02.21.12 … INSPIRATION
Inspired by Snow White
Keeping with the month’s theme, this entire week is inspired by Snow White . . . and have I got an inspired look for you!! Until tomorrow, check out more of this gorgeous editorial A White Story shot by Paolo Roversi for Vogue Italia.
AIR AND ANGELS
John Donne
Twice or thrice had I loved thee,
Before I knew thy face or name ;
So in a voice, so in a shapeless flame
Angels affect us oft, and worshipp’d be.
Still when, to where thou wert, I came,
Some lovely glorious nothing did I see.
But since my soul, whose child love is,
Takes limbs of flesh, and else could nothing do,
More subtle than the parent is
Love must not be, but take a body too ;
And therefore what thou wert, and who,
I bid Love ask, and now
That it assume thy body, I allow,
And fix itself in thy lip, eye, and brow.
Whilst thus to ballast love I thought,
And so more steadily to have gone,
With wares which would sink admiration,
I saw I had love’s pinnace overfraught ;
Thy every hair for love to work upon
Is much too much ; some fitter must be sought ;
For, nor in nothing, nor in things
Extreme, and scattering bright, can love inhere ;
Then as an angel face and wings
Of air, not pure as it, yet pure doth wear,
So thy love may be my love’s sphere ;
Just such disparity
As is ‘twixt air’s and angels’ purity,
‘Twixt women’s love, and men’s, will ever be.
PALE WHITE BEAUTY
Mark Heathcote
Soft as the moonlight, glinting
Through a veil of silken snow
Your pale white beauty, maudlin?
My hearts beat speaking in overflow…
You with your dark hair roving?
Oh ivory shouldered, queen
There where the barn owl, sleeping?
So quietly calm and serene
There where the raven is feeding?
His talons in the snow,
There with a heart still bleeding
I’ll pray you love me so…
Who’s the fairest of them all?
No Comments »02.17.12 … PLAY
Gems + Girl power
Lots happening this weekend : shooting an editorial for a German magazine, having dear friends in town, celebrating some birthdays and — somewhere in there — catching my breath! I’ll be wearing my favorite necklace (a gift from my sweet friend, Deborah) all weekend! The stones in this Medicine Bag by VK Lillie have super powers (or so the story goes) and I’m hoping they’ll make me feel like She-Ra Princess of Power! { illustration by Naomi ♥ }
And HEY, you can check out my Tumblr for Behind the Scenes of my work and play!
One Comment »02.16.12 … BITS n BOBS
Spot Nail Colors : 10/6
In truth, I could go on and on and on spotting colors from Alice in Wonderland but these are the ones that really spoke to me – Alice’s dress, the very purple Cheshire Cat and, of course, the aptly named White Rabbit. Oh! And if you are really looking to get creative (with steady hands and loads of patience), check out this video by I Have A Cupcake.
{ No Room for the Blues + Flashbulb Fuchsia + Funny Bunny by OPI }
contributed by Janean of due design daily
One Comment »02.15.12 … IN THE BAG
In The Bag • Drink Me Elixir
So maybe you overdosed on sweets this week . . . I have! But do not worry — there’s a remedy to curb those sugar cravings. About two years ago, I started making this healthy energizing drink and it has been my morning elixir ever since! I also have some in my bag most days while on set.
DRINK ME ELIXIR
2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar (I like Bragg)
A squeeze of lime
Some honey
8 oz. of sparkling mineral water
BENEFITS
• Potassium – helps to prevent brittle teeth, hair loss, runny noses
• Pectin – helps to regulate blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol
• Malic Acid – gives properties of being anti-viral, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal
• Calcium – helps create strong bones and teeth
• Ash – gives its alkaline property; aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels
• Acetic Acid – slows the digestion of starch; helps to lower the rise in glucose after meals
USES
• natural remedy for heartburn; replacement for toxic heartburn medications
• improve bowel irregularity; removing toxins from the body at a faster rate
• helps curb sugar cravings
• helps clear up skin conditions and blemishes; gives a smoother texture and complexion
• helps with joint pain and stiffness
• helps to break down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them
• helps reduce levels of glucose
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And may I suggest one of these Wonderland inspired cuties from Etsy for your sipping?!!
a / b / c / d
Here’s to feeling better and looking better – Cheers!
One Comment »02.14.12 … GIVEAWAYS
Valentine’s Giveaway
To celebrate this day, I’m going to giveaway something you will L-O-V-E! Amika™ Triple Barrel Curler is an amazing tool that helps you create curls of any shape and size. This clip-free curling wand features interchangeable tourmaline barrels fused with ceramic for faster styling with less damage. Share in the comments below to enter by answering: “What is your fondest love story?”
(One winner will be selected at random on Monday, February 20, 2012. Valued at $235. Winner will be contacted via email and announced at the bottom of this post.)
UPDATE : And the winner is . . . Kaitlin, who’s favorite is her grandparents’ love story. Congratulations! I also want to thank *everyone* who shared their stories. I enjoyed them SO much! XO
Good luck, my Valentines!
38 Comments »02.14.12 … FACE, HAIR
Ready in 5 Minutes
“I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!” ~ White Rabbit
Here’s a quick hair + makeup video to help you get ready in no time . . . five minutes, to be exact.
TIP – If you won’t have anytime to get glam hair before going out, here’s the perfect solution: While You Sleep Curls . . . . . let’s make that While You Work Curls. Wear the beginning look created in the video to your day job and then take out after closing time! Curls that work for you!
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.
One Comment »02.13.12 … BITS n BOBS
What Valentine’s Day Girl Are You?
This Valentine’s Week we are taking a minute to find our V-Day Style. Whether you are the girl who can hang with the dudes on game day or the girl who believes in fairy tale happy endings or the girl who is leather clad all day everyday . . . we have the perfect looks for you!
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Contributed by Alex – the art director for LF clothing and the gorgeous fashionista who also runs Go Fashion Lane blog. Loads of inspiration and eye candy!
Which V-day girl are you and why?
2 Comments »02.13.12 … INSPIRATION
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland
This Valentine’s week is inspired by Alice in Wonderland (I can’t help but think of that crazy Queen of Hearts!) and I’m so excited! To start, check out one of my longtime favorite photo shoots; shot by the amazing Annie Leibovitz for US Vogue December 2003.
Tiffany blues + ruffles and ribbons + curlicues = W O N D E R f u l
One Comment »02.10.12 … PLAY
Love + Languages
How cute are these cards? (Replicated here with a twist by the very lovely, Naomi ♥) ) I couldn’t resist them.
A few years ago I read a great book called The 5 Love Languages and it really helped me understand why certain people give and receive love in different ways. I had friends that I would compliment or give gifts to and they wouldn’t respond very strongly but when I spent quality time with them they felt so loved and appreciated. This book really dives into the five different love languages and helped me to identify not only how I personally receive love but how to tell what makes those around me feel loved.
This weekend is the Grammy’s, one of my favorite events! I’ll be getting one of my favorite singers ready and glaming it up for some parties! Grab a girlfriend or two, a box of chocolates and watch the red carpet for Best & Worst dressed! Who are you excited to see perform?! Florence + the Machine and Mumford & Sons were brilliant last year! Excited to see what this year has to bring.
Lots of love to you, duckies. xo
No Comments »02.09.12 … HAIR
While You Sleep Curls
This is one of my favorite tricks for getting curls. It works amazing on those strands that never, EVER seem to hold . . . And better yet – all while you sleep!
TOOLS
cotton stretch band (I like the ones from American Apparel.)
spray gel
TIP
Bigger sections = bigger waves/curls
Smaller sections = tighter waves/curls
