Links You’ll Love
Happy Sunday!
Fashion:
Wedding season hasn’t come to an end yet and will be back again before we know it, so why not brush up on the Do’s and Don’t's for these memorable celebrations? Olivia Palermo’s Etiquette Guide: Weddings is a great place to start.
While I love a fun DIY project, I think I might love the fun, embellished collar trend even more… So why not combine the two with Refinery 29′s Rodarte-Inspired DIY Lace Collar That’s One Part Prim, One Part Sexy?
As far as I’m concerned a little dose of positivity and a reminder to be grateful for what you have is ALWAYS a good thing. Gala Darling – Things I Love Thursday & Little Things That Made Me Smile.
Have trouble wearing red lipstick? You’re not the only one. Believe me. Check out what Miss Garance Dore has to say in Rouge – Red Lipstick, I Hate You.
I adore Summer, but I have to admit that I’m starting to get pretty excited for all the great styles coming for Fall 2012/Winter 2013. And one of the things I’m most excited for? Pants! Patterned, metallic, faux leather, richly colored, tweed, skinny, wide-leg, Baroque… So. Many. Choices. In The Mood For: Fall’s Best Pants.
Health & Fitness:
Not sure whether you should be buying/growing fresh herbs or using the handy bottled variety? You’re not alone! The City Cook – Oregano: Fresh vs. Dried.
Tabata. Intervals. These are great ways to add an extra kick to your workout. Why not take some advice from The Fashionista on just how to go about making the most of your gym time – Tabata Thursday.
While I don’t subscribe to the enthusiasm surrounding “superfoods” I do strongly believe that there are foods chock full of healthy benefits that you should absolutely make part of your diet on a regular basis. Spinach, ginger, strawberries, blueberries… And beans! Don’t believe me? Check out this piece from The Huffington Post – Beans: The Undervalued Superfood.
If you want a healthy, tasty snack you should give kale chips a try. They use minimal ingredients, mostly things you have on-hand, are packed with nutrients, and are totally delicious. Here’s a collection of fun new recipes for testing, from cheesy to spicy to sour cream & onion – There’s something for everyone’s taste buds. The Family Kitchen - 11 Amazing Kale Chip Recipes!
- Chili Bean Veggie Burgers from Scout Sixteen
- My Top 5 Salads This Week in NYC from Organice Your Life
My weekend was spent packing & preparing for this coming week and I’m currently en route to New York City – Gotta love airlines that offer wi-fi! 
How has your weekend been so far? Were you in the mood for relaxing & savouring your downtime or were you a social butterfly this weekend?
Links A La Mode
I’m honored to have been included in the IFB’s weekly round-up of posts – Links A La Mode. These great selections include everything from breathtaking photography and street style inspiration, to how to dress for parties and weddings and great Do It Yourself projects.
Trust me when I say there’s something for everyone here!
LINKS À LA MODE
Bowtie Diary – Before and After
Chocolate Laced – Combining Colors, Patterns & Textures
City & Coat - Silk
Crystal Eyes - DIY Maxi > 2 Pieces
Curating Style - Daydream: The Garden Party
Elembee - Summer To-Dos
Fashion, Well Done - Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Hunting in Heels - It’s a Man’s World
Lala Mamma – Foto de Cuba
Marie-lle - How to Survive Summer 101
Moi Contre La Vie - Mission Put Together, Week 2
My Fashion Slash Life - Summer Wedding Trends
Sara Constance - Happy 6 Month Blogging Anniversary!
Stephanie Surtida - Tokyo Street Fashion
Studs & Sapphires - Photo Diary – Cold Shoulder
Style Cue by Susie Q - High-Waist Tweed & Sequins
The Citizen Rosebud - Inspiration: Advanced Style
The Love Hanger - Crop Tops & Chiffon Skirts
The Violin Style - Tropical Party Look
Tobruck Ave. - Agave One to Four
Thank you for the honor of being included IFB! I’m thrilled to have been selected as part of such a distinguished group of bloggers from around the world!
Links You’ll Love
Health/Fitness:
Want to take up running so that you can get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather instead of wither away inside at the gym? Couldn’t agree more! Running Tips: How To Get Started – Women’s Health.
Need some quick workout inspiration to get you motivated for bathing suit season? Check out this video – Valerie Waters: I Want My Bikini Body Express.
Curious about trying another way of eating so that you can feel your best? Read Experience Life’s Paleo Vs. Vegan for some interesting information.
If you want to eat healthier and like the idea of a meal-sized salad for dinner try these 5 Fresh Main-Course Salads from Health.com. They’re packed with protein and hearty ingredients so you’ll be satiated and stay full afterwards. Not convinced? Read through Gena Hamshaw’s How To Fall In Love With Raw Food on Whole Living Daily. She’s the writer behind the wildly successful Choosing Raw website and one of the first blogs that I discovered when I took an interest in my personal health and eating better a few years ago. I highly recommend taking a look at what she has to say.
Over the years I’ve definitely been guilty of over-training. From twice-a-day workouts to skipping my rest days, I’ve gone through periods where I didn’t let soreness or exhaustion keep me out of the gym or off the trails. Not. Good. Are You Recovering, Or Are You Just Resting?
Are you a fan of eggs? Check out Fit Bottomed Girls’ piece on 5 Fun Ways To Eat Egg Whites. Or are you a fan of kale? Try Shockingly Delicious’s Better Than Trader Joe’s Kale and Edamame Bistro Salad.
Fashion:
If you’re in the market for some great new earrings to complement your warm weather looks this season, look no further! Heels & Sunkissed Curls has you covered with DIY: Silk Tassel Earrings that are too stylish for words!
New York City has been one of the world’s fashion capitals for years, check of what everyone’s wearing there this Spring - Refinery 29′s Street Style Video: What’s Fresh On 5th Avenue.
Nothing says Summertime quite like braids to me. Refinery 29 and Cup of Joe both agree with me wholeheartedly. Check out Refinery 29′s DIY Braids piece – Genius New (Promise!) Ways To Braid Your Hair and A Cup of Jo’s Holiday Hair Tutorials, which also contains links to all sorts of other hairstyles, from buns to braids to ponytails. I plan to try them all!
Summer Shorts Roundup – 16 Summer Shorts In Evert Length You’ll Ever Want and Elle’s 2012 Denim Guide.
Miss Olivia is becoming something of a staple around here – From her adorable wedding season-appropriate outfit on last week’s Looks of the Week post, to her closet-organizing tips in Links You’ll Love, to Style File breakdowns on her great personal style. So what do I have for you today? Well, if you’re liking interesting patterns and prints for Summer she’s got the goods for you – How To Rock: The Tribal Touch.
Looks of the Week
How was everyone’s weekend? Did you have a good Mother’s Day? While I didn’t get to see my mother yesterday, I did get a chance to spend some time with my boyfriend’s mother and his sister who just gave birth to her third daughter two weeks ago. Quite the family day!
But today we’re here to discuss street style. Here in San Francisco it regularly goes from bright, sunny, and stunningly warm to foggy and rainy in 12 hours, so there’s no way to dress consistently during the Spring and Summer, it’s all about layering and keeping a sweater or umbrella in your bag. Here are some looks that run the gamut in terms of skin coverage so hopefully no matter where you are in the world there’s a look that you can emulate, enjoy!
I’m MAD about this look. A fabulous retro-inspired dress in a fun, eye-catching print is a great way to go. And those floral sunglasses are the icing on the fabulous cake!
I love love love how she paired a flowy, hippie-style maxi dress with a cropped leather jacket, it gives it an edge. Biker Chick Chic!
Olivia’s low key floral frock is perfect for Summer weddings this season. It’s flattering and pretty, and can easily go from day to night with the right jewelry and heels. She wears it perfectly here with ankle strap Boutique 9 heels.
Just wow. Gorgeous color against her skin, unique dress with beautiful embellishments, and great, great accessories.
Gorgeous – Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Satin Knot Clutch
SEXY – She spices up her look with hot pumps – Brian Atwood ‘Claudia Bis’ Platform Pumps
And if you’re as big a fan of Miss Zoe as I am, check out The Frugal Fashionista’s breakdown of some of her best outfits over the years. Tres chic!
Interested in trying out the printed jeans trend? This is a great, subtle way to work the trend without getting too overwhelmed. Love that she paired the high-impact pants with a simple T.
Too cuter! I love the retro patterned shorts paired with the chic gold polka-dotted blouse. That adorable mint green Prada bag is the perfect finishing touch!
I LOVE this look. The mixing of the retro prints is just too cute. She looks like a chic Amy Winehouse!
Want to try a new spin on an old class? Spice up your Little Black Dress this Spring and take Brooklyn Decker, Be Frassy’s Audrey Rogers, or model Anne V as your inspiration.
You can keep it classy in a knee-length dress, but it doesn’t have to be boring, you can easily find one with fun embellishments and details that will make you stand out in a crowd.
Sexy sheer lace can be taken to the next level with a fun flared skirt. Some kick @$$ bright pumps are the perfect finishing touch.
A jersey dress is a great way to stay cool as the temperature rises, and Anne V shows us here that you don’t have to sacrifice an ounce of glamour if you go with a demure hemline. Wow!
And if you’re still dying for more street style, check out these best dressed round ups – Vogue UK and Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List for Harper’s Bazaar.
Have a great night!
Links You’ll Love
Fashion:
Looking for a pretty new up do for the Spring & Summer weddings you’re attending or participating in? Refinery 29 has you covered with their 3 Pretty ‘Dos For Wedding Season.
Not sure what to keep in your closet and what to donate? Miranda Kerr’s stylist tells us just how to Spring clean this season – Modelinia.
Or if you’re interested in jumping on the ombre train, Fashion Fazer has you covered – Ombre and Dip-Dye Hair.
Love that collar necklace? Ya, me too. Check out Fashion Love Affaires for her DIY Diaries: In All My Glittery Goodness.
I’ve clearly shown that I’m a fan of Olivia Palermo’s personal style, I did Style File posts on her adorable polka dot maxi skirt AND her chic outfit for the menswear shows last fall. She recently started a blog and I wanted to share her little piece on closet organization – Glam Tip: Keep Off-Season Clothes Fresh.
Refinery 29 doesn’t want to see your old college sweats or your ratty t-shirts at the gym. Ever. Chic Gym Gear To Replace Your Sweats. Its time!
Are you in the mood for ladylike glitz and glamour this Spring? Me too. From Elie Saab to Christian Dior, Cristina’s got you covered. Read on!
Health/Fitness:
Did you sign up for a race to meet a New Years Resolution and get so busy and distracted this Spring that you’ve hardly started to train? Read the No Meat Athlete’s 3 Steps to Planning the Perfect Running Getaway to Re-energize Your Training or Stuck Running on a Treadmill? Make the Most of It with These 3 Workouts.
Not sure when to nosh? What about which foods will be best for you? Check out Fit Bottomed Girls’ Foods to Fuel You- A helpful list of what foods will help fuel you before, during, and after your exercise sessions, Women’s Health’s Eating Well: The Best Fitness Foods for Women, and OhSheGlow’s 3 Ready-in-a-Jiffy Warm Weather Snack Recipes!
Not sure which oils to use for what? Read through Wake Up World’s 160 Uses For Coconut Oil.
If your Spring has been anything like mine you’re a busy busy bee. Don’t let that get in the way of staying healthy and meeting your fitness goals though, these mini workouts will keep you motivated:
- A 10-Minute ‘Move Confidently’ Workout from Fit Bottomed Girls & Dove
- A 10 Minute Full-Body CrossFit Workout from FitSugar
- A Pound Melting Pilates Workout from Women’s Health
- 10 Crunch-Free Moves for Killer Abs from Shape
Or check out all my links over at A Healthy Mentality!
A Week In Pictures
The past week has been pretty amazing. I got to spend two nights with my parents, we made them dinner at the apartment one night and went out to a restaurant on Washington Square Park the next. My childhood friend Sophie got married in a perfect Bay Area ceremony last Saturday, wearing a gorgeous dress with a beautiful retro veil. I got to spend six whole days with my long distance boyfriend, a rarity outside of vacations and trips. And I got to attend the Raise The Macallan Scotch tasting event down on Van Ness.
Oh, and I ate. A lot!
Enjoy the pictures.
P.S. I made a killer kale salad and some delicious sweet potatoes, and I’ll share the recipes soon. (Obviously chicken & tri tip plates are Sean’s!)
Have a great Saturday and enjoy spending time with your families this weekend!
