resolutions

fingers crossed!

grosgrain bows

i have had by eye on the william rast for target collection. i think it was a great collaboration, but can't seem to get my mind off the little black bows around the model's neck that aren't for sale at all. so...

i headed to the craft store.


paired with a leather skirt and oxfords i think it will be cute!

make up steps for yesterday's post

i use MAC make up, because i think it applies the best and the colors are endless. here's the kit i used for nicole's shoot.


the first thing i like to do when applying make up are the eyes, so here i am applying a primer. this will prevent the shadow from creasing and help the shadow lay smoother.


for this shoot i used a liquid sparkle eye liner and covered her entire lid.


the next step was applying false eye lashes with an adhesive. the trick is getting the false lash as close to the real lash as possible. give each lash about one minute to dry.


while the lashes are drying the skin was prepped with a moisturizer and the foundation was applied.


at some point check the false lashes for progress.


next i used a color very close to nicole's natural hair color to fill her eyebrows. this will help frame her face and complete a very dramatic make up application.


i wanted nicole's lips to really stand out since we used such a light color on her eyes. i first applied a hot pink gloss to the lip area and then lined the lips in a cherry red.


a little more gloss for added shine...


and perfect!


lastly i applied a soft pink blush to give the cheeks some definition and a little glow.


voila! she's ready for the photo shoot!

make up: heather waity
model: nicole ambrosini kane

inspiration boards

i was so inspired to create my own after falling in love with these beautiful inspiration boards. do you have an inspiration board somewhere? i'd love to see yours too.








photos from alice temperly, ban.do, carolina eclectic, cut n paste, i hanna, and mikala.

fitting room fix up

so, it's been two years since i opened the store. with all of things i really wanted to do with the space, the fitting room always got last priority. well, with the store coming together after the awful leaks from october's rain, the fitting room finally feels complete.

here's the before...

here's the after...

wall paper: metallic and lime, floral by shand kydd

area rug: basketweave by chilewich bought at petulia's folly

wrought iron hook: bought at anthropologie

bench: vintage vanity bench recovered in fabric from b wilks fabrics on 4th street

room divider: given to me and repainted in white

we love vintage

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p.s. i made this

i was so inspired by this diy web site i saw on daily candy today that i had to post it too! the do it yourselfer, erica, intrigued me so much i went searching for more and found this interview from the blog "things we make". i listed two of my favorite of her creations below. you can see it's not just the easy diy steps she lists that i adore, but also her inspiration boards behind each piece.

floral fabrics

so, you know my obsession with floral mini dresses by now. luckily my friend offered to make me a mini dress exactly the way i want it! we did what anyone in this situation would do... headed to fabric row!

here is one i have been eyeing at topshop.

some floral fabrics i considered...

after some careful searching here is the pattern i decided on... a black, floral pattern with yellow lining. i'll show you what it looks like when it's all finished. i can't wait!

mustache ride?

so last night we put the mustache ride to the test... kind of. this is what happens when you drink margaritas and play with toys all night.





oh and leslie made tacos that i'm still dreaming about!!

polyvore love

polyvore is my new favorite website! you can shop and create looks from top designers all at the same time. for fun i just created this look for the perfect valentine dinner date. worn together or as separates each piece makes a statement that screams fun and romance!!


my funny valentine - by hmariexo on Polyvore.com

here are a few looks from other subscribers...

The modern Marie - by Cath. on Polyvore.com

Wood Fairy - by snowbell on Polyvore.com

Ballerina - by snowbell on Polyvore.com


do you want me? - by angelvs (PleaseJoinMyNewGroup)! on Polyvore.com

winter's chilly days

lately i have been loving the seclusion cold winter days can bring. i have been enjoying covers in front of the television with my dogs snuggled close, warm bowls of chili, nights at the movies, and layers upon layers of clothes.


hope you are enjoying your wintery days and nights too!

unicorn