Tumblr Tuesday: Burning Love and Pumpkin Surprise

The bubble tank makes me want to say “watch out, fishie!”; You rarely see pumpkin-carving humor, but this illustration is really cute; I like the weave situation happening in this photo; This ribbon necklace will make a great DIY project when I actually get off my arse and do something; Love can burn you, but luckily there are meds for that; A yard full of jack-o-lanterns makes me smile like a…well, a jack-o-lantern. Find more...

Last Minute Halloween Shopping

If you’re anything like me, every year you swear up and down that you’ll be ready with a fantastic Halloween costume weeks in advance, only to wind up frantically searching for something–ANYTHING–to wear the day of. Mmhmm, I see you. I’m a big proponent of DIY costumes, thanks to the fabulous things my mom whipped up for me when I was a kid–none of that fake plastic-y stuff for me, no ma’am! Thanks to those...

Fire Engine Red

I swear, bright red heels can make even the most thrown together outfit look like you wore it on purpose. DIY vest; Marc by MJ jeans; Topshop heels; thrifted scarf, Epiphanie bag  

Style: Dizzy Spell

All Saints tee; thrifted pants (easy DIY here!); Giuseppe Zanotti heels; NOMAD3176 shell necklace; bracelets from a craft vendor Mixing contrasting prints in coordinating neutrals makes me dizzy in the best way possible! Shop the look: Dorothy Perkins Aztec print tee | Oodi shell necklace | Forever21 Chevron striped pants | Bebe python print heels

Brunch Basics

I love a leisurely weekend brunch as much as the next wino, but the whole occasion becomes slightly less leisurely when someone* is rushing you to get ready because they hate waiting in line at IHOP with the rest of the hangover crowd. When I need to look somewhat presentable in 15 minutes or less, I like to stick to the basics: cotton tank dress, femme high-tops, a denim jacket, and a big ol’ hairbun....