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Indian-Summer

Pave Post Earrings, Anthropologie {$24}/Chambray Peasant Top, J.Crew {$78}/Linen Cotton Pant, J.Crew {$89.50}/Unisex Big Pocket Tank, American Apparel {$22}/Women Dip Suno Long Flare Skirt, UNIQLO {$29.90}/Twisted and Pleated Tee, Anthropologie {$58}/Drape Printed Bottoms, UNIQLO {$14.90}/Night Sky Bracelet, Urban Outfitters {$10}/Croquetl Leopard Loafers, Steve Madden {$79.95}

Would I be lying if I said I’m not keeping an eye out for clothes to wear in India? Absolutely. In fact, as you can see, I’ve already begun piecing together my outfits with some new and old pieces I own above.

Tahoe

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Since we moved to the bay area we have been hearing people ranting and raving about Tahoe. We had been there one time on a day trip a few years back and weren’t as terribly impressed as we should have been. Well, this weekend we finally made it back to Tahoe and let me just say…we get it. We get the ranting and raving about Tahoe and I imagine many weekends this summer will be spent up there. Here are just a few pictures from our trip.

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Good morning from the Sierras.

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Our other home.

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Walking with giants.

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Kayaking on Fallen Leaf Lake

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God is good.

The Yosemite.

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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.

-John Muir, The Yosemite-

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is where my soul finds peace. I can’t quite explain it to you, but if you’ve been there you’ll know the words that I am searching for. This glorious range is rests on the spine of California and is by far my favorite place in my golden state. From Sequoia to Tahoe, there is not a place in those peaks and valleys that my heart doesn’t beat for. We had a chance to make it to Yosemite in early May, it was our first time in the Sierra’s since 2010 (too long!) and I felt as if my spirit was renewed.

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Great Gatsby, Great Costumes.

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We went and saw The Great Gatsby this last weekend. I’m going to say I enjoyed it. Was it the best movie I have ever seen? No. Was it bad? No. It was just enjoyable.

Now, what I will tell you is that the only thing more beautiful than Leonardo DiCaprio in soaking wet white suit in that movie was Carey Mulligan’s wardrobe. Stop my beating heart, some of those dresses were….were…oh goodness, I can’t even talk about it, they were so beautiful! Scratch that, let’s talk about them!

Firstly, I think I have a girl crush on Carey Mulligan, I always slightly adored her but now it’s full on love. She just reminds me of an adorable little nymph and sweet goodness I wish I could wear a pixie cut like her.

 

Look at that dress. I lost track of the movie when she was wearing this one because my eyes were so focused on the details of this.

I’m sorry, why can’t we dress like this everyday?

 

Prada was behind these costumes so duh that they were nothing short of heavenly.

I can’t seem to find my favorite dress from this movie which Daisy wears when we are first introduced to her character. It took my breath away, I just could not take my eyes off of it.My only wish is that I could steal Gatsby and Daisy’s wardrobe for Jon and I…just not their fate. *le sigh*

must have iomoi.

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I suppose I never shared the good news…not too long ago I was lucky enough to be brought on board as a production associate with the iomoi team here in the Bay Area and iomlovingit.

iomoi is a luxury lifestyle brand providing traditional household items and must have accessories with a wink. Every day I see dozens of adorable designs and I must say some have grown on me especially much. Here are a few of my favorites from our line-up:

Monogrammed  Giraffe Tote and Cosmetic bags. Neiman Marcus $68-$350

I am slightly obsessed with our Giraffe totes and by slightly I mean…a lot. I don’t think one leaves the office without a little piece of my heart with it. They are so classic and chic that I can hardly stand it.  You can check more of our exclusive items for Neiman Marcus here.

Love Hedgehogs Stationery $78

Can we talk about how cute this hedgehog stationery is? I’ve been in a hedgehog phase for a good year now and how can you not be when you have adorable hedgehog stationery like this floating around. I die.

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Fox With Crown Phone Case $58

Who doesn’t love an adorable phone case with a royal fox on it?!? All the phone cases are pretty adorable but this one takes the cake for me.

Stay tuned because I am sure the longer I stay the more products I will love! Until then take a look at all the amazing merchandise we have to offer now.

The Wheels Are In Motion.

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Young women in the Thar Desert, Jaiselmer, Rajasthan, India by Jim Zuckerman

 

Remember when I said we were invited to an Indian wedding in India?

Well, as I type, our passports sit in the Indian Embassy awaiting visa approval. The wheels are in motion for our trip to India to become reality and I can’t quite believe it. More than once I have looked at Jón and said, “I just can’t believe we’re planning a trip to India right now”.

I’m very cautious of outright saying I am going somewhere and even becoming excited until our tickets are in hand and in this case our visas are approved…but I must say, I can’t quite stop smiling when I think of August.

Summer Make-Up

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Summer is right around the corner and is already here if you’re Icelandic (Gleðilegt sumar!). I don’t know about you but summer for me means less make-up. Why? Because it’s hot as balls and I’m outside way more than usual and all that time I spent on my face will melt away with my winter paleness. 

Just like any other season, summer has make-up trends and here are 3 of my favorite looks for 2013.

 

Nude Perfection.

A simple tinted moisturizer with a cream blush and colored lip balm. Toss on with some barely there mascara (brown or clear) and you’re as fresh as a summer morning. 

Grunge Goddess.

Closer to my everyday make-up. Line the bottom with a dark brown eyeliner (just around the rims) smudge it out with some dark brown shadow. Top shadow is optional, if you choose to add a matte nude. Add some mascara and you’re golden. 

 

Ms. Brightside. 

I can’t seem to get enough of bright lips during spring and summer. They are the easiest way to brighten up your face. I usually wear mine with minimal eye makeup and let my lips be the focus. Don’t be a hero and let them be a little imperfect. Pop some on, smack your lips together and give your lips a freshly kissed by a neon god look. 

 

*let’s give Glamour magazine some love for all these pictures. You can find more trends here.