April 16, 2013
April DIYs
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April 16, 2013
Fashionably Flexible: Day to Night 3 Ways + Pin Your Style Contest
Let’s talk flexibility – in life, in your wardrobe, and in technology. I think it’s something that’s easy to take for granted when we have it in our possession, and something greatly missed when it is not. For example, a great outfit that takes you seamlessly from your day to night plans. Or a great piece of technology like the Envy x2 with Intel Inside® that has the power of two devices in one, both laptop and tablet.
Edun Mesh Back Jumpsuit in Etched Poppies Print by ASOS // Watermelon Tourmaline Ambro Ring by Catbird // Shapes Necklace by Alicia Mohr // Alisson Tote by Christopher Kon // Keyhole Slingback Wedges by Anthropologie
Moroccan Tank Polka by Virginia Johnson // Marrakesh Kick Flare Jeans by MiH // Mini Heart Necklace by ginette_ny // AUDEN Crystal Stud Earrings // Cream Canvas Magazine Tote at Henri Bendel // Black Doodle high Heel Clogs by ANNTIAN
Black Crane Long Strap Dress by Totokaelo // Safety First Brass Earrings by Melanie Favreau // Sailor’s Love Knot Ring by Nested Yellow // Raw Wallet by Rib and Hull // Clio Two-Tone Leather Sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals
But the fun is only starting! Just like Project Runway contestants show off their personal fashion every week, HP and Intel invite you to Pin Your Style. Want to participate in The HP + Intel + Project Runway Pin Your Style Contest? It’s easy and I promise you – worth it!
Pin a photo of the Envy x2 with Intel Inside® via the Pin It button on the Pin Your Style contest page. Then build a board that represents that week’s theme (in this case flexible fashion). Check out the weekly Pinsetter images on the site for inspiration.
Submit your board’s URL into the site to enter, then share your board with friends to earn the most votes!
Win prizes like an Envy x2 with Intel Inside® and a gift card to bring your style to life by getting the top votes for your board.
This post is sponsored by HP and Intel. Pin Your Style with HP + Intel + Project Runway to win chic HP products. Pin now.
Posted In bags, jewelry, shoes, sponsored post, technology, wear it
April 15, 2013
Sunglasses Pouch
I have a really bad habit of just tossing my sunglasses into my purse when I’m through wearing them. And I can’t tell you how many pairs have been laid to rest because of a scratch dead center of a lens. I bet one of these Roxy Marj Pouches might give me a good incentive to clean up my act.
Posted In bags, wear it
April 15, 2013
Mix #24: Still the Water Stood
PHOTO: la femme catherine
Listen on Spotify.
Posted In mixtape, music
April 12, 2013
Happy Weekend
01/ The Human Tower Competition!
02/ Blocks, a photo series of a life-sized block man.
03/ Sweet black and whites of a girl and her tomcat.
04/ This Lime and Coconut Cream Tart needs to happen.
05/ YES to these Zoo Portraits.
06/ You can eat works of art!
07/ Such a fun birthday surprise.
08/ Yes to all things cotton candy, including this lemonade.
09/ Time-lapse video of a full moon rising over L.A.
10/ Need this DIY Bike Bar Cart for summer. And a bike.
This week on Design Crush:
Watercolor Stickers
Grillmaster Serving Trays
Luxury 3 Ways + a Contest
LSTN Headphones
The Statement Door
Sunny Day Sunnies
Canevas Abstract Cushions
Martone Cycle Co.
GoodLife Key Tags
Posted In birthday, create, food, happy weekend, holidays, make it, paper goods, photography, prints, recipes, video
April 12, 2013
GoodLife Key Tags
Two great reasons to get your own GoodLife Key Tag:
1. A feel good affirmation never hurt anyone.
2. It will feel like you’re on vacation every time you walk in your front door.
April 11, 2013
Martone Cycle Co.
It’s been awhile since I’ve crushed on a bicycle company, but yesterday I was introduced to Martone Cycle Co. and now I can’t stop thinking about this lady in red. (Pun only somewhat intended.) The company has a simple setup with one style for men and one for women, each available in five colors. A monotone bike, I love it. (via Camille Styles)
April 11, 2013
Canevas Abstract Cushions
Loving these Canevas Abstract Cushions from Charlotte Lancelot. They feel like a mix of cross-stitch and pixelation, old and new techniques happily co-habitating. The pillow is made from a soft felt base with interwoven strands of wool and will give any room you place it in a healthy dose of color and texture. (via bltd)
April 10, 2013
Sunny Day Sunnies
ROW 1: Kaline at Free People // Le Steel Round-Frames by Illesteva // Snake Effect Wayfarers by AJ Morgan ROW 2: Super Duper Strength by Karen Walker // Stateline at Wonderland ROW 3: Baxter by Rebecca Minkoff // Harvest by aren Walker // Harlm Cat Eye by Quay ROW 4: Harvard Yard by Free People // Retro by Marc by Marc Jacobs // Frame by Acne
Posted In accessories, round up, wear it
April 10, 2013
The Statement Door
PHOTO: Beauti-Tone
I go crazy for a good statement door, it’s essentially the first impression your home makes on your visitors. I’ve been wanting to give mine a makeover ever since I bought my home nearly five years ago, and like a lot of projects simply haven’t had the time to devote to it. So when Sherwin-Williams asked me to participate in National Painting Week I knew just what I was going to tackle with hardly any thought – the off-white entrance to my home that was drab and unappealing and just blah.
When I started pulling together some inspiration to try and zero in on a color I realized I have a serious addiction, I had loads of front doors that I’d been bookmarking all along and had a tough decision ahead of me. Did I want classic? Maybe something more modern?
PHOTO: Décor de Provence
PHOTO: Leen the Graphics Queen
PHOTO: Greg Benson Photography
PHOTO: Beauti-Tone
This door has been on my desktop for months now, so I took the hint and went with it. I used Sherwin-William’s Chip It color-matching site to find the shade I wanted, something a bit brighter than these called Energetic Orange.
My project will be up next Wednesday along with a few tips I learned along the way. There will also be projects from 13 other design bloggers celebrating National Painting Week beginning next Monday, and each day NationalPaintingWeek.com will be sharing inspiration, ideas, and more to get your jazzed about your own painting projects. Get ready, it’s gonna be a colorful week of before and afters!
Posted In house and home, make it, sponsored post