Thursday, November 3, 2011
Fallin'
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
My go to weekend
Madewell vintage sunglasses
$145 - madewell.com
Love everything about this. Maybe not the price of the necklace, but you could totally find something similar at F21.
I would wear this anywhere but it would be particularly cute for a girls weekend in Park City.
$145 - madewell.com
Love everything about this. Maybe not the price of the necklace, but you could totally find something similar at F21.
I would wear this anywhere but it would be particularly cute for a girls weekend in Park City.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Adrenaline
I had an unfortunate FB incident over the weekend. I got a message from someone I had blocked on FB, but friend requested their husband. How awkward, I was called out on this unfortunate event. I tried to be as upfront and diplomatic as I could about the whole thing, but when you're busted you're busted. "Yes, I blocked you because your updates were painful for me, for whatever reason, and yes I friend requested your husband for old times sake."
As I was obsessing over the details of this exchange, talking to my mom, she asked a good question... "Why do you do these things?" I was puzzled honestly. I don't know why I would "friend request" him. I couldn't come up with a good answer. "You are always in some sort of drama Millie. Are you addicted to the adrenaline of it all? What would it feel like to not have every day be a drama?" I can't say...... Every day is some sort of debacle in my life. Maybe I do create a lot of it on my own. Am I addicted to the rush of it all? Is this why I am constantly pushing the envelope? I mean I've only dated and not to mention married self-proclaimed "bad boys," I sometimes order Odoul's at restaurants, I did friend request my OBGYN on FB, and the other night, I actually went number one in my front yard just to see what it felt like to be a boy, and to see if I wouldn't get caught {by who the late night dog walker?} What is wrong with me?! Are these the actions of a healthy 30 something with three kids? I think not.
I have to get down to the bottom of it all. Why am I so afraid for my life to be boring? Why do I seem to crave some sort of confrontation? These are the questions I brought up with my therapist. "It comes down to nature vs. nurture, maybe your DNA is just wired this way, you might come from a long line of rule breakers {or night-squatters}. You can't entirely help yourself. The other part may have been learned, you need to be constantly entertained, something constantly going on, good or bad. When you're not surrounded by chaos it feels unnatural so you may create some of it." she said. Wow. It's true I am an adrenaline junky, and not even the cool kind that goes skydiving and scuba diving. A drama adrenaline junky. The worst kind. I will not let this define me. I am going to really work on this. I truly am. I'm going to sit and meditate and live in the now. Don't worry I'll keep you updated on my sobriety. I may even join a support group but before I do..... does anyone want to go toilet papering? I may not be healthy but I am fun.
As I was obsessing over the details of this exchange, talking to my mom, she asked a good question... "Why do you do these things?" I was puzzled honestly. I don't know why I would "friend request" him. I couldn't come up with a good answer. "You are always in some sort of drama Millie. Are you addicted to the adrenaline of it all? What would it feel like to not have every day be a drama?" I can't say...... Every day is some sort of debacle in my life. Maybe I do create a lot of it on my own. Am I addicted to the rush of it all? Is this why I am constantly pushing the envelope? I mean I've only dated and not to mention married self-proclaimed "bad boys," I sometimes order Odoul's at restaurants, I did friend request my OBGYN on FB, and the other night, I actually went number one in my front yard just to see what it felt like to be a boy, and to see if I wouldn't get caught {by who the late night dog walker?} What is wrong with me?! Are these the actions of a healthy 30 something with three kids? I think not.
I have to get down to the bottom of it all. Why am I so afraid for my life to be boring? Why do I seem to crave some sort of confrontation? These are the questions I brought up with my therapist. "It comes down to nature vs. nurture, maybe your DNA is just wired this way, you might come from a long line of rule breakers {or night-squatters}. You can't entirely help yourself. The other part may have been learned, you need to be constantly entertained, something constantly going on, good or bad. When you're not surrounded by chaos it feels unnatural so you may create some of it." she said. Wow. It's true I am an adrenaline junky, and not even the cool kind that goes skydiving and scuba diving. A drama adrenaline junky. The worst kind. I will not let this define me. I am going to really work on this. I truly am. I'm going to sit and meditate and live in the now. Don't worry I'll keep you updated on my sobriety. I may even join a support group but before I do..... does anyone want to go toilet papering? I may not be healthy but I am fun.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Look of the week~ Real Life Mixing Patterns
A real life platform for mixing patterns. Skirt J.Crew, stripped top H&M, shoes Vince Camuto, necklace vintage. Photo's courtesy of Lucy Laucht
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Mixing patterns
Some simple rules for mixing patterns.
1. Mix two or more patterns of the same color.
2. Don't mix two BOLD prints together, they just compete.
3.Try using a couple of different weights of fabric. It helps to make the look less matchy matchy.
4. Put together different color solids, i.e. mustard top, blue pants, and then add a printed belt.
5. Don't drink and dress.
1. Mix two or more patterns of the same color.
2. Don't mix two BOLD prints together, they just compete.
3.Try using a couple of different weights of fabric. It helps to make the look less matchy matchy.
4. Put together different color solids, i.e. mustard top, blue pants, and then add a printed belt.
5. Don't drink and dress.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sex it up
Madewell oversized sunglasses
$134 - madewell.com
Channel your inner Rachel Zoe bombshell fashionista. I would and could totally rock this while teaching my Primary class or out for a night on the town. It is so on.
$134 - madewell.com
Channel your inner Rachel Zoe bombshell fashionista. I would and could totally rock this while teaching my Primary class or out for a night on the town. It is so on.
Friday, October 7, 2011
A day at the spa...
Last Christmas my sweet husband gave me a gift certificate for all day at the spa. I tend to hoard these kind of gifts until they almost expire, always thinking in the back of my head "my day is coming." Finally yesterday I cashed it in. Can I just say heaven. It was the best day of my life counting when my children were born and two wedding days. Surpassed it all, my friends.
I arrived at ten where I immediately put in my lunch order CPK pear gorgonzola pizza.
I was then whisked away to the locker room where I changed into my nothin's and a robe.
My first treatment would be Hydrotherapy body polish. For those of you who haven't tried this, if a massage and a shower had a baby this would be their hot daughter. At first I was a little nervous laying buck naked on a table having a woman name Teri massage a walnut scrub all over my nude wet body, but I quickly let go of my inhibitions and enjoyed every second of it. Next was my actual massage where I layed on a table in a dry room listening to Native American flute music while Teri sensually rubbed lavender scented oil all over me. I may have been strangely a little turned on. I felt like George on Seinfeld in the episode where "it" moved. Brad could learn a thing or two from Teri was the thought that kept running through my mind.
Britt a beautiful esthetician who for some reason I kept calling Tara met me in the "quiet room." Which if someone told me is what the celestrial kingdom looked like I would not be disappointed. We then headed down the candle lit hallway to yet another room for my hour long facial. No extractions or waxing today just pure relaxation. An amazing scalp massage, and organic products carefully lathered on my face.
I literally looked ten years younger afterwards. Lunch was then followed by a ninety minute pedi man, where Tara (or Britt rather) discussed her childhood, why she has relationship issues, her departure from the LDS church, and her parents divorce. Looking back this portion of the day was a little more therapeutic for her than me, but enjoyable all the same. Finally my hair was washed and styled for the first time in I don't know how long. I left my new home away from home feeling like a million bucks, (or at the very least a thousand.)
I arrived at ten where I immediately put in my lunch order CPK pear gorgonzola pizza.
I was then whisked away to the locker room where I changed into my nothin's and a robe.
My first treatment would be Hydrotherapy body polish. For those of you who haven't tried this, if a massage and a shower had a baby this would be their hot daughter. At first I was a little nervous laying buck naked on a table having a woman name Teri massage a walnut scrub all over my nude wet body, but I quickly let go of my inhibitions and enjoyed every second of it. Next was my actual massage where I layed on a table in a dry room listening to Native American flute music while Teri sensually rubbed lavender scented oil all over me. I may have been strangely a little turned on. I felt like George on Seinfeld in the episode where "it" moved. Brad could learn a thing or two from Teri was the thought that kept running through my mind.
Britt a beautiful esthetician who for some reason I kept calling Tara met me in the "quiet room." Which if someone told me is what the celestrial kingdom looked like I would not be disappointed. We then headed down the candle lit hallway to yet another room for my hour long facial. No extractions or waxing today just pure relaxation. An amazing scalp massage, and organic products carefully lathered on my face.
I literally looked ten years younger afterwards. Lunch was then followed by a ninety minute pedi man, where Tara (or Britt rather) discussed her childhood, why she has relationship issues, her departure from the LDS church, and her parents divorce. Looking back this portion of the day was a little more therapeutic for her than me, but enjoyable all the same. Finally my hair was washed and styled for the first time in I don't know how long. I left my new home away from home feeling like a million bucks, (or at the very least a thousand.)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Just can't handle..
People who say "I know right?" or "Just sayin", skinny bitches, Justin Bieber, couples who ride tandem bikes, "cyclists" in general (lose the spandex it's obscene), low lights, goatees (they've been hideous since the nineties), fake nails, anyone who goes up over my dog but fails to acknowledge my children, 20 year olds that call me "hon", and Diet Coke whores (pardon my french but you know who you are).... just sayin'!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Granola Girl
Webbing scout belt
$30 - jcrew.com
For all of my fellow granola girls out there...I get it. You don't want to be uncomfortable, or look like you're trying to hard or shopping in the tween department. Well excuses be gone. This is a totally casual and comfortable look that can take you to the grocery store or on a date night with the hubs. Just because you love nature doesn't mean you can't have style. So save your Chaco's and Patagonia shorts for your next hike and step into this.
$30 - jcrew.com
For all of my fellow granola girls out there...I get it. You don't want to be uncomfortable, or look like you're trying to hard or shopping in the tween department. Well excuses be gone. This is a totally casual and comfortable look that can take you to the grocery store or on a date night with the hubs. Just because you love nature doesn't mean you can't have style. So save your Chaco's and Patagonia shorts for your next hike and step into this.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Thoughts from afar
Just got back from a family vacation. Which let's be honest when you're traveling with kids is not an actual "vacation." We stayed in a fabulous beach house which was right on the water (so maybe it was in Oceanside but still.) Spent two days with the kids in Disneyland, enjoyed a day in the sand at Coronado, ate heavenly pizza, strolled the beach and chowed down at the Crab Cooker in Newport. Spent an insane amount of money on everything from seashells, to churros, to Chewbaca back packs. Apparently all for nothing, when on the car ride home my eight year old says "ok that was the most boringist trip ever!" FML
Friday, September 30, 2011
Save it for a rainy day
Target:Missoni for Target® Women's Space Dye Infinit...
$25 - target.com
I had to pay some homage to Target carrying Missoni. These boots inspired me. Can't wait to pick up a pair, and the scarf oh so cute. Bring on the rain.
$25 - target.com
I had to pay some homage to Target carrying Missoni. These boots inspired me. Can't wait to pick up a pair, and the scarf oh so cute. Bring on the rain.
Monday, September 26, 2011
IN THE PARK
IN THE PARK by millparks featuring
Tom Ford gradient sunglasses
€250 - jades24.com
I am loving this set I created. Fabulous for a walk in the park, (maybe not Liberty Park) or high tea. Now if I can just figure out how to convert dollars into Euro's I'll be all set.
€250 - jades24.com
I am loving this set I created. Fabulous for a walk in the park, (maybe not Liberty Park) or high tea. Now if I can just figure out how to convert dollars into Euro's I'll be all set.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
I dream in color ~ look one
One outfit, two looks
This season we're all over the jewel tones. I took the cobalt blue top and emerald pants both from Urban Outfitters and created two completely different styles.
This first look is the envy of every hipster at the Coffee Garden. I paired the same pants and top with a mustard scarf (Urban Outfitters), a black fedora (Target) and some strappy gladiator sandles.
I dream in color ~ look two
To dress up this second look up I paired it with some rainbow t-straps, vintage sunburst necklace, and purple Rayban sunglasses.
Look of the Week
A lot of people have been writing to me asking "what to wear if you're not a size 2?" This. Betsy is wearing a color block pencil skirt from Anthropologie. American Rag western shirt from Macy's, and Steven fold over leather boots from Nordstrom. The necklace, glasses and belt are all vintage finds. This is a slimming look any lady can wear to church on Sunday or the office on Monday.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Just can't handle
Platform flip-flops, rhinestones on anything besides rodeo wear, too thin eye brows, hair extensions, eye lash extensions, Miss Me jeans, Pink (Victoria's Secret) sweats, fleur de lis hats, and moms who pull up to Starbucks in their Range Rover's wearing Lululemon. There I said it.
Playing with Proportion
The late great Coco Chanel once said "Fashion is architecture it's a matter of proportion." This season it's all about the mix and balance. Full skirts with crop shirts,wide leg trousers with boxy tops, and my personal fav chunky sweaters with slim pleat pants. Play around and have some fun.... in yourAnthropologie.com
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