Bringing A Little Warmth To Your Day

Yes, I've still got summer on the brain, and I refuse to let it go! This sweet and sunny photo shoot makes me swoon over sunshine and summer air.

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Freshen Up

Time to rethink fresh. I'm craving pure, mouth watering foods that are tart, sweet, and cleansing.

Shades

With my endless daydreams of summer, I couldn't help but make a wish list of sunglasses for my days on the beach.

Chloé Mimosa Round Sunglasses

Marc Jacobs Vintage Square Sunglasses
Jimmy Choo Sunglasses

Sexy Schiffer

Love this photo shoot from the 2008 April GQ. Claudia Schiffer is sexier than ever and Joseph Gordon-Levitt makes me blush.

Tinsley

Love the outfit and the heels!

Pretty Pink Thoughts

I came across a gorgeous layout from my old Blueprint November/December 07 issue. This was a nice cheer-me-up from my winter blues-bring on the blushing Christmases!

Inauguration

Our proud and inspiring day is finally here.

Summertime

Summer seems so far away while I sit here curled up under two comforters watching the snow pour down outside my window. I'm-barely-making do with this song and my old summer albums in Carpinteria. Summer, please come soon and bring plenty of sunshine and summer dresses.

Lovely Reads

Here are some wonderfully inspiring and thoughtful books for rainy days on the couch.

My French Life
This book is a sweet and simple read about a woman's youthful life in France.

The Audrey Hepburn Treasures
Get this- there are actual treasures in the book! This sincere and sophisticated read is filled with little mementos of Audrey's life.

Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution
An elegant and fancy read to make you feel like a queen. Thanks to ma mère for this book a few Christmases ago.

100 Years of Fashion Illustration
Delicious book with non-stop glamour and fashion.


The Left Bank Look
The sweetest guide to being a Chic French Girl!

Lovely Loft

Love this chic and clean loft!

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Chic Girl's Guide To Essential Goodies

1.

This cleaning bible is a miracle worker. I was cleaning my entire house within 3 minutes of reading it. The whole book is clean and fresh and it will give you that last boost we all need to actually clean our houses. This chic little guru is a must-have.

2.
Skinny Bitch might not sound lovely but have no fear, these books will make you lovely. The books are blunt and a tad over-kill, but it doesn't matter- they wake you up and force you to get your act together. I especially love the Bun In the Oven book, because as you know I'm crazy about being a future chic momma and this will be my best friend during preggo season. What I like about the books is that you can take from it what you want and you can choose what to follow and what to disregard. The point of the book is to actually inform you about food and they way your body works. Instead of following random diets, you can know what helps your body and what harms it. Read this and you'll be a chic and healthy veggie queen.

3.
Spanx. Every girl must own a pair! Whether you're skinny or curvy, these bad boys will shape you into perfection.
4.
Luna Bars are delish and super healthy! They're great on-the-go meals that make you feel lovely and healthy. And now they have a bazillion new yummy flavors like Chai Tea, Chocolate Peppermint Stick, Cookies n' Cream, and Dulce de Leche! Yum!
5.
I'm absolutely in love and madly obsessed with Tab. First off, it's just about the chicest, loveliest drink in the world. Secondly, Edie used to drink it in The Factory all the time. Lastly, its calorie free and tasty (its coke gone pink.) Tab seems to be getting harder and harder to find, but keep an eye out- its well worth it.


6.
The original Wizard of Oz books. They are timeless and precious and they will make you feel like a little girl again. Theres nothing more magical than the Wizard of Oz books.

7.
Creed perfume for girls. This perfume is elegant and innocent and is an absolute must have for chic and modest girls.

8.
Breakfast At Tiffany's. Need I say more? This movie is essential for lazy days, late nights, when we're feeling glamorous, or when we've got a case of the mean reds.