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the smoking nuns
smokingnuns.blogspot.com
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The Smoking Nuns is a fashion blog rooted in Los Angeles, showcasing the city's often overlooked eclectic, inventive, and slightly quirky sense of style. Co-founders Blair George and Dani Killam shine a light on the aesthetic oddities, cultural insights, and humorous outlook that fashion has to offer.
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taking my own advice

b- taking my own advice after wednesdays post, i decided to don some patriotic duds in preparation for the 4th. and for such a special occasion i decided to debut a second earring style from our upco...

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to each his own

d- truth time. blair and i get up every morning when most of you are still snuggled-in to snap a few photos for the blog before work. it can hurt, but we usually make it happen. except for the other ...

3 days ago

americana

b- with fourth of july just around the corner, i have been diggin the british/americana themed goodies ive been seeing everywhere.  so i thought i would share some of my favorite items to wear t...

3 days ago

pebbles

b- today i went for heavy contrasts.  animal vs floral prints, colorful fabrics vs. stark white accessories, and girlie vs. tomboy. it may seems like you are throwin everything but the kitchen s...

4 days ago

love it or leave it

d- the hardcore americana look is not something to be taken lightly. it takes a concerted effort to pull of a not-annoyingly-over-the-top-US A!-look-that-you-see-in-amusem ent-park-lines-across-the-cou. ..

6 days ago

shocking

d- if i had been invited to the met gala this year i probably would have paid my respects to schiaparelli as anna, hamish, and karlie via jason wu all did. so here is my best shocking pink at 7am on ...

25 may 12

elephants and daisies

b- these are two items ive been waiting to bust out for awhile.  and the day is finally here.  i made this brooch when dani and i first got really into matte paint and painted it in matte m...

24 may 12

style icon: solange knowles

b- so for our first style icon post i chose solange knowles because she is the first vision that comes to mind when i think of adventurous, confident and fun fashion.  she is isnt afraid of brig...

23 may 12

tangerine fringe

d- ive been into fringe jewelry a lot these days. it feels a bit decadent, which is nice when youre wearing a simple tangerine sheath.  the simplicity of a dress like this cleans the palate and ...

22 may 12

big red smackers

b- today i have the pleasure of wearing a shirt by bradkreative.   it is a local los angeles brand that specializes in custom hand-painted graphic printed t-shirts.  they are bold, geo...

21 may 12

sunset gradation

b- when mint hit the scene this year, i was in love.  i got nail polish, jewelry, and pants in the shade.  in fact, i dont remember the last time i was that excited about a color (which is ...

18 may 12

one

d- today is the one year mark for the smoking nuns. in honor of this glorious day we give you the third installment of some beautiful memories.

17 may 12

sugarlips

d- sugarlips is a local los angeles contemporary fashion line established in 2002 and has transformed itself from a manufacturer of basics into an on-trend high quality fashion brand. the smoking nun...

16 may 12

the family jewels

b- as dani mentioned in yesterdays post, we dressed in our favorite fall gear for a bust magazine contest.  we both explored the different ways jewelry influenced fashion this year.  wherea...

15 may 12

more is more is more

d- rachel harris over at the fidm museum blog informed blair and i of a chance to be featured in bust magazine. the publication is looking to see what fashion bloggers are planning on wearing this up...

14 may 12

dude looks like a lady

b- or wait.  the other way around.  today i paid homage to all of the dudes out there by donning some mannish threads.  dani and i have been diggin the whole dandy movement thats ...

11 may 12

mrs. brummell

d- tying a bowtie is sometimes a feat for me, but i take comfort in knowing that even mr. brummell himself went through multiple mistakes before creating the perfect knot. considered the original dan...

10 may 12

met gala

b- listen. i love the met gala.  its the holy grail of red carpets for anyone even slightly interested in fashion.  and boy does it deliver.  so naturally, my expectations are high.&nb...

09 may 12

g & l

 d- and the goodness just keeps on coming. here is another sneak peak at our jewelry line george and laurel. this necklace showcases the layered approach to wearing jewels, something we fully su...

08 may 12

george & laurel

b- here it is folks, our baby.  we have nursed her, swaddled her, and taught her right from wrong.  now she is ready to go out into the world and flourish.  her name is george & la...

07 may 12

the michael kors woman

b- michael kors.  we all know him.  and to be honest, ive always had my issues with him and his lines.  hes best known for american classicism and thats exactly where my problem lies.&...

04 may 12

on the topic of brooches

d- since were already on the topic might as well keep the brooch lovin going. i have a nice brooch collection thanks to my grandma. she had an awesome sense of humor and preferred the "more is mo...

03 may 12

brooches

d- i have an affinity for brooches. the placement of ones brooch can be very telling of the wearers sense of style. it may appear unassuming and subtle, yet its quite calculated.  and these...

02 may 12

strong lines

d- i like strong lines. so when i saw this jacket at luxe de ville (an awesome vintage boutique on sunset) i knew it was coming home with me. its a fine line to walk when designers experiment wi...

01 may 12

structure

b- for our second post with the quickiechick, we wanted to touch on another trend that is near and dear to our hearts - structure.  it  allows you to manipulate the shape of your body and i...

30 apr 12

san tropez

b- ive been catching myself dreaming about a relaxing summer vacation in san tropez lately. a lot. and it goes without saying that in my dream i own a yacht because yachts are really gangster.  ...

27 apr 12

push yourself

d- there is nothing like a tightly wound free spirit. i put this look together today attempting to create a bohemian working lady. throwing a bunch a random elements together to create a cohesive ens...

26 apr 12

irridescent

b- we have the fishies to thank for this one, folks.  hanging on the coattails of the everpresent sea trend that we saw all over the spring 2012 runways, the irridescent trend is now in full eff...

25 apr 12

fearless

d- this is what i look like when i mix my maternal grandmother with my nine year-old self. grandma was wonderfully glamorous and feminine. she carried herself with such confidence that she could wear...

24 apr 12

statement jewelry

b- we are very excited to announce that starting this week, dani and i will be guest blogging for the quickiechick about different fashion topics every week! and to kick it off we started with a post...

23 apr 12

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