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.

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.

Merino Vintage zebra-stripe cardigan - shale
$88 - jcrew.com
More J Crew cardigans »

Vintage slub V-neck tee #24500 - neon rose
$30 - jcrew.com
More J Crew t shirts »

Distressed vintage slim jean in antique destroyed wash
$20 - jcrew.com
More J Crew jeans »

women - shoes - Alecia suede platform peep toes - J.Crew
$265 - jcrew.com
More J Crew shoes »

Women - bags - Marabou clutch - J.Crew
$395 - jcrew.com
More J Crew clutches »

Women's new arrivals - jewelry - Dauphine ribbon necklace - J.Crew
$175 - jcrew.com
More J Crew necklaces »

Superskinny patent-leather belt - J.Crew
$30 - jcrew.com
More J Crew belts »

p.s. Tim McGraw in 8 days with my loves. I'm just a little excited :)

chai tea and consignment.

New downtown favorites!

• Revolver consignment clothing. Such great finds!

Revolver blog

• Ornamentea jewelry. (The gold leaf earrings I'm wearing I made myself!)

Ornamentea blog

• The Third Place iced chai tea, with soy milk. Possibly the best drink ever on a hot summer's day.

The Third Place website

The lo-down on the Thirty Day Challenge.

Honestly, I'm getting a little sick of remembering to complete it so I'm going to try my best and finish it up soon!

Day Twenty One: Something you know you do differently then most people

Gosh, I have no earthly idea. The only thing that comes to mind is that I'm most awake and alert right when I wake up (after coffee that is). Most people are groggy and sleepy after a night's rest, but me, I'm usually ready to go, go, go!

Day Twenty Two: A website

I'm a fan of The New York Times for articles and news and such.

Andddd I'm addicted to weheartit.com. I could browse through their photos all day.

Story Of My Life

How cute are these makeup/toiletry bags! Yep, one in light blue is automatically added to my wishlist. And the good thing is they're lined in plastic so spills are no big deal.

And here's a photo of my new pillow for the dorm...

Begin out of the blue Saturday night vent...

Oh Saturdays. I am so lazy after being out in the sun all day. (I'm not even going to get into how I was out of breath after swimming like what, five laps?!) But really, I need to get off my butt, stop watching Harry Potter marathons and actually DO SOMETHING. Yeah I get out, but honestly I've become such. a. homebody lately. Take tonight for instance, I'd rather curl up with my t-shirt blanket, paint my toenails, and continue well, being a couch potato. I'm not a party girl, never have been. But it's freaking Saturday night. I keep telling myself "oh well in college I'll have plenty of time to get all dolled up and meet people blahblahblah." It's like ever since my last tattered relationship I've had no motivation to go out and maybe see what else is out there, or give someone a chance. Cause I have such sky-high expectations (which is in my case, a bad thing). So I end up sitting here in grungy old soffee shorts with chlorine-smelling hair while watching The Prisoner of Azkaban for the billionth time. And that is not cool. Yeah whatever Julie, excuses excuses.

End embarrassing Saturday night vent.

Now I'm off to re-read Picking Cotton...

lame.

Red, White, & Blue Confessions

Confession #1: I have the absolute worst sweet tooth. These look so yummy!

Confession #2: I wish I had a special someone to watch the fireworks with...they're so romantic!

Confession #3: Too bad I didn't pack my red D&B rope purse. I NEVER wear the color red, but I might have made an exception to be patriotic today!

I'm going to reblog Summer Wind's quote for the day...

"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism." -Erma Bombeck

Love at First Sight

Keep Calm and Carry On poster - Target

PB Teen Muffy Cord bedding. Bought in pale blue!

Essie nail polish colors for J. Crew. Love love ah love.

Lilly Pulitzer coaster set. Too bad they don't match!

Side note: I've been blogging way too much lately.

Southern Belle?

Currently obsessing over...

1. Pottery Barn bedding. Just bought a duvet/sham set in carolina blue!

2. Golden retrievers. I will have one one day!

3. Monogrammed stationary. Lilly of course! Makes all those thank-you notes seem like a wonderful task to undertake.

4. Ray-Ban Wayfarers. An absolute heaven-send these past few weeks of lifeguarding!

5. Southern Tide t-shirts. Seriously, the softest clothing you'll ever wear.

6. Ceramic coffee travel mugs. Thank you Mrs. Weekman for introducing me. Adorable and eco-friendly. I could slip a cardboard Starbucks sleeve on it and pretend I just splurged!

7. Pretty Pretty Bows. For cheap!

http://prettyprettybows.weebly.com/

8. ihategreenbeans.com Hilarious. Thank you Emily Bell.

A Lovely Jam

I've been in love with this band ever since I attended their concert a couple weeks ago (and skipped Senior Sunset, which turned out to be just splendid! The sun already set for me in my opinion.)