{fashion mixology}

I just read this wonderful blog from A Beautiful Mess by Elsiecake. 
Such a great idea to work with 8 different pieces to create 8 looks.
Kudos Ms. ElsieCake!

reblogged from: 

A Beautiful Mess by elsiecake

Fashion Mixology: 8 Outfits from 8 Pieces

Hi friends! It's time for a brand new round of Fashion Mixology styled by Emma! The concept is simply this... We take 8 pieces of clothing and make 8 different looks with those pieces. Shoes and accessories don't count. The goal of this feature is to inspire confidence and ideas to stretch your wardrobe farther!

Outfit Details (each item worn is only listed the first time it appears): Look 1- Top c/o ModCloth, Skirt/ModCloth (no longer available), Shoes/Jessica Simpson Collection, Sunnies/H&M Look 2- Top/Threadsence, Skirt/American Apparel, Headband/Our design-coming soon! Shoes c/o Spotted Moth, Look 3- Dress c/o ModCloth, Clogs c/o Lotta From Stockholm, Look 4- Dress c/o ModCloth, Clogs c/oLotta From Stockholm, Clutch/Red Velvet, Look 5- Boots/Hunter, Tights/TopShop, Hat c/o American Apparel, Look 6- Sweater c/oRuche, Jeans/Jessica Simpson Collection, Satchel c/o ModCloth, Look 7- Socks/J.Crew, Shoes c/o ModCloth, Look 8- Scarf/DIY here. XO! 

{daily inspiration} Roy Barloga

how lovely are these photos? nothing makes me happier than these trees.  Roy Barloga, you are a genius!

spanish moss

southern crossing

summer light

rolling oaks

{daily inspiration} gathering...

in the woods? count me in.

{bonadrag.com} new items

bonadrag has updates their site, and there are some mighty fine pieces.  to be adored collection is simply lovely.

bonadrag.com by aint-lovegrand featuring babydoll tops

To Be Adored polka dot dress, $228
To Be Adored babydoll top, $180
To Be Adored wrap blouse, $340
To Be Adored babydoll top, $180
MANIAMANIA cuff bangle, $220
In God We Trust heart necklace, $40
In God We Trust "I like you" Sweet Nothings Heart Necklace, $40

{daily inspiration} flowers

just a good ole' bouquet of pretty flowers.

{outfit inspiration} a day at the office

outfit inspiration by aint-lovegrand 

River Island party shoes, $48
Mulberry handbag, £695
Oscar de la Renta 24 karat gold jewelry, $1,150
Chanel hammered earrings, €376
Marc by Marc Jacobs metal jewelry, $98
Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color, Nude Vanille, $48

{valentines day} is just around the corner

happy monday-- hopefully this will make your day brighter.

reblogged from A Beautiful Mess:

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe

from A Beautiful Mess by elsiecake

With Valentine's day steadily creeping up on us I thought it would be fun to make a little festive hot chocolate treat. Behold darlings: pink hot chocolate and red velvet hot chocolate! Share one of these with your bestie or your Mr. Tis' the season for chocolate, and pink, and appreciating the loved one's in your life.

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate, makes 2 servings.

Needed: 4-5 cups milk, 1 cup dark chocolate chips, 2-3 drops red food coloring.

Pink Hot Chocolate, makes 2 servings.

Needed: 4-5 cups milk, 1 cup white chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup.

For each of these beverages the method is the same: in a small pot heat the milk over medium heat. Add the chocolate chips and continue to stir constantly as they melt and incorporate into the milk. Add the syrup or dye. Serve with whip cream and cozy up with someone. :) Enjoy! xo. emma and elsie

{daily inspiration} james and the giant peach

in the mood for a little Roald Dahl.

{Vintage Sunday?} Louise Brooks

who was the woman behind the bobbed hair cut? Ms. Louise Brooks brought to light the infamous flapper hair do we all have come to know as the quintessential hair of the roaring 20's.  From her humble beginnings as a modern dancer in LA to an affair with Charlie Chaplin; Louise was ahead of her time. Her soft Betty Boop-esque beauty and very strong demeanor made her a true ICON and one of my lovely inspirations.

{DIY love}

it's been a while since i posted up a DIY, and this one from Nest was just too cute to pass up. happy crafting!

reblogged from NEST:

DIY Blanket Cape

It is the time of year when you really just want to coze up in a blanket and never leave the house. When that just isn't possible (rude) I offer a stylish solution in a DIY Blanket Cape that is basically a hipster snuggie. I am TOTALLY COOL WITH THAT.



My husband, Willie Dictionary, wrote the incredibly beautiful music that is so good I want to stop the tutorial just to listen. But hey, we have a blanket cape to make!

{olivine} brass jewelry

this custom jewelry line from olivine is simply lovely. "sign" or should i say "type" me up!

custom necklace by alexa $45

custom kissing couple necklace $45

photos source: olivine

{friend time}

had a lovely time with my friend Lisa in Carmel for two days. Wish we were there now-- a beautiful place by the sea.

{outfit inspiration} Seafoam

thank you Seychelles for the beautiful outfit inspiration.  It just reminds how much i adore my trip the light fantastic shoes! enjoy.

Photo source: Sea Foam