Night of Frolic

(Watercolor by Caitlin McGauley)


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"Sisters, All Hallow's Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes and run amok!"

-Hocus Pocus


(One of my childhood favorites!)

Fall in the City

(Images via Fashion Gone Rogue)

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I can't imagine a more wonderful place than New York for ringing in the fall season. These images of Karlie Kloss for the September issue of Vogue Japan certainly bring that dream to life. My favorites from this shoot include the cape in photo one, the shoes in photo seven, and the earrings in photo nine.


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"Don't you just love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address."

-Tom Hanks as Joe Fox, You've Got Mail

Monday Musing

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We can all use a little reminder sometimes.

Make today the day you start taking your own advice- you know, that advice you're always giving other people and never actually believing in yourself?

Happy Monday, friends!

XoXo

Quoted: Coco Chanel

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“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

-Coco Chanel 

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Music Info:
Artist: Bebel Gilberto
Song: Samba de Bencao

Quoted: A to Zoe

(Images via 1, 2)


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"As far as I can remember, every dime I ever had went to something extravagant. I would rather spend more, buy fewer items, and have them forever."

-Rachel Zoe


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A little midweek pick-me-up, my loves! You can view Rachel's gorgeous Spring 2012 collection here!

Happy Wednesday!

Weekend Wishes: Twirl

(Images via Belle of the Ball)

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Wishing you all a beautiful weekend!

I hope you find something to celebrate this weekend, something that gives you the undeniable urge to twirl around in your frilliest frock!

XoXo

Weekend Wishes: Kick Up Your Heels

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Cheers to a sparkly, fabulous, bubbly summer weekend!

See you on Monday!

XoXo

Friday's Fancies: When in Doubt

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Friday always calls for a certain level of celebration, if you ask me. And after the week that's been had around here, make that a double. Step one in my hopes of overcoming this week, is sharing a new Friday's Fancies with you. This week's theme is 'red,' and honestly, that says "kick up your heels, let down your hair, paint your nails, and hit the town" to me! I've found that red can truly be a girl's best friend- there are tons of ways to style this vibrant color to fit your personality. Seeing as I usually subscribe to the more is more philosophy, here are a few simple tips for making quite the impression in your favorite shade of red!

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(Image via Matchbook Magazine)

Red lips will always be classic and pack a punch.

(Be sure to read the Matchbook Magazine article (page 40-41) featuring their 12 favorite shades.)

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Red nail polish is a tried and true staple in any girl's styling repertoire.

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Red shoes (flats or heels) manage to spice up any outfit that falls a little short of fabulous.

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An LRD is a showstopper no matter what.

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Make it yours, and own it. Incorporate red into your wardrobe to fit your personality. Isn't that what fashion is about anyway?!

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My favorite way to wear red?
With other vibrant colors and gold accessories.

(Set via my polyvore)

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"When in doubt wear red."

-Bill Blass

Weekend Wishes

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(All images via the very talented Caitlin McGauley)


Miss Chanel always knew exactly what to say, no?

Wishing all of you a very beautiful weekend!

XoXo

Two of My Favorite Things

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Happy Tuesday, loves!

When Brad and I were in Nashville a couple weeks ago we had the most incredible dinner at this local establishment. The best part of the meal (aside from the pineapple mojito!) was a gourmet gruyere, hickory bacon macaroni and cheese- of which both of us desperately needed a second helping. Since then, I can't get this quote out of my head. 

Isn't it just perfectly fitting?!

Bright Red Lips

 (Images via The Wedding Chicks)

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For those who know me well (and even those of you who only know me through my blog), you know how much I love bright lips. I personally don't think there's any better (or more glamorous) accessory a girl can throw on than a pop of color across her pout. I believe there's a flattering color out there for every stylish lady, you just have to look. And, really, what better way to make an entrance or catch someone's eye?! When I came across this breathtaking photo shoot I was instantly smitten. I imagine on my wedding day having bright lips (and nails) just like the beauties in these images.

Doesn't it make for some truly stunning photos?!

Swoon. . .

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(Images via The Wedding Chicks)


"I can't imagine becoming bored with red - it would be like becoming bored with the person you love."

-Diana Vreeland on red lipstick


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