Gray Match Is a Beautiful Trend
April 7th, 2012
I spoke about the trend of matching makeup to clothes, now matching nail polish to your shoes is also becoming popular. When I was in high school we changed our polish every night to match our outfits, but never a pedicure! Seems a little time consuming, but beautiful non the less.
Do you do this, I may start now … cause I’m really liking it!
Happy Saturday and I hope your days are more exciting than ever right now. I have a fun new contest next week, can’t wait to share it with you!
Thanks for reading and commenting….you guys are the best! XoX
Bella
My Favorite Five Right Now!
October 12th, 2011
So much DRAMA in five little pieces. My favorite FIVE right now!
Guinevere Loop & Fringe Shoulder Duster Earrings
Sequinned Tux Blazer from Victoria’sSecret
Cowlneck Poncho Victoria’sSecret
All five items are on my shopping list right now. Shades of gold, creams and soft cashmere always represent Fall to me. Do you create want lists? I find it comes in so handy while shopping!
Happy Wednesday Dolls!
Bella
Currently Obsessed With …
August 12th, 2011
Finally ordered these sunglasses, I’ve been dying to emulate this picture as my avatar for Twitter and Facebook!
I want to hang these everywhere, such a happy, colorful piece!
Confetti systems http://www.confettisystem.com/
Honeydew Lime Popsicles, I live in Arizona, what can I say, it’s HOT here!
Honeydew Lime Popsicle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (3-4lb) ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 5 ounce Dixie cups
- 20-30 Popsicle sticks
Directions
In a small saucepan, heat water over medium/high heat, add sugar and continue stirring until completely dissolved. Let cool.
In a blender, add your melon, lime juice and syrup and blend until smooth. Carefully pour mixture into your 5 ounce Dixie cups, filling 2/3 of the way.
Place in the freezer for 30 minutes (set your timer), insert your wooden sticks, and continue to freeze until the popsicles are completely frozen, about 6 hours.
When you’re ready to enjoy, cut and tear the Dixie cups off of the popsicles and voila, enjoy! see image below
Makes about 20 popsicles
Have an AH-mazing weekend luvs!
Bella XoX
recipe via http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/
Pink and Orange Inspiration … Color Blocking At It’s Finest!
August 10th, 2011
A little pink and orange inspirations for your Wednesday. I have been a long time fan of these Brian Atwood pumps. While saving up to purchase them I came across this Alexander McQueen Wool Crepe dress. Wow is all I can say, color blocking at it’s finest!
But before you crush your budget, maybe save up for the heels, and find an amazing look alike for the dress! That’s what I am going to do.
Looking forward to restarting my DIY dining room project again tonight. Last night’s progress, I completed over half the table!
Hope you had a lovely Wednesday?
Bella xx
Clean Lines of White
June 14th, 2011
My perfect day would start off with my desk looking similar to this one! Type A personalities must always have everything in it’s place. The clean lines of the white are so inspiring and lends itself to my taste.
The only thing I see missing are my favorite Swarovski pens and maybe a crystal paper weight.
Happy Tuesday Luvs
Bella
photos via we heart this
My Two Favorite Things This Week
June 11th, 2011
Victoria’s Secret is seriously one of my favorite places to shop online. Always the 80′s ROCKER Chic at heart, so I will never conform to the norm!
Edgy, sexy, and feminine are what I tend to lean towards. With that being said, ummm I am over 40, sooooo I have to be cognoscente of that when selecting outfits. And that is why I love VS. Not only can you find fun and flirty, but you can actually find garments with just enough cover-up to be appropriate!
The pants above are so comfortable to lounge in, and when I’m poolside it gives me a great option to wear with my bathing suit top. I paired it with the t-shirt {second pic}, to complete the flowy & billowy look. It works!
What are your choices for summer wear, where is your favorite place to find lounging attire?
Hope your week was FAB-ulous!
Bella
It’s A Gold-rush Tuesday
May 31st, 2011
After a long weekend, some of us take more time to get back into the routine of life. Lovely dinners, with champagne kisses close off this Memorial Day. And now it’s Tuesday, back to reality.
“Make new friends but keep the old ones; one is silver and the other’s gold”
Hope your Tuesday is FAB!
Bella
In The Still Of The Night
May 30th, 2011
Luxurious linens and breakfast in bed, after fun filled weekends is the best. Just enough time to reflect of moments spent with family and friends you cherish.
With our lives so busy these days, I feel it is important to take the time for ourselves. Even if it’s only for an hour, just enough to secure your thoughts and compose your future dreams. One of my favorite times of the day is when the lights go off and all is still and silent. I usually have a candle burning on my bedside table and my drapes open to gaze at the stars. The peacefulness of a candlelit room, the flicker of the flame against darkness is so soothing.
It’s now time to blow this candle out.
Bella
pics via citified blogspot
Time to celebrate being a woman!
May 26th, 2010
Time to celebrate being a woman … Embrace all that you do, & own it! I will be having crazy fun this weekend going to see the most girlie movie of all, Sex and the City. I don’t care if it’s good, relevant, or commercial. You see the point of the this movie is to celebrate all that you are! An opportunity to be silly, dress up, have a cosmo, and just have fun.
Embrace your day, wake up and pretend your dressed like this! Put on your most beautiful outfit, make a date with your girls and have a blast!!! I plan too …
pics via {victorias secret}
Life is Pink
May 25th, 2010
And Victorias Secret has brought the images above and placed them in a bottle …
The scents are heavenly
Life is Pink Wish Pink Eau de Parfum,$32. A romantic blend of peony and vanilla, Wish Pink is the ultimate girly girl. Addicted to love and lipstick. Always the center of attention. Collects pretty things. Finds excuses to dress in the frilliest frocks. Wears diamonds and pearls. Nails painted pink. Adores a scent that’s soft and romantic. Young hearts love free.
Life is Pink Live Pink Eau de Parfum, $32: A bright blend of passion fruit and raspberry nectar, Live Pink is uniquely creative. Independent thinker. Inspired by art and photography. Shops for vintage clothes. Listens to obscure bands. Takes risks. Craves culture. Passionate about changing the world. Likes a fragrance that’s bright and bold. Everything’s coming up daisies.
Life is Pink Hope Pink Eau de Parfum, $32: A fresh blend of strawberry and jasmine petals, Hope Pink is a natural beauty. Comfiest in a pair of worn jeans and a faded t-shirt. Lives in flip flops but prefers bare feet. Treasure hunts at the local flea markets. Writes poetry. Picks wild flowers. Always outdoors. Loves a fragrance that’s clean and fresh. Love in, peace out.
Available at www.victoriassecret.com
Newest Addition To My Closet
February 26th, 2010
Victoria’s Secret $78
With Spring in the air, I can’t help but dream of beautiful spring dresses. So today, look what I found. My closet looks like a BLACK hole literally! So much Black….I have now made it my goal, to only buy COLOR for a while.
I ordered this amazing dress from Victoria’s Secret today. It has a T Back and a built in bra. I purchased the coolest jean jacket a few months back that will look fabulous with it! So excited, can’t wait to get it!….
Perfect Spring Fling!
February 14th, 2010
While online browsing this morning I came across this incredible fun and flirty dress! The possibilities are endless, so of course I had to buy it! And don’t forget the Bra, pictured at the bottom, perfect Spring Fling!
Purchased at Victoria’s Secret
Flirty Convertible Dress
One dress, so many ways to wear it. Allows you to shift from one super sexy look to the next with ease. Comes with how-to-wear instructions. Imported polyester/spandex matte jersey.
• Deep v-neck
• Asymmetric hem
• Drapey matte jersey has a smooth, polished texture
• 24″ from waist.
• Machine wash. Tumble dry.
Can be worn in a variety of styles, including:
• Knotted-front halter
• Halter
• One-shoulder
• Strapless
• Tie-waist
• Twist-front halter
• Skirt
• Twist-around
• Back-braided
• Cross-back
What To Wear Beneath
BioFit®BioFit® 7-way bra
Feels custom-made. 7 ways to wear it: strapless, one strap, halter, classic, v-front, crisscross or crossback. Revolutionary fabric comfortably adheres to stay in place. Also comes with clear straps.
