about...

it's about

flakes of mascara on my pillow
the sun beams hitting the bed post
the street lights shining on the bed post
hot sauce on the corners of your mouth
dust bunnies stuck to the pads of my feet
elbows propped up on the arm rest of the couch
humming to the sounds of bowie through the walls of the room
tapping to the rhythm of otis redding beating through the speakers

(images via pinterest + tumblr)

and for me.

write this down.
these are my sizes:
ring 5.5 // shoe 6.5 or 37 // dress xs or 0

i 1. wear the grossest sweat pants to bed everynight (but i love them and to adam's unfortunate eyes, i can't seem to part with them) so i could use a cute comfy pj set/romper

2. silver rings fo my fingas // 3. the best version of this popular bootie

4. i need practice tap tap tap // 5. make me a huxley that i can carry everywhere // 6. purrfect tank

7. a rain jacket // 8. hybrid grunge + scottish skirt // 9. continuuing my obsession with onesies

10. for the pair that huxly ruined, simple black sandals // 11. classic black satchel // 12. i hope your wifi dies
13. cat purrse // 14. fur collar coat // 15. more meowtal!

16. perfect pump // 17. what's a list without chevron? // 18. scottie tic tac toe

gift guide for your bes frann (who is also a girl)

i would also like any of these items on this list. so really, a gift guide for me, although i'll probably make one of those later...

polka dotted shoulder bag // a string of pony lights
set of tiny wishbone earrings // set of Jane Austen books
pow! pow! mittens // holographic nail set
andy warhol case // dry highlighter pencils
quirky glasses shaped hair clips //
gift of sweets delivered to their doorstep every month

check out more holiday gift guides, bc they are so amazing...

 

gift guide for the coffee lovas

Coffee people are smug. Make them more smug with these gifts.

very own Starbucks store // set of polaroid coasters

coffee lover and world traveler // cup of java for the optimists!

best single cup of coffee ever // play scrabble and drink at the same time

// colorful caffeine print

gift guide for ya pops

He's gonna want these.

stretch insulated north face gloves // nomad travel gift set

 ipod/iphone alarm clock // high-tech water bottle

grooming and shaving kit // bi-fold slim leather wallet

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See more tubular gift guides here.

gift guide for yo momma

Yeah, your mom wants this.

pearl bracelet //garden maker kit // awesome decorating book
deluxe hand cream set // picture of your child's artwork or your artwork, duh
screen-printed berry tea towel // all natural peppermint pumice soap (yum pumice)
and a super soft casmere scarf

also, follow my pinterest for more ideas.

one stop shop gift guide: etsy

so, during the holidays i like to do 80% of my gift shopping online.  and i especially prefer when i can get most of my items from one store or shopping portal.  i will be doing a series of gift guides this holiday season that will showcase a range of items for different family members from one store. i'll try to keep the prices of each item below $100.  i'm starting with etsy because they have so many unique and inexpensive products you can buy for others. 

// triangle necklace // silly calendar // driftwood docking station // cognac leather tote // herbal soaps //

here are some ideas for each type of person:

co-worker:
- calendar
- holder for supplies like pencils, pens, etc
- mouse pad
- iphone/ipad case
- cool paperweight
- coffee mugs

eco-friendly:
- organic all-natural soaps
- all-natural linens
- cute garden markers
- natural jewelry
- paraben and toxic free cosmetics

mom:
- handmade aprons
- pretty coasters
- delicate necklace
- handmade cutting board
- pretty red clutch

dad:
- leather travel pouch
- vintage silver travel bar
- leather iphone case and wallet
- gourmet popcorn seasoning set
- manly hand lotion and knuckle wax

friend/sister/brother:
- funny spoon
- kitty mousepad coaster set
- custom monogrammed guitar pick
- mini planter for your bike
- polka dotted circle scarf
- funny wine tote
- floral stationary set

delicate statement

this week has been rough, i think it might be the combination of hurricane weather, stress, work, and my daunting list of "things to do" that keeps popping up on my phone. i thought i would add some sparkle to your mid-week...

catbird bangles // sharktooth rings // of a kind bronze sugar ring // pocket necklace

sheer

i like the idea of sheer. but dirty sheer with touches of color created by beads or embroidery.  especially nipple coverage sheer. man that takes dirty sheer to a whole 'nother level! (take note that many of these are from the 90s, elegant grunge.)

images from middle:  prada, spring 1997, exposed black bra, neon beaded, lace valentino s/s '12, beaded 1924 via the met)

now to satisfy your sheer craving--pleated white strapless tunic, tights--a given, holy cute blue stripe skirt, black sheer duh..and if need by go to your local craft store and dance through the aisles wrapped in tulle.

italian old style

indicative of how my september is fairing. also so eloquently put by my les lover bee, but paired with an equally elegant and eloquent typeface.

we're like a lullaby

source: topshop.tumblr.com, my pinterest.

summer 101

these are the classes i will be taking:

- summer sandwich making

- thunderstorms: conversations on a porch

- beach: avoiding sand in the bed

- sundresses & shorts

- beach ball throwing

- how to pack a cooler

- colors: an in-depth look into summer shades

- the etiquette of hand-holding

- the best bikini for your body

- music 201: summer hit + sound of waves

winter spring

needs in my life

frozen blooberries

platforms

library smells

smaller chest

a beach bod

my skin to decide if it want's to be pale or tan. c'mon.

bangs sans oiliness

familiar hugs

above 60 degree weather

booze

rope

i love these dye dipped ropes from designer Tanya Aguiniga.  Also, this shopping site is nicely designed, i love the way they set up all their products.

those colors are perfect for a rainy spring.

source: vitrine

n y f w

source: times, vogue

dream apartment.

most come from a cute tumblr called mary ruffle.

i can't wait to decorate my own place. inspired by rustic, blues, greens, cream & whites, fabrics

cute patterns, minimal country.