All Things Fashionating by tracy mausser

Not really the shoe I am crushing on... I am on a quest.  For the past few weeks, while walking downtown, I have admired a pair of black platform booties in the window of a boutique.  I'm not sure if these are reminiscent of my first pair of platforms booties that I scored back in New York when I was in my early 20s or if I really love them.  However, the shoe in the picture is not the shoe in question.  This is just a representation of what these bad boys look like because -- after searching the web high and low --  I can't find the exact shoe anywhere else.  The Shangri-la shoe is sort of, kind of looks like the booties in this post, but edgier and cooler. Actually, to say crushing hard is a bit of an understatement as I am actually to the point of obsession.  I am in love with these shoes but I just can't justify buying them.  So, for right now, I will just continue to silently admire them...

I am back from the Motherland (a.k.a. New Jersey) and it was a successful trip. My cousin Jacquelyn Rae was a beautiful, blushing bride; Her now husband, Justin, was dashing and debonair. I was honored to be a part of such a special occasion for Jackie but, the fact that my son Shane got to be one of the ring bearers, made it even more so. Upon our return, it took me a while to get settled back into life and work; so I had to take a few days to get grounded and back into the swing of things. But, today, ATF is officially back. I hope you will join me as I continue on my journey to post about All Things Fashionating.

The Fam and I are headed back to Joisy for my cousin's wedding so I will be out of pocket for the next five days.  However, don't despair, All Things Fashionating will return next week with oodles of new and fashionating topics .

Image: Jet Acker Image: Jet Acker Yesterday, I decided to wear my new Missoni for Target duds to work. I even brought my camera so my friend Jet could take my picture; only to discover that my battery was at home charging. Sadly, we had to take the photos on my Blackberry and the quality just wasn’t the same. However, I am happy to be posting ATF’s first self-defined Street Style. In the photo, I am wearing my coveted Missoni for Target knit dress and shoes; Gucci Sukey Medium Tote; Prada sunglasses; Calvin Klein tights; and models own underwear and smile.

Jason & Tracy (Image: Courtesy Rachel Yarnevic) I wrote the following journal entry back in 1996 before I moved out to Southern California and met my amazing husband.  This Saturday is his 41st birthday, but we will be back in New Jersey celebrating my cousin's wedding, so he will have to take the back seat this year. For all of those women out there who are single, In mid-90s, I had been solo for quite some time; I found Shakti Gawain and the "Power of Positive Thinking."  I know this is going to sound far-fetched, but I swear to you...this is what I put out there into the Universe...about the man that I wanted to find, that I needed in my life; whom I eventually found. March 15, 1996 I am in love with a man who is tall, dark and handsome.  He is very masculine, but gentle at the same time.  He's very downtown, but can be very Wall Street.  He loves to hang with my family and friends.  I can take him anywhere and the bes...

 Image Victoria's Secret QK-274-587  $168 Even though fall has yet to come to Southern California, I've already been in search for my new winter coat; But alas, I need to look no further.  Victoria's Secret Fall 2011 Catalogue actually had multiple options that caught my eye but a faux-fur trimmed coat stole my heart. The buckle-front coat with "soft" faux-fur trim on the cuffs (which are removable) and collar is feminine yet the hardware makes it edgy.  It's a wool blend, so perfect for our mild SoCal winters. The best news yet is that it comes in black and camel. So come on winter, bring it on. http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/coats?pageAt=all

In just a few days, the fam and I will be headed to New Jersey for my cousin Jacqueline Rae’s most anticipated wedding. I love being on the East Coast during the fall.   It is certainly my favorite season and one that we don’t get too often here in Los Angeles – unless you choose to drive up to the mountains. The anticipation of boots and sweaters just get me all riled up.   It also makes me nostalgic for my younger years while growing up, but especially when I lived in New York City. To me, there is nothing like a crisp fall day in the city – especially on a weekend – and you have all day for brunching and shopping.   To this day, I still have a recurring dream that I am in New York – specifically Tribeca – with a day of shopping ahead of me.   The feeling that envelopes me is so happy and positive, I am always disappointed when I wake and realize that it was only a dream. I first moved to New York City during the summer of 1989 and, in only a matter of weeks, my fi...