the completed seaglass project

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Interesting, right?  Its the “French Blue” Jelly Color with the Matte top coat.  Apparently, the color has been renamed as “Morningtide”.  Two ladies stopped on the sidewalk to comment on dievca’s nails as she took the photo.  They liked the combination…


Sea glass for Summer

seaglassnails-IMARNINAILS Instagram dievca is not a “nail goddess”, she’s not going to be on the cover of a magazine showing off her manicure (each of her nails is a different shape)
dievca is interested in this nail trend for Summer – “Sea Glass”

“Sea glass” is physically and chemically weathered glass found on beaches along bodies of salt water. These weathering processes produce natural frosted glass.

Is there a difference between sea glass and beach glass?

sea-glass-primer-1“Genuine sea glass” can be collected as a hobby and is used for decoration, most commonly in jewelry. “Beach glass” comes from fresh water and is often less frosted in appearance than sea glass. Sea glass takes 20 to 40 years, and sometimes as much as 100 to 200 years, to acquire its characteristic texture and shape.

Sea glass nails are exactly what they sound like: a semi-sheer, cool-toned manicure with a matte finish like a piece of glass that has been swept around in the ocean for months, if not years.

Jelly polishes, which give nails a sheer, translucent wash of color reminiscent of Jell-O, are ideal for creating the see-through charm of sea glass. Jelly colors are what makes sea glass nails unique from other pastel manicures. The finish is sheer so one can still see through it after two coats. dievca plans to use Cirque Colors Jelly in Aqua, Jade and French Blue, finishing with  Orly Matte Topcoat to complete the sea glass look (Note: its recommended that you use a fast dry top coat before the matte coat for longer wear).

dievca has everything ordered from online and will let you know how the “sea glass nails” step out goes!

Photo: sea glass nails from IMARNINAILS @instagram
A "Thank You" to the website BYRDIE for guiding dievca to a cool trend!

Last Minute Gala

 

Vivienne Westwood Plum Cowl Neck Dress

 

Under protest, dievca got roped into a fundraising Gala.  The weather was lovely, the crowd was muttering about how to remember to put make-up on and dievca was just trying to slide on by….

dievca cannot figure out if she is a curmudgeon or has gone back to her loner Generation X roots or what~ she needs to get it together and just have fun at these events rather than whining.

Yeah, ok, next week she will try again. And another week in June.

Is there anything you are pushing through?


Tough submissive

Ann Demeulemeester Lika Ring Silver SSENSE on sale

Silver Lika Ring

Tiered band ring in antiqued antiqued sterling silver.

· Curb chain detailing and graphic at face
· Logo engraved at back

Supplier color: Silver

925 sterling silver.

Made in Italy.

MSRP $525


And it worked to the best of her ability~

Two outfits for the viewing and funeral – flew in at 4:30 pm, viewing at 6 pm, dressed and did make-up in the car backseat which scandalized prudish friends. Deal with it.

The viewing:

dievca has not said the Rosary in years – she finally realized that its a form of meditation.

The funeral Mass:

The black Stuart Weitzman 50/50 boots were a challenge to dievca’s right foot.  she had to solicit help to get it on – a 7 minute process of pulling out the heel out from being crushed, getting it over her heel bone and profusely sweating.  she donated the boots to a Gen Z who admired them and had a smaller foot after the funeral.

Flying back now – a < 36 hour go~


One Perfect Rose

Roses embroidered dressA single flow’r he sent me, since we met.
All tenderly his messenger he chose;
Deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet—
One perfect rose.

I knew the language of the floweret;
“My fragile leaves, ” it said, “his heart enclose.”
Love long has taken for his amulet
One perfect rose.

Why is it no one ever sent me yet
One perfect limousine, do you suppose?
Ah no, it’s always just my luck to get
One perfect rose.

— Dorothy Parker


Stepping Out with Rene Caovilla

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Gorgeous and out of this submissive’s budget for 2023….ah, well.


Green as the Grass over that A**

Initimmissi Green Silk

Intimissimi Green Slik Satin Cami with Shorts ($69 and $49) to celebrate Spring!


Digging deep – a dress for a funeral

dievca  and her brothers did not have a Funeral Mass said for Mom and Dad.  dievca has the ashes and she plans to take them to a Mass at Mom’s favorite outdoor chapel in a tote bag and then to a Family Reunion with the cousins.  Mom and Dad wouldn’t have wanted to miss it! Afterward, dievca is planning to scatter them – into Lake Michigan, or a river in Pittsburgh, or store them in a mausoleum near her Aunts, or a Rose Garden – dievca’s brothers have left it for her to decide and she is dithering.

Anyways, dievca has not needed a somber dress for a funeral recently.  She wore color for her last Aunt. This occasion calls for something more serious and dievca is digging deep into the closet.  Here are her options (click on the photos for the brands):

So, dievca has many options – right?!?!?  Well, no, she expects many of the items to be too snug with her middle.  But, this is a good exercise to pare down the items in her closet.  Time to go and try them ALL on…..wish her luck!


Speaking of Spring with Cynthia Rowley

dievca has an upcoming Fundraising Event on a boat. She’s looking into wearing this Cynthia Rowley dress with a jeans jacket and her Dries van Noten chunky green platform sandals Her hair is cut in a bob and will blow everywhere, but the  red lipstick and green drop earring will keep it together. 
Cynthia Rowley Isla Dress Red Preint $525
The Ultimate Pretty Meets Sporty! Sleek and sporty lycra with silk twill skirt.

  • Scoop neckline
  • Scoop back
  • Side pockets
  • Fabric content:
    • Top: 67% nylon, 33% spandex
    • Bottom: 100% silk
  • Care instructions: dry clean recommended

Fit: model is 5’8″ and wears a size S.

Size Small measurements:

  • Length from shoulder: 52″

MSRP $545


Intimissimi: Pretty Flowers

Intermissi Hot Pink Robe Silk

Pretty Flowers Lingerie with Silk Robe – shown a number of ways with J Lo

A SUMMER DAY IN POSITANO WITH JENNIFER LOPEZ.
DISCOVER THE DREAMY AND VIBRANT ESSENCE OF AN ITALIAN SUMMER WITH NUANCES OF FUCHSIA, THE ORANGE OF THE SUN AND THE TURQUOISE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. THE COLORS OF POSITANO INTERTWINE AND CREATE THE PALETTE OF THE NEW SPRING/SUMMER 2023 CAMPAIGN.

Also available in Black, Lavender, Apple Mint, Airy Blue


Spring Vintage

dieva caught up with Master and offered a Presentation outfit of blue.  A vintage satin polka dot nightgown and robe set from I. Magnin.  (The same set is offered at Poshmark if you are interested.) Simple elegance for Spring.

dievca remembers going to the Chicago I. Magnin stores with her Mother – very glamourous.

I. Magnin & Company was a San Francisco, California-based high fashion and specialty goods luxury department store. Over the course of its existence, it expanded across the West into Southern California and the adjoining states of Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. In the 1970s, under Federated Department Stores ownership, the chain entered the Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, DC, metropolitan areas. Mary Ann Magnin founded the company in 1876 and named the chain after her husband Isaac. The chain was liquidated in 1994.


Has anyone seen my lace boxers?

Fleur du Mal Boxers

For Men and Women via Fleur du Mal


Lipstick Red Vintage Lingerie

A gorgeous lipstick red slinky nightgown features a crisscross fitted bodice trimmed in sheer floral edging with a slightly flared skirt, and is made by the quality lingerie manufacturer, Lorraine.

Label sized 36

Measurements:

37″ at bust

under-bust 30″

29″ waist

15″ below underarm seam: 48″ (hip)

16″ long from shoulder to waist

44.5″ long from shoulder to hem

64″ sweep of hem

Excellent condition, available HERE


Mavette: Nola d’Orsay

Mavette_Nola_Blue_037_400x $480

With elegant color-blocking and silver trim details, our Nola d’Orsay heel is a head-turner. Features a d’Orsay style design and adjustable foot and ankle strap. The Nola shoe has it all including a roomy round toe box and integrated comfort technology. Pairs perfectly with jeans, white pants, or a flowy skirt, you’ll love the killer color-blocking and stable chunky heel.
  • Integrated All Day Comfort Technology
  • Adjustable ankle strap
  • Athletic grade cushion at the toe box
  • Suede upper
  • Leather lining 
  • Leather sole with anti-slip
  • 3-inch (85mm) heel 
  • Hidden platform at the toe box
  • Handmade in Italy
  • $480

Mavette Nola d'Orsay _Blue_M1_400x


Happy Saint Patrick’s Day: Passion and sensibility

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O’Hara was a native Irish and naturalized American actress and singer, who became successful in Hollywood from the 1940s through to the 1960s. She was a natural redhead who was known for playing passionate but sensible heroines, often in Westerns and adventure films. per Wikipedia

Born: August 17, 1920, Dublin, Ireland

Saint Patricks Lingerie

Saint Patrick’s Day Lingerie from Etsy.


Master Presenting…

Master is a quiet dresser.  He will say that He likes to be the “backdrop” for His dievca.  That said – Master does like DIVERSITY and Master/dievca ran into an outfit that Master said He would be willing to try!

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It’s a LOOK from the “Fresh Fly and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style, Pushing at The Boundaries of Fashion.” at the F.I.T. Museum.

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Photos: dievca F.I.T. Museum 03/2023


OTT with Aminah

AMINAH ABDUL- JILLIL
 
AMINAH ABDUL JILLIL is a Luxury Shoe Brand launched in August 2012. Aminah’s shoes are known for a bold yet feminine design aesthetic that has led to Global Distribution in over 50 countries.
 
Born in Anchorage, Alaska Aminah Abdul-Jillil began as a professional dancer in Los Angeles, performing with some of the biggest names in music including Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. What makes Aminah Abdul-Jillil‘s designs unique is her excitement to “try something different”.

It’s funny when people notice~

A gay work colleague noticed dievca’s tiny lock and key Lauren Klassen earrings, admired them and gave her a deep “look”. she couldn’t tell if he just liked the earrings or was intrigued by the symbolism.  dievca imagines that its hard for a young handsome person to realize that 50+ with a few wrinkles has an interesting relationship and a vital sex life.

she just smiled.


Channeling Esther Williams today~


Old Favorites

When the schedule is packed and you are rushing around –
it helps to know that you have the “old favorites” in a Go-bag.
All readily available to make an elegant Presentation for Master:

  • Vivienne Westwood “Orgie” Dress in Orange
  • Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Heels
  • Wolford black Thigh-Hi Stay-up stockings
  • Hartman Rose Collar and Lead in Gold Lether
  • Chanel Red Allure Lipstick

February 1967 – Albert Vargas


On its way to LA

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Photo: dievca - sunset over the Pacific Ocean 02/2023

Now for the real thing~ ❤️

Valentine's Day Spanking

Thinking of You
and missing Your “Special Touch”
on Valentine’s Day.

XO your dievča


Gifting you my heart with Alaïa

$1170 at Net-A-Porter in Red and Pink Leather


Pour Moi – Valentine’s Lingerie

“Our ethos is the same now as it’s always been. To create fabulous lingerie swimwear and nightwear for every body.”

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A rose by any other name…

Organza Flowers by Cynthia Rowley offer romance no matter which type of flower it is ~

The phrase is from Romeo and Juliet and the full quote is: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.” Basically, what it means is that what matters is what something is, not what it is called.


I’m sorry, I’ve plans for tomorrow…

Bum


Tangled up in Blue with Intermissi

Intermissi Digital Blue Garter Belt and set.


In Living Color with Rose Assoulin and Miu Miu

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Rosie Assoulin Rainbow Embroidered Gown ($6995) with Miu Miu Leather platform Sandals ($1120) would put some Spark into January and a crimp on your wallet!

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