, hot, hot in DC right now; we’re at 89 degrees, which has been the lowest since Friday; but there is an expected high of 97 before day’s end!!!  Apparently more intense heat is on the way.

Enjoy your day, Stay Cool, Stay Chic, Stay Hydrated!

Smooches Daahlings!!

 

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And The Winner’s Are…

In Daily Musings on July 2, 2012 at 10:36 am

 

Ms. Donna D. and Ms. Crystal B.  For entering The Maylana’s Closet, L’Oreal Nail Polish Giveaway.  Congratulations to both winners!!  I want to say a big Thank You to everyone who took the time to enter, I really appreciate it.  There will be another Giveaway in August, so stay tuned.  Winners were generated by Random.org. I will be contacting each of you, to obtain your mailing information.

 

 

 

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A Bentley Passion…

In Daily Musings, Maylana's Dream List on June 29, 2012 at 11:40 am

As promised, today is my first Objects of Desire posting.  Objects of Desire is anything I would love to have if money were no object.  Objects of Desire will be featured on the last Friday of every month.  Objects could be anything my little heart desires.  It’s my ultimate wish list.  To start things off, my first feature is this 2012 passion pink Bentley Continental GT Coupe, whose sale proceeds, will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

This beauty would be my way to ride around South Beach/Biscayne Bay, Miami (one of my all time favourite places) in true Maylana style, while supporting a very worthy cause at the same time.

 Stay tuned to see what I come up with for next’s months Object’s of Desire

The temperatures for the next 8 days will be a soaring 100 degrees in Washington, DC!!  Stay Cool, Stay Chic, Stay Hydrated!!

Have a fantastic weekend Dahhlings!!