Eureka Is For Lovers...

This weekends' weather begged for such a getaway (and a birthday celebration)- we did just that. Nestled in the Arkansas Hills lies a little town by the name of Eureka Springs. From fudge shops to palm readers, hot dog stands to an outdoor theatre- there is no room for boredom.

My friends and I ate a late lunch outside under a canopy of yellow leaves. We indulged in a brie platter with pears, almonds, and honey. Next came the crab cakes, strawberry and gorgonzola salad and fish tacos. We cheers'd our $8 sangria (well worth it) to my friend Alex and her 21 years of birth. 

I think what I find most enchanting about most this town is the nonchalance. Everyone seems to be at ease with nowhere to go and all the time to get there. A beer here and a street vendor there, it ain't nothing but time...

{peach sangria minus the sangria}

{wall murals like this were everywhere}

{this miller light truck fits right in}

{the birthday girl with some street art}

{me + ashton in the park}

"got my vans on but they look like sneakers"

Unless you have been hiding under a very unfashionable rock, you have witnessed the sneaker comeback. Whether it is Chucks or Supergas- tennis shoes are making their way onto the feet of some of the most fashionable players.

Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director for J. Crew, donned a pair of Air Force ones just a few weeks ago at NYFW. Pairing them with leather leggings and a printed fur coat, Lyons looks way cooler than anyone in Louboutins . . .

{images via Pinterest}

The trick? Don’t treat the sneaker like a sneaker. Think of them as a neutral bootie or a strappy heel.  Say yes to flouncy dresses and black high tops.  The outcome? A cool juxtaposition of girly sportswear.

So go grab a pair of sneaks and just do it. 

top knot in '13

well here we are...10 short months later. 

people are now writing and typing a 3 instead of a 2 yet i'm still wearing my hair on top of my head.

below are a few pictures taken on NYE by my talented friend elle who is studying film at kansas university. 

i love the combination of a harsh brick fire place and a bright strand of lights. elle knows how to take a damn good picture.

h&m dress (borrowed from a sweet friend),  forever 21 cuff

target fur. i know, right!?

bun face-off with my friend mary

a new post; a new year

dorm life

fruit loops and the coveteur

dolce vita take-over

equipment + scallops = perfect

venti shaken green tea lemonade 2 pumps classic

arm party

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!}