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Vintage or Modern: Pink Tulle Dress

I have a slight obsession with tulle. Evidence: I know how to make tutus in no time flat and if you even slightly mention that you need a tutus for something (be it for your child, Halloween, or even your dog), I’ll probably make you one.

So when I saw this lovely 1950s gold and pink tulle dress, I knew it was the perfect dress for Vintage or Modern. I mean, it’s kind of hard to beat this this dress, don’t you think? I’ve been all over the Internet trying to find a comparison, and I can’t. I can find pink skirts, but not an entire dress that I’m dying over. These two modern finds were the best I could do. So what do you think, which would you pick?

Vintage Inspiration

Vintage Pink Tulle Dress{Wildfell Hall Vintage} $114
1950s Tulle Dress

Modern A

pink tullle dress
{Dressale} $140
Dreamy Pink Ruched Tulle Short Gown

Modern B

pink tulle dress{delias} $49.90
Illusion Lace & Tulle Dress
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September 1, 2014 by
Fashion

Giveaway – Michael Stars

I’ve been feeling a little down about my closet lately. Yes, yes. I have plenty to pick from. But as each season changes, items lose their luster. I no longer want to wear the corduroy green pants I coveted so much last fall, and the summer tops are no longer the color I want to wear. (Mint, I’m sorry, we’re parting ways for a bit.)

So when I stumbled upon this giveaway from Michael Stars, I had to enter. $2,500 in clothing. Ummm, yeah, count me in. It’s luxury lounge, or at least that’s what I take from the style. There’s a lot of neutrals, but honestly, if you saw my closet, you’d see the color coordinated rainbow I’ve created has a very large grey-black section. And come fall, I’m pretty sure I’ll be more apt to wear leggings with long sweaters.

michael starsWho wants to win a shopping spree? Enter here: link.

 

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September 1, 2014 by
Food, Sweet

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Donuts

Hello, September, hello fall.

Tis the season for all things pumpkin, including pumpkin donuts (or doughnuts.. however you want to spell it). I’m thoroughly impressed with this super easy pumpkin doughnut recipe. Two ingredients and a donut baking pan.

Found this recipe and decided to give them a whirl. It seemed simple enough, just mix, pour, bake. My donut pan was getting sad sitting on my baking shelf. I haven’t used it in months. And with fall right around the corner, well, it just made sense. Sadly, it’s been super hot out, so this is my only real sign of fall. I’m contemplating more pumpkin dishes soon. Maybe I’ll find some way to make pumpkin Rice Krispy Treats, what do you think?

pumpkin donuts

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Donuts

1 box of yellow cake mix
1 10-ounce can of pumpkin puree
1 tsp of cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp of nutmeg (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients, then add batter to donut pan (fill sections halfway), and bake for 10 minutes, or until you can poke with a toothpick and it comes out clean.

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August 31, 2014 by
Fashion

Halloween – Mary Poppins Costume

For my last birthday, Andy took me to see Saving Mr. Banks. I needed a Disney fix and to be honest, as an adult, I’m not as keen on the cartoons as I used to be. Mostly because they’re not as handcrafted as they used to be. Everything is so animated that I think we’re losing something.

And I’m not saying that the new movies are not bad, clearly it takes a long time to craft these works. I’m just saying, I’m a fan of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast.

So back to Mary Poppins. I was super excited when Disney announced their Saving Mr. Banks movie. And I loved it in theaters. I love it so much that I’ve actually watched it a few times since my birthday. And I know all the facts are completely right, but I still love the idea of the behind-the-scenes of how it was made and the story behind the books.

So that kind of inspired me to create this Mary Poppins costume for Halloween. Yes, again I’m using real fashion for this look. A bit more upscale, but if you have the items in your closet, go for it! Let me know what you want to see next.

Mary Poppins CostumeTheory White Button-Up | Liberty London Navy Pencil Skirt | AK Anne Klein Poppin Patent Pump | Totes Walking Umbrella | Earrings | Banded Satin Bow Tie – Red | Carpet Bag | Patent Leather Belt – Red
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August 30, 2014 by