I think a lot about great style is showcasing who you are as a person, and highlighting the pieces and accessories that tell your story. But let’s be honest- there is a serious art form to bookcase styling.
Good styling can totally make or break a bookcase, so I’m going to let you in on some styling secrets and tricks that make your selves insta-worthy.
Is there anything more warm-weather-esque than a little crochet detail?
When I saw this blue crochet dress on Pink Blush I just about died. With the seasons changing into warmer weather I love throwing on a dress that is breezy and comfortable that can go from day to night with just adding a jacket or switching the shoes.
Let’s talk about one thing that’s totally BS about being an adult.
Vacation time.
Sure I get it, in the working world there’s stuff that has to get done. Like all the time.
But I miss the blissful days when I got a full week for Thanksgiving, a month off for Christmas and another week for Spring Break. Those were the Glory days.
Not anymore. In the real world you get about two weeks. Total. For the whole year. Let’s just say sometimes I feel like some sort of addict that was made to quit cold turkey.
So this weekend I’m boycotting. I’m headed for a long weekend of Bliss in the sunshine for a little R&R. It might not be a full week, but I’m hoping for a little break from my day-to-day life, and the bi-polar weather that is a Colorado spring. (Seriously, the spring snow storms March-May have GOT to stop.)
About a year ago I was dying to own one of these Grid bookcases, but wasn’t finding any that were the right size for my space, so per usual I went to Papa J (my dad) and asked if he’d help me make it.
Let’s talk about the underrated star of any good wardrobe: basics. Seriously guys, basics are SO underrated! People go crazy over the latest trends and prints, but forget to spend time and money on the main wardrobe staples.
Think of how effortlessly chic the French are…all basics.
For someone whose wardrobe largely consists of black clothing, my go-to accessory has always been a bright lipstick.
3. Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss and Blush in 13 Corail Incandescent – This cream lipstick is amazing. Not only does it smell delicious, it looks so creamy and beautiful and only needs one little swipe to cover your whole lip. It’s a bit pricy, but I’ve had mine for over a year and wear it at least once a week. It’s also a beautiful product to display on your vanity. Every color is great, my personal favorite is this pinky red shade.
4.Givenchy Le Rouge in 303 Corail Decollete– A pink-toned coral encased in a leather tube, it doesn’t get much better than this. You’re gonna look and feel fly as hell, I promise. Love the 303 shoutout.
5. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl – This is the badass siren red you need in your collection. It’s matte but moisturizing and goes on so easily. If you’re feeling daring, put it on in a moving car or subway without a mirror. It’ll do wonders for your reputation.
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to wear more hats.
Sometimes I think we take New Year’s resolutions too seriously. We think that all the sudden we’re going to wake up craving celery instead of chocolate and are magically going to drop 10 pounds. We’ll start investing our finances in stock portfolios instead of splurging on shoes, and finally find the time to volunteer more.
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. I love how everything and everyone takes on new energy during the springtime. It’s as though you can feel everything that was dormant over the winter shaking off its sleepiness and wiggling into new life. Song birds start to sing again, little buds start bursting forth new colors and iced coffee seems extra inviting on a warm afternoon. On that note, if you’re anything like me, you love stealing away a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to sit at a coffee shop, sip on a creamy latte and dive into the pages of a new book. During this spring season I recommend grabbing a blanket and some sunshine and sinking your teeth into one of these great reads.
This past weekend my friends and I threw a birthday party.
I love any good excuse to throw a party and celebrate, but this was particularly special because we were celebrating a Leap Day birthday. Rare right? There’s about a 1 in 1,500 chance that you’re born on leap day so naturally we had to do it up right- a girl only turns 6 once right?
I’m a total denim girl. I probably wear it five times a week, and couldn’t be happier about it. Sure its fun to mix it up every now and then but the majority of the time you can find me rocking some skinny jeans. Currently I’ve been living in these, but also love the way Paige denim fit, and they’re usually long enough for my 5’12” frame. (Took you a minute didn’t it?)
