A Bit of Advice

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Beat April Showers with Crayola Raingear

Beat April Showers with Crayola Raingear by adwhite featuring a hooded rain coat

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It's only the 2nd and April showers are in full effect. The past 48 hours have been a constant downpour, making it nearly impossible to get out of bed in the morning (snoozed my alarm thrice this am!). In this midst of this dreary blanket I spotted some blooming tulips alongside of the road. Their vibrant yellow color was a little pop of sunshine in my otherwise uneventful day! Rainy days are downright DEPRESSING, so why not brighten them up with a little bit of color?

 

Life is all about balance. Sometimes you forget to slowdown and do what makes you happy. Appreciate everything life has to offer and take nothing for granted. Figure out what it is that makes you smile and do more of it. A little indulgence never hurt anybody.

Queen Cara

Move over Kate. Model-of-the-moment Cara Delevigne is fashion's newest It girl. Girl walked in just about anybody who is anyone's show this season. Not to mention she is the face of Burberry's Beauty campaign as well as Chanel's Resort 2013 campaign. Oh, she also had a spot in the coveted Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Did I mention she won Model of the Year 2012 at the British Fashion Awards? Girl is unstoppable. My girl crush began a year and a half ago or so while I was studying in London. Cara and her equally gorgeous sister, Poppy, were all over the British society pages and I couldn't get enough of them. The London native's bold brows, flawless face, and effortlessly chic rocker vibe culminate into PERFECTION. Her quirky sense of humor, down-to-earth character, and love for onesies make her that much more alluring. No wonder Rita Ora, Jourdan Dunn, and Georgia May Jagger are her BFFs and she's been linked to both Harrys - the Royal one and the One Direction crooner. All hail Queen Cara!

In Burberry at The 58th London Evening Standard Awards

With 'wifey' Rita Ora at the British Fashion Awards

Walking at Phillip Lim

Chanel

Louis Vuitton

LOVE Magazine

Fierce in leopard

Off the catwalk streetstyle, perfection.

GORGEOUS

Cara in Burberry with older sister Poppy in Emilio Pucci

Bronzed Skulls Can Do No Harm

Naturally, I'm drawn to anything metallic just as much as I am to anything rustic. So when I recently learned of Ashley Tudor's Bronze European Mounts I instantly started mentally redecorating my living room, with a bronzed buck head as the center piece. Her striking sculptural pieces add contemporary flair and a worldly feel inspired by nature to spaces. They are absolutely killer and I would just die to call one my own. The young artist is making moves in the art world, working with designers and hunters to offer a new perspective on taxidermy. If you are ever in San Francisco stop by Coup D'Etat or if you find yourself in NYC hit up BDDW. The artist began hunting 5 years ago to feel a closer connection with her food, which led her on this creative endeavor! It is a really neat process that takes over 3 months... from the hunt to the molding and waxing and final installation. So inspiring!

 

Mononucleiosis takes over

Well I've managed to somehow contract the kissing disease. For the past few weeks I've barely managed to make it 20 minutes without experiencing narcoleptic type episodes (alright, I'm a bit dramatic). Yep, it's been a load of fun. No physical activity or alcohol for a month - senior year - woohoo!!! My spring break plans had included mastering the slopes in Steamboat and nights out at the local watering holes, but that has quickly been replaced by a trip to recover at my grandparents in the Appalachians. Lucky to have my Gigi to bring me hot tea and make me homemade chicken noodle soup!

Should be my uniform for the next few weeks.

Will be spending the next few weeks cozied up in front of the fireplace with a good book!

Metallic kind of night

The sea of shimmering dresses on the red carpet last night was perfectly fitting for Hollywood's biggest night. Film's leading ladies (plus George Clooney's honey Stacy Keibler) were betrothed in figure-hugging metallic gowns that oozed just the right amount of sex appeal with classic Hollywood glamour. I know the trend may seem a little predictable and safe, but hands down these luxurious dresses were my favorite of the night. Every single one of these beautiful ladies owned the night and looked like a million bucks - from Naomi Watts in gunmetal gray sequins to Jessica Chastain in copper toned silk.

Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott

Catherine Zeta-Jones in Zuhair Murad Couture

Jennifer Hudson in Roberto Cavalli

Halle Berry stuns in Versace

Naomi Watts in Giorgio Armani

Jessica Chastain in Giorgio Armani

Stacy Keibler in Naeem Khan