Thursday, August 30, 2012

My 101

Hey! I was doing some blog reading stalking, and I came across one of my favorites, Design Darling. Mackenzie has this amazing list of 101 things she wants to do in 1001 days. I kind of fell in love with the idea. I write in a journal and track things and have goals, but I think this is a perfect way to do it. Its time bound and completely fun. As she stated, it is kind of a cross between a "to do" list and a bucket list. I stole some of her 101 ideas because they are also things that I love. I think many of us blogger girls have very similar tastes/ideas. So here they are, you should check out her blog, she's kind of amazing.


1. Come up with 101 things (February 2011).
2. Bake Andrew a fantastic Birthday cake
3. Move into our first home
4. Gain blog sponsors
5. Obtain dream job
6. Start my own business
7. Redesign my blog to make it a reflection of my personal style 
8. Invest in blog business cards 
9. Go on a shopping spree
10. Be able to better define my aesthetic, in both fashion and interior design.
11. Scrutinize my closet and donate, store, or toss all the things I never wear.
12. Throw my first dinner party.
13. Go skiing
14. Climb a mountain
15. Invest in a classic handbag.
16. Take a cooking class
17. Travel to the East coast – road trip
18. Buy/build parents a computer
19. Drink eight glasses of water every day for at least one week.
20. Make it to the gym four times a week for four months

21. Watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s
22. Read Jane Austen novels
23. Send twenty handwritten notes 
24. Learn how to make macaroons
 25. Take a trip out of the country
26. Organize my paperwork
27. Visit a city I've never been before.
28. Upgrade laptop
29. Subscribe to all those magazines I usually buy at newsstand prices anyway.
30. Attend a blogging conference
31. Make ten blogging friends
32. Go on a Dad/Daughter date

33. Visit my Bestie
34. Make an address book with contact information for family and friends 
35. Send out Christmas cards one year.

36. Organize Recipes in a Chic Way
37. See a real Broadway show with my love
38. Run the full Illinois Marathon
39. Ride on a sailboat.
40. Discover ten new favorite restaurants. 
41. Get a massage

42. Take a self-defense class.
43. Buy and frame my first piece of original art.
44. Throw a Halloween party.
45. Spend a day with my sister

46. Buy something at a flea market
47. Find my best beauty routine.
48. Take a photography/art class
49. Invest in a few basic cookbooks.
50. Invest in ten beautiful coffee table books 
51. Take my dad to a sporting event 
52. Chicago weekend with my mom/sister
53. Expand Vocabulary

54. Make twenty recipes off of Pinterest.
55. See a comedy show.
56. Get family photos taken

57. Prepare a meal using ingredients bought at a farmers' market
58. Send my mom flowers out of the blue.

59. Lose 30 lbs.
60. Read the Narnia series
61. Learn calligraphy.
62. Get a facial.
63. Learn a foreign language
64. Cut my hair

65. See Muse in concert
66. Chicago weekend around Christmas

67. Get my teeth professionally whitened
68. Go golfing
69. Read twenty new books
70. Tory Burch Revas 
71. Go camping (in a pretty place)
72. Revitalize five old pieces of furniture 
73. Go trout fishing

74. Find my signature scent.
75. Bake a friend a birthday treat
76. Go to the top of the Empire State Building 
77. Learn how to can

78. Find a beauty and skincare regimen that works for me.
79. Go zip lining 
80. Have a friend take a portrait for my blog 
81. Find the perfect winter coat
82. See ten so-called classic films 
83. Schedule appointments with doctor, dentist, etc. and go at least once per year.
84. Start a family?

85. Have a picnic 
86. Wear the right shade of red or pink lipstick — and not on Halloween 
87. See a movie at the Avon
88. Go antiquing.

89. Get my masters degree?
90. Upgrade to a DSLR camera.
91. Try five new foods
92. Run on a beach
93. Find my signature cocktail 
94. Get personalized stationary
95. Get an upholstered headboard

96. Post an outfit of the day of my blog 
97. Learn how to arrange flowers
98. Go hiking
99. Make new friends

 100. Learn to French braid.
101. Put $10 into savings for every goal accomplished.


My Life in Snap Shots 














Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Forgetful me...

I completely forgot that I had a Polyvore account.. it has been sorely neglected, but I came across some of my favorites that I have had stashed away for awhile.. enjoy!






fall fashion


AllSaints slim fit shirt
allsaints.com



J Brand mid rise jeans
$340 - farfetch.com


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Brand New Day

So I have spent the past week re-vamping the look of this blog. Hopefully it will spark a bit more curiosity! I have also been coming up with a few more interesting concepts than what I want at J.Crew! I was browsing Pinterest and came across some looks that I love for fall (it isn't any secret that I can't wait), but I was excited to share them.

 1. Black/White Rugby Stripe Boatneck - J.Crew
2. Classic Trench - J.Crew
3. Favorite Fit Classic Chambray - J.Crew
4. Leather Belt - GAP
5. Toothpick fit Jeans- J.Crew
6. Crew Neck Long Sleeve Cashmere Tee - J.Crew

I absolutely think that these things are classic pieces that will transcend all seasons... can not wait for fall so I can don some of these looks!

xoxo

Friday, August 17, 2012

Obsessed...

These are my current obsessions:

Rain- is it too much to freaking ask for a rainy day??? I want it to be cold/dreary/dark so bad... not many people request that kind of thing!

Pretty Little Liars:

Why have I not been watching this show all along?? I have heard about it, but come on it sucks you in!
Its on Netflix, and I catch myself procrastinating just to watch it... oops.

Pottery Barn: As if you really couldn't tell from my incessant rambling about the stuff that they carry. There is just something about their selection and the way they stage stuff. It is very put together in an undone sort of way. It looks good, but people wouldn't be afraid to touch anything or sit down!
Here are some of my favorite  styles-
Fall: I just want the seasons to change soooooo badly!

These Looks from J.Crew: surprise surpise!
Tippi sweater in colorblock stripeCollection cashmere Tippi sweaterCollection double-faced cashmere popoverPaisley appliqué topStretch suiting tankTippi sweater in polka dotMerino turtleneck sweaterShort-sleeve crepe top

Happy Friday!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Wish Lists

Sorry I have been MIA for while... just distracted and busy. I thought I would make this midweek post something a bit fun/light... so I will share my wish lists for clothing/makeup & beauty/ home goods.
Just bear with me this is essentially my fall wish lists for everything...
Collection cashmere long-sleeve tee

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES:

1. skinny jeans - Black, Dark Wash, and distressed
Tippi sweater in polka dot2. J.Crew cashmere crew neck  sweater - flax, black, neon flamingo
3. This J.Crew Tippi Polka Dot sweater
4. this whole outfit from J.Crew
Dream V-neck sweater
Tortoise-button sweatshirtRuffle henley5. J.Crew ruffle Henley top
6. J.Crew button down sweatshirt
7. Black Tory Burch Reevas
8. Classic Black Hunter Wellies
9. Chunky Cable knit sweaters
10. white/ivory soft big Scarf
10. Gray crewneck Merino Wool Sweater
11. Cognac colored leather boots
12. Black suit
13. Gold Michael Kors Watch


BEAUTY:
1. Urban Decay Naked 2 Pallette -Urban Decay - Naked2love the first one, wanting to love the second
2. Josie Maran Argan Cleansing oil - Josie Maran - Argan Cleansing Oil curious as to how it will work on my skin
3. Clinique BB Cream - got a sample from the makeup counter... more coverage than I thought.. great product
4. Origins Plantscription anti-aging serumOrigins - Plantscription™ Anti-Aging Serumgotta start now!
5. Michael Kors - Suede perfume... good fall scent.
6. Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Hydrating Body Butter -.. it just sounds decadent right?
7. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush... such bright colors, but I'm sure they look great on.

HOME:

1. Pottery Barn cozy cable knit throws Cozy Cable-Knit Throw
2. Pottery Barn lit mercury glass globesLit Mercury Glass Globe
3. this whole look from Pottery Barn


4. then just these looks to take inspiration from: