Girly and Whimsical
Bloggers Do It Better: My Take on the Neon and Neutral Trend!
This week I’m super excited to partake in PrettyShinySparkly’s Bloggers Do It Better challenge: Mixing neon and neutral shades to create one fabulous summer ensemble!
I selected a splashy H&M tunic, a nude H&M tote (no longer in stores), killer flesh-toned Enigma heels, a lime vintage bangle, and Color Club in Electric Coral nail polish for my toes. My tousled summer mane is the happy result of swimming in chlorinated water, sleeping, and oodles of impromptu hair flipping, otherwise known as the “swim, sleep, flip” I hear it’s all the rage right now 😉 Oh, and yes, I’m watering the garden in stilettos. Don’t judge.
Joyously Drunkenly Serenely Divinely…
Photo: Timothy Keen
“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.”
~Henry Miller
Style Icon: Alice Cullen of the Twilight Saga
Photos: Google
Last week, as I waited with bated breath for the release of the Breaking Dawn trailer (which was awesome!), I decided today’s style icon post would feature Twilight’s resident clairvoyant fashionista, Alice Cullen. Played by the stunning Ashley Greene, Alice’s oh-so-girly ensembles, eye for details, and flair for the dramatic, easily make her the foxiest gal in Forks! With a flick of her pixi crop, she seamlessly mixes full length gloves and head scarves with bold colors, unusual necklines, and plenty of feminine touches (like ribbon headbands, delicate pendent necklaces and over-sized shades). It’s safe to say I would die to raid her accessories closet (as long as she turned me into a vampire afterward, of course!). Absolutely can’t wait to drool over her outfits in Breaking Dawn this November!
Mindset after a week spent in corporate America…
Tan Lines, Reflexology and The Breaking Dawn Trailer (aka my weekly love list)
A roundup of things that made me happy this week…
* Lounging by the pool all weekend. I officially have tan lines!
* Exploring Columbia Heights on Saturday. Such a diverse and lively area of DC!
* Ordering creatively named menu items at restaurants. Today I ate a “Boom Boom Shrimp” for lunch and the name alone put a smile on my face.
* Receiving adorable paper party invitations in the mail. I’ve begun saving them to post on my bulletin board for inspiration.
* Reading These tips for remembering people’s names posted by The Classy Career Girl. So useful!
* Getting inspired by Pretty Young Professional’s 5 Ways to Pursue an Unconventional Career.
* Brunching (verb?) on the lovely back patio of Puro Cafe in Georgetown on Sunday. Fantastic company, delicious food, and perfect ambiance made for a lovely experience.
* Eating free cake at work 🙂
* Stumbling upon this extremely inspirational quote:
“Your journey has molded you for the greater good. It was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think you’ve lost time. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.
-Asha Tyson
So great!
* Savoring the Breaking Dawn trailer 🙂 Though perhaps I’m not quite as enthused as this girl. Yikes.
*Watching Jersey Shore reruns on the elliptical…I feel like the healthiness of working out cancels out any brain cells lost…
* Lusting over this adorably feminine lacy pink dress that I cannot afford!
* Getting excited to try out this reflexology map. I am a big believer in the power of massage to de-stress and maintain health.
* Researching for my upcoming trip to India this October. I’ve decided to spend half my time traveling and sightseeing and the other half doing a yoga retreat at an ashram (how Eat Pray Love of me, right?). So excited!!
What did you love this week?
Character Inspiration: The Altruistic and Ultra Chic Bonnie of The Vampire Diaries
Photo: The CW
Ever since the season finale of the greatest show on earth (The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, obviously) I’ve been seriously missing my weekly dose of teen vamp drama! Following in the tradition of previous character/style inspiration posts on leading ladies, Caroline and Katherine, I will now showcase the ultra-chic witch-in-the-making, Bonnie Bennett (played by Katerina Graham).
After discovering that she is part of a long line of powerful female witches early in season 1, much of Bonnie’s plot line revolves around growing in confidence as she learns to harness her intuition and magical powers in the fight against evil vampires. In addition to possessing an enviable mane of long curly locks, Bonnie’s character has a powerful lesson to teach young women today: That when we believe in ourselves, trust our intuition, and channel our passion toward the greater good, we can make amazing things happen. So whether your personal blend of magic involves fighting off the demons of the night (as your ever so perfectly tousled hair blows in the breeze), or getting involved in a cause you feel strongly about, don’t be afraid to cast your spell on the world and make magic happen!
OMG cannot wait until next season!
Pretty in Pink
A girly blend of items I’m currently lusting after…
Pretty In Pink by Rebecca Rubin featuring summer shorts
Hippie Chic – Outfit Post
shoes: Sam Edelman, skirt turned into dress: JCrew, belt: JCrew, head scarf and bracelet: street market in South Africa
