Anthropologie Love

I received a few emails about the Urban Outfitters dress I posted below- and after much searching you are right- it seems to be either out of stock or just unavailable. So sorry about that! I found this Anthropologie dress that is similar and just as perfect, so hopefully if you wanted to order the other one this will make you happy too!

I also loved this top- perfect for summer:

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Just a few things that I'm...

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{1. headband 2. dress 3. necklace 4. DVF dress 5. Kate Spade ring 6. Cynthia Vincent for Target sandals}

Christina Aguilera Transforms Ozzy's Mansion

You may remember this home from the popular reality series, The Osbournes, but soon after the cameras stopped rolling, Ozzy and Sharon sold their rocker-themed mansion to mega pop star Christina Aguilera. Although it's a bit over the top IMHO, I do think she did a great job at making the space reflect who she is.

{Photos Instyle}

I read somewhere (so who knows if it's true) that she turned Jack's old bedroom into a hair salon and that the closet above is Kelly's old room! Can you just imagine?!

Balance is Key

If I had it my way, our entire house would be decorated with white furniture, adorned with whimsical accents, and have an ever-so-slight touch of shabby-chic for comfort. Knowing full well that the boy would up and leave if that were the case (ok, he wouldn't leave, but he wouldn't be happy!) I have to be really conscious about finding pieces that fit both our personalities. Balance between femininity and masculinity is key, so using colors like black (timeless), gold (classic), and mixing them with earthy accents is a surefire way to appease both design tastes under one roof.

If you're skeptical of going with such a scheme in your entire house, try it out in a bedroom, office, or guest bathroom. Even one space with a more 'masculine' feel can make a big difference.


I also love the way this color scheme can be carried into the living room and dining area without being too powerful. Keeping the walls free of color and by adding in white elements like the dining chairs below, will help break up the space so it's not too dark or overbearing.

My faves to complete this look-


Chair, Pillows

Happy Tuesday xo

Girl Crush: Natalie Portman

I'm absolutely in love with Natalie Portman. I've been stalking her hair color as of late, so when I saw these photos I immediately saved them to show my stylist. I think I'm definitely ditching my highlights and going for a darker look at my next visit.

{Photos by David Slijper for Elle, via}

Perfection.

Sweet Tooth

I'm falling hard for this all-white dessert table by Amy Atlas. I've had such a sweet tooth lately; it's really bad. I'm talkin' coconut macaroons, shortbread cookies, white chocolate covered pretzels, etc, etc, etc. The problem is, we live by this amazing bakery and I can't seem to keep my car from taking me there every few days. But this must stop- I need to practice some self-control!

{Photos Amy Atlas Events}

Are those marshmallows on a stick dipped in white chocolate with sprinkles? Lord help me!

PS. I did a guest post over at Le Musings of Moi yesterday and it was so much fun! Thanks, Summer :)

Bed Head Envy

When I saw this photo shoot for Elle Italia's March issue I was super duper jealous. Not because of the gorgeous model or because of the cute Burberry and D&G garments. (OK, I lie, maybe a little bit jealous of those things)! But no, really, it's the 'bed head' hair that left me dying!

{Photos Fashionrouge}

I've tried for years to get that "just rolled out of bed" look and have constantly failed- ending up with a greasy, lifeless mess. I've tried it all: washing/ not washing, air dry/blow dry, product/no product- no such luck!