Happy {Exploring} Weekend

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yippee skippy for the weekend!  i don't have much planned this weekend (besides finding the perfect b*day outfit) so i think i will try to get out an explore...

try some new restaurants, shop at some new stores, hike a new trail...

what are y'all up to this weekend?  prepping for super bowl?  perfecting a recipe?  partying it up?

hope you enjoy whatever it is you're up to this weekend!

xoxo

Forever Frugal Friday - Steal vs. Splurge

happy friday people!

while perusing the internet yesterday in search of items for my b*day wishlist i saw these cute nine west caridad wedges and thought, those look pretty fantastic.  they didn't make it on the wishlist but were an item i planned to keep my eye on. 

today, i saw these cutout suedette wedge sandals and thought i was having a moment of deja vu and had just seen them somewhere.  and then i remembered the nine west ones.  i actually like the forever version better (not only in price) as they are the perfect transition piece right now in LA.  the nine west ones scream spring/summer to me and the forever ones are winter leading into spring.  perfect! 

B*Day Wishlist

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one week from tomorrow i will be turning the big 3-2! 

i still haven't quite figured out how i am already 32 (nor have i accepted saying the number outloud...i'm 32) but am planning to welcome 32 and all the goodies that come along with it. 

my mom has requested wishlists as long as i can remember, and let me just tell you how much fun i have creating them :)  i have a few items on my wishlist that i hope to unwrap next week, and i thought i would share my wishlist to all of you! 

i'm not asking for much...just some glitter and gold!

i am wishing to cheat on my paleo diet with some amazingly sinful cupcakes, cake, desert, whatever - i just want a sweet treat in my mouth (that's what she said). 

i'd also really enjoy that queen dainty cobra bracelet to find it's way onto my wrist. 

it's okay to be a pig...about saving money.  i have had my eye on this pig bank to hold all my scrilla for some time now and since it is cute enough to display, it will also be a daily reminder to fill it up!

love, love, love this gorjana love ring set.  i mean it says love on the rings.  what's not to love?

check back tomorrow for some more wishlist goodies!  8 days left...

Word Up Wednesday

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Flatlining...

Being a shorty, I always tend to go for heels. The higher the better! Anything to make my stubs look a little bit longer. I turned my nose up at flats and balked at the idea of ever wearing them...

But all of a sudden, everyone was wearing flats. Super stylish bloggers, actresses, and style icons were all wearing them!  And now that my eyes are open, they can't stop looking at all the glorious flats around!

(clockwise from the top)

Beatrix/Adena/VECTRA3/Orlas

Tough, yet lady like flats are my current obsession.  In fact, this past Saturday at Casey's Irish Pub I couldn't contain myself and had to compliment this lady on her incredible flats (and of course ask her where she got them).  I want to wear them with everything, but most likely colored denim or boyfriend fit jeans.

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Cap-Toe Canvas Ballet Flat/Neon City Flat/Louisa 2/Darby Glitter Loafers

My other flat obsession is sparkle, shine and neon flats.  Okay, the neon obsession and sparkle obsession are nothing new for me, but in a flat shoe, oh boy oberto!  Perfect for LA days and the perfect accent to complete any outfit.  In fact, Doux Rousse dedicated any entire post on how to wear those amazing J.Crew Darby Glitter Loafers (did you know they are currently on sale!!) and it appears those shoes go with EVERYTHING! 

So now the question is which ones should I get?  What is your essential "flat" outfit?  Which flats are your favorite?  Am I the only one "flatlining" out there?

Song Of The Week - Hey Ya

Obadiah Parker - Hey Ya from Ryu Lekranty on Vimeo.

Apparently I am way behind the times in finding this gem of a song. 

This past Saturday at CW, they played this song to stretch out to after class and almost every single person was asking immediately who was covering the original spectacular version by Outkast.  I see the cover was done way back in 2008, so I am feeling a little silly with my sudden obsession with this somewhat old song. 

In any case, Obediah Parker has a beautifully smooth, melodic voice and the rest of the songs he covers are equally wonderful but "Hey Ya"  is by far my fave!


Happy Weekend!

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whew...this has been the longest shortest week ever.  work was just nutso this week!  so happy to have a weekend again to refresh, hang with friends and root on the 49ers (sorry Sweet Nothings). 

here's to a wonderful weekend to you all and i'll be checking in again on monday!

xoxo

Forever Frugal Friday

I am majorly obsessed with the sheer prettiness of this Scallop Lace Top.  It's the perfect piece with jeans but has the ability to be dressed up also.  I actually am loving the ensemble the model is wearing.  It looks like she didn't try at all and yet she still looks flawless and gorgeous.  Okay it totally helps that she is 5'9" and has incredible hair, but still...I think this top could really work for just about anyone!

Song Of The Week: Rack City

Happy Hump Day! I made an executive decision to take Tuesday off and turn my 3-day weekend into a 4-day weekend - WIN! After a delightful weekend with the awesome jamie of all trades, B and I thought a little excursion out of LA would be a great idea. So we did exactly that, and left for Palm Spring Monday morning at 8:30 AM!

On the drive out we listened to all sorts of music that ranged from 80's to Classic Rock to Country to 90's and of course some Hip Hop. I was introduced to the rapper Tyga a few weeks back by B and didn't think much of him. Then "Rack City" came on not once, not twice but three times during our round trip drive, and wouldn't you just know that the third time was most definitely a charm for me. This chorus will get stuck in your head (warning), but that's okay because the song just gets me so pumped up. I am hoping it makes it into rotation at circuit works soon...

Forever Frugal Friday

I love me a good bangle, or a few good bangles all worn at once to be quite honest.

When I saw my gf Spry sporting this kick ass Spotted Feline Bracelet last Saturday, I was instantly jealous I did not already own it.  This picture does not do the bracelet justice as it seriously is an awesome piece that every fierce gal should own.  It adds a little flair or spice (which ever you prefer) to even the sweetest of outfits. 

Meow!