There are a lot of beauty products and brands that I have stood by for years, but foundation has sadly, been one of those products I have never quite fallen into perfect harmony with. Recently, Rimmel London sent me their Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation, and I was excited to try it (obviously, . . . Read the Post
Archives for March 2014
Top 10 Beach Wedding Dress Styles
photo by Anna Delores Photography via Bridal Musings I'm so excited to be guest-posting over on Bridal Musings, one of my favorite wedding blogs! Take a few minutes today to read all about how I grew up with my feet in the sand and hunted for my own perfect beach-side wedding dress, here. . . . Read the Post
Little Love Notes
Dear Pinterest, so glad I can now pin baby girl nurseries with reckless abandon. (In case you missed it: we're having a little princess!) Dear fashion fanatics, The 50 Most Stylish Movies Ever. Dear color lovers, the crazy process J.Crew uses to invent their colors. And yes, J.Crew invents . . . Read the Post
Big Announcement No. 2: We’re having a …
It looks like I'll be handing over the crown (a floral crown, to be exact), we're having a little princess! Hubby and I could not be more excited and happy and giddy and elated and totally-obsessed-with-talking-about-tutus (or denim and converse, if that's her style!) We actually found out that . . . Read the Post
{Maternity} Wear: Denim + Pants
I have a big butt and I cannot lie. And for so long, before ever going and getting knocked up, I was convinced that Lexi with a booty, plus big 'ol pregnancy belly, would look like a human weeble wobble. When you have junk in the trunk, adding junk to the front can make you look, well, round. But . . . Read the Post
Nine West x InStyle {Miami Beach Event Thursday}
It's no secret that I love shoes. But then, if you're reading this, you probably do too. So here's the news: InStyle has teamed up with Nine West to design a line of shoes and accessories for Spring, and the results are gorgeous. Nine West's tagline for the collection: "Designed by Editors. . . . Read the Post
Little Love Notes
Dear Spring, I'm ready for you with these 5 easy DIY braided hairstyles (because braids are totally back in.) #happydance Dear indie movie dreams, they've all come true: Sofia Coppola has signed on to direct a film adaptation of The Little Mermaid; i.e., the 1897 Hans Christian Andersen fairy . . . Read the Post
5 More DIY Braided Hairstyles {Slideshow}
Don't write off braids just yet ... they're still as popular as ever for Spring (and Spring is finally here ... happy first day of Spring, by the way!) The adorable, and versatile, updo trend will once again shine in the warmer weather seasons ahead (think Spring and Summer.) And as the weather . . . Read the Post
Easy as 1-2-3 Chicken Pot Pie {Recipe}
This recipe is not glamorous. It's not fancy or time-intensive. But it's delicious, and simple, and truth be told: I make it for dinner all of the time. It's a huge hit in our house and proves for some pretty great leftovers. (Shout out to my friend Erika for sharing this one with me!) It's also . . . Read the Post
Manhattan Apartment Tour + The Possibility of Moving to NYC
I'm going to preface this post by admitting that I am kind of crazy. And I kind of maybe plan way too far in advance. (You know, as if a baby on the way, plus two jobs, wasn't enough to think about.) Friday marks exactly one year from "match day" for hubby - what that means: in exactly a year's . . . Read the Post
Beauty: the Retro Glam Look #ModMonday
I've always been a fan of classic beauty. In fact, I'm so committed to the trend, that truth be told, my all-day-every-day makeup look is black eyeliner, black mascara, pale skin, with the added swipe of red lipstick for nights out. I actually didn't buy my first pink lipstick until about a year . . . Read the Post
Oh Joy! for Target {Spring Party Essentials}
If you haven't heard of lifestyle blogger extraordinaire Joy Cho of Oh Joy!, it's time to get acquainted. Actually, the whole country is about to get an introduction, because Joy has just launched a line of entertaining essentials for Target. (Picture me doing the happy dance right about now!) . . . Read the Post
Dress of the Week
This stunning wedding dress takes "something blue" to a whole new level. And after falling in love with that blue and white silk Valentino dress in the Street Style Trend Report on florals, this bustled wedding dress easily stole my heart. (I'm always game for a bold wedding dress, especially one . . . Read the Post
Little Love Notes
Happy weekend, loves! Today I'm skipping school (a.k.a., work), and I'm headed out with my friend Jenn (who also happens to be an incredible interior designer.) We're sizing up my apartment and hitting the stores (namely HomeGoods and Target!) to give my apartment a much-needed facelift for . . . Read the Post
Screw Cuff Bracelet {Splurge or Save}
After coming to terms with the fact that a Cartier LOVE bracelet (with it's several-thousand-dollar price tag) was probably not the bracelet for me (at least for now), I searched high and low for a stay-put gold alternative. And I quickly found the screw cuff bracelet. A little bit industrial and . . . Read the Post
15 Pregnancy Essentials for the Busy Mom-to-Be
Now that I'm 21 weeks pregnant (with our very first baby), I thought it was about time I shared the things I've found to be essential to getting through this whole pregnancy thing; but I wanted to share the whole truth - the good, the bad, and the ugly. And my biggest truth: I'm a workaholic, and . . . Read the Post
Currently Loving: Black + White Striped Shoes
I'm really into stripes; and black and white stripes, well they really have my heart. And suddenly, there are so many gorgeous black and white striped flats, sandals, and heels ... and I want them all. Stripes also happen to work really well for Spring; they have that chic nautical style without . . . Read the Post
Street Style Trend Report: Florals
Now that fashion month has come to an end (and we can all start taking cues from our favorite ladies in fashion), one trend I couldn't help but notice over and over again, on the streets and in the shows, was the floral trend. Whether the floral patterns were warmed up on black or darker . . . Read the Post
Dress of the Week
Happy Saturday! I wanted to share this absolutely gorgeous wedding dress today. The peeks of lace through the bust and all along the back are just stunning and it's the perfect mix between sexy and demure, which I love. And that dainty crystal belt; it's perfect. I'm also really digging the . . . Read the Post
Little Love Notes
Happy Friday, everyone! In case you missed it on social media this week, we had our 20 week ultrasound, and so far, baby is just perfect. It feels so good to finally breathe a sigh of relief. I've still been a bit nervous and other than an adorable pair of moccasins, I haven't bought a thing . . . Read the Post
Vintage-Meets-Modern Home in London’s Notting Hill {Slideshow}
This stunner of a home is nestled in Westbourne Grove (and is in the heart of London's Notting Hill). It's actually on Artesian Road, which is a highly desirable and quiet residential street perfectly placed just behind Westbourne, which is one of the most fashionable streets in all of London, . . . Read the Post
Egyptian Layered Bridal Necklaces
I've always loved the look of layered necklaces, and these layered gold Egyptian necklaces worn by a bride are stunning and unexpected (my favorite kind of wedding style.) Get the Egyptian Layered Look: Images via Santa Barbara Chic // Photographer: Beaux Arts Photographie // Bride’s . . . Read the Post
Non-Maternity {Maternity} Wear: Tops + Dresses
So far, at nearly twenty weeks pregnant, I have rallied against maternity wear. In fact, I only stepped foot into my first maternity store this past weekend to take a look around, and when I told the sales girl that this was my first visit at five months pregnant, she seemed genuinely shocked that . . . Read the Post
Valentino Rockstud Look-a-likes
I've finally found it - a nearly perfect copycat to the covet-worthy Valentino Rockstud pumps. I've wanted the Valentino beauties for about forever now, but with a pretty hefty price tag, it just never really seemed attainable. I've seen a few copies here and there that were o-kay; mostly the . . . Read the Post
