Loving these stackable rings by Silva/Bradshaw. There are all sorts of colors and they are very affordable. More stackable rings here and here.
See more from Silva/Bradshaw here.
Tag: must-have
Leather Lust
I am one of Summer’s biggest fans. But as much as I love it, I must admit the unseasonably oppressive heat in Arkansas for the last month has me jonesing for cool, crisp fall weather. I’m looking forward to football games, boots and keeping the windows down; I’m looking forward to wearing whatever I want and topping it with a thin, comfortable jacket. Preferably leather. A leather jacket can transform ANY outfit. I’m a dress-girl. I would wear a dress over pants or a skirt any day. They’re just more comfortable! Your cutest summer dress + chic leather jacket = perfection.
Image Credits: one – Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere, two – Stockholm Street Style, three – Studded Hearts, four – Jak & Jill, five – Stockholm Street Style, six – Cupcakes and Cashmere’s leather jacket picks
Headdress
Screening Process
In my new bungalow, I’m planning to use the second bedroom as a “dressing room” as posted here. For some reason, all of the closets are doorless, so I’d like to set up a screen to close off the closet and provide a little changing area. I’m envisioning Rachel McAdams in Sherlock Holmes (here is the scene). Of course, lovely mirrored screens, like those found on 1stdibs are a bit out of price range. So, I might have to settle for something less dramatic. I’ve found a few lovelies on overstock. Thoughts? The room is sortof black and red, I haven’t decided whether or not to paint but the screen would be on the black side.
1-3 & 6 are 1stdibs but the rest are overstock! I’m leaning towards the faux croc screens (4 & 12).
Screens: one, two, three, four, five, six (I die), seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen
Best of the best
I have to brag. I’m feeling like a proud mother hen today. Two of my best gal-pals are taking the bar tomorrow. One of my friends just got the job she’s been holding out for for six months, another friend finally found work in the industry she wants to be in. One of our other friends works weekends just to do what she loves. They are all beautiful and talented and have sweet, loving hearts. It’s such a blissful thing to see the people you love succeed.
Silver Lining
I don’t often blog about my work, although it does find its way in. But, the beauty “expert” that I’d like to be compels me to brag on Cover Girl‘s latest and greatest. The new CG LiquilineBlast Eyeliner is the best I have EVER TRIED. It goes on like liquid but can be sharpened with a pencil sharpener. I’m obsessed with it and own it in every shade (there are 6) plus I am NOT being paid to write this!
Reasons why:
I love brown liner but it never stays on my lids! This does! Look for Brown Blaze (Shade 420)
I love any beauty product that out-performs the price I pay for it. At WalMart, it’s under $8!
It’s waterproof and all the colors are very bold.
Wanted: Bar Cart
Maybe it’s moving, maybe it’s Mad Men or maybe it’s just me but I really want a bar cart. I recently found the amazing site 1stDibs, as mentioned here. I don’t yet know how it works, exactly. I think you have to become a member to purchase anything, but it might be a worthwhile endeavor as they have a wealth of really cool furnishings and almost anything else you could possibly want.
Back to bar carts, I think you could find something at a local thrift shop and fix it up. 1stDibs has so much in the form of bar carts that it’s nearly impossible to choose a favorite.
Bar Carts all from 1stDibs
Feathering Your Nest
I’m in the process of finding a new home. I’ve been living with a wonderful friend for THREE years now. It doesn’t seem like that long, but it has been. I feel it’s time to feather my own nest. While the process of finding an attractive rental for me & wiggles & birdie is proving to be strenuous, I cannot wait to gussy up my new place.
I’m completely inspired by the following sites for house and home decor: Canvas, Horne , 1stDibs, CBell, Graham and Green, Ruby Plaza, The Well Appointed House , Wisteria & Anthropologie
Below are some of my favorite finds.
Crystal Chair, Tufted Chair, Flowers/Vase, Bedroom Chair, Four Post Bed/Crystal Chandelier, Metal Dining Table, Drop Pendant, Patio Chair, Stacks, Antique Blue Side Tables, French Writing Desk, Art Deco Bar Cart, Moroccan Leather Pouffe, Portabello Cabinet, Crystal Table Lamp, 50s Style Chest of Drawers, Lucite Etagere, Clover Mirrored Tray, Lucite Side Table, Mantadia Rug, Ruffle Shower Curtain, Crowned Crane Bedding
Independence Day (Dress)
Stereo-typical, I know. But I couldn’t resist! RED, WHITE or BLUE for your holiday!
RED
(1) Anthro Compeer Dress $248 (2) ModCloth Paint the Town Red Dress $64 (3) ModCloth Strawberry Shortcake Dress $49 (4) Topshop Plain Bubble Sleeve Dress $80 (5) ModCloth Free Flying Dress $62 (6) ModCloth Electric Coral Dress $54
WHITE
(1) Forever 21 Shoulder Dress $27 (2) ModCloth Lace Dress $89 (3) ModCloth Sugar & Cream Dress $79 (4) ModCloth A Study in Contrasts Dress $89 (5) ModCloth Blush and Bashfull Dress $99 (6) ModCloth Who’s that Girl Dress $84
BLUE
(1) Modcloth Dream Dress $84 (2) Forever21 Strapless Dress$24 (3) Anthro First Dance Dress $168 (4) ModCloth In the Blue Light Dress $79 (5) ModCloth Aegean Sea Dress $71 (6) ModCloth Sweetheart to Sweetheart Dress $57
Otherwise Festive & Fun
(1) ModCloth No Occasion Needed Dress $107 (2) Anthro High Seas Dress $138 (3) ModCloth Into the Wildflowers Dress $49 (4) ModCloth You Must Zip It Dress $74 (5) ModCloth Community Organizer Dress $47 (6) ModCloth Rosie the Riveting Dress $69
Have a fabulous fourth!
*If you couldn’t tell, I’m completely obsessed with ModCloth! They have the CUTEST things for extremely reasonable prices. Thank you bestie Lauren Ortego for introducing me*
Scalloped Shorts
Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere posted about these scalloped shorts and I am trying to talk myself out of buying them. They can be purchased online at Queen’s wardrobe.
Umm, can I say “right up my alley”?
The Window Shopper 