Wanderlust | Sienna Ray
May 05, 2012 ♥


Sienna Ray Makayla | Wanderlust

This has been another crazy week! I know, I always say that don’t I? It’s always the truth! On Monday I received the Sienna Ray Makayla bag in the mail. You might remember me telling you all about Sienna Ray’s Wanderlust project that I was asked to be a part of. If you need a refresher, check it out here! Anyway, after the bag made it to a few other ladies around the states it landed on my doorstep here in Kentucky! I’ve had such a lovely week with this pretty purse and I’ll be sad to see her go!

Sienna Ray Makayla | Wanderlust
Sienna Ray Makayla | Wanderlust

The second I saw this bag I knew I wanted to do something a little… edgy. The gold studs just give off that vibe to me. But I’m a fairly girly gal and I wanted to be true to that as well! So? A dress with a feminine silhouette in a pastel leopard print did the trick! I paired it with simple gold accents in my jewelry and a matchy, matchy heel that just happened to be the exact color of the Makayla! This purse can be worn a few different ways, but this particular way was my favorite. I am a giant purse lady and the Makayla was accommodating to most all that I like to tote around. Any downsizing I had to do was a blessing in disguise for my back and shoulders. ;] It has a nifty little iPad sleeve, so that made me wish I had an iPad to test it out on. Hint, hint to my Husband. Heh!

Sienna Ray Makayla | Wanderlust

Nate’s marathon is early tomorrow morning. We arrived in the city in the early afternoon, went and picked up his packet, and grabbed lunch. People have traveled from all over to run in The Flying Pig Marathon here in Cincinnati and there are runners everywhere! It’s so fun to be amongst the hustle and bustle, gearing up for a big event. I spent a few hours making two signs (perfectionist) to hold up as he runs by. Two hours for him to see a sign for half a second, but it’s worth it. I just want him to know how proud I am!

Sienna Ray Makayla | Wanderlust
Sienna Ray Makayla | Wanderlust

Make sure to pop over to the Sienna Ray Wanderlust blog to see where the Makayla bag has traveled, how it’s been styled, and to find out how you can get your hands on your own!

Stylebook: My App Love List
May 02, 2012 ♥

I’d like to introduce you all to a few apps over the next few weeks that keep me on my toes when it come to blogging! This doesn’t mean that you have to be a blogger to love these apps, of course. But they absolutely help me to stay organized when it comes to keeping up with every thing. I’d love to know about any apps that you use to stay organized in similar ways, so feel free to suggest away in the comments!

stylebook
stylebook

The first app I want to introduce you guys to: Stylebook. Now, this particular one wont be useful to all bloggers but I do think that most ladies landing themselves here on this blog will find some interest in it! I’m totally sterotyping you right now for ending up on my blog- deal with it. ;] So Stylebook is slowly finding a very important place in my every day life and definitely in the planning of my outfit posts. The initial task of photographing all of your clothing is daunting and I haven’t even begun to tackle my entire closet yet, but what I’ve made time to put in so far has been super useful. I plan to get everything entered in by the time we take our Memorial Day weekend trip to San Francisco so that I can easily plan outfits and utilize the packing tool. I have major overpacker syndrome and I’m hoping this app will cure me!

Here’s what you’ll be able to do:

1. Photograph items of clothing/accessories in your wardrobe and categorize them.
2. Use the photographed items to create outfits.
3. Plan everyday outfits via the calendar.
4. Plan outfits for trips with the packing tool.
5. View detailed information on everything from how often you wear certain items to how much your wardrobe is worth!
6. Look for specific items via tons of different popular retailers through the shop tool. Need a blue mini skirt under $50? Easy to search for!
7. Save items you find while shopping to your wishlist.
8. Save inspirational styles to the inspiration folder.
9. Send your saved inspirations and outfits to friends via wifi!
10. Keep your sizes and measurements on hand.

I should add that no one paid me to say this and that this is 100% my opinion! I just really love Stylebook. It’s a little on the pricey side for an app. When I say pricey, I mean that I typically wont even spend .99 on an app. Ha! Cheapo over here. It’s only $3.99 though, and well worth it to me!

Have you tried Stylebook? I’d love to hear input from other users! Let me know if you try it out, too!

Between The Rows
Apr 29, 2012 ♥

Between The Rows

There’s a beautiful park in my city that Nate and I used to visit quite a lot, but now that we actually live near it – we rarely go! We’ve spent quite a few Summer days beside the lake there fishing and talking. I have a favorite story of going out there to see him and a friend after they’d been fishing for hours and hadn’t caught anything. I asked if I could try and of course I caught one on the first attempt. I’m one of those people who has very few moments like that, so I will continue to rub it in your face 4 years later. ;] Anyway, Nate recently took me further back in to the park than I had ever been and there it was. A forest. Well, it looks like a forest! The trees are planted in perfect rows and there are so many of them. It’s just gorgeous, and I totally freaked out over such a beautiful location being right by our house, yet again.

Between The Rows
Between The Rows
Between The Rows

Nate has been so aware of my love for style blogging lately. He will text me in the morning before work and let me know that I should wear something cute and that we’ll go grab some outfit photos later. It sounds totally ridiculous, but things like this mean so much to me. I’m sure there are a ton of things he’d rather spend his time doing, like resting his legs! His marathon is THIS coming weekend in Cincinnati. He’s been training for so long and I can’t believe the big day is almost here! I can’t wait to watch him run and to be there when he crosses the finish line. I just can’t imagine how proud I’ll feel of him and for him. I think we’re really just both enjoying building each other up in what we love doing, even though our goals are a little bit different! I have no desire to run 26.2 miles, and I don’t think he has a ton of interest in style blogging. That’s okay though! I think supporting your significant other/spouse is one of the most important things you can do for your relationship. No matter how big or small it may be. I feel so loved when Nate makes something I care about important to him when I know it normally wouldn’t be. I hope my interest in sports makes him feel equally warm and fuzzy inside.

Between The Rows
Between The Rows
Between The Rows

I feel like I may have used way too many pictures in this post, but it was just such a fun shoot! I actually want to squeeze a few more in, but I wont. I have started on a small list of places I want to go around Lexington for photos and I’ve started planning outfits based on locations like the nerd I am! It’s just too fun not to now that the weather is nice and warm. It feels so nice to have bare legs, regardless of how pale they are! Ahh, Spring! So glad you’re here!

Outfit Details
Tank Top: Express
Strawberry Skirt: Dress folded down, Kmart! (What? I know!)
Hat: H&M
Bag: c/o Francesca’s Collections
Bow Belt & Owl Ring: Had them so long, I’m not sure!
Bow Heels: Kensie Girl via Belk
Necklace: Vintage family heirloom

Meet My April Sponsors
Apr 28, 2012 ♥

I’m happy to introduce my readers to a few lovely ladies who’ve partnered up with Take-Hart for the month of April! I’d love it if you would take a moment to read about them and check out their favorite Spring Trends! I’d also like to mention here that if you’re interested in sponsorship for the month of May, feel free to shoot me an email – just click the contact button above and we’ll chat!

april sponsors 2012
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My name is Katherine, and my blog is Of Corgis & Cocktails. I began blogging as a way to spread my love of independent fashion, homemade foods, and amazing companion pets. I am a product designer and have a background is trends forecasting which greatly impacts my posts. I am happily married although am currently living 1,000 miles from my husband while he attends school and work designing bags and mobile accessories.

Katherine’s Favorite Spring Trend:

My favorite spring trend is tangerine – I’m in love with the Pantone color of the year and can’t get enough of it!

Spring Trend April Sponsors
Modcloth’s Bright As Can Be Dress

april sponsors 2012
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Hi, my name is Chelle! I am a creative soul stuck in a practical mind. My favorite things to do are blog, paint, study linguistics, and look at my husband’s face. Other minor to major obsessions include photography, Dallas, yoga, beaches, musical memes, and being a ginger.

Michelle’s Favorite Spring Trend:

Eclectic 90′s style prints!

Spring Trend April Sponsors
Winonna Wedges by Steve Madden

april sponsors 2012
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I’m Jessica, a twenty-something college student based out of Akron, Ohio and majoring in creative writing. I like pizza, live music, pretty photography, bright colors, road trips, and getting extremely coffee drunk. Midwest Muse is where I share my daily fashion, tid bits of my mid western life and showcase my boyfriend’s fancy photography. I dream of the west coast and the ocean.

Jessica’s Favorite Spring Trend:

I’m not sure if it’s a trend, but I’d die to get my hands on this beautiful space inspired dress! It’s sold out everywhere (and way pricy), so I’m thinking of attempting a dress in the same vain.

Spring Trend April Sponsors
Wren Celestial Print Dress

april sponsors 2012
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Hi! I’m Stephanie. 26 years old. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. I am a crime fighter by day (so to speak) and a crafter, blogger, fashionista, doggy mom by night (ok, well I’m always a doggy mom). I’m fairly new to the blogging and fashion world, but I’m definitely enjoying it. And I also like making pretty, delightful things to sell in my Etsy shop. xoxo.

Stephanie’s Favorite Spring Trend:

My favorite Spring fashion trend(s) are lace and floral prints. I would absolutely love this dress to wear with a pair of floral flats that I have!

Spring Trend April Sponsors
Forever21 Sweet Lace Dress

april sponsors 2012
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My name is Whitney, and I am: 26 years old. Today is actually my birthday! I blog at “Everything Happens For a Reason,” which is my life motto. My blog is basically a virtual journal of my life. I am a southern girl married to a California boy. We are newlyweds, who got married this past June 11, 2011. Something that you can always find on my blog: pictures. I’m obsessed. It’s the photographer in me. I’m also in the midst of starting up a photography business. I absolute love fashion, makeup, shoes, purses, and shopping. I love the color pink and anything girlie.

Whitney’s Favorite Spring Trend:

I absolutely adore this turquoise statement necklace from J. Crew.

Spring Trend April Sponsors 2012
J. Crew Bubble Necklace in Turquoise

April Sponsor 2012
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I’m Leanne, a 25 year old blogger located in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. I love to travel, cook, and paint my nails (usually while reading the bbc). I’m currently finishing up a MA degree in international affairs.

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