reincarnated
- restyled denim vest (originally this jacket) | Theory scoopneck tee (a pretty penny) | Blank ankle cords (m.marie) | Dollhouse sandals (Ross) | Jessica Simpson scarf | Olsenboye foldover tote c/o jcpenney
Yesterday afternoon, while watching a marathon of the second season of America’s Next Top Model and recovering from a nasty stomach virus {hi stress, thanks for rendering my immune system completely useless} I gave my INC cropped denim jacket a new life as a denim vest.
I’ve worn this jacket to death and it’s gotten a little… stale. I went back and forth about putting it in the shop, but something made me rescue it from the sell pile time and again. Since a denim vest has been on my DIY list for over a year now and I haven’t found the “perfect” jacket to hack, I just decided to go for it.
Using a big sewing needle, a small pair of sewing scissors, and a whole lot of patience, I removed all of the seams from the sleeves while Yoanna rose to the top for the win. I’m super happy with the way it turned out!
Now I need a new denim jacket.
wish you were here! {product review}
I’m teaming up with Anastasia Beverly Hills and The Confluence again to spread the word about Anastasia’s latest limited edition set – Wish You Were Here! – that’s available exclusively at Sephora. What better way to chat about fun new cosmetics than via a little video review, hmm?
To celebrate this cool new kit, one lucky winner will receive a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles, a two-night stay at a Los Angeles hotel, a brow appointment with Anastasia, a hair and makeup makeover featuring the Wish You Were Here! kit at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon, and a photo shoot with the ABH team!
Here’s what you need to do…
· Take a postcard-worthy photo of yourself in front of your favorite local landmark!
· Like Anastasia Beverly Hills on the ‘Book (www.facebook.com/AnastasiaBeauty). Then upload the aforementioned photo on Facebook, and tag Anastasia of Beverly Hills in the photo to enter.
· Not a Facebooker? Email your name, home address, and photograph to “wishyouwerehere@anastasia.net”.
· One entry per contestant only by 11:59 PM PST on February 3, 2012.
· You must be a United States citizen to enter.
Good luck!!
* This post was sponsored by The Confluence for Anastasia Beverly Hills, and I received material compensation for publishing it. However, as always, the statements and opinions in the video are 100% APP-authentic and honest.
momma said there’d be days like this.
The last few days have been… challenging. When you decide to take the leap and assume the epic responsibility of business ownership, no one tells you how hard it can be. Okay, they do tell you, but you don’t really listen. Because your business experience is going to be different. {You’d think that life experience would have shut that ego up by now, mmm?}
I’ll spare you the gory details and just say this: sometimes being the big cheese stinks.
- Decree utility jacket c/o jcpenney | striped tee picked up on a clearance rack somewhere | Target jeans | Michael Kors leopard wedges
When I was deep in a funk earlier today, I started cruising Pinterest for some pick-me-up inspiration, and came across this pretty collage of quotes related to success. A click-through takes you to a blog called Life…Your Way, where the image is available for free download to don on your desktop. I added it to my Macbook to help remind me of why I’m here, and give me a little kick in the pants when I need one.
As I stood beside my husband this morning through a difficult confrontation, I couldn’t stop thinking about how blessed I am to have him next to me. When we have terrible days that sometimes bleed into trying weeks, I remind myself that we made a choice to take this crazy leap and fall face first into flowers {and now fashion!} and I know that while the landing may not always be graceful, it’s probably not going to kill us.
And you know what they say about what doesn’t kill us…
the other half
- The Limited gingham dress (a pretty penny, available online) | Lauren Ralph Lauren cardigan | Windy City Trench c/o Ruche (on sale now!) | Jessica Simpson pumps, restyled | NY&Co skinny belt
A little fancy for this Thursday. It feels good to throw on a dress and heels once in a while and mix up my t-shirt and jeans routine.
Cardi look familiar? It’s the other half of the sweater I sported yesterday.
I’d stick around and chat, but there’s a full glass of Merlot and season 5 of Dexter from Netflix calling my name…
