bling bling

Check out these bad ass pieces of work from Pamela Love, Laura Levy, and Sara Horne--one NYC based designer and two (cool for school) SoCal based up and coming jewelry designers.  One of whom designed costume jewelry for Pirates of the Caribbean! Digging the turquoise and studded stones.

Sin City

mafia

red lips won't quit

mirror mirror on the wall

it snowed at kaskade

Fabulous?

Fabulous? Or not? 

I can't say that I'm not excited for Vegas. The lights, the glitz, the getting dressed up in your tightest dress...(uhg). But I can tell you now, I may become suicidal after day 3. 

I'll keep you posted.

The Packing List:

• 2 semi-classy Vegas-approved ensembles found here & here 
• 2 five inch heels, 1 backup wedge
• 1 Tao Beach approved bikini from Mikoh Swimwear.
• 1 coverup that doesn't stain easily
• essential rouge YSL lipstick
• 1-2 pairs cheap sunglasses 
• 5 hour energies
• coconut water 

The Agenda:

• Kasakde at the Marquee 
• Rusko at Rain
• Can't stop won't stop

Case of the Monday's

I find that every Monday I repeatedly have a true Case of the Monday's. After spending all weekend wining 'n' dining, not working out, overindulging myself... it's once again, back to square 1.

One way to boost your immune system/kickstart your routine back into "healthy mode" is by juicing. YES, fresh, green JUICING. 

I have a couple of particular delicious recipes that give you the goods while not comprising the tastiness. Make an extra batch to store in a mason jar and bring to work! Makes for a quick healthy snack.

Green Gamer:

1 apple

1 orange

1 celery stick

2 carrots 

spinach & kale

= THE DANKITY DANK

 

I know what you're thinking…. mmmmmmm ;)

  

more great recipes here!

day off? DIY

Pot painting DIY.

This is a fun/mindless hobby of mine. It's super easy, non-time consuming, and you end up with cute decorative pieces you can put around your house. Especially if you love  chevron prints  :)

All you need:

• 1 pot
• 1 basic paint brush
• 1-2 paint colors
• baby succulents

 Big pots & mini pots!

 Put them outside your doorstep, on your window sill, by your bedside table.  Succulents are great no fuss indoor plants (for the person who does not like indoor plants). They require little water and they rarely die! 

big saturday… decorating time!

BIG SATURDAY

Need some home decor inspiration? Why not color coordinate those shelves you don't use with those books you never look at. Makes for a pretty palette that catches the colorful eye. 

Find some cool coffee table books at second hand book stores & stack them on a chair or table. Add matching peonies or colorful flowers!

Since you probably are like me and don't have an antique LV trunk (yet), find a vintage trunk and decoupage it or paint it!

images via pinterest

where the turf meets the surf

A day at the races...

There's nothing that oozes summertime class more than getting all dolled up to go hit up the ol' Del Mar horse races. I can't think of a better excuse to smack on YSL bright red lipstick, an obnoxious hat (I'll never wear again), and drink mint juleps all day long? 

Caution: may cause irrational betting

Mint Julep Recipe:

• 4 fresh mint sprigs
• 2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
• 1 tsp powdered sugar
• 2 tsp water
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