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The Diary of Louise LeMansThe Diary of Louise LeMans | The Diary of Louise LeMans
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Louise is a modern pinup, professional graphic designer, & aesthete. Blogging about personal style, vintage & new fashion — think seamed stockings meets color blocking.
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05.31.12 Louise Loves!

Wow, last day of May. This month was busy, but as it comes to a close, it’s been great. I got to have a lovely long weekend after being out of town two of the last three, and it was great. Even...

1 day ago

PSA: if you want people to go to your event, get a nice flier.

I love you and want you to succeed in life, but something has been bothering me. Poorly designed fliers make my heart hurt. Whether you realize it or not, people don’t pay attention to ugly fli...

2 days ago

05.29.12 Shoesday Tuesday! In the words of my mother, the only good snake is a dead snake.

Thing is, this “snake” is actually man-made, so not hateful comments are necessary. This style of shoe might be my all-time favorite. Open toe, not too high of a heel, sassy silhouette. T...

3 days ago

05.24.12 Louise Loves: Long Weekends and more!

Yelena Yemchuk Captures Top Models as Retro Pin-ups for TAR. Source Greetings friends! I am back from six days in San Diego. The weather is as nice as everyone says. I didn’t get any beach time...

24 may 12

Shoesday Tuesday: Color Block!

Color blocking is still huge for Summer, and this heel from bebe is my favorite I have seen so far! It comes in two colorways, so one is sure to be perfect for your warm weather wardrobe. Find it her...

22 may 12

Style Sheets! Brits & bugs

21 may 12

Shoesday Tuesday: Pretty patterns

I so, so love this shoe! The retro inspired heel is very 1940′s (and looks easy to walk in)! Plus it comes in several prints in different colorways so there’s sure to be one that works wi...

15 may 12

Style Sheets! Max Factor 60s cat eye

I miss Max Factor. They made some of my favorite mascara, and they did make great eyeliner. I love this model’s hair. So 60s bedhead. It’s gorgeous.

14 may 12

Someone figured out how to market to me.

I don’t even remember the last time I went to a Wendy’s, but now I want a coffee. I hate when advertising works on me!

11 may 12

Frock Friday! Repeat performance

So, you’ll notice that you’ve seen most of this outfit before. Definitely the top, jeans and sunglasses. My reason for showing this outfit though, is not to show off new stuff I have. But...

11 may 12

Louise Loves: 05.10.12

Sasha Melnychuk by Andoni & Arantxa for Elegance Netherlands May 2012. Source. This week has been so fun. I had to leave town the day the Star article published, which kinda sucked, but the feedb...

10 may 12

Shoesday Tuesday! In the pink.

I love this sweet, vintage inspired shoe from ASOS! T-straps are just darling in my book, and this 40s inspired style would pair great with peddle pushers and a crop top, a circle skirt, or a darling...

08 may 12

Louise Loves: 05.03.12

Annemara Post by Marc Philbert for Glamour Spain. Source. Hi all! Busy week this week, partially because — woohooo — West 18th St. Fashion Show tickets went on sale! Buying a ticket is really the way...

03 may 12

Shoesday Tuesday! Big Chunk

Uhh yeah. I don’t really care if suede is impractical, or inappropriate for the impending Summer heat. This needs to be on mah feets like NOW. There’s not one bad thing I can say about th...

01 may 12

04.26.12 Louise Loves

Angela Lindvall by Koray Birand for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey. Source. Hello beautiful people! This week has been fun, partially because the weather got really Summery in the middle of the week, and par...

26 apr 12

Natural Beauty: This pinup loves the planet!

Earth Day was Sunday, and to celebrate I want to share my most favorite body and beauty products that are natural and/or give back to the planet. Some of you already know this, I used to sell cosmeti...

25 apr 12

Shoesday Tuesday: Picnic perfect

The Love Bug Shoe from Naughty Monkey looks perfect for a walk to the park and a picnic. I dig the rhinestone details on the bow, and the little ruffle on the ankle. The combination of materials and ...

24 apr 12

Style Sheets: Dog days

This is from Vogue a few years ago, and I’ve shown other images from the editorial. It still feels so fresh, with pastels everywhere again for Spring and Summer 2012, so I find myself lingering...

23 apr 12

04.19.12: Louise Loves

Elle Mexico, April 2012. Source. Hi all, I hope everyone is having a good week! Yesterday was my first day in 2 weeks where I didn’t feel the weight of massive deadlines weighing me down. This ...

19 apr 12

Arm Candy: show off those wrists!

Bracelets are a great way to accessorize an otherwise basic outfit. Whether it’s vintage or new, bangles and bracelets look great stacked. Here are a few street style links to inspire you. Bang...

18 apr 12

Shoesday Tuesday – Mint Condition

Loving this #26941 sandal from Veletto. Maxi skirts, denim capris, cuffed cotton shorts…the outfit options are endless. The architectural shape makes them a little tough but the pastel green ke...

17 apr 12

Style Sheets: Random girls!

Random photos that ended up on the same page in one of my fashion notebooks. Good hair, bold brows and bright lips. Ain’t nothing wrong with that. A few of these are definitely Teen Vogue (They...

16 apr 12

The Powder Room Tries: Too Faced — Better Than False Lashes

I had the opportunity to try out the newest Too Faced mascara, Better Than False Lashes before it’s available in stores (Edit: it will be $35, and will last 4 months!). I am kind of mascara obs...

11 apr 12

Shoesday Tuesday: Fall in love with Cece L’amour

Some of you may be familiar with Celine, The Shoe Girl. If not, her blog is a great read, and her insight into the shoe and fashion industry in general is really interesting. A few months ago, she la...

10 apr 12

04.05.12…make that 04.06.12, Louise Loves (better late than never!)

Hello lovelies! Sorry for my lateness, it’s been a hell of a week. All GOOD stuff, don’t get me wrong! But I feel like I’ve been going a million miles an hour since LAST weekend, an...

06 apr 12

Frock Friday: Vintage Fix-it

I got this dress over a year ago because it fit me, and I fell in love with the beautiful printed silk. Problem is, after I got it home, I discovered the armpits of the dress were rotting away and fu...

06 apr 12

Style Sheets: Back to my files! 50′s Euro Chic from Lucky magazine

I’ve kept this image in my files for several years because I find this modern take on 50s inspired European style perennially inspiring. Women like Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida embraced t...

02 apr 12

Frock Friday: Stripes for Spring!

Ahh, a work day look, not the most exciting. But it’s outdoors! Glorious Spring is here! So I got the bag I am carrying here because I ruined a purse I got at the end of last year by carrying a...

30 mar 12

03.29.12 Louise Loves

How cute is this? Check out the rest of the editorial here. Greetings again, ladies and gents! Hope everyone has had a good week! Mine has been productive so far, which is how I like it! I am loving ...

29 mar 12

It’s a Girl Thing, This Thursday at Hall’s on the Plaza!

Another Thursday night at home on the couch? No way! This Thursday, get your girlfriends together for some end of the week retail therapy and head to It’s a Girl Thing at Hall’s on the Co...

27 mar 12

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