Style Inspiration: Bikini Alert Bizirk

I haven't taken outfit pictures the last two days, partly because it has been rainy and gloomy, and I over that weather. And partly because I have been hitingt up the gym before coming home and taking pictures of my outfits ( I am more likely to go if I go right after work, rather then coming home and finding "better" things to do). It's that time of year where my workouts are amped up. As Jen and I like to call it, it's Bikini Alert Bizerk season. I suppose when I start thinking of hosting pool parties in my backyard, my motivation sets in. Not that I don't always think it important to work out but this time of the year I actually enjoy being "up in the gym just working on my fitness (He's my Witness)". The following pictures found via We Heart it are my current motivation pictures, not because they are Victoria Secret Model perfect, but because they are confident women working it. Oh and because I love Retro Bathing suits!

Yay for bikinis, pool parties and confidence in your body!

On The Hunt: Cat Eye Sunglasses

I have been seeing Cat Eye sunglasses in all the magazine and I am determined to find the perfect pair. Here are some Style Inspiration Pictures :
The Rocker:
The Bohemian chick.
The Bombshell.

Barbie, of course.The Movie Star.
The Socialite.

The quintessential Retro pic.These Tom Ford Anouk's have been on my want list for awhile, and now that Maegan rocks them so well, these maybe the ones I too go for. Still hunting though.

On The Hunt: The Hills

When my friend Traci emailed if I knew who made Kristen's Shirt, I knew I needed it my life. Unfortunatly I don't know who makes it, so I wanted to see if anyone could help Traci and I hunt this down. I just love the relaxed shape and the shoulder detail.
I left my laptop charger at work, so I wasn't able to post my Look of the Day yesterday, Hopefully I will get it up later today. Don't forget about my giveaway as well ;)

How I shop: Always on The Hunt

I know a lot of readers liked My We the Free Ebb and FLow cardigan when I wore it so I have been keeping my eye out for it to pop back up. I adore this cardigan, it is one of those pieces you can easily throw on and still look put together. The ruffles are perfect, the back has a nice taper almost a peplum to it and it is very figure friendly. So when I saw it was back I wanted to alert you all. Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and ShopBop have it in a striped version, while Singer 22 has a black non stripe version.

I may have to snag this grey version for myself. This color is is available at ShopBop.

Singer 22 has it in black, as seen on Ashley Tisdale.

And on me:
Let me know if you end up getting one =)

On the Hunt: Mad Hatter

I love to wear hats. My only issue with wearing many hats is to how to store them, there is just not enough room. So I am on the hunt for the perfect hat rack or hat storage. I would love to see any saved pictures if any one has any saved.
Similar straw fedora here, vintage looking hat here, and fedora here.

My response to that is both profound and meaningful: get your hair cut!

On the Hunt: A (revisited)

Not too long ago I posted that I have been on the hunt for an "a" necklace similar to the one seen on The Sartorialist, but all the options I found were not as tiny and delicate as the one I was hoping for. So today when I was flipping through A Cup of Jo and I saw a lovely little heart ring she had linked, I clicked on the link and stumbled upon these sweet delicate initial rings. I think this ring may satisfy my need for a tiny delicate "a". I love it!! I think it will look perfect on my right index finger. A Valentines day gift for myself, perhaps?
Isn't is adorable??
They also have these darling initial earrings.
I just love letters and cute fonts!

On the Hunt: Through the Looking Glass

Clearly I need a new mirror in my room. Somehow,which is beyond me since I post pictures of myself in it nearly every day, I have neglected a very important part of my girly room. MY MIRROR! So I am currently on the hunt for a cheval mirror for my room. Although I want a white one, if I have learned anything from Holly I know just to look at shape and not color. The color can be changed.
Although antique would be preferred here are some ideas that I am looking at.

Image from www.petittresor.com
Image from www.everythingfurniture.com
Image from PB teen
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the fairest Mirror of all?

On the Hunt: A

I love this simple letter necklace that I saw on JakandJil.com. I must find one or at least a knockoff version, I think it is just darling.
Image from jakandjil.com

Celebration: Four Christmases

Remember how I mentioned how much I could relate to the movie Four Christmases? Well Casey and I literally have four Christmases to attend. Tonight's was Christmas #2 at Casey's Mom's house. Sheila was so sweet and had her place decorated so cute! We had a great time playing with my nieces, eating GOURMET french food (French was the theme of the night in honor of my SIL Rebecca) and opening gifts. I received the most thoughtful gifts. Thank you so much Sheila!

Sheila's adorable decorations and gift wrapping... her secret is glue guns!!







Rebecca gave us all French themed gifts, everything was made in France =)
My girly gifts from Sheila. She may have raised two sons but she sure knows how to shop for the girls!
A new notebook!!! I have a notebook obsession, hence the blog name. How cute is Rebecca that she made these?? She needs to open an Etsy store!
And Sheila always remembers Pennie =)
And my favorite gifts of the night were both vintage AND things I have been on the hunt for!
Rebecca hunted down this totally awesome globe for me, I adore it! I can't wait to find the perfect place for it. I have always wanted to collect globes so this is my first one! =)
AND....... Sheila found me Vintage Champagne Coupes that I have been wanting FOREVER!!!!!
SO EXCITED ABOUT THESE! Just in time for New Years, I will feel so Marie Antoinette toasting with these. Unsure what to toast with this New Year's eve? Check out my friend LC's review of Sparkling wine and Champagne on her blog.
LOVE THESE!
Thank you so much to my wonderful family, I am so lucky to have gained such an amazing Family into my life. I love them all dearly. I only hope your holiday season is as wonderful as mine has been. I love Christmas excitement!

On the Hunt: Champagne Coupe

I love Champagne Coupes. I always see them in old movies and they just seem so glamorous. I have been on the hunt for the perfect vintage set for awhile now. I need some champagne coupes in my life and having them for New Years would be ideal =)

Some of my favorite champagne coupe scene stealer's:
Image via http://blog.misscharming.com
Image credit: Marie Antoinette: Leigh Johnson; Marie Antoinette
Image credit: Marie Antoinette: Leigh Johnson; Marie Antoinette

Opinions please?

Don't you think this would be a fabulous way to congratulate myself on completing my Masters?
Plugging away and am excited to present my Thesis on Wednesday! Ok I admit it, I use every excuse in the book to buy myself a new dress.

Look of the Day: Loving Lace

I am currently obsessed with lace. I love adding hints of it my outfits, like when I rock my lace "Lanvin" necklace. This weekend I added an awesome lace scarf to my wardrobe, and I'm totally loving it. Lace just makes it for me!

I need this dress in my life!
Image Scanned From Instyle
My new lace scarf.
Rocking the lace scarf today.

On the Hunt: Shabby Chic Chandelier

I am currently trying to finish up my girly room. I am looking for the perfect shabby chic chandelier to add some ambiance and illumination to the room. I think a chandelier would be the perfect way to light up that room. I would prefer a vintage one but I will take anything that will work in the room. I haven't come across the perfect one yet but here are some images of chandeliers I could see in my room.
Image fromwww.abitofparis.com

Image from www.notooshabby.com
Image from www.target.com