1) Brooklyn enjoying the outdoors
2) Finishing the final book of the Fifty Shades trilogy
3) Friday night sunset
4) Random things you see in small towns
5) Afternoon wine tasting
6) Attempting largest permanent maze in US (after wine tasting!)
7) Murder Mystery dinner in the camp dining hall
8) My role in the mystery (I was the killer!)
Last weekend we road tripped it up north to stay at Pilgrim Pointe Camp. It was just like being back at camp as a kid, but without the prescribed activities and schedule to follow (oh and we all brought drinks!) Funny thing is, it brought back all my favorite memories from camp as a kid-making friendship bracelets, swimming in the lake, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, etc. With the exception of the somewhat dismal weather, we thoruoghly enjoyed ourselves (Brooklyn would rate it a top notch weekend!)
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Sweater-F21, Tank and Jeans-Target, Shoes-Nine West, Jewelry-Stella and Dot
Audrey Hepburn is one of my all time favorite actors. I’ve seen all her movies a gazillion times. To me, she epitomizes elegance and style. I don’t know that there is a look on her I don’t love, but one that I always try to recreate is her beatnik, bohemian look in Funny Face. Pair a plain, black sweater with cropped pants and flats and you’ve got one simple, chic look. Today’s look is a modern take on that classic. Throw on a pair of leopard jeans with the plain black sweater and flats and voila! Instant audrey classic. Who’s your fashion icon? Is there someone you like to channel when getting dressed?
Dress-Gap, Sweater-JCrew, Shoes-Born, Belt-Target, Jewelry-Stella and Dot, Bag-Coach
Navy has replaced black as my go to color. As I was searching through my closet for something to wear today, I realized I have very little black anymore. It’s all been replaced by navy. Navy stripes, navy polka dots, navy plaid… you name it, I’ve most likely got it in navy. Not that I’m complaining. Navy looks better. It’s not as harsh and goes with everything, just like black.
Cami, Sunnies, and Shoes-Target, Dress-Anthropologie, Belt- Linea Pelle, Jewelry-Stella and Dot
It’s May and apparently summer has hit MN. That’s a rarity. I’m worried what this means for July and August if it’s already 83 degrees today. But I wasn’t about to let that thought stop me from savoring this day. When it’s brutally cold for so much of the year, you learn to appreciate these types of days. I dressed in one of my favorite summer dresses and made sure I soaked up lots of vitamin d at lunch. I’m not going to lie, the crossfit workout in this heat was a bit brutal. Which leads me back to my first thought- what does this mean for July and August? Guess we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. How was your day?
P.S. Don’t forget to check out summer of dresses and post a picture of yourself wearing a dress
Tank,Sweater and Sunnies-Target, Pants-Rachel Roy, Shoes-Gilt, Jewelry-Stella and Dot
Back in high school, one of my favorite things to wear were men’s silk pajama bottoms. I used to get them at the local second hand store and then I would pin and roll them up (dating myself, as this was back in the late 80’s!). I would look for outlandish prints and hopefully luck out and get the ones that were flannel lined. I’d pair them with an oversized cardigan and I was good to go. Funny, it’s similar to this updated look here. You never grow out of your personal style, just refine it and modernize it.
This post is dedicated to my mom. I spent the day with her yesterday, brunching and hanging out. It’s amazing looking back over the years, all the things we have shared together. She has taught me more things than I can count {always be yourself, you can do anything you put your mind to, watch those expenses, how to make a perfect cheesecake, tile a floor, I could go on and on}. I wouldn’t have accomplished all the things I have so far if not for her support and teaching. Who else would I be able to call at 2am to get a bat out of my bedroom {True story…I was terrified} or come over and help me fix a broken toilet. She’s always been there for me and I know she always will be. Even when I’m too busy to catch my breath, she reminds me to check in with her and let her know “I’m still alive”. So this one is for you mom! You’re the best! XOXO
Card Materials:
Paper: Vintage Cream, Hawaiian Shores (Papertrey Ink), Black (Michaels)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Stamps: Framed (Papertrey Ink)
Other: Simply Jane die (Papertrey Ink), Rhinestones (Recollections), Wood grain impression plate (Papertrey Ink)
Dress-Ralph Lauren, Sweater-Banana Republic, Shoes-Target, Necklaces-Stella and Dot
What’s summer of dresses you say? It’s a place to share the dresses you wear this summer. It started in Mineapolis in the summer 2010 by Nicole, Liz and Meghan (check out their site here) as a way to wear more dresses that summer. It soon caught on and girls were posting themselves wearing dresses from all over the country. It’s kicked off again for 2012 and the goal is to get girls to post from all over the world. So put on that dress, snap a picture and share it with the rest of us. Make 2012 a banner year for summer of dresses.
Tank-Target, Shirt-Gap, Sweater-JCrew, Jeans-AG, Shoes-Gilt, Jewelry-Stella and Dot
Just another day wearing pants that make me want to polka dance (ha!). Tough crowd. But seriously, these jeans have become my favorite. I’ve worn them everywhere in the last three weeks. Move over floral denim, I’m officially obsessed with these polka dot jeans.
Tank-Target, Shirt-JCrew, Pant-F21, Shoes-Target, Necklace-Stella and Dot
I’ve had these floral wide legged pants since last summer, but this is the first time I’ve actually worn them. They are by far the most comfy pants I own, just like wearing pajama bottoms. I justified wearing them to work last week because we had a Hawaiian dress day. This was the best I could come up with and gave me a great excuse to wear these babies to work. I see many more summer days in these- so light and airy. Perfect with a tank when the weather turns hot.
In need of a birthday card for my girlfriend Kelly, I found my inspiration today on pinterest via Nichole Heady’s boards. I’ve been a fan of Nichole for almost two years now, from the moment I first stumbled upon Papertrey Ink. Papertrey Ink is the online store I get the majority of my stamping supplies from-their products rock! If you’re crafty and looking for inspiration, check her out. Her blog is full of wonderful tutorials, techniques and ideas. Each month she posts a countdown to the new products they will release on the 15th and on the 25th of each month she hosts a blog hop. It’s truly a fantastic place to stop if you are in need of some creative ideas.
Materials:
Paper: Vintage Cream, Melon Berry, Hawaiian Shores, White (All Papertrey Ink), Leaf (PaperSource) Lime dots (Echo Park Paper)
Stamps: Happy Moments (Stampin Up), Cupcake Collection (Papertrey Ink)
Ink:Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Other: Cupcake Die (Papertrey Ink), Twine (Pink Paislee)
