Movin' right along

This has to be the coolest VW van/camper in history, or at least that I've ever seen. Oh the places I would go!

ps. I took this from someones blog eons ago, I don't remember what blog is was or else I would give credit. My apologies!

Oh I wood!

What is it about these lumber-inspired pieces that makes me want to go out for a walk in the woods and deeply inhale the smells of pine, fir and spruce trees? ...and maybe chop one down and whittle myself a nice little pair of earrings? It seems like wood is such a wonderful accessory to add balance to all the light and flowy spring dresses that we will all be frolicking around in quite soon, if not already. There's also something very free-spirited and bohemian about wearing a tree trunk around your neck, right? But let's also keep Mother Earth intact and stick to faux-bois, shall we?

Earrings: Doe-sf, Platforms: Piperlime,Ring: Avalaya, Repetto Shoes: It's (K)not Wood, Bracelet: Banana Republic, Sunglasses: iwoodecodesign, Clutch: French Connection, Necklace: Topshop

The Niagra Falls Dress

When I first saw this dress I immediately thought of this picture:


Oh how lovely! Unfortunately, I think the dress might be sold out because I can't find it anywhere on Modcloth anymore. Oh well, it's still nice to look at.

The Many Uses of Yogurt Cups

I found this awesome website called Preserve, which has different products made from recycled yogurt cups. How amazing is that? Everything from toothbrushes, flavored toothpicks, tumblers, tupperwear, razors, cutting boards, all in bright cheerful colors no less... all made from recylced plastics. And the coolest thing is... when you're done with the toothbrush or razor you can send it back to them in a mailer to be recycled yet again into plastic lumber and tablecloths. And if you're feeling extra generous, you can mail them your #5 plastics (any plastic that has 5 in the chasing arrows, usually yogurt cups) to be recycled into more delightful goodies. I've already bought a toothbrush and razor from them and love it. So go get yourself some reincarnated yogurt cups and make the world a happier place. And don't forget to use the promo code "cows" for a discount!

P.S. I am so sad to have just discovered that Domino magazine is no longer being published. :( What is going on?! First Blueprint, then Adorn and now Domino... what's happening to all the good magazines? This makes me sad.

a (very) rude awakening.

Today I was woken up by jackhammering outside of my window. Literally 20 feet from where I was sleeping, construction workers were jackhammering the sidewalk. At 7am. It was the most frightening noise to wake up to from a deep sleep. Trust me. And this is the 2nd time it's happened, except this time was more ridiculous because it sounded like the jackhammer was in my room with me. But they had moved on down the street by the time I had to leave for my hair appointment, which made my day better, because doesn't getting your hair done always make everything better? And another thing that makes everything better is a straw fedora hat, like the one I purchased a couple days ago and have been scheming different outfits to wear it with, but alas it hasn't seen the light of day. In due time, my friends, in due time.

Clutch the Rainbow.

As I was getting ready for work today, I noticed a clutch I had thrifted last year among my other purses that I've never used. It's a medium-sized straw clutch that I got for maybe $2, and I thought to myself that I can't wait to pull it out of my closet and wear it with something flowy and summery. and since I thrifted it, it's sort of recylced, right? So that makes it kind of eco-friendly? Eh, eh? I'm trying here! So I thought, I wonder what other eco-friendly clutches look like. and to my surprise, they're actually quite delightful.


World Of Good


World Of Good


World Of Good


Kling Bags


OneOctober


Ecoist

Isn't this great? It's so Grapes of Wrath-chic. I need a corset and mixed prints stat.

image from Teen Vogue