Overwhelmed!

This weekend, as wonderful as it was, was not enough to fully energize me for this week of work, changes, responsibilities.

Today, I’m listening to NPR’s best songs of 2010 thus far…

photo of The National by Keith Klenowski

daydreaming about a “real” vacation, maybe to here?

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and lusting after these beautiful white dresses found here

Images: here, here, here , here and all the rest here

LBD Inspiration

Images: 1. captivate me 2. {this is glamorous} 3. captivate me

DIY

Texture Message DressIn the Shade DressEasy Elegance DressCute Little Heartbreaker DressCross Your Sweetheart Dress - Additional SizesFive Course Fashion Dress

1- Texture Message Dress 2- In the Shade Dress 3- Easy Elegance Dress 4- Cute Little Heartbreaker Dress 5- Cross Your Sweetheart Dress 6- Five Course Fashion Dress

Sorry I’m so obsessed with ModCloth. My favorite pick below. I <3 the back!

Cowl On Me DressCowl On Me Dress

Cowl on Me Dress….umm $41. Must. Buy. Now.

Pretty Ponies

Isn’t Natalia breath-taking? I hope you’re rocking the pretty pony during these sweltering summer days.

Natalia Vodianova, Christy Turlington, Karen Elson for Louis Vuitton via Smile

Getaway Glamour

I was immediately enchanted by this tiny cottage. Who wouldn’t be?  Sandra Foster turned a Catskills hunting cabin into the romantic Victorian cottage she had always wanted, using vintage columns, flooring and wavy glass windows, and doing the carpentry herself.

© Trevor Tondro for The New York Times
via {this is glamourous}

For more photos go here.

Model Crush: Isabeli Fontana

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There really are no words. She’s stunning. She’s exotic. She’s even a mom.

Images via Fashion Gone Rogue

A few lovely things

I have been inundated with new and intriguing things all day today! I am so excited to share…

A yummy new sushi place in Fayetteville: Meiji. Their spicy crab salad ($5) changed my life today! They use only fresh ingredients – mostly local – and are very reasonable!

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Adorable pieces from Maude Shoppe, most under $100!

A very cute new blog: Harper and Harley

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A really exciting workout recommendation. The Brazilian Butt Lift. It’s by the same people as P90x. Apparently the models use it to get in shape before runway shows. Is this worth trying?

Carolyn B.Karen S.

Two SUPER cute guides to NOLA. I love them because they are recommending places that are actually great. I know because I’ve been to them! The Perty South and The Comeback Kid. Seriously, who doesn’t love New Orleans?

All photos via listed websites.

Blazing Black

Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPicalasdair mclellan Go Figure | Lara Stone by Alasdair McLellanlaraphoto Photo of the Day | The Mondays

A little inspiration because I wear black in the summer.

The Glossy, Stardust and Sequins, French Frosting, Le Fashion, Studded Hearts, Fashion Gone Rogue

Wear This: Open/Low Back Wedding Dress II

It’s wedding season! We have at least five weddings to attend this summer!  As I mentioned here, my favorite dress trend is the open/low back gown. It’s so fresh. I’ve found a few more that I love and wanted to share.

Jim Hjelm Gown

Another Jim Hjelm Gown

Lazaro Bridal Gowns, Wedding Dresses Style LZ3052 by JLM Couture, Inc.

Lazaro Gown

Style Crush: Natalia Vodianova

Natalia Vodianova & Ewan McGregor by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US July 2010

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Natalia is oh-so-lovely. Hope you enjoy. From Fashion Gone Rogue.