Lady Warfield Presents

Oscars? No, it's the Oscar Weenies!!

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:01:00 +0000

Noted as the first lover of Dachshunds, Queen Victoria

Forget the Oscars. Seriously, I missed them all together now that I'm 6 hours ahead–– Which is odd, because really I felt 6 hours behind–– so I didn't get the chance to be disappointed (again) in a failed attempt to humor an audience that has seen it all and done it all. You would really have to change the format. But why do that, when you have other venues for that sort of thing. Oscars is what it is. And we have to suffer through it, because, ultimately we love it.

So, instead I bring you my Oscar moments for the most famous, weeniers and their famous owners. Starting with my famous weenier, Tiki:

the proud and regal Lady Tiki - in Berlin

Artists and their lovable Doxies.

Screen sirens from the 30's-50's

Whose sexier...?

I did miss my favorite part of the oscars, the ladies in their dresses. But in recapping this morning, I've made my own list of my top favorite ladies and their dresses...

Starting with the two best in red/magenta:

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli. She looks amazing! Love red hair with this color red!

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton. It's hard to rock a strapless and she does it amazingly.
She's sexy, but somehow still demur.

Almost tragic, but it works...

Glenn Close in Zac Posen. Normally I wouldn't suggest all green structured in satin. It can look like a mother of the bride, or something out of a period film. Or possibly, let's make a dress out of these curtains.
But, first off all, how amazing does Glenn rock it. Curves and all.
And the jacket updates the Mae West quality of the gown. I give it 4 stars.

Heavenly white...

Rooney Mara in Givency Haute Courture. I was like... who is this? I don't know who this person is. Then duh, it hit me. She is the one and only sexy, punked out actress who portrayed Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!
Wow. And this 30's style gown looks amazing on her.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford. Whatever you might say, she knows how to wear clothes.
And this white dress is the very opposite of the dress Rooney is wearing, but equally glamourous. Where Rooney is a gliding Carole Lombard, Gwyneth is slick Grace Kelley,

And now for the va va boom...

Alexandra Edenbourough with her husband, Gary Oldman. Okay, I don't know who she is wearing, but it fits her perfectly. I want to be her actually. I've seen pictures of her before, and I thought she was pretty, but here, she really looks like 70's siren a la Sharon Tate, but in an italian sort of way.

Angelina Jolie in black velvet Atelier Versace. Listen she got a lot of flack and praise for this move. But seriously, she gets criticized so much for being boring at events, I think this is hysterical. I think I'd do the same if I looked like here. She really enjoyed herself with her cheeky provocative side, flashing her long leg in that thigh-high slit.

And My Oscar Weenier Award goes out to "My Favorite Couple":

Melanie Griffith in YSL with Antonio Banderas.

"What the 'F'?" you say, drool falling out of your mouth that is hanging so wide open. "Are you off your rocker? Favorite couple?? What are they feeding you over there in Hamburg?"

Yes. And one reason only. They really, honestly, look like they LIKE each other. Love, like, like love.

Most of these couples you look at you just can't tell what their story is. Is it convenient. Is it political. Will their relationship help their career. Or is one protecting the other because they are gay.

Not Melanie and Antonio. They have endured. They are quirky. There were sexy, and sometimes still are in a strange way. But mostly, he looks at him adoringly, and vice versa.

So there. And there you have it. From Tiki to Oscars. You have your Oscar Weeniers.

To the Fans of Lady Warfield...

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:16:00 +0000

I am not gone...

The Stress of a Move = 5 lbs Weight Loss!!!

I'm truly sorry. Everything in me wants to post. I want to be that girl who runs around doing errands, and photographs it along the way. I want to show you my adventures out in this new town, running errands, setting up shop, setting up home, setting up kids... just plane setting up. But I keep thinking this is just boring! But maybe not.

I am excited about our new digs. There are so many rooms! It's so fun to be in an apartment again. Even though I'm sometimes lonely, there are people around me! Coming and going, and going and coming... Well you know.

And the mirrors! So many mirrors, and places to walk... lot's of hallways. I plan on documenting it for you. And I just might soon.

There are some fun discoveries, that I need to boldly pursue further. But my German sucks, and I feel like a jerk always assuming everyone speaks English, even though they do!

Here are some of my favorite finds, I'm soon to discover:

What is this shop?? And why is it closed?! Hmm.. antiques, toys... soon to be discovered...

Really cool stuff for the home.. but again. Closed. Oh those germans. They like their siesta too!

I can see this on a sunny day... Packed!

Okay, not really sure what this was. But still looks interesting.

From the outside, this might look just like a retro antique shop.. but there is a woman sitting in the window at a high table having a drink. This is a cool cafe with sellable items.

Okay, so I want some Chinese food.

Will this be the replacement for Dashing Diva??? Stay tuned, and find out more

I'm off to TREU Hamburg,Schönes für Hunde & ihre Menschen Tomorrow. The lovely Antje, ordered Tiki a Red dog jacket just in her size, and I'm off to pick it up. She'll look just darling!!

And maybe I'll make a friend!

xxoo The ever persistent Lady Warfield

The Lady Awaits...

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +0000

Sitting regal in black and white sweater from TopShop,
Knit hat from Nolita, Boots just Merrils via Zappos.

Saying Goodbye to Friends...

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +0000

And having an Arm Party Duel.

Still loving, and wearing my Organic Peroxide bracelets with a fever. They're helping to keep me feeling bright as I've crossed the Atlantic to the port of Hamburg. It's been a yo-yo of emotions getting here, and to this point. Not to mention a yo-yo of stomach churring events.. thanks to el' hamburg bug. But here we are.

I was able to squeeze out a few drinks with only a few friends at the very end. Somehow I've held it together. There are so many people I didn't get a chance to squeeze before I left! To say, I love you, I'll miss you, and lets have a drink! Just not enough time in the end. And I never made it back to Spa Castle. Damn. But the good news is, I'll be back last 2 weeks of June and all of July.

Lady Warfield will NOT go away. Don't fear. And it will keep on about it's usual topics and fun. But, I have another blog that I've created that documents my adventures as an expat mother in Hamburg. Mommydrinks Abroad! It's more of a journal, with photos and observations of my life. Hope it doesn't get confusing. But if you only keep updated via subscriptions, then subscribe to both, and you won't have to check both.

much love from Hamburg!

Tschüss!

I want to go to that...

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:29:00 +0000

After laughing loudly while scanning my British Vogue e-Newsletter upon seeing the headline for an titled: Beckham Fever, Victoria Beckham gets excited about her husband's H&M collection, my eyes fell upon this delicious treat:

It's Mulberry's new bag, a reinterpretation of the label's best selling Alexa Style. This version, is a green lizard print.. which is what I like about it. It looks like camouflage. But the style.. and maybe I'm not versed enough in who does what first... reminds me of another bag I covet, which I can't afford also... Proenza Schouler's bag. I like the construction of the proenza bag better, but really dig this lizard pattern. Which I could see a detail though!

Get Your Neon Fix With Organic Peroxide

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:07:00 +0000

Okay, so again, sorry for the lame posting schedule. I'm in the last week of my move to Hamburg! It's just nuts around here! We leave in two days!!! Crrraaaaazzzzy!!!

This post should have gone out last week, but here it is. I have the pleasure of knowing Michael Kozak– funny gorgeous, always stylishly and creatively dressed and the talented creator of Organic Peroxide– through my friend Daniela who is also very stylish and fittingly so as she is a stylist. We busted a gut last week at the Chocolate Room, where he handed me my package of goodies over that I ordered.

This photo just doesn't do them justice, but most of my stuff is packed up, so better pictures will be forth coming...

Lady Warfield and her Arm Party: OP Silver Mohawk Charm Bracelet in Green & Pink,
My Indian Medallion from Hubby, and OP Silver Double Wrap Surf Bracelet in Orange Acid.

I picked out 3 bracelets from Micheal's look book (it was very hard to decide). I went with a Bondi Wrap, Mohawk and Double Surf Wrap.

Organic Peroxide has recently been spotted on Drew Barrymore:

http://yfrog.com/mn3fxazj

On the Colbert Report: http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/407040/january-26-2012/drew-barrymore

She really rocks them.

I love the bright neon colors. I know one usually reserves this look for summer, but somehow in this unpredictable world, and drab weather to boot, having a splash of color is really helping my spirits stay up.

So if interested, visit Organic Peroxide on Twitter and Facebook!

Okay, that's it for me for the time being. Next post will be from Hamburg.

xxx

Sh*t Fashion Girls Say made my side ache.

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Okay, thankfully, I lied.. or underestimated myself. I love subscribing to yours and yours feeds! It makes me smile when I see those funny, fashionable or DIY emails. And today, just when I was starting to feel seriously depressed with my psycho frenetic packing slash moving something from one end of the room to the other... I checked my email to find a fun link shared by Erin Jeen.

This is just F***ing hysterical with a capital H!

Somethings Good and Somethings Bad

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:28:00 +0000

There always seems like something good can come from something bad, or the other way around. I don't know if you can classify either good or bad to the experience I'm going through now, packing for a big move to Hamburg for the next 2 1/2 years... but I would say the good side to that is the Adventure! The bad side is the packing! And it's just consumed me! So I've neglected to post anything this whole month! I just don't have any ideas, any inspiration, anything, really.

I do have some upcoming posts. For example, my new Warby Parker glasses:

I ended up getting the Roosevelt in matt black. I like them.

But I have two other posts coming in that I can't wait to share with you. But be patient, I'm waiting for their arrival, then I'll photograph, edit and post.

Also please bare with me for a few more weeks. I have a feeling I won't be able to post anything till:

FEBRUARY, when I'm settled in Hamburg, Germany.

Until then,
Suzanne

The New Year has Arrived!

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:27:00 +0000

And it rolled in with a bang! A delicious lovely bang. If I could eat it, I would describe it as a lovely layered cake populated with all the people I love! Your like... what? Yes, I'm serious. The weeks leading up to New Years Eve were fantastic. A crazy fantastic mix of stress of our impending move, and christmas shopping and wrapping, but also lots and lots of Parties!!!

It started off with Daryl's amazing party for her husband Paul. Then Jennifer's lovely soiree that she threw in honor of us, and Daniela's Christmas Eve dinner party, followed by Christmas drinks at Victoria's! Then I had a lovely amazing time with my old high school buddies down in Virginia. Love the mix of old and new! It's just what we are celebrating when we sing Old Lang Syne!

And last night the Grande Finale!! Eva threw an amazing New Years Eve Party. This year it really meant a lot to me to spend it with my friends as I won't be here to do it in the next few years. So it was sad, and it was amazing.

I haven't made any new years resolutions this year. I have enough on my plate. It will be about adjusting to a new place, new culture and new language. I think I'll have a lot of "New" years resolutions that will just naturally happen. But spending quality time with the family, will be a big part of it.

Just want to send my Thanks and Love out to you, my fellow readers and followers. I hope I can keep up the writing and I would love to ask you to communicate more with me, either by email or with comments. Just let me know what you think!

Big Kiss and Lots of Love!

Suzanne

What She Wore

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:18:00 +0000

Well, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Some of you are still in it, like myself, others are back at work. I had a great time, and am still looking forward to the upcoming New Years bash. I finally pulled out some dresses I've purchased that have never made it beyond my closet. When I first bought this green dress from 1 of a Find vintage, Victoria pointed out that she had seen something similar– green silk dresses– in a Gucci, or was it Valentino Ad. I can't remember. But as cool as that seemed, I wasn't so sure it would work on me. Well in fact.. it turns out it was the perfect Christmas dress!

First Party: combo birthday party / holiday party for a friend. Pulled out the never before worn blue dress bought last year from 1 of a Find Vintage, Brooklyn New York. That night, after the party, my son Jackson said, "Mommy you look really pretty. I love your dress".

Second Party: Holiday party thrown in our honor by Dear Jennifer, as we are moving at the end of January. Pulled out the lovely green dress from 1 of a Find Vintage, that I hadn't worn yet. I call it the perfect Christmas dress! Worn with sexy Coco De Mer tights, and suede booties.

This dress went over so well, I just wore it again for Christmas (see previous post)

Lovely Yule Tidings From Lady Warfield

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:54:00 +0000

The Lady Olive rests on Lady Warfield's lap, thus making the the Lady feel without a doubt, a Lady.

Warby Parker in my Bedroom

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I don't need to really need to elaborate on this one, just watch the video!

Don't you love the ugly template I used, using iMovie. So easy. Wish you could adjust colors though. Oh well. Anyhow, give me your opinions! Fast and furious. Leave comments!

Glasses shown, in order:

All Mens- I like them on the larger side:

The Begley: striped chestnut
The Roosevelt: Revolver black matte
The Roosevelt: Striped Chestnut
The Thatcher: Whiskey Tortoise
The Huxley: Tennessee Whiskey

http://www.warbyparker.com/

A Brooklyn Love Affair

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:56:00 +0000

Whether they've been around a while, or are sparkly and new, these picks for my favorite haunts of Boerum & Cobble Hill never failed to make me smile. All within a 5 minute walk from my door, I can get clothed, fed and pampered without a hop, skip and a jump over the river. Who needs Manhattan, when you've got Brooklyn!

1) BEST PLACES TO BLOG

Building On Bond

There are a lot of places to go and sit and write, type, and text in our neighborhood, but one of the more comfortable spots is BOB. Delightfully designed and constructed by the firm Hecho Inc., the woodworking and integrated artwork make this special spot cozy and helps let the creative juices flow. With artfully rusted file cabinets, salvaged fixtures, and tall wood "bar" tables, this place works as a cool space to sit in the morning and work on your laptop while drinking delicious expressos and eating sticky buns. You can sit and stay through lunch as well, but mind the crowd, and move over. It's a great place to run into friends and catch up with my old pal Lynn (the waiter, who once worked at the legendary former Boerum Food Company). I love going there, although these days I've been sitting in my own kitchen, blogging from home. But just writing about BOB makes me want to get up and go tomorrow morning.

112 Bond Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

buildingonbond.com

(347) 853 8687

2) BOOKS, the PAPER KIND
BookCourt
Come on, how can you NOT support our local book stores! Shame on you for spending money at Barnes & Nobles when you could shop at BookCourt. Besides the owner and his son are very cute, so why not have a little eye candy while you pretend to peruse a a big fat book by Tolstoy, while trying to look all cool and smart. To be honest, I do hit B&N, but for those Warrior book series for the kids, and the fashion magazines. But if I need to find something good to read, I head over to BookCourt, and I always order from them if they don't have it. The staff is always nice, and after the recent renovation, there is room for those icky pretentious book readings, that I just love to attend. No really. I do.

163 Court St Brooklyn, New York 11201

www.bookcourt.org/

(718) 875-3677

3) THE BUTCHER
Paisanos Meat Market
Yes, yes, I know... some of you head over to that other butcher on Court. But are you kidding me??? Paisanos has been around for over 45 years. Have you been? So confession: I'm a vegetarian (with a bacon streak) but none the less, I go to Paisanos to order our Turkey, get grade A beef and Pork Chops for the kids and the Mister. Even Granny A heads there every time she stays with us. She loves them. Just as I do.

162 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

www.lospaisanosmeatmarket.com

(718) 855-2641

4) THE BAKER
Bien Cuit
Now this is very new. I love when I come back from my summer hiatus and enter the steamy city to find that new and delightful stores and cafes have popped up over night. And Bien Cuit is a sweet new find! Really yummy breads, and amazing breakfast pastries, and to die for Quiche. They also have internet access (which is good and bad). But as they don't really serve a big lunch, and people tend to take to go, your not taking tables away from anyone if you decide to tuck in and get comfortable to write a while. Another place where I bump into my neighbors with like minds.

120 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

http://www.biencuit.com/

(718) 852-0200

5) THE CANDY...
One Girl Cookies
One Girl popped up originally just producing amazing cookies and cakes, catering, wholesale and selling from their shop. But when the local favorite hangout (Boerum Food Company) closed it's doors (rudely I might add), One Girl came to the rescue. They opened up early, and started selling boiled eggs, biscuits, scones, granola, yogurt and fruit! Oh, and amazing coffee! And even more amazing service. They have hands down the best staff ever. Really gone miss my gang there. They are nice, funny and know what I like to order! Plus, there is a 90% chance I'll get to say Hi to my brooklyn mobile buddies. Which are quite a few.

68 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

www.onegirlcookies.com

(212) 675.4996

6) EATING
Rucola
When Rucola popped up, we weren't sure we would ever get a table; It seemed overly packed every night. But one night after a few drinks at Clover (a fantastic bar off Smith Street), Victoria and I stumbled over and managed to squeeze into a table. I have little recollection of the food at the time, as drinking will sometimes cloud that sector of my brain, but remembered the atmosphere to be welcoming and fun. We soon returned, and since then have brought the Mister, and most recently shared the long table for a big birthday party. The food, is divine; In small portions or some larger entries, your tastebuds are satisfied with the most delicious options. My favorite being the Crudo– Bronzino, pickled green tomatoes, toasted sunflower seeds, basil, with Ligurian olive oil. Out of all my brooklyn spots for breakfast, Rucola gives the best granola, yogurt and fruit. Yummy. I'm thinking of skipping Pilates just to go!

190 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY, 11217

www.rucolabrooklyn.com

(718) 576 3209

7) FEELING FRENCH
Bar Tabac
I've had a love affair with BarTabac since I moved to the neighborhood 10 years ago. It's where I met my best friend Victoria. It's where I went with the boys to go to dinner, when the Mister was out of town. We would sit by candlelight, play UNO, drink Shirley Temples (they) and Wine (me), listen to the live band, and enjoy the company of the french wait staff. The staff turns over every other year or so, and I miss them when they go... Poncho comes to mind. He's been there for a long, long time. And I just recently bumped into him to find out, that he was on his way to pick up his last paycheck, and heading to some warm southern destination... for good. That's it for Poncho. The timing seems poetic, as we are also about to end our time with Tabac. But I'll miss the Bloody Mary's and Eggs Norwegian on Sunday mornings.

128 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 923-0918

8) FRESH FISH
Fish Tales
Hands down the best fresh fish around. And if you have polite small kids, they might get a gummy fish. For our Christmas Eve & Brunch menu items (traditional white fish, smoked salmon and bagels), we used to go to Russ and Daughters in the East Village, when we lived there, and continued to do so when we moved here. But then we took a gamble and decided to try out Fish Tales, we have not set foot in Russ and Daughters again.

191A Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

www.fishtalesonline.com

(718) 246-1346

9) GREEN THUMB
GRDN
It's not just that the lady who owns and runs GRDN is named Suzanne, like mine own, that I love this place. And it's not because I know her, and her kids go to the same school as mine. It's because she has an amazing eye, and lovely green thumb. I pray that this spot does well, and she weathers the economic ups and downs of owning a small business. This is just lovely, and you have to see it for yourself.

103 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn NY 11217

http://grdnbklyn.com/

(718) 797-3628

10) PAMPERING
Très Belle Petite Medi-Spa
If you read my blog, then you know about Trés Belle already. Here is where you go to get pampered, to get renewed, and to erase time. Just try doing this at home. Impossible. We should all have health insurance that pays for this monthly. That's what I want to hear from our upcoming presidential candidates: Healthcare should include; waxes, facials, botox, massages and... spa castle.

Très Belle Petite Medi-Spa

105 Bond Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

www.tresbellespa.com/

(718) 797-0033

11) SHOPPING
Diane T.
Okay, Diane... love Diane!! She's smart, funny and knows how to dress me. She's tall like me, and always knows what will work. I think my clothing obsession started because of Diane T. I'm not sure if it's the clothes that draw me in (j. brand jeans, Splendid T-s, Habit sweaters, Diane Von Furstenburg, Milly... Okay, I'm blanking on all the designer wear because there is so many) or the ladies who work there; Diane and Daniella. I totally wanted to work with them, but it's against her policy to hire people she likes or friends. Diane grew up in the hood, and knows the lay of the land and the swish of the skirt. I really, really will miss Diane and the girls. And the clothes. And the mints. Tiki will miss the treats.

174 Court St Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 923-5777

12) VINTAGE
Mafalda
When I first met Christina she had a bullet hole in her head. I'm not kidding. It was Halloween, and her and her ex came dressed as (guessing here) a mafia couple put to rest. Very realistic I might add. I didn't even realize at the time she was the same girl behind the desk at Mafalda; her very lovely store with a spectacular stock of vintage pieces. It's not mad packed, so it's a joy to look through and relish each piece. There are no mothballs here, this is fresh, and the stock looks like it could be knew, but the delight is that it's vintage. I bought this silky black blouse with the tie in the front there last year (before it was in style again, I might add). I think Christina set's trends with her vintage finds. She won't reveal where she gets her stock, for good reason, but wherever it is she's on the right path. Just recently, when I was there with Victoria, we (or she) spotted this amazing cape/coat with a fox fur collar, in black. I only do fur in vintage, and can only do it in small bursts. I said there is no way this coat will fit me, but alas, it did! Before the good Mr. Warfield knew it, he was buying my my Christmas present!

360 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

mafalda-ny.com/

(347) 987-3470

13) BODY

Henry Street Pilates
Pilates changed my body! It taught me how to use my core, how to feel each muscle group in my stomach, and how to stand taller. There is much argument that it's not cardio enough to break a sweat, or loose weight. And maybe that is sometimes true, but there are days where the sweat is pouring because we work hard in Jan's class. And Jan, let me tell you. I love Jan. She has a strong and sweet personality. Yesterday in class, I laughed so hard, and yet today, my abs and inner thighs are reminding me of just how hard we worked. Pilates gave me a flatter stomach, so even when I'm over eating, and feel the fat creeping back, my stomach doesn't pooch out as much, because the muscles are firm! Yeah. So to get the cardio, I play tennis and ride my bike. But Pilates is now a part of my life for good!

385 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

henrystreetpilates.com

(718) 873-5302

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Fuck* I'm going to miss Brooklyn when I'm in Hamburg for the next few years! And I just wanted to say, there are so many more wonderful places that I frequent in Brooklyn that I didn't mention above, but are very noteworthy and special to me for many ways, but I couldn't list them all. I also tried to stay within a 5 minute walk from my door. But don't let these slip by you either: Mile End Delicatessen on Hoyt, Cloak and Dagger on Hoyt, Pacifica on Pacific, Tazza on Henry, Dear Fieldbinder on Smith, 1 of a Find Vintage on Vanderbilt, Sesame Thai on Smith and the friendly staff of Starbucks on Smith and Wyckoff...

Okay, now you tell me your your favorite Brooklyn spots! Love to hear from you, always!
xx
Suzanne

* Sorry for saying Fuck.

I Tumble Too, do You?

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:08:00 +0000

most recently on tumblr: bike fashion, a new trend.

I don't know if you know this, but I tumble too at http://ladywarfield.tumblr.com/. Come on, get savvy. There are so many ways to share these days. Tumblr is just a quick way for me to share a photo of mine, or of an interesting fellow Tumbl-er . Yet quite often it might be something similar to which I have posted here, on The Lady Warfield blog. Why not? And Why? Because, I'll tell you why. The app on the iPhone works. I have yet to find a blogger.com app. So, I can quickly take a photo and post it to Tumblr like that. Snap. So I guess, Tumblr is on-the-go blogging for me, and the other is for when I'm sitting and thinking.

And then there is Instagram.. which is another way to be snappy, and share via iPhone. But it's networked via the Instagram app, not a blog, and not on the internet. I have a different group of followers on Instagram than I do on Tumblr.

Of course you know about my Twitter account, but that's bits and bites and shared resources and fun links. And of course reminders, to come view my most recent posts.

So if your pining away to hear something, or to know I'm alive, I'm sure one of those useful gadgets will let you know, I'm still breathing.

(posted from Hamburg, Germany)

Serenity at Tres Belle Spa

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:07:00 +0000

It's a long time in coming, but it's never to late to brag about one of your favorite escapes. And mine is Tres Belle Spa. And this review is long over due!

The aptly named spa is owned and run by the smart and funny Allison Tray, who I wish I could go out on the town with; I know we would have a blast. We would dance till dawn.

I met Allison about a year ago, at the Spa which had been heavily recommended to me by some notable women of our growing Boerum Hill neighborhood. You'd be thrilled at some of the interesting and indy celebs that frequent it... like me. Why I even ran into Zana Bayne on entering as she exited. She has glowing skin, so I knew I hit the right place at the time. Personally, I don't care who goes there as long as they look great on exiting.

Since then I've had a few IPL (Intense pulsed light) with Oksana, which gracefully helps remove summers unwanted sun spots. My favorite is Yoshie's acupressure lifting treatment. She rocks the massage, pressure points, extractions and all.

They don't just offer the most amazing facials (which they do), they also offer Laser Hair Removal, Peels, Microdermabrasion, and Eyelash Perm, Tint and Extensions! I'm curious about the lash extensions. But I'm not ready to commit to that. Yet.

Today I lay my self down for a new facial treatment. Tres belle is now offering the amazing Tata Harper Facial. And if you remember I did a piece on that last year, when my friend Tina Bech Lipman had a private party where myself and some other lovely ladies were able to experience it first hand. We all walked out of there glowing. So I was pleased to see that Allison hooked up with Tata and is offering the same amazing treatment.

I have to say, I feel Devine. I'm about to go get dressed for a lovely little Birthday dinner for a friend, and I'm just so happy that my face is glowing! I feel 5 years younger.

Allison Tray, proprietress of Tres Belle Spa

Last year I sat down with Allison and we had a great conversation on how she started Tres Belle Spa. It's a great story, that involves an adventure in fashion, acting, and Improv. But eventually, feeling that wasn't the path for her, with her father's help investing in a laser hair remover machine, she took the plunge to start her own business. Rather than waste more time, and train to use the machine herself, she hired someone else to operate it. Thus finding and forming a relationship with Oksana– who has ended up staying with her for the long run. They started small, and worked from the back of her father's chiropractic office– an 8 square foot room– and eventually moved to her own space. After bouncing around a number of other locations, two years ago she found this lovely relaxing setting in our very own neighborhood. We are fortunate indeed!

Now it's your turn. GO and share your experience with me here!

tres belle petite medi-spa
105 Bond Street
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The 43rd Family of the Weston Shoot.

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:24:00 +0000

So super cool! We had our family portrait shot by Heather Weston ( a fellow Art Center Alumni ) and parent at the school my boys attend. She created a personal challenge called 52 Families, where she photographs a different family every week for the year. Her task; to go out and get 52 families to participate. She visits them at their home, and captures the whole family (pets too) interacting. Well, it starts off with you posing.. but she waits and tries to capture the moment in-between. The photo above, is not the photo she chose, but I love it too. There were so many great shots. See the shirt I made? And I love the eye contact.

The one she chose on her site, shows us in cozy setting: our bedroom. It's special to me, because when the boys were toddlers, our morning routine centered around the bed. We basically had breakfast in bed every morning! That ended when they entered kindergarten. But we still pile up in bed, and not only when there are nightmares... but to wrestle, laugh and cry.

So now Heather has a waiting list. But if you want your photo taken, don't worry. You can hire her and get a great family portrait done by the holidays. So hurry up, she gets booked fast!

See 52 Families:
http://heatherwestonphotographs.blogspot.com/search/label/52%20Families

A Thanksgiving Narrative

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

There is much to be remembered of this past weekends excursion to Garrison to celebrate our third annual Thanksgiving among our friends. But my favorite is of our excursion down the hill into the field to have our group photo taken by Jelle. There are many photgraphers among our group, professional and amateur... and thanks to the these amateur photographers, we were able to capture this adventure from all different angles.

So the Sullivans, Midgleys, Warfields, Jung and Wagenaars– children and adults– all eagerly trekked in our nice clothes, through the tall grass and jumped, laughed and posed to document the event.

Leading the troops, Nick hauls the makeshift tripod out to the field

Jelle focuses in, and unsuspectedly becomes the subject

self portraits are always fun

capturing the photographers

capturing us

the Warfields

And of course, my Thanksgiving outfit:
• Leopard jacket, from vintage store in Cold Springs
• Elizabeth and James Long black skirt, gift from Daniela
• Satin top by DarylK, Bond Street
• Necklace from Dear Fieldbinder, gift from Mark

Just In: Footage from my Fall Fashion Class

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:36:00 +0000

Here at last, the footage from our exclusive runway show, featuring the designers modeling their own priceless designs. All the girls sat for makeup detail, and then perfected their own personal walk as they strutted the halls of ps261... our own little runway.

I feel so blessed to have worked with these little ladies. They all hold a special place for me. I'm hoping they will all keep in touch, and won't forget me. I'll be back. That's for sure! see it and more here.

It's Never too Late to Say I love you with a Gift!

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:56:00 +0000

A belated but beautiful birthday gift from my husband. Just what this girl was coveting! Thank you babe!

Just a note to say... I can NEVER get the name of this store right: Dear Fieldbinder. I have one of these silly memory lapses and always say... Dear Freilander... oh well.

Fieldbinder, Fieldbinder, Fieldbinder, Fieldbinder!!

Barefoot! Who me? Never!

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Yes I am obsessed. But it's not my fault. I can't help that the shoes out this fall are hot. Or that a little vintage store happens to have a pair of fake snakeskin boots that fit perfect. It's really not me. Things happen!

Opposing Friends:
DarylK's Kerrigan Cowboy Boot.
Paul Smith's, wing tipped miller
"Everything a Man does, a Woman can do better!"

I've been looking for the perfect wing tipped "mans" shoe,
but wasn't satisfied till
I found these gems.

Highly Coveted.. finally scored.

AND

Cute little walkable ankle boots- Blowfish Malibu, picked up at DNA on Smith.

The Perfect Platform wedge in suede with leather tipped toes and unique cut out on side- SENSO DIFFUSION-
Dear Fieldbinder on Smith Street.

The Prize: $40.00 fake snakeskin boots found at
Sweet Little Vintage place in Cold Springs, New York
(Heavenly Treasures 93 Main St Cold Spring)

UPDATED: Daryl K's Occupy Wall Street Fall Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Hey, I don't know about you, but I'd rather give my money to the designers than the brokers. But then again, my idea of an investment might not give me as good of a return, except to make me look stylish.

*** So I wanted to add.. For those of you who are confused about this... Let me explain something. It is really hard for fashion designers to get their art/product out. So much money is sunk into their hard work and never realized beyond one or two fashion shows, and great press. And much of the money they do make goes right back into the production of their work. It's super hard for them unless they get someone to finance them. Life savings, student loans, money borrowed all go into producing their line. And unless some big store like Barney's, wants it, then all that money is lost, and those clothes just sit on the racks, and the rest of the orders are never made. And what do you think is happening right now during this horrible economy, and the miss use of funds, and then these big hot shots who walk away with big fat severance pays... Well? Now you can understand what a designer would be doing out there marching with the rest of the Occupy Wall Street crowd?

And incase you don't know what it's all about... the Occupy Wall Street participants are mainly protesting social and economic inequality, corporate greed, corruption and influence over government—particularly from the financial services sector.

Summers Past Reminiscence: Mixing Patterns

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:06:00 +0000

Victoria displays an uncanny touch for mixing geometric, Indian and animal inspired patterns.

My Scary Halloween Round-up

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:35:00 +0000

My Demented Doll Part 2, Halloween Night

Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I love dressing up, and always have. And Halloween is an excuse to really dress up and become someone or something else; an entity completely different than your self.

Last year was hysterical; I dressed as Eddie and Victoria as Patsy from Absolutely Fabulous. An original. But this year Victoria had a fantastic party and everyone (almost) came dressed to the Nines. I went as a demented soldier doll. I wore these crazy contacts that had spirals in the center. Really mad. And pulled out my father's jacket and hat from West Point. Tor was the Voodoo Priestess. Hanna came dressed as a sexy man. Daniela, a revolutionist! So many great costumes and loads of fun.

Demented Doll Part 1: The Party

Demented Dolly with sons James Bond and Dancing Box Head from LMFAO videos

Voodoo Priestess and the Sexy Man

The Revolutionist

The Revolutionist and the Demented Dolly

Nick as a Sexy Karl Lagerfeld

Two Beauties

Nico the Gangster with the Demented Doll

The Joker and the Voodoo Priestess!

The Kids are alright

Boxhead Dancer

The Drink: Dark and Stormy; 3 oz Ginger Beer, 2 oz Rum, 1/2 Lime, and plenty of ice.
= TOTAL SUCCESS!!!

4 Hot Boots from Anthropolgie

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Every now and then I like to hit the Anthropologie website and browse their shoes and boots. I love the designers they use, and the quality of the boots/shoes are fantastic. So I present to you, my recent top 4 picks. I will not be purchasing them, however, because I can't spend this much on shoes. Right now.

Ilkka Booties, $328.00

These sexy little boots- I just adore. Really fun little heel, and the straps that criss-cross over the boot works for me. Love that little platform in the front!

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Julienned Booties, $438.00

These are pretty basic. But the flat wide straps that reveal hints of skin or tights, add a sexiness to an otherwise boring boot.

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Odds and Ends Belted Booties, $578.00

LOL. These are hysterical in their at the Rainbow on Sunset Boulevard circa 1980's look. I have a soft spot for this look, in minimum, as I once walked that boulevard between 88-91. Yeah, it was a fun time... boys with long hair, guitars strapped to their backs. The odd run-in with a member from Guns and Roses. Girls who wore leggings as pants with leopard prints. Ya that was me. But these boots are made well, and fun.

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Open Studio Boots, $350.00

Well, come now. The scuff marks, the thin leather, chunky heel. But it's the granny meets contractor boots that really makes me shake with glee.

Featured: The Fabulous Halloween Ghost Cake!

noreply@blogger.com (lady warfield) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:55:00 +0000

Read all about it, on my other blog Tarts and Whiskey.

Tarts and Whiskey is a new blog I created which will contain all posts about... um well.. Tarts and Whiskey.. or Food and Drink... or Baking and Tarting... You get the drift. I'll let you know here when I Post there.