skinny jeans & an oversized button up
basic. simple. chic.
p.s. don't forget to accessorize ;)
(photo via celebrities wonder)
8.31.2011
galaxy nail art
she's a cosmic girl.
out of this world right? honestly, i need to try this out myself!
check out this tutorial!
8.30.2011
things i want to remember...
i need this book.
p.s.
A COUPLE OF THINGS TO REMEMBER...
1. CONSIDER THE SOURCE. IF YOU’RE WORRIED ABOUT SOMEONE WHO DISLIKES YOU, FIRST ASK YOURSELF WHETHER THEY’RE AN ASSHOLE. IF YOU DON’T LIKE THEM, AND THEY DON’T LIKE YOU, THAT’S NOT A PROBLEM. THAT’S A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.
2. GET OFF THE COUCH. IF YOU FIND YOURSELF PLAYING HARD TO GET, DON’T PRETEND TO BE BUSY. JUST BE BUSY.
3. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME. IF YOU HAVE TO PLAY HARD TO GET, MOVE ON. YOU’LL KNOW WHEN YOU’VE FOUND A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BECAUSE IT WON’T CONFUSE YOU.
4. WHEN IN DOUBT, SHUT UP. SILENCE IS A SMART NEGOTIATION TACTIC, THE BEST OPTION WHEN YOU’RE PROCESSING HOW TO RESPOND, AND ALWAYS MORE PRODUCTIVE THAN LYING ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE THINKING.
5. DON’T COMPLAIN. MAYBE VENTING MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER, BUT LETTING OFF STEAM CAN ALSO LULL YOU INTO MAINTAINING THE STATUS QUO. UNFORTUNATELY, THE STATUS QUO IS PISSING YOU OFF, WHICH IS WHY YOU’RE WHINING IN THE FIRST PLACE. IF YOU’RE FRUSTRATED, TURN THAT ENERGY TOWARD FIXING YOUR PROBLEMS, NOT BITCHING ABOUT THEM.
6. DON’T OBSESS. WORRYING IS COMPLAINT’S UGLY COUSIN. EITHER USE THAT ENERGY TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION, OR RELAX.
7. FIND AN AGE-APPROPRIATE STYLE. NO ONE WANTS TO SEE A 20 YEAR OLD IN BEIGE SLACKS AND A WOOL BLAZER. BUY TRENDY CLOTHES, WEAR THE SLUTTY DRESS, DO SOMETHING UGLY WITH YOUR HAIR. BE PART OF YOUR GENERATION, SO YOU CAN LAUGH AT THE PHOTOS LATER.
8. BE POLITE. IT KEEPS DOORS OPEN, LESSENS THE POTENTIAL FOR MISUNDERSTANDINGS, AND INCREASES THE ODDS OF GETTING INVITED BACK TO THE BEACH HOUSE.
9. BUT DEFEND YOUR BOUNDARIES. WHEN SOMEONE ISN’T TAKING NO FOR AN ANSWER, CLARIFY WHAT YOU WANT, AND THEN RESPOND FORCEFULLY. BEING POLITE TO SOMEONE WHO ISN’T HEARING YOU IS NAIVE.
10. YOU LOOK GOOD. THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS THE HOTTEST PERSON IN THE ROOM. EVERYONE IS ATTRACTED TO SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SO JUST TAKE THOSE ODDS AND RUN WITH THEM. * <3
11. BEING NICE IS OVERRATED. IN FACT, “NICE” IS THE LEAST INTERESTING THING SOMEONE CAN SAY ABOUT YOU. * <3
12. KEEP IT TO YOURSELF. “SHE SEEMS NICE” IS AN EXCELLENT THING TO SAY ABOUT SOMEONE YOU DON’T LIKE. PARTICULARLY IN THE COMPANY OF PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW.
13. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. WHEN YOU’RE TELLING A STORY AND SOMEONE INTERRUPTS YOU, LET THEM.
14. LET YOUR PASSION SHAPE YOUR PROFESSION. YOU KNOW THAT THING YOUR DAD SAYS? “IF WORK WASN’T HARD, THEY WOULDN’T PAY YOU TO DO IT.” PLEASE. THERE ARE PROFESSIONAL ROCK STARS, ASTRONAUTS, PUPPY TRAINERS, AND BLOGGERS. * <3
15. SEX IS PERSONAL. DON’T BOTHER WITH ONE-NIGHT STANDS IF THEY’RE NOT YOUR THING, AND DON’T JUDGE PEOPLE FOR ENJOYING THEM (OR NOT). WAITING TO SLEEP WITH SOMEONE DOESN’T MAKE YOU AN UPTIGHT PRUDE, AND JUMPING INTO BED DOESN’T MAKE YOU A SPONTANEOUS ADVENTURE SEEKER.
16. FOCUS. THE SAYING, “WHAT YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT IS WHAT YOU’RE BECOMING” ISN’T JUST CHILLING, IT’S A UNIVERSAL LAW. BE AWARE OF HOW YOU’RE INVESTING YOUR ATTENTION – INCLUDING YOUR WORDS, AND YOUR ACTIONS.
17. CUT YOURSELF A BREAK. DON’T OFFER A RUNNING COMMENTARY ON YOUR OWN FAULTS. WHEN YOU DO, THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU LISTEN. GIVE YOURSELF SPACE TO CHANGE YOUR CHARACTER.
18. DON’T BE INTIMIDATED. WORLD TRAVELERS ARE JUST PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT PLANE TICKETS. PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS ARE PEOPLE WHO SIT ALONE AND WRITE. YOU CAN BREAK THE MOST PROFOUND ACCOMPLISHMENT DOWN TO A SERIES OF MUNDANE TASKS.
19. CHOOSE GOOD COMPANY. ASK YOURSELF IF A PERSON MAKES YOU BETTER OR DRAINS YOUR LIFE FORCE. IF THE ANSWER IS B, YOU’RE BUSY NEXT TIME THEY CALL. AND THE TIME AFTER THAT. * <3
20. ENJOY YOUR BODY. ODDS ARE YOU’RE MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW THAN YOU WILL BE AGAIN. ASK YOUR ROOMMATE
-Brittan claire
8.27.2011
hurricane irene.
suck it irene
your ruining my weekend.
me, my padre and my dog skeeter are ready for this hurricane. i pretty much stocked up on snack wells, oatmeal creme pies and pita chips. talk about healthy. whatevs. oh and i cant forget the 2 dollar bottle of wine from trader joes. real classy, thanks dad. wishing everyone the best, be safe!
me, my padre and my dog skeeter are ready for this hurricane. i pretty much stocked up on snack wells, oatmeal creme pies and pita chips. talk about healthy. whatevs. oh and i cant forget the 2 dollar bottle of wine from trader joes. real classy, thanks dad. wishing everyone the best, be safe!
hurricane playlist. get into it. haha
8.26.2011
until next summer.
so long sweet summer.
i fell into you, now your gracefully falling away.
i'm actually letting out a bittersweet sigh of relief and counting down the days till i get to wear my comfy cozy sweaters. though i love the spirit of summer, how carefree, light and breezy it feels.. i do not love the humid heat. for my loved ones out in los angeles, this is never ending for you!
summer, thanks for: my 21st birthday, beaches, playing marco polo in the pool, night swimming, fruity cocktails, california and bringing me back to him. <3
until next year......
8.25.2011
8.24.2011
kate moss wedding photos
tres tres belle!
ahhhhh makes me want to plan my own wedding, jussst kidding ;)
find more pictures here.
photos by mario testino
purse 'n boots + luv aj
so, as i was scoping out one of my uh-may-zing fashion blogger: purse 'n boots
i came across some luv aj jewelry (BIG BIG FAN OF LUV AJ BTW), and i love how Ash from purse 'n boots put everything all together. hope your obsessed like me!
8.21.2011
midsummer cocktail
a drink that translates from the pool party to the after party all summer long :)
Midsummer Cocktail from LEAFtv on Vimeo.
Midsummer Cocktail from LEAFtv on Vimeo.
8.19.2011
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