Ginger Rogers….

Vintage silk Chiffon and beaded evening gown.

Ginger Rogers would have loved this dress! And hands down, when I floated down the stairs in this my youngest daughter said "OOOOH mommy, that's so beautiful" I have no idea who made this dress, but it is so incredible, just layers, and layers, and layers of chiffon. It "floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee"…And it has made me realize, that I really need to invest in better foundation garments! I remember dresses similar to this from when I was around 6, and mom - I'm so sorry to admit this but, I LOVED the beading so much that I used to pick off some of my favorites in secret, I just could not resist! So naughty, I know, but what can I say, I'm a Magpie, I've always liked bright shiny things- Just like my youngest daughter, I would not be surprised if she did the same thing one day. I remember seeing my mom dressed up when I was a little girl, and thinking there was no more beautiful woman in the world. And then she would float out the door in a cloud of smoke and Shalimar. xo

This Blog comes from the heart and mind, (but mostly from the heart), of Amy Sklar, interior designer, mother, daughter, foodie, and lover of fashion.

I must admit, the driving force behind this blog was my need to somehow, some way, create a tribute to my dear mother Carole Lawrence. She was a great beauty, chef, friend and mother. Sadly, I lost her to cancer February 23rd 2013. Since beginning on February 23rd 2014 it has been my goal to wear a piece of her clothing, jewelry, or an accessory that she passed on to me, for a total of 365 days (Not in a row, sorry, I am also a mother of two, a small business owner, wife and friend. I tried to do it in a row, and it almost broke me.) I believe it is a fitting tribute to this incredible woman with the greatest sense of style I've ever known. A digital archive, a love letter, a journal, a remeberance for your children and future generations. I love you mom.