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Sunday Trippin’ with Mackenzie of Design Darling

by Elisa on February 5, 2012

in cool blogs,Sunday Trippin'

When I first visited Mackenzie’s  blog a few weeks ago, it was love at first sight. Not only does she have impeccable taste (and she really does!) but there is a charming, down-to-earth quality to her writing that really draws you in. Her posts are gorgeous, and she never comes across as pretentious or better-than-you; she is just a lovely girl who likes lovely things, and who happens to be really good at what she does. Innately fabulous, gracious and more than capable to inspire, she was a perfect pick for Sunday Trippin’. So here we go:

 

1. If you could pick a destination to travel to right now, what would it be and why? 
I would love to take a trip to Palm Beach for a little relaxing and vintage shopping. Do you suppose I could write it off in the name of inspiration for my new business?

 

2. What 5 essentials from your wardrobe/home would you bring with you?

 

 

A cute tank, some stylish sunnies, a fab pair of wedges, my trusty SPF, and a chic carry-on.

 

3. What item would you buy before the trip to take with you?

 

 

Definitely these sandals. I love the bright color and my wardrobe is brimming with bows!

 

4. The last quotable thing you heard or read, and why did it leave an impression?


This Steve Jobs quote gets me every time. I’ve definitely found what I love and I’m determined every day to do great work. Steve’s entrepreneurial spirit definitely resonates with me!

 

5. What inspires you right now:

I am inspired each and every day by the young women I have met through blogging. It’s incredible to watch women you admire chase their dreams of becoming an interior designer, launching a styling business, opening an online store, you name it. Finally I decided to get in on it! ;)

 

6. Words to live by: 

“He who has a beginning has half the deed done.” I’m a procrastinator by nature but my dad always says this to remind me that getting started is the hardest part!

 

 

Want more? Pop by Mackenzie’s beautiful blog, Design Darling.

 

 

See you next month with more

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Loving it!

by Elisa on January 13, 2012

in cool blogs,cool finds,Things I like


tights • shorts • pumps • lipstick • pinwheel studs • pearl studs • heart studs • star studs
wrap bracelet • spike bracelet • bangle • bangle set

I have ooohhed and aaahhed over a lot of iPhone cases, but I’m pretty sure these are the cutest ever. (And if you’d love to have some of those patterns as backgrounds, there’s an app for that!)

Speaking of iPhones, have you heard of iPhonography? It’s a whole movement about taking pictures with your iPhones; there are sharing apps (you have no doubt heard of Instagram), fancy photo apps, tutorials… and now there’s also this really realistic iPhone case.
(P.S. No need to feel left out if you have an Android, there are fancy photo apps for you, too!)

Simple black outfit, nude nails, and gold sequined clutch. Simply fab.

If you are a serious coffee junkie and consume enough cups of Joe for it to qualify as a major food group, you’ll probably love this.

I love makeup, yes, but one thing I never leave home without natural is lip balm. If it’s lightly tinted and/or smells delicious, even better. So this is right up my alley!

If you love novelty items and like elephants you really need to check out what Erin put together.

Rustic loveliness. They'd be perfect for an outdoor party!

I kind of wish I had seen this before Christmas, but hey, better late than never!

Now, tell me this isn’t the most adorable princess party you have ever seen.

The best way not to get your keys mixed up? Why, glitter, of course.

 

Image credits: 1. Oliver & Lilli’s; 2.The Drifter & The Gipsy.

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