Things i LOVE Thursday

Looking for a cute clutch to carry

I usually carry hobos or totes, but lately, I'm wanting a roomy clutch to stash my stuff in. The Medium Leather Carry-All Pouch from American Apparel is currently on my wish list.

You write until you come to a place where you still have your juice & know what will happen next & you stop & try to live through until the next day when you hit it again. You have started at six in the morning, say, & may go on until noon or be through before that. When you stop you are as empty, & at the same time never empty but filling, as when you have made love to someone you love. Nothing can hurt you, nothing can happen, nothing means anything until the next day when you do it again. It is the wait until the next day that is hard to get through…

Reading this quote by Ernest Hemingway

I love it when a story gets inside my head and demands to be written.

Listening to Sia's "Day to Soon"

Sia has so many good songs, but this is the one that's been on repeat this week.

Following Burger and Nails on Tumblr

Feed your burger obsession while getting your nail art fix by following Burger and Nails, a delicious blending of two things you wouldn't think go together. Also, my burger and nails were featured last week.

Having a kitchen spa day

No need to empty your wallet for a trip to the spa. Your kitchen has everything you need for a day of beautification. I love searching online for different beauty treatments. This video by missglamorazzi is great for reviving dry hands.

Shopping Swirl by DailyCandy

A couple of weeks ago I ordered these Charlie My Love shoes from Swirl, and was super excited when they arrived this week. Soft leather, gold studs, and blue soles marked down to only $19! Swoon. If you are not signed up for this sample sale site, you are missing out.

What are you loving this week?

Wear a Little Sunshine

Nordstrom

This darling romper from Miha is just made to wear on a sunny day. Drapey folds and release pleats are the perfect details to let you stand out in a sea of sun dresses and daisy dukes. Pop on over to Fashionista for a chance to win your own Sabina Chiffon Romper.

What do you like to wear during the hot summer months?

DIY Earring Photo Frame Holder

I meant to post this tutorial a couple of months ago, but silly me forgot to post it. This is a great way to display your earrings while working them into your room's decor.

Supplies:

picture frame

door screen or heavy mesh

exact-o knife or rotary cutter

scissors

hot glue gun

glue sticks

Step #1

Remove the glass and use a knife or rotary cutter to take off the back of the frame so that you get this.

Step #2

Using the glass or filler paper from the frame, cut a piece of mesh to fit into your empty frame.

Step #3

Place the piece of mesh inside the frame and make any adjustments so that the mesh is flat against the inside of the frame.

Step #4

Hot glue the mesh to the frame. You may want to use pins or a popsicle stick to press the mesh into the glue.

Step #5

Let the glue cool then flip the frame over and hang your earrings on the mesh.

Now you have a pretty way to display your earrings!

Thoughts on StyleMint

A few days ago I received my first t-shirt from StyleMint. I had mentioned earlier that I was interested in seeing what kind of t-shirts Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen would design. Sadly, I do not own a T from The Row, so I cannot compare StyleMint to their high end line...

StyleMint T's are exclusively designed for StyleMint members and are manufactured in limited quantities each month. T's sell for $29.99, and you have the option to skip a month if there is not a style you like.

I decided to try the Fillmore in grey/navy stripe.

The shirt is made from a poly/cotton/rayon blend and has a roomy fit and generous v-neck. I ordered a size 2 (small-medium), but the shirt fits a bit wider than what I was expecting. I don't usually tuck shirts in, but I think the Fillmore looks much better tucked in, which is how it is modeled online.

Overall, I am happy with my T and am excited to see what styles are offered next month.

Will you be trying StyleMint? Where do you shop for t-shirts?

Things i LOVE Thursday

Hearting this journal

BookJournals.com has a ton of fabulous journals featuring covers from books. There is even an entire Nancy Drew section!

Wanting the Year of Color June Ring from Kate Spade

This pretty metal ring is a bit tongue-in-cheek and would be a fabulous conversation starter.

De-stressing with a little yoga

Moving can be stressful, so I have been working a little yoga into my daily routine.

Eating at IKEA

To some this may look like a disgusting plate of meatballs, but to me it is the best incentive for trekking 30 miles to the Swedish furniture store. If I can fill my tummy with Swedish meatballs and leave with a box of princess cakes, I'm good.

Reading Penelope by Marilyn Kaye

I love this movie, so I was excited to find the book and have spent the last few days devouring it.

What are you loving?

Sale! Sale! Sale!

There are so many sales going on this week, so I had to share some of my favorites.

Shop the summer sale at Topshop where items like the Kate Ruffle Blouse by Yuki and the Yellow Apron Style Tunic are 50% off.

Shop Shabby Apple and take 20% off nearly everything with code SUMMER20. Now would be a great time to stock up on their dresses.

Through July 10th, Urban Decay is holding a friends and family sale where you can take 25% off your purchase with code FFSUMMER11.

Cambria Cove is closing and is offering 75% off sitewide. Special shout out for the Whoopie Pie Maker by Babycakes, which is marked down to $11.99, and the Painted Ladies Boxed Cards by Pacific Connections - Lacquer Box, which is now selling for $4.99.

Through July 8th, Tarte is offering 20% off with code FRWRK. Too bad Tarte for True Blood is excluded.

What sales are you shopping?

This Week's Fashionable Weddings

Everyone loves a wedding, or so they say. I actually find weddings rather boring. A cookie cutter ceremony, cheaply dressed bridal party, and bland reception food do not make an exciting event. However, I do enjoy thumbing through bridal magazines and oohing over weddings where the budget must rival the revenue of a small country. This past week saw a smattering of celebrity weddings.

America Ferrera

People.com

As June dwindled to a close, the former Ugly Betty star tied the knot to her longtime boyfriend. Besides the smiling faces, the most important detail of this picture is the dress by Amsale's Christos label.

Kate Moss

Fashionista

The super model wore a custom wedding gown by John Galliano. Not exactly a groundbreaking fashion moment but very pretty.

Instyle

Charlene Wittstock

The Daily Beast

This year's other royal wedding happened in Monaco. Despite rumors that the future princess tried to escape just days before the wedding, the ceremonies took place with all the pomp and circumstance as if nothing had happened. I really doubt the rumors are true. The couple had been dating for several years, so surely, she knew what she was getting into when she accepted his proposal. Of course, if the rumors are true, it must be dreadful to be held captive in a foreign country where they have made you their princess...

For the civil ceremony, the new princess wore a robin's egg blue, Chanel pantsuit. Later that day, she wore a seafoam gown to the celebratory concert.

Mail Online

The next day was the big wedding ceremony where the bride wore an off-the-shoulder Giorgio Armani gown, which took 2,500 hours to make.

The Daily Truffle

Daily Mail

For the gala dinner, the bride wore an Armani Prive cocktail dress, which I think is my favorite look from the weekend's festivities.

What do you think of celebrity weddings?