Girl Crush - Kristen Bell

Do you ever see a celebrity in a movie or being interviewed and think, "if she wasn't famous, we would totally be friends"?  Whenever there is a darling girl celeb, my girlfriends and I are always saying that. Kristen Bell is one of those girls for me.  She seems super down to earth, is always smiling, and just sort of lives a normal life (with some great perks, like invites to fashion week).  Plus she is the mysterious narrorating voice for Gossip Girl, so she is also up on all the scoop (or at least I like to think so). 

I love her hair, cute little body and simple style.  She almost always dresses right for her body, and I am in major like with her hair and I believe I will be taking a few of the pictures below to my hair stylist Mrs. F for some inspiration. 

all pictures from Zimbio

Fun and totes appropriate for the American Music Awards.

I love that she always is smiling :)

Love her hair, love the red!

Loved her dress at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala this year.

While I am not crazy about the side fabric, she almost earned a perfect 10 in my book with this gorgeous dress.

Totally cute girl next door.

Her makeup is clean, fresh and lovely.  I want to replicate this look immediately.

I fell in love with this look two years ago and still want to replicate everything.  So cute!

I absolutely love her hair here and am crossing my fingers that I can make this work for me!  Bangs? Yes please!

My favorite flick with Kristen has to be Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but I am also looking forward to her chick flick You Again out this fall (preview below). 

Spill it...which celebrity do you think you would be friends with if they weren't famous? 

Song Of The Week: Sometime Around Midnight (Acoustic Version)

So I am basically a summer late in sharing one of my absolute favorite songs, Sometime Around Midnight (Acoustic Version - Bonus Track) by The Airborne Toxic Event.  Last summer I listened to this song on repeat when walking the dog, driving to work, whatever.  At a summer gathering, a gentleman and I were chatting about music we loved and he also shared he was obsessed with this song. 

The song tells a story about a man running into his ex-girlfriend and how all the memories come flashing back, and he desires to rekindle this past even though she has moved on, depressing much?  Yes.  But the song is raw and vulnerable, and that is what makes it so beautiful.  The song starts slow and almost in a whisper and then just erupts into full blown emotion. 

The lead singers voice is beautiful and the violin's get me every time.  I haven't listened to it in a while and when I shuffled through to most played songs, I knew I just had to share this beauty regardless of how sad and angry it is. 

Forever Frugal Friday

I am a total sucker for comfy cozy gray tees.  This Flounce Ruffle Top reminds me of this other top that I saw some time back (I think from Anthro), that I thought would look so cute for summer paired with white skinny jeans and some flat cute sandals.  Throw in a denim jacket for when the sun goes down and voila, perfect summer outfit!

Desperately Seeking Sully ~ Luxurious Lucite

Yes I know, usually the words luxury and Lucite do not go together.  Instead I tend to associate Lucite with clear high heels that only strippers can navigate around in.  That was until I eyed these gorgeous pieces below, that have me humming a whole new tune about Lucite. 

First up is this gorgeous Michael Kors Large Face Chronograph Watch.  I am not really a watch person, but I may just have to become one with this beauty as she would practically go with anything!

Just in time for summer are some fierce Lucite Aviators from Dsquared2.  Perfect for the sunny days ahead in LA (I am ignoring the "June Gloom" outside my window).

Perhaps you need a little Lucite in your home to brighten up your living room?  This Payton Ribbed Glass Lamp by Ralph Lauren will do the trick just fine.

 

And just in case my Michael Kors watch isn't matching my perfect outfit for the night, one (or all three) of these Alexis Bittar Studded Hinge Cuffs will more than suffice. 

What do you think of Lucite?  Strictly for Strippers or Luxurious Ladies too?

Song Of The Week: Symphonies

Welcome back everybody!  I had a spectacular weekend in the sun with friends and am just returning to work today (gotta love it is already Wednesday).  This song of the (work)week is Dan Black's Symphonies (featuring Kid Cudi) [Explicit]. 

I had never heard of Dan Black before but somehow ended up with his Symphonies song on my IPod and I quite enjoyed it.  Browsing through the music channel at home (the roomie and I enjoy watching music videos every now and then), I was excited to see Symphonies featuring Kid Cudi offered.  I have been a bit infatuated with Kid Cudi since he teamed up with MGMT for Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare) [Explicit] and folks he does not disappoint on this version of Symphonies. 

The song is electric, smooth and dare I say happy?  Whenever I am walking Waldo I find I have a little more pep in my step and perhaps even a little smile on my face. 

Enjoy!!

Happy {Memorial} Weekend!

It is easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of the three day weekend, but we must always remember all those who have served or are currently serving to help us keep all of our freedoms we often take for granted. 

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Please remember to take the time this weekend to thank those who we are honoring this weekend.  Whether it is donating a pound of coffee at your local Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, writing a letter to a soldier, or placing a flower on a grave, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to show support to those fighting. 

Also ahead for me this weekend is a visit from this gorgeous gals:

My girl Spry (in the middle)

My road tripping ladies Annie (middle) and Lindsey (right)

Laying out and catching some rays with the girls:

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Being a few cosmos deep with the girls watching this:

And possibly making a visit east to this killer hotel:

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May all of you have a wonderful safe, and fantastic weekend!  I'll be back on Wednesday!  I am taking an extended vacation!

XOXOXO

Forever Frugal Friday

I have been on the hunt for a new floral dress for the summer ahead and this this Ruffle Dress fits the bill.  I love the colors, the fit and best of all it has pockets and is under $20!  I am thinking I should pair it with these sandals, and this jacket for a perfect Memorial Weekend BBQ.  You could even belt it, throw on these heels, and this blazer for a night out on the town.  Perfect summer piece to add to your closet!