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Special interview with…me?!

June 9, 2010

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 about yourself! [...]

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 you coveting? [...]

“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 [...]

Special Interview with The New Professional

May 31, 2010

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Woohoo, it’s Monday and time for another interview! Angeline at The New Professional has been a source of inspiration when it comes to looking good at the office. Located in Davis, CA, I’ve felt an instant bond with her (I spent the first two years of my undergraduate career there before transferring to UC Berkeley, [...]

For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks…

May 29, 2010

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Hello lovies! This week I’m finally venturing into new territory with my Advice Column. While I may not be the wisest person you will ever meet, I’ve definitely gone through and overcome enough unwise things in my life to offer up a few tips . Today’s topic is one that I’ve had to deal [...]

Friday fave: Angels on Bare Skin

May 28, 2010

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Growing up, the girls in my family would use St. Ives Apricot scrub, both the body and face formulas. It has so much nostalgia for me – using it whenever pesky dry skin would show up, avoiding it when I’d get sunburns, making sure all of the sandy walnut pieces were well washed away before [...]

Sunny beaches are fun; overcast beaches are romantic

May 27, 2010

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Yesterday I explored the Martinez Marina (only 5 minutes from my home) for the first time. I had no idea such a beautiful place was so close! Docked sailboats, fishermen, mossy trees…it was like I was in another state all-together! My friend and photographer Kanoa (check out his blog!) came along and shot some of the [...]

Create a braided necklace in today’s DIY!

May 26, 2010

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Lately I’ve been seeing quite a few braided fabric necklaces pop up in the fashion blogosphere. I fell in love with the way it almost blends into your outfit, making a basic top look like an intricate piece. I coveted one of my own, so I looked for leftover fabric from previous projects to create [...]

Her name was Lola…

May 25, 2010

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I’ve been on the lookout for new silk scarves to use as turbans lately with no luck. Maybe it’s just me being lazy, but after not finding any great ones on my latest thrifting adventures, I decided the most affordable route was to purchase a piece of cloth from my local fabric store and call [...]

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