I actually created and planned this hair tutorial last week then randomly watched the Elie Saab Spring Couture show and realized my creation was a very similar style to the hair worn in the show. And though it is gorgeous, it wasn’t my original inspiration but I felt a bit obligated to refer to it. …
DIY Spirit Fingers | Sequin & Beaded Rings inspired by Ralph Rucci Spring RTW 2014
After seeing these AMAZING bedazzled fingers created by Max Kibardin for the Ralph Rucci RTW Spring 2014 runway collection, I just had to recreate them. I thought the easiest way to get a similar look was with stretchy sequined trim, though I only had gold to work with. So I got busy… you may have …
New Acquisitions | B-day Gifts & Summer Goodies
My birthday came and went this year without much fuss, which is mostly how I like it. I’m 37, there’s no need for fanfare. Though I do suspect in a few years time, a combined 40th bash will be necessary since the husband and I are the same age. But until then and probably after, …
Thoughts & Things | Loves & Links | Birthday Edition
Jon Whitcomb illustration of Marilyn Monroe {because it’s her birthday too & I just LOVE this illustration} It’ my birthday today. Yes, today marks the 37th year I’ve been wandering this little area of the planet and the 6th year I’ve celebrated it here on this blog, so I thought I do a special edition …
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 …
If I told you a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it?
What I’m Wearing… * Heavy wool maxi skirt is vintage… my mom made it for herself 100 years ago {okay, maybe more like 40}… the hem has fallen out over the years but I like it this way. See how I wore it here as well* Cream grandad sweater from Asos {see it in blue …
Secret Agent
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage coat I found at the Melrose Flea Market over ten years ago… one of my favorites* Vintage leather belt with a gold clasp… similar here though smaller. And this one is amazing.* Vintage sunglasses* Brahmin Vivian dome bag* Longer/hammered gold choker collar necklace is vintage worn with “Olivia” gold choker …
Valentine’s Day Nails: Fiery Pink, Lace, Black Mesh, & Gold Glitter
It’s Friday and it’s February 1st and love is in the air! Doesn’t Bebop look lovely in pink pearls? As an alternative to last year’s cute hearts Valentine’s Day nail art, I thought I’d take the saucier route this year with a little hot pink, black lace mesh, and gold glitter. Now, there are many …
Spring Florals Nails // DIY Real Dried Flowers Manicure
After staring at my pretty dried flowers for a few weeks, I finally had a chance to test them out. And really, I LOVE THEM. No surprise there though 😉 They’re fun on every nail or would make really pretty accent nails for a more simple approach. I noticed the dye from the red flower …
Tie Dye Nails // Red, White, & Blue Manicure for the 4th of July
I’d been planning a festive red, white, & blue manicure for the 4th of July but hadn’t really come up with any original ideas until I featured a fun tie dye manicure tutorial on BlogHer Style over the weekend and was instantly hit with inspiration. But let me just warn you… this is not a …
My Life… Photos… New & Vintage Finds…
This week will go down in history as one of the top 5 craziest weeks of my life. Yes, I feel a little dramatic even just typing that but it really has been insane. My manuscript was due to my publisher on Monday and admittedly, I’m a few days late in sending it in. Oh …
Red & Green Nails ~ A Simple Christmas Manicure
I loved my festive glitter striped nails for about two days. Then, I have to admit, it was just too much for me. So I scaled down to a much simpler, yet still festive Christmas manicure of red and green. I really wasn’t going to post about them but had a few questions via my …
Festive Holiday Nails ~ Glitter Stripes
Another fun Martha Stewart glitter glue manicure! Stripes would be almost impossible for me to do without these easy squeezy tubes! I swear this stuff comes in so handy {hehe -no pun intended} for so many projects. I haven’t had red nails in so long I can’t even remember. The husband loves them {with or …
Midnight Purple Nails w/ Chunky Gold Glitter Stripe Space Manicure
Now more than ever nails have become an added accessory to outfits… and I love it. This weekend is my cousin’s bachelorette part and I plan on wearing a black dress with gold shoes so I thought I’d give myself a manicure that would compliment the outfit. I used OPI “Lincoln Park After Dark” which …
Bubble Gum Pink & Silver Glitter Accent Nails
I’m going to be completely honest when I say I painted my nails these colors because I knew they would match my engagement and wedding rings AND the new anniversary bands. Yes, it was a cheeseball move but I actually loved the way they looked. I found a seriously old Wet n’ Wild pink in …