WARM DAYS, TOP KNOTS, AND CALVIN HARRIS

WARM DAYS, TOP KNOTS, AND CALVIN HARRIS

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

It's hot. It's so so hot. And humid! Southern life at its finest. I'm not complaining mind you. I'm just informing you of the desert like heat that has married itself to the damp air of the jungle. I went for a run the other day and I'm pretty sure I shaved eight years off of my life. So, since it's sweltering outside I thought: "why not put together a summer inspired post".

So I did.

Warm days, top knots, and.. Calvin Harris. These are some of the things that come to mind this summer.  Oh yeah, and The Sandlot: "I'm baking like a toasted cheeser!". 

Also, since I've decided to take the rest of the summer off of school ( hallelujah for passing with a solid A), I feel like there is that much more summertime fun to be had! Sunburns, lighthouse runs, driving with the windows down while blasting some tunes, kale lemonades... It's all within my grasp now! I'm really curious what you guys love about summer? What are your favorite warm day activities? Proclaim it in the comments!

_____________________ SUMMER INSPIRATION _____________________ 

EMBELLISHED SANDALS. Here's a pair. I have a fear of wearing sandals ( there's a story in there ) that I am shoving aside for this cuteness.

TOP KNOT + BANGS. Yep, the go-to. With or without bangs, top knots are the way to go! Here's a tutorial.

LE CALVIN HARRIS ON REPEAT. It is impossible not to dance around to Summer by Calvin Harris. Are you sick of it yet? I listen to a song over and over until I hate it, and you hate it, and the people in the cars next to me hate it. We could be together baby, as long as skies are blue..

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE. Kale lemonade, watermelon lemonade, blackberry lemonade.. it is all amazing! Here's a recipe.

SUMMER PLAYLIST. Sometimes I throw the one song on repeat thing out the window and listen to a single playlist on repeat. This one specifically..



OMBRÉ CURLS. Sometime's the ombré look can go too far and have really harsh lines. This soft balayage ombré is absolutely perfect! Here's a DIY balayage ombre tutorial.

FLORAL SHORTS. I love florals so much. They are really fun. I feel like I should do a What I Wore post with one of my multiple pairs of floral jeans. Yes? No? I'm going to do it! Here's a bunch of floral shorts.

CUFF BRACELETS. I don't have pierced ears. I used to, but it didn't end well. I'm a bracelet + rings kind of girl. Shimmery stackable cuff bracelets are a perfectly delightful summer accessory, don't ya think? Get to stackin'.

SKINNY ARTICHOKE DIP. Food is delicious. Skinny food is even more delectable. Toss some cheese in there and, well, here's the recipe.



What are some summer inspired things that you're loving right now?

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PINTEREST FAVORITES | GYPSY STYLE

PINTEREST FAVORITES | GYPSY STYLE

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Hey guys! I know I haven't done a Pinterest Favorites post in a while. I also know that I'm supposed to put up Pinterest Favorites posts on the weekend. But I'm a rebel! So here ya go. Happily a quote from Tom Hiddleston made it into this post. Ha! You're welcome.

On a completely different note: I posted on twitter to see how y'all felt about a Pinspiration Wednesday Linkup, and I got some good feedback. The idea is that the linkup would be about finding pinspiration, for your blog, and your daily life. Linkup what inspired you that week and discover new inspiration. The linkup would have the general layout of a Pinterest Favorites post ( nine Pin grid + descriptions and links ) with a linkup under the post. In order to make the linkup happen I need co-hosts! I'm still working out some of the little details, but if you're interested in being a permanent co-host shoot me an email!!  | booneandowl@gmail.com | I need lovely ladies to join in and bring the linkup to a broader audience.

On to the Pin worthy goodness!


FESTIVAL HAIR: GYPSY STYLE. I know this isn't necessarily practical outside of, well, a festival. But Emily did such a fantastic job creating this look! It totally speaks to me. I need someone to rock this look with. Any takers!? We'll go shopping, drink coffee, and look bohemian gypsy cool.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS. For my fellow sweet tooth's out there. You might have to do 200 extra ab exercises, but it will be so worth it.. right?

HOW TO: PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS + PHONE. If you're like me, your iPhone is your constant companion. Almost all of my photos are taken with my iPhone. Taking decent looking photos isn't always that easy, so this post was helpful!

LATE ANYWAY. I search and search for this exact watch, but came up empty handed. It's perfect though. Time is really abstract to me. "Whatever, I'm late anyway" should be my tag line.

KATE SPADE GOLD DOT TIGHTS. These are the best thing ever! I have an entire Pinterest board devoted to my love of gold + dots. So these make my heart way happy. How cute would these be with the right dress!

PINEAPPLE PRINT. Who knew pineapple's could be so lovely. It makes the perfect lock screen! Such a lovely delight to look at.

FREE SCROLL TO TOP BUTTONS. I need to add one of these to the ole blog. Do you have a scroll to top button? These are really fun and can be added in a snap.

SPICY GREENS + PARMESAN BEAN STEW. Food is just so so good.  I think the addition of tasty greens with a delicious bean stew would be amazing! Don't you?

I GUESS WHEN YOU SMILE IT'S JUST JOY COMING OUT OF YOU. Why yes, Tom, I think so too. This is a reminder quote to be joyful and smile! You'll feel better, those around you will fell better. If you're joyful, others will be too. 

What are your favorites this week?

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Pinterest Favorites Of The Week

Pinterest Favorites Of The Week

Friday, April 4, 2014

Happiest of Fridays! It's time for Pinterest Favorites! I noticed something. There are always at least two favorites that are recipes in every Pinterest Favorites post. Look, I like to eat. Food is delicious! My favorite quote this week also has to do with food. I should really balance this out with a workout pin. Hey, there's always next week.

As much as I hate to admit it, I have kinda sorta been slacking off in my blogging. Life gets away from me sometimes. I do have a fashion post coming up so yay! for that. There's also a giveaway up on the blog so have fun entering that! All right, moving on to this week's favorites..

Ham Lentil and Kale Soup. I love food. I particularly love food that is yummy and fresh! I've made kale soups in the past, but none quite like this one. The flavor paring sounds way too delectable!

"You Only Live Once, Lick The Bowl". Yes. This is my quote for the week, and just YES. Food is delicious. Cake batter is even better. Lick the bowl. This is my ode to yolo. Don't ever tell anyone I said yolo.

Lash Curling Extreme. I'm sure you've heard of heating your eyelash curler with a blow dryer to get a better curl. Well, I found this and gave it a try. I'm just going to be honest and tell you that I 100% burnt myself the first time. I was really gung-ho about it and didn't check the curler to see how hot it was. The heated curler actually works very well and it is absolutely worth trying. Just make sure you check how hot it is first like the tutorial suggests!

How To Top Knot. Do you still struggle with the top knot? I do. At least when it comes to doing a top knot with straight hair. I can do it with curly hair no problem. If you have any issue with a straight hair top knot, this tutorial is nice and helpful!

Simple Breakfast Smoothie. I don't know about the breakfast part. I'm more of an afternoon smoothie kind of person. There's healthy + yumminess in this smoothie so it doesn't count against your calories.. right? I mean it's spinach. And bananas. And an orange. Blueberries.. Raspberries. Yeah, that does't count!

9 Fashion Blog Photography Tips. This is such a helpful post! Yara shares some great tips. If you want to improve your photography skills this post is worth a read!

Career 101: Interviewing. This post was put together by Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere. She shares 8 tips and I thought they were quite helpful.

Stripes + Elbow Patch. I really really love elbow patches. I still don't have a single top with elbow patches. It's not okay. Do you know any shops that have some cute options to choose from? Let me know in the comments if you do! This pin is here because it's so cute. That's really it!

DIY Sequin Blazer. Blazers are fantastic. Sequin is sparkly and that's a very good thing. This combination is so fun! It's pretty easy to do and would add a spectacular pop to an old blazer that needs revamping.

That's all she wrote for this week's Pinterest Favorites. What's your yolo stance on cake batter bowl licking?

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Pinterest Favorites Of The Week

Pinterest Favorites Of The Week

Saturday, March 29, 2014

It's time for Pinterest Favorites of the Week! I've moved Pinterest Favorites to the weekend. It makes so much more sense this way, don't ya think? Who does a weekly favorites post in the middle of the week. This girl! But no more. You can count on Pinterest Favorites every weekend from now on. Hopefully I'll be able to get them up on Fridays. If not, Saturdays will fit the bill!

This week I found some fun + helpful + delicious things in my hours of pinning. Can we all agree that the triangle bobby pin fun and lavender skirt are happiness!? Anywho, this is what I'm loving this week. Happy Spring my people!

DIY Colorblock Spoons. I stinking love this. It's really easy and the metallic paint adds a pretty contrast with the woodgrain of the spoon. I love anything with a bit of shimmer. I will definitely be rocking this DIY in my kitchen soon!

How To: Alternative Braid. It's spring which means it's time to break out the side braids! If you have day old curls a side braid is your friend. This braid is a cross between a messy fishtail and traditional braid. So funky and perfect for casual spring days. I did a test run at 3am and it was not my best attempt. This actually is simple and terribly cute.

"You Got This". This is my quote for the week. I actually say this to family and friends as a simple encouragement at the end of a conversation about something they may feel nervous about. It's short and sweet but true. If you want something and you're prepared and pursuing it but there are difficulties or you're feeling nervous about it, give it your all with boldness, and you totally got this.

Fun With Bobby. I never thought to use bobby pins as a fashion statement. How fun is this!? It's such a simple, subtle statement. Aren't those fun. The little fashion statements that not everyone will notice are some of my favorites. You could actually do this to fasten the loose hairs at the nape of the neck in a side braid. Add a little something extra!

9 Practical Ways To Get Serious About Blogging. These nine tips are great! Shanice actually has a lot of posts like this on her blog. They are always very helpful, and sometimes just serve as nice reminders for those times when blogging kind of wears you out. Blogging is a job. Your blog needs constant attention if you truly want to grow it. These nine tips are really helpful if you want to get serious about your blog! If you need to find some good resources for blogging, Shanice's blog is the place to go.

DIY Fluted Hem Skirt. I'm not sure that I can actually put into words how much I love this. It's lavender. It has a fluted hem. IT'S LAVENDER. The cut is also flattering, and we all love a good flattering cut. This skirt is happens to be great for spring too. There's kind of a spring theme to this week's post. Pair it with a strappy blouse and a snazzy pair of sandals and you'd be good to go! Better get to sewing!

Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. This vegan ice cream recipe is absolute heaven. I have a Kitchen-Aid ice cream maker that I'm putting to work with this recipe! Ice cream is a weakness of mine. In my mind, ice cream is an essential food group. It's a problem. 

How To: Find The Correct Image Source On Pinterest. It's really frustrating when you pin something and then try to follow the link later on and it doesn't take you to the source of the photo, tutorial, or recipe. It's terribly disappointing. Alyssa has a couple of tips for easily finding the correct original source for your pins! Very helpful!

Blush Balancer. This lovely tutorial from The Beauty Department shows you exactly how to add the perfect natural flush of blush to your face. This is the technique I use when I wear blush. Give it a try to create the illusion of a healthy glow for spring!

What are you loving this week?

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