lots of work and a little play

back for a brief moment! in the midst of my promotion, absorbing the buckets of crap i need to know like a sponge, and trying to soak up the last of portland's dismal summer, just thought i'd leave a little update.

looking fwd to finishing out the summer strong...

oregon coast> lakeside minnesota wedding> san diego with my loves> a san juan island adventure.

ya'hurrrrd!

photos c/o live.to.the.point.of.tears and dd&d

working girl

got a new job/mini promotion. things are CAH-razy, to say the least. will be out of commission for some time while i get my feet settled. love to all you bloggers and followers! giddy'up! xo,

tidbits: swing swing

so incredibly gorgeous this past week in pdx. warm air and deliciously sunny blue skies. HAPPY summer FRIDAY, women! celebrating a birthday tonight with a bunch of gals packed in a club shaking our booties along with popping bubbly. ( & hopefully celebrating one more piece if news, but still waiting on the confirmation...) anywhoots, here's to another week of accomplishments and a weekend full of cheer(s), mini skirts and friends. huzzah! xo,

for the time being, here are some great weekend links:

south of france, wassssup?

a video that'll make you laugh your arse off.

french soles for your feet, darling!

bikini friendly burgers (i tried the gorgonzola recipe, delish).

again, another story to make your belly hurt.

opi brights, yeah (i want that blue, now!).

my new perfume purchase.

LOVE these wedding invites/place cards.

dying over this jewelry.

stunning bride.

hiya wednesday!

eeeks, how is it wednesday? so much to do, so little time. sorry for being so MIA- was in missoula watching and cheering my dearest friend run her first marathon! inspiring nonetheless. and now, back to work. so, HAPPY HUMP DAY friends and i'll be back later this week (hopefully!) with some lovely links and things.

xo,

and the heat is on!

+ wildfox

there is a heat advisory in portland today. and it's supposed to be 100* tomorrow. well well...from 60* to 97*, summer in the NW has surely arrived, my people. i biked to work today (yes, on my must-do summer list, check please!) and a pleasant (not!) streak of sweat begin to develop under my bangs whilst i was wearing my helmet, peddling up this godforsaken demon of a hill, while trying to catch my breath and dodge oncoming cars. now, i probably don't smell my best and my sweatproof makeup is not so sweatproof anymore, but hey, there is practically no one in the building today and FINALLY, i can feel (hear?) the heat searing the sidewalk. but i digress- really, who wouldn't love to be lazily laying in a meadow with nothing to do but nap and drink bubbly (and in gorgeous white frocks)? that's what i call my reality.

and maybe i miss my blonde hair? (but that's a subject entirely of its own).

stay cool, friends!

xo,

the strength in brows

+ wildfox

welcome back to reality (and the work week) people! i hope your holiday weekend was restful and playful. i ate too much, slept too long and drank lots for our blessed 'merica. i am somehow lacking some serious motivation. nap, please?

and for you to ponder while i take a little snooze: peroxide blonde + dark strong brows? some may scoff, but i say YES. gorgeous and a perfect beauty statement for the summer. the saucy lips are also a plus in my book. what say ye?

xo,

Happy {freedom} 4th!

cheers to a weekend of great food/drink, fireworks, sun and gut wrenching laughs. mine will be full of bbqs, friends, and outdoor activities (along with the previous mentioned). make your summer must-do lists and slather on the spf. happy freedom friday weekend, darlings.

oh, and Go Oranje! Totally rooting for the Dutchies (that's for you,brother).

xo,

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