I've Got the Hippie Hippie Chic

I have always had an affinity towards the bohemian/hippie look of the 60's & 70's.  I don't think it ever really goes out of style, it just pops every other season in a fresh new way.  For this spring, I'm digging all the neutral, earthy looks.  Sprinkling pieces like these into your wardrobe can give it that cool, hippie vibe.  Too much all at once and people may ask if you just got back from a love-in.  Not so groovy. 

From the top: Floppy hat / Tunic dress / Nude platforms / Fringed shoulder bag / Crochet pearl bracelet

Bathroom Envy

Hi, my name is Gina and I have a fugly bathroom.  I would post a photo of said fugly bathroom, but children could be reading this and I do not want to frighten them.  So I'll just paint a little picture for everyone.

The bathroom floor is three different shades of blue tile.  The walls are white-tiled with blue windmills.  And the upper walls are (wait for it!) floral wallpapered, very reminiscent of a Laura Ashley dress circa 1989.  Barf-o-rama.

My husband bought our house (before we met) from an elderly Polish lady.  He said she specifically told him that the bathroom was her pride and joy.  I can only assume she was indeed both color blind and had the worst taste in the history of humanity. 

Since bathroom remodeling is quite expensive and we're not planning on staying in our house long-term, we are reluctant to put any money into it.  So I have a new brilliant plan...win a new bathroom giveaway!  I'll be entering to win my dream bathroom here every day.  I suggest no one else enters this contest.  C'mon, help a girl out!

So until I win my new, fabulous, luxurious bathroom, I will be dreaming of elegant bathrooms such as these. Wish me luck!

 

From the top: #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5

My Three Favorites

1. I have a new fav nail polish!  Essie's Over the Edge.  It's the perfect metallic charcoal gray.  Little purchases such as this will keep me sane until The Strike is over.

 2. This website is adorable, simple and informative. And so much quicker than having to watch those pesky weather reports.

Photo via How Sweet It Is.

3. The food blog How Sweet It Is.  I adore all the photos and every recipe looks amazingly yummy.  This will definitely be my go-to site for trying out new meals & desserts.

Fabulous Friday!

 

 

 

This Friday feels especially sweet.  The weather is just amazing!  It makes me want to drive around with the windows down and the stereo up.  Enjoy!

An Irish Blessing

May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire.

 All images of Ireland via Pinterest.

Oh Make Me Over

I don't know about you, but the girly-girl side of me LOVES beauty products of all kinds.  I'm also fascinated to hear all the various products women love to use.  I'm hoping to start a little series where I'll ask various fashionable ladies what their must-have products are.  So I guess I'll start with yours truly!

Clinique, All About Eyes.  This gel-like eye cream is a god send.  Like many Italian gals, I am prone to under eye circles and puffiness.  A few quick dabs and I no longer look like a strung out streetwalker.  Well not under my eyes anyway.

Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara.  I once read a review that said it's the poor man's version of Diorshow mascara.  Since I'm totally a poor man, that works great for me.  The super skinny brush really allows you to coat individual lashes without them getting all clumpy.  Love!

Good old Dove beauty bar is the only soap I use.  I can't stand shower gels and body washes, they make my skin feel all filmy.  I also love the smell, it reminds me of my childhood. 

Jergens Natural Glow foaming self tanner.  I just feel so much more attractive when I have a tan, and this foam is fabulous.  It goes on super evenly without leaving stripes or dark patches on your skin. 

I have tried a lot of hairsprays to tame my wild mane. This is the only brand that eliminates frizzies and doesn't make my curls all crunch-ifed.  And it's dirt cheap.

Get Me My Bags, Boy

Johnny the Bellhop, circa 1930's

Louis Vuitton, circa now.

I am so delighted by an up & coming trend...bellhop chic!  How fun! If you ask me, those spiffy old-fashioned bellhop uniforms need a resurgence.  I haven't seen any bellboys sporting those cute little hats in hotels lately.  Boo to that, bring back the hats!

So how does one try out the bellhop trend without looking like a pants-less trollop or someone's bag bitch?  A cute little ornamental-buttoned jacket is just perfect! 

All available at ModCloth.