23 May 2011

Sampled :: Glitz Blitz

Photo Credits: Marvelous Kiddo & Beso

This week I've worn the new Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Strips in 260 Glitz Blitz. They are pretty easy to apply. After a you've applied the strips to a couple of fingers, you start to get the hang of it. I still had more trouble with application to my right hand since I am right handed. The best part is that there is zero dry time unlike nail polish.

The strips are guaranteed to last up to ten days, but I noticed some chipping after as few as four days (mainly on my right pointer finger which is one of my most frequently used digits). The box is full of enough strips for two full applications, so I am eager to try my hand at these again and hopefully maximize the length of this at home manicure. Once I run out, the leopard print strips will most likely be my next choice (or these polka dotted strips by O.P.I though they're a little bit more pricey).


















22 May 2011

Doubletake :: Muted Geometry


Muted Geometry //1/ Laura Carlin Bowl //2/ Wood Blocks by Serena Mitnik-Miller from General Store










21 May 2011

Doubletake :: Super Shiny


Super Shiny //1/ Tom Binns Small Safety Pin Earrings //2/ ZARA Home Paris Tray











19 May 2011

Say Yes


...to Yellow.
These sandals by ASOS are the perfect way to inject some yellow into your look if, like me, your complexion doesn't allow for it to get anywhere near your face.








18 May 2011

Week Five



WEEK FIVE ::

/1// Cupcakes & Cashmere
*Frequent outfit posts, tutorials, & recipes from Emily

/2// A Cup of Jo
*Follow Joanna's life with husband + baby in New York

/3// Could I Have That?
*Samantha's beauty inspiration, unique clothing finds, & inspiring outfits

08 May 2011

Pink + Orange


Doubletake // 1 / Feathers // 2 / Humlegarden Apartment









This One Goes Out To...


All the Mothers.
(Especially Mine!)

May your day be wonderfully filled with all of your favorite things. I would request breakfast in bed, a stack of magazines, a perfectly wrapped little present, and a long, hot bubble bath. Enjoy!










Images: 1 / Sigmar Polke Abstract // 2 / All About The Pretty

07 May 2011

Cobalt + Gold


Doubletake // 1 / Andy Lifschutz Naturally Crystalized // 2 / Halftones









06 May 2011

Summer I Do


//1/ Short-sleeve Ruffle Wrap Dress in Black, $125.00 //2/ Double-strand Charm Necklace, $45.00 //3/ Sardinia Wedge Espadrilles, $118.00

With wedding season upon us all, it can't hurt to have a couple options available in your closet ahead of time. I purchased this wrap dress from Banana Republic on sale a couple of weeks ago, so that I would have it on hand for a recent wedding we attended.

For the outdoor event, I paired it with these wedge espadrilles that I purchased from J.Crew prior to our honeymoon in November. They were perfect since we were on our feet for the majority of the night.

I failed to accessorize; somehow I walked out of the house without any jewelry on at all. If in your jewelry box, this double-strand charm necklace would be an effortless addition.

05 May 2011

Inspired

//1/ Bee from Atlantic-Pacific //2/ OPI All That Razzberry & Dutch Tulip //

When I went for a manicure & pedicure this weekend, I was drawn to these two colors. All That Razzberry for my digits & Dutch Tulip for my toes. Though they aren't dead ringers for the colors in Bee's striped shirt, they are similar enough that I must have been subconsciously inspired by her outfit.

Both polishes are great for the transition into hotter summer weather. I'm sure that I will pick them out at the salon again during future visits this season.


04 May 2011

Week Four


The Big Three // Week Four:

/1// Karla's Closet
*Styling inspiration & she sports the cutest, dark, short haircut

/2// Emmadime
*Design inspiration daily within simple, straightforward posts; there's a new Lovely Ladies feature that just started where Emma will share cute outfits as she spots them

/3// For Me, For You
*Been following Kate's blog for a while now and I love her Bits from My Weekend photographs the most









03 May 2011

Givenchy's Play for Her


Sampled: Givenchy's Play for Her
*1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray, $49.00 // 2.5oz Eau de Parfum Spray, $81.00

Notes: Amyris Wood, Bergamot, Musk, Sandalwood, Sweet Pea, & Tiare Flower // Style: Surprising & Bold

Add this perfume to your collection just in time for summer. It has a bold floral scent with woodsy undertones that will add a fresh take on your morning routine.







02 May 2011

Revisiting + Anticipating




Last week I revisted A.C. Newman's A Slow Wonder while I wait impatiently for the new My Morning Jacket Album, Circuital. For some reason I had it in my head that it would be released tomorrow morning, but isn't scheduled to drop until May 31st.

I've circled my favorite tracks from A.C.'s album if you're interested in checking it out for the first time & need a starting point from which to sample.



















01 May 2011

Black + Nude


Doubletake //1/ Gwen Stefani (*just purchased the new music issue of ELLE on which she graces the cover looking gorgeous as always) //2/ Alexander McQueen Black + Nude Heels