weekend reading 02.09.13

Left: Blogging Resources // Right: "Pin it" tutorial

This weekend: why don't you learn some new blogging tricks!

I just updated my Pinterest board dedicated to blogging tips, photography tricks & design tools. 

1. Have you seen Megan's inspirational post about just "being YOU" in this crazy blogging world?

2. 25 things learned at Alt summit conference. (so many great resources)

3. Photograph your next party & receive goodies from Minted? Where do I sign up? Right here actually!

4. This might have been one of my favorite comment discussions to read yet. What is your take on fast fashion?

5. Take time to pick out your outfits for the week & join the "take one pass it on" challenge!

6. Will you be facing the madness to get your hands on a Prabal Gurung for Target sweater? (I have my eye on a pair of shoes!)

Don't forget to sign up for my LendPerk giveaway! 

A month of unlimited dress rentals!? You betcha!

Hey Cupid!

Have you been dropping hints to Cupid?

Are you a chocolates girl? Sucker for flowers? Expecting an extravagant dinner date? Or just going for a Red Box and take-out on the couch?

Here are some things on my Valentine's radar (hint, hint!)

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Let's gush - seriously how cute is that lipstick print cosmetics case!

And Kendra Scott earrings in a pop of pink! I die!

Doesn't hurt to get yourself a little Valentine goodie or two as well!

Love yourself first, amiright!?

Take One Pass it On

{ What I Wore: J.Crew silk blouse & cardigan // Lands End Canvas sequin skirt // Charlotte Russe booties }

{ Get the Look }

blouse {exact!} + cardigan {under $20!} + skirt {exact & still on super sale!} + booties + gold bangles

Have you noticed what I have been doing this week?

striped blazer + dress from Monday // blazer + ivory blouse from Wednesday // ivory blouse + sequin skirt today

When Sarah, of Sarah's Real Life, told me about her "Take One, Pass it On" outfit remix challenge, I was so IN! 

You know I love a good wardrobe remix (hello 30X30 that I can't get enough of), & this is a fun remix that can be kept up for as long as you like.

The "rules": 

Day 1 - pick out an outfit just like you normally would.

Day 2 - take 1 item from the first day’s outfit & mix it into a new outfit. 

On the following days, you take a different item from the previous day’s outfit & wear it again in a different way. And so on & so on....

Seriously, this just gives me justification for throwing my clothes on a chair (ok, on the floor, let's be honest) to be picked up and remixed again the next day!

Want to see more "take one, pass it on" remixers? My friends AJ (AJ Wears Clothes) & Franziska (Franish) are also rocking some outfit remixes. Or check out Sarah's Real Life Facebook page!

P.S. Don't forget to enter the fabulous Lendperk month of unlimited dresses giveaway { here } - winner announced on Tuesday!

it's a pug thing

I'm not here, I'm am actually over on Franish talking about my behind the scenes blogging secrets... pretty saucy, get yourself over there!

But if you're still here I have a bit of fluff for you today.
I have always considered Doug the Pug my best accessory (seen here, here, here).
And it looks like I'm not the only blogger to think so!
Look at this fabulous blogging, pug-loving group I've found:

From top:

Naomi, Design Manifest, pug Bailey

PinkLouLou, pug Sadie Belle

Natalie, Make Today Great

Meagan, Love Meagan, pug Bepop (he now has the cutest set of wheels!)

Katie Armour, The Neotraditionalist/Matchbook Magazine co-founder, pug Alfred 

Cait, Champaign Toast, pug Torbin 

Janelle, House of Fifty

Me & my boyfriend Doug!
*Update, I need to add Elise & Emma's pugs (from A Beautiful Mess)

It is reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who has love for my pug, & isn't afraid to show it! 
In fact, I would love to supersize a portrait of Doug in my home somewhere!

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Any other serious pug/dog lovers out there?

Are there any places in the world that you can bring your dog everywhere with you? That is my dream! 

Well that, & being a stay at home pug mom!

wear your heart on your sleeve

Or your neck, chest, wrist or ears for that matter!

Confession - I am not that big into hearts. During the other 11 months of the year, I am not crazy about hearts at all. But come February 1st, I want to spread them all over my home, drop them in the mail to my loved ones, & even wear them non-stop!

Cupid seriously has his arrow pointed at me!

Gold Heart Necklace // Navy+Red Heart Sweater // Heart Scarf // Black Heart Studs // Heart Bangle Bracelet // Heart Swimsuit // Heart Tunic // Silver Heart Studs

Are you a heart lover?