Looking for a delicious new way to waste (*ahem* spend) time? Download my new favorite iPhone app, Instagram! Instagram is not only incredibly easy to use, it allows you to add different colored filters to your photos, making them look all artsy fartsy and fabulous! Here are a few “Instagramed” pics I’ve snapped recently…
View from the top of The W Hotel in DC
Bouquets of Roses at Whole Foods
The sunshine on my curly hair in the morning.
If you have an iPhone, get this app. It’s so fun!
Italian heiress, controversial supermodel, muse to numerous American rock legends, First Lady of France, global women’s rights activist, acclaimed singer and songwriter, and soon to be mom, it’s safe to say Carla Bruni has worn her fair share of (very cute!) hats over the years. I first became enamored with Carla after hearing her hit song, Quelqu’un m’a dit in the soundtrack of the movie, 500 Days of Summer, and have been a huge fan or her music–and wardrobe–ever since! Affectionately known as a modern day French Jackie-O, she possesses a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ when it comes to personal style. Check out a few of my favorite looks (and why the work so well!) below.
By adding a funky patterned shawl to a simple evening gown and an interesting neckline or splash of Fuchsia to an otherwise basic coat, Carla puts a fresh spin on classic pieces.
This oh so polished ensemble exemplifies what I like to call “classy sexy”. While her form fitting suit flatters every curve, the longer hemline, ballet flats and conservative tote ensure she looks polished and work appropriate.
By balancing out a loose flowing blouse with more tailored jeans, well chosen classic accessories and an elegant upswept bun, Carla appears casual with out looking messy.
From coats to cocktail attire, chic tailored suits to flowing blouses and jeans, Carla Bruni exudes style by blending classic feminine pieces with unexpected twists. Can’t wait to see what the First Lady fashionista wears next!
Just came across the following inspirational quote on one of my favorite blogs, Re-Psych, and felt compelled to share:
“Don’t be daunted. Just do your job. Continue to show up for your piece of it, whatever that might be. If your job is to dance, do your dance. If the divine, cockeyed genius assigned to your case decides to let some sort of wonderment be glimpsed, for just one moment through your efforts, then ‘Ole!’ And if not, do your dance anyhow. And ‘Ole!’ to you, nonetheless. I believe this and I feel that we must teach it. ‘Ole!’ to you, nonetheless, just for having the sheer human love and stubbornness to keep showing up.”
~ Elizabeth Gilbert
What a great pre-week reminder to continue to strive to do our best in whatever we undertake, regardless of external recognition we may or may not be receiving at the present moment. ‘Ole!” to each and every one of you for giving life your best shot! Have a wonderful week 🙂
I’ve gotten some much needed R & R this week while vacationing on beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard with my boyfriend and family. Not yet home but have been missing blogging so much that I’ve decided to post a few pics while I’m still here 🙂
Beautiful view from the ferry boat en route to the Vineyard
The cliffs at Aquinnah beach
MV foot-ware: Boat shoes and leather sandals of course!
Absolutely delicious “Thanksgiving” sandwich from The Waterside Market in Vineyard Haven
Rainy Day Boutique…one of my favorite shops on the island, always full of unexpected treasures!
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
xoxo
“Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.’”
– Lisa St. Aubin de Teran
“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live, it is my privileged to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”
-George Bernard Shaw
Just came across this powerful quote and feel it is so pertinent to my current slightly agitated mood. So today I am going to strive to be a force of nature instead of “a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances.” Wish me luck 🙂
xoxo
Skirt: Victoria’s Secret, Top: Priorities, Watch: Rolex, Sunglasses RayBan, Bangles: Lulu
“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both.”
-L.P. Jacks