Category Archives: STYLE

Hair inspo

January 24, 2012

Filed Under : BEAUTY - STYLE

I’ve been in a bit of a hair lull lately and I’m desperate to get a fresh, new cut.  The only problem is I have no idea what to do.  Keep growing it out or chop, chop, CHOP it?  The age old question, eh?  I decided to pull some inspo from Pinterest and am now leaning towards the Olivia Palermo ‘do (2nd photo) – just below the shoulders.  That would be a solid 4 inches chopped off for moi.

What do you guys think?  Which one should I choose?

[Images via 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 – several unknown originals thanks to tumblr]

A Quickie

January 12, 2012

Filed Under : EAT - INTERIORS - STYLE

I totally forgot to mention in my last post that this week will be a very light posting week for moi.  Emphasis on the very light.  It’s the busiest work week of the year for me, including one crazyyy weekend.  It’s all very fun and exciting, but I can’t wait to see you all again on Tuesday.  Shall we call it a date?

In the meantime, here are a few things that I would like more of in 2012:

  • More black on black outfits:  So chic and classy.  Yes, please.
  • More chickpeas: Hey, I really like chickpeas.  This year, I want to find more inventive recipes for them, like this cilantro lime chickpea salad.
  • More rugs: My apartment is all wood floors and could really use a colorful rug here and there.  We only have one rug right now but I’d like one in each room.

Happy weekending and see you soon!

[Images via: 1 / 2 / 3]

2012: Investing in Classics

January 5, 2012

Filed Under : STYLE

investing in classics

This year, I’m going to start investing in classic pieces for my wardrobe that will take me through any season or any year.  As an almost 25 year old, I find that my style has finally grown more mature so I have my eye out for simple, easy things that I can wear at anytime.  For examps, I just bought those sweet lil black loafers and they are pretty much my new favorite things everrrr.  I could literally wear them with anything on this planet, from a dressy dress to jeans and a tee.  Talk about a good investment (plus they were cheap-o).

Investing in classics – I’m telling you, it’s the thing to do in 2012.

trench / clutch / dress / hat / scarf / loafers / bra

Oh, hiiiiii 2012.

January 4, 2012

Filed Under : MY LIFE - STYLE

You guys!  I’ve missed you so much.  I only wanted to take a short break between Christmas and New Year’s, but then my blog almost died and that forced me to take an even longer break than expected.  I switched to a new server and in that time, we had some issues uploading all of my content to it’s new home.  There was a minute where Kyle said to me “Ok I hope everything is still there.”  But luckily that kid is pretty smart and figured it out.  So 2012 started with a slight heart attack for me.  But now it’s all good!

I hope you had a restful holiday season.  Mine was spent back home with my family and friends.  I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!!!  Lots of shopping, lots of relaxing, lots of melting in 85 degree weather.  I appreciate a good 85 degree day in July but not in December – it just gets awkward.  Besides the perpetual sweating, my time off was kind of amazing.  Here are just a few of the things I did over the the holidays:

Lots of activities including but not limited to: knitting, playing with my new tablet (!!!), and partaking in lots of burrito times…

Hanging out with these crazies as much as possible (gosh, I love them)…

Getting to see these cute people

And wearing lots of bold colors (unusual for me, let me tell you)…

*As for 2012 resolutions?  I’ll start with a few of these things happy people do.  Then, I want to work harder, never take anything for granted, spend even MORE time with all of my favorite people, and maybe actually possibly start writing a book (which was one of my goals for 2011…didn’t happen).  We shall see what 2012 will bring us, but here’s hoping it’s nothing but beautiful and amazing things.