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Odds and Ends No. 21

by whoorl

paloma

1. I recently sipped (guzzled) my first Paloma cocktail, and it was just about the most delicious drink in the whole entire world. So happy I found this recipe (and beautiful photos!) on Drizzle and Dip. It’s going to be my summer drink. (Yes, I’m already planning things like that.)

2. Sorry I’ve been a bit MIA, but I’m at Lucky Fabb right now and in a constant state of swoon. A keynote with Drew Barrymore? Yes, please. Kelly Osbourne and her amazing lavender hair? Don’t mind if I do! Yesterday, I listened to Cathy Choi, the Director of Social Media at Sephora, Jamie Gersch, the Senior Director at Gap North America Marketing, Theresa Zest from Kate Spade Saturday, and, well, a lot of very stylish ladies and gents. I’ve died and gone to heaven. Oh, and don’t forget Mandana from Rachel Zoe, Inc. SHE IS SO MAJ, PEOPLE. I want her bangs. Right now. Just trying to take it all in.

3. Did you see Bleubird’s collaboration with BonLook Kids? I couldn’t help myself – I got the Birdie in Marigold for Wita, and the Sailor in Tortoise for Wito. Can’t wait to see them in person!

4. I’ve been cyber-stalking the website of the stylist who cuts Ginnifer Goodwin’s pixie. (He actually works alongside Johnny Ramirez, the colorist that I’ve featured on the blog. Quite a team, those two.) If you are looking for inspiration, check out Anh Co Tran’s blog.

5. Speaking of hair, ever wondered what all those different sized curling irons do? This post is the best Curling Irons 101 post evahhhh.

6. Our family hung out at the Shake Shack last weekend, and I can’t believe it took us 10 years to get there. (Especially when we drive by on a daily basis. Say whaaat?)

Happy weekend!

photo credit: Drizzle and Dip

Odds and Ends No. 20

by whoorl

100 rules of dinner

photo credit: Dinner: A Love Story

1. Jenny from Dinner: A Love Story pretty much rocked my ever-loving socks off when I bought her book last year, and she’s done it again with her 100 Rules of Dinner. You guys, if you click one link in the post, let it be this one. BRILLIANT.  (Some of my favorites: #28 – The best way to get the conversation going at the table is by saying “Which kid got in trouble at school today?”, # 30 – The best way to prevent tearing when chopping an onion is to wear contact lenses. (SO TRUE), and #43 – Without some crunch (nuts, celery, snap peas, radishes), salads can only reach half their potential.)

Jenny’s husband Andy contributed 50 of the 100 rules, and I’m pretty sure #54 -” You very rarely feel worse about yourself after cooking dinner,” and #87 – “If you care about what other people thing about you and your parenting abilities, it is important that your kids only ask for their water ‘on the rocks’ at home” are two of the greatest ever.

2. It’s spring, which means HELLO, SPRING CLEANING. (My favorite! No, really. I love it.) BuzzFeed has a great article entitled 52 Totally Feasible Ways To Organize Your Entire Home. Organizational porn, my friends. Organizational porn.

3. Oh! And speaking of organizational porn, let’s veer into actual house cleaning. Have you see this Spring Cleaning in One Day guide?

4. Kristen and I have a few more Mama Said videos up this month. The mom uniform one, the exercise routine one, and the school lunch dread one. (Also, remind me never to film in that spot again – we look like beige cyborgs blending into the background.)

5. Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere posted a link to theSkimm this week, and I’ve already become a fan. In their words, “theSkimm is the daily newsletter that simplifies the headlines for the educated professional who knows enough to know she needs more.” It is exactly what I need for staying up-to-date on current events.

6. Wito’s homework assignment this week is to write about his very favorite vacation spot. Now, the boy has been to some fun places – Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, San Francisco, Mammoth, Chicago, and Boston, to name a few – but when I asked him his favorite place, without missing a beat, he said “Oklahoma.” I have to admit I got a little choked up because I know his love of Oklahoma stems from the unconditional love and adoration he receives from all of his family there. That’s why this post hit such a huge chord for me, even down to the title.

Happy Friday, hot mamas and papas. We’re off to Palm Springs for the Easter holiday, and I am really looking forward to working on my (non-existent) tan. While eating Easter candy, of course.

March Favorites

by whoorl

whoorl march favorites

I think we just might need to make this a regular occurrence. Let’s talk about what I’m loving this month.

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Foley Corinna Lady Tote – I have forever loved the mid-city totes from Foley Corinna, and this one has the best color scheme. Someone needs to buy this.

Madewell Drifter Shades – Those peachy-pink frames are the cutest ever.

Joie Menton Sandal – I’m obsessed with neutral shoes. Tan, gold, pale blush, subtle animal prints, I love them all. You can wear with anything, and hint hint, skin-colored shoes make your legs look miles longer. (And this gal needs all the help she can get!)

Vintage Short-Sleeve Pajama Set – This will be mine soon. Can’t decide between the navy or white, though.

Pour La Victoire Shanna Lace Up Sandals – You guys, I audibly gasped when I saw this pair in the cognac shade. SO GORGEOUS. Also, like I mentioned above, legs for miles. And miles and miles with those 4-inch heels….

Juxtapose Dress – I’m attending a wedding in Cabo San Lucas in May, and this is a top contender.

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Factory Stripe Pocket Dress – This dress has the exact same shape of a Madewell dress I bought a year or two ago, and it’s the easiest thing to wear ever. Love the little polka dots.

Striped Breton – Bought these tees in blue and grey. (FYI to those of you new to Boden. Sizing runs smaller than Gap, J. Crew, Madewell, what have you. Size up one size from your usual.)

Factory Scoopneck Button-Sleeve Tee – I now own these tees from J. Crew ($32.50) and Factory ($19.50). The shape is almost identical, but the difference is in the weight of the tee. The Factory ones are much thinner than the J. Crew counterpart, however, I think it’s worth the savings.

Gap Suede Fringe Moccasins in Gold – I guess I’m not the only one who fell in love with these shoes. Sell out city.

Gap 1969 Camo Always Skinny Skimmer Jeans – This is my little personal shopping victory for March. Remember the Elizabeth and Paige camo skinnies I wanted last month? Well, these are just as cute and 1/3 of the price. SCORE. Oh, if you are interested in these, be sure to try on several pairs of the same size…they definitely vary and it might take trying a few to find the perfect fit. (Pair #3 for me.)

J. Crew Featherweight French Terry Sweatshirt in Marine – Soooo soft, and so cute paired with the camo skimmers and gold moccasins.

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J.Crew Indigo Floral Popover – I had high hopes for this blouse, but the combination of the fabric weight (thick indigo cotton), smocking, and pattern made it a bit too Laura Ingalls Wilder for me.

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ASOS dresses (#1 and #2 from this post) – First off, I loved the comments on the dresses (Dress #1 – “You are totally an Amish sister wife on her way to church!” and Dress #2 – ranging from “it’s adorable” to “mehhhhh”), so I ultimately decided to keep #3.

Alright, ladies. That’s my March roundup. If you have any specific questions about the items, let me know in the comments!

Odds and Ends No. 18

by whoorl

1. I can’t stop watching this video of Marina Abramovic and her past performance art collaborator and lover, Ulay. You can read more about her here, but this video was shot during the performance piece “The Artist is Present” at MoMA in 2010. This was her most popular performance piece – a 736-hour and 30-minute static, silent piece, in which she sat immobile in the museum’s atrium, while spectators were invited to take turns sitting opposite her.

Marina and Ulay had a quite an intense love affair that started in the 70s (a younger photo here), and when they decided to end it in the late 80s, they each walked the Great Wall of China from opposite ends, met for one last hug in the middle, and went their separate ways.

Around 25 years later at her 2010 MoMA show, Ulay arrived without her knowing and, well, you’ll see. Although apparently they had seen each other a few times over the past 25 years, this is some powerful stuff. (Um, what is this fluid-like substance coming out of mah eyes right now??)

2. Again with the family photos, I really like these shots of Laura’s family. Easy, casual, and totally at home. A true representation of day-to-day life. (Although I’ve seen lovely photos of color-coordinated families in fields, that just isn’t our family’s vibe, you know? We don’t hang out in fields. Itchy chiggers and stuff.)

3. You know, it’s not until I leave Southern California and travel east that I’m reminded that humidity is THE WORST hair offender ever. (My California hair? Great. My rest-of-the-country hair? Fuh-rizzy.) Here’s a good post on dealing with humidity.

4. Best post ever on success and attitude. I’m a believer.

5. You guys, Google Reader is finito as of this summer. Can we all cry together? You remember how much I love the ‘next’ button, right? So sad about this.

6. It’s no wonder the little spaces between my fingers are so dry and I hum with nervous energy. I have air hands! (Thanks to Shutterbean for the link.)

In other news, guess who arrives today? My parents! I AM SO SO SO EXCITED, NO REALLY CAN’T YOU TELL? jumping up and down jumping up and down

Hope you all have a happy weekend!

Odds and Ends No. 17

by whoorl

freckles

1. Eddie Redmayne, your freckles are beyond.

2. There are many things I love about Creature Comforts, but the Color Inspiration posts are the best.

3. I am feeling this curly, chin-length bob.

4. I must say, I’ve become relatively proficient in reading and breaking down food labels, and this post by A Dinner and a Love Story gives some great tips.

5. We are rapidly approaching Spring, folks. Bronzing 101.

6. Stop it with this banana bread. STOP IT. Banana bread is my kryptonite.

7. I’m not sure if this young lady swayed me either way, but I found this video on why you should cut a pixie very interesting.

8. Aha! I knew I wasn’t the only one digging on windowpane fabrics right now.

9. THERE’S ALWAYS MONEY IN THE BANANA STAND. We hung out on Balboa Island last weekend, and it was trés maginifique.

10. Got a few recommendations on the Facebook page, but would love to know more. Do you know of a great online or 1-day class that covers the technicalities of shooting video with a DSLR? (Lighting, white balance, exposure, so on and so forth…) Anyone? Anyone?

Happy weekend, everyone! Don’t forget to change your clocks on Saturday night!

photo credit Great Design