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February 14, 2018

Heart Shaped Style for Valentine's Day

April 5, 2017

FASHION: Minimalist Hair Clips

Isn't it great when something can be cute and useful? No, I'm not talking about YOU (but I see you, girl), I'm talking about these adorable minimalist hair clips, which aside from being totally chic and spunky, also manage to keep your overgrown bangs outta your face.

I think we can all use something that keeps our spur-of-the-moment, midnight-in-the-bathroom-cut bangs out of our faces while we wait through the mandatory grow out phase, only to trim them again when we see the one good photo of ourselves with bangs and wonder why we don't try that look again.

But, duh, you don't have to have semi-regrettable bangs to use these hair clips. Basically any hair you have will be enhanced by these metal designs. Can you imagine a world in which your hair was not improved by the silky silhouette of a cat's tail? Didn't think so.

Some of my current favorite minimalist hair clips for you to drool on:

1. Heart Hair Clip 2. Circle Hair Clip 3. Triangle Hair Clip

4. Moon & Gem Hair Clip 5. Cat & Whiskers Hair Clip 6. Honeycomb Hair Clip

7. Gold Metal Halo 8. Heart & Arrow Hair Clip 9. Pineapple Hair Clip

10. Cat Hair Clip 11. Diamond Hair Clip 12. Star Hair Clip

There's just something about the simplicity of these accessories that appeals to me. I'm on the hunt for perhaps a moon shaped hair clip so I can maybe wear my hair down for once without having to constantly touch it and shove it behind my ear. See? Cute AND useful!

Which hair clip is your favorite? Or are you more into maximalist hair accessories? I'd love to see those! Do you or do you not NEED those whiskers in your life?!

July 22, 2013

STYLE: Swimsuits & Beach Accessories

I've got swimming on the brain because, as you read this, I'm probably lazing away in a delightful New Hampshire lake. I say probably because I might also be lounging beside it, playing board games right near it or some other super lazy bones situation, depending on the exact time of day.

My new bathing suit is a retro-style red halter top with a cute little skirt. It is literally the exact same bathing suit I've had for years, except just in red rather than my previous aqua. That is SO not my style - I like to switch it up and try new things with clothes, but when you find a bathing suit that works it's hard to ~~swim~~ walk away. I half spared you from that terrible pun, so you're half welcome.

Having a brand new swimsuit doesn't stop me from peeking around at these other awesome numbers. Nothing will ever quench my shopping thirst - NOTHING. Enjoy the fruits of my obsessive labor!

RED HOT

In honor of my new red swimsuit, I'm bringing you some red hot looks that offer a little something extra. I love how the polka dot swim dress and the heart print peplum suit are all cutesy and innocent, but the cool mod look of the belted suit is all power. Red is versatile!

Some Like It Haute One Piece // Splice of Life One Piece // Beauty on the Shore One Piece

POLKA DOTS

Duh, there was obviously going to be a polka dot section. Polka dots add a retro flair to any bathing suit, not that this black Esther Williams suit needed the help. The white suit has great retro elements - length, ruching, neckline - but the pop of turquoise gives it a cool modern twist. This blue number flips the swimwear script with a full black bow over the chest. I know I would never stop tying and untying that thing. Bonus entertainment!

1940's Polka Dot with Aqua Cabana Suit // We've Got the Beach One Piece // Beach Blanket Bingo One Piece

RUFFLES

Ruffles are a swimsuit feature that I'm always drawn to, but that I generally avoid for myself. I always hear they "enhance your bust line" or something similar via ridiculous magazine-speak articles, and I am generally trying to do the exact opposite. I love the girly nature of ruffles, especially around the waist like on this purple bikini. The yellow suit will make you look and feel like a human pinata, which I am suddenly very into. This navy suit is like an evening gown for the water! She even rocks it with an armful of bangles. BRAVO!

Freya Pier Spot Ruffle Bikini // Yellow Ruffle Bandeau Swimsuit // One Shoulder Ruffle Swimsuit

NAVY STRIPES

Navy stripes are very nautical so they tend to pop up a lot in swimwear, which is fine with me. I love a good bold stripe and these suits show how you can wear it in very different styles. The bikini has great feminine accents and a high waist for a pin up look, while the skirted suit is almost dress-like and the peplum one-piece is all modern and architectural.

Striped Marley Bikini // Playa Dress Up Two-Piece // Beauty on the Shore One Piece

FLORAL

Floral swimwear will always be classic, but it definitely doesn't have to be boring. This bright bikini has a 60s watercolor feel and the daisy-print one piece is also very retro, while the yellow suit offers a more modern take on florals with a uniquely shaped top to boot.

Sun Decked Out Swimsuit // Red, Red Rose Swimsuit // 50s Style Floral One-Piece

UNEXPECTED PRINTS

You'll always keep 'em guessing in unexpected prints like these. Trust me, they will never see these coming! With most things, I often think "the weirder the better" and these suits sure do fall in line with that. This sloth just wants to hang at the beach with you and your pals - are you gonna be the one to tell him no? DIDN'T THINK SO. Shine like King Tut in a metallic gold number to let everyone know that you are beach royalty. Or you know what? Just slap some unicorns on your crotch and nips and call it a day.

Sloth Swimsuit // King Tut Swimsuit // Mythical of the Wild Swimsuit

FUN BEACH TOWELS

Even though I usually only buy them once per decade, I'm always eyeing cute beach towels. Usually that means fun fish prints or whatever, but these vintage-inspired girly towels are something totally new. Flash some pin-up lady love at the beach while showing off your own swimsuited glory!

Retro Lipstick Beach Towel // Hey Sailor Beach Towel // Tiki Party Beach Towel

COOL POOL FLOATS

The pool float industry has really stepped up its game lately! It used to be that if you wanted to get wild you'd opt for that giant alligator float that pretty much everybody else had too. Now you can fold up in a pretzel and pop into a donut hole to catch your rays. This floating table is giving me all kinds of ideas - there's even a cooler in the middle. With my love of card games and my juvenile refusal to EVER get out of the water, this might be the float of my dreams!

Pretzel Pool Float // Aqua Floating Table // Gigantic Donut Pool Float

What do you wear in the water? Are retro suits your kryptonite or are you more of a modern gal? Would you like to pull up a seat at my floating table?

p.s. Don't miss my DIY Beach Coverup from a T-Shirt tutorial from last summer - it is SUPER easy and people get all impressed with you anyway!

March 20, 2013

BEAUTY: Rainbow Heart Nails

I'm all about bright colors, but sometimes I love the juxtaposition of a colorful rainbow against a muted background. This gray manicure with rainbow hearts fits in with that theme and it's perfectly fitting for this first day of spring, which just so happens to be snowy, slushy and super sunny.

[L to R: Seche Vite topcoat, Light Grey by Forever21, Innocent by Sinful Colors, On a Trip by Wet n Wild

and Blue Me Away! / Mellow Yellow / Coral Reef by Sally Hansen]

I just hand drew the hearts carefully with the nail polish brush by making two dots (for the top of the heart) and connecting them into a point at the bottom on the heart.

Next time I would use a lighter green (probably mint green) to make it show a little brighter.

I'm working on a DIY nail sticker made from nail polish, which was how this manicure was supposed to be created originally. It's been tricky, but I think I've found a way to make it work. I'll post a tutorial as soon as I have a final product worthy of showing!

xoxo,
Michelle

February 14, 2013

DIY: 12 Awesome Heart Crafts

Partly because it's V-Day, but mostly because I love all things heart related, I've compiled a list of fun and do-able heart themed DIY projects for your perusing pleasure. Click through for full instructions.

SEQUIN HEART SWEATER

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HEART PRINT JEANS

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WOODBURNED HEART RING

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HEART ELBOW PATCH

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PAPER HEART WALL ART

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HEART BLANKET

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SEQUIN HEART T-SHIRT

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HEART MASON JAR

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HEART RING

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POM POM HEART PILLOW

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FELT HEART HEADBAND

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EMBELLISHED HEART TIGHTS

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Happy Valentine's Day!

xoxo,
Michelle

February 11, 2013

ROUNDUP: Eat Your Heart Out

Doing mushy stuff for Valentine's Day is all well and good, but the real fun of this holiday is seeing/coveting all of the fabulous heart-print goodies available this time of year. Second only to Halloween for me in terms of holiday themed shopping (simply can't resist witchy goodness and wigs during October), this is the best time o' year to scoop up pink and red lovelies. Here's some hearty stuff that I've been eyeing lately: