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.

Jelly Love.

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We went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium this weekend. I remember going to the aquarium when I was a little girl and till this day it’s one of my fondest memories. Spending months in the Virgin Islands growing up has shaped my heart into an ocean loving organ and even at 26, I grin ear to ear when looking in those big tanks.

 

Taking photos at an aquarium can be quite tricky but the jellies sure put on a show.

 

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Spring Showers

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Happy Spring Everyone!

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Doesn’t it feel nice? We may be getting some showers over in the Bay area but the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. Even the rain can’t wash away the joy of nature’s spring song.

It’s a sleepy day here as the rain gently taps on the skylights and the kitties snooze away. I couldn’t help but capture some pictures of my little bb’s, they just make the best subject!

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I’m going to try and take more photos of our everyday life. I never do and I think it’s time that I make a better effort at that.

In the meantime, in honor of this rainy couple days I made a *Vegetable Minestrone Soup last night. It’s easy, hearty and healthy…what more could you ask for?

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat macaroni pasta

Preparation:

In a large pot, combine all the ingredients except the pasta. Simmer over low heat for at least one hour, or until vegetables are tender.Add the pasta and bring to a slow simmer. Cook for another 20 minutes, or until pasta is done cooking.Remove Bay Leaf and Rosemary when finished and enjoy!

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M

* original recipe from here!

Maxi(d) Out

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Maxidout

 

Ping Embroidered Maxi {anthropologie.com, $168}/Sabine Pleated Maxi {piperlime.com, $59}/Dip-Dyed Mesh Maxi {urbanoutfitters.com, $115}/ Just Dandy Skirt {Modcloth.com, $40}/Arc & Co. Colorblock Maxi {piperlime.com, $64}/Firetrap Christina Bird Maxi {polyvore.com, $90}

We left a cold little island in the north and were welcomed with sun kissed hills in the west. Yes, my friends, Spring has come to California! And you know what? I wore sandals…finally! My toes happily welcomed the return of warmth along with my skin and spirit.

As soon as I am recovered from this nasty cough, I will slowly change out my closet and bring out my warm weather clothes. As many states are crippled with long winters, California is fortunately sustained on long summers (I’m not bragging at all). I think I forget how much of a sun worshipper I am during the winter months. It’s when that golden orb in the sky kisses my skin that I am reminded of how much of a California girl I truly am.

In winter, I like more subdued colors, lots of grays and blacks and whites. For summer, I like to look like the landscape with lots of colors and floral prints. I am eyeing tons of maxi’s this season and am gearing up to buy a few staple pieces that can easily be paired with a plain white/grey/or black cotton t-shirt/tank top.

What’s your staple summer clothes?