A pin-up model and aesthete who is one part sexy librarian, one part international spy. Louise writes about fashion, beauty, night-life, and being a pin-up in the modern world.
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Style Sheets: Alberta Ferretti bombshell

Style Sheets: Alberta Ferretti bombshell

Style Sheets: La Perla, an encounter

Style Sheets: La Perla, an encounter

Kansas City Fashion Week, February 23 – 26, 2012

Kansas City Fashion Week, February 23 – 26, 2012

  Yes, it’s the second day of New York Fashion Week, but you know Kansas City has Fashion Week events too? If you’re heart goes pitter pat at the thought of runways and new clothes, join me at Kansas City Fashion Week‘s Spring events are happening February 23 – 26, 2012. The events are scheduled at...
Louise Loves, because it's that time of the year!

Louise Loves, because it’s that time of the year!

Source Hello you fabulous things you! I’ve got Valentine’s Day on my mind this week (clearly), but there’s other stuff happening too! This week I have a few announcements I’ll start off with, plus links! I highly suggest you attend After Darque Burlesque, in Lawrence on Friday, February 17, at the Jazzhaus. It will most...
10 ways to be your own Valentine

10 ways to be your own Valentine

  I’m a closeted romantic. Don’t tell anyone, because I’ve worked very hard to cultivate my badass persona (sarcasm alert). However, I’ve always liked Valentine’s Day, even though I was the girl who never got a Valentine’s Secret Admirer rose in high school (yeah, that was a thing) — I was obsessed with Victorian era...
Style Sheets: sunning on the sea

Style Sheets: sunning on the sea

Glove Love, or, Valentine's Day comes early for Louise

Glove Love, or, Valentine’s Day comes early for Louise

Last night was First Friday, and the only place I wanted to go was to Birdies — yes, the lingerie and swim boutique — to see the work of Ellen Greene. From the moment I saw a photo of a pair of Ellen’s gloves, I was obsessed. I won’t try to write like an art critic,...
Frock Friday: Black, white & red all over

Frock Friday: Black, white & red all over

Typical work day, but combining lace, leopard and houndstooth feels anything but typical! Tee hee! Cardigan: White House Black Market Skirt: Mode Merr Belt: Kate Spade Tights: Target Boots: Nine West
Louise Loves: The heat is on!

Louise Loves: The heat is on!

Source Hello Lovely! Actually, the heat is off, because this week has been in the 60′s! It’s been interesting and productive week, as well. Lots of projects beginning, it’s very exciting. Plus, I got my taxes out of the way, which always makes this girl happy. Anyway. Next week I have several very cool announcements,...
Quotes to Inspire: I have a gift...

Quotes to Inspire: I have a gift…

Style Sheets: Ciao Bella…

Style Sheets: Ciao Bella…

Louise Looks into It: Liquid Leggings

Louise Looks into It: Liquid Leggings

Recently I mentioned on Facebook that I often get questions from friends and followers about style and beauty. Because of this I thought it would be fun to answer some of these questions as an occasional series here on the blog. So, the lovely pinup model Valerie Voiture recently asked me about liquid leggings. I...
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