July 30, 2011

Friends with Benefits Style ~Mila Kunis~

Friends with Benefits was such a cute movie! I love watching New York City come to life on the big screen in upbeat movies like this and I love getting fresh style ideas at the same time!

The outfit she wore for in the "we just decided to be friends/ now we're picking up other people" scene was just the right balance between relaxed and dressy. Her gladiator heels really make the outfit and I love how the pieces get more relaxed on the way up. Tres Unique!!





The outfit she wore hanging out at home watching a movie was perfectly cute and comfy. This is pretty much my nightly ensemble btw... Just switch wine for beer and various tank top colors!:)






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July 29, 2011

July 26, 2011

No Reservations, Reservations

THAILAND 

It's been quite awhile since I've been out of the country, let alone out of the state! So naturally I've been longing for an adventure...

Although I'm not really ready for a trip right now, I figure a little harmless day dreaming and planning couldn't hurt anyone!:)

Since there's been a lot of conversations from friends and my boyfriend about Thailand, I decided to familiarize myself with the country and learn about their culture. So far, I've found so many beautiful pictures and have read so many stories that I'm completely intrigued.

The highlight of what I've seen so far is the Lantern Festival, It's such a gorgeous and thought provoking thing to see! To be able to experience that in person would be absolutely amazing!






July 25, 2011

Monday Madewell Must Haves

I don't know about you but I'm grasping on to every bit of the summer I can! 
Fall lines are right on schedule and creeping up in stores and online but I'm doing my best not to look too closely at them for a couple more weeks :)

It was hard searching through Madewell today... but I did it! keeping BBQ's and beaches in mind and trying to keep out the thought of fall leaves on the ground and cold walks to the car in the morning!

Here are some (by far not all) the cute items I found on my search.

                                              Madewell Noonday Striped Shutterbig Top $110.00



Madewell Vintage Rocker Jean $110

Madewell Colorcode Maxi $225

The Madewell Whistlestop Sandal $128

Madewell Terrace Sundress $145

Madewell Pompom Necklace $45




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July 22, 2011

5 Reasons we love...

SUMMER!

No doubt I could think of 100 reasons I personally love Summer... but I'll narrow it down to 5 REALLY good ones! If you think of more reasons I would LOVE to hear about them in a comment or with a link to your fav photo or blog!


{JEAN SHORTS}


{BACKYARD HANGOUTS}

{ESSENTIAL SUMMER ROADTRIP}

{THE HEAVENLY SCENT OF SUNTAN LOTION}

SPRING FLING TURNED SUMMER LOVE

Have a great weekend! 


*thank you weheartit.com giverslog.com faqs.com batchplease.com thebeautyfile.com for lovely photos*

July 18, 2011

CUP Cakes!

After dinner and in the middle of our bottle of Barbara D'Asti, my boyfriend and I were having a serious chocolate craving! The half eaten box of See's chocolates I had in the refrigerator were soo not what we wanted so I went through my cupboards to see what I could make. Luckily I found everything I needed for Chocolate Cupcakes! Recipe here. 

After all the egg breaking and flour measuring I was ready to put the cupcake cups in the pan and fill em up with the chocolate yummy-ness! Problem, I couldn't find it the pan! I left it at my Mom's a couple weeks ago and now had all this delicious batter and nothing to bake them in! 

I thought for a little bit and grabbed my Martha Stewart Cupcake Cookbook because I thought I had remembered seeing cupcakes in teacups in it. There they were... so cute... and although I was skeptical of the oven safety with my teacups, I took the risk! Here they are.. with a See's chocolate surprise in the center!

chocolate cravings were cured,  teacups were sparred and sprinkles were used!

Sheet!

Bright summer days often lead to calm balmy nights... and since this was the first year I had switched to flannel sheets for the Winter, I became WELL aware of the importance of changing to Summer bedding!

I chose a light peachy color to go with my lavender duvet and pillow shams and changed to a light weight blanket for in between the 2. It's an amazing feeling to climb into bed with light and crisp summer linens covering you!

My light peach sheet set is a simple solid but these prints are so cheerful it makes me look forward to next Spring!


Anthro Boheme $48-$228
Plover Organic $48-$168

Crate & Barrel 29.95-99.95

July 15, 2011

It's all in the PASTELS!


I've been seeing denim in the cutest pastel hues lately! It's such a sweet look for summer and can be worn SO easily with a basic top and simple sandals.
I love, LOVE the Current/Elliots in yellow... So I think I'm gonna have to get my booty over to Anthropologie or Nordstrom and try them on!

If Pastel Denim isn't doing it for you... You can wear a pair of white denim with a pastel hued top and you can still get the fresh and breezy look!
AG Steve Ankle $168
Cutaway Tee $68




Current/Elliot $168
Confluence Top $58
Current/Elliot $168
Sidebent Tank $48
AG Steve Ankle $158
Beachwood Blouse $88












July 13, 2011

Something Lovely

Emily Maynard's Interview Style


It was sad to watch her get choked up about her and Brad's break-up... but you'll be happy to know I pulled together some pieces from the outfit she wore! 

Always Prim, Proper and Polished; Emily went Haute Hippie at her sit down with Chris Harrison.



She tucked the silk blouse onto the lace skirt that brought the look from boho to sexy-sweet! 




Her heels were just a little more brown than these Jessica Simpson pumps but a nude color helps to elongate your legs in the lace mini-skirt. 

The necklace she wore was so elegant! I couldn't get a link to the exact one (I heard she may have found it while on a helicopter date with Brad!) but here's one from Nordstrom that's super pretty too!


July 12, 2011

Put a ring on it!


Rings are my favorite things to accessorize with! Nail Polish and Handbags coming in at a close 2nd...:)

I have a couple staples I change out every day or so but it's also nice to add some creativity with a cocktail ring, a stackable set or a two-finger ring when the occasion seems right.

Here are some I'd love to add to my Jewelry Box....







Bing Bang Buckle Stacking Ring Set $78
Chan Luu Mother of Pearl Ring $100.10

July 11, 2011

Handbag Must Have!


The Perfect Size, The Perfect Material, The Perfect Designer. NEED This Bag!

July 10, 2011

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Suprises with Flowers

I came home from work yesterday to these beautiful long stem roses sitting on my kitchen counter! It was such a sweet surprise since the night before I'd been gushing after them while my boyfriend and I were shopping... :) I guess whatever I did worked, haha! Aren't they such a pretty summery color!? 

Anyway! I put them in a vase on my coffee table.... and this is how I did it!








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