Pay It Forward

If you like giving, being crafty and surprising people, you should play along! I was visiting Ms. Brandi's fab blog a little while back and found her pay it forward post! She posted because she found it on her new found friend Brandi's blog, whose blog is awesome by the way and so I became her third recipient of something cool and crafty!

Now, it's my turn to pass it along but....I have to pick 6 people because I also signed myself up on another blog! It's a long..well short story but I don't fell like elaborating right now. Anywho, below are da rules and da regs:

- I make a handmade gift for the first 6 people who comment
- I have 365 days in which to send you the gift
- The gift will be a total surprise
- You keep this going by posting pay it forward on your blog

So....who's first?

Read Carefully...

So while at one point in my life I would've considered myself an avid reader but as the years have rolled on by and my life became an actual real adult life, I put reading on its pretty cherry wood shelf to be summoned when I was in the mood.

Well, I stumbled upon The Slow Readers Club while indulging in my daily blog reads. I saw Diana's (our.city.lights) cute button on the side and I was instantly sold! I knew I needed something to jump start my reading again and this is perfect! Don't get it twisted, this book club is not for the little bitties in your life...it's for the grown-ups! Our first book is Half-Broke Horse by Jeannette Walls...from what I've heard, it's pretty good! Can't wait to read it and give my two cents on it!

Come join the club...you know you want to!

xoxo,
me

Happy Mail!

I love happy mail, I love the way it makes my heart skip a beat when I see a package with my name on it, I love carefully opening the box/envelope and ogling over goodies just for me...I love happy mail!

My HappyMail partner for January Lehua, sent me some yummy goodies to add to my stash.

 

A wrapped journal/book, Elsie Stickers, Making Memories Ribbon embellishments and a scrapbook!

I adore this wrapping paper, stripes and polka dots are the bestest, plus she made a chipboard tag with my name...awww, xoxo Lehua for making this extra special!

Me.

Save This Date

While I want to show more of my crafty side, I tend to not be able to express as freely as I want because all my ideas are in my head and I fee like I am not artistic enough to create my idea.....there I said it....I guess now you know...I am a closet crafter.

I hoard scrapbooking paper, ribbon, brads...oh you name it I probably have it or a small sample of it! I love paper goods, I drool over stationary and pretty envelopes. I can't help it, there is just something so beautiful about crafts and artsy things.

My current task as been creating Mimi's "Save The Dates". We found all of the materials at Michaels...Bazzil cardstock, Martha Stewart embossing kit with stamps and stamp (which actually says "Save This Date" hence the title). Her colors are Taupe, Blush and Champagne.....so to honor her and all of beautifulness check out these etsy goodies below.

Pretty in Pink by tutticutesytutus 

Samantha - Bridal Hair Fascinator by olivefarm

  

Taupe Pom by PomLove

Silk and Pearls Taupe Flower Belt by EmiciBridal

 

Champagne 2-Strand Mae Bracelet by EricaLeilaniDesigns

Happy New Year!!

So, welcome to your new beginning! It is mine as well, I am looking to undergo a site revamp to reflect my style more! I am excited to announce that mi hermana is engaged!!!! Congrats to you, Mimi!!! To celebrate this momentous occasion, why not feature some bling?! One of my all-time favorite mags, Lucky featured this beautiful ring by Guy and Eva Jewelry it's such a pretty addition to any jewelry collection and at only $69, I'm sooooo sure you won't have to think twice about making a purchase!!!!!



I'm really into sequins right now because they can add their own sort of blingy appeal! I am looking for the perfect sequined top to go under a vest but instead I found this pretty lil' lady over at Arden B, it's black, embellished and tiered...could you ask for anything more....oh and it's on sale for $47.60!! The perfect dress at the perfect price for a perfect night out for drinks with the chicas!





OMG....I love these!!! They are over the top and would make any pair of skinny jeans faint!!! I know what you are thinking, is she she serious??!! Yes I am, very....indeed! I {heart} Guiseppe Zanotti for these!!! I would rock them with this lovely piece from Robert Rodriguez which also has bling of it's own!

Although I love the commercial retail, I am a huge fan of Etsy!!! I plan on making a few purchases and saw some pieces that would love to come home with me! A vintage prettie, a dainty delight and something sweet for a pretty petite, these are few of my favorite things!!! Well, I'm off to read some of my favorite blogs!

I'm done.

The List plus...

First I have to say that I {heart} Alex Woo! She has eye-catching, sweet and simple designs that are reasonably priced with even a few philanthropic pieces thrown in! I love cutesy bees....swoon..and when I got my Daily Candy e-mail and saw her Little Seasons Bee in 14kt gold  I knew I wanted had to have it! So I tacked it onto the list as a Merry Happy Birthday gift because I don't mind waiting until my birthday to get it..since it is technically last minute. Anywho, I scoured some of my favorite blogs and websites to see what the new goodies were I should be coveting putting on my list. My homegirl Kristopher Dukes never fails to bring a smile to my face and a fashionable tear to my eye with the goodies she {hearts}! I almost fainted when I saw these beautiful snacks.

Aren't they lovely! Don't you want to wear them with a haute to trot Minidress to show off the gams...and the red sole!! 

Anywho, I needed some new sweaters and skinnies so I headed over to shopbop and found a chunky/cuddle-worthy lady called the Grandfather Cardigan by Haute Hippie, reminds me of my grandfather....huggable and sweet...love you Poppi! I also spotted this Button Over Cardigan Sweater by Elizabeth and James, I am a firm believer that all cardis need pockets!! Pockets are adorable sexy! On to the skinnies...  Now, here's the deal...I think every woman can rock skinny jeans! You just have to balance the silhouettes, skinny jeans are made to show off and or play up you assets but can become a liability if you do too much. Thinner chicas can get away with a hip-grazing tee, skinnies and a cardi, however, if you are a hipster or have a Beyonce', I'm going to suggest a cute tunic and cropped sweater or a longer tee and this Bad Momma! Oh, please make sure that the aforementioned tunic and tee are not suction cupped to your body...it's tacky....yes, I've seen it and it looked a hot mess! My skinny lusts loves are the 7 for all Mankind Roxanne, not too long and the perfect shade of denim for day and night! You need more than dark denim in your closet, show some versatility! I {heart} the Gap and their denim is awesome, their latest venture to reinvent their denim collection make my heart flutter because they not only have straight legs, they have skinnies and the Always Skinny Deconstructed Jeans in the Light Wash are my favs!

Like I said before, I didn't ask for much because of my Nauceness but the last snack I asked for were these beauties by Frye.

Well, I'm done!

Is this thing on?

Ahem.....I have failed you all! I took a 2 year hiatus and didn't even send a card or call, I know...I know! I'm sorry. I am looking to make a comeback. I have to get to gettin' or I'll miss my chance for redemption! Before I go though....what did you ask Santa for? Me, I've been Nauce...you know more naughty than nice, so I didn't ask for much! I'll post what I asked for later...I promise, sheesh! Don't look at me like that! I'm done...for now!