spring break wear

Man, I would give anything to be on a beach right now..........

how many swipes?

While browsing Birchbox this morning, I was immediately intrigued by THIS article. I mean... anyone who knows me knows I love my lipstick! People always say "Aw, just like your mom...", so maybe thats it? But really, I just love lipstick...

Anyway, back to the article, I never really thought about how many swipes are actually in a tube of lipstick. Luckily, there's the Birchbox team to help us answer that...

My guess was way off with an outrageous 600. According to them, it's actually 293, lasting about 3 months if you apply three times a day per day. Luckily, I switch off between colors so often that a tube lasts me well over a year. 

What would you have guessed?

happy birthday, aries!

Well, I'm a few days late on my happy birthday Aries post! You'd think being an Aries myself that I would have been all over this but I just couldn't seem to get inspired. I started a new job two weeks ago and have been busy cramming my brain with new facts and names.  Anyway, a very happy birthday to all my fellow Aries! 

intimates | boots | ring | bag | lipstick

weekly roundup 10/52

Is this not the greatest thing ever? Clearly Elsie over at A Beautiful Mess has the best house, ever. 

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Obsessing over this jacket worn by Jessie Artigue from Style and Pepper

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Well, it's finally here:  The Hangover 3 Trailer

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Chelsea Handler's statement about TSwift is probably very, very true. 

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spring 2013 trend report: global prints

If you're go-to style is boho, why not spice things up with some global patterns? Don't be intimated by their loud prints and colors. It is very do-able! Just throw on that jacket with a pair of boyfriend jeans and a white tee and you will be the ultimate trend-setter. 

number one | number two | number three | number four | number five | number six | number seven

his style

After posting a recent wanted, lately post, a friend of mine asked if I could make a similar one for men. So, here is my first attempt. Fellow guy friends, where are some of your favorite places to shop? I need some fresh sites to check out for round two of his style. 

one | two | three | four | five | six 

the perfect playlist for winding down

Want to listen to this playlist? Simply click here.

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wanted, lately

Just another roundup of some things I've been lusting over lately. 

 simply click here to shop these items

sunnies | dress | bikini | clutch | polish | heels

snow day

Another Tuesday, another snow day. Luckily I was able to spend the day indoors and curled up with some blankets. Here are a couple shots from my morning.

a favorite childhood past time: playing in the mound of snow in the middle of the cul-de-sac

Boyd is barely out the door and already has some snowflakes on his cute little head

"DON'T MAKE ME MOMMA!"

Behind The Lens: Over Winter

Just another cold winter day here in Minnesota. It's March and spring still seems so far away. 

You guys....

BEST NEWS EVER. I am officially an owner of a Macbook Pro. Do you realize I've been waiting for this day for almost three years now? Ahhhhhh..... prepare for endless blog posts. 

Happy Birthday, Pisces!

Happy Birthday to all my Pisces out there! Three of my greatest friends are Pisces (one of which is celebrating a birthday TODAY) so I'm pretty excited about this post and new blog feature!

Here is your birthday month in review according to Astrology:

What partnership doesn’t have bumps? No partnership, that’s the answer. So if a few bumps come up on the 1st and 2nd, relax. Don’t tense up. Don’t get panicked. Go to yoga. Breathe deeply. Approach the bump. Examine what happened. Consider why. Consider how it could come up again. Get a professional opinion, if you want. Someone really helps you out on the 7th and 8th. Let them know how much you appreciate it. You’re in for some pretty transformative times on the wonderful 11th and 12th. Get ready for some pretty intense insights! Ah, romance! You love it, and you’ll have plenty of it, on the 16th and 17th. Yay! Even more romance makes you even more happy on the 21st and 22nd. Be sure to revel in the wonderfulness. Relationships are critical to everyone’s happiness. So be sure to give the ones in your life all the attention they need on the 25th, 26th and 27th. A few more bumps give you a chance to finesse your approach to issues, no matter what the relationship, on the 28th. Make the most of this opportunity!

wanted lately

Just a few things I've been lusting over lately....

Sweater | Polish | Pumps | Satchel | Clutch | Earrings | Scarf | Bracelet | Sunnies |  

trend report spring 2013: match your pedi

Anyone else spend WAY too much time deciding what color to paint your nails? Anyone, anyone? I might be alone in this but I decided to make my life a lot easier: just match my toes to my wedges!

All of the above polishes are by Essie, one of my favorite polish brands. 

Aruba Blue is paired with Juicy wedges

Nothing Else Metals is paired with  Charlotte Russe wedges

Peach Daiquiri is paired with Alice + Olivia wedges

Fear of Desire is paired with Dolce Vita Tremor wedges

Bahama Mama is paired with Chloe wedges

shameless

I'm not even a little bit embarrassed to admit that I love TSwift's song I Knew You Were Trouble. But, I do feel a lot better about listening to it when it's someone else covering it. One of my favorite covers of this song is by Walk Off The Earth. Seriously, check out some of their other videos. They are crazy talented. 

spring 2013 trend report: black and white

 Black and white is HUGE this year. This spring is all about bringing back the basics in your wardrobe whether its your jeans, nude nails, or having natural makeup. Being a simple girl, I am so happy about this. The best part about this trend is that I can still play up an outfit whenever I'm feeling spunky: the pop of a bright lip, standout shoes, chunky and colorful jewelry. 

Crop top | Beaded Collar Blouse | Clutch | Skirt | Time Piece

weekly roundup 7/52

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Well, another Valentine's Day has come and gone. Did you guys do anything fun or exciting? It's really just another day for me. Alvi and I celebrate our anniversary on the 16th so we usually kill two birds with stone and do both on one day. This year we booked a hotel room in downtown Minneapolis and we are planning a little in-town getaway. Should be faaaaaantastic.

Nothing too exciting happened this week but here is my weekly roundup:

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I'm still obsessing over Justin Timberlake's grammy performance. HE'S BAAAACK, LADIES!

Oh, and here's the official video for his song Suit & Tie

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Why do paintings have to be so damn expensive? Loving this one, lately.

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How pretty is this hair tutorial?

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I have a major blog crush on Andie over at Deer Andie.

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It is all about metallics this year. Easiest way to add it your outfit? These J Crew heels.

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Let me introduce you to your newest beauty secret weapon.

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THIS PURSE CHARGES YOUR PHONE. Like, put it inside and it wirelessly charges. Smartest idea ever?

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Shop Kate Spade's new line Saturday before it's official launch in March over at Fab. HURRY, it's only for a week!
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DVF lip clutch DIY by Sprinkles in Spring

When I first saw Diane Von Furstenberg's Carolina Lips Clutch Bag, I just about died. And then I saw that it was $345.00. I mean, seriously, how can anyone justify spending that much money on a bag, no matter how fabulous it is? I'll blame this way of thinking on me being a practical, penny-pinching, Minnesotan. Either way, I was still sad that those gold lips wouldn't find their way into my life..... UNTIL I came across this DIY project by Sprinkles in Spring. It's like it was meant to be, right? Looks like I'll be molding some lips in my near future! (Not really a sentence I ever imagined I'd say before)

perfect for valentine's day!

spring 2013 trend report: boxy cross body bags

Well ladies, time to start prepping your closets for spring! You have no idea how excited I am to throw out my salty boots and oversized knits. It's time for some color and shoes that show off my cute pedicures. Ah, warm weather, I miss you so. 

There are a lot of new and reoccurring trends popping up this spring. Over the next few weeks I'll be show casing some of them for you guys. Today is all about boxy cross body bags. They are everywhere lately! Don't let their casual feel fool you. You can still wear one of these bags for a night out - think white blouse, black cigarette pants, pumps, and anstudded crossbody. Just throw on some lipstick and you'll be all set for the night!

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tory burch | madewell | modcloth | topshop

date hair

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Joanna from A Cup Of Jo posted this amazing tutorial. Is this not perfect date hair? So adorable.