bit of color

After seeing these black-tipped nails (from Thakoon's runway look) in the October issue of Elle, I decided to give them a try myself.

Prognosis: pretty cute!
It's easy for your black part (or whatever color you choose) to get a little bigger and a little bigger as you go over it to try and get it even, so beware of that. I used a nail art pen (Sally Hansen from Walmart) and I didn't do a topcoat on my left hand cause I was waiting until I did my right (full disclosure: I was going to talk my husband into it when he got home from work, ha!). Anyway, I washed my hands or did dishes or something and the black washed off! What?! So beware of that, topcoat it as soon as you get it right!!

I also like these where the black is straight accross. 

And this take on a french where you leave your "moons" au naturel.

arrows arrows everywhere

Is it Hunger Games or Moonrise Kingdom that's helped arrows to shoot up in popularity? (See what I did there...)

Either way, here are a few favorite pointers on my radar.

clockwise from top:

tote bag

craft paper print

sweet cushion cover

ups & downs black & white print

bright cell phone case

makeup pouch (cute gift!)

travel mug

 onesie for your hippest baby friend

fun-colored enamel ring

a t-shirt for the dudes

a shirtdress i'm thinking of getting!

I also like this necklace AND...

you can download these arrow brushes to use in Photoshop (see mine in hot pink above?) for free from Creature Comforts blog.

street style: hi-low Kristen

Name: Kristen
Fave blogs: Dooce and Dear Baby

"I find inspiration in everyday life. It may be a magazine spread, a commercial, a group of girls at Starbucks or someone in my own office - yes Jacquelle, I mean you!"

"Style is personal, like a fingerprint. No two people have the same style. It may be similar, but there will always be subtle differences that make each person unique."

hi-low hem dress: Target

heels: Steve Madden via DSW

necklace: Etsy

7 things...

1. Ponte pencil skirts!  You would be surprised at how flattering these can be on a variety of people. Normally I'm into greys and olives for fall, but this year I've been attracted to navy, red & mustard the most. And royal blue.
2. Chartreuse cords
3. A blousy tunic with an arrow print
4. Polka dot jeggings
5. This dress is soooo Joan Holloway
6. A 3-quarter sleeve sweatshirt seems pretty boring, but you'd be surprised how many ways this would look cute! I want it.
7. Printed pants. I hate that my photoshopping cut these off, they are a cropped sort of cigarette pant. Would be really great with a chunky knit or a peplum top. I would even make em work with that sweatshirt!

*All items spotted at Target in Texarkana

soundtrack appreciation

Do you ever see a preview and the music is just so perfect that you're really moved by it and you know you HAVE to see the movie?

That's how i feel about this preview (trailer?) for Being Flynn, with Robert DeNiro and Paul Dano. The song that does it for me is Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes. I can't find the shorter version that I originally saw, but here is the full length preview:



Julianne Moore! Olivia Thirlby! I haven't seen it yet but it's on my list.


PS- Another preview where the music really hits the mark. (So much that I bought that Muse song at the end)