A Look Inside.

 If there is a holy grail of online videos, I'm pretty sure this is it. A look inside the home of the incredibly intelligent and fashionable Sarah Jessica Parker. I've probably watched this clip about 5 times now, and I have to say that each time it grows on me more and more. Her abode is not at all what I expected! It is just so funky, warm, eclectic, and lived in. It really is the exact opposite of the over styled, magazine ready, picture perfect homes that we are used to seeing in the monthly glossies and on blogs. It obviously doesn't hurt that the architecture of the house itself is dripping with character. That moulding, and staircase really are the stars in my book! Even though this is pretty much the opposite of my design aesthetic, I feel so inspired by how much personality her space has... and those built in bookshelves, I would die for those bookshelves! I Oh, and she answers 73 questions in the witty and likable way that only she can, but the star of this video is most definitely that house!

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A home that actually looks like home... I dig it.

Pastel Colored Hair... I'm In!

 Have you guys SEEN what Nicole Richie did to her golden locks? 

GAH! I'm so in to it!!!!!

So chic, so unexpected, so modern. I love everything about it.

Now, I realize there are only two types of people who can pull this look off 1) uber hip celebrities and socialites, and 2) Girls in their teens and twenties. Since I am neither, I most definitely will be sitting this one out, but I have to say, I really can't get enough of it!

For those of you who are cool/ brave/ young enough here is a little more pastel colored hair inspiration that's slightly more subdued for us mere mortals!

You can't say it doesn't make a statement!

P.S. I have to laugh a little, because about 12 years ago when I was dating my husband, I bought one of those color tinted shampoos to try to tone down my too golden hair. After one two many washes my hair turned purple, and we were spending the weekend at my future in-laws! I seriously cried the whole way up. Little did I know, that 12 years later I would be dying over this same color! Damn, that's what you get for being a decade-too-early trendsetter! ;)

Chic Hair for Fall.

 I know, I know, I talk a lot about hair here. Maybe it is because it's the one thing you can so easily change, to make a dramatic difference in your appearance. Or maybe because it's just plain old fun, but I love switching up my look every season, and while I'm still loving my shorter ombre locks, so much of the same can get a little boring. Since my new morning commute leaves quite a bit to be desired in the time department, for me, easy has to be the name of the game. 

Inspired by my newest celebrity favorite on Instagram, Nicole Ritchie, no judgement, she's been killing it lately, I've been finding myself drawn to slicked back hair, with a severe part (center, or on the side), and a simple bun. Add in a little mascara and some eyebrow pencil (I think the key to this look IS the brows) and I'm finding this is all I need to make me feel a little more put together throughout the day from the gym, to dinner with my hubby. 

Just look at these ladies. So simple and easy, and what a way to bring the focus back to your face (or in my case, glasses ;))

As for the eyebrows, I recently found this product and can not get enough of it! I've mentioned here in the past that I dream of having Olsen type eyebrows, and this is really getting me one step closer. Rather than coloring your brows, and making them too severe, it really grabs on to those little hairs, and definitely creates the illusion of full brow! 

What do you all think? Perfectly simple, or too severe? I say for Fall, pack away the surf spray, and break out the hair gel! Getting ready has never been easier!

The Bachelor: The Morning After.

You all know I'm a huge Bachelor fan. This season was blah at best, but I have to say something very unpopular here; I am so team Courtney. She was funny, she was witty, her style was awesome, she was kind of dorky, and yes, she was mean. SO WHAT? She was mean to the OTHER girls. Girls who were trying to date the same guy she was. Girls that would stab each other in the back if even given the slightest chance. Girls that were too busy trying to braid each other's hair, make friendship bracelets, and sit around singing kumbaya, instead of trying to spend time with the dude that they want to PROPOSE to them. Seriously, this is marriage they are dealing with. Never again will you have to compete to date your HUSBAND. His mom and sister liked her, aren't those the only girls that matter?

Whateves... they all break up before the final rose special anyway. At least in the past they tried for a few months before grabbing a magazine cover announcing their tearful split.

Say what you will about the show, but I dare you to talk badly anything that gave us something as funny as this.

Thanks mom for the link!

Next up Emily take two. YAWN (and by yawn, I mean that I will totally be watching.)

Current Obsession: Homeland.

For the past few weeks there hasn't been a day that goes by that I haven't called my sister or husband and said, "OMG, I can't stop thinking about Homeland!!!!" The scary thing? It's actually true. What I don't tell them is that I probably think about it a couple times a day. Could I be more of a dork? I'm sorry, I just can't help myself... it's THAT good.

People, trust me on this one, you have GOT to watch this show. If you don't have Showtime (which also houses my 2nd and 3rd favorite shows (Californication and Dexter *die*) this is the reason to get it, or at least make friends with someone who subscribes. As in, change Match.com profile to read, "looking for a man who subscribes to Showtime and won't talk (or watch football) on a Sunday night." Period. End.

For those of you who don't know, the basic premise of the show is that Claire Danes is a CIA agent who receives some information from a terrorist, minutes before his execution, that a POW has been "turned." Months later, a man who has been missing in combat for some 8 years is found and Danes is sure that he is going to be the sleeper terrorist. The POW comes home to a family, with a crap load of issues, and Danes herself is shown to also have a few screws loose. What happens next is crazy, and I won't give any more away. Except that it's just amazing. 

The only thing that could make the show better? If Jordan Catalano could just magically appear, standing by a locker, smoking a cigarette. I guess that isn't fair, because that sight would really make ANYTHING in life better. Am I the only one who can't not think of him when I see Claire Danes?

Enough reminiscing. Back to Homeland. Watch it. You won't be disappointed. Feel free to discuss if you agree or don't. Come on, I know there are a few of you who are obsessed as I am!

The "I Die" Cardigan.

Have you all be watching the new season of the Rachel Zoe Project? I am pretty obsessed. I love the new crew, and I think that pregnant Rachel is so much more endearing than scary-skinny Rachel. Of course, everything in the show is over the top... but surprisingly this theatre didn't extend to her new fall collection. I find myself liking almost everything, but most of all, I can't stop dreaming of this white sequin cardigan. Dreaming/ Drooling/ Lusting... you name it, I am doing it. Some people (ahem my husband) think that this is a pretty impractical purchase, but I think this is the perfect addition to a basic Fall/Winter wardrobe. To prove my point, I have created three dream outfits that show just how versatile this piece is. I love it as a blazer alternative, and the fact that it is open in the front would make breast feeding a breeze (just keeping it real). I  still can't decide if I am going to pre-order, but after seeing all the different ways it can be worn, I kind of think this might be the new "I die" for cardigan.

Girls Night Out

Everyday

Black Tie/ Date Night

Okay, I think I might have just made up my mind! It's soooooooooooooo good!

Bachelor Pad Recap. Bottom Line: I'm Obsessed.

You KNOW I had to take a break from all things baby, to watch last night's premiere of the Bachelor Pad (my absolute favorite guilty pleasure from last summer.)

Here are my thoughts...

Jake and Vienna (aka Sausage) are soooooooooooooooooooooooo boring. I love that they call each other "fame whores" and they both find that to be incredibly insulting. Hello! You are BOTH fame whores. Own it. Love it. Live it.

More on Jake.

1. He's a total douche. 
2. Who wants to date this guy? 
3. Gross.
4. Double gross.

More on Sausage. 

1. I think she looked way better PRE nose job. Talk about a waste of surgery. She should have spent that money on some meds/ or a new personality. 
2. Her hair cut/color is just plain wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. I think it might be a wig. God, I hope so.
3. Why do all these guys want to date/ sleep with her? Is her vagina made of gold? I don't get it. 
4. Talk about fake tears. Whhhhhaaaaaaaa. 
5. Her bf is a wimp. He gives me the creeps. They are made for each other for these two reasons alone, 

Which brings me to Gia. Gia is hot. Crazy but hot. How is it that she has been dumped not once, but TWICE for Vienna Sausage? Just goes to show guys don't do crazy. Or I guess they do crazy for a while and then dump crazy for more crazy. I have never been happier to be married. 

Speaking of crazy... I love me some Michelle Money. She is so looney tunes, and makes for great TV. I can't wait for her one liners. It also makes me feel better that she is so insane, because that girl is WAY to pretty. The hair/ eyebrow combo is perfection. 

Tiara girl? I swear I saw this chick on Dr. Phil while I was in the hospital. There really are no words. 

The engaged/ broken up couple/ who then dated/ and are now broken up (I have no idea who these people are) might make for a good story line so long as that dude sacks up and stops crying. Awkward.

What's with the guy with the arm tattoo? I didn't watch Ali's season so I don't know the back story, but that tattoo sucks. I have it on good authority (aka from Us Weekly) that he is the playboy in the house. Really? It would take a serious man drought for me to drink from that well. 

Biggest tool? That honor goes to the Wrestler. Did he really say "rated R for reality star?"  

Love Ames. Love Jackie. Hope they get married and have genius, hipster, New York babies. Total cuteness. 

That's all I have for now...

Please feel free to discuss.

P.S. I love me some Chris Harrison.  Such a cutie patootie

Carrie Bradshaw All Grown Up.

Have you all seen this photo spread of SJP from the August issue of Vogue? Um, I die. I think this has to be one of my favorite features of all time, showing what I can only imagine is the reality of having multiple young kids, at home, in one beautiful apartment (something I am about to experience first hand, yikes!) Of course, when I say reality I realize that most mums (or any for that matter) aren't hanging around the house in stilettos and an evening gown, but the whole ying and yang is what makes these pictures so phenomenal!!! Just gorgeous!!

P.S. The first thing I wanted to do when I saw these photos is run around and clean up all those toys, clothes and dishes!!! Oh boy, I have a feeling that I am about to be in for quite the reality check of my own in a few days!!!!

P.P.S. My favorite picture is the one where she is sword fighting with her son.... that is something I can seriously relate to! My own little sword fighter only likes to wrestle with me on the one night a month when I am dressed up and heading out the door. Something about Mom looking "fancy" (his words, not mine) seems to bring out the wild animal inside!!!! Little boys melt my heart!

One Question...

I have one question...

What is the deal with Ashley and pants? Are the two allergic to each other?

Seriously, she must shop at Baby Gap.

Am I wrong?

BTW... Am I the only one who thinks this season would be totally boring if it weren't for Bentley? He's one evil dude, but he makes for some great TV!!!

UPDATE: 5:04 pm... so I just finished watching last night's show and 1) Ashley still hasn't worn pants or any kind of real bottom. Sometimes I think the girl would prefer a onesie. 2) I think there should be a drinking game here, every time she says Bentley take a drink... man, you would be tanked by the end! If you took a sip every time she doubted herself.... well, you'd be dead within 2 hours. Holy low self-esteem!

Cali(fornication) Style.

I don't know why, but for some reason the minute the wheels on our plane hit the tarmac in Los Angeles, my my style seems to automatically change. Not dramatically, mind you, but there is something about the warmer temps, the tans, the relaxed vibe, that makes dressing up seem, well, so unnecessary. Things like make up, blowouts, heels, structured jackets.  Forget about it! Nope, when I get here, I become the queen of maxi skirts, sundresses, and yes, yoga pants for days at a time. It just feels like getting all fancied up is such a waste of effort, and I am just not about to waste that kind of time when there is this much beach walking to do.

If there was any Cali girl who's style I would love to adopt (ahem steal) it would have to be the uber fabulous Karen (aka Natascha McElhone) from one of my favorite shows, Californication. Her style is the epitome of California cool, with the perfect mix of bohemian flair, and East Coat chic. I love the way she accessorizes with funky jewelry, and how she always looks so effortless. Add in that to die for hair...   and this is one look I want from head to toe. 

Saturday, I will be back in the land of Winter coats, so for now I'm throwing on my favorite denim shirt, patterned silk scarf, maxi skirt, and of course, leather sandals as an ode to my new style guru. Now if I could only get David Duchovny on my arm... that is one PERFECT accessory!