Brunch at Julie's: Giveaway

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Wants Needs

a decent cup of coffee to start my mornings.
a vacation. so what if we just got off break.
spring break to be here. sick of the cold.
book assignments to disappear.
time to read books I'll actually enjoy.
a good night's sleep. insomnia, you're just not cutting it.

Is that too much to ask?

Also, here's a Marley Lilly ring giveaway from College Prep. Check it outttt.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Timeless Beauty

Confession: I am captivated by old Hollywood glamour. There's something unique and iconic about their sense of fashion and altogether perfection.

A collection of Hollywood starlets.

Natalie Wood. Some people say I look like her? Perhaps.

The Kennedys.

Jackie O.

Audrey Hepburn.

Quote of the day:

Holly Golightly: You know those days when you get the mean reds?
Paul Varjak: The mean reds. You mean like the blues?
Holly Golightly: No. The blues are because you're getting fat, and maybe it's been raining too long. You're just sad, that's all. The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly you're afraid, and you don't know what you're afraid of. Do you ever get that feeling?

Thursday side notes:
I'm searching for a large Longchamp Le Pliage bag to take to college with me. Any ideas on where I can find one for cheap?
I just found out Pinkberry is opening in Charlotte! Hooray!
And two more lovely giveaways! I desperately want (need) this tray.
College Prep is hosting this Nico and Lala giveaway.
Living in Lilly is hosting this Lilly necklace giveaway.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

The J. Crew sample sale Saturday morning was incredible. Basically, you had to hunt through boxes and boxes of sample clothing from past (and current!) seasons. It was almost like a J. Crew black Friday. Or preppy folk scrambling around on crack. I mean, people were everywhere, grabbing clothes and stuffing them into these big trashbags the workers gave out, along with a price sheet. After two hours of mania, I found four dresses, eight tops, two pairs of sandals, ballet flats, two pairs of pj shorts, and trouser shorts, which were all discounted super cheap. I was in heavennnn. And holy moly I'll be going again next year!

Here's some photos from the Tim McGraw concert as well, and despite the heat, it was awonderful night! (And for a 40-something man, hello he is a STUD. And I'll also go ahead and mention that I'm loving Mr.Whoever You Are off his new album. Go listen.)

CNN and me.

My lovely camp girls!

Some pretty swell people if I do say so myself.

What a beautiful backdrop!

Now on to Sunday...

Yeah I'm not going to go into the boring details. But in short, I'm on this clutter-free kick, starting with my closet. Thinking I could knock this organizing-clothes-by-color and getting-rid-of-anything-I-haven't-worn-in-a-year-or-two in a few hours, my room was soon adisheveled mess. So I took a break, went to a yoga class, fixed homemade vanilla chai tea, andnow I'm feeling up for finishing this part of the challenge! (If I can just remind myself that it's OKAY to sleep in really late every once in a while). I think I'll make some sort of de-cluttering goal list to keep me on track. Who knows, maybe my life in general needs some "summer" cleaning, and not just my closet.

And now on to three great giveaways! How would you like to win a Lilly mini agenda? Go visit Sunshine and Summertime!

And how adorable is this Lilly towel? Check out The Company She Keeps!

And last but not least, these items from A Classic Pearl!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Ooo la la

Giveaways galore!

Lilly dress magnet giveaway hosted by Living Well.

Kate Spade/Lilly giveaway hosted by The Fashionista Diaries.

Mug/tumbler set giveaway hosted by Sweet Carolina Girl.

Lilly bag giveaway hosted by The Company She Keeps.

I ADORE this fabric print. I'm trying to recover my desk chair in a light blue and white print, and I'm having the worst luck finding a good pattern!

Since movies go along with my next thirty day challenge post, I'm really looking forward to seeing this film...but reading the book first is a neccessity. I must get on it before summer's over!

Day Twenty Three: A movie no one would expect you to love

Like I said before, I'm a sucker for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. But I also enjoy more serious movies, such as A Beautiful Mind and Saving Private Ryan. Oh and I loved the TV series Band of Brothers! I think I watched all those episodes back to back over just a few days.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Eye Candy

A few things that have caught my eye lately...

Finally watched this piece this morning! And hello. Gorgeous. Travis Wall has such a gift for choreography.

Bought this polish in Dreamy Poppy for 99 cents! You can't beat that. AND it looks much better than some of the eight dollar stuff.

College Prep is hosting a huge giveaway, I adore her blog!

Persians and Pulitzer is hosting a giveaway as well. Go check it out!

This Vineyard Vines UNC tote! Check out the new VV blog too, I believe they have a pretty swell summer sale (nice alliteration, huh?) going on right now. If only I could afford to snatch up all those deals... :sigh:

Date Night? by iluvjcrew featuring J Crew

And last but not least, this entire outfit. How divine. I bought the same J. Crew vintage tee today (in seafoam green and on sale for $10!). But apparently you can't use your college ID to get 10% off of sale merchandise, it has to be REGULAR price? I had my One card out ready and everything, so sad.