I just came across this wonderful and fun outfit from Lucy Laucht this morning! And yep, that's the Festival Til' Dawn Necklace that's on sale (you save $99)! So sad it's being retired. 
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Expedit
Ikea isn't normally my first shopping destination but sometime a girl has to give in. This simple bookcase can become so lovely when styled correctly. And for $69.99, what's not to love (beside that it isn't real wood and you'll have to assemble it yourself)?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunset
I've been eying great outdoor spaces and gardens lately. It is going to benice to finally be living in a house with a yard instead of a tiny apartment with no outdoor living space. I am in love with this backyard. The plants look so natural and not over landscaped. And can we talk about the table and benches?! Do you see the succulents down the middle of the table? YES, PLEASE! Check out more pictures of the backyard here.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Color Me Pretty
Many women stray away from wearing bold colors like red or orange. I personally love them. I made some inspirational boards to help you embrace these vibrant colors. Let me know which is your favorite and the set you would actually love to wear.This one is right on trend with colored pants. Embrace the pants and style them with classic pieces. Can't go wrong with this sophisticated and trendy ensemble.
Preppy with an edge by Lovely Happenings featuring a denim blouse
Fat Face denim blouse, £25
Summer capri pants, £40
Jeffrey campbell shoes, €79
Rayban sunglasses, £123
Vintage fedora, $18
Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist
This is a sweet and delicate way to embrace orange. Tiny pleats add interest to the dress and the jewelry and shoes add playful and soft touches.
sweet by Lovely Happenings featuring clutch handbags
Tiered dress, $60
Krystal sandals, $20
ASOS clutch handbag
Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist, $39
Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist
My boyfriend calls this outfit "exotic". Yep, that's right on the mark! Exotic, hippie, sheer awesome. This is for the daring and bold individual.
sassy by Lovely Happenings featuring ankle length skirts
Vince silk top, $145
Givenchy ankle length skirt, $2,383
House of Harlow 1960 black sunglasses, $125
Whitney Anderson - Stella & Dot Stylist, $59
Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist, $39
If the previous outfit made you sweat a little then this is the outfit for you! Small colorful touches let you embrace the fun and vibrant color. It's all about the baby steps.
Stripe tee, $90
J Brand bootcut jeans, $175
Giuseppe Zanotti strappy leather sandals, $440
Floral shawl, £22
Bardot Silver - Whitney Anderson - Stella & Dot Stylist, $49
Jennifer Rosson - Stella & Dot Stylist, $34
Megan McDevitt - Stella & Dot Stylist
Which outfit do you like best?!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
stop kidding
My boyfriend and I got the house that we applied for last week! Yippee. Now it's time to start thinking about the interior of this awesome home. I can dream that it will look like it's from Elle Decor but that's just silly with my craigslist budget.....well, only party silly. I found some inspiration photos that don't seem so far fetched and are yet very stylist. So tell me your thoughts and ideas on how to design in a budget.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Today I bought....
I am officially in love with Kate Bingaman Burt's Daily Purchase Drawings. What a clever idea to draw your daily purchases. It is so fascinating. Kate lives in PDX so there are a lot of wonderful local stops that she spends money at and draws her purchases. So much fun to explore all the simple yet entertaining drawings. Go check them out!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Fill in the Blank Friday
Happy weekend.
1. This weekend I'm going to a house warming part, a couple graduation parties (congrats), going to the Timber's game and spending time with my favorite boy, Joel.
2. My last vacation was to San Francisco with Joel. It was a beautiful and fantastic long weekend.
3. My next vacation will be traveling to Maine! I am extra giddy now that this vacation is right around the corner. I can't wait!
4. My favorite way to relax is sitting around with some friends with my feet up and listening to some good music in the background. Oh, and a delicious beverage and snack always helps.
5. When vacationing one should always smile. You're on vacation!
6. When vacationing one should never feel bad for being on vacation. Embrace it.
7. The best part about a vacation is experiencing something out of the ordinary.
Thank you to Colleen at Dashing Pearl to introducing me to this lovely link up series on The Little Things We Do blog. Join us and link up here.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sheer
January Jones' sheer top made a bit of stir a couple weeks ago. I am curious of your thoughts. Like? Love? Hate? Grossed out? Spill.....
I LOVE IT! First, I think she is gorgeous. She kicks ass that she is rocking a sheer top while pregnant. I purchased my very own sheer tunic just recently. Mine isn't quite as sheer but it definitely isn't opaque. I love this trend and am excited to see it gain momentum into the fall. Photo via.
Grab some of these cute, sheer options for yourself.
Topshop. Modcloth. Urban Outfitters. Asos.
Grab some of these cute, sheer options for yourself.
Topshop. Modcloth. Urban Outfitters. Asos.
Renegade
Look what launched today....
Yes, I am a Stella and Dot stylist but I am going to be honest with you....At first, I was unsure about this new Renegade Collection. But I keep looking at it and I'm falling head over heels for it now. I am now excited for it to arrived all pretty packaged on my doorstep. I was debating between the Cluster Necklace and the Cluster Bracelet this morning. oh, I enjoy that this was my struggle today. What is your favorite piece from the new Renegade Collection?
See that awesome knotted chain necklace? It isn't even out yet.....they are teasing us with this picture. But I really want that necklace. Holy awesomeness!!!!And of course, you can buy the Renegade Collection here.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Vanity
I'm moving soon and am upgrading. I am moving up of my studio apartment and into a house. Yep, a real house. I am super excited about all the new space I will soon have. And not to mention, a dishwasher, washer and dryer (no more quarters!). I am hoping to have a small area to prep myself in the morning. No, my hair isn't this awesome on it's own. It takes work. I found some inspiring vanity spaces. Oh, the possibilities. I enjoy that these spaces are very sophisticated. My goal for myself.
I created my dream vanity below. It is sexy and feminine while not screaming "girly". I love the cream lines and it's practical use....hello, totally awesome desk too. What would your dream vanity look like? Post it and leave the link in the comments!
One Kings Lane - 8x10 Dragonscale Rug
1STDIBS.COM - ABC Modern - Modernist Oval Gold Leaf Mirror
Sayaka Nishinami Couture Flower Vase, $24
1STDIBS.COM - Almond Hartzog Gallery - Preban Fabricius and Jorgen...
1STDIBS.COM - Guy Lefèvre - 1970s Console Table by Guy Lefèvre
Assemblage Ltd. - Hand Thrown, Blue & Green Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Friday, June 3, 2011
violin
This is very fascinating...We all really need to slow down and enjoy the beauty around us.Thank you to the fabulous Jen where I found this from.
Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approximately. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.4 minutes later:
The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.
6 minutes:
A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.
10 minutes:
A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.
45 minutes:
The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.
1 hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.
This is a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.
The questions raised:
* In a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?
* Do we stop to appreciate it?
* Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made…
How many other things are we missing?
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