Best Dressed

Naturally, just like almost everyone else in the fashion realm, I have studied the many dresses that were worn by various actresses and have narrowed down my best dressed list. I almost feel like this is high school, ya know, with superlatives and all. If you weren't picked you aren't cool enough. Just kidding of course, because were talking about celebrities and I'm pretty sure they could care less. Check it, lovelies.



Halle Berry looked absolutely gorgeous in this Marchesa gown. I love the bottom detail, beautiful.



The lace work on this lavender Elie Saab dress is stunning.



This was probably my favorite dress. The tangerine Versace dress is gorgeous on Jennifer Hudson, and the vibrant purple pumps she wore were amazing! And you see the bling? That's about 165 carats worth of Neil Lane diamonds! Oh, to be a celebrity.



All images from People

I believe Camila Alves was the most overlooked celebrity last night. I love this classic black Kaufmanfranco dress, and it has pockets!

Which were your favorites?

Rainy Day Guide

I didn’t realize this morning as I opened the door that I would experience monsoon like weather as I stepped outside. I was completely drenched before making it safely inside my car. Although sometimes rainy days can be my favorite, there is nothing fun about being cold and wet. I was soon over my unhappy cold and wet mood when I turned on the heat and saw a small break in the clouds, which displayed the bluest sky. On my long drive to work I started thinking of how I could have been better prepared to handle the weather this morning. So below is your rainy day guide. Have a ravishing weekend, lovies!



White Trench Coat



Theses Hunter Boots would look so wonderful against the white trench above.



I've always wanted a Clear Umbrella. I'm not sure why, but I think it would be fun to view the rain falling from underneath.



I love making rainy day playlists, but there is no need with this album handy. I recently discovered The Weepies, and even though they have many albums I believe this is my favorite. The catchy melodies will be stuck in your head all day, in a good way of course. Favorite tracks: Be My Honeypie & When You Go Away.

And last, but not least, you must have a warm beverage handy to keep you warm inside. Try this recipe by Paula Deen for a hot cranberry cider. YUM-O!

 

 

Lusting for Spring

E.E Cummings said it best, "The earth laughs in flowers", and I couldn't agree more. As spring creeps in so does color in unexpected places. I have decided that it never hurts to have key pieces in your wardrobe that are vibrant and draw immediate attention. I created a little collage of a few items that are perfect for Spring, and to go along with the title, these are definitely items I am lusting for.



Vince Camuto Coral Handbag, $220

Lilly Pulitzer Shauna Dress, $278

Tory Burch Rubber Necklace, $295

Jessica Simpson Tookie Sandal, $79

Hello Cat Eyes

Current love: well there are many, but I'm really digging cat eye sunnies. By the way, don't you just love using the word sunnies, instead of sunglasses or shades?! Me too. Ch-Ch-Check it out right meow (sorry I couldn't help myself).



1. Rayban

2. Forever 21

3. Topshop

4. Urban Outfitters

Five Happy Things

Today was 74 and breezy and I was in heaven. Beautiful weather means windows down and music up, which makes everyone smile. So since it has been a smiley kind of day, here are a few things that are making my smile!



My current nail polish, Essie Lilacism. This lavender-gray color makes me long for Spring.



My homemade trail mix which is made of dry roasted almonds, peanuts, dried cranberries, and pieces of dark chocolate.



My new nude pumps that I'm beyond obsessed with.



I'm not a huge fan of vanilla because it can be so overpowering, but this body wash mixed with blackberry scents is perfect.



My pearl headband that I can throw on to make any type of hair day a good one.

Bright Eyes

I just heard this song and I had to share. It's just so sweet; and the video is pretty cute too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFS69nA-1w

 

Sugah, Sugah

I recently discovered that I have an addiction to sugar and I'm not kidding. It's like I can't get enough of the stuff! So I have banned pretty much anything with an obscene amount of sugar in it, and I'm hoping to continue this trend for at least a couple weeks. Though this has been one of the most difficult tasks for me, I have noticed I'm not as sluggish and don't tire as easily mid-day; But that doesn't mean I don't long for a taste of chocolate every once in a while. Below are a few tasty treats that I would like to try in the near future, you know once my couple weeks of sugarless life are up.



Moravian cookies are delightfully thin and when they're dipped in chocolate it's ultimate bliss.



You can never go wrong with raspberry and chocolate for dessert.



I love Twix bars and I can't wait to try this homemade version.



My aunt makes a caramel cake that is to die for. Hers consists of several layers of cake in between a delicious caramel glaze. Although her recipe is a secret, I found this similar recipe I can't wait to try!

P.S. I'm sorry for the lack of posts this week... Life tends to sneak up on me.

Mint Candy Apple

So today's blog post is going to be a little bleh. Well because I am feeling a little bleh today. Last night, after work, I drove 2 hours to Asheville to attend a concert with friends. This was totally a last minute, spontaneous decision, but it was absolutely worth it. I didn't get home until 3a.m. and I have been fighting my eyelids all. day. long. BUT- I did get some wonderful compliments on my current nail polish. It reminds me of Spring & St. Patrick's Day, which both happen to be in birthday month(this will be explained at a later date.)! Check it, lovies.

And now I am off to get some much needed rest.

Thrifting Queen

Yes, that would be me, The Thrifting Queen. This past weekend was low-key and included some much needed thrift shopping and a Valentine's breakfast with my family. Thrift store shopping can be challenging, especially if you are on some sort of time schedule. Luckily for me my Saturday was wide open, and I thoroughly enjoyed the hours I spent digging through racks of clothes searching for the perfect gem. Above is one of the tops I snatched for an awesome price of $3.50, and with a few snips to remove the shoulder pads and the addition of a trendy necklace I have a beautiful blouse for work or for a dinner date with friends.

Simple Things

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I believe the simple things are the sweetest gifts in life; you know like playing in the rain, sweet notes, and honey and butter. I could name a thousand simple things that thrill me, but one in particular surfaced today... peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I usually go for creamy peanut butter and apple jelly, but a sandwich shop in New York has me reconsidering my usual. Peanut Butter & Co is known for making 10 delicious flavors of all natural peanut butter, including Mighty Maple and White Chocolate Wonderful, but it’s the sandwich shop that’s creating quite the buzz. With peanut butter based sandwich creations on the menu such as Fluffernutter, Pregnant Lady, The Elvis, and Cookie Dough Surprise, I've come to the conclusion I must make a trip to this delightful spot; but since the drive is quite lengthy I'll be making my own delicious versions at home in the mean time!

Sandwiches aren’t the only menu items, there are many peanut butter filled desserts and milk shakes. A fluffernutter milkshake with dark chocolate drizzled on top, yes please!

P.S. I am extremely sorry if you have some sort of peanut allergy and had read about all the peanut butter goodness.

Lemons & Tangerines

As I discussed here citrus hues are the go-to colors for spring, and I have slowly been looking for key pieces and accessories to add to my wardrobe. Just a few days ago Ginnifer Goodwin was spotted carrying one of these lovely handmade clutches by Mary Nichols, which of course I lusted over. With its cool pleated detail and detachable gold chain, how could you not want to carry this beauty with you on your next night out?! Although the price is a tad high for my budget I will undoubtedly be looking for a similar find at my regular discount stores!

Check It

Remember this post here and how I raved over the pumps the model was wearing?! Weeelll, I found these at Zara adorned with a fabric flower. LOVE. Now if they only came in electric blue... Hmm.

You Look Fabulous Dahling

Maybe you have, maybe you haven't, but whether or not you've eyed Zara before you must check out the 2011 Spring Collection. Polished neutrals are refined with pops of color and leopard prints throughout the clothing and accessories that will adorn lovely ladies everywhere in the upcoming months. I pulled a few of my favorite finds off their website, and with a reasonable price point these picks are definitely worth a second look.

Zara Red Leather Skirt $89.90

Open Work Cardigan $39.90

Dress With Flared Skirt $39.90

Animal Print Umbrella $25.90

Two-Toned Silk Top $39.90

Leopard Ankle Boot $139.00

Wedge Heel Boot $99.90

Sash Belt $19.90

Coloured Miniskirt $39.90

 

Rosie Posie

When listing my favorite beauty finds here and here, I sometimes forget to mention things I have been in love with for years. Smith's Rosebud Salve has been around since 1895 and is probably the cheapest beauty staple everyone should have in their make-up bag. This multi-purpose salve can be used for just about anything, including (are you ready for this?) dry lips, as a lip gloss, dry cuticles, fly aways along your hairline, smoothing eye brow hairs, an eye-shadow base, burns, dryness around blemishes, dry skin on elbows, knees and ankle, and a highlighter for the face and shoulders to achieve that perfect dewy look. Whew! I mean really, do you need anything else?! Well maybe you do, but this stuff is A-mazing and with a price point of $6 it won't clean your pockets!

The Best Thing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3xTjvj9tw

Rainy days usually send many people into a lazy, sad mood which requires lots of sleep. I, on the other hand, l-o-v-e rainy days. Especially in the summer when I can actually enjoy the rain. Today was a rainy day, all day long, and I loved every bit of it. Ray LaMontagne is one of my go-to artists on days like today, and this song always put a smile on my face; in fact, it could probably go on the list of one of my all time favorite songs!

Forever Brown

I showed you my new blonde hair in this post here, but after just a few weeks I'm already ready to go back to the dark side. Well, not too dark, just ready for the light color to disappear. Although I have been a brunette all my life, I find it hard to find the perfect shade for my skin. Below are a few photos I'll be taking to my next visit to the salon.



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Dreamer

A couple things I'm looking forward too...



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Sickness. Ewwie.

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Sorry to all 3 followers I have for not providing a significant blog post today. I believe I have the flu, which if you have ever had the flu, is not a fun time. So I am stuck on the couch trying to down some soup (which isn't going very well) and get some rest (which isn't going very well either because of this achey crap). I am truly sorry, and I sincerely hope you don't get this crap. Boo.

 

Sugar Heart Sandwich Cookies

Want to know the real reason Valentine's Day is so popular?! The sweet treats, duh! While browsing for a cute Heart Day recipe I found these Sugar Heart Cookies, and I promise they are beyond delightful. With two sugar cookies sandwiching pomegranate cream cheese filling this dessert is just enough sweet for a snack or an after dinner treat. I hope you enjoy, lovies!