tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90054109269217959002024-03-19T00:24:12.440-04:00lessons from elephantsdancing through feats of fashion, film, frequency, food, and fun!Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-25657783195341597312011-06-14T10:57:00.000-04:002011-06-14T10:57:54.741-04:00Sealed & Knotted<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hey there, lovely ones. Festival season is upon us. After much debate, my bros and I made the painstaking decision of choosing 3 local festies (<a href="http://www.superballix.com/news.html">one</a>, <a href="http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/Home">two</a> and <a href="http://www.moe.org/festivals/moedown">three</a>) rather than <a href="http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/">1</a> far and epic (and surely expensive). One of the most amusing parts of the summer concert series is people watching. Street style in Manhattan has nothing on a Further show in Bridgeport, CT. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9524285/tumblr_lkt607OOf61qaqyueo1_500_large.jpg?1304744734" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9524285/tumblr_lkt607OOf61qaqyueo1_500_large.jpg?1304744734" width="320" /></a></div>As nutty as these folks can be, I also find them quite trendy. Most recently, I've picked back up on the 6th grade trend of friendship bracelets. That's right, everyone seems to be piling on the brightly colored chinese staircase. I love it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/5883016/tumblr_ldx9nqfpg11qcx9ipo1_400_large.jpg?1293657127" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/5883016/tumblr_ldx9nqfpg11qcx9ipo1_400_large.jpg?1293657127" width="320" /></a></div>Unfortunately, I was never talented in the DIY jewelry business. I darted at the call of arts & crafts in summer camp so now I seriously suck at all things string, gimp or hemp. But when in need of the beautiful and handmade, the artistically challenged always have our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">etsy</a> heaven right? I found some beautifully pieces by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GOLDhearted?page=2">Gold Hearted</a>. My favorite being this:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.242284021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.242284021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The description says it's a classy update on the sailors knot and being a sentimental New Englander, I think they're right. Maybe I can convince my boyfriend to buy one since he's still rockin' the touristy sailor's weave I bought him from Hawaii. Yes, 5 months adds strange colors and smells to those things. For my color fix, I'm crushing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KalisteBracelets">Kaliste's</a> etsy shop. Isn't this one amazing?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.202128293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.202128293.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/summer-cool-friendship-bracelets#slide-1">Refinery 29</a> just published a great article on these trendy pieces. Although personally, I'm not willing to spend $200 big ones on something my etsy heros can craft up for my ladies and I and all our summer adventures! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photos found on weheartit.com </span></div></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-24034525809592624162011-05-17T20:09:00.002-04:002011-05-17T22:52:33.650-04:00Style Inspired: Michelle Williams<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I haven't done one of these in a while and my reason for choosing this lady is not because of her killer outfits or smashing makeup. Very simply, it is her sense of self. A confident style and subtle grace that is all her own kept quietly in a place no one can touch. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lzo_eIQP6eA/TcnHZJNIlGI/AAAAAAAA_xM/EZMg0zcm7_U/s1600/Interview+Magazine+May+2011+-+Michelle+Williams+by+Mikael+Jansson+01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lzo_eIQP6eA/TcnHZJNIlGI/AAAAAAAA_xM/EZMg0zcm7_U/s320/Interview+Magazine+May+2011+-+Michelle+Williams+by+Mikael+Jansson+01.jpg" width="244" /></a></div>I watched <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1120985/">Blue Valentine</a> on Saturday afternoon. I will advise that if you try to avoid existential funks, don't even think about watching it. Otherwise, it's an amazing film about the reality of love and relationships. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams equally broke my heart as I cried for the entirety of the movie and didn't leave my bed for the next 14 hours. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/files/2011/04/18/img-michelle-williams-1_092112161762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/files/2011/04/18/img-michelle-williams-1_092112161762.jpg" width="234" /></a></div>I hope there is a day I chop my hair pixie-like and dye it all silvery so I fit in with the stars. She looks stunning all in white.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/files/2011/04/18/img-michelle-williams-7_092248257116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/files/2011/04/18/img-michelle-williams-7_092248257116.jpg" width="227" /></a> </div>She looks mighty good in black as well. Hiding from the paparazzi maybe.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Download Blue Valentine <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blue-valentine-original-motion/id415906552">soundtrack</a>- I promise it will not keep you in bed for 14 hours. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Michelle's stellar photo shoot with <a href="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/michelle-williams/#/slideshow_26998">Interview</a>.</span></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-24516168005899753722011-05-13T16:03:00.001-04:002011-05-13T16:14:40.936-04:00Setting Sail<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I read the most wonderful quote today.<br />
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<div class="quote"><div class="headline_quote"><i>For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. The great affair is to move.</i></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Robert Louis Stevenson</span></div><div class="author"></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Every day this week I woke up with the irresistible urge to go. Anywhere. Now. It's an itchy feeling you can hardly ignore. Suddenly, you want a new job, a new home and new faces. So what to do? You apply to the Peace Corps in South Africa. Yes. You talk to your best in Chile about how you can't wait to come see her.Yes. Then you listen to the <a href="http://www.buenavistasocialclub.com/">Buena Vista Social Club</a> for endless hours and inspiration is nearly overwhelming. So you make a list of all the beautiful places you want to see and decide, <i>you will go</i>. </span></span></div><div class="author"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.imgur.com/hz9UY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i.imgur.com/hz9UY.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Turns out, it's very hard to fit the world on a list. </span></span></div><div class="author"></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I decided I will start in South America, because I need to pick up my travel partner in Chile. After we tour the artsy streets of Santiago and stuff our bellies with empanadas, I will make her show me Argentina and Bolivia for wine and glaciers. </span></span></div><div class="author"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9273323/tumblr_lkdk13PCuL1qdaee6o1_500_large.jpg?1304034732" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/9273323/tumblr_lkdk13PCuL1qdaee6o1_500_large.jpg?1304034732" width="320" /></a></div><div class="author"></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then we will go to Southeast Asia. A place I know near to nothing but love love love the place I imagine in my head. Indonesia, Cambodia, Laus and of course, Thailand. I want to sleep in a hammock, eat a cricket, get a Bali sunburn and be completely uncomfortable. </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We're still mapping the rest of our never ending adventure but I hope it goes all the way to the edge. I'll end today with some wise words from genius Einstein, <i>The <span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;">woman</span> who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The <span style="color: #a64d79;">woman</span> who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.</i></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. I went with Natalie's doo. It hardly looks any different than before but I think travel plans will drive a true change soon. </span></div><div class="author"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="author"></div></div></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-20863153174698862742011-04-21T12:13:00.001-04:002011-04-21T12:17:01.289-04:00Post Grad Haircut<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I've been putting this off for a while now; <a href="http://postgradhaircut.blogspot.com/">the post grad haircut</a>. I've known it was coming, <a href="http://postgradhaircut.blogspot.com/">and so has she</a>, I've watched it happen for years. Some guy or gal graduates, settles on a job they think will boost a resume for an unforeseen future and they cut their hair off. "Who would hire someone with dreadlocks!" mothers say or "It's just easier to take care of," the girls say. Regardless, I think I'm just bored. It's been long and brown forever. So today I'm walking in with these 3 pictures. Place your vote people. My appointment is in T-3 hours.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_1O8eTvyy2SwD5M57HvKpAIwAlbAbGtSYzgPRZoxCqmhWBQRUZ7OnU3jHOn_kZ8b0H3gT45knfKr_m6nfkjvGAjqzrlWzIAgZ_3AL86Vz9o88n0_fRROEJRrob93RVzrIIzybEcNz80G/s1600/2011-04-02-15-15-10-10-the-on-off-relationship-of-sienna-miller-and-j.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_1O8eTvyy2SwD5M57HvKpAIwAlbAbGtSYzgPRZoxCqmhWBQRUZ7OnU3jHOn_kZ8b0H3gT45knfKr_m6nfkjvGAjqzrlWzIAgZ_3AL86Vz9o88n0_fRROEJRrob93RVzrIIzybEcNz80G/s320/2011-04-02-15-15-10-10-the-on-off-relationship-of-sienna-miller-and-j.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sienna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVnYQohbCNX0Ah0y1ly3jIEujvDVgCJQHb1K3dbFf_ZtusrjBx9eh2ixC2FLb23t82DDkZaVadM1Rto3NzuY1cVJkOEWPTzsxuU4AHQKY3b65F46l0Hv7m1F8B_o-Kr01drZgoxNRpNIr/s1600/Cute-Hair-Color-For-2011-Spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVnYQohbCNX0Ah0y1ly3jIEujvDVgCJQHb1K3dbFf_ZtusrjBx9eh2ixC2FLb23t82DDkZaVadM1Rto3NzuY1cVJkOEWPTzsxuU4AHQKY3b65F46l0Hv7m1F8B_o-Kr01drZgoxNRpNIr/s320/Cute-Hair-Color-For-2011-Spring.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Natalie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jIMy-Z5a4vU/TbBXIDhBFTI/AAAAAAAAFkM/obNZ5Mlmle8/s1600/Kate%252BBosworth%252BAnother%252BHappy%252BDay%252BPortraits%252BUGTldzFmUkkl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jIMy-Z5a4vU/TbBXIDhBFTI/AAAAAAAAFkM/obNZ5Mlmle8/s320/Kate%252BBosworth%252BAnother%252BHappy%252BDay%252BPortraits%252BUGTldzFmUkkl.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kate</div><br />
My vote's on Nat. But then, isn't my vote always with Nat?</div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-12985354544070133212011-04-20T20:39:00.000-04:002011-04-20T20:39:38.212-04:00Complexities Conveyed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vzj3ydVh8hg/Ta95L1flNYI/AAAAAAAAFkA/WkwsJ_atAR4/s1600/tumblr_ljwr6hCaxA1qap7d5o1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vzj3ydVh8hg/Ta95L1flNYI/AAAAAAAAFkA/WkwsJ_atAR4/s400/tumblr_ljwr6hCaxA1qap7d5o1_400.jpg" width="348" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beauty, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6i3mh5a4Mc/Ta95C9MgqbI/AAAAAAAAFj8/VZDA20ViXyE/s1600/tumblr_ljo3lny1oB1qap7d5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6i3mh5a4Mc/Ta95C9MgqbI/AAAAAAAAFj8/VZDA20ViXyE/s400/tumblr_ljo3lny1oB1qap7d5.jpg" width="288" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/7733279_YLTfQcw5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/7733279_YLTfQcw5_c.jpg" width="290" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And ever after. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The week is half way done and I am allowing the smashing words and stunning images of blog friends to carry me through. I feel very lucky to be in such company. Cheers, darlings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
Inspiration found <a href="http://beautyashes.tumblr.com/post/4619801118/natalia-vodianova-and-her-daughter">here</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=adventure">here</a>.</span></div></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-64287648669622801032011-04-16T12:17:00.001-04:002011-04-16T12:19:09.894-04:00Peaceful Mornings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">It is one of those rare and awesome mornings where I have nothing to do. I slept in, made a big mug of French Press and put my run off for tomorrow. Did I tell you I'm training for <a href="http://www.fairfieldhalf.org/index.html">this</a>? yes, serious. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_kyZnSJqGAc/Tam6oMfq2hI/AAAAAAAAFj4/hYpSA7lw2rs/s1600/21711Doug_7693Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_kyZnSJqGAc/Tam6oMfq2hI/AAAAAAAAFj4/hYpSA7lw2rs/s320/21711Doug_7693Web.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finally bought some new music, my favorites being <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/21/id420075073">this</a> and <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bryter-layter-remastered/id1286515">this</a> and you should also <a href="http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/5">check this out</a>. Browsed some new blogs, my favorites being <a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/">this</a> and <a href="http://being-red.blogspot.com/">this</a> and you should always <a href="http://grownupladyme.blogspot.com/">check her out</a>. Did you know she's your go-to for all things friendship at <a href="http://www.examiner.com/friendship-in-boston/carly-drown">Boston Examiner</a>? yes, serious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/7739770_pH7bBhQX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/7739770_pH7bBhQX_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I think we need more of these mornings. If only so we can catch up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a beautiful Saturday. I hope you find some time just for <i>you</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">People of peace found <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/source/maryruffle.tumblr.com/">here</a>. </span></div></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-78201689978451155652011-03-24T23:38:00.004-04:002011-03-24T23:54:41.990-04:00Floral Arrangements<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Do you know what I love most about this little blog project of mine? <b>You. </b>No matter how long I disappear or how frequently I procrastinate, <span style="font-size: xx-small;">no lie, you should see how many draft posts I have going here</span> I somehow come back to find a heartwarming comment and maybe even a lovely new follower. I just want to say, thank you.<br />
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Recently, I have been on this expensive kick of buying flowers. Like real-live, need to be cared for and given water, blooming, flowers. I thought it would be a perfect fit with all the extra sunshine going around and also, I've always dreamt that one day I would be a flower delivery lady and my days were packed full with making people smile. Unfortunately, it turns out, I do not have a green thumb. I killed daisies within 48 hours.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7027039/5425271133_576a48c354_z_large.jpg?1297311457" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/7027039/5425271133_576a48c354_z_large.jpg?1297311457" width="320" /></a></div>This goes along with another recent realization that my oh-so-sweet boyfriend pointed out- I cannot cook. But does that stop me from trying? Never. Take note- I am persistent and mostly succeed...eventually. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://legacyentries.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/20090413182445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://legacyentries.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/20090413182445.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>As I work on my domestic skills, I have also been working on my spring closet. Let me tell you, I am gushing over yellow and teal. Most days I'll head over to visit <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/">Erin</a>, <span style="font-size: xx-small;">usually around 3 p.m. when I feel like my cubicle will be my gravestone, <span style="font-size: small;">and her posts just make me outright giddy. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Check out some of my favorite things this Spring!</span></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 8px;">$945 - barneys.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=30174657" rel="nofollow">Dockers pants</a><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 8px;">$148 - stevenalan.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=31528704" rel="nofollow">TopShop wedge heels</a><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 8px;">$140 - topshop.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=31569980" rel="nofollow">Miu Miu leather hobo shoulder bag</a><br />
$1,895 - net-a-porter.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=31064598" rel="nofollow">Cara wood bracelet</a><br />
$42 - nordstrom.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=14433649" rel="nofollow">Chloé star sunglass</a><br />
172 GBP - net-a-porter.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=32079265" rel="nofollow">Womens's NEW ARRIVALS - accessories - City Walk Fedora - Madewell</a><br />
$48 - madewell.com<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jonaspeterson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hampson2651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://jonaspeterson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hampson2651.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>I melt for these beautiful loves.<br />
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While we’re on the subject, have you freaking seen <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/">this</a> yet? Yes. So screw weddings, let’s just throw a massive party with taffeta gowns, lace slips and satin covered buttons. We’ll serve raspberry scones and magic tea under a twilight sky. You’re invited: <i>Writers in love, dreamed happily ever after. xoxo!</i></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-16056034125479383512011-02-08T22:05:00.003-05:002011-02-08T22:18:46.370-05:00The Daisy Age<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Well, I feel like the most terrible friend. Sorry my head has been lost in the clouds these past two months. I mean this all too literally. I flew off for a life changing vacation to Hawaii for a hot/humid sec and have been completely swept away with paradise. I've been scouring Craigslist for surfing shacks and jobs on pineapple farms. Also, I turn 23 in just 3 days time and I feel it's time for some adventure. Exciting, yes?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg7qlx6yRW1qaumlto1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1297302285&Signature=IWlzv6U6yHuDVkFP0QDh1IQ%2FBTI%3D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg7qlx6yRW1qaumlto1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1297302285&Signature=IWlzv6U6yHuDVkFP0QDh1IQ%2FBTI%3D" width="231" /></a></div>I stumbled across these amazing photos of Lady Kate. It's a gorgeous spread for the old British mag, The Face, during the early 90's.<br />
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</tbody></table>The shoot reflected the hippie trend called "The Daisy Age." Unknown to me, the term "Daisy" was an acronym from 90's hip-hop band, De La Soul, meaning "da inner sound, y'all." Awesome.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2409823276_02a2bb40d1_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2409823276_02a2bb40d1_o.jpg" width="231" /></a></div>After this horrible winter, I can't wait to be back in my Maui maxi dresses trotting through the mud at a summer festie. Between Kate Moss's feather headband and the recent lineups announced <a href="http://www.coachella.com/">here</a>, <a href="http://hangoutmusicfest.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.sasquatchfestival.com/">here</a>, I have the biggest butterflies for sunshine and summer. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/daisy_age_kate_moss_1991/set?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed&id=28080706" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Daisy Age; Kate Moss 1991" border="0" force="1" height="500" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFk9qOGtndmN6NEJHdDZBanR2cUR2VlEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="The Daisy Age; Kate Moss 1991" width="500" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Buy the set! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://www.singer22.com/capecoolhippie.html">Blu Moon Top</a> $94.00 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1292990790664&c=Page&cid=1265388287600&pagename=vsdWrapper">White Denim Short</a> $39.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/bare-thong-natural.html?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_source=aff_id&atrack=cj">Dereon Bare Thong Sandal</a> $74.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/item10065522.aspx">Dannijo Woven Backpack</a> $370</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <a href="http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/Ted-Baker/Ted-Baker-Stefani-Gold-Daisy-Short-Chain-Necklace/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1285184&MID=35719&affid=2135&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-9XqmRq.Gv4SzazphnGBEkg">Gold Daisy Chain</a> $52.89</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <a href="http://www.singer22.com/b000725r.html?source=googleaffiliate">Aztec Bangles</a> $75.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="http://www.swell.com/%213uTqukr6ShZnlxjWdHBnKw%21/THREE-GREEN-HEARTS-LEATHER-FEATHER-HEADBAND?utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=Polyvore&utm_campaign=Primary">Feather Headband</a> $20.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19580927&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliates-_-Polyvore-_-Primary">Peacock Feather Ring</a> $9.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Kate Moss spread found <a href="http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Kate-Moss-The-Daisy-Age-The-Face-1990-1374-1.html">here</a>.</span></div></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-44080216045309555142010-12-05T18:11:00.000-05:002010-12-05T18:11:44.055-05:00Christmas ShoppingI hope you are having a restful Sunday. I am snug on the couch with a belly full of takeout, watching movies with the boy and trying to do some online shopping. Super psyched to show you my holiday gift guides this week, but in the meantime, head over to <a href="http://thekidcollective.com/">K.I.D. Collective</a>. The amazing <a href="http://thekidcollective.com/about/">Casey</a> has collaborated with some of my favorite design blogs to provide those unique gifts that will be so perfect for your lovey ones.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thekidcollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/GIFT-GUIDE-e1291310841335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://thekidcollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/GIFT-GUIDE-e1291310841335.jpg" width="273" /></a></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-22996310887467063562010-12-04T00:20:00.001-05:002010-12-04T00:21:12.803-05:00Happy Winter Weekend!<span style="font-size: small;">Have a wonderful <i>December </i>weekend lovelies!</span><br />
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Can't wait to catch up on Monday. XX!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo found: the craft haven, <a href="http://lobsterandswan.blogspot.com/">lobster and swan</a>.</span>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-26462542871214096142010-12-02T21:35:00.003-05:002010-12-02T22:12:14.986-05:00Greedy Gift GuideI know it's the season of giving, and don't worry, I have a whole bunch of inspiration boards in store for your loved ones this year. But first, there's a few things I need to cross off my list.<br />
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This year, I would really like to sneak a peak at <a href="http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/494307">Rudolph</a>.<br />
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And, I just must take a ride on the <a href="http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/northpole.html">Polar Express</a>. <br />
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I really need a pair of <a href="http://us.asos.com/Miss-KG-Miss-KG-Alba-Studded-Heel-High-Heel-Court-Shoe/tqe87/?iid=1280252&cid=4172&Rf900=1565&Rf-200=1&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red">Christmas shoes</a>. Red, of course.<br />
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Then I'll have to have <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Lipstick-ROUGE-HYDRABASE-88847#">red lips</a> to match.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/jcrewcollection/bottoms/PRDOVR%7E29021/ENE%7E1+2+3+22+4294967294+20%7E%7E%7E0%7E15%7Eall%7Emode+matchallany%7E%7E%7E%7E%7Eglitter%20skirt/29021.jsp">Glitter</a>, yes? Yes.<br />
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I definitely want some of this. And if you happen to dream about it like me, visit <a href="http://jonaspeterson.com/">mr. jonas peterson</a>. Some of his photos will right out bring you to tears. <br />
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And I will need to capture all of my Holiday moments on a super special <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19917921&parentid=APARTMENT_MEDIA&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=18&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=APARTMENT_MEDIA&popId=APARTMENT&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">camera</a> that I will take super special care of. Promise. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">I am a grown up now, after all. Right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photos found: <a href="http://weheartit.com/tag/reindeer">we heart it</a>; <a href="http://misswallflower.tumblr.com/">miss wallflower</a>; <a href="http://mackink.blogspot.com/">mackin ink</a>; <a href="http://wonderlandlondon.blogspot.com/">alice in wardrobe wonderland</a>; <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/">elizabeth anne designs</a>; and <a href="http://www.detourthroughwonderland.blogspot.com/">detour through wonderland</a>.</span>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-3615717330215944462010-12-01T22:57:00.003-05:002010-12-02T10:09:44.494-05:00Shoppin' Local: New Indie Fashion BoutiqueWhen the adorable Kristen D'Amour told me about her new indie fashion boutique, <a href="http://theclothingmenu.com/">the clothing menu</a>, I was outright giddy and I just know you will hands-down love it too.<br />
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The concept is simple. Get to know the designers through a blog community and browse their items in the online shop! How often can we talk to the lady that made our skirt? Or to the genius behind that blouse? Brilliant! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juneau Blouse by Fischer Clothing $165.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The store has been open for just one month and is already growing with lots of new items. Just in time for the holidays, it's the perfect place to find a gift for that sustainably-minded member in your family. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">We all have one. Did I just call myself out?</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copper Jewel Ring by a.g. ambroult $76.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Want to know my favorite part of Kristen's site? It has some incredible Boston designers including cuttlefish and a.g. ambroult and an unbelievable Brooklyn designer, Fischer Clothing. The shop offers unique jewelry, accessories, and one-of-a-kind tops, while Kristen's blog provides great fashion tips and trends. I'm all over her post on Kate Middleton's style <a href="http://theclothingmenu.com/2010/11/kate-middletons-style/">here</a> and think <a href="http://theclothingmenu.com/2010/11/new-fashion-trend-alert-feathers/">this</a> feather post is heaven. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan Tee by Fischer Clothing $65.00</td></tr>
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Happy shopping!Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-81521151950324795582010-11-17T23:43:00.002-05:002010-11-17T23:44:59.969-05:00Painted Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSntcFuXnI/AAAAAAAAFgQ/lufqzK6QIoQ/s1600/tumblr_lab2pwbWck1qb0n2do1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSntcFuXnI/AAAAAAAAFgQ/lufqzK6QIoQ/s320/tumblr_lab2pwbWck1qb0n2do1_400.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>I can still remember the very first Bonnie Bell lip gloss I bought and cherished in 3rd grade. It sparkled, it shined, but mostly...it tasted delicious. Growing up I was fascinated by makeup. I thought it was some mysterious art form that transformed you like a mood ring. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSnxwym-8I/AAAAAAAAFgY/U_sjDJjh8b0/s1600/tumblr_lblnizv2xs1qb9p9xo1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSnxwym-8I/AAAAAAAAFgY/U_sjDJjh8b0/s320/tumblr_lblnizv2xs1qb9p9xo1_500.png" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But let's be honest. At the end of the day, there's nothing quite like that amazing cleanser to wipe it all away. Keeping that much product in tact is exhausting! Amazingly enough, I've learned to minimize my life in the beauty department and leave the bright eyes, dark lips, or baby doll cheeks for special occasions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSn5K5hJrI/AAAAAAAAFgc/5h0rsBXrp6c/s1600/tumblr_lb1qd50ri21qbn13ao1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSn5K5hJrI/AAAAAAAAFgc/5h0rsBXrp6c/s320/tumblr_lb1qd50ri21qbn13ao1_400.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>That in no way means I love makeup any less. Seriously, I mean look at these ladies- blue eyes, yellow eyes, rhinestone eyes! It's a fabulously gorgeous art that I will continue to drool over. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSn71CzT2I/AAAAAAAAFgg/OFfmMYsIjjE/s1600/tumblr_l283fxve4A1qb9p9xo1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOSn71CzT2I/AAAAAAAAFgg/OFfmMYsIjjE/s320/tumblr_l283fxve4A1qb9p9xo1_400.jpg" width="264" /></a></div>For now, I'll savor my extra minutes of sleep and share with you my top beauty products to keep your bag light and your skin bright!<br />
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Top 3:<br />
1. Tarte- <span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P230505&categoryId=B70">ReCreate Anti-Aging Foundation SPF 15 in Ivory $37</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">2. NARS- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P12790&categoryId=B70">Bronzing Powder in Laguna $32</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">3. Lancome- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P244006&categoryId=B70">Hypnose Drama Full Body Mascara in Excessive Black $24.50</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">Extras:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">1. Sephora Collection- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P241801&categoryId=B70">Eyeshadow in Must Have (matte black) for eyeliner $12</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">2. Sephora Collection- <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P182201&categoryId=B70">Blush Me! in Rose Rebelle $12</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">3. MAC- <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl">Lipstick in Snob $14.50</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">Skin Care:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12"><a href="http://www.philosophy.com/">Philosophy</a>! I swear you will love it. My college roomie introduced me to Hope in a Jar and I've been hooked ever since. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">1. <a href="http://www.philosophy.com/skincare-anceandblemishes/purity-made-simple-product">Purity Face Wash</a>- 8 oz $20</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">2. <a href="http://www.philosophy.com/skincare-drynessanddehydration/when-hope-is-not-enough-serum-product">Serum</a>- $38.00</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">3. <a href="http://www.philosophy.com/skincare-moisturizers/hope-in-a-jar-product">Moisturize</a>- $28.00</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12">4. <a href="http://www.philosophy.com/-1/eye-hope-product">Eye Cream</a>- $48.00</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="copy12"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photos from <a href="http://apaintedface.tumblr.com/">A Painted Face</a>. </span></span></span><br />
<h2 style="font-weight: normal;"></h2>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-61563437249973888212010-11-14T11:05:00.000-05:002010-11-14T11:05:52.293-05:00Keep Me Warm by ZARAFunny story. Last March, when I went <a href="http://lessonsfromelephants.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-break.html">here</a>, I left my beautiful gray Peacoat somewhere between Boston and Mexico. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">No, I can't tell you how one loses a coat.</span> No worries back then but now it's <span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span>freezing and I need warm solutions! I stumbled upon ZARA's site and found an unbelievable stock of coats. Unfortunately, as one of my girls of girls informed me, they have no online shop <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(seriously zar zar?)</span> so I'll be taking a trip to the City real soon to do the required purchasing. <br />
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Here's my Top 5:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOAFhb9Y70I/AAAAAAAAFgE/5i17IVBnNCk/s1600/7870629710_2_4_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TOAFhb9Y70I/AAAAAAAAFgE/5i17IVBnNCk/s320/7870629710_2_4_3.jpg" width="249" /></a></div> Check them out <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/11719/en/zara-sales/11015/Coats%2BAnd%2BTrench%2Bcoats">here</a>! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">But remember, you'll need to head to your nearest Zara, which I'm assuming isn't very near unless you're very lucky, if you'd like to take it to the next level. </span><br />
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I'm bound to end up with #3 or #4, but let me tell you, I would kill to rock #5 with her fire engine red cigarette jeans. <br />
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Stay warm this week lovelies and enjoy your Sunday!Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-33988755351046227292010-11-10T23:31:00.001-05:002010-11-10T23:34:00.237-05:00Wild, Wild Weather Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sartorialist {leopard pumps}</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The bitter cold of Fall has set in and more layers have appeared on my back, but it's that time of year when I notice everyone is having just a little more fun with their outfits. We think, "I need to stay warm." So we start with the classic cardi tied up in that scarf on top of the tweed skirt and of course you need those patterned tights all finished off with the ever-dependable boots. It's like survival of the most styled.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosie Huntington Whiteley {leopard jacket}</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But come November, what's more fun than tweed and thigh-highs? Yes, a little animal print to throw your conservative closet a pre-holiday curve ball. And as promised <a href="http://lessonsfromelephants.blogspot.com/2010/10/back-to-beauty.html">here</a>, it's 'bout time for some leopard. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">The faux kind, I like my leopards live and growling in the jungle...far away from me. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The girls around London seem to do the faux fur best. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Note Rosie, Keira, and Alexa. </span>My college roomie snagged the very best jacket at London's <a href="http://www.portobellomarket.org/">Portobello Road Market</a> and I'm forever envious for not picking one up myself. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">If you happen to be strolling through and spot a Merlot colored cropped bomber, just send me the bill! <span style="font-size: small;">Markets and vintage shops are a great place to find leopard print pieces since it was so big in the 80s and now making a comeback in such a fun way. </span></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6hqx289zb1qbbz8co1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6hqx289zb1qbbz8co1_500.jpg" width="233" /></a></div>After many hours snug in my new bed doing some online browsing, I've come across some amazing leopard pieces that I had to share with you. I think it will be refreshing to set aside my black pashmina for awhile and trade it in for something jazzier during these wild weather days.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wild_weather_days/set?.embedder=206298&.mid=embed&id=24831583" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wild, Wild Weather Days" border="0" force="1" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjBNQVhVMG50M3hHc2N2alQyOF9uZVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Wild, Wild Weather Days" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://www.republic.co.uk/invt/88806?utm_source=affiliatewindow&src=aw">Miso Woven Leopard Scarf</a>- $27 </div><div style="text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=8284&sid=20">See by Chloe Off the Shoulder Leopard Blouse</a>- $295 </div><div style="text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=2050078&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208711&parent_categoryId=208582&sort_field=Relevance&pageSize=20">TopShop Leopard Mould Bow Skinny</a>- $36 </div><div style="text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.modekungen.se/shop/dam/skor/klackskor/pumps-animal/p_11973.html">Animal Pumps</a>- $90 </div><div style="text-align: left;">5. <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/121154/Style.aspx?source=63325">John Lewis Leopard Print PonySkin Gloves</a>- $65 </div><div style="text-align: left;">6. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/kate_spade_new_york_lynda/thing?id=22555700">Kate Spade 'Lynda" Faux Fur Jacket </a>- $595</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-60293700791361649772010-11-08T00:00:00.005-05:002010-11-08T11:35:38.782-05:00Interview: Brooklyn Designer, Lauren Nevada<div style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><div><span lang="EN"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://theclothingmenu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lauren-nevada-dress-sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://theclothingmenu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/lauren-nevada-dress-sketch.jpg" width="226" /></a></div>I am so excited to introduce the talented <a href="http://laurennevada.com/">Lauren Nevada</a> and her covetable line that has me desiring a spontaneous trip to Paris, stat. Miss Nevada is based out of Brooklyn spreading her line in <a href="http://laurennevada.com/">Barneys</a> locations across the country. Lucky for my Boston readers, she just launched at <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=784">Copley Place</a> this summer! Having studied fashion in two of the world's greatest fashion monuments, Paris and Rome, Lauren has a knack for color, quality and feminine cuts. Her pieces are a dreamlike sophistication making an easy transition from work to play. With all of her incredible experience, I'm so happy Lauren stopped by to offer up her fashion insight!<br />
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<b>What defines your style philosophy?</b></span></div><div>The woman who has many interests and is very involved in everything around her. Someone who reads esoteric books, cooks, decorates her own furniture, organizes gardening parties or listens to historic music. I love the idea that each person can be so individual and extreme in their own personality and can be energized by this.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>Favorite place to shop?</b></div><div>Vintage and second hand stores.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>Beauty secret?</b></div><div>Smile.<br />
</div><div><b>Your favorite color and why?</b></div><div>Lavender actually. It can be so many different things, it is a very specific color yet it is all around us and often goes unnoticed.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>You have 15 minutes until happy hour with the girls. You look in your closet, there’s nothing to wear- a working girl’s m.o. What do you put together? </b></div><div>When in doubt keep the outfit simple, this way people will have to take a closer look to get to know you and this makes for an interesting evening.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>Who (or what) has inspired your fashion career?</b></div><div>Hard to say… although I had a great black and white picture of Coco Chanel with model Suzy Parker on my wall growing up. I found it in a Vogue magazine and popped it in an extra frame with some brown velvet fabric behind it.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>What was the greatest advice you were ever given?</b></div><div>My grandmother never stopped telling me how strong women are. This probably played a very large role in my childhood.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>Describe your perfect day.</b></div><div>It would be a mixture of good food, time with friends and a nap. It would involve several outfit changes, some exercise and good music if I can fit that in as well.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>What should a girl never be without?</b></div><div>A good book to pull out and read whenever things get boring.<br />
</div><div></div><div><b>Where do you see yourself and your line in 5 years?</b></div><div>Hopefully still having as much fun with it as I am now. I hope to be traveling more often and doing more collaborations with artists each season. Bringing different creative people together is so rewarding, hopefully this is something that I can continue to build on.<br />
</div><div></div><div>Thanks Lauren!<br />
</div><div></div><div>Check out more of Lauren Nevada's amazing styles at <a href="http://laurennevada.com/">http://laurennevada.com/</a> and be sure to click over to her <b>Projects</b> to see what she's whipping up next! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Looks like a trip to Paris to me:). </span></div></span></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-35751320838380921252010-11-07T10:47:00.001-05:002010-11-07T11:43:25.487-05:00Sunday FundayI have to admit, I've never been a fan of Sundays. Since my school days when it meant a long week of early rises and boring classes, that lingering sensation that Monday is just around the corner, I could never fully enjoy the so-called "Day of Rest."<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs448.ash2/72189_586351554947_32605686_34100470_4292649_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs448.ash2/72189_586351554947_32605686_34100470_4292649_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Then this thing called Football entered my life. Yeah, I heard of it. I even attended those parties for that Superbowl a few times, but I thought I was watching commercials not Clash of the Titans. Last year I was never introduced to the Sunday games because my guy actually went to a <a href="http://www.giants.com/index.html">game</a> every. single. freaking. Sunday. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs007.snc3/11437_556957236397_32605686_33069433_8157459_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs007.snc3/11437_556957236397_32605686_33069433_8157459_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm looking forward to fountains of Budweiser, gourmet pizza, the spiciest wings (<a href="http://lessonsfromelephants.blogspot.com/2010/11/home-sweet-home.html">serious bad call on the white couch</a>), all to be outfitted in Jerseys and some competitive screaming matches. Despite all my efforts, my guy tells me the television is the most important part. So, I'll probably need to replace my enormous 1996 Hitachi with one of <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Sony+52%22+lcd&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11394820382140741944&ei=gsfWTL29H8KB8gayxIGSCQ&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQ8wIwAA#">these</a>. See you at game time!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">I would love to spend my Sundays hiking the Colorado Mountains. <b>Photos taken by friend, Tiffany Lutke. </b></span>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-14528643093267621612010-11-03T21:39:00.000-04:002010-11-03T21:39:09.805-04:00Home Sweet HomeEvenin' Pumpkins! Many exciting things happening over here in the otherwise boring CT. On Friday, I made the big move out of Mama Dee's Litchfield nest to my very first apartment! Of course the adjustment will be no great feat since I'm still living with big bro Timmy and I've only jumped about 30 minutes away, but I'm feeling like a grown up already.<br />
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</tbody></table>Now, do trust, I've been all over the web (especially <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://mydeco.com/design/">here</a> and <a href="http://plushpalate.blogspot.com/">here</a>) looking for inspiration to help jazz up my new digs. Unfortunately, I find myself being terribly conservative. I already purchased a <i>white</i> sofa, <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99875846">here</a>. Wait, did I mention I'm living with big mess Timmy? Bad choice lil' sis. <br />
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</tbody></table>Then I have another piece in gray and a little cream to hang off the windows. So I guess I'm off to accessorize with color. Reds? Blues? Greens? Tell me designers, what do you think?!<br />
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</div>I'm tap-typing away to you on a bare naked desk with a spare dining room chair and absolutely no flowers or photos or glimmer of pretty dainty daydreams. I hope to fix that with the color issue pronto!<br />
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</tbody></table>Well friends, I'm off to wrap up in a new throw blanket because it's fuhreeezing up in here. Not to worry, I'm loving every bit of it. That heating bill? It's all mine.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If it crosses your mind, please feel free to toss me some ideas or photos for design-spiration. My place could really use some of your love!</span>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-6314047783761518582010-10-18T21:32:00.000-04:002010-10-18T21:32:38.917-04:00Back to the Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TLzvAPCnsKI/AAAAAAAAFfQ/DuFhVRwWYJc/s1600/92110TwoBikers_6437Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TLzvAPCnsKI/AAAAAAAAFfQ/DuFhVRwWYJc/s320/92110TwoBikers_6437Web.jpg" width="213" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Far too many suns and stars and inspiring photos have surpassed since last I blogged. I've missed you, dearies and I'm thrilled to be back. I've been handed some life lessons this year and at the end of the day, when my world slows down and my stomach stops churning, I realize that taking time off is best. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TLzvCDou5oI/AAAAAAAAFfU/FctE2PpV-r4/s1600/92310ADRViv_6951Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TLzvCDou5oI/AAAAAAAAFfU/FctE2PpV-r4/s320/92310ADRViv_6951Web.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, cyber-vacation is over for now and I have lots of fun in store. It's time to slip on your best pair of Choos, throw down your locks, and find the nearest Vespa. We are going for a ride to discover design, fit into fashion, and find bliss in a dreamland of beauty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TLzvEESCTcI/AAAAAAAAFfY/-2AK5DfQZxM/s1600/92310Laugh2_6910W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TLzvEESCTcI/AAAAAAAAFfY/-2AK5DfQZxM/s320/92310Laugh2_6910W.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friends forever, right? Right. So stick around for lots of smiles, intimate shopping dates and cross my heart, some killer leopard print. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photos from <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">the sartorialist</a></span></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-37167654082191634162010-08-12T22:03:00.005-04:002010-08-12T22:22:18.441-04:00So Long SummerMy summer has somehow slipped by without the slightest glimpse of the <a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l72hiykKey1qbsxyio1_500.jpg">ocean</a>, tan lines, or sniff of chlorine. That bikini-ready body? Forget it. I put on my washed-out, saggy-bum bikini from last year maybe twice these past three months.<br />
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</div><div>Quite frankly, I’m freaking out. I want to work, be successful, and wear the <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26890&N=1200008&categoryId=179&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_179&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Black&defaultSizeType=Regular">power suit</a>, but does that mean sacrificing the sun and cocktails with your girlfriends at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday? Someone say no. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And tell me where you work. </span></div><div><br />
</div><div>My boyfriend asked me the other day what I have read lately. I looked at him so defensively, ready to list off at least... I had nothing. Well, I did have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/2020-Workplace-Innovative-Companies-Tomorrows/dp/0061763276%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIDKELRVZOPNIFBJQ&tag%3Dmeremedirelec-20&linkCode%3Dxm2&camp%3D2025&creative%3D165953&creativeASIN%3D0061763276"><i>The 2020 Workplace</i></a>. Yes, that would be required reading. So not only have I failed at summer in sun and sand but I have also failed in fun and freedom. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Well, until I find that perfect balance of work and play. Here’s where I daydream...<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Would you and yours like to join me and mine for a few bites and some wine at this lovely table setting? I heard some recipes from this </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Book-Tapas-Simone-Ortega/dp/0714856134"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">book</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> were quite divin</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">e. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-54786717079245435962010-08-06T23:40:00.001-04:002010-08-06T23:42:02.890-04:00Blow Me Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We’re not crazy. We just care, so much. We care about you. We care about me. And we care about all the little things that will make your smile go on for days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-15.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We don’t want sparks, we want flames. We don’t want comfort, we want magic. So when one little thing spirals off, we feel like we’ve halted the journey and somehow damaged the show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I know, I know. You’ve told me a million times before. “Relax.”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">But my expectations are high and there they remain. You see, I’m afraid I swore a long time ago, that the beating heart for me was the one that understood my hopes and impressed me beyond stars and galaxies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This one knows what special does makes what special is and creates the special that should be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/Untitled-14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">So go ahead, blow me away. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/TEST.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://www.romina-shama.com/work/LOLITA/TEST.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photography by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.romina-shama.com/index.php">romina shama</a>- lolita editorial</span></div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-18090288081995448692010-07-11T23:38:00.002-04:002010-07-11T23:39:47.799-04:00Designing Dessert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There is something to be said for a place that both entrances your sweet tooth and the ever-hungry design eye. Mexico's very first French macaroon bakery has created a sophisticated all-white interior popping with the bright likes of Coco, Pistache, Chocolate Frances, Praline, The Vert, The Chai, Patelos de Rosa, and of course, Caramelo Suave. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE3MMa2HI/AAAAAAAAFag/AwQTIFuwwTU/s1600/Interior3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE3MMa2HI/AAAAAAAAFag/AwQTIFuwwTU/s400/Interior3.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to <a href="http://www.theurelandthomas.com/">Theurel & Thomas</a>. A dream for those of us always seeking an intriguing indulgence. I imagine you will be greeted at the luxury encasement by the candy man, decked in a red and white striped suite, tall top hat and glass cane. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE4I_qw-I/AAAAAAAAFao/XFaSwUSMYso/s1600/Theurel_Banca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE4I_qw-I/AAAAAAAAFao/XFaSwUSMYso/s400/Theurel_Banca.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A white room without many windows can create an odd discomfort, but a large mirror and proper lighting opens up the space with a cosmopolitan subtlety. Those yellow and pink side table snacks are surely just for decoration...wink, wink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE5530R4I/AAAAAAAAFaw/s1rLUYS1kas/s1600/THEUREL_DOOR.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE5530R4I/AAAAAAAAFaw/s1rLUYS1kas/s400/THEUREL_DOOR.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Chanel-esque label invites patrons on the door to this exclusive address. Now, just jot this info into your little black book and catch a flight to Mexico. I’ll meet you in a few hours to sit atop a soft white sofa to munch on Cafe Veracruz macaroons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqExxjU3BI/AAAAAAAAFaI/1OKLqqu4bdY/s1600/bombonera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqExxjU3BI/AAAAAAAAFaI/1OKLqqu4bdY/s400/bombonera.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How classic and feminine is this spot? A dainty sculpture shying away from her sugary desires. The intricate placement on a simple white drawer is resourceful and chic. I love how the edging on the drawers match the molding on the walls. The architectural patterns and deep moldings make fascinating shapes stand out against the seemingly washed out backdrop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqEzzTzMvI/AAAAAAAAFaQ/TjbryJ7SPTo/s1600/dzn_Theurel-Thomas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqEzzTzMvI/AAAAAAAAFaQ/TjbryJ7SPTo/s400/dzn_Theurel-Thomas.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't think of a better treat than white and pink. The detailed porcelain bowls overflowing with rose colored cookies is a perfect way to explain the delicacy behind this simple dessert. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqEzzTzMvI/AAAAAAAAFaQ/TjbryJ7SPTo/s1600/dzn_Theurel-Thomas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE1oKzgyI/AAAAAAAAFaY/xTl0prQ3Cak/s1600/Interior2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TDqE1oKzgyI/AAAAAAAAFaY/xTl0prQ3Cak/s400/Interior2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What I truly adore about this whole interior, is the absence of over-label. Between retail, hospitality, and food industries, store’s have a habit of branding every square inch of their interior. For <a href="http://www.theurelandthomas.com/">Theurel & Thomas</a>, they know their brand and they want you to know it right when you walk in- Macaroons. You can’t miss them so just go ahead and taste them. The rest is simple just like their design, sit and enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.theurelandthomas.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Theurel & Thomas</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">’s interior and branding was designed by </span><a href="http://www.anagrama.com/portafolio/75-theurel-thomas"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anagrama</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All photos from </span><a href="http://www.anagrama.com/portafolio/75-theurel-thomas"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anagrama</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Discovered by </span><a href="http://www.dezeen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">De Zeen Magazine</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-48879930093140433742010-06-13T22:22:00.005-04:002010-06-15T22:52:18.866-04:00A Lovely ListI'm not very good at multi-tasking, but I promise I will eventually learn to balance my new job and my favorite job (this! this!). So sorry for my random disappearing act again, friends. But I have found some very lovely things while I abandoned you, and these precious little bits have been motivating me along the 5-day work week that is much more exhausting than I ever imagined (College, you should really warn your co-ops about this loathsome and undeniable truth).<br />
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1. First, day-dreamy <a href="http://vimeo.com/10256420">Balloons</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/javidevitt">Javi Devitt</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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3. Ballerinas by <a href="http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Dancers-Posters_i424801_.htm">Edgar Degas</a></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWK0t_TRdI/AAAAAAAAFZY/IjWTY2U3ppI/s1600/FVNJ000Z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWK0t_TRdI/AAAAAAAAFZY/IjWTY2U3ppI/s400/FVNJ000Z.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>4. Funky and Flirty Necklaces by <a href="http://www.sunkentreasureshop.net/">SUNKEN TREASURE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWOxv21lfI/AAAAAAAAFZg/98WTLu58Te4/s1600/300-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWOxv21lfI/AAAAAAAAFZg/98WTLu58Te4/s400/300-1.jpg" width="400" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWOz8f2kxI/AAAAAAAAFZw/1ddPuZzxDbA/s1600/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWOz8f2kxI/AAAAAAAAFZw/1ddPuZzxDbA/s400/300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">5. The effortlessly cool and always stunning, <a href="http://www.sheandhim.com/#">Miss Zoe</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWRXdlVvJI/AAAAAAAAFZ4/-BHTVFFJFRk/s1600/zooey%2Bpink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="370" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWRXdlVvJI/AAAAAAAAFZ4/-BHTVFFJFRk/s400/zooey%2Bpink.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Also, I thought this was quite lovely...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWRwChk3sI/AAAAAAAAFaA/ehjJE_p0sSU/s1600/tumblr_l3gfdw4U8E1qzn62ro1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GPflPIApVJs/TBWRwChk3sI/AAAAAAAAFaA/ehjJE_p0sSU/s400/tumblr_l3gfdw4U8E1qzn62ro1_500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div></span>Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005410926921795900.post-59403141356804961512010-06-07T06:40:00.000-04:002010-06-07T06:40:22.378-04:00Guest Post :: Carly of Grown Up Lady MeGreetings students of elephants!<br />
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You might have noticed that Molly and I sometimes overlap or reference each others' posts. That happens for a number of reasons, but the biggest one is that we usually spent at least an evening or two a week together when she was here in Boston. Now Molly's moved on to an awesome job in a whole other state and her allusion to getting it, despite a less than perfect interview, was still overlapping with what I was thinking about. Lately I've been doing a battery of phone and in-person interviews for my company (again). I'm learning a lot about what to do and more of what not to do.<br />
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Here's some quick advice to those of you looking to start or change careers out there:<br />
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<b>You better think</b>. Take a second to consider the question that you are being asked and why. All too often people rush to answer and miss the mark. <b> </b><br />
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<b>This is only a test</b>. Recently I've been working with a manager who has adopted some brief in-interview tests. At first this freaked me out. I didn't want my little, carefully selected interview candidates to freak out. But, that was half the test. Whether or not someone can add sets of numbers in their head is important when they are applying for a job that utilizes basic math. Just as important is how they react to being asked to do so on the spot. To my relief, many people handle it well, and it almost disarms them to see themselves sweat a little, then succeed. Keep cool and don't be afraid to laugh. <br />
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<b>Dress for success.</b> An oldie but a goodie. My Developmental Psych teacher was a big believer of this one, and always told us to get up early and dress well on test days. Even if it is a casual office, wear something that is appropriate, that makes you feel powerful, and something non-generic. As tempting as it is, particularly when you're new to the working world, to work that basic black suit to no end, it does nothing to help jog my memory. There is no substitute for great qualifications or exceptional skills, but clothes show personality and can give confidence. I love the outfits Molly put together for <a href="http://lessonsfromelephants.blogspot.com/2010/04/one-shirt-two-suits.html">this post</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/i/bcst/yahoomovies/3812/67974752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/i/bcst/yahoomovies/3812/67974752.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A well dressed pair of applicants</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><b>When someone asks about you, tell them about you. </b>One of the most interesting questions I like to ask is "What's not on your resume that you think would be good for me to know?" Consider it before you have your next interview. Channel those lame freshman orientations if you have to, but you know interesting things about yourself. You know marketable things about yourself. And your interviewer, until you tell them, does not. At one interview I attended, a candidate for a technical position left her retail experience off her resume. When it came up in her interview, the hiring manager asked her not to downplay such experience as customer service was a huge part of what our company was all about. Company culture is a big part of hiring and you are more than a set of skills or a degree.<br />
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<b>Follow up, follow up, follow up.</b> It's not just perfunctory. In my job, I've seen over 200 people apply for one entry level position. It is difficult to get to everyone, but people who thank me for the interview, or people who pose follow up questions, simply position themselves in my inbox. Word of warning: As much as you might want to, you do not control the response of the company to which you are applying. I actually got an initial email from an applicant who gave me 3 steps of how to let him know if he was NOT being considered for the position. Please be polite and considerate of other people's circumstances when you follow up.<br />
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Last but not least, sometimes you just make mistakes during an interview. Never give up! Even the most egregious of errors can be forgiven for the right candidate. <br />
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Well, that sure was an adult perspective! I feel it's necessary to tell you all that I work in an office with lime green walls, where it is not uncommon to get pranked with a handsome cardboard cutout we've dubbed Chad, and with people who conduct entire conversations with quotes from <i>Arrested Development</i>. No one there is entirely grown up, least of all me.<br />
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See more laugh-out-loud life perspectives from Carly, <a href="http://grownupladyme.blogspot.com/">here</a>!Molly Brynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610105602129379952noreply@blogger.com1