grit

I came across a few of these photos from Grit Magazine on Pinterest the other day. Something about the expressions on their faces is captivating. Grit is an online magazine based out of the UK that provides me with constant inspiration. Check it out. 

floppy hats & color-blocking

not many people my age can say that they have a job they love. for the record, i have a job i love. the following pictures show a few of my favorite pairings i styled. styling is my favorite thing about my job and for reasons rightfully so. creating outfits from new shipments (as well as our older pieces) of clothing gives me a thrill and a bit of a challenge...mixing the modern with the retro and the bohemian with the minimalist...it's all about creating one cohesive look. what look is your favorite?  

leopard/flares

 i went down to mississippi this weekend to visit one of my greatest friends ever. we danced, ate, drank, and were merry.

{matching leopard heels & flare jeans

 were both anna & i's bottom-half outfit of choice friday night}

thursday morning brunch

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat + Bazaar editorial + Karen Walker sunnies = instant 70's inspiration

introducing mr. dannijo

It is always exciting to hear about a new design collaboration and even more so when a blogger is involved. Meet Leandra Medine, blogger extraordinaire behind The Man Repeller. Known for harem pants and arm parties, Leandra paired with Dannijo jewelry to create their very own line, Mr. Dannijo. The line is a feminine/masculine mix of mustaches and bows that's a little bit quirky. But hey, we like quirky. 

lately

life has a sense of humor. 

mine has been extra funny lately. 

as of late, i've experienced a few rough patches but i've learned that the most important thing is to keep going.

 so i return to you hautesauce more eager than ever. 

let the blogging begin.

{cheers}

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 a few snapshots of some of my new 'happys'

november issue of InStyle; gwen looks amazing as did her fall '11 line of L.A.M.B.

new geometric jewels; gold + white leather

vintage earrings from a vintage mall in lawrence, ks// plan to be worn with crimson lips and a top knot

h.s. products

There are a few things in each girls beauty routine that she cannot live without. Her are a few of mine......

1} Laura Mercier loose powder- light and just the amount of coverage i need

2} Urban Decay eye shadows- the pigments in these are incredible

3} L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in carbon black- my lashes are always bigger and better when i wear this

4} Philosophy's Summer Grace shower gel- the scent is heavenly and leaves skin super soft

5} Nars Bronzer in Laguna- nothing else like it

6} Moroccan Oil- i switched from BioSilk to this and there is no comparison (contains no alcohol like all the other stuff!)

7} Victoria's Secret perfume in Vixen- bought on sale for $12 and glad i did- the scent is super young and sexy

golden mason

I was scouring Glitter Guide on day when I came across the image below. One of the 'Glitter Girls' featured used gold mason jars for vases at her wedding. Though I am not getting married, I decided to make one to use as a fabulous pencil holder....thoughts!?

G.G. version

H.S. version

fabulous fall favs

Although it's even hard to think about fall clothes with all this heat, there are a few things that I can barely wait to wear...

1. anything red

2. maxi skirts 

3. wellies

4. leopard print

5. stacked bangles

6. flares

7. clutches

8. {blue} suede shoes

beautiful portland II

vintage clothing store that also offered sewing classes

multnomah falls-- amazing

flowers displayed on the sidewalk up and down 23rd

infamous papa haydn's dessert-- one can only imagine

pinky's jewelry store; it was very pink

vintage escada {drooling}

fire pit in the courtyard of our hotel

 bacon frittata with pico de gallo and fresh greens

wall art in the hawthorne district

columbia river gorge-- absolutely amazing

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{P.S.} a BIG thanks to julie over at julie digs design for the re-vamping of hautesauce. 

{you did fabulous!}

beautiful portland

my journey started on tuesday at XNA (NWA airport) around noon. our flight into DFW was delayed therefore our flight to portland was missed. my sister and  i ended up staying the night in Dallas and catching an early flight to LAX, then bee-lining it to Portland! We met my dad for some thai food, then watched a few minutes of his 2 hour presentation on youth mentoring- a conference he is attending associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters. 

window over-looking a terrace which over-looks downtown portland/portland state area

my sister was determined to find a barrette--- she found this one from H&M (i purchased  it as well!)

j.crew cardigan. wildfox shirt. D.L.  jeans. dolce vita for target wedges. masons clutch.

picture taken outside of our hotel, the Modera. 

nordstrom anniversary sale--a beautiful thing.

new wrap bracelet from juicy couture. in l-o-v-e. perfect contrast of the black and smokey stones with my two-toned watch. 

monday

as a blogger, i read others blogs/fashion sites daily in order to get inspiration. the following are a few pictures that i have come across that deserve a second look.

mk & a @ the cfda awards

an actual room/art exhibit 

courtney love

leopard+leather clutch

magnolia state

{mcclure, morgan, and i}

I am back from a fun-filled weekend in Oxford, Mississippi! My friend Morgan and I headed down to take a mini-vaca to visit our friend McClure-- a rebel in summer school. We spent nights out on the square, ate too much pizza, and reminisced about times when we all lived in the same state. I was sad to go but ready to be home and settle in for one whole day before I leave for Portland, Oregon. Stay tuned for some funky Northwestern posts!

a color story

i am a strong believer that a mani/pedi can make someones week/outfit. one of my favorite (and fabulous) aunts used to say it is "basic hygiene." i like that. 

although sometimes my mind permits me to go the the salon, my wallet does not. that's when an at-home spa is to take place. i used to find myself rushing to paint my nails before a night out and then look down the next morning to smeared fingers. i have since learned to give myself at least two hours in order to get through the whole process (which includes drying!)

essie polish in 'watermelon'

the ring finger was accompanied with a little glitter

SAUCY TIP: mix it up. don't be afraid to add some glitter here or a random metallic stripe there....have fun with it. remember: nothing is permanent!

back

A took a vacation (longer than I had planned) from the blogsphere and it feels amazing to be back. I come to you all readier and eager than ever with inspiration oozing! Without further ado, here are a few of my 'happys' that have made me just that...

{new specs courtesy of ray-ban}

{emma watson's spread in july vogue}

{new macbook pro}