on the edge of my desk in my office in a vintage decanterFreshly cut Lilacs are sprouting up all over the house… I just can’t seem to get enough! They’re gorgeous and they smell delicious and they brighten up every room. In My Office… on the little coffee table vintage brass elephant, Bazaar Fashion Book, …
Mother’s Day with My Mom | Repurposed Family Jewels
What We’re Wearing… * Old dress from Forever21 {2007 I think} that always makes me look pregnant but I love it because it’s so comfortable.* Light weight denim shirt {tied} by Madewell* I’m wearing Crocs Ocean Minded Espadrilla Slip On in navy {um so comfy} and mom’s wearing Crocs A-Leigh Linen Wedge in parrot green. …
3 Beauty Products I’m Love Love Loving…
A fabulous new sunless tanning natural glow & firming lotion, an amazingly fresh new fragrance, & facial serums to die for, these beauty products are at the top of my list right now. Continue Reading…3 Beauty Products I’m Loving Right Now! * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * PINTEREST *
My InstaLife Recap | Week 5/6-5/11 in Photos Happy Mother’s Day!
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Happy Mother’s Day to Mamas of humans and pets alike! I found two gorgeous Lilac bushes all a’bloom on our property whence Spring hath sprung, but it wasn’t until just yesterday {and inspired by the Budget Babe on instagram} that I realized I could snip …
Lake House Decor // Home Office Progression… Incomplete
Let me first begin by saying that if you take a look at my Office, Closet, Dressing Room Pinterest Board, you can get a feel for my overall inspiration on this room, which is the most feminine room in the entire house. Please note that this is the only room that looks like this and …
Colored Mascara is Back! Will you Try the Look?
From drug store brands to high-end designers, mascara is popping up in tons of fun shades and ranging from blinding neons to sultry smokey sooty hues. I’m thinking I may just have to give it a try… check out pro tips and tons of brands offering these fun colors for Summer. Continue Reading…Colored Mascara! It’s …
Lake House | Home Office "Before" Photos…
I shot a few photos the other day of my office decor progress and was editing them to share with you when I realized I never posted any “before” shots. So I went through my archives and found a few photos I took before we moved in, some while we were on a quick overnight …
Get Jessica Alba’s Gorgeous Met Gala Glow…
Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen was inspired by the intricate silver detailing on Jessica Alba’s stunning Tory Burch gown, and complemented the glamorous frock by giving Alba a sultry smoky eye while keeping the rest of her makeup soft and romantic. Continue Reading…Get The Look! Jessica Alba at 2013 The Met Gala * …
Chanel N°5 Perfume… {& my love/hate relationship with it}
I wish I loved the scent of Chanel N°5 perfume as much as I adore the history behind it. Because how can “A fragrance created in 1921 still be the best selling and most famous frangrance in the world” and I can’t stand the smell of it? There must be something wrong with me. Continue …
Matchy Matchy Brights | For Days & for Nights
What I’m Wearing… * Hot pink shift dress by Tibi … Remember the black and ivory striped one? * Old white J Crew sweater {see it on here in 2010}* Marc Jacobs floral pouch gifted from the Resort 2013 collection* Jami Rodriguez necklace from a few years ago and assorted gold bangles & hoop earrings* …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 4/29-5/5 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. I cannot believe it’s May already. I mean wow. It’s really just not registering although the weather has been BEAUTIFUL! I tried to take a few more selfies for you but I only managed one real one. Nature is just so much more beautiful. Â Â 1. …
Barbie vs Reality | A New Study in Comparison by Artist Nickolay Lamm
Artist Nickolay Lamm, who recently did a fun and fascinating study on Barbie and other children’s dolls called What Barbie Would Really Look Like Without Makeup? just completed his latest project working with Marco Romero called “What Would Barbie Look Like In Real Life?” where he compared Barbie’s astronomically irregular body proportions to that of …
All Ends with Beginnings…
What I’m Wearing… * Navy/white striped tank I think I picked up at Costco randomly a few years ago… see it also here in a somewhat more stylish outfit? I can’t really tell. * Olive green/army drab loose cardigan from Victoria’s Secret from a few years ago too… remember when I bought it in every …
Lake House Update | Beachy Guest Room BEFORE and Choosing Paint Colors with Sherwin Williams…
 Looks oddly similar to our old master bedroom, no? 😉I tend to be one of those people who doesn’t paint every room in her house a different color. I like neutrals, I like consistency, and I don’t like walking into a room of a house that doesn’t look like it fits with the rest of …
Nails | Flesh-toned Metallic Stripe Manicure
I did this last weekend and loved it. It’s the perfect neutral shade with a pop. I think it will be so fun to try with so many different colors though… I love the metallic for the diagonal stripes because it’s thinner and dries quicker than regular polish and doesn’t always need a second coat. …