Well...you know how the song goes. If I had lots money to burn, I hope that I would give much away...but if I still had a little left over, here are a few items I would splurge on.
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| Marc Jacobs |
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| Dior |
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| Issa London |
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
designer profile: amanda uprichard
I had a slight dress emergency a few weeks ago and ran into a local boutique-style department store in a last ditch effort to find something to wear and I fell in love with a new designer: Amanda Uprichard!
Her dresses are effortless unlined silk and make you feel like a movie star. I want every style; they are currently sitting in my Nordstrom e-shopping bag (waiting for me to decide if I "need" another one)!
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| Love the ease of this style. The black version could quickly become a "go to:" in my closet (Nordstrom) |
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| Sweet and simple! (Nordstrom) |
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| This is the style I purchased, but I got a pattern...I want another one! | (Nordstrom) |
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| Love, love this top and this color! (Nordstrom) |
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| Bad iPhone photo of the dress I bought. |
Monday, May 2, 2011
spring cleaning
What is it about spring that just makes you want to de-junk, de-clutter and make fresh starts?
The only way I can tackle the clutter, is one project at a time...so this weekend was jewelry. I have a ton of fun & random jewelry that I find everywhere, dresser, night stand, car, office...i can't seem to keep it organized (and will confess to "misplacing" the occasional earring or necklace), so I am trying something different. I still have a nice jewelry box my husband gave me years ago that houses my nice jewelry, but I decided to take the drawer of my nightstand and convert it to a jewelry drawer. After an hour, with no luck at Target looking for drawer organizers that would help keep everything tidy...I came up with an idea: Ice Cube Trays!
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They are perfect for small necklaces, rings and earrings! Now each piece of jewelry has a nice tidy little cubby! I borrowed a few square serving bowls from the kitchen to house bangles and a few larger necklaces and now I feel like I can find everything!
Friday, April 29, 2011
In honor of the Royal Wedding...
I thought I would post pictures of some fabulous wedding dresses. I am very happily married, but still LOVE wedding dresses and secretly would love to re-marry my hubby just so i could shop from another one!
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| Perfection from J.Crew |
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| Another J. Crew Beauty |
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| Love Anthro's new Wedding line: BHLND |
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| Dreamy from Lazaro |
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| Clean, simple and beautiful |
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| Last, but not least: Vera |
Who says you can't look cute while you sweat...
As a runner and frequent gym-goer, I spend about as much time in athletic gear as I do in "normal" clothes. When I started training for my first distance race, I decided it was time to invest in well-made, comfortable and most-importantly cute gear to keep me motivated. Every major milestone was marked by a new little addition to my workout wardrobe. I have also found that the better I perceive I look while sweating, the harder I work!
I am gearing up for a half-marathon tomorrow and started think about the key question "what to wear." Here is a little sneak peak into some of my favorites that are just a functional as they are fabulous!
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| My favorite tank...it has seen me through quite a few half-marathons and even my full. I love the new colors and patterns! |
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| Fun alternative to shorts and perfect for a gym day! |
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| These crops from Lululemon may look average, but what they do for your legs is worth the high price tag! |
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| I love the new tops from GapBody, so cute and comfy you may want to wear them outside the gym too! |
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| Longer length, light weight and perfect for summer runs...and cute colors too! |
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
white!
I love white dresses and Easter has come and gone (in that south that means white is officially "allowed")...so it is time to start the hunt for the perfect one! It has been a few years since I bought a white dress, but after a major closet-clean-out/eBay selling spree, I find my closet lacking in the white dress department. Here are a few lovely ones I have my eye on.
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| Simple from J.Crew...makes me wish for a trip to the beach. |
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| I love a simple lace dress. Paired with the right accessories, this could be a wardrobe staple for the summer! |
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| The design of this one is perfect for a pear shape (like me) |
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| Probably my favorite...from Milly, naturally! |
Monday, April 25, 2011
personal style
To me, style encompasses so many areas and is ultimately the way you present yourself to the world. You can have your own way (or style) of doing just about everything: speaking, dressing, decorating, organizing, working...
In order to get this blog officially up and running, I thought I would share with you a little about my style and why I love leaning about others.
Fashion:
This is hard to narrow down; if forced to choose one, I would say I aim to be classic and put-together with a pretty/feminine bent. I am not sure I always accomplish this, but my wardrobe is always a work in progress.
Decorating:
Simple, neutral, clutter-free
Organizing:
I unfortunately tend to practice "out of site out of mind" so there are stacks everywhere of things still "to do" and a lot of things crammed in drawers that I want to be "out of mind."
Communication:
I am a talker and my husband would say "over communicator."
Why style?
Style is something that can be so personal, the way one presents themselves to the world around them tells a lot about who they are. I am constantly telling my husband that I want people to walk into our home and say "it looks so much like you!"
What is one word that would describe your style?
In order to get this blog officially up and running, I thought I would share with you a little about my style and why I love leaning about others.
Hill's Style...
Fashion:
This is hard to narrow down; if forced to choose one, I would say I aim to be classic and put-together with a pretty/feminine bent. I am not sure I always accomplish this, but my wardrobe is always a work in progress.
Decorating:
Simple, neutral, clutter-free
Organizing:
I unfortunately tend to practice "out of site out of mind" so there are stacks everywhere of things still "to do" and a lot of things crammed in drawers that I want to be "out of mind."
Communication:
I am a talker and my husband would say "over communicator."
In one word; you aspire for your style to be:
Sophisticated Why style?
Style is something that can be so personal, the way one presents themselves to the world around them tells a lot about who they are. I am constantly telling my husband that I want people to walk into our home and say "it looks so much like you!"
What is one word that would describe your style?
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