Suit it UP!

Another great post idea from my good friend Jackie. She suggested that I do a suit post for the hard working women that need professional work attire. I found multiple suit options, some that are traditional and others that are trendy. I have always been a fan of menswear for women and think that a woman in a suit can be a beautiful statement. Check out these fashionable suit statements and get inspired for whenever you may need to SUIT IT UP.



{power suit at its finest}
republicj.tumblr.com

{loving this wide leg white suit}
thegoldendiamonds.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{floral suit for a stand out look}
fashionfinder.asos.com

{like the caption of this photo suggests}
dustyburrito.blogspot.com

 

{the playful attitude that Naomi Watts is exactly how the suit fits her}
stylecaster.com

{patterned short suit makes for a bold statement}
refinery29.com

{very sophisticated and elegant - tailored to perfection}
peoplestylewatch.com

{a  fun skirt suit with a PEPLUM!}
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elie-saab-fall-2012

{a more traditional skirt suit but done with sophistication}
2.bp.blogspot.com

{if you ever want to make a statement, wear a bright color blocked suit}
fromme-toyou.tumblr.com 

{a more casual short suit great for work and happy hour}
am-lul.blogspot.com

{love the print on print here paired back to oxford shoes}
iamnotasupermodel.com

{a strong print stands out and can't be missed}
atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com

{making menswear look even better because a woman is wearing it}
http://www.fashionising.com

{classic black wide leg suit}
observatory.designobserver.com

{a great way to mix it up - wear a different colored bottom and color blocked lapels}
tumblr.eriin.com

Halloween Pumpkin Painting

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I am always trying to come up with new ideas to get crafty for this holiday. This year I decided to paint pumpkins so that they would last longer and still look fun for the season.

The supplies you will need for all the pumpkins:

• pumpkins
• black paint
•  paint brushes
• glue gun
• trash bag (or newspaper for a safe workspace)
• orange sharpie
• scissors
• glow in the dark puffy paint
• flat stringed pearls
• lace
• mod podge

 I hope this inspires you to paint your own pumpkins this year! And please feel free to share. I always love to see what others creatively come up with. Wishing you a happy and safe ALL HALLOWS EVE!

{pumpkins in the works}

{pumpkins complete}

{tipping the pumpkin on it's side is a great way to paint the bottom}

{all the supplies - trash bag, glue gun, scissors, ribbon, orange sharpie, flat string pearls, paint, and pumpkins}

{chevron stripped pumpkin}

{polka dot pumpkin with glow in the dark puffy paint}

{lace pumpkin - all you need is lace, scissors, and mod podge}

{polka dot pumpkin in progress}

{showing how to glue pearls on to painted stripes}

{use orange sharpie to mark your design on pumpkin so that if you mess up it doesn't really show}

{pearl stripe pumpkin complete}

{display together to make a fun Halloween statement}

Boston Through My Eyes

I spent the last week visiting family and traveling with my good friend Jamie, on the east coast in Hudson, Massachusetts. While I was there, I went into Boston, Concord, Lexington, and Sudbury to see all the historical sites. I also found myself in Newport, Rhode Island to see the famous mansions. I had so much fun catching up with family and getting a refresher course in United States history.

From walking through the battle of Lexington, re-living the lives of the rich in their Newport, RI mansions, and apple picking at Honeypot Orchards, I had a blast! The city of Boston has lots to offer and even after all the history I find myself wanting more. Here are lots photos of my adventure this past week. I hope you enjoy seeing Boston, and part of the east coast through my eyes!

{bag packed and ready to begin the Boston adventure}

{watching the sun rise while flying over New York}

{the minute man at the concord bridge}

{just hanging out with a minute man and a red coat}

{the concord bridge where the "shot heard around the world" started the revolutionary war}

{the Little Red School house where the story of Mary had a Little Lamb was based on}

{the minute man at the Lexington battlefield}

{memorial for all the minute men that lost their lives}

{the Hancock - Clark house where John Hancock, Sam Adams, and Paul Revere visited}

{Inside the Hancock - Clark house}

{Louisa May Alcott's House}

{the Vanderbilt mansion "The Breakers"}

{the garden side of The Breakers}

{Chateau-sur-Mer}

{The Elms}

{the front of The Elms}

{the topiary garden}

{Ostrich and Donkey riding through the topiary garden}

{the view from the back of the topiary garden}

{George Elephante's matching topiary}

{Clam Chowdah!}

{George and Dolly Llama enjoying some "clam chowdah"}

{the Make Way for Ducklings statue}

{the Boston public garden}

{historic homes along Beacon Hill}

{Boston Harbor}

{the Constitution War Ship}

{the balcony where the declaration of independence was first read to the city}

{amazing cannolis here!}

{Paul Revere statue}

{Paul Revere's House}

{North End of Boston}

{gorgeous authentic North End Boston}

{Boston at night}

{subway moment}

The Old historic Wayside Inn Mill}

{Inside the mill}

{perfect end to a fun trip}