a zest for fashion. lifestyle. & design

Thursday, July 28, 2011

PURE BARRE

Going to attempt the ballet inspired workout at Pure Barre tonight with my BFF Katie who is in town visiting from Seattle.  I will let you know how it goes!
Check out their website http://www.purebarre.com/


 

AFTER HOURS

So I have been a pretty loyal customer to Oily of Olay's "Regenerist " night recovery cream as posted previously here, and I still really love it.  However, while browsing my favorite beauty websites one insider said that Neutrogena's NEW Rapid Wrinkle Repair really worked for her.  Being that I just ran out of my night cream I decided to give this one a try.  I bought mine at Walgreen's for $21.99.  I will let you know if I see/feel any results, I'm hoping to look 21 by next week!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

MAKE A WISH

DONATE $20 to the make a wish foundation and receive a free Latisse starter kit.  It's a win win situation, I made my donation this morning!
http://www.latissewisheschallenge.com/

Monday, July 25, 2011

CAN'T COMMIT

I have the HARDEST time finding artwork that I like & that works with our style.  I like these pieces below but there are so many great artists in the world that I just can't commit.

This painting made me smile because it's titled "Miss February" found here
Love the colors in this one found here
These 2 are on Gilt Groupe today & remind me of my trip to Russia here


This one is called "Telephone" & it would look great over a vanity or in my closet because it's so feminine. seen here
This one is fairly popular but I just love it, I wish I was in this picture! here

Thursday, July 21, 2011

NIGHT IN

Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been really busy with work, family, and friends!  Last night while Matt was away at softball, I had a girls night in well with Lute but he loves girly time!

When I got home I was excited to see my West Elm Zig Zag rug waiting for me at the door & I absolutely looove it!
 I made myself a simple egg drop soup for dinner, it's always nice to have a night off from cooking
 I love fresh flowers around the house, I was so excited when Matt brought home a dozen roses for me.  They are beautiful & smell amazing!
 Poor Boo Boo he is so depressed that we can't play outside, he stared at me with his puppy eyes while I watched...

 I did my laundry and started to get organized for my trip to Denver this weekend for my BFF's baby shower



Thursday, July 14, 2011

FLOWER CHILD

These pictures inspired me, they have a romantic 70's vibe.  A dear friend of mine just got engaged (you know who you are Stecyk) & I immediately thought of her possible outdoor wedding in the Hampton's somewhere.  The messy piecey hair looks so feminine and romantic with the floral halo and side accents.  I just loooove it!



Photo credit: here

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

SUMMER SCORE

Every summer I watch and wait until these Adirondack chairs go on clearance at JOANN'S Fabric store.  They are regularly $90 a chair but if you wait until mid-summer they mark them down 70% off which means they are $25 each.  You do have to assemble and paint but they are easy to put together and very durable because they are cedar.  We have 2 black ones on our front porch HIS & HERS, that we sit in all year round.  We have a long front porch so we have been wanting to add more seating for friends & family so I picked up 2 more today!  Hurry supplies limited
Photo credit: adirondackchairs.com

REVOLVE PICKS


Every month I allow myself to do a little shopping, nothing crazy ok just a little retail therapy!  I window/internet shop as a hobby so I find TONS of things to swoon over.  My rule of thumb is to wait a week and see what still sticks out in my mind as a MUST HAVE.  Here are a few things that I like from Revolveclothing.com




Monday, July 11, 2011

BUSY BEE

I have been really busy showing properties to one of my most entertaining clients by far, he definitely keeps me on my toes and very busy.  I have been spending lots of time showing him & his wife properties here.




When I get a free moment I would love to try this recipe,  bloody mary inspired skirt steak.  Details here


 I also want to make a trip to MAC and trade in my empty containers for this pretty pink shade called Saint Germain
(Inspired by My Mom)

 I need a relaxing mani/pedi, I like this lavender color for my fingers!

Photo credit: unknown, smittenkitchen.com, maccosmetics.com, unknown

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

RECENT PURCHASES


LAST CHANCE 
 NORDSTROM OUTLET

Make+Model Tassled Scarf
Unavailable

 Hudson "Hampton" cuffed denim shorts
See here


FOREVER 21

 Tribal Cropped Tank
See here

 Lavender denim hot shorts
See here