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| Darling S/S 2012 Lookbook |
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Darling Spring/Summer 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
ShoeMint May/April Haul

ShoeMint's offerings have become increasingly tempting. This spring I purchased two swoon-worthy styles: The Jill criss-cross wedge sandal in a vivid coral hue, and the Bridget sandal in leopard print.

The Jill has a 1 3/4" wedge and is ridiculously comfortable. I was very impressed with the comfort of this shoe, my only complaint is that the back zip does seem to stick and takes some patience to get on and off.

The Bridget has a 1 1/2" wedge. I tend to flock to flat scrappy sandals, but I find them to be rather uncomfortable. The Bridget gives enough of a height boost to avoid the pains that come with wearing completely flat sandals.
Both styles have been very popular on the site, but in the past they have brought back past styles and colors, so it is always smart to keep checking back for additional stock in your size. Pin It
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Top Ten: Printed Shorts
Memorial Day is widely recognized as the kick off to summer. With pleasant weather in store for us, printed shorts may just be in the cards. They are the perfect excuse to show off your tan & toned gams! I mean, why else would I be suffering through my bazillion lunges? If you need some help in the bronzing department, I highly recommend Michael Kors' Leg Shine. Not only does it smell terrific, but it also gives your legs a flattering bronzed shine! Check out my top ten picks for graphic shorts below:
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| {top} 1) Kenny Pin Up Shorts $143 @ Shopbop; 2) Joie Layana Shorts $158 @ Shopbop; 3) Dolce Vita Agustina Ikat Shorts $154 @ Shopbop; 4) Blue Violet Shorts $148 @ Anthropologie; 5) Something Else Metamorphis Short $134 @ Shopbop; {bottom} 6) Printed Canvas Shorts $49.95 @ Gap; 7) 3" SHORT IN ANTIQUE PAISLEY $59.50 @ J.Crew; 8) Wayne Rope Print Shorts $365 @Barneys; 9) CO-ORD FLORAL PRINT SHORTS $70 @ TopShop 10) Rosette Panorama Shorts $50 @ Madewell; |
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Nautica Color Series Watches: Perfect for Summer
Summer is undoubtedly my favorite season. Beginning in January the countdown for summer is in full swing. When resort-wear starts making its way into stores, and I am bundled up in my massive loop scarf I find it to be a natural reaction! Last year I went on two warm weather vacations early in the year, so by contrast this spring has felt like chilly torture! I haven't really had the opportunity to enjoy my spring attire unless you consider striped boat-neck tees and Sperry's to be particularly exciting! I am longing for sunny days on the beach and bold colored accessories.
Last year, I purchased a bright colored plastic teal watch from Target, but admittedly it looks a bit juvenile. Nautica has released a new color series of unisex watches (NSR 100 Color Series) that capture the fun of summer without looking cheap or childish. The sporty watches come in a multitude of colors and are available for $95 each, and if you sign up for e-mails on Nautica's website you can get 20% off! It is time to get shopping! Pin It
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| Blue Color Watch $95; Green Color Watch $95; Purple Color Watch $95; Pink Color Watch $95; Orange Color Watch $95; all @ Nautica |
Last year, I purchased a bright colored plastic teal watch from Target, but admittedly it looks a bit juvenile. Nautica has released a new color series of unisex watches (NSR 100 Color Series) that capture the fun of summer without looking cheap or childish. The sporty watches come in a multitude of colors and are available for $95 each, and if you sign up for e-mails on Nautica's website you can get 20% off! It is time to get shopping! Pin It
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Cheap Thrills: The Statement Bubble Necklace
The J.Crew catalog never fails to tempt me with beautiful and often overpriced things. After putting it down, I'm convinced I need that sweater in five colors, and of course a belt, shoes, and a statement necklace to match. I frequently fall victim to such ploys, but when the J.Crew models recently tempted me with their striking bubble statement necklace (pictured above) I resisted the $150 price tag. After all, I needed that money for the eight thousand color combinations of J. Crew's Cece ballet flats I am prepared to purchase! After a bit of searching, I have found an equally pleasing statement necklace in a similar style and colorfor a mere $39. I can now add a pop of contrasting color to my ensembles and still have a little money left over to put towards bills and ahem J.Crew related expenses. JOY!
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| J.Crew Bubble Necklace in Citrus Lime $150; Yellow Bubble Bib Necklace $39 @ Ily Couture; Bubble Statement Necklace $39 @ Ily Couture; J. Crew Bubble Necklace in Turquoise $150; |
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Shopping Report: Madewell Favorites
I used the pleasant weather we experienced on Easter weekend as an excuse to do a little bit of shopping. I didn't go crazy, but I did stop into Madewell to pick up the polka-dot flats I've been lusting after, and a beautiful celestial chart scarf.
| the polka-dot sidewalk skimmer $98; Starsign Storyteller scarf |
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| the polka-dot sidewalk skimmer $98; Starsign Storyteller scarf |
I've been busy breaking in those flats, first wearing them with my Hudson cherry jeans, then with this knit "embossed basket" Anthropologie dress (now on sale), and later I wore the scarf paired with a grey James Perse tee and my fave J.Brand Twill jeans in Navy.
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Casa y Cucina: Shrimp Tacos
Summer is a time for sun, drinks, and seafood! It isn't quite summer yet, but my husband and I decided to whip up some shrimp tacos with a twist. Frequently fish/shrimp tacos are served with some sort of slaw, usually yogurt or mayonnaise based, but the hubby isn't a fan of coleslaw, so we stuck to fresh veggies, spices and olive oil.
| Shrimp Tacos served with a side of black beans |
Shrimp Taco Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Shrimp
Avocado
Tomatoes
Green Pepper
Frying Pepper
Carrots
Crumbled Blue Cheese (or any other cheese of your choice)
Olive Oil
Basil
Red Pepper
Chili Powder
Red Pepper Flakes
Sea Salt
Choice Hot Sauce
Choice Salsa (we opted for Mango flavored Salsa)
Side:
Black Beans
Steps:
- Place shrimp in bowl with a bit of olive oil and a rub of basil, red pepper, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Allow this to sit while you chop veggies and prepare the slaw.
- The slaw was made by julienning a green pepper and a frying pepper and then mixing with fresh shredded carrots, olive oil, basil, sea salt & chili powder. (If you have some on hand, red cabbage would be a great edition to this mix as well).
- The shrimp were sauteed on the stove top with olive oil. (In later summer months grilling the shrimp would add a second flavor dimension.)
- Warm the tortillas, then place slaw, add shrimp, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado on top.
- We topped off our tacos with crumbled blue cheese, mango salsa, and hot sauce, and enjoyed them with a side of black beans and a cold beer.
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| Left: Carrot/Pepper Slaw Right: Prepping Tomato & Avocado |
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Ban.do Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Ban.do's Spring/Summer Collection of accessories is a girl's dream of glitter, bows, colorful gems, and hearts. Everything is wildly affordable, so go ahead, add a bit of color and whimsy to your life with these lovely new arrivals to the Ban.do shop:
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| {top} sunburst bobbi set $20; perfect bow bobbi $20; bermuda rose $50; pom pom flower $15; all @ shopbando {bottom} crystal crush bobbi $20; glitter bobbi set $15; girlie chiffon bow $25; ban.do iphone case $25; ban.do heart tote $20; all @ shopbando |
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Monday, April 09, 2012
Drugstore Detours: Coral Nails With Gold Stripes
After a week of polka-dot nails, I made quick change to coral with simple twist: gold stripes on my ring finger. I chose Wet n' Wild Wild Shine nail color in Blazed as my base. I free handed three stripes on the nail of my ring finger with Art Club's striping nail polish in gold.
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