Category Archives: Fashion

wish list: here we go, Turkey.

29 August 2012

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turkey-edition

I have discovered a problem I didn’t know I had. Going on vacation makes me want to shop more. I have visions of great outfits, amazing jewelry, and the bags…oh the bags. It can probably be blamed on the fact that I have started to think of life in photographic snapshots so the vision of a flowy skirt blowing in the breeze while on a cliff overlooking the sea while wearing super cool jewelry and holding an awesome bag, I mean that can totally happen, right? With Turkey quickly approaching, I thought I would share what has tempted me most recently, i.e. my vacation wish list. However, I will say that what is actually going into my bag will be a lot what I currently own and love quite a bit.  From my amazing lightweight colorblock scarf from scarf shop, perfect for darting in and out of locations that require head-coverings, a few pairs of well loved (and broken in) sandals care of Aldo, Rainbow & Madewell, a plethora of skirts below my knee, and of course my camera and a lot of camera cards to go with it.

1. camera case 2. random dye scarf 3. stack ring 4. gem ring 5. sandals 6. tote 7. guides

camera strap search

29 May 2012

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bloom theory straps

The week before last my camera was stolen, or as a co-worker put it, a piece of my soul was taken. So while renter’s insurance is great and dandy (and is cutting me a check for my camera) there are just some things it can’t replace. One of those this is the strap I got at Feet First + Blogshop.

The previous strap was made by Natalie, a friend of Bri from designlovefest, it was the cute pop of color to my not so colorful Canon. Now I guess it’s time to find a new pop of color for my camera and just savor my LA memories the old fashioned way, via photograph.

So I guess it’s time to start the hunt for something new, through this strap from Bloom Theory may be the winner. And by may, I mean it is.

meet: 31 Bits

17 April 2012

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Do you know 31 Bits?


   

I always love finding out about new shops, etsy vendors, and pretty much any place I can encourage people to spend their money. I especially love shops that give back in some shape or form. So meet 31 Bits (per their website).

Kallie Dovel, traveled to Uganda in the summer of 2007, getting a first- hand look at life in Northern Uganda. While she was there, she met women making paper beads but who lacked a plan to market and sell them. After spending time in their homes and hearing their stories, Kallie knew there had to be a way to give opportunities to her new friends. She brought a box of jewelry back to the U.S., and spent the next year finishing her degree and dreaming up the concept of a development organization. She brought a few friends on board and her ideas quickly evolved into 31 Bits. The girls traveled back to Uganda in August 2008, and selected six women to begin buying jewelry from on a monthly basis. Since then, we have grown to 99 women; each with a unique story of suffering that has been overcome with joy and liberation. 

Pretty jewelry, unique, good cause. I don’t think it gets much better than that.

Find 31 Bits online at 31bits.com

etsy find: ouma

2 April 2012

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When I see little girls running around I often find myself jealous of a number of things, the singing, the dancing, and mostly the princess/ballerina skirts. Twelve years of classical ballet training and my love of tulle skirts is still living within me. So when I found Ouma by Monique Martinez-Sandoval I may have squealed in delight. I also contemplated where I can wear one to.

I think I need a summer wedding to attend, yep, I think that could do it…or just move to a trendier city that wouldn’t judge the adult in tulle.

Find Ouma online at: www.etsy.com/shop/ouma

welcome back, me!

1 April 2012

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Apparently I took 10 days off from the creative world. I am not sure how it happened, I can’t promise that it won’t happen again, but I can say I will try very hard to make sure it doesn’t. I mean, what is life without a daily creative inspiration.

Currently, I am on a mission to make my wardrobe a little more hip and a little less cardigan-filled. (You know there is a problem when your closet has more cardigans than shirts. I’m a little ashamed). I am attending the LA Feet First Session and I’m a little concerned that my clothing choices aren’t going to mesh with the ultra awesome group of people who will be there.

But I’ve realized that I am lacking knowledge of where to look. And when I say I’m looking for something a little more trendy, I mean up-to-date, modern and amazing like the photo above. Not skinny jeans, I can’t rock those. I have started on browsing Piperlime and Modcloth for options, but does anyone have any good recommendations?

Please.

etsy find: brooke arin

12 March 2012

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I love great etsy finds. I especially love the effort it takes me to not buy everything that I discover (I would be a poor broke girl if I did that). Currently, it is taking all of my willpower to not order the California Pendant necklace from Brooke Arin. Translation: “I am trying to decide when I can buy the awesome California Pendant, ooooo, look, rings.” Yes, I may have a tiny problem, but in keeping with the blog theme…they could make great bridesmaid gifts.

Do you have any great Etsy finds that you are just dying to share? Just leave a comment below.

hotness.

23 November 2009

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Let me take a brief moment and describe the hotness that is me at the immediate moment.

Dance tonight: black leggings to the knee, lavender shorts (that may be kinda short), a black tank top, a navy blue college sweatshirt, and a pair of brown birkenstocks.

Like the hotness was overwhelming, so overwhelming that is may transform me into someone people want to date. Okay, I take that back, I’m not looking for a miracle in my hot new outfit.

random quiz

21 April 2009

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So I love random quizzes, and with that said everyone and their best-friend and their best-friend’s mom have been doing the quizzes on facebook (quizzes and the 5 things posts). It’s clogging up my newsfeed, I mean, I’m sorry to say, I can care less about the how white your are, what 5 types or dogs you wished you owned, or what state your personality says you should live in. Really, I think your current location is all I need.

However, I caved today (but not on facebook, so ha). In an effort to have a mindless at work moment I took the quiz on which fashion designer are you/reflects you. And world, I have two words for you:

Christian. Dior.

Apparently I’m very sophisticated and sexy. This is about the high point of my day. I mean, for an all-round designer…Dior was totally the best on the list (even above Chanel, gasp). I mean it could only get better if he was paired with Christian Louboutin. To bad I can’t afford it, but a girl can dream. Oh yes she can.