Trivia Night

I've always been a huge fan of Jeopardy and almost any other trivia game. For a change, I'm headed to a local bar tonight for...get this...Seinfeld trivia. I'm currently prepping my brain via YouTube and iMDB so that I could, at the very least, stand a small chance against the die hard fans. Wish me a ton of luck! I leave you with my all-time favorite clip. "Don't steal my jokes."

Hello, Friday

Finally, Friday! Didn't it just feel like the longest week in record? This weekend, we're celebrating my boyfriend's birthday (we're only 9 days apart) so it will be a blast eating cupcakes for a second weekend in a row! No guilt. Ever. And here are my favorite links from around the interweb this week:

The happiest animals in the world!

Eeekk only more 45 days until the special edition Domino issue comes out

A lovely reminder to just step back and breathe

Drooling over everything here, but especially putting this on my weekend to-do

Solid tips for you photographers out there and free courses if you want to become one!

I want everything on this inspiration board, including the mermaid flask

P.S. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

photo viz buzzfeed & dooce

How Do You Save?

I think that all of you can relate to the money struggles of a twenty-something. I'd much rather be going out to eat at all the fabulous restaurants in the city, vacationing abroad, or shopping without any reservations. Even though I save a set amount from each check for long-term savings, I end up just transferring it out. Oops! Do you have any good (and semi-easy) money-saving tricks?

image via ladies and gentlemen

Home Inspiration: Jane Aldridge

Spotted the new home of Judy Aldridge on one of my fav blogs and couldn't help but follow the link trail to see that Jane Aldridge also posted photos of her first apartment. Isn't it glorious? Love the perfect mix of tribal-glam she's got going on. Bravo!

Facts of Life

Wiser words have never been said. 

photo via instagram / pinterest

Hello, Friday

Any fun plans for the weekend?  Welp, it's MY BIRTHDAY...and I'm going to shout it from the rooftops while eating Funfetti cake.  Lots of fun to be had, starting at 5:30 PM.  In the meantime, here's a round-up of my fav links this week:

Can't help but be so excited for Linsanity, everywhere

Ohhhh, DYI stir sticks for a fancy party!

The prettiest of pretty polka dot curtains - via the sweetest occasion

She's so stunning with her gold-toed pumps!

I would not be opposed to one of these gorgeous cakes

Enjoy and be safe! xx

photo via pinterest

The Beach Girls

All this mild winter weather has just made me overlook every sweater in my wardrobe for the past 4 weeks.  I'm ready for summer, not even spring, and I'm not afraid to show it.  I've already started my bikini hunt and stumbled upon the cutest things EVER. Bustier tops, high waist bottoms...practically a man's worst nightmare. For me? Heaven.

via Madewell (my love) images 1 & 2

EXPLAIN & STOP SOPA + PIPA

I haven't posted in MONTHS, but I've still been keeping my finger on the pulse of our little blogosphere.  Couldn't help but post this YouTube video explaining the implications of SOPA and PIPA on our world that we've so carefully molded.  Please take a total of 11 minutes out of your day to watch this video and sign the petition over at Google: https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/

In the long run, the time you take to do those two things will be worth the while.

XO,
V

Hello, Gorgeous

Few words can describe this rose beauty by Kelly Wearstler.

Matte Black Nails

beyond.

image via bleach black

Trashing Emails

I feel liberated!  Say goodbye to all my unread Gmail messages.  10,000 to be exact!  In the trash they go, but how long will my inbox be clean for?  TBD.

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Orange Nails

No time for blogging, but I couldn't help but send an S.O.S. for this nail color name.  Does anyone know?  xx

J.Crew Fall 2011

This collection exemplifies all the things I believe in.  Hello, animals, stripes, poppy colors, and pretty pants!

Inspiration: The Great Gatsby!  May need a re-read to refresh my memory...

Rooftop Gardens

I really want one to plant some rosemary, lavender, and tomatoes. Bees and bunnies included.

photos the selby

Hello, Friday

Friday is finally here!  Any good plans this weekend?  I'm working on some projects for school and work, but hoping to get in some R&R at some point.  "Hoping" being the keyword!  Here's a tiny list of my weekly round-up of favorites this week:

This list of the 50 most stylish New Yorkers is dead on.

How amazing would a dinner on this train be?

Swooning over these dreamy shots taken by an 18 year old!

I'm with you on these Zara picks, girlfriend.

Super fun wrapping paper for anyone!

photo via flickr

Inspiration: Dhurrie

Dear Dhurrie Sofa,
You are too cool for words.  I think you would look really neat in my future living room, navy walls and all.  Throw some jewel-toned pillows on you and call it a day.  How's that sound?

Xo,
Val

Cube Mate

Kind of obsessing over this Rubik Bracelet at Maryam Nassir Zadeh.  Not only is it super cute, but I would imagine it would help distract you during a very boring business meeting.  Hooray!  And, if you can't lay down $368 for it, there's always the original:

Up, Up, and Away

Just a few weeks ago I saw Up for the very first time.  I cried until my eyes were puffed, and hours later, decided I needed to own it, and watched it again only 12 hours later.  Now, weeks later, someone posts this real life experiment based on the movie!  I am beyond.  How fun would it be to be a part of this?

via eugene/my modern met

Redonk

Made to order: holy cow.

CHL

Cutie

Ooshie wooshie woo, aren't you a little cutie?

Catherine Lender