hello, friends.

hi there. my name is beebs and im a stripe-aholic.
call me crazy, but i just can't get enough. stripes stripes and more stripes. (clothing, decor and accessories). but i digress. to follow my dear friend over at mangia, i thought i would write myself a little summer must-do list. here goes.

eat the best burger in town.
learn how to paddle board (and sail and wakeboard...ok, all water sports)
go berry picking. and eat lots of fruit.
bike to work a few times a month (+)
check off 5 books from my summer reading list (whilst in the sun!)
take lots of pictures (and frame them).
stop biting my nails.
procure more striped items in my wardrobe.
wear plenty of sunscreen (no burns this summer, please!)
vacay at the oregon coast.
go antiquing like a mad woman.
find my next perfect perfume.

what about your summer must-do's? any beauty must haves?

images: 1 dress design & decor/ 2&4 pics and models/ 3 sacramento street

wednesday: : loveliness

how lovely is this shot? (although somewhat 'out of season' for right now). but that dress...to die for. it's finally feeling like the summer months here in the NW; warm air, sunny skies and ice cream galore. much too much going on at work this week, so i will try to post when i can. otherwise, wear your spf and enjoy the loveliness this week!

xo,

image credit i can't remember

coral crushes

i've got a thing. a thing for lipstick. not that i wear it all that often, but when i come across a fabu color, it usually makes it way into my purse/makeup bag. i have an entire diddy bag devoted to just my lip gloss, lipstick, liners, lip pens and lip crayons. matte, glossy, red, purple and pink. i've pretty much got 'em all. and now...i'm onto the orange ones. my skin may not be the best fit for the orange tones, however, you can mix and play with many. although it's rainy cats and dogs outside my pathetic excuse for a window at work, these colors evoke the meaning of summer.

one affordable shtick i do recommend:

Maybelline's Coral Crush, $6

a delightful blend of red and orange.

try it out!

xo,

images via models

bangs + bows

+

a pretty combination of class, spunk and elegance.

yes and yes.

( images via Haute Design and {this is glamorous} )

er, wait...

{via 13 bees}

i'm back for just a hot minute. i.WANT.this.dress. what a spectacular summer frock.

touche, Madewell.

snow white heel

i adore adore these saucy yet sweet heels.

plus, the uber skinny 80s jeans don't look too shabby either.

what a lovely mix.

me thinks i need a pair.

image via (i can't remember!)

Josie Does Organic

{via}

josie maran (model and entrepreneur) has a fantastic organic makeup line that i have been dying to try. from natural oils, to skin perfect bronzer and ethereal shadows, she seems to have a beautiful and delicate vision for the female face. nothing overly dramatic- only soft femininity. plus, none of those toxic chemicals that come with the makeup we love so much (sad).

not the most frugal of finds, however, spending an itty bitty more for natural and safe products is worth my extra, hard earned dollar ($$) bills.

summer set for 2010

tinted moisturizer, $38

natural volume lip gloss is precious, $20

eyeshadow in cinnamon, $20

argan oil, $48

im especially interested in experimenting with the argan oil- lightweight and safe for your face as a daily moisturizer, hair (split ends, gag) and cuticles. sounds devoooon!

xo,

a punch of red

quick thought-

{via..who else}

i covet this sweater!
(i know it's basically spring already, but how could you not want this right now!?)

on my mind

some random thoughts as of late...

maybe going a bit more golden ala

i want to be doing this exact thing in paris, and with my siblings

smoother skin please (& it's affordable!)

a fantastic wedge

i think i'll head to mykonos...and very soon

i have welcomed back my beloved mascara with open arms

eh...that's about it for now.

back to work, lovelies!

Eyebrows I Covet

{via}

miss ashley olsen.
thick, beautifully arched, and striking.
i love them even more when colored in dark.
some may disagree, but then i say, you're a fool.

and if you are oddly obsessed with the MKA duo,
check out this stalk blog
(maybe not the most useful of your time, but it's addicting).

happy hump day!
xo,

madebygirl

ok, i found this designer via lovely happenings
and i am dying over these prints!


ooo ooo ooo i want, pretty please!
and they would make perfect housewarming gifts.
plus, so affordable.

take a gander, pumpkins!
tgif. xo

{buy and view here}

thursday daydreaming.

i am completely procrastinating at work.
so im daydreaming...and sorta surfing the net.
finding delicious things that are just dreamy.
and adorable.
and oh so divine.

see my things im dreaming about...

soda pop table escort cards {via}



a tropical room {via}


j.crew portugal {via}


a funky yet sweet brass knuckle ring {via}


espadrilles by christian louboutin {via}



anything chanel {photo via}


delicious ice cream with waffle cones {via}


toodles! xo,

"I Die"

Yesterday was a horrendous, horrendous work day, so I apologize for the lack of a blog update. Shame on you, Beebs.

However, my best girls and I topped off the night with a fabulous dinner at Ping for Ms. MacMillen's 24th Birthday! Delish.

So... I need a little inspiration--not to mention I haven't treated myself to some killer beauty products in a while...so I'm feeling a bit bogged down. Hello MAC, where are you!?

I found this look from another blog and my oh my, it's to die for.

{judiciaryreport}

"I Die." (We all love Rachel Zoe, do we not!?)

Try this look with any deep matte blue you can find-- MAC, Loreal, CoverGirl etc. Keep the lips nude and cheeks fair.

Peace, Love & Cheerios,

So Divine

{carriecouture}

It is pretty much a fact that I am totally in LOVE with J.Crew!

These crew cuts have truly stepped it up in that past couple of years. Not to mention the overly depressing yet beautifully-addicting catalog, especially this 2009 November issue.

Plus, I die over those red peachy lips!

{jcrewaholics}

As always, check the website for fabulous inspiration: http://www.jcrew.com/

Pretty pretty.

{carriecouture}

But I also found a fantastic blog for all those addicted to everything j.crew-- click the blog title "So Divine" above.

Indulge in the divine.

XO,

Vintage Beauty Now: Zooey

I love her movies, I love her Cotton commercials and I love her musical talents. But more than anything, I am really beginning to love her beauty.

Zooey Deschanel combines an interesting element of funky 60s glam, with old Hollywood vintage and her own flair.

The heavy mod bangs, yes! But even more so, the thick black cat eyeliner and peach or red lips is so beautifully vintage and timeless. A total gem!

She is beginning to create her own beauty iconicity and I'm falling for it. Most people can't pull this look off, but with her humor and wit, she is forever charming and gorgeous.

Her skin is always flawless, showing her true natural beauty.

And more than ever, I am dying to see her in the new summer blockbuster flick, (500) Days of Summer. I've heard it's quite the crowd pleaser.

Hats off to you, Zooey.

{photo credits: askmen.com, rubypr.com, livejournal, pedestrian.tv.com}

XO,

MAC: Color Me Giddy

MAC Cosmetics keeps hitting the high notes with their current ad campaigns. Below my quaint NW apartment sits the newly renovated and grand opening of the MAC Store and it's already buzzing with cosmetic obsessed buyers.

And what is even more appealing? The ads. Below are my two favorite. Now this is the way to a girls makeup-loving heart; color and creativity. Makes a girl dream...

{ Painting by Richard Phillips, Fall 2009}

{Photography by Marily Minter, Fall 2009}

Lastly, I'm dying to experiment with their new line, Naked Honey. Hullo! Look at that dripping sticky honey down her arm. It's said to be the perfect mix of natural tones for all skin types. What's a queen bee to do? ;) Yes, please!

Back to my beehive...

XOX,