Just a selection of things I’ve pinned or repinned on pinterest recently.
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Author: Hilary Baumann (page 37 of 83)
Inspiration: http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2012/01/modern-vintage-leather-trims-silk-hermes/
So I don’t have a Herme’s Scarf, or the lovely YSL ring, BUT I have some larger cocktail rings I’ve never really worn that would look good in place of a broach on a scarf.
I DO have this vintage scarf I bought on ebay
and the ring was my grandmother’s.
I’m using a long rectangular scarf instead of a square. I threaded one side through the ring one way and the other side through the other way and tied a loose knot in the back so the ring was secure and wouldn’t fall off. I let the ends trail off the sides because the scarf did not start as a square like hers.
I love so many things in this store that it’s hard to choose. I was in the store for awhile because a storm had blown in just as I was getting there and it seemed like a better idea to stick around to shop longer than planned than to try and make it to the car.
That gave me even more time to find items I liked and in the end I decided I had to limit myself to one item. I chose this bracelet because of the unique clasp and flexiness of the metal. Very versatile and cute and works well with my watch and some other items.
No brand name on the tag or the bracelet so I don’t know where you can find one though I think it was about $20.
What’s inside:
- Birchbox and Color Club® Custom Collection in “Put a Pin In It” : love it, I’m thinking the other shades are enticing as well.
- twistband™ Lace up for Fall
- The Brush Guard Variety Pack
- Fekkai Essential Shea Shampoo & Fekkai Essential Shea Conditioner : scary ingredients. Didn’t even bother running a custom report on this one after taking a closer look. Add in that it would cost $50 total for shampoo and conditioner and I’ll pass on buying a full size version any time soon.
- Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25+ : This BB Cream is a 5 according to a custom report with the Cosmetics Database. The big problems are parabens. For me two additional problems (for breakouts) are talc and dimethicone. I tried it on anyway… it just was all wrong for me.
- BVLGARI Mon Jasmin Noir : again with the synthetic fragrances
Bonuses:
- Madewell Coupon for $25 off a purchase of $75 or more (sorry, this one is not sharable.)
- Digital Download: Tristan Prettyman http://www.tristanprettyman.com/bb
So favorite things from this box: nail polish, hair tie, and brush covers.
Unboxing video:
via YouTube
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I absolutely LOVE this color for summer. The one problem however is that it chips quickly.
I’ve tried several different base coats and several different top coats. 2 layers of nail polish, 3 layers. Every time is seems to last maybe 3 days tops before starting to look really bad.
Most of the other Essie polishes I’ve tried last about 5 days and even then they don’t deteriorate so quickly. So if anyone knows of another color that looks the same but last longer I would love to know!
Correction: It’s “Boat House” and I’ve found a nail polish to replace it with I think!
This is one of the other items I picked up at Blooming Boutique in Rehoboth Beach DE in early August. Mud Pie Navy Geo Mod Tie Tank Dress (#810232S)
It’s a really nice versatile dress. Easy to wear because it’s stretchy and it can be dressed up with the right shoes and a cardigan but it’s also very comfortable and casual enough to, if you wanted to, wear it as a beach coverup.
I actually tried this on early in the week, liked it but didn’t know if I really needed a dress but then ended up spending the week looking at other dresses and comparing it to this one. So I finally went back and bought it (though it took me a bit to figure out where I had tried it on at.)
I have worn this with the navy wedge sandals I got at Payless and a white cardigan to a meeting. The ends of the ties have little gold metal toggles.
The only thing I wish were a little different were the cut in the back on the shoulders, it could be a little wider to more easily cover regular bra straps. Would be better with a racerback bra (or again, cover with a cardigan if you’re worried.)
Again with the preppy pattern, it reminds me a bit of the greek key pattern.
REALLY really happy with this purchase.