So excited for tonight.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Obsession Revisited
I saw Katie Holmes and daughter Suri at SYTYCD last night.
That was a great siting if I do say so myself. I've never seen Katie in person, and let me say, she is much taller, skinnier, and elegant in real life.
Thank you Emma for reminding me of my high school obsession with Katie Holmes.
The shrine of magazine cut outs in my closet, surrounding a framed Seventeen magazine ripped out page that was signed by her.
But this Vogue Spain cover really does do her justice--
That was a great siting if I do say so myself. I've never seen Katie in person, and let me say, she is much taller, skinnier, and elegant in real life.
Thank you Emma for reminding me of my high school obsession with Katie Holmes.
The shrine of magazine cut outs in my closet, surrounding a framed Seventeen magazine ripped out page that was signed by her.
But this Vogue Spain cover really does do her justice--
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| image via Coco's Tea Party |
Sunday, July 17, 2011
New Asos
I. must. have. everything. below.
Ok hello this oxford sweater turned bedazzled???!?! Really want the pants + shoes too...
This dress above is a bit Wednesday Adams... but... I am in love with it.
Ok hello this oxford sweater turned bedazzled???!?! Really want the pants + shoes too...
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| Asos Premium Diamond Sweater |
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| Asos Warehouse Pleated Maxi Skirt |
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| Asos Dress w. Contrast Spot Print |
This dress above is a bit Wednesday Adams... but... I am in love with it.
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| Asos Short Sleeve High Neck Pleated Midi Dress |
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| Asos Prince Vampire Buckle Platform |
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| Asos Nishe Tweed Boyfriend Coat |
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The Look For Less- Blake Lively
I hate Blake Lively. I love this yellow dress. Ah the turmoil.
I really think the long sleeves make the dress. But I guess you can do without...
If you're looking for more of the style than the color...
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| Image via The Daily Fill |
I really think the long sleeves make the dress. But I guess you can do without...
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| Anthropologie Meyer Meringue Dress |
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| River Island Yellow Chiffon Dress- Asos |
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| Asos Shift Dress w. Ruffle Front |
If you're looking for more of the style than the color...
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| Asos Oversized Silk Dress w. Belt |
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| Asos Ponti Midi Dress w. Flared Skirt |
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| Asos Pussybow Midi Dress |
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| Asos Chiffon Midi Dress |
Friday, July 15, 2011
WWMKD?
I'm sorry, but this promo pic for the Olsen twin's new venture, Style Mint, a subscription tee shirt service, is a little awk?
I mean, this isn't the first time we've seen the sisters posing awkwardly close.. but.. hands in the back pockets? umm..
I mean, this isn't the first time we've seen the sisters posing awkwardly close.. but.. hands in the back pockets? umm..
Friday Jams
Traveling to San Diego (again) this weekend.
This one goes out to all the people dealing with the 405 shutdown today and tomorrow.
This one goes out to all the people dealing with the 405 shutdown today and tomorrow.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
New Finds
Getting a need for change. That means shopping.
Here's what's catching my eye...
I really love this dress, and there's large buttons going down the back, but it's 99% polyester. I'm thinking it will be too thick of a material to fit well. Should have been satin/silk.
It's like a mini Kate Middleton wedding dress!!
Hello Brady Bunch.
Yes? How comfortable does this look? uggghhh do not click add to cart, Allie.
Omgee, and with those shoes?! This dress fairs well in Summer and for the upcoming Fall, with its bright colors, yet the orange makes well for a season crossover.
So cute I can't take it.
Lollapalooza, anyone?
Here's what's catching my eye...
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| Asos Back Button Dress with Long Sleeves $77 |
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| Katie Lace Dress $77 |
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| Asos Mini Pussybow Shirt Dress |
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| ShopNastyGal- Draped Across Dress |
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| ShopNastyGal Rainbow Daze Dress |
So cute I can't take it.
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| NTICE Fringe Crop Tee |
Friday, July 8, 2011
Friday Jams
Rock just sounds so much better when its nice outside.
And
And. omg. I LOVE THIS NEW VIDEO! they actually look like they like each other!!!!
The Pursuit of Tanliness
I'd say 97% of the world's female population constantly striving for the "perfect tan".
The other 3% have perfect porcelain white skin, and they don't look like a pasty, blue veined ghost.
I think between my friend Tara and I, we've tried everything on the market.
While I do prefer an airbrush tan at a salon over any lotion, I alas cannot afford a bi weekly misting at the local spray tannery.
Well, I did the dirty work for you, and I'm here to tell you my orange, smelly, sticky horror stories, and golden bronzed successes.
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion
Pros.
* Dark, rich brown color, instantly.
* Lasts after several showers
* INSTANT gratification. Don't give me this "gradual glow" shit.
* Lotion color is brown, so you can see where you're applying.
Cons.
* Not a horrible smell, but a smell nontheless
* You NEED to wear a latex glove when applying. Shit is not easy getting off your hands like most tanning lotions.
* Does not look like an even tan when first applied. After 1st shower it looks great.
Xen - Tan Mist Intense
Pros.
* Natural/dark olive glow
* Instant color
Cons.
* Vanilla scent. Too sweet.
* Sticky feeling after application.
* Does not go on very even, but after 1st shower looks smoothed out.
* I wouldn't call it "mist". It comes out almost like a spray gel you would spray in your hair.
A little shocking when you first spray. And it's a brown color. So looks even scarier.
Jergen's Natural Glow Medium
Pros.
* In like 3 weeks it gives you a nice healthy glow.
Cons.
* In like 3 weeks it gives you a nice healthy glow.
Neutrogena Micro Mist Self Tanning Spray
Pros.
* Odorless
* Dries in less than 3 minutes
* Develops glowing color instantly , and after several hours gets darker to a healthy bronzy glow.
* Mist can sprays like hair spray, in a continuous light mist
Cons.
* I wish the color was a bit darker, but I have only tried Medium spray
* Difficult to find in stores. I've only managed to find in Duane Reade in NYC. I've been searching in LA and Chicago since. And dreading the day the TSA takes it out of my carry on.
Benefit's Talk To the Tan Self Tanning lotion
Pros.
* I wouldn't even call it lotion. It's just like makeup, and great for needing last minute color on your face before an event.
* Great to use instead of foundation. Makes putting on makeup afterwards a lot easier.
* Instant color
* Dewy glow
Cons.
* A bit on the orangy side
* Sticky feeling
* Washes off after one use.
Clarin's Self Tanning Milk
Pros.
* Great natural color
* Even application
* Light glow after 1st application, after a couple hours
* Not a bad smell
Cons.
* "Gradual" color.
* Small tube, and a bit on the expensive side. I've had mine for over a year because I'm afraid to use it and run out.
Some Weird French Face Lotion I Bought While In St. Tropez, Thinking I Would Of COURSE Discover The PERFECT Self Tanner In St. Tropez.
Pros.
* The smell reminds me of my trip to St. Tropez.
* Olive glow after about 3-4 days of applying twice a day.
Cons.
* I'm impatient.
* It's French.
Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist.
Pros.
*Tara said its great
* No smell
Cons.
* It's Lindsay Lohan self tanner lotion.
Dr. Dennis Gross Glow Pads
Pros.
* I heard these are great.
* Great long lasting tan
Cons.
* Expensive
* Only 20 pads in a box
* Gradual.
* I haven't used them yet.
Well there you have it.
Oh. You want to know what my favorite is?
This can only be answered in 3 separate categories, because there is a different favorite for each section of my body.
On my legs- St. Tropez lotion.
My legs are the hardest to get color on, and St. Tropez is by far the darkest, most instantaneous self tanner that I have tried.
And my legs are the farthest from my nose, so I don't smell it that much.
On my upper body, arms, chest, neck- Xen Tan mist.
This area always needs an instant glow, and Xen Tan is easy and quick to apply, and has a amazing rich color.
On my face and neck - Neutrogena Micro Mist.
It's odorless and dries super quick, and leaves a great, instant color, that gradually gets darker over the next several hours after application.
Now, lucky you, who doesn't have to spend hundreds of dollars on attempting to find the perfect tan!
The other 3% have perfect porcelain white skin, and they don't look like a pasty, blue veined ghost.
I think between my friend Tara and I, we've tried everything on the market.
While I do prefer an airbrush tan at a salon over any lotion, I alas cannot afford a bi weekly misting at the local spray tannery.
Well, I did the dirty work for you, and I'm here to tell you my orange, smelly, sticky horror stories, and golden bronzed successes.
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion
Pros.
* Dark, rich brown color, instantly.
* Lasts after several showers
* INSTANT gratification. Don't give me this "gradual glow" shit.
* Lotion color is brown, so you can see where you're applying.
Cons.
* Not a horrible smell, but a smell nontheless
* You NEED to wear a latex glove when applying. Shit is not easy getting off your hands like most tanning lotions.
* Does not look like an even tan when first applied. After 1st shower it looks great.
Xen - Tan Mist Intense
Pros.
* Natural/dark olive glow
* Instant color
Cons.
* Vanilla scent. Too sweet.
* Sticky feeling after application.
* Does not go on very even, but after 1st shower looks smoothed out.
* I wouldn't call it "mist". It comes out almost like a spray gel you would spray in your hair.
A little shocking when you first spray. And it's a brown color. So looks even scarier.
Jergen's Natural Glow Medium
Pros.
* In like 3 weeks it gives you a nice healthy glow.
Cons.
* In like 3 weeks it gives you a nice healthy glow.
Neutrogena Micro Mist Self Tanning Spray
Pros.
* Odorless
* Dries in less than 3 minutes
* Develops glowing color instantly , and after several hours gets darker to a healthy bronzy glow.
* Mist can sprays like hair spray, in a continuous light mist
Cons.
* I wish the color was a bit darker, but I have only tried Medium spray
* Difficult to find in stores. I've only managed to find in Duane Reade in NYC. I've been searching in LA and Chicago since. And dreading the day the TSA takes it out of my carry on.
Benefit's Talk To the Tan Self Tanning lotion
Pros.
* I wouldn't even call it lotion. It's just like makeup, and great for needing last minute color on your face before an event.
* Great to use instead of foundation. Makes putting on makeup afterwards a lot easier.
* Instant color
* Dewy glow
Cons.
* A bit on the orangy side
* Sticky feeling
* Washes off after one use.
Clarin's Self Tanning Milk
Pros.
* Great natural color
* Even application
* Light glow after 1st application, after a couple hours
* Not a bad smell
Cons.
* "Gradual" color.
* Small tube, and a bit on the expensive side. I've had mine for over a year because I'm afraid to use it and run out.
Some Weird French Face Lotion I Bought While In St. Tropez, Thinking I Would Of COURSE Discover The PERFECT Self Tanner In St. Tropez.
Pros.
* The smell reminds me of my trip to St. Tropez.
* Olive glow after about 3-4 days of applying twice a day.
Cons.
* I'm impatient.
* It's French.
Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist.
Pros.
*Tara said its great
* No smell
Cons.
* It's Lindsay Lohan self tanner lotion.
Dr. Dennis Gross Glow Pads
Pros.
* I heard these are great.
* Great long lasting tan
Cons.
* Expensive
* Only 20 pads in a box
* Gradual.
* I haven't used them yet.
Well there you have it.
Oh. You want to know what my favorite is?
This can only be answered in 3 separate categories, because there is a different favorite for each section of my body.
On my legs- St. Tropez lotion.
My legs are the hardest to get color on, and St. Tropez is by far the darkest, most instantaneous self tanner that I have tried.
And my legs are the farthest from my nose, so I don't smell it that much.
On my upper body, arms, chest, neck- Xen Tan mist.
This area always needs an instant glow, and Xen Tan is easy and quick to apply, and has a amazing rich color.
On my face and neck - Neutrogena Micro Mist.
It's odorless and dries super quick, and leaves a great, instant color, that gradually gets darker over the next several hours after application.
Now, lucky you, who doesn't have to spend hundreds of dollars on attempting to find the perfect tan!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Those Summer Nights- Avocado and Blueberry Salad
I love fruits and vegetables. raw. not cooked. I'm always looking for new, simple recipes that involve very basic combinations of the two.
Today I stumbled upon a recipe for a great summer salad, that's too easy.
Avocado and Blueberry Salad
**Allison revision**
I would add feta to this. Or goat cheese. I love cheese.
Today I stumbled upon a recipe for a great summer salad, that's too easy.
Avocado and Blueberry Salad
Ingredients
- 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded, cut in slices
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed, picked over, well-drained
- 2 medium sized apples peeled, cored, seeded, diced
- 2 cups diced fresh mango chunks
- 1 package mixed baby greens
- 2 Tbsp. chopped chives or green onion
- 2 Tbsp. walnuts, toasted*, chopped coarsely
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- ¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup fresh orange or grapefruit juice
- pinch o salt
- pinch o ground
white pepper(I don't know what white pepper is so.. I'm going w. normal person pepper)
**Allison revision**
I would add feta to this. Or goat cheese. I love cheese.
OMG. Shoes.
Double take.
OR
WTF! Amazing! Why buy the cow when you get the milk for free! Or in this case, for $89.95!
**Via intheircloset.com
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| Christian Louboutin Bianca Sling Colorblock Platform Pumps |
OR
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Chinese Laundry “Mondrian” Colorblock Slingback Pumps |
WTF! Amazing! Why buy the cow when you get the milk for free! Or in this case, for $89.95!
**Via intheircloset.com
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Those Summer Nights- Peach Collins
I love summer. And I love peaches. In the summer. And I love drinking. In the summer.
All of those things are stirred up in a cup and create this lovely beverage-
Ingredients.
1. Mix simple syrup, lemon juice, 1/4 cup peaches, and about 1/2 cup ice in a cocktail shaker or plastic cup. Using the end of a wooden spoon, muddle mixture until peaches start to break up. Pour in vodka, cover shaker with top (or the cup with plastic wrap), and shake until blended.
2. Divide unstrained mixture between 2 tall glasses. Add half the remaining chopped peaches to each, then fill glasses with ice. Top each glass with 1/4 cup club soda and garnish with a peach slice.
All of those things are stirred up in a cup and create this lovely beverage-
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| Recipe via Cupcakes & Cashmere via myrecipes.com |
Ingredients.
- 1/4 cup simple syrup*
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped ripe peaches, divided
- 1/2 cup peach-flavored vodka
- 1/2 cup club soda
- 2 peach slices
1. Mix simple syrup, lemon juice, 1/4 cup peaches, and about 1/2 cup ice in a cocktail shaker or plastic cup. Using the end of a wooden spoon, muddle mixture until peaches start to break up. Pour in vodka, cover shaker with top (or the cup with plastic wrap), and shake until blended.
2. Divide unstrained mixture between 2 tall glasses. Add half the remaining chopped peaches to each, then fill glasses with ice. Top each glass with 1/4 cup club soda and garnish with a peach slice.
Resort Collection Roksanda Ilincic
uh. My new favorite.
UGH these DRESSES!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT!!!!!
Like, for real. These pieces are so unique, vintagey, chic yet very wearable. I wish affordable fell in to the category.
UGH these DRESSES!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT!!!!!
The Perfect Nude
Pump.
Probably one of the most difficult decisions to make.
Here are some of my faves out right now--
Probably one of the most difficult decisions to make.
Here are some of my faves out right now--
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