what i'd wear

i'm swamped with work i didn't really work on over the weekend (sorry, mom!)

keeping my lack of time in mind, today's post basically consists of outfits i'd absolutely wear if i had the funds to make it happen.

oh! before i forget, if you ever have the chance to see best coast play live, do it!

so worth it!

as for the above photo...i just figured out how to use my laptop's webcam! hooray!

what i'd wear...on franklin street, saturday lunch.

Red & Gold Spirit by e.suttee featuring tie blouses

Factory's Women - New Arrivals - Factory stripe long weekend cardigan...
$70 - jcrew.com
Striped cardigans »

A One and A Turmeric Top
$68 - modcloth.com
Tie blouses »

Old Navy Womens The Flirt Trouser Jeans
$24 - oldnavy.gap.com
Denim jeans »

BB Raffia Ballet Flat
$255 - kirnazabete.com
Flat shoes »

Dually Knotted Bag
$278 - modcloth.com
Leather handbags »

what i'd wear...to do homework on a comfy sunday afternoon.

Bright Beret by e.suttee featuring sequined dresses

Arkendale Sequin Dress
$349 - jackwills.com
Sequined dresses »

Old Navy Women's V-Neck Tees
$8.50 - oldnavy.gap.com
Short sleeve tees »

AE Women's Solid Legging (Black)
$12 - ae.com
Ankle leggings »

MICHAEL Monochrome Brogue
$55 - topshop.com
Lace up shoes »

John Lewis Women Plain Knit Beret, Mulberry
6.75 GBP - johnlewis.com
Knit beret hats »

what i'd wear...on a first date.

Bold Lips, Black Collar by e.suttee featuring black high heels

Pure Refreshment Top
$50 - modcloth.com
Short sleeve blouses »

Soft Tailoring Peg Trouser
$675 - matthewwilliamson.com
Pleated pants »

J.Crew Langford leather high-heel oxfords - black
$275 - jcrew.com
Black high heels »

The Bike Bag - Madewell (Dried Seaweed)
$98 - madewell.com
Madewell clutches »

Chanel-Hydrabase Lipstick - No.60 New York Red for sale at Cannla!
cannla.com

january favorites!

i had a fairly busy weekend that's left me pretty tired, so today's post is a quick compilation of the things i'm loving and enjoying this month.


here's hoping you'll be inspired by my january favorites as well.

♥

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first up, some gorgeous photos from catmil.

i want spring!



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how dreamy is this pretty little outfit that was whipped up by mallory of where the lovely things are?

i think i'd pair it with these great cognac oxfords i bought in december.


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french actress anna karina has been my style inspiration of late.

while i've been channeling her shorter hairstyle, as worn above, i have found the perfect hair tutorial by carrie of wishwishwish for those of you who envy her beehive/bouffant style.

if my hair were a bit longer, i'd definitely give the beehive a shot!

Carrie's Beehive from WishWishWish on Vimeo.

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this weekend i'm going to see best coast at cat's cradle with one of my favorite couples, emily & will!

we're having dinner at elmo's diner and then we're headed to the show!

i'm beyond excited.

here's best coast's latest video, "crazy for you".


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sorry this post was so short! i was planning on sharing a bit more, but blogger has decided that i can't upload any more photos for some reason. sad day!

but!
be sure to check out:

• these awesome d.i.y. chain & thread friendship bracelets
• this pretty anna karina watercolor portrait
• the adorable artwork of nan lawson

that's all, i'm afraid!

take care, friends.

nature lessons

i love animals. i love nature.

in that spirit, here are some lovely animal and nature-inspired finds for this gorgeous january friday.

first up, these cute animal illustrations by marc johns.

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nature's finest

antique hand-colored print

deer portrait brass locket

bears in dome sculpture

floral wall pieces

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shop of the day: jimbob art

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favorite find

silver cottonwood leaf necklace

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i love this video of the nature lab at the rhode island school of design.

i find the specimens, the skeletons, the atmosphere to be very calming in some odd way.

take a look if you need a study break!



and this is what i'm listening to today.



hope you're well!

a freshly minted year.

welcome to 2011, this ephemeral life!

lots of changes in my life have occurred in the past few weeks and i'm still reeling from everything, i'm afraid.

i'm back at unc, trying to enjoy the hustle and bustle of classes and friends, so my posting into the new year has been quite lacking.

for that, i apologize.
but, in with the new!

today's post is full of one of my favorite colors, mint green.

this color just makes me feel alive when i look at it, it's so fresh and lovely.

i've also included some of my favorite found vintage photographs from signs and wonders' flickr photostream.

happy thursday & enjoy!

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happy, happy print



vintage princess telephone




vintage birthday photo




garnish with mint top



coca-cola vintage found photo


'arrows' illustration

spearmint tea


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mint chocolate cookie sandwiches


want the recipe? visit the tasty morsels bakery blog!

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fancy feet


how gaudy and wonderful are these marie antoinette mint pumps?

i certainly wouldn't wear them, but imagine them resting on your dressing table next to some perfume bottles...

perfection in a pair of heels.

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i leave you with some spearmint.



take care!

-elisabeth

fright delight: halloween!

happy halloween postcard

hooray, it's halloween!

i can't decide if i'm going to take some of the little kids in the neighborhood trick-or-treating, or if i'm going ot stay and pass out candy.

what i do know is that i'm going to be a tree, like i was last year.

repeat costume, still exciting!

what are you being for halloween?

happy haunting!

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halloween 2009

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then and now

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halloween treats

(1. Papabubble crystal cut candy from Dean & Deluca, 2. dot bowl, 3. mug and spoon set from Urban Outfitters, 4. Williams-Sonoma pumpkin ice cream starter, 5. mod dot setting, 6. raven mouth blown crystal from The Future Perfect.)

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dark duos

close print

emma and albert monster dolls

the grady twins - the shining

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made modern

elisabeth, age 3

baby gap cow costume

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skulls & bones

two skull necklace

hand-painted silk skull scarf

antique body prints

tiny skull necklace

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eerie illustrations

little ghosts prints

missed connections

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