Chocolate is Love

I'm so excited to announce the new edition to my family. I recently became the proud new mama to a 8 week old chocolate lab and his name is Charlie Brown.

Gifts That Give Back

Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away and what could be sweeter than buying a gift for your loved ones that also gives back to an important cause. The gifts I have listed below give 5% or more of every purchase to a charity of your chose from a list of more than 100 organizations long. 

Emerald City

Bright colors alway make me a happy camper i.e. here. But, as of late I have been particularly attracted to deep, rich shades. Cue the emerald dress parade:

1. Ginnifer Goodwin in Topshop 2. Kate Bosworth in Tom Ford 3. Gweneth Paltrow in Elie Saab 4. Elie Saab in S/12 rtw 5. Elie Saab in S/12 rtw

The silks, satins, lace, and sequin on these gowns are so lovely I had to find a way to implement their grandiosity into my own wardrobe. 

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Heel Condoms?

When I first ran across this product, I was hesitant to check it out fearing that the link would send me to some icky foot fetish porn website. But my curiosity got the better of me (as it always does) and what I found was a total shocker. 

Jennifer Maestre

Simply put, Jennifer Maestre is amazing!!! Inspired by the sea urchin, this South African native actually sharpens, cuts, and sews hundred of pencil pieces together to make these beautifully organic sculptures.You can check out the rest of her pieces here!

Color Inspiration: Neon Yellow

My week got off on the wrong foot. I got three wisdom teeth pulled (eek!!) and have spent the last three days in bed recovering. These citrus toned details are a great pick-me-up for an otherwise grey and snowy day.

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Iceland Queen

If only I could go even 5 minutes wearing white before getting a stain {sigh}.

OPI [Hearts] Nicki

After much anticipation, Nicki Minaj's new OPI nail polish collection is finally here and the colors are her signature bright, bold, and fun style. I'm so excited to try them all!!!

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How To Catch A Fairy

Step One: Carry a lush woodland in your necklace!!

I was in awe when I came across this beautiful jewelry line by Mai McKemy. Her pieces are feminine, whimsical and detailed beyond words. McKemy personally creates each item in her Woodland Belle collection and stated "I'm always seeking to put a new twist on nature-inspired designs, while celebrating the timeless quality of natural forms." This jewelry makes even the worst green thumb (i.e. mine) feel capable of maintaining a little piece of nature.

Is it just me or do these succulents look so real?