I live in Chocolate City, Work for NPR, Love my roommate and two Kittehs. Day to day I find more and more beauty lurking in the oddest spots. Rouge My Knees is an accumulation of notes on what I find whets my curiosity for all things toxic and pretty.
I love sharing my view of the world through the photos and links posted here. 
I really love Valentines Day. I admit, some of it is cheesy and all fluff…but my love for all things pink + red + hearts + pretty flimsy doilies + flowers makes the lame hallmarky-ness not matter.
If I was buying myself a Vday present this year (yet to be determined) I would for sure place an order for these scalloped red velvet shorts.
I have been dying to own a piece from Alexandra Grecco’s beautiful line. These shorts might be just the thing…a little over the top and yet something I feel would someday pass on.
I would love to wear them with my Les Bijoux De Sophie white rabbit necklace.
My little pretty kitty Bits discovered snow today. I can thank the “Snowpocalypse” hitting the nation’s capitol today/tonight/tomorrow. I was lucky enough to capture the momentous moment!
It’s tough work discovering new things. She laid on her back to contemplate snow…I told her no two flakes are alike and I think it just was too much…
Filed under: music
Love this song. Love both Grizzly Bear and Beach House.
Man this video makes me crave summer. summer outfits. summer sky. and that studded blazer on Victoria.
check out this performance. simply gorg. stick around for the end bit, Victoria covers TLC’s Waterfalls.
I caught a documentary on cable the other day about Apple and the mad scientist behind Apple, Steve Jobs.
I have to say the old photos of Jobs captured my attention. Jobs is intriguing as he managed to greatly influence how we communicate and absorb culture with the most stylish tools imaginable.
It’s been noted that Jobs in the past put strain on projects because of his intrinsic need for great design and beautiful composition. At NeXT, he pushed his hardware division because of the magnesium case used on the NeXTcube. Functional Elegance.
In 1972, Jobs enrolled in Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Although he dropped out after only one semester, he continued auditing classes at Reed, such as one in calligraphy.
Jobs later stated, “If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts.”
After browsing and seeking out old pics it’s easy to see that he has always been stylish. I like the idea that his style and his smarts combined have created magic.
Even with a mustache…I’m still diggin his look.
Today Jobs is famous for his uniform of a black long-sleeved mock turtleneck
made by St. Croix, Levi’s 501 blue jeans, and New Balance 991 sneakers.
She has a mighty voice. jenny holzer.
“Expiring for love is beautiful but stupid.”
“There’s something about light that’s right for these terrible subjects. It’s a way of having beauty let you come closer than you might otherwise.”
and a website dedicated to her work.
DC 2007
Florence 1996
Liverpool 2003
New York City 2004
Filed under: Etsy, My Interior Design School FUN, cupcakes, flowers and unicorns
I’m really into mixing florals and prints in a way that is so over-the-top it works. Also, a big fan of matching bedding to wall paper.
It must be done with a very skillful hand, otherwise the charm is lost.
With my upcoming project for school, I’m looking to these images for some great guidance and inspiration. It’s trickling into other areas, like my wardrobe.
I just bought a vintage flowery men’s Brook’s Brothers tie off Etsy, to wear with an obnoxiously floral fitted button up.
It’s scary, I remember a pants jumper I had when I was about 8 or 9, in this exact print. It had pink bows down the front. Man…some things just re-emerge don’t they?
These photos capture everything I love about life! Along with weekends. Happy Friday!
I hadn’t watched this video or listened to this song in so long…it’s still great and dreamy. I love the images of the ravens on the telephone wires.
Isn’t this photo just great? Imaging hanging out with the two? God…imagine going through their closets? Of course…I would need a translator along. French is on my list of things I want to master.
I just love this photo! Look at the hair! One could for sure get lost in there…makes me think I need to re-visit some highlights this summer…
I think that jumpers could be my favorite item of clothing…gosh, I do love dresses too…but look how cute Madonna is in one circa 1976.
Brigitte in one that was made to run around a European city:
On the jumper note…I just checked out the new Halston ready-to-wear line, Halston Heritage at Bergdorf’s. The new line is a throw back to classic Halston of the ’70s. I can’t even handle how awesome each piece is. I’d love the Tie-Dyed Short Jumpsuit or the Jersey Halter Jumpsuit. See the rest here.
Hope you are having a lovely day.
xo
My bedroom is my sanctuary…I’m a true Cancerian in the sense that I love my den and want my living space comfortable and in harmony with my interests.
Over the last 12 months or so my room went through a major transformation. I had a case of the nesting virus and decided that once and for all I should paint my bedroom PINK.
Daunting as it was…it turned out how I imagined it would. The paint job paved the way for several other projects. When it was all done I realized that I enjoy the process of transforming a space and found an outlet for my creative urge.
Here are some photos of my bedroom…and actually my bathroom. Some things have moved around…some of these photos are a bit blurry…and the colors vary…I’m having fun trying to capture the true feeling of the room with a digital cam.
The paint I used is Ben Moore’s Gypsy Pink. I heart it.
I’ve been slowed down this past week, thus the lack of posts and enthusiasm…
…slowed down and tied up by a nasty villain called HEAD COLD!
After a weekend of non-stop bed and meds…tea and well, not to really complain about it, lots of movies and reading…I’m feeling a bit more like myself. I actually mustered up the energy to paint on some Essie Chinchilly to match my awesome new Every Little Counts Henry and Anais tank. I love love love it. I only wish I had ordered a size down…but the medium fits like a swingy dress over jeans and a thermal.
Just a bit groggy here:
Also making me feel a bit more like myself, my studded Dolce Vita Wesley Booties. Add to the mix a John Coltrane station on Pandora…and well, I’m finally a happy camper.
Funny… painted nails and high booties can make a huge difference. Reminds me of Tom Ford and his suit of armor.
Peak of the shoes that make me feel like myself:
I’ve also started my Masters program at the Corcoran College of Art + Design. I’ll be sharing more on that as I get into it. I can report that my first trip to the art store was a success…I am the proud owner of a drafting board and an architectural scale. Just gotta learn how to use ‘em.
So once this cold is gone for good…I’m full on ready to jump into school with enthusiasm Max Fischer stylee.
I hope you all manage to steer clear of said Villain and send you healthy vibes….
