ADOPTION

My hubby and I are hoping to grown our little family through adoption. If you know anyone looking to place their baby in a loving home please send them our way. Feel free to check us out here. If you would like to help support our adoption shop here. Thank you for helping us spread the word. Hugs.

31 March 2011

GRAND OPENING {Madewell}


Have you checked out the new store yet? Head on over tonight for the fun grand opening event. For more details go here.

30 March 2011

Take me away {Maldives}

{image via beautifulplacestovisit}

Craving sunshine, warmth & golden skin. Daydreaming of walking along these planks to relax on this little island with a good book in hand.  Where would you like to vacation?

29 March 2011

Emerald {spring color}

{image via fp}

{image via littlepetite}

Loving vibrant colors for spring {now if the weather would warm up we could wear our spring gear}!  If you are looking for a bold color statement this dress is perfect. Want something a bit smaller but will still provide you with a great pop of color then these earrings will do just that. I am anxious to start wearing bright beautiful colorful spring outfits.

28 March 2011

Havaianas x Missoni

{image via ffw brazil}

Havaianas have been a long time favorite flip flop of mine. They last forever, give the perfect amount of comfort for strolling the sand or running errands, and they come in a plethora of colors. Mine have many beaches around the world & have lasted for over 10 years... the older they get the more comfortable they are {in my opinion}. When I learned about this collab I was so excited! The colors are beautiful. They will be available this summer at havaianas.

26 March 2011

Earth Hour


Will you be participating? If so, turn out those lights for an hour {8:30-9:30p.m.} March 26 2011.

25 March 2011

rain.rain.rain

{image via tmblr:upinreallife}

It has been raining non-stop. I love lounging around the cozy warm house listening to the rain fall on the rooftop. Today I am venturing out into the wet. Trying to enjoy the rain {hopefully it is the last of it} before spring is here.

24 March 2011

Leather Beauty {Pencey}

{image via pencey}

Pretty sure this beautiful punched leather jacket needs to be a part of my wardrobe. I can only imagine how smooth this jacket must feel & how adorable it would be with all my vintage maxi skirts. 

23 March 2011

Cruisin around {Republic Bike}

{image via CB2}

How fun are these bikes? I knew hubby & I each needed one when I saw the email from CB2. The vibrant yellow tires, the clean lines, the deep red stitched grips, the red bell & the basket {perfect for Thor to chill in}... I can already picture us cruising around the park & peddling to yogurtland on warm summer evenings. Now if I only I was not unemployed & saving money for our adoption & could spend an extra $1000 to cruise around town in style. 

22 March 2011

For Japan {Tory Burch}

{image via tory burch}

Spotted this cute tee over at Tory Burch. Support the cause for Japan for $29.00. The Tory Burch site states...
We ♥ Japan. 100% of the net proceeds of every Japan Relief T-shirt sold through September 15, 2011, will go to the American Red Cross to benefit the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts.

21 March 2011

Education {our adoption}

{image via sfsu}

I am so thrilled our adoption agency has asked us to be the education coordinators for the Orange County division of the agency. This will give us the opportunity to plan all the meetings {in order to adopt through the agency each couple needs to reach a designated amount of hours through education, books, movies, etc.} we will be in charge of all the topics to be discussed. I am super excited they have asked us to do this! There are so many questions I have {and everyone I talk to about adoption asks so many questions too} I will now be more informed so I can educate myself & others on the topic.

15 March 2011

Sailor Stripes {shorts}

[image via shopbop}

These shorts are the perfect match {in a mix-matched way} to my new suits I picked up in NYC. I would wear them to the beach & around town. My personal fav is the little gold buttons... adorable. Now if only my legs looked that sexy & slim.

14 March 2011

SUGAR Lips {fresh}


This little tube is one of my favorite lip products. Unlike most lip products it does not have a strong flavor, its subtle & smooth {not overly creamy or sticky}. It always leaves my lips feeling refreshed! It also has SPF 15 to help keep your lips from burning up. You can find it at Sephora or fresh.

11 March 2011

Prayers {for Japan}

{image via me}

I lounged in bed in disbelief last night as I watched the absolute devastation overcome Japan. I was so worried for all my friends & co-workers who live in Japan {thankfully they have emailed me & are safe}. I am terrified for the day the big quake hits California I am not prepared. I feel extremely fortunate to believe in God and understand he has a plan for me {and each of us} with out this knowledge I would not be able to get through each day. Japan is in my prayers.
I took this image on the tram from the airport to the little port where I caught a ferry. You can see how pretty the land is and how much water surrounds the island. 

10 March 2011

Sunshine

{image via me}

Pardon my absence since my return from NYC{post to come soon about the trip}. I have been busy adjusting to my new life and LOVING every moment of freedom. The weather has been incredible all week {82 degrees} so I have been spending lots of time in the sun in my new suits I picked up in NYC. Hope you are all enjoying this lovely weather too.

07 March 2011

The END {of my sneaker career}


I have so many thoughts & emotions pulsating through me today. I still can not believe I actually resigned. I am so eager to see what the future holds for me & what will transpire… change is good & it keeps my life fresh. This photo was taken on my 1st day of work 3 years ago (well one month shy of 3 years) I should have known that day when I was walked over to my desk & saw piles and piles, boxes and boxes and shoes galore from floor to 6 feet high in my new working space to run!!! But being the optimist that I am I tried, persevered, gave my energy, talent, creativity, ideas & passion to the brand. After much thought & hours of stress and deliberation I came to realization I needed to move forward in my personal life. So here I am today ready for the future & all the joy, stress, challenge, and unknowns that lay ahead…