Stock 'Em Up!

Throw on the Jingle Bell Rock and get wrapping! Wait, what's that you say?  You don't have your Christmas shopping finished?  Luckily, I am here with some quick stocking stuffers that will surely bring cheer to all who receive them.

For your "au naturale" friends, give the gift of organic honey-peppermint lip balm and an organic facial peel–they will most certainly thank you (as will their skin).  For the homemaker, a nice box of Ladurée macaroons, a true taste of Paris, and a pretty-yet-rustic candle will be the perfect combo.  For the fashionistas that seem to be so hard to buy for, stick with a simple pair of gold studs and a bottle of Essie nailpolish, just be sure to look up the latest collection (Cocktail Bling) to really knock her socks off!  And for all the others that are pickier beyond belief, a luxurious italian pen paired with a gold agenda will send them into the new year with class and sophistication (not to mention it will help immensely in planning the new-years-workout-resolution-that-seems-so-darn-impossible-to-keep).


Products starting top left clockwise: 

• Essie Bangle Jangle Nail Polish
• Pin 12 Tin Candle
• Harney & Sons Earl Grey Tea
• Alexander McQueen Whipstitch Skull Clutch
• Apple & Bee Lip Balm
• Ladurée Macaroons
• Make Up Forever 12 Flash Color Case
• Alex and Chloe All My Heart Stud Earrings
• Suki Organic Facial Peel
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag Charm
• MyAgenda Dayplanner
• Campo Marzio Rollerball Pen

 (via myself)

Need It!

While scouting around to find shirts for our groomsmen, I came across Need Supply Co., an amazing denim shop that has a fall collection of accessories to die for!  Think geek chic mixed with tribal jewelry and hand tooled leather.  For me, it was love at first sight when I spotted the RGB nailpolish (any designers get a kick out of that other than me?!), and most of the products come in multiple price points...if you catch my drift.

Like I was saying, I needed shirts for our guys and ended up spending an exuberant amount of time looking at the men's bags (they always seem to be designed for more wear and tear than lady-bags).

See for yourself at Need Supply Co.

Fourth

Happy Birthday, USA!  It's time to whip out the pure Americana gear (aka Converse All Stars) and rock out in daisy dukes and plenty of stars & stripes!  Here are just a few pieces of iconic American style:

1.  Gingham Shirt from Old Navy
2.  Red Nail Polish by Revlon
3.  Casio Watch from American Apparel
4.  Tote from  EcoStudioNYC
5.  White Sneakers by Converse
6.  Jean Shorts by H&M 
7.  Swimsuit from Topshop

PS: Did you know that Revlon was started by three (ahem) men that formulated a new type of long-lasting nail polish during the Depression?  Eventually, Revlon supplied all of the U.S. Army with makeup and was awarded the Army-Navy "Excellence" award!  Now THAT is patriotism!

Florida

 

Hello there.  I know I haven't been around much lately, however, I have big news: I will be moving to southern Florida to pursue...well...life!  My fiance is headed there in 2 weeks, and I will follow soon after. With this big move comes many changes, including, you guessed it, WARDROBE!  I am kicking away my big sweaters and setting sights on more light and airy pieces.  

I hope this inspires your summer wardrobe and maybe a change in your own life, too!

1.   Dress by Roxy

2.   Bikini by Billabong

3.   Shorts at Anthropologie

4.   Tanks by J.Crew

5.   Sunglasses from Forever 21

6.   Hat by Roxy

7.   Scarf from Forever 21

8.   Bag by Roxy

9.   Shoes by Keds

10. Tunic by Old Navy

Stay tuned for Florida part II: Home Revamp!  Lots of beach inspired housewares to come!

Color of the Week

 

This has been a long time in coming!  Color of the Week: NUDE!  Not only is it super classy, but also free-spirited (see #2 above).  I know some of you may be thinking, "Nude washes me out"...Newflash, the color does NOT wash you out, as long as you get the right shade.  Lean towards the pinks and peaches if you are ivory-fair, while all of you (lucky) olive toned people can wear about any shade of this. Enjoy!

(via urbanoutfitters, h&m, freepeople, maccosmetics, chanel)

Color of the Week

 

I thought Gold would be the perfect color to start out with in my new weekly post "Color of the Week". 
I, personally, LOVE to wear gold.  Gold shoes, earrings, ponchos (yes, I own a gold, sequin butterfly-shaped poncho), along with anything else that shimmers and shines.

How does one get away with wearing such a diva-licious palette? Simply load on a bunch of gold jewelry with a plain white tee and voila: instant glam!  Or you can layer gold shimmer with any eyeshadow for a quick transition from daytime to evening.  Amp up your look with a single, over-the-top piece, like a sequin covered cardigan, or a shiny pencil skirt!

Stay tuned for next week's color!  I'll give you a hint – it's blinding!

(via americanapparel, toms, jcrew, bananarepublic)

Nautical Nonsense

Fancy and fun!

(via Orange and Pear)

Leather Mini Dress

 

AHHHHH!  (that feels good...)

(via fashiongonerogue)

S.B. '11

I think I may love shopping for spring break just as much as I love the vacation itself.

(via c&c, ray-ban, ae, zappos, hansensurf)

Practical

Practical is my middle name...

(via jcrew)

Freds Faves

My faves from Fred in 2011...

(The Disney Couture Shark Bracelet = Fierce)

(via fredflare)

Bag It

Yes, this is a men's bag...but who's to say I can't use it for toting makeup and sewing scissors?

(via hickorees)