Label heaux-ing w/Marlo Hampton

Atlanta courtesan and "friend" of the Housewives, Marlo Hampton, chilled by the pool in Miami. And of course, the blackarazzi were out and about, so she posed. Showing off an iPad, which I hope to have myself by July, a Chanel beach bag (out of my budget) and suede Louboutins (why would you wear suede near the pool? Riddle me that).

Having said this, she still makes me laugh and I'd much rather see her than SheRay and Kimberleigh. And I can't tell you why.

A casual outfit, last week.

This was a casual outfit I wore to drive back to OC. Jacket is Nordstrom Encore Gold (women's), 1X. Jeans, Talbots Woman, 18W. T-shirt, J. Crew, L. Shoes, Manolo Blahnik, 40.5. Bag, Suarez/Reina.

Beginning to organize FWRC outfits

This is what I'm likely to wear on the plane to Phoenix. I may find a lightweight sweater to wear on the plane, though, either neutral or white. Issac Mizrahi Live Woman (QVC via jobber) pink pique dress, Manolo Blahnik lime bamboo sandals (score at secondhand store). Will be paired with Cobe's whiskey Birkin-style handbag and sterling/white pearl jewelry.

WIW Debutante ball

Not the most flattering pose, I realize. I was still bloated. The blouse is Kay Unger Woman, skirt Ellen Tracy, shoes Giuseppe Zanotti. Not shown, black La Regale evening bag. Earrings were pink triple CZ drops, and necklace was a choker made with costume pearls done in the Majorica method (not the branded ones). Both pieces of jewelry come from the California Gift Show.

Lady in red

Normally, I don't wear red. And it began long before I was invited to be a member of my sorority.

However, this month we wore red as part of an American Heart Association campaign to fight heart disease among women. So I found a red dress from the Avenue. Accessorized it with Majorica pearls (earrings, necklaces, rings), my steel AKA watch, camel Manolo Blahnik Carolyne pumps and whiskey Cobe's Birkin-style bag (not shown).

Founders' Day weekend style

On Jan. 15, my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. marked her 104th anniversary. Busy weekend with nice outfits.

(Bottom) For a service in memory of a chapter member/former national officer, I wore Salvatore Ferragamo dress, Manolo Blahnik Carolyne slingbacks and (not shown) a Reina/Suarez black Kelly bag.

(Top) Went to dinner last night with three sorority sisters. Top from Lafayette 148, skirt from the Avenue ($15, a find online), shoes by Ralph Lauren Collection. Bag from J. Crew.

Shoespiration

Elle Macpherson (right) shows you can wear flat sandals for evening. Yes, I'm thinking about this for our debutante ball on March 10. I've got a cooler celadon green gown and silver flat sandals from J. Crew Collection.