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Quick video update today!

June 16, 2010

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Hey guys, I made a quick video to let you all know what’s been going on at Bachman’s Sparrow lately! Check it out: Don’t forget to stop by my Etsy shop! Love you all! PS – how attractive is that video still?!

Grand opening of my Etsy shop!

June 15, 2010

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Hey everyone! Lately I’ve been busily working away, putting together some of my favorite DIY projects to finally sell online at Etsy. I apologize for not being as attentive as usually to all of you and your lovely blogs, but now with the grand opening of my store, I can breathe easier! I’m so excited [...]

Special interview with Wonderwool

June 14, 2010

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Hailing from Singapore, Wonderwool is the blog behind the lovely boutique featuring new and pre-owned treasures. Once again, it has been wonderful getting to know other fashion fiends around the world! Check out the interview below to learn more about the minds behind Wonderwool: *** MV: You know the drill! Tell us a bit about [...]

Following your passion

June 12, 2010

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With the school year ending and several of my friends entering into a new season, I wanted to talk a little bit about figuring out what you want to do in life, career wise. It really is a personal journey (emphasis on journey) to discovering that age old question, but I do want to stake [...]

Friday Fave: Get out that sunblock!

June 11, 2010

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In honor of me finally receiving my swimsuit in the mail (and hopes of getting a good helping of sun this weekend), I wanted to share with you guys some of my favorite sunblocks! I’m one of those people who verge on paranoia when it comes to protecting my skin (for example, I tend to [...]

A flash of color on a gloomy day

June 10, 2010

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California is back to overcast, gloomy weather, but luckily this time it’s only for a few days. Then we spike up to 90 degrees, and finally welcome in summer! To get me by the next few days, I’ve piled on the color. Yellow is such a happy color, and I absolutely love this hue H&M [...]

Special interview with…me?!

June 9, 2010

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Hey guys, the lovely Renee from the Thrifty Poet has posted an interview with me over at her blog. Check it out to learn a little bit more about me and my blog. She had some great questions that really got me thinking!

Water is the essence of moisture…

June 8, 2010

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I hate to admit it, but I’ve been dying to include a Zoolander quote in my blog for some time. It’s definitely one of my guiltiest pleasures, but what’s not to love about a movie that pokes fun at the fashion world in such an absolutely ridiculous way?? Anyways, beyond Zoolander, today I wanted to [...]

Special Interview with the Fashionista

June 7, 2010

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I’m excited for you all to meet today’s interviewee, the stylish Alexander from the Fashionista! Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Alexander has an amazing blog  that includes interviews with fashion superstars, eye candy, and up to date fashion news. Stop by his blog, but in the meantime, check out this interview: *** MV: Tell us a bit [...]

How to avoid heartbreak…this could take awhile

June 5, 2010

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I will not kid myself into thinking that one, I know all about love and how to “do it right,” and two, that I can possibly cover the subject of heartbreak in one post. But, it is definitely a topic that I want to start talking about over the lifetime of my blog (wow, imagine [...]

Friday Fave: No mo’ stains!

June 4, 2010

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Today’s Friday Fave is not the most glamorous of items, BUT it has been a serious lifesaver! If you have pets, kids, or clumsy friends, the Bissell SpotBot will be your new pal. We got Oliver when he was just 3 months old and not yet potty-trained. Needless to say, our carpet became his go-to [...]

Busy, busy, busy…

June 3, 2010

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Due to devoting much of my time to a big, upcoming project that I will announce to you all soon, I simply want to show you all the swimsuit I just purchased! Love the retro feel of it! What bathing suit are you rocking this summer? Do you prefer one-pieces, bikinis, tankinis? What suit are [...]

“Come in” she said “I’ll give you shelter from the storm”

June 2, 2010

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California has finally seen some sunshine and I’ve got Bob Dylan on my mind. When I put this outfit together I imagined kicking my heels up in some pretty field with flowers in my hair (I blame my hippie tendencies on my parents’ raising me on Fleetwood Mac and Simon and Garfunkel, lol). I’m really [...]

A quick and super easy DIY for all my fellow book lovers

June 1, 2010

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I don’t know about you guys, but after a weekend of parties and barbeque’s, I am WIPED! That’s why I absolutely love this week’s DIY project. It is incredibly easy, but has the cutest results! All you need are scraps of fabric or ribbon, leftover buttons, charms, or beads, and a needle and thread (or fabric [...]