I got my hair did

Ever been in a beauty rut? I think I've been in one for the past year. Not anymore... I got my hair did!

Phew! It feels so good to get it all cut off. Add in a new eyeliner pencil, some new pressed powder and a little self-confidence and VOILA!

A shift is in the air.

I am feeling myself more and more drawn to mid-century/glamourous/retro/hollywood regency pieces lately. Take this little nugget for example. Gorg!

It's the Dauphine Armoire from SHINE SHO - there is no price listed so I am assume major bukoo buckerroos. BUT I think it could be a fun DIY project. I just love the gold touches.

Inspiration Dumping Ground: Bathrooms

Next up in the Inspirational Virtual dumping post: Bathrooms!!!

Grab a book and some bubble bath and sink (get it, sink) into these great bathrooms.
It's the clawfoot tubs. They get me every single time.

photos from Martha Stewart, Sarah Richardson, Elle Decor, Country Living and all around the web.

Outfit Success. Self Portrait FAIL.

I was feeling especially saucy today and decided to spend longer than two minutes getting ready for work this afternoon.
First, I put on my leggings (which I have owned since last winter yet never worn). They're simple black adult looking leggings but I just can't ever seem to find an outfit to wear them with.
Then I put on my brown suede knee high boots NOT UGGS - which I have now owned for 3 years and never worn outside of the house. See, they have a rounded toe and I just can't wrap my head around the rounded toe. They don't look great under jeans and I refuse to be the girl that tucks her skinny jeans into ugg-lies.
next grabbed the classic white button-down, the black knit stretchy dress and finally a long grey cardigan.
PHEW... getting dressed is hard. Well, its not really hard, I'm just lazy and have been in a jeans and shirt/sweater/top rut for about a year now. boo.

"Nevermore, nevermore", said the gal in the raven dress.

As saucy as I was feeling leaving the house in my deceptively effortless-looking outfit, I couldn't take a decent picture. Self portrait FAIL.

Have you seen? Grosgrain: Embellish Knits Month

This is right up my alley! Kathleen of Grosgrain is so talented! She is a self-taught seamstress and has an excellent eye for good design.
This month it's Embellish Knits Month and let me tell you, I am envious of all her beautiful new knits/cardigans. Most of the items it seems she picks up at the thrift shop then adds some flair and voila, magic!

Here are my favorites:
Head over to her blog to see the rest!

Lemme borrow that top.

I am way late to hopping on the Glee wagon. I am strangely drawn to show choir. I can't help it, I'm from the Midwest.

I have a serious style crush on Emma though. I really want to have her wardrobe - its the perfect mix of J.Crew, Anthropologie, vintage and Hawleywood jewelry.

Serious crave worthy outfits comin' at ya.
Photos from Glee

PS - if you got the title reference - "Lemme Borrow that Top". Good for you, you win 10,000 bonus points. If not, go here. It may or may not be funny.