and another thing...

i ordered a new swimsuit from VS. an adorable neon coral with black polka dots. so stoked. and then, i got it in the mail. and...eh? pretty cute on. but i was somewhat dismayed. then the boy came over and could tell from my lackluster expression that i was less than pleased. so he proceeds: "are you disappointed because Miranda Kerr didn't come with the swimsuit too?"....

EXACTLY!

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a random thought...

"This morning I was initiated into the unofficial “Fight Club” by my boxing instructor. He gave me this mini Everlast keychain! 6:30am may be a little early for upper cuts, but it’s such a great way to channel your inner Balboa – dispatch any angst you might have towards an ex-lover, high school mean girl, 57 inches of Winter snow-to-date…you know, the usual."

i want to take up boxing. not the kind where i will actually have to hit someone, but really just for the vigorous workout, the channeling of my inner energy (*cough* rage), or hey, maybe i want to be mark wahlberg from the fighter? so what's it to ya!? either way, i thought this post was great inspiration that any girly girl can come face to face with her inner Rocky. Your thoughts?

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thursday happs

hi friends, happy day before friday! i've had a pretty unproductive day butttt.... we got new, super chic desks at work and im so stoked. is that sad? they have orange corkboards! either way, looking forward to leaving work (any minute now), relaxing, getting ready for the UP v Gonzaga basketball game (GO PILOTS!), & hanging with the best friends in the world with wine, beer and dogs (as in hotdogs).

also, im looking for a new gym bag, so see my beautiful friend KC's post over at Thrifty Solutions!

peace, xo

*i apologize, can't remember the photo credit!

DIY badass-ness

so so cute and super cool. DIY woven chain bracelets and they are AH-mazing. see full instructions here via Honestly....WTF.

oh, hey there!

back to the grind and kickin' it. a very productive monday and now time for some gym, wine and the couch. annnnd....oprah's "big" (!) secret...dun dun dun.

xo,

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what say ye, friday?

has this not been the LONGEST week imaginable!? i honestly could not believe that today was just now friday...wasn't monday, like, centuries ago? but either way, here we are; spent, tired, emotional, cranky, running on my last few fumes. however, busting in my boots im so excited to see my sister, cousins and cousin's baby (aka, "Pants") tonight.

the details: in 2 hours, dinner with 2 besties, wine and dessert with my luvies tonight, ele's deli tomorrow with shopping (but sticking to my budget, resolution #1!), drinks and dancing with the best people in the world saturday eve, my monthly massage sunday, seeing country strong and finishing the evening off with the golden globes. as for monday (a day off!), who knows!?

weekend, bring it. xo,

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res addendum

resolutions addendum- i made a few tweeks and have decided to frame my resolutions for the year, so as not to forget my goals.

im also feeling completely fooled and tormented since my entire closet decided to explode and tear out from the wall...literally, i have a heap of clothing, scarfs and shoes laying helplessly on my bedroom floor. where do i even begin with this mess? hence, an update to my resolutions.

2011 Resolutions, updated

1. Stick to a budget/solidify my finances (no more "buying to buy")

2. Stay away from coke, drink more water

3. Be more adventerous, welcome spontaneity

4. Fear not

5. Organize and de-clutter my life

6. Work on patience

7. Use my fabulous cookbooks; don't eat crap, get my money's worth out of the gym

8. Travel when I can with loved ones

any updates to yours?

Will be back with some more awesome beauty finds as of lately! And as always, love to my Oregon Ducks. You faired well, fellas. xo

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ps.

saw Black Swan. WOW. amazing and stunningly creepy. natalie was beautiful, delicate and evil. a must see.

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oh...bless.

makes my heart melt.

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hello, lovelies!

im here again. sorry for the hiatus; haven't had a moment to sit down and breathe. while im laying low at home feeling under the weather, still very full from stuffing my face this past holiday weekend, thought i would disclose all things making my happy and thankful right now. and feeling festive- here comes December!

1. my cozy bedroom- whether it is a mess or perfectly tidy, i love crawling in with my full and heavy down comforter, soft sheets with a candle and book. (wish it only looked like this) ;) or waking up so warm and relaxed from a cat nap or that perfect night sleep.

2. snowy travels.

3. jewels and trinkets

4. delicious candles- especially these from anthropologie.


5. holiday reds and holiday spirit.


6. books, books, and more books. im running out of room and my list/collection keeps growing...

7. love.

8. soy lattes and sequins.

9. memories (and day dreaming) of paris

what's making you happy right now?
happy holidays, my dears.

xo,

photos via coco+kelly, Look Linger Love , this is glamorous, and a picture is worth a thousand words...

hooty hoo

what a fabulous ring, no?

photograph by Kris Atomic, UK

also see more 1010 Project photos here.

on another random note, have you heard of Rent the Runway?

designer duds without the designer price.

im swooning over this dress.

xx,

leather mini...

...wallet and business card holder. chic and professional.

me likey!

over the hump

i need a pedicure and a serious glass of bubbly, stat.

weekend, get here!

xo,

photos, dd&d

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

Summer, Vere Are Ju!?

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and happy 200th (belated) post to me!

(i actually have 202 posts), but still!

i didn't even realize! how the year has gone so quickly.

happy 200th post to all the bloggers out there.

i love all your work, ideas and humor,

and many thanks to all my dear readers!

hugs and kisses,

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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!)

hump day happenings

somehow the boy and i spent 3.5 hours in ikea and another 2.5 hours in target yesterday.

what.in.the.HECK!?

i am pooped, to say the least.

our feet were burning once we arrived home at 10:30pm, with quite the load of goods.

the place is now a divine mess. to add to this, my ocd got the best of me and i spent almost an hour scrubbing off the annoying stickers from our glorious ikea stemware (don't judge).

and the adventure continues.

on another note, i sadly shattered my brand new bottle of burberry summer perfume on our new bathroom tile floor...so now, i'm thinking of using this- a little less breakable and the scents sounds delish.

happy hump day!

xo,

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timeout.

hi darlings,
as this month is quickly flying by, i've decided to take a timeout from blogging.

in between work, moving, and all things life, i just can't find the 'oomph' to up and blog.

so i'm undergoing a mental blogging break for the remainder of may.
rest and recuperation.

i'll be back June 1st, with all things lux.

enjoy your sunny days and have a (early) fabulous memorial day weekend!

who wants to go for a bike ride?

yup, i wanna be in one of these this summer.

biker gang.

with all my gals.

grease up those chains, ladies!

kiss kiss,

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