Remember when...

I told you I was looking for a pair of every day studs? I found them:

Aren't they great? I feel like they will go with everything. I found them at DearGolden (one of my very favorite etsy shops. You need to check it out if you're not familiar with it / like vintage wear). 

(I also snuck these into my cart.)

And,

Remember when I told you I was thinking about trying bangs or ombre hair color? Well:

Not the best lighting but you get the idea.  The ombre is pretty subtle--but I like that it looks natural.  And the bangs...well, they will take some getting used to but are fun! The last time I had bangs I was a major tomboy.

I am glad for a change.

Cute studs...

coming out my ears. And I am on the market for an everyday pair....

      

    

  

        

       

I will take one of each. 

Okay, maybe just one pair (there is quite a range in prices and that always helps make my decision :))

If price weren't a factor, which would you choose? 

What is a good way to get rid of roots?

Grow them out!

I am loving all of these "ombre" colors for fall. Roots have never looked so good.

Something tells me growing mine out might not look as graceful as those pictures.  

Maybe I'll have to cut bangs to distract.  

I know, I know--curly hair and bangs don't always mix well. Wiser and more normal ideas have entered my mind but I am not looking for wiser and normal right now.  I need a change!

Should I go ombre....or bangs...or both? :)

Rainy Day Hues

This outfit is just the right amount of cozy and cute for this rainy friday in Chicago. 

What to wear?

After a few cool days earlier in the week, this Friday was HOT. I wanted to wear something easy in the heat yet cute and weekend worthy. Most of the day I would adventuring be with the boys but in the afternoon I had two meetings with clients. I looked in my closet and didn't feel like

wearing what I had (and not for a lack of options). 

What to wear? What to wear?

So, I went online and picked out this virtual outfit for the day. It felt perfect.

 TODAY.

Soft and easy.

Bright and fun.

Cute but works as a diaper bag, which is just where I am at in life :)

look comfortable and are a steal

Then back to reality. I actually had to choose things from my real closet. Not all was lost though--I had a little more inspiration and creativity during my second attempt at getting dressed 

and found something that worked out great. 

Do you ever create virtual outfits?

PS there are a few good deals above. check them out :)

how do you sparkle?

My Favorites:


bobbi brown night cream, bobbi brown corrector and concealor, bobbi brown concealer brush, shisheido eyelash curler, bobbi brown creamy eye shadow in goldstone, bobby brown cream shadow brush, rimmel eye liner in sable, loreal mascara in black, revalon blush in berry flirtatious, physician's formula multi-colored bronzer, precriptives brush

inside Kate Spade's home

you find color well used.

I found these lovely pictures a The Selby. You should check out his work; he captures sneak peaks into the homes/lives of some interesting people and beautiful spaces.

I do.

Anthropologie's new wedding line, BHLDN, is gorgeous....it's got me thinking about renewing my vows. Not really. But I can't help but look at those dresses and dream up occasions to wear them to. Some of my favorites:

Bush Family Winterizing

We'll be ready this winter:

Warby Parker

I am looking for new glasses and came across the Warby Parker brand (thanks Kate!). They have the same give-away-deal as Toms shoes; for every pair bought they give away one pair to someone who needs them. One of the best parts of the site is the "virtual try on." Levi liked the Finn style and I liked the Roosevelt.

Can I borrow your shirt?

I like this affordable seaman print down to his shirt. He looks like a younger healthier verison of Picasso's Old guitarist.

And look, I found this cute and affordable version of his stripes:


The shirt is even called "heart of the sea striped top." Perfect.