tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68580435559181500212024-03-21T07:04:28.876-04:00MGR & CMKAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.comBlogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-19209787516501854662015-06-16T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-16T13:52:27.184-04:00[ A GENERAL GIFT GUIDE ] : FOR YOUR DAD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, here we are. Father's Day is on Sunday .. That means it's practically summer, and that summer snuck the f up on us. Weren't we talking about Mother's Day like a week ago?</div>
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Regardless, your dad's big day is around the corner. Now, I don't know him personally, but something just tells me he'll appreciate at least one of these gifts.</div>
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These guys get dressed up more than you think, and they can never have too many <b>ties</b>. Our family favorite is Vineyard Vines, and well, American flags. <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/silk-ties/printed/">But they have something for everyone</a>...</div>
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Dads love their music. Maybe yours is going deaf, or maybe he just jams really hard. Either way, a <b>nice speaker</b> suits him well.</div>
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If you were a guy, you'd be wearing a <b>belt</b> every minute of everyday. Give some variety to his collection, or give him one that's perfect for every occasion. From the office, to the golf course, and into the club house. (;</div>
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For all the golf they play, all the long drives they make, all the fishing trips they take, and everything in between, they need a <b>good pair of shades</b>.</div>
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<b>A nice dress shirt</b> is definitely a luxury, and one he will appreciate. These Brooks Brothers ones are top notch quality, and come 3/$229. Your dad would like that economical mindset.</div>
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This <b>personalized card box</b> is just downright cool. What's your dad's game?</div>
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<b>Wishing everyone and their dads a wonderful weekend!</b></div>
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<i>Psst .. <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/search/label/gift%20guides">Shop more gift guides here</a>!</i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-41059786702915872102015-06-15T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-15T06:00:03.027-04:00THOUGHTS AT A MUSIC FESTIVAL<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>who: </b>me. mary grace. music enthusiast. not-a-fan of large crowds.</div>
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<b>what: </b>governor's ball music festival. also my 16th birthday.</div>
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<b>when:</b> june 5th, 2015.</div>
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<b>where:</b> randall's island. yum.</div>
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pre-festival -- <i>Have I drunk enough water today? How much water is enough water? Aren't we in a drought? Wait, but my phone isn't charged. Don't let Dad know your phone isn't charged. AIRPLANE MODE, NOW. Ok, water, check; phone, check. Erm, I don't think I can wear this new Hermes bangle? Mom? IT'S RAINING?! I don't have a raincoat. Ok, ok, I'll wear my Mt. Gay hat .. but what if I lose it? DON'T LOSE IT. Is my mascara going to run? F it. Let's go. Let's party. I want you and you and you in my Snapchat Story. This selfie lasts for 24 hours, MAKE IT GOOD LADIES. Yeeeeessss.</i></div>
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en route to festival -- <i>It stopped raining. Did it really stop raining? My phone's at 89%. That's really good, if I do say so myself. Let's go. We're walking, we're talking. I LOVE YOUR OVERALLS. Ah, do you think she'll be my friend? Maybe fate will bring us back together later. Yes, fate. This day relies on fate. Fate that includes me not dying, or crying, or peeing my pants. I JUST LOVE ALL THESE PEOPLE SO MUCH. Either I'm crying or it's raining again.</i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnN3gId-8KgTC25RThyq_nDvcyQf0nljTUdn4b4zjvYiDd3VW3I2AYHAxN9kW-PD0-4IyTZ2gOe2-8vV8fxh23tuf_Eqrde9F_EJ-l9RNorn_RyrITjjHdkUWvPZ6LFehfB46rnyCZRz7/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnN3gId-8KgTC25RThyq_nDvcyQf0nljTUdn4b4zjvYiDd3VW3I2AYHAxN9kW-PD0-4IyTZ2gOe2-8vV8fxh23tuf_Eqrde9F_EJ-l9RNorn_RyrITjjHdkUWvPZ6LFehfB46rnyCZRz7/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" /></a></div>
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at festival -- <i>Lines, I hate lines. Never mind, this line was deceptively short. I'M IN. I'M HERE. I'VE MADE IT. I HAVE ARRIVED. Soooooo where do we go? I'll just follow. I can be a follower today, that's fine. Oh, friends! Hugs!! Selfies!!! Take our picture, pleeease. Do I look ok? Does my hair look ok? Did my mascara run? Why won't my Snapchat post? Jumping, I'm jumping now. Half laughing half crying. Yes, Dad, I'm alive. Ok. Sitting, I'm sitting now. Wow, I'm tired. Music?! More friends!!! Pictures!!! Let's switch sunglasses!!! I love your jean shorts!!! This band is my fave too!!! Oh, now you're on his shoulders. Wow. PICTURES, SO MANY PICTURES. Why won't my Snapchat post? Ugggghhh. Favorite song!! Where are all my friends? Friends!! Pictures!! Jumping?! Cold. I'm cold. Why won't my Snapchat post? Food?! Tacos. Water? Water. Yes, Dad, I'm alive. Friends? Friends!!! Pictures. Hugging. Why won't my Snapchat post? Dancing. Crying. Again, I'm crying again. Pictures of me crying. It's dark. I'm cold. Can you lend me your sweatshirt? I'm gonna sit down. Why won't my Snapchat post? PHONE'S DEAD. Ok, now friends? JK, can't find friends with a dead phone! Let's try anyway! Oh, strangers. You're not my friends. Byeeeee. FRIENDS. Friends!! Time to go. Let's go. Run. We're leaving. Leaving, now. Leave. Just leave. Goodbye.</i></div>
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post-festival -- <i>FINALLY, I can get my Snapchats to post!! Oh, my phone's dead. Home, I want to be home NOW! Wait, but also -- Yes, Dad, I'm alive. Ok. Water, lots of water. Um, I skinned my knee. Disinfectant please!! Should I shower? I'm sooo tireddd. I think facewipes are enough right now. I need more water. CLEAN UNDERWEAR. What a luxury. A REAL TOILET. America, man. MY PHONE'S ALIVE. MY SNAPCHATS POSTED. Pictures. 203 pictures. What should I post? Ok, which filter? Caption?!! Where's the geotag!! THIS PIC IS GETTING SO MANY LIKES. Look at this filter! Should I post tomorrow? Oh my goodness, her Snapchat Story. Wait, were you there when --? Ah!! So many giggles. I'm asleep. JK, yes, Dad, I'm alive.</i></div>
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<b>Happy festival season !! <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/search/label/festival">Dress the part</a>..</b></div>
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The past two weeks of my life have been quite busy, but exciting! With only two more weeks of school left, teachers are loading up on work and review packets. I am ready to be finished with school and reading and not having wake up at 6:40 am. Definitely going to try and post as much as I can over the next two weeks .. but no promises :) </div>
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This past weekend I went to governors ball, which was amazing! Although my knee was the size of a soccer ball, due to my ACL surgery, it was worth it. If Florence + the Machine is ever playing near you, go see them! She was so cute and I love all of her music. I hope to see her again soon, because we weren't as close as I hoped to be. Hopefully next year I will be able to go all three days ... fingers crossed.</div>
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On another exciting note, I am heading to the London the week after school finishes. I am super excited, because this is my first time in the United Kingdom, and during this time Princess Charlotte will be Christened. It is definitely going to be so much fun -- shopping, eating, and taking plenty of aesthetically pleasing photos. If you have any recommendations of where to go to shop, eat, or anything else to do in London please comment below! Would love to hear from you all :) For now I will be daydreaming of Prince Harry and studying different types of DNA technology.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-65771947834552610502015-06-05T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-05T06:00:00.897-04:00CURRENT WISHLIST<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Friday, <strike>guys and</strike> gals! Today is a big day -- my 16th birthday, but also Governor's Ball [ <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/search/label/festival">it's festival season, have you heard?</a> ]. Oh, and how could I forget?! It's also national donut day. I'm not sure which of the three I'm most excited about.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-6835354693263780792015-06-03T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-03T07:09:43.787-04:00AN ODE TO ROSIE ASSOULIN<div style="text-align: center;">
I read <a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/">Man Repeller</a> everyday. And I'm not talking just one 7:00 pm sweep of the site. I have it open on my computer <i>all day </i>and refresh it every few hours. I've probably read 97% of the pieces published from October until today.</div>
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That being said, the name <a href="http://www.rosieassoulin.com/">Rosie Assoulin</a> has become all too familiar .. But only in an abstract way. You know, like when your bestie gets this new bestie and won't shut up about her new "totally amazing and cool and Instagram savvy bestie!" for four months so therefore A) causes the word bestie to now be in your everyday vernacular against your will and B) makes you jump when someone was tagged in the new bestie's pic on Facebook because you just <i>know</i> that name. <b>I know you know</b>.</div>
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And eventually in that four month trajectory you'll click on the bestie's Facebook page and scroll through every picture until you hit a 2009 profile picture complete with side bangs and a tube top. So today, post-CDFA's, when I heard that Rosie Assoulin won an award, I jumped to her Facebook page. JK. I just Googled her. And scrolled and read for awhile, to find out that A) she is undeniably "totally amazing and cool!", B) her line consists of a whole bunch of clothes I would sell my soul for, and C) I want her to be my new bestie.</div>
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You've made it this far, and do you finally agree with me?! She is bestie goals. In fact, she is just flat out goals. But if I can't <i>be</i> her, I can just be best friends with her, right? And while I'm at it wear some of these drop-dead-roll-over-in-my-grave-but-in-a-good-way clothes. (; If you feel the same way and happen to have some spare couture change in your pocket(book), shop her collection below!</div>
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My <i>favorite</i> summer essential has quickly become denim shorts. <b>Guys</b>, they are <i>comfortable</i>, they are <i>fun</i>, they are <i>trendy</i>, somehow still <i>classic</i>, and the likes of Olivia Palermo and Alexa Chung have proven that they are <i>chic</i>.</div>
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My <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/2014/06/outfit-summer-uniform.html">J Brand pair from last summer</a> became my holy grail. I just felt comfortable in them. They were flattering, stretchy, soft .. Like Nike shorts, but socially acceptable. It's not easy, though, to find just the right pair. Like ballet flats or jeans, they come in all different shapes, sizes, and varieties. There is, I promise you, the perfect pair out there. Don't give up! In fact, let's get this party started. Shop every variation of these beloved "jorts" until you find <i>the one</i>.</div>
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Though I often gravitate towards light wash, distressed, raw edged cut offs, I <i>tried</i> to offer you some diversity. Do some research, try some one, figure out what the best fit for you is! High waisted, low rise, light wash, dark wash, cuffed, 3", 5"? <i>This is all about preference.</i></div>
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So my mother finally convinced me to do a 2-day juice cleanse with her and here is the story behind this adventure...</div>
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<b>Background</b>: My mother has been doing the 3 day juice cleanse from <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/">Blue Print</a> about every 6 months since 2010. I've had sips of the "<a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/blueprintgreen.html">green juice</a>" or the "<a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/blueprintlemonade.html">spicy lemonade juice</a>". I have, also, gone on multiple runs to the city to pick them up that were usually followed by my mothers last supper, which is frozen yogurt from Tasti-D-Lite. After my surgery, I felt disgusting and out of sorts. My knee was getting rid of toxins and I could only go on the bike for 15 minutes at a time. My mom wanted to go on a cleanse since she too was feeling gross and I decided to try it out with her. Knowing my very weak will power, we split a 5 day pack of <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/choose-your-cleanse/foundationcleanse.html">Foundation Cleanse</a>. I started eliminating processed foods and caffeine the Friday before so I wouldn't get major headaches or tummy troubles during the cleanse. The night before I prayed the the gods I could make it <i>at least </i>24 hours until giving into food...</div>
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<b>11 AM: </b>I'm assuming that waking up with your stomach grumbling is not a good way to start off? Dang of course the day I can't eat food there are bagels in my house. First juice of the day is the green juice, well here goes nothing.... *<i>taking a sip and suddenly gags at the taste*</i> WHAT IS IN THIS!? <i>Carefully reads over ingredients for a second time</i>. I like all these foods, but why do they taste bad together, maybe it is the kale. I'll just wash it down with water. <i>For the next thirty minutes, I take 1 sip of green juice for every glass of water.</i> Thank goodness that is over, now what should I do today!</div>
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<b>1PM: </b>I think I've drank about 7 8oz. glasses of water in one sitting, which means I will be about a thirty gallons in about 20 minutes. I can no longer sit in the kitchen and do nothing because I will either want to a) eat <b>anything </b>b) drink a diet coke<b> </b>or c) bite my nails down to stubs due to boredom. I think I will finish that needle point I started.</div>
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<b>3PM: </b>1 belt and 2 needle point keychains later, it is time for my 2nd juice. <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/blueprintvarietypack.html">Cashew, vanilla, cinnamon</a> doesn't sound too bad. Hmm tastes like cinnamon toast crunch. <i>Chugs juice in about 5 minutes and wipes off the mustache that comes with it</i>. I can do that again no problem. Guess I'll go back up to my room where there is nothing but water, gum, and needle pointing.</div>
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<b>3:30 - 6PM: </b>Don't go to a movie with anyone who is not on a cleanse. My mother and I decided to get out of food central and go see <i>The Woman in Gold</i>. Our mistake was bringing my popcorn loving brother with us. Temptation was sitting right next to us, but we resisted the urge and told him to leave halfway during the film since we could no longer tolerate the smell. I felt weak at this point although at this moment I'm pretty sure I heard Ryan Reynolds whisper, "You can do it Caroline". I had to stick with it because, duh Ryan Reynolds told me too. We were stayed faithful to our cleanse for the rest of the movie.</div>
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<b>8PM: </b>The past two hours have been spent needlepointing, doing math homework, and shopping as per usual. I head down for my final juice at the wrong time. It was dinner for the rest of my family, but I was having the lemonade juice, which according my mother is the best one. She was right! Sadly I devoured it in about a minute, which is upsetting because it took me thirty minutes to drink a green juice. Immediately after finishing, I head back up and pray that the next day will be easier.</div>
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<b>10PM: </b><i>Stomach Rumbling</i> please stop doing that I'm trying to sleep here.</div>
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<b>7:10AM: </b>The only benefit of drinking a juice for breakfast is that I get to sleep in about 20 minutes. The downside is that everyone is eating breakfast, which includes cereal and apples. I decide to sit in the car for about twenty minutes till the family is ready to head out to school.</div>
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<b>7:50AM-3PM: </b>I decide to not bring a juice to school because I don't have anywhere to refrigerate them, so I will be surviving off of gum today. School was not as difficult and temptation is easy to avoid because you can sit in the library where, in my school, food and drinks are prohibited. I had to sneak in my water, but it was a good spot to chill during lunch and my free. </div>
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<b>3PM: </b>The green juice still doesn't taste good and it still takes thirty minutes to drink.</div>
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<b>4PM: </b>Mhm the cashew milk juice is my second favorite out of the three and motivates me through the homework and studying of this evening.</div>
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<b>6PM: </b>The final green juice doesn't go very well, so I drink about half of it and then dump the rest in the sink, but it was my 5th one I drank over the two day course. So maybe the green juice was not my favorite, but it probably was the healthiest of the 3 drinks and probably flushed the most toxins out of my body. </div>
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<b>8PM: </b>Only one more sleep till food and the final juice of the cleanse, which was the lemonade. I saved best for last and enjoyed my drink while watching an episode of Mad Men. The perfect way to end a day in my opinion. </div>
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As I'm writing this, I'm in the final hour of the cleanse process, but here are some tips if you try to do a juice cleanse, which I totally recommend! </div>
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- Drink your Green Juice! Multiple times I wanted to skip over it, but it is the best juice you drink in the cleanse and it will help your body the most during those 2 or 3 days.</div>
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- Don't sit and chill because you'll get bored and want to eat.</div>
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- Don't drink your juices around the same time as meals in your household because temptation is difficult to ignore.</div>
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- I regret doing the cleanse on a day I didn't have school because I found myself bored and hungry, while school kept me occupied. Don't do the cleanse during the weekend, but instead during the week.</div>
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The overall experience is something that I hope to do again because I felt very focused during school today and had lots of energy throughout the day. Next time I hope to do it maybe three days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday? I have reached my goal, which was being able to go 48 hours without food and drinking all the juices given in my pack. Again, <a href="http://blueprintjuice.com/">Blue Print Cleanses</a> are my moms favorite so that is the only one I know of, but if you know of any other good ones please comment below.</div>
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<b>Have you ever done a juice cleanse and what did you think of it? Would you do one? </b></div>
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xx,</div>
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CMK</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-29728597848685069522015-05-26T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-26T06:00:02.469-04:00FOLLOW ALONG WITH MY NEW BEDROOM<div style="text-align: center;">
I could talk [ write ] for hours about my room. Why I love it, why I hate it, what's old, what's new, what's needed, what absolutely needs to go. I could talk [ write ] for hours about the room I'll be moving into. What I want it to look like, what I want it to function as, what I want to <i>do </i>with it. I, to save you time and not force you into a perpetual state of boredom, will do the latter rather than the former.</div>
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Here's some before shots. My sister and I successfully painted <i>half</i> the room two months ago. The painters are on their way to finish our work. (; Once it's painted, I'll move in!</div>
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So far, I have the <i>essentials</i>. We [ thank Jesus, Mary, and Joseph ] found a headboard at Home Goods yesterday for $150 [ <i>mind. boggling. </i>]. It's bamboo and I'm considering painting it a high-gloss navy. I also have a small brass side table, similar to the one below, except lacking a top and probably in need of a fresh coat of paint. I think this navy one would be it's perfect complement and I hope to scoop it up soon. I'll be using my <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60245368/">current dresser</a> [white, Ikea, assorted <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/knobs/home-hardware-knobs.jsp#/">Anthropologie knobs</a>], <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/parsons-desk-with-drawers-white-h116/?pkey=e%7Cparsons%2Bdesk%7C4%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">desk</a> [white, parsons], and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-Ghost-Transparent-Crystal/dp/B00CIQV6G6/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1432565267&sr=1-3&keywords=ghost+chair">desk chair</a> [lucite, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=monogram%20decal">blue monogram</a>].</div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=470898223&pid=uid3041-25179071-81">headboard</a> | <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/organic-cotton-pintuck-duvet-cover-shams-white-s081/?pkey=e%7Cpintuck%7C9%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C6&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">euro shams</a> | pillows <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153666807/handblock-pillow-in-green-16x16?ref=shop_home_active_10">1</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162174751/manuel-canovas-voyage-en-chine-pillow?ref=shop_home_feat_2">2</a>, <a href="http://www.shopsocietysocial.com/collections/pillows/products/colorblock-linen-pillow-persimmon-koi-1">3</a></div>
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The appearance of my bed is essential to my happiness. My <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/organic-cotton-pintuck-duvet-cover-shams-white-s081/?pkey=e%7Cpintuck%7C9%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C6&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">pintuck duvet cover</a>, a la West Elm, holds my heart, and I'm considering the matching Euro shams. To counter the stark white, I <i>dream</i> of colorful pillows. Actual, genuine dreams. I haven't been able to find just <b>the</b> right one to use as a jumping off point, until I found that <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162174751/manuel-canovas-voyage-en-chine-pillow?ref=shop_home_feat_2">center-placed gem</a> on Etsy last night. It turned the direction of the room towards Chinese motifs, bamboo and pagodas, blues, oranges, and greens. I am, without a doubt, perfectly okay with that. But we'll just see where it all ends up...</div>
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<b>I hope to make some more progress over the next few weeks to share with you all! LMK [as my mom would say] if you have any resources or recs, I'd love to hear!</b></div>
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<i>xx MGR</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Aerin Lauder in Beach Magazine, July 2014</i></span><br />
Memorial Day is here! The pool is opening, which means tanning season has begun :) This long weekend will be busy, but it is better than sitting in an hot and humid classroom for 6 hours. MDW also brings some pretty awesome sales, which I will be hitting up soon. Below are some of the best deals, as well as some of my favorites from off the rack. Happy Memorial Day to all!<br />
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- <b>Bloomingdales</b> - <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fl=d0&fts=bloomingdales">20 - 70% off of sale!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-88121384808583625722015-05-21T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-21T07:23:16.497-04:00SPRING [ BIRTHDAY ] PARTY DECOR<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week I shared one of the most genius things I've ever come up with .. A <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/2015/05/diy-paperless-post.html">DIY Paperless Post invitation</a>. My brain conjured up that little idea in preparation for my sixteenth birthday party, which is now just about a week away. No, I won't be featured on MTV's 'My Super Sweet 16,' but that's still a sensitive subject, so let's not...</div>
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Actually, no, let's. Because I'm quite certain -- in the least narcissistic, self-righteous, and egotistical way -- that my 'sweet 16' would be the classiest one that show's ever seen. Ok, fine, I guess my certainty is a little ironic, being that this party planning has barely even gotten started. But my vision is so good, that the actual thing would have to try really hard to be bad. Ya know?</div>
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I'm really, really drawn to the idea of a patio, with very bright florals, bistro chairs, twinkly lights .. So, I hunted for a good week and a half for a restaurant equipped with the necessary things and holding the potential for the rest. Nothing seemed quite right, except <a href="http://bobonyc.com/">BOBO</a>, which, alas, charges $5k for its 50-person private patio. My mom and I said, 'No thanks!'</div>
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Instead we landed on our suburban country club. Which, low and behold, has a patio, and after my sister's November wedding, has proven to deserve an A+ in the party department. Obviously, however, my heart broke into a million tiny pieces when we found out the patio was booked. A private dining room is fiiiiiiine, I guess, but I'm still really banking on some twinkly lights. Like really, really banking and begging for those twinkly lights.</div>
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I think my goal here is to turn this rinky-dink backroom full of 16-year-olds into a garden party. I want to bring the outside in, I want to keep the spirits high. I think there's a few key things I need to do to ensure those two things happen : A | keep it colorful [ with flowers, poofs, and balloons ] / B | keep it bright yet soft [ with candles and those God damned twinkly lights!! ] / C | keep it <i>fun </i>[ with games, favors, music, and conversation starters ].</div>
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I want to ask you all for suggestions on all of the above, ie: your favorite flower arrangements, fun candle-holder ideas, things to hand out, things to do, music to play, etc. But, well, first I'll give you some decor.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-41435532297115277182015-05-20T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-20T06:00:00.875-04:00TRENDING : MIDI SKIRTS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">In my childhood I recall wearing A) a pair of liberty print overalls, B) red t-strap sandals, and C) a giant pink tutu. Sometimes I would wear them all together, sometimes separately, depending on the day. Those three pieces of clothing defined my wardrobe from the ages of 3 to 7, when you could no longer get away with wearing a tutu to school, unless it was Halloween, maybe. Since then, the rules have changed ... Midi Skirts in fluffy tulle, bright patterns, or sleek satin have been a rumored street style and many people didn't know if they could dash around the city in this so-called "adult tutu." This rumored street style was confirmed by none other than </span><a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-tutu-turtleneck.html" style="text-align: start;">Blair Edie</a><span style="text-align: start;">. Blair, of course, makes this this "adult tutu" elegant and mature. From that point on midi skirts have been in and I have been dying to get my hands on one. There are so many fun fabrics, prints, and patterns out there!</span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-6534251280490454932015-05-19T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-04T21:17:51.566-04:0016 FESTIVAL-WORTHY TOPS [ UNDER $60! ]<div style="text-align: center;">
Ok, so I know -- yes, I do know -- that Coachella isn't a <i>new</i> thing. We, in fact, are the same age. So happy 16th birthday, Coachella! We're also similar in the fact that we're just getting better with time. Think of Coachella as a high school sophomore -- sure, maybe it hasn't <i>peeked</i>, but it sure as hell has grown out of its awkward stage and into its trying-really-damn-hard-to-be-cool stage, and I can assure you that it has succeeded. Coachella is the cool kid at school. You know the kind.</div>
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But what does this mean? It means that it's more accessible. <a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/2014/07/the-life-of-a-trend.html">Man Repeller published a piece last summer following the life-cycle of a trend</a>, and Coachella is right there in the middle of it. And because of its popularity, we all get to experience it. Whether it be by actually buying a ticket to <i>the</i> festival, buying a ticket <i>another</i> festival, or just living your life <i>as</i> a festival. And for that reason, my friends, let's start shopping some festival-worthy fashion.</div>
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Today: tanks, blouses, crops, tees, bralettes. Anything and everything to cover your upper half.</div>
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I have tried to cover a plethora of sizes, colors, patterns, and trends. Except, if you haven't noticed, bright lace is kind of my weakness...</div>
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<b>Stay tuned for more festival posts! I'm thinking: DIY distressed denim shorts, along with a denim shorts guide, a shoe guide, an accessory guide, and an essentials guide. LMK, friends!</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-36042289942610338352015-05-18T18:02:00.000-04:002015-05-18T18:02:21.614-04:00[ A GENERAL GIFT GUIDE ] : FOR THE GRADUATE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I know tons of people who are graduating from college, high school, and even their first year of preschool, which doesn't really count, but it is still fun to buy a gift for. With everything coming to a close, we must eventually face the facts of saying goodbye to our senior buddies or congratulating college graduates who will, most likely, never take an exam again, but instead take their steps into adulthood. Below are some timeless gifts, from a personalized signet ring, to college essentials, a comfy yet cute pair of boxers to lounge around in, to a fun summer must have -- no words can describe how much I adore that <a href="http://parkerthatch.com/">Parker Thatch</a> tote. So get a move on buying your gifts because before you know it graduation day will be here! :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-68637273966027496082015-05-15T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-15T07:27:55.358-04:00WEEKEND WARDROBE | 5 . 15 . 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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LMK, because, honestly, I don't know where it came from. It's definitely inspired, by what? I don't know. I think the story it's telling is "Girl whose Instagram bio reads, 'ugh, I swear I should've been born in the 70's,' attends Coachella, disappears, resurfaces at Cinco de Mayo party dressed in same clothes. Current whereabouts unknown. Probably listening to Joni Mitchell in a trendy cafe."</div>
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And guess what, I'm ok with it. In fact, I would love to be friends with that girl. She has great taste.</div>
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<b>We might be late to the Coachella and Cinco de Mayo festivities, but if this outfit is anything, its timeless. Kind of.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-73733922065835566242015-05-14T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-14T06:00:00.301-04:00TEN SLIP-ON SANDALS FOR SUMMER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With school wrapping up over the next month, things are going to be quite hectic with everything from Memorial Day Weekend, to final exams, to Governor's Ball. I have been searching through tons of online stores for a simple slide-on sandal to take me through the next few weeks. Having a bulky cast has caused the putting-on-shoes process to take about 5-7 minutes each time. I needed something that I could slide on easily, instead of spending five minutes tying my laces. Finally, after a quite strenuous decision, I got black Birkenstocks and they are my love and my life. Although breaking them in was a challenge, my Birkenstocks have probably saved me, now several times, from being late to yet another English class. Perfect for the morning bagel run or just dashing around town in the afternoon. So, here are some of my top picks for shoes with no strings attached! <i>Literally</i>!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-44592011777808281922015-05-13T06:00:00.000-04:002015-05-13T06:00:00.208-04:00DIY PAPERLESS POST<div style="text-align: center;">
My [ sixteenth ] birthday is a little less than a month away. It's not <i>my birthday</i>, per-say, that has me all giddy .. I think it's just the idea of throwing a party.</div>
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Just call me Raven Simone, because, guys, I have a <i>vision</i>.</div>
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That vision includes an airy patio, fresh picked blooms of many variations, a long table with a white tablecloth and bistro chairs, lush green ivy decorated with twinkly lights .. do you follow? Ok, great. And I hope you realize that the only way to make my vision utterly cohesive is to complete it with just the <i>perfect</i> invitation.</div>
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Paperless Post is my go-to resource for this, but let me tell you that I can't find a single design that <i>goes</i> with my <i style="font-weight: bold;">vision</i>. Obviously, this is problematic. And therefore I hacked the system and made my own Paperless Post invite. Just call me #badass, #rebellious, #resourceful, #creative, #etc.</div>
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Let me walk you through the process, so you can be just as #badass, #rebellious, #resourceful, and #creative.<br />
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<b>STEP ONE</b><br />
Make your way to <a href="https://www.paperlesspost.com/">Paperless Post</a>. Now, the goal here is to locate an invitation that we'll be able to customize. Do that by clicking in the photo section.<br />
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<b>STEP TWO</b><br />
Decide if you're going horizontal, vertical, or square, and then single- or double-sided. Then you'll want to locate a full-page photo invite .. ie: not one with a ball of yarn on it or permanent writing. You might have to try a few out. I'm going to go with a one-sided vertical invite.<br />
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Now it's time to put your #creativity and #resourcefulness to work. You can use Photoshop, but I'll be using <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">PicMonkey</a> to create the actual invitation. I picked a 4x6 canvas, but the size of yours will depend on the card you chose.</div>
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<b>STEP FOUR</b><br />
I guess I lied, because the last step doesn't require very much creativity. But this one does! Depending on your own personal <i>vision</i> and what it entails, you'll want to find some kind of graphic to add to your invite. Photos, illustrations, etc. Pinterest is a great place to start the hunt. I went for <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/275634439668804775/">this illustration</a> by <a href="http://inslee.net/">Inslee</a> [ and I by <i>no means! </i>am taking credit for its magnificence! ]. I added it to the canvas and began to play with fonts and lay outs. Save your masterpiece!<br />
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Those arrows are pointing to where the text and overlay options are. Those are the two categories you'll be frequenting. [ Pro tip : after clicking on that overlay icon, click the 'Your Own' button at the top of the list to add anything your heart desires.<br />
<b>STEP FIVE</b><br />
Now, back on your Paperless Post tab, click customize on the invite you chose. Delete all the text that may be there, and choose to insert your PicMonkey creation as the photo. You may need to shift it up / down / side-to-side to ensure proper placement. Now hit next!<br />
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<b>STEP SIX</b><br />
Paperless Post will walk you through the rest .. Choosing an envelope and liner, adding guests and their emails, splurging on fancy stamps, etc. This is their speciality, after all. Here's what the preview of my invite looked like:<br />
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Just a few disclaimers before I send you off:<br />
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<i>first and foremost -- </i>The illustration used on the invitation is the work of <a href="http://inslee.net/">Inslee Haynes</a> and was <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/275634439668804775/">found on Pinterest</a>. I, unfortunately, was not able to find the proper link to the work, but the artist's website is located <a href="http://inslee.net/">here</a>.<br />
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<i>secondly</i> -- The information used on the invitation was all created in my magical little brain. The address used is not real, nor is Amy's 25th Birthday Party.<br />
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<b>I hope you all enjoyed and will use this trick in the near future!</b><br />
xx MGR</div>
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- In love with this <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jumpsuitsandrompers/PRDOVR~C4364/C4364.jsp">jumpsuit</a>! It is on the top of my wish list.<br />
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- Seinfeld or Friends? Here is <a href="http://www.vogue.com/13257553/seinfeld-vs-friends-streaming/">the breakdown</a> of these two classic sitcoms.<br />
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- DIY <a href="http://www.studiodiy.com/2015/04/27/diy-avocado-pinata/">avocado piƱata</a> right in time for Cinco de Mayo.<br />
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- <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/2015/04/thoughts-on-overalls-my-favorite-options.html">Overalls</a> or <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/2015/04/twelve-bags-for-spring.html">bags</a>? We've got both covered.<br />
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- Currently daydreaming about owning <a href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/bertoni-fw15/parchment-navajo-american-trunk">this trunk</a>.<br />
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- How cool are these <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/eyewear/sunglasses/PRDOVR~C8078/C8078.jsp">frames</a>?!<br />
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- Which shoes are so last season? Which shoes are in? Find out <a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/spring-shoes-trends-in-style-2015/">here</a>.<br />
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- Dying to have <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/double-hanging-rattan-chair/natural/24812.html#q=hanging+chair&start=1">this chair</a> in my dream summer home.<br />
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<b>Good luck to every high school student taking an AP exam over the next two weeks!</b><br />
xx, CMKAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-79940556528556759142015-04-30T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-04T21:17:51.572-04:00THOUGHTS ON OVERALLS? + MY FAVORITE OPTIONS<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't even know, man. Well, I mean, I guess I kind of know.</div>
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I know that back in the day, seeing my mother in a pair of overalls signaled a new baby on the way. I know that directly following her overalls, were my overalls. From the ages of nothing to four, they <i>were</i> all I <b>knew</b>. I know that after growing out of my toddler phase, I, for the next 10 years, only regarded them as children's clothes. I also know that last summer I walked into Ann Taylor LOFT, scoffed at my sister's lame jeans and my mom's even lamer trousers, and walked out of the dressing room in the flyest pair of overalls you ever did see. I know my sister reminded me it was 2014, and therefore, I could not buy said-overalls. Lastly, I know, that they have been on my mind lately, and I can't get 'em out.</div>
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I didn't know, until like, idk, two weeks ago, that they are now referred to as dungarees. They are now sported by the trendiest of trendsetters. They are now light wash, dark wash, and everything in between. They now come in skin tight styles, baggier than an actual bag styles, and cut-off styles. They are now [ again ] socially accepted.</div>
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Now that we do actually know all the facts, I still do not know how I feel about them.</div>
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How does one utilize a public restroom in a pair of skin tight, dark wash dungarees? How does one avoid looking like she came right out of a 1990's *NSYNC poster? Does she do it by wearing a pair of skin tight, dark wash dungarees? But then, may I ask, HOW DOES SHE UTILIZE A PUBLIC RESTROOM?!</div>
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Maybe this, like the romper, is an instance in which we forego all public-restroom-dignity for the sake of fashion. For the sake of fashion, we will strip down to our knickers, and with shaking legs [ for fear of someone breaking the barrier between us and the outside world ], squat over a public toilet, while our skin tight, dark wash dungarees pool around our ankles, and grace the floor of this seemingly-skeevy restroom? Are you willing to do that? Am I?!</div>
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But they look hella cute, that's for sure.</div>
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I still can't decide if I would lose it [ it : my peeing-in-public dignity ] for an all-encompassing piece of denim. But <i>honestly</i>, I'm swooning over these photos. Here's an idea: I could just <i>be</i> Alexa Chung, and then I could wear whatever and do whatever <b>I want</b>, with no concerns of bathroom -- public or private -- dignity whatsoever.</div>
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Yep. That's it. Here's a bunch of options for when I make my transition [ help me pick which pair to wear on my tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer .. (; ].</div>
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<b>Shop to it [ and throw up a big fat middle finger to my sister who proclaimed overalls are a <i>no</i> in the modern day ]! And don't be afraid to share your thoughts on this peculiar article of clothing .. I'd love to hear!</b></div>
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<b style="text-align: center;">photos:</b><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="http://le21eme.com/veronika-heilbrunner-london/" style="text-align: center;">1</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.befrassy.net/" style="text-align: center;">2</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.oliviapalermo.com/" style="text-align: center;">3</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.style.com/slideshows/slideshows/street/tommy-ton/2014/09052014-tommy-ton--nyfw/359" style="text-align: center;">4</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">5</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://sincerelyjules.com/2013/05/over-it-all.html" style="text-align: center;">6</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/outfit-ideas-blogger-looks-july-5-2014/slide31" style="text-align: center;">7</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Alexa-Chung-Wearing-Overalls-Airport-31472262" style="text-align: center;">8</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08439427452321449254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-36863322699417323972015-04-29T06:00:00.000-04:002015-04-29T06:00:01.985-04:00GUILTY PLEASURES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This week has been a bit hectic : from making over 500 flashcards, to hobbling on crutches from class to class, and going to physical therapy. I am constantly finding myself zoning out, especially during class. Hopefully this next week will fly by and I will be finished with my first AP class! Hooray!! Usually, I am pretty good at staying on task during hectic times like these, but sometimes I cheat ... a little. Low and behold, my guilty pleasures.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-25738155747639455162015-04-28T06:00:00.000-04:002015-04-28T06:00:06.441-04:00WE'RE ON SNAPCHAT + SOME THOUGHTS<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Tuesday! It -- in my personal reality -- is actually Monday night. This weekend brought many exciting things with it, including a head cold, but, more excitingly, the Elephants on Snapchat [ @twolilelephants ]!</div>
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I am <i>quite</i> excited to share glimpses of my daily life with you all .. so be sure to add us! Last night, for example, I included a little s/o to my Governor's Ball playlist on Spotify.</div>
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Which brings me to topic #2 of today. I'm trying to up my Spotify game, so you should at least <i>try</i> to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/bugsregan">follow along</a> [ key word : try, because, tbh, nobody really knows how to work Spotify ].</div>
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And lastly, Governor's Ball has been hiiiiigh on my mind as of late. CMK and I are brainstorming outfit ideas [ ie : overalls? off-the-shoulder? fringe? kimono? backpack ? ]. I shared some great <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/2015/04/festival-style-inspiration.html">inspo from Coachella</a>, and I'm red hot and ready to share tangible outfit ideas with you all, so STAY TUNED! [ PS : Will we see any of you at Gov Ball on Friday? ]. </div>
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We'll, unfortunately, only be there on Friday .. Which is <i>oooook</i>, because I'm most excited to see The Decemberists preform. But, in spite of that, today I had quite a bit of fun discovering some of the other performers in the lineup. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/bugsregan/playlist/4OVprTS4kJ3DDhKZyGvLjJ">This playlist</a> really sums it all up.</div>
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And the last order of business for today's post : AP exams. #fun. I'm sure many of you are in similar positions as us, preparing for APs which are approaching rather quickly. CMK takes hers on Thursday of next week, and mine follows on Friday. So, we made the executive decision to sit next week out on the blogging front. It's the most responsible route to take, and apparently, we're becoming quite responsible.</div>
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+ stay tuned for festival outfit ideas!</div>
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Spring is coming in fast and I am ready for the sun! Last week in NY was a drag, especially since it snowed, but knowing that it might be 70 degrees on Wednesday has me in good spirits. I am lacking options and diversity in the bag department of my spring wardrobe. I am in love with all these bright colors and neutrals. Also, I have been lusting for a bucket bag for awhile now and hopefully Mansur Gavriel restocks soon! For now, I've got you covered from beach totes, a humorous pouch for your makeup, and a cross body for a day on the go. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396855930704070576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858043555918150021.post-1876407415841873752015-04-24T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-15T12:28:11.322-04:00[ A GENERAL GIFT GUIDE ] : FOR YOUR MOM<div style="text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago, <a href="http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/2015/03/general-gift-guide-for-your-girl-friend.html">I introduced</a> a new series of posts I'd be putting out .. General gift guides, because the holidays are certainly <i>not</i> the only time of year you need to deliver a brown paper package tied up with string.</div>
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Somehow, despite the fact that 2015 started approximately five minutes ago, Mother's Day is in two weeks. How five months has managed to feel like five minutes, I don't know -- but Mother's Day being in near sight warms my cold little recovering-from-winter heart. It means spring is here, <i>and</i> that I get to shower my wonderful mother with gifts, and love, and affection, and spare her of my snarky comments and criticisms for a full 24 hours.</div>
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She birthed me, she raised me, she's -- so far -- given me 15 birthdays and Christmases, and an innumerable amount of rides and meals. She's the bomb-freaking-dot-com, and throwing some Mother's Day swag her way isn't even representative of what she deserves. But, well, I'm unforgivingly materialistic, and must've inherited the trait from somewhere, so...</div>
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JOKES ASIDE .. YOUR MOM IS AWESOME, BUY HER SOMETHING NICE. Here's a whole bunch of nice things.</div>
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A <b>great bottle of perfume</b> will definitely be put to good use, and this one makes her vanity "on fleek."</div>
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<b>Small notebooks</b> are just such a mom thing .. Especially when they say something cheesy, but still manage to look ayy-freaking-dorable.</div>
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I bet you your mother will just about die at the idea of a <b>garden in a bag</b>, and proceed to kiss your feet every Sunday-night-dinner that she forgot to buy basil, but, no need to fear! -- she has it growing on her window sill.</div>
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Whether or not your mom's a wine-o, she probably <i>loves</i> a cheeky <b>cocktail napkin </b>.. and these are <i>double</i> the fun. (;</div>
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<b>What will you be buying your mom for Mother's Day?!</b></div>
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People always say they have a neutral color, whether it is black, white, or the occasional blue ... mine is stripes. I always find myself coming back to a square cut blue and white striped shirt. Usually, my daily outfit is a <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=476718072&pid=uid3041-25179071-81">striped t-shirt</a>, a pair of <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=429480706&pid=uid3041-25179071-81">boyfriend jeans</a>, and white <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=472070331&pid=uid3041-25179071-81">Jack Purcell's</a>, and sometimes, when I want a change, I'll throw on a necklace. It is just so easy and so versatile, which makes getting dressed at 7:00 am much easier.</div>
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Pair it with dainty necklaces or go <b>bold</b> with a statement necklace like this <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/accessories/jewellery/necklace-with-geometric-rhinestones-c589501p2636010.html">one</a>. Leather jacket or field jack .. you name it. Stripes are like coffee. Addictive, yet oh so good :) Shop some of my striped favorites below.</div>
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Stripes Forever!</div>
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Happy spring-wedding-season, ladies! I, thank goodness -- at the ripe age of 15, have not found myself ever drowning in the travel, dressing, and gifting expenses that overwhelm thousands of 20 or 30-somethings every year. Wedding season is on the verge of full bloom, and I sure do hope you're prepared.</div>
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I do in fact have one wedding to attend this spring #gasp. But, weddings aside, the spring is a big time for fashion's go-to gals -- dresses. The sun is shining, people are happy, their legs may be pasty, but hey, they'll show 'em off anyway. Weddings, graduations, proms, parties -- all rear their heads during this glorious season we call spring, and they all call for a kick-ass cocktail dress.</div>
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Here's 10 you really can't go wrong with this year!</div>
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Colors -- notice <i>no</i> black or white -- and patterns are obvious choices. It is spring after all .. Embrace it, why don't ya?</div>
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<b>Let's hope spring stays spring -- good riddance Winter 2k15!</b></div>
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I am currently on the mend after my ACL surgery and am up to my knees with work! Who knew that missing 5 days of classes would mean that I have to take 2 quizzes, 2 tests, and present a project tomorrow... crazy sh!t. </div>
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I am so excited for warmer weather to roll around because walking in the rain on crutches is no fun. Hopefully this week flies by so that I can be caught up on all my work. For now I can dream about bright dresses and Soludos .. that actually come in my size [ I have huge feet, did you know? ].</div>
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