bags with fun prints are my fave

January 31, 2011 // 0 Comments

I love the selection of cute printed handbags from Fossil. If you’re in the market for a diaper bag, one of the bigger ones would be perfect. No more of this Winnie the Pooh stuff, okay.

three years is my fave

January 30, 2011 // 0 Comments

Well what do you know? YAMF the blog officially celebrated three years today. Should I now go into a sappy spiel about how much it’s changed my life and I can’t believe it’s already three years old and act like it’s my child? Not that there’s anything wrong with that I just, you know, would be super embarrassed if I had to explain to Ryan why I was tearing up. Best to avoid that.

For an official yay-you’re-three! gesture, I’m offering a giveaway* of sorts.

What’s up for grabs: A party thrown by me for you (or your child, best friend, second cousin, etc). You can choose the occasion. I will create a party board for you, make decorations and give you step-by-step instructions on how to carry it out yourself. If you live within reasonable distance (or buy me a plane ticket) I’ll do the whole shabang.

How are you entered: Comment on this post before Friday, February 4th at midnight. Winner will be randomly chosen and contacted by me through email.

Hooray!

*I know giveaways are sometimes frowned upon because they’re a cheap gimmick to get more readers and such, but I’m really choosing to do this for the fun of it. I won’t force you to follow me, I just ask that you won’t spread mean rumors about me behind my back.

image from Martha Stewart

a few thoughts on style are my fave

January 28, 2011 // 0 Comments

Thanks to Joslyn and Liz for spurring these thoughts.

Stacey and Clinton have told me. Tim Gunn has told me. Every fashion magazine on the planet has told me. When it comes to fashion, quality over quantity. But have I listened when the clearance rack beckons to me? No, I fill my bag with tops I’ll wear two times before they snag and misshape and text my sisters to tell them how good of a deal I got. Not that sales are a bad thing, I just need to think more before I buy.

See, I made an effort when I went to Alt and realized, yes, I can put together an outfit. A pretty good outfit (this may have been the result of my personal stylists, Natalie and Danni). So why can’t this be a daily occurance? Because it’s too much effort to rifle through all of the not so great clothes in my closet. To edit.

I need to just have the quality, classic pieces that feel good every time you put them on. I need to utilize my accessories. I need not worry if I wear the same item more than once in two weeks. I can have good style. I can be an it girl (in my own mind). I will edit my closet with pieces that will last for years. I will not buy an item just because it’s on sale. I will say yes to items that make me dance in the dressing room. I will make only thoughtful purchases.

Five reasons I’m will no longer shop at Forever 21 (except for the occasional belt):
1. Poor quality
2. The store layout gives me a headache
3. Their crap return policy
4. The sizes make you feel fat (their size small barely fits a small child)
5. Fifty-year-old women in lycra cheetah print tops

THIS I RESOLVE.

photos from Jake Rosenberg for The Coveted

colorful stripes are my fave

January 27, 2011 // 0 Comments

I’m wildly inspired by these colorful stripe installations (yes wildly, like an animal). I want to get my hands on a big room with hard floors and white walls. I might just have my living room turn into an ever changing art installation. One month it’s filled with balloons, the next it’s sporting polka dots and then stripes. Yes, I like the sound of that.

Kate Spade ad, painted road by Gene Davis spotted on Ali Loves Curtis, tape installation at Kate Spade store

spotted and hearted

January 26, 2011 // 0 Comments

This week I’m awfully fond of…

Gold triangles and stripes (BIG surprise) spotted on Eat Drink Chic

Oversized flower art installations spotted on A Cup of Jo

This cute girl’s style spotted on Pinterest

Dancers among us (how is this even possible?) spotted on Design Work Life

Clementines, cardigans and Christmas are winter’s only redeeming qualities spotted on Lonely Pie

grant hamilton’s plexiroids are my fave

January 25, 2011 // 0 Comments

Considering the purchase of a Grant Hamilton plexiroid. That bottom one is entitled Super Awesome. My thoughts exactly.

spotted hanging on Katie Evans‘ wall in Joy’s Closet and Casa series

meeting bloggers in real life is my fave

January 24, 2011 // 0 Comments

Oh friends, what can I say? Alt Summit was exactly what I needed to get me out of the dreaded winter slump. I want to be surrounded everyday by all of the creative forces I met. I’m thinking a commune is in the future.

I’m sorry if you’re a little tired hearing about it today but I had to mention – the panel I was on (we’re all so good looking) featured some of our fave up and coming blogs. Liz compiled the complete list here if you’d like to take a peek.

Let’s all make a pact to go next year. Please.

PS As far as embarrassing myself, there was one accidental boob graze of a VERY admirable blogger but she forgave me.

photo booth images from the Kate Spade/Girls With Glasses party taken by Angela and Ithyle – aren’t my roomies (first photo) Danni and Natalie cute?

soft peach tones are my fave

January 21, 2011 // 0 Comments

Right now I’m finding myself attracted to the girliness and softness and of these images and the peach tones. I guess I’m craving pretty instead of the dead and sludge of winter. Sigh.

- 1 & 4 from Kelly and Britain’s wedding photographed by Glen Allsop
- romantic garden wedding photographed by Garth Badger
- vintage chiffon dress spotted on Creature Comforts

katie evans is my fave

January 20, 2011 // 0 Comments

Katie Evans is one talented little lady (peek at her portfolio and you’ll be instantly inspired). Each post on her personal blog is accompanied by one of her cute illustrations. It makes every one a little treat.

Not only do I envy her talent (just a wee bit) but after seeing the skirts she bought, I want to go shopping with her too. Some kids got all the style.

spotted and hearted

January 19, 2011 // 0 Comments

I’ll soon be on my way to Salt Lake City for Alt Summit and my stomach is jumping with excitement. Would you find it completely obnoxious if I tweeted about the fab time I’m having? Or should I just keep it to all the embarrassing moments I bring upon myself? There should be plenty of those.

Neutrals and neon spotted on Somewhere Splendid

I’ve featured a lot of bunting but never gold pleather bunting spotted on Annily Green

A mini cacti garden spotted on Pinterest

A fantastic chalk artist spotted on 100 Layer Cake

A party under the trees spotted on Once Wed