diamonds and dogs {a girls best friend}

turning my dreams into plans is taking up this girls time lately you can read all about it here

I hope this explains the lack of consistency in my posts

even dreams of travel have been put on hold

when you have a dear best friend you never want to leave when there not feeling their best as I mentioned here

don't think I'm missing out though,

I still like to glam it up

I just bring my best friends along, both of them. 

tanishqdiamonds 

beauty bootcamp

beauty bootcamp in braids and summer updo's

That's where I've been, looking this good takes work!

How you doing? You can read more of my bootcamp inspiration on my other post here.

via models.com,fgr

pin me up

Sexy, soft, silhouettes, like this, are timeless and make me want to pin up some hair and watch as a style comes to life

have you noticed red is taking over in the hair color department?

What do you think? Is she better as a redhead or blonde?

I hope you spend some time dreaming, and reading, and doing the things you love this weekend.

Ah the allure of a luxurious bath and some salts to soak my aching feet, it's been a busy day.

glamour, tomandlorenzo,pinterest

rambling around {my summer boots}

My last post here had a list of possible summer wedges and espadrilles. I found my shoes, and as you can see they are far from an open toe sandal or wedge, but hopefully comfy and definitely  stylish behind the chair. You like?
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decorator dreams

designer boutique

welcome to my closet

room with a view

Simply smitten with the new design show

shoe shopping {for summer}

Did these get your attention? Yeah me too.

Today after working in high heels all day my feet ache, what a welcome relief with these lace up espadrilles.  The white ones with the bow are super cute and inexpensive.

I changed my mind, I'm all over these charlotte olympia hooker heels, and that other pair make me want to go to the circus.

What about you, found your summer shoe yet?

nytimes

sweat under a circus tent

could a work out be any better?

and a beautiful view to relax to

these red stripes say party!

what a little moonlight can do

when in rome...

A busy schedule has kept me from my beloved reading so when a much deserved salon break allows me time to read at work, I'll pick up some beauty inspiration from one of my trade magazines. Travel and design inspiration lately, also seems to also be in the pages. Couldn't helped but be mesmerized by the first circus inspired tent theme of the work out room.  Spring for me is the beginning of rejoicing in outdoor living throughout sunny So. Cal. summer. With billowy coverings and colorful stripes like these, bring out the sunshine! 

richardkeithlangham via splendidsass,luxuryculture

circus tents {when in rome}

giving back is the new black {hartnell bridal}

thinking a lot lately how to give back and encourage a green sustainable business.

led me to this lovely lady, Hanna Hartnell she runs her bridal boutique living green

not only has her lifestyle incorporated the healthy habit by preserving the environment through conservancy organizations and planting and caring for more green trees

she even has led her animals in the act of giving back, Biscotti  is a registered therapy dog.

now that's something to shake, rattle, and role about!

via hannahartnell

things that light up my life

it's memorial day, a time for peace, reflection, and gratitude, what does this day mean for you?

my peaceful pup, more on her progress here.

for me it's a day of dreaming and hoping, this chandelier in a downtown loft is lighting up my life right now. 

so is the thought of a coke and a smile

and mood boards a source of my artistic inspiration here

loving this home office, complete organization in the midst of chaos 

sandykoepke,eateria, bobbibrowne via traditionalhome,melanieacevedo

miami heat {lily aldridge for ocean drive magazine}

there's more heat in miami than just the basketball team

the cover girl of this month's ocean drive magazine

this cover girl's wholesome look sparked a huge trend, with her shades of ombre′

you can also get a sun kissed hue like hers with these make up tips

 I hope you enjoy your weekend with a little sun lit glow. More on this haircut and color here

via oceandrive,vegasmagazine

eye candy {from oribe}

 I wish could have bought that ticket to the recent Oribe Backstage extravaganza in Vegas here

since I couldn't make it, this eye candy collection of hair gives me my sweet fix

You can see more of the editorial here and click on the image to get the full pictorial experience.

 who knew pink rollers are making a come back and what they can create is a masterpiece

More of this lovely model Candice on my other post here

via vogue.it