Seeing Blue

Maybe the dry air and desert heat has finally gotten to me! I have been dreaming of the blue waters a little too much these days. In any case, I have this rich color of blue on the brain. So I would like to have one of each please….

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xx~syd

Holiday Casual

We all know that playing hostess is a busy job. You never really get to sit and soak, well maybe for the span of about five minutes until someone  needs a refill, or you have to refill the snack dish. Being comfortable while still looking polished is the key, especially if you are hosting in the comforts of your own home.

The fab five festive ensembles that are both cozy + casual. Perfect for all the holiday gatherings and will leave you with plenty of wiggle room for dessert.

I am putting those black + gold oxfords on my wish list as we speak.

1. bow shirt | 2. pearl cuff | 3. bow earrings | 4. velvet clutch | 5. gold loafers | 6. pom beanie | 7. velvet pants | 8. pop fizz purse | 9. glitter oxfords | 10. rhinestone earrings | 11. deco ring | 12. plaid blouse 

xo~syd

Scallop into Summer

A dainty touch of scallop and a pretty palette of pink, navy and white is the perfect lady-like way to transition into that soft feeling of summer!

pink dress : modcloth | navy + white slingback shoes : j. crew | two tone scallop swimsuit : topshop | gold hoops : kate spade | brown cross body handbag : asos | phone case : anthropologie 

a new year and a fresh space

Starting off the new year right means having an organized working space. One where you can feel constantly inspired and motivated on a daily basis. Surrounded by the things you love, be it your favorite art work, books, stationary, reminders, or just a pretty bouquet of your first pick of flowers.

It also helps if that space is a pretty one, so here are a few desk and office accessories that I fancy…

Oh! And I think everyone should own a vintage letter opener, just my two sense!
xo~syd

1. eiffel tower thank you cards: graphique de france | 2. letter opener: etsy | 3. art work by my lovely friend: valerie galloway

4. two carat coffee mug: target | 5. desk lamp: land of nod | 6. dachshund letter holder: anthropologie

7. paper weight: kate spade | 8. grace coddington memoir | 9. vase: jonathan adler | 10. pink desk calendar: sugar paper

cozy days in paris….

Lately, I have been feeling fond of bundling up in a cozy sweater and flats and walking the streets in search of inspiration. Maybe to a bookstore, flea market or just planning my days and people watching from a cozy coffee shop. Ultimately, I am wishing I was doing all of the above mentioned in actual Paris. In light of my day dreaming, I found a few things that might help make me feel chic and close enough to Paris, to pretend I was. I often dream of the day I can go to that happy place and watch through the windows of a Paris cafe. Soon, very soon!

1. edith piaf vinyl : amazon

2. diptyque candle 

3. leopard stack ring set : h+m

4. monogrammed mugs : anthropologie

5. laudree macron’s 

6. leopard flats: gap

7. red chanel lipstick: saks

8. parisian chic planner: amazon

9. red turtleneck sweater: j. crew

10. eiffel tower earrings: kate spade

11. black beret: h+m

12. leopard cross body bag: c. wonder

 13. black slim cafe capri pants: j. crew

summertime whites

Believe me, as ready as I am to start wearing my fall boots and capes, there is no doubt that it is still summertime around these parts. These crisp white pair of cigarette pants are perfect for a coffee date and jaunt around downtown, on a bright summer morning.

brown + white eyelet peplum top: anthropologie

white cigarette pants: vintage {how sweet it was vintage}

basket purse: target

brown + white polka dot scarf: vintage {desert vintage}

pearl headband: estate sale

pearl jewelry: vintage

nude flats: abound {nordstroms}

coral lipstick: vegas volt {mac cosmetics}

coral nail polish: tart deco {essie}

xo~syd

go for the gold

Well.... it's just a perfect coincidence that while I was busy finding pretty gold things to compile for this post, the olympics just happened to end..... hence the title go for the gold!

Go for the Gold

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~syd