Inspiration

LOVING the celebrity/inspirational collection on iCanvas Art!  Don't you agree?!?

Money Makin'

We're half way to the weekend, and I'd be lying if I said work hadn't picked up severely in the past week... guess I'm almost past that newbie period.  That fact aside, I'm still totally happy with the switch so that's something to be happy about!

Last night I was chatting with someone special about goals and how important I think they are.  They can be the tiniest things, or a lifelong achievement that tells you "I've made it!"  Whatever the case, just wanted to put out a friendly reminder to make goals, make sure they're measurable, and keep them in mind as you go about your days.

What's one of  my goals, you ask?  To own chairs like these:

I told you the goal didn't have to be crazy!

Those puppies cost well out of my current price range, so for now I'm going to have to keep on that grind at work, but it's still fun and motivating to know I'm working towards something... Even if it's only a pair of chairs!

P.S. Will someone please be this money machine for Halloween!?!

P.P.S. DILLON FRANCIS will bet at Enclave in Chicago this Saturday - RSVP on the Enclave site for FREE entry before 11pm!!!  I'll be the one dancing like a crazy person in the center of the dance floor...per usual.  Hope to see you there!

Bad A$$

Ummmmmm what just happened!?!  Model-esque Batgirl AND a beyond crazy mix of one of my all-time favorite Rusko songs "Thunder"...

via Pinterest

Thank you for these amazing finds interweb gods!

Dreams

Banana Ripple

It might only be February, but this Chicago sunshine, and a trip to LA this upcoming weekend, have me craving some bright color in my life!  Definitely think I need to add some banana to my wardrobe asap!

Nerd Alert!

Little dose of positivity for the day!  HAPPY THURSDAY!

Weekend Inspiration

Sooo with Chicago's severe winter bound to set in any week now, I'm thinking of channeling a somewhat more laid back look for my weekends.  T's, jackets, jeans, and sneakers are all solid options for once the snow starts falling- easy to bundle up in, don't you agree?

 

 

via Polyvore

Truth be told, I'm always on a t-shirt kick, but right now I am not always finding what I like... might be time for me to throw my hat in the arena and see what I can come up with!  Boys always get the best t-shirt designs- no fair!

Yummy Art

via Stephanie Hirsch

LOVING these pieces by Stephanie Hirsch... now how to procure one [insert plotting fingers].

Talk that Talk

Talking is great, ideas are great, and I'm declaring 2012 the year of walking the walk!  Too often people let year after year slip by without taking on what they are truly passionate about, and with the 1-year anniversary of Headphones and Hemlines coming up, I've got big plans- and I'm ready to put them into action!  So as 2011 is coming to a close, I challenge you to ask yourself during this last week- what have you been daydreaming about? What lights up your eyes when you talk about it? What stimulates your mind?  If you can answer these questions and you are walking that walk everyday- KUDOS! If you can answer these questions and are not- get after it in 2012!  If you can't answer- time to reflect and find your calling!

If you're like me and think you're getting dangerously close to finding yours (in a good way), lets take on 2012 with more drive and passion than ever before and make our dreams come true together!

via Trendland

Get ready 2012- I'm coming for you!

"Grinding the Crack"

This is one of the craziest videos I've seen in awhile- but so incredible I couldn't NOT share:



Happy Sailing!

You Be Killin Em

So this weekend is the big 25th birthday celebration and I've already called the theme song of the weekend [see below]... Can't wait to rock out in some fantastic, sparkly dresses with my favorite people!

Happy Friday my loves!

Laughing is the Best Calorie Burner

What's your DJ name?

So my amazingly talented friend John and I were discussing our inevitable DJ crew and what our DJ names will be.  Based on our clear love of creating sauces and dips we ended on Sauce Boss and Dip Chick... Thanks to John, here is our first album cover:

This is, in fact, a picture of yours truly at one-and-a-half years old.  Here is the original:

Happy [Silly] Friday!

The Way it Was

TGIF. I've got an uber fun weekend planned and can't wait to get it started! If I had anything like these gorgeous outfits on Rihanna I'd try to channel them this weekend...



Hope you have a weekend full of fun new experiences and looking forward instead of worrying how things may have been. There's always time to turn things to a positive if you try!



Sorry to get all cheesy there, but I'm in such great spirits I felt like sharing some positive and encouraging words... whether they were eloquent or not, you get what I meant right?

Cheers kidlets!

Hellraiser

We're already a full week into October kids!  Time is flyyiiinnngggg.  This means it's time to get into the spooky spirit and start picking out costumes, watching scary movies (not too scary though), and count down the days til 13 Nights of  Halloween on ABC Family.  Yes, I'm a grown adult and still look forward to those 13 glorious days each year.  I came across these cute translations of classic horror movie characters at Styledon.com and thought I'd share:

It's been a week full of throwbacks and I was pretty pleased when I remembered this little diddy:




Have a wild and wonderful weekend!  If you're in Chicago, you better be at the nearest pool or outdoor patio tomorrow!

Golden Perfection

Love!

via Style.com

Now to channel this fabulous look into a new variation:

Pringle of Scotland sheer top
£119 - theoutnet.com

Pencil skirt
$154 - aliceandolivia.com

Jimmy Choo platform high heels
$1,495 - net-a-porter.com

Mulberry brown satchel
$1,400 - mulberry.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs gold bangle
$98 - nordstrom.com

Gucci sunglasses
£265 - net-a-porter.com

I still ADORE her look, but metallic gold shirts are harder to come by than you'd think!  Or is that just me that thinks that kind of item should be more easily accessible?

Swoon

I have always had a very strong connection to music.  As a kid I was fortunate enough to have parents who not only valued but also loved music themselves!  Whether it was my mom playing music in the kitchen or car, my dad playing music in his office [loudly I might add], or my mom encouraging my sister and me in piano, violin, and flute, music is something that all of us hold dear.  SO, when I describe how The Chemical Brother's song "Swoon" tugs on my heart strings like you wouldn't believe, it's only something you'll understand if you've ever been there.  I seriously find myself losing a breath each time the melody kicks in (and yes I feel silly admitting that).  No it's not a slow love ballad, but I like to think of it as a love ballad for a younger generation.  And if you don't think electronic music can evoke amazingly strong emotions- you have no idea what you're talking about.




Add the video to the soundtrack and forget about it- I'm in love.

'Just remember to fall in love... there's nothing else.'

Is it Fall Yet?

I hate that I thought this- but after I saw this slew of photos of MK and A in giant furs... I just wanted it to be time for me to wear one as well! [Click photo to enlarge]

via MyStylistSays

Kinda loving the clear lens glasses with the look... although I'm not sure I could rock THOSE exact glasses.

Do you love?

White and Gold