I think I’ve found the perfect covetable replacement for my Felix Rey “Rain, Rain Go Away” umbrella that I missed out on last year.
The Tibor Kalman and EFM Sky Umbrella at the MOMA Store!
Just came across it after stopping by one of my favorite blogs, Apartment 34.
Thanks Erin!
{blazer-Cartonnier, blouse-Leifsdottir, pants-Zara, clutch-Jasper & Jeera, shoes-Dolce Vita, stars necklace-Gorjana from Shopbop, nailpolish-Essie’s watermelon}As you probably can tell from this first photo, I had my pixel setting on my camera set wrong, again. Which is why I decided to do two photos in one, just so it was wide enough. But I have since corrected it. Thank goodness.
Got to attend and participate in a fun work-related activity earlier this evening in the city, but unfortunately am not allowed to share, so I’ll have to change subject.
Hmm…let me think….
Well my new royal blue blouse, I am completely in love with! I feel a bit “super hero-ish” in it, because of the extremely long hem in the back. It’s like a cape! I love tops with the high/low hem (business in the front, party in the back), but this one takes it to a whole other level.
And the color?! To die. It is just the right pop of boldness that I needed for my outfit. Not to mention it goes with my new clutch perfectly. 
Oh, and I tried out my new curling iron today, was really looking forward to blowing out my hair and creating large beachy waves, but found the barrel is about 2x as small as my old curling iron, so it totally gave me tight Shirley Temple-esque curls. Not really a good look. So I ended up pulling all my hair in a side swept ponytail.
Not what I planned, but it worked.
Getting into the whole delicate jewelry trend that is happening right now. “Less is more”, as someone once said, but that was never the case for me. It was always, the bolder, the better. And the more the better! But I am obsessed with my new Gorjana “Super Star” necklace. One, because I’m crazy for stars at the moment. Two, it has just the right amount of sparkle when it catches the eye. And three, it’s the perfect little layering piece. I can totally add one, or a few of my favorite longer and bolder necklaces with it.
And as much as I’d love to, I can’t seem to get into the more dainty and delicate rings. I feel like my fingers are just too chubby for them. But I’m thinking of experimenting a bit, and layering them with my bolder, chunkier rings.
I’ll let ya know how it goes.
Here’s to a quick and painless week lovelies!
A little style inspiration from one of my favorite street style blogs, Stockholm StreetStyle.
I love contradicting looks that ultimately make sense. Sweet, but tough, Masculine, but feminine, Edgy, but sexy. I love different aspects of all three of these fashion forward looks. Definitely has the fashion wheels turnin.
Very inspiring indeed.
So for those of you who may not be following me on my Facebook, you may not have seen that I am now on Instagram! You can find me at justagirl05.
I was beyond excited when I found out that Instagram had finally come out for Android! It’s still the beta version, so there are still some filters that are not available yet, so these photos were taken with Will’s Instagram account. But I have to tell you I’m already obsessed.
I had two rough days at work in a row, and thankfully Wonderland was closed today for Easter. Since I don’t celebrate Easter in the traditional sense, I took advantage and slept in! For 13 hours to be exact. I know, kinda crazy huh? But I wasn’t kidding when I said sleep is my favorite thing to do.
Earlier this evening we met up with the family for dinner, it was good to see everyone, and my mother-in-law surprised me with a pretty bouquet of flowers. They were sort of a belated birthday gift. It was so sweet. Afterwards we headed back home, but stopped by our local Starbucks for a little caffeine. I was craving a little. And to my surprise, they had totally remodeled it. It’s completely gone modern in esthetic, which isn’t my favorite. I miss the coziness of the old decor, but I guess that’s the way the world is going now, modernized.
As I looked around I noticed every single person had a laptop open. There wasn’t a single person having a conversation. It was kinda weird.
It’s been great getting familiar with Instagram, it has definitely helped me become re-inspired. As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been struggling with that for a little while, which made it easy for me to neglect my blog.
I’m actually planning on refreshing it a little bit. Adding a few new things. I have to remind myself, there was a reason why I started this blog. It was my little escape, my way of expression, and I need to keep nurturing it.
Back in my boyfriend jeans! I’ve had these babies for a least 5 years now, and love the to death. They’re actually about a size too big, but I could care less. The more worn they get, the better they feel.
I know I have been a terrible blogger recently, but I have to admit, I’ve been less than inspired lately. I thought after my second sickness of the month, that I would be all refueled and ready to go with new posts, but I just haven’t had the spark of inspiration, or motivation for that matter. And not to say that I haven’t come across some great images, and styling from others, but they’ve all been seen probably a billion times over, and even though it comes across new to me, I undoubtedly come across it again somewhere else.
But I guess that’s to be expected right? Anywho, these photos were taken this past super windy Saturday. The hubs and I took a quick trip to Anthropologie in Burlingame so that I could pick up my prepaid quilt and shams that I have been coveting since last holiday season. There were very few left in stock, and was ecstatic to find out they not only had the quilt but the shams too! Score.
Not sure why my full length photos are so small? I must’ve set my Canon Elph on some weird pixel setting. I know we were kind of playing around with it a bit. While we were there, we tried out Five Guys Burgers & Fries. A hamburger joint that is suppose to rival In&Out Burger apparently. Pretty tasty. Their fries are pretty darn good, love that they’re not super skinny. The hamburger was decent, but nothing to write home to mom about.
In any case, I hope to get back into blogging again. I feel like I have some sort of mental block going on. Maybe it’s just other things on my mind, and or distracted by the fact that I’ll be headed on a pretty amazing trip in the next month. Whatever it is, all I know is I really want to get that feeling of excitement and enjoyment from blogging again.
I hope you all had an amazing weekend! Would love to hear how you spent it!
{blazer-Zara, top-Splendid, floral jeans-J Brand, oxfords-Cole Haan, scarf-Anthro, handbag-Alexander Wang}So today is my birthday, and it literally ends in less than a few minutes, but thought I’d just post this quick outfit I wore today, on my day of birth.
I kept it simple, wanted to sleep in, and did. Until noon to be exact, and enjoyed it thoroughly, until that is I scurried myself to the bathroom and found myself without any toilet paper. And just a few moments later, as I poured myself a cup of coffee, added the cream, little white curdles started to develop. Lovely. And just a few moments after that I realized my car was parked on the wrong side of the street. I literally had seconds until the clock struck 12:30 for our weekly street cleaning. Thank goodness there was a spot available just across the way.
But all of that didn’t even compare to all the sweet birthday wishes I received from friends and family today. Totally made my day. I’m a pretty lucky girl I’d have to say.
Spent the rest of the day in the city, checked out a few of my favorite shopping spots and got a few things. A pair of pants from Zara, a sweater from Anthro, and a few lipsticks from MAC. Finally got my hands on my “Insanely It” color, that has been sold out at my local MAC store for weeks! Purchased the last one at Bloomys! Yes! 
Btw, did you see my tweet a few days ago? Remember when I mentioned I received a pretty “sweet email”, and that I would share the news when I could? Well that email came via Lulu Frost, and they posted my look from this post, as their “Look of the Week” on their blog.
I know it may not seem like a big deal to some of you, and most definitely not to those fashion bloggers who have had these types of opportunities happen to them triple times over, but for me, this was the first time I’ve ever had anything like this, and felt absolutely honored and excited.
Lulu Frost is one of my absolute favorite jewelry lines, and have always coveted a few of their pieces every season. I totally stalk certain ones until they go on sale, because honestly that is the only way I can afford one of their amazing creations.
Will surprised me on the same day that my Lulu Fost post came out, with a pair of Cole Haan Alisa oxfords that I have been obsessed with. The moment I saw them, and learned they had the Nike Air soles, I knew they would make the perfect pair of shoes for work. They are the most comfortable pairs of shoes I have ever owned, and this whole week I’ve been trying to come up with outfits totally built around these amazing shoes. Seriously.
Tomorrow will be the real day of celebration, getting together with a few of my friends to celebrate at a local wine bar. Just hoping for a really fun and relaxing time with a few of my favorite people.
Ok, so I have a new style crush, and her name is Pum Lefebure. I have never even heard of Design Army until I came across Refinery29‘s article on her, and her graphic design company that she co-owns with her husband.
She oozes, confidence, ease, and undeniable chicness. I love it.
She completely exemplifies the type of style direction that I would like to take. I will be taking my fashion cues from Mrs. Lefebure for a minute.
Looks like her daughter is following in her mama’s footsteps too.
Happy Friday love bugs!
On a sour note, my Friday has not been so happy. I have gotten sick, again! I have no idea what’s going around right now, but this is getting ridiculous. I keep getting this mysterious cough, and it has been absolutely annoying. So it looks like it’s back to cough medicine, hot tea & honey, sleep, and lot’s of vitamin C!
p.s. Did anyone scoop up some amazing Marni x H&M pieces??! I unortunately had to work yesterday, and I knew by the time I got there after work, everything would have been sold out. I guess I’ll have to be content with seeing it via the blogsphere!
Ok, I have to admit I have just a bit of a crush on Miss Lauren Conrad. And yes Laguna Beach and The Hills were both my guilty pleasures. During my days of going out with the girls, every time I posed for a picture, I did my “LC” pose. Turned slightly to the side, hand on hip, and a smile.
I adore the light and feminine feel that The Coveteur captured at Lauren Conrad’s Paper Crown office. Each piece feels very personal and thoughtful.
I am in love with the vintage slip (middle piece) in the first photo. I would love to find one similar to it.
And how undeniably adorable is that “I am going bananas” print? Lauren picked it up for her girls at Paper Crown.
“When I saw it I thought: this must be exactly what is running through their minds every Friday by 5pm. Get me out of here!“
Love it! Ok, I’ve had my dose of girly for the day.
Have a wonderful Wednesday love bugs!
p.s. Received a pretty awesome email last week. You may have seen my tweet in regards to it if you follow me on Twitter. Can’t wait to share with you all! But that will have to wait until later in the month!
{dress-Haute Hippie from Shopbop, fur vest-vintage from Pretty Penny, booties-Joie, handbag-Alexander Wang, bracelet-Lulu Frost, necklace-Pamela Love}Last night Will and I headed out to Petaluma to help celebrate a friend’s launch of their brewery, HenHouse Brewing Co., and let’s just say it was one heck of a night.
Good company, lot’s of laughs, an awesome waitress, and of course some delicious beer!
I know I’ve been using this camera effect a little too often now, but it’s so darn convenient to just carry around my Canon Elph, then for Will to lug around his Rebel. And honestly, he’s not the biggest fan of carrying it around with him.
So though my plan is to go back to regular shot photos, I can’t guarantee that I won’t be using this camera effect again. Sorry friends.
Earlier in the day I spent time with my mom and her best friend at my local Farmer’s Market. I had never been before, so it was kinda cool to be able to check it out and see what they had to offer. If you follow me on Twitter, you saw some of the photos I posted throughout our day. I hadn’t seen my mom for a little while, so it was good to be able to hang out with her and catch up a little bit.
This would be the rock star waitress
Love these girls.
Anyway, tonight is the Oscars, and looking forward to checking out some red carpet action, and keeping my fingers crossed for a few of my faves to win tonight.
Hope you all had an amazing weekend, and I’ll see ya on the flip side!
Just a few street style shots from fashion week that I absolutely adore!
Totally inspired.
