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}