(uh…remember those orders I talked about yesterday (insert: HUGE SIGH), I still haven’t sent them out, so you know what today is about).

But I couldn’t let today’s post opp slip by without a shoutout to today’s rockin’ fashion spin.  Sometimes, especially when I’m not feeling in top form—I gotta fake it.  And sometimes when you fake it.   You must fake it HARD and LOUD.

Check me out:

fashion for health

I think I’m doing mirror-face in this photo—love that.  New fancy jeans from Pin Me Apparel on the fabulous Mississippi Ave where you can also find my awesome jewelry at one of my favorites, Phlox boutique.  And below those jeans you’ll find the old trusty dusty standbys, my dark brown Frye Boots.   I live in these boots.

Do you love the blue disc earrings you see in the photo?  They’re pretty spectacular, I know.  They come in 5 different colors and I can tell you EXACTLY where to find them:  betsy’s online shop.

(I’m also happy to report that even beyond my handmade earrings made in the very shop you see behind me in the photo–everything you see on me is also made by the little people in the good ol’ USA).

Most important thing of the day:  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SISSY! I LOVE YOU!

***Song of the Moment: Happy Birthday, by Sufjan Stevens***

(This picture taken from my mac that flips the images. yes, I wrote those words backwards. yes, I made a mistake and was too lazy to start over, so I FIXED it…geez)

I’ve recently discovered the power of lipstick. I never fully understood before. In fact, I have never really liked lipstick. Sure, I felt pretty when I’d paint my lips in the past, but it was almost a nuisance. Anyhow, we’re going way beyond pretty here, folks. This is about strength and survival; this is about saving, well…face.

(Who actually makes this face in real time? I think it’s my default picture face, but usually funnier.)

When you’re super busy and have little time for yourself and need to be presentable, you might try your little rouge friend. Find your BEST rouge friend and keep her close by your side. I’m telling you, when you’ve not even had a chance to prepare yourself properly for the day (slash: shower), don’t panic. Just reach in your purse, fanny pack, pocket, market bag, bra, etc, and pull out your rouge, carefully apply and with a quick fluff of your hair, bizam!, you’ll look like a million bucks. It’s subtle, but intentional. What’s more: you’ll feel like a hot sweet homemade Dutch pancake (with REAL maple syrup) and really that’s the most important thing. I’ve used this factor many times in the past few weeks. It has saved me.

(Please take note of the lipstick factor poking through there in the back. Thank you).

Also also!! Check out my new ring experiment. This one reminds me of the thrifty art finds at the weekend mercados in Mexico City. I’ll soon be drawing a bead at the top and sides for a more finished style. Look out for these after the holidays. I’m so busy right now that I can’t throw too much newness out there, but I do want to tease you as much as I can so you’ll be ready for the real thing.

***Song of the Moment: Heartbeats by The Knife***