Weekend Wrap Up

 precious little white dress i couldn't pass up.

 loving this new bobbi brown scent!

 major score, originally $150 I got it for $30!

revisiting my favorite guilty pleasure.

a new bookstore i just stumbled across, i'm in love.

sunday evenings with marty, doc and einstein. 

ruby red flats, i'm in love.

is it summer yet?

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Five Books Every Girl Must Read

Five books that have changed my world. 

Domino Is Back

Domino has returned, do you have your copy?!

Friday Mornings...

Considering that tax season is over and there isn't too much going on at the office, it's been a pretty smooth week however I'm definitely looking forward to catching some rays at the beach this weekend, relaxing with old and dear friends and wishing I were sleeping in this little dream space. I hope everyone has a lovely and warm weekend! Happy Friday everyone, see you all next week!

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Damsels in Distress

From the genius creator of Metropolitan and The Last Days of Disco, Whit Stillman has done it again with his new film, Damsels in Distress!  

Scenes of a College Campus

As my sister's college graduation draws near, I'm starting to feel a bit homesick for school in Indiana! Yes, I'm admitting I miss waking up early and trekking through a foot of snow bundled in five layers of clothes to get to class. Wouldn't you too if this is where you went to school?! 

Quote of the Day

If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it all. -Oscar Wilde

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Weekend Wrap Up

 obsessing over crop tops. 

 Major girl crush on Laura Spencer and her new

book, I Brake for Yard Sales. You seriously

have to get this great book.

 It's already April and 105 degrees out, lame!

 my other half.

 ten bucks at target and super cute, yes please!

lazy sunday afternoons include a light swim 

and a tanning session.

followed by an evening of relaxing and watching 

this great documentary. 

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College Girls

Where did you go to college?

If you're interested in sharing where you attended college, I would LOVE to know. I went too a small all girl's catholic college in northwest Indiana. You are probably thinking, what a nerd! When I was looking at schools my junior year of high school, a family friend who was at Notre Dame at the time suggested I look into Saint Mary's. Coming from California, I didn't know much about the school but after spending three days touring the campus, I knew that was where I wanted to be. It was everything I imagined and wanted out of a school, small and intimate, old brick buildings, cozy, prestigious but the real hook was all the girls I met were charismatic, down to earth and extremely well rounded students! And although I had the freedom of participating in activities across the street at Notre Dame (going to the football games, taking classes, being a part of their clubs which I did in fact do) there are no words to describe the sense of pride I have after graduating from Saint Mary's. The nuns may have not been gripping their rulers tightly while I was there but the expectations were high, many invaluable lessons were instilled both inside and out of the classroom, and every professor I had actually knew my name. If you're in the process of looking at schools check Saint Mary's out here!!!

Leading Ladies

Five Things to Know About Giada de Laurentiis:

1. Graduated from The Unversity of California in Los Angeles with a degree in Anthropology, then went on to study at Le Cordon Bleu in France to become a pastry chef.

2.The first cooking job she landed was at Spago in Los Angeles.

3. Is the daughter of the famous Italian actress Veronica de Laurentiis.

4. Stands at just under 5'2".

4. She has published five award winning cookbooks.

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this week's favorites...

attempting to pull the sword from the stone

loving my silhouette with my sweet hat.

waiting in line for thunder mountain.

had to pick up a few of my favorites.

you are never to old to go to disneyland with 

your parents.

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What's Inside Your Make-Up Bag?

I'm always interested to peak inside my girlfriends makeup bags when we're together just to see what it is they're wearing. I LOVE makeup and I'm always curious as to what everyone else is wearing! My makeup routine includes: Laura Mercier brushes, Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer by Benefit,  Chanel and Bloom eye liners, Clinique High Impact mascara, High Beam, Dandelion Blush and Some Kind of Gorgeous Foundation by Benefit, eye shadows by Benefit, Bare Minerals and Bobbi Brown and bronzer by e.l.f. 

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Weekend Wrap Up

 i'm loving this low back on this new top.

five books every girl should own!

watching the storm approach the desert early 

friday evening.

sweet peas and a hand-written note from 

my mother!

spring sugar cookies, they're the best you'll ever have.

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Spring Must Haves

I know I'm a little late in posting this year's spring must haves, so here is what I'm thinking, wishing and dreaming about, hmm I'll just go ahead and add them to my long spring wish-list. Don't you just love that petticoat, I think I'm going to go ahead and order it now!!! 

(1. Yellow Hunter Wellies $125 2. Multi Layered Reversible Petticoat $74 3. Essie: Orange, It's Obvious   4. House of Harlow 1960 Chantal Sunglasses $125 5.Sequin Striped Tote $49 6. The Print Fabric Hat $19.90 7. Spotted Matinee Blouse $95 8. Lunch in Paris $5.59 9. Seville Wedge Espadrilles $128 10. Floral Printed Denim Cuttoff $68 11. Dot-Gleam Dress $188 12. Essential Twill Ankle Pants $15.80)

Hair Styles

Since it's starting to get warm here in the desert, I've been sporting messy side braids. They're quick, easy, beachy and in my opinion super gorgeous. 

b spot

When it comes to the perfect fragrance, I think Benefit hits the spot. Unfortunately they no longer carry one of my all time favorite perfumes, B Spot! Get with it Benefit gals and bring it back! If anyone knows where you can still buy this please let me know!

Weekend Wrap Up

 a little treat my mom picked up for me :)

isn't this pin-board fabulous, i think so!

 a little pampering was needed this weekend.

high school portraits of my grandparents i found

 at my aunts today that i'm reframing. 

 an accidental purchase my mom made on amazon 

that i hope she's not returning and secretly gives me.

 the easter bunny was quite generous this year and 

gave me these great m.e. cookbooks. so excited to 

try them out!

the perfect easter card from the parents.

another easter bunny treat that i just love!

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