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Madewell 1.Terrace Dress // 2. Transport Tote // 3. Mira Heel // 4. Plaid Scarf
Sephora 1. Kate Somerville Retasphere // 2. First Aid Ultra Repair Cream // 3. Clarins Night Cream // 4. Bumble + Bumble Surf Spray

Need Supply Co. 1. Jordan Dress // 2. Statement Necklace // 3. Alexa Chung "It" // 4. Sugar Sweater
Nordstrom 1. Hue Ultra Wide Waistband Leggings // 2. Nike Free 5.0 V 4 // 3. Topshop Crepe Dress // 4. Slouchie Beanie

Catbird 1. Hammered Knuckle Ring // 2. Egyptian Magic Cream // 3. Fig Leaf Solid Perfume // 4. Campfire Candle

winter essentials

Oh hey, it's been a while. Winter is here and within the first week of November, I pretty much hunker down to my usual cold dark depression/hole, and by the time February and March roll around, I crawl out from under my blankets and look like a Gollum's half-sister with jaundice pale skin, dry hair and candy wrappers sticking to my yoga pants. But not this year! I have spent the past several years honing down my favorite products that I can rely on to bring me out of my sad state. 

See below--the God sends:

After reading a ton of reviews, this has been my favorite nighttime moisturizer.
It holds on to moisture and brightens my face. I love you Cerave.

You can find me on a Saturday sitting on the couch with a pile of clementine remains.
I have been known to eat an entire crate in a day.

Dry winter means even drier hair.
This gives you the nice summer shine without the grease.

Grey jeans> Black jeans. It's okay if they fade and they go with everything.
I don't have these specifically, I'm still trying to justify a $150 pair of jeans.

My oxblood loafers. Just like my trusty jeans, these can go with all shades of neutral,
yet can look both dressy or casual.

Invest in some shades of knit sweaters.
Find ones that compliment your skin tone and they will be a life saver
when you're trying to bundle up in the cold winter months.

Hot beverage! I just like the idea of it.

flesh moves over there is no hurry

Here is my fall playlist via Spotify.  It's a little sad, but I'm always sad when summer has gone. Listen with me.

1. Like a Fool - Superchunk
2. Outfit - Drive-By Truckers
3. Through My Prayers - The Avett Brothers
4. Main Street - Deer Tick
5. I'll Be Your Man - The Black Keys
6. A Case of You - Joni Mitchell
7. Audience - Cold War Kids
8. Pennyroyal Tea (Unplugged) - Nirvana
9. Rich Kid Blues - Lykke Li
10. Revelation Blues - The Tallest Man On Earth
11. Rivers and Roads - The Head and The Heart
12. Do I Wait - Ryan Adams

(images via tumblr)

summer mixtape 01

this is what i'll be listening to, you can listen if you want.

1. anything that's rock n' roll - tom petty and the heartbreakers
2. the house that heaven built - japandroids
3. clear eye clouded mind - nada surf
4. acid tongue - jenny lewis
5. alicia amnesia - butch walker
6. daylights - matt & kim
7. sucked out - superdrag (thanks adam for getting this stuck in my head ALL DAY EVERY DAY)
8. towers - bon iver
9. who loves the sun - the velvet underground
10. safety bricks - kevin drew

Play here.

No feet

Henry:
The woman will sit eternally in the tall black armchair. I will be the one woman you will never have…excessive living weighs down the imagination: we will not live, we will only write and talk to swell the sails. - Anais

 I am not the girl who sits in the theater while the credits roll or waits on the pier until the sun goes down. I don't recite the sentimental lines in books or music to make my point. I don't linger in my bed before I wake up and think about bloody gums and raw moments in the andy warhol diaries. There is nothing deep about my sadness. I am all chipped nails and bruised knees. I like my toast burnt and my sheets unwrinkled. I am easily fooled and highly overrated.

vday whatever

For the past couple years, I was suckered into the mass opinion that Valentine's Day was for chumps. I totally agreed with the thought that "There shouldn't be just one day to celebrate love; why surrender to the commercialization of a made up holiday?" If you walk into any pharmacy, grocery store or mall between December 26 and February 14th you will set your eyes upon an explosion of pink, red, and so many hearts and cuddly bears it would make any sane person gag.

But then I thought, who cares? If there are people out there celebrating a day with their significant other by buying chocolates in heart shaped boxes and roses wrapped in "I love you" print then so what. Don't send your negative vibe out in to the world just because you don't "believe" in Valentine's Day. If you celebrate love everyday like you claim you do (and you don't need vday to remind you of that) then good for you. But if you're blasting on all your social networks your sad opinion then you're probably not one of the aforementioned peeps.

For me, Valentine's Day is cool.  Last year Adam and I made homemade pizzas and tried to prevent Huxley from dying from a tragic chocolate-eating death. I'm not the biggest fan of the color pink (unless it's neon) and red is alright. I like stuffed animals holding hearts. I used to be a huge stuffed animal fan when I was little, almost in a creepy way. And chocolate is something I take with my daily vitamins. Plus, America makes a whole lot of money from the sudden frenzy of last-minute Valentine gifting. I say it's a win-win. For all ya'll single people out there--hold tight. One of these years you will be given your very own delicious chocolate rose and sentimental card. Until then you can pay tribute to Galentine's Day which is equally as fun (guys, i'm not sure you care so much one way or the other..)

update: i had to add this photo

winter style

i'm heading to nyc in 2 weeks so i thought i would gather some wardrobe inspiration for the colder weather ahead.

tips:
- colorful beanies
- basic bottoms
- bright scarves
- all neutral
- fur accessories
- bulky coats over jackets
- mixed prints

what i've learned from instagram

1. everyone thinks they look good in the rear view mirror of their car (it must be the light?)
2. anything but starbucks is an unacceptable brand of coffee to be seen drinking
3. a photo of you in your underwear is not considered slutty as long as there is a filter applied to it
4. your make-up-less face looks a lot like your face with make-up on (lucky you.)
5. you have the greatest boyfriend in the world because he is always giving you flowers
6. you must be buying you music legally because you always have album art to go with the screenshot of the music you're listening to
7. my dog is still cuter than your pet
8. you are so wild and crazy by posting a picture of your alcoholic beverage during the day
9. "instagram obligation" - if someone is always "heart-ing" your instagram photo, you feel obligated to "heart" their photos back
10. iphone users feel superior to android users and they show this by always using emojicons
11. #everyoneisacomedianwiththeirhashtags #andifyoucanreadthisthanbravo
12. you all are very good at arranging things to fit into a square
13. fashion bloggers have an unlimited supply of macaroons
14. if it's not on instagram, it didn't happen.

(via eat.sleep.wear)

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

christmas decor part one

thanksgiving, check. christmas decorating, check.  we went to michael's and target this past weekend (bad choice) it was incredibly hectic, BUT we did manage to snag some great deals on holiday decorations and crafts for up to 50% off.

at michael's i bought wreath making items, garlands galore, and scented pinecones.  but i thought i would try my own diy with a foam cone and some string and wire straw.  i saw some colorful trees at target, but they were about $20 a pop, so i thought i would try to create my own natural-themed trees.  it's pretty easy, all it involved was some sort of straw coil, glue gun, and tree-shaped foam. 

i also added some bits and pieces of our holiday decor, not quite done yet, so i'll update on our progress in a week or so.

PBB or the Perfect Black Bag

hello. welcome the perfect black bag. and no it's not a celine or a mulberry or a balenciaga.

november outfit for the ones with low bank accounts

i like to spend my free time perusing the online shopping world, pretending to add things to my virtual shopping cart and then sadly realizing that the $300 pair of shoes in my barney's cart won't ever make it to my doorstep. so, i compiled a list of nicely priced items that will add some pizazz (what a gross word) to your closet and allow the banking gods to smile kindly upon you.  

5 things to do this weekend

because i said so...

source

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