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• Dragonflies and Florals

  

  What says Spring better than florals, friendly flying insects, and patent leather? Dress: vintage, purchase in Texas // Shoes: Jason Wu // Purse and belt:... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Product Review: Ah Shayh

  

  I am a huge supporter of small local businesses here in Sonoma County, so when Ocean of skin care company Ah Shayh invited me to try some of his company's... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Finding Beauty

  

  My meeting of Philippe felt carefully arranged, although it wasn't. The sun was setting at the end of a hot and muggy day. It was early July and I was miles awa... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Yves Saint Laurent

  

  This dress is currently my golden reward at the end of my vintage shopping rainbow. I have lucked out in digging up vintage treasures before, but this 1970's... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Women Who Seek to Be Equal to Men

  

  Shoes and Dress c/o Wild Doll One Saturday evening, while sitting across the table from my boyfriend at Bistro 29 (and wearing this dress), I found myself... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A New Hat

  

  A good hat it seems, can change everything.Top and floral vest: Lush // Skirt: Asos // Hat: eBay purchase // Purse: CoachThis is a very different look for me,... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Floral Pants for Spring

  

  These floral pants are just what I needed to add a little extra spring in my step. Sunglasses: DIY (and you can buy a pair!)// top: H M (old) // Pants: Bar III... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Tudor Rose

  

  Sonoma County is known for it's beautiful wine vineyards, the Michelin star restaurants, local micro-breweries, world class cuisine, and temperate climate.... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Here Kitty, Kitty!

  

  Another Texan purchase - this one made at the 11th hour in downtown Fort Worth. While trying to decide whether or not I should purchase my kimono-like layering... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Blue Dress

  

  Near the end of 7th grade, my best friend’s cousin signed my yearbook “Amber you’re the best. I hope you stay immature forever!”. “Immature” had been the... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Rainbow Dress

  

  For those of you who have liked this blog on Facebook, you will recognize this dress! I posted a dressing room photo while trying it on during a vintage shoppin... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Spring Patterns

  

  California weather has been across the board this week. What better excuse to start playing with spring layers? Over the weekend I purchased this new cat... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Sunny Sunday's in San Francisco

  

  ...Kathryn McCarron sweater // Alternative Apparel tee // Uniqlu pants // Miista shoes // Coach bag Lately I have taken such joy in forgoing the makeup routine. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• In the Kitchen: Whole Wheat Vegetable Lasagna

  

  The kitchen for me has always been a place of therapeutic healing. I remember when I was a little girl I would often drag a chair from the dining table, and pus... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Shoe Shame

  

  Viktor Rolf bootiesIn the past recent months I went on a designer shoe shopping extravaganza. Viktor Rolf, Jason Wu, and Miista brogues. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Easter Bunnies!

  

  Henri le lapin is quite the mischievous fellow. He is forever getting in to trouble, however his sweetness of character often gets him out of the sticky... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Easter Egg Coloring

  

  With Easter right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to try my hand at something I haven't done since I was a child: decorating Easter eggs! Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• With an Open Heart-Tee

  

  The weather here in Northern California has been lovely lately. I'm enjoying as much of it as I can before the rains come! My new Mono B top has got to be my... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Fun and Fancy Free

  

  If you look closely, you'll notice that I've got flower petals in my hair. Wouldn't have it any other way!Alternative Apparel tee and sweatshirt (just be sure t... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Cherry Blossoms

  

  The trees are in bloom... Every year I get so excited when the trees start to blossom. Pretty pink and white petals scattered across the streets and sidewalks,... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE