Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Last Minute Halloween Ideas...






Haven't come up with anything yet? Martha Stewart has some amazing no-sew ideas for costumes. I'm obsessed with all four. It looks like the white couture-clown is coffee filters? The rose garden is sweet and simple. I love the white picket fence headband; if only I had those curls to pull it off! I think I'm going to go with Medusa myself, it looks the easiest and I haven't had a creepy costume in a long time.

Halloween on the Runway

Last minute inspiration.....


image from Fashionista.com

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Boot Scoot

With Fall/Winter in full swing, boots just might be a part of your everyday wardrobe. The 2 Bandits makes these awesome boot accessories to dress up your kicks.

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Monday, October 27, 2008

2007 San Miguel Interiors

I should be in San Miguel. I don't know if I'll be blogging from Mexico, but I set up a few posts for the this week. Here's a peek from my trip to SMA last year...



I went to San Miguel for Spring Break with two of good friends from college. My grandmother, who dabbles in real estate down there, was asked by friend if she could house sit while she was in the states. It was great timing, because the week this lady needed a house sitter, three poor college students arrived by bus and saved the day. We got to stay at this amazing casita for free:) TRES ANGELITAS!

I'm going to try to walk you through the house.. Here's the front.... We pretty much died when we fund out our house was green and purple.


Walk into a nice outdoor courtyard, loved the cobalt blue chairs.


Looking up from the courtyard...


Step inside the first room: view to courtyard & fireplace...


Look to the other side of the room and see the interior courtyard with fountain...


Next room: adorable, tiled kitchen...


Kitchen table with skylights...



Going upstairs with cheerful walls...


Master bedroom, where we all slept and sometimes watched weird television ....



View from the roof...



and there you have it! I'm going to try to get some good pictures of my gramndmother's house. It's much more muted and mature, without losing its Mexican flavor. Adios chicos.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Be Back Soon!


Well, tomorrow morning I'm peace'n out for a 20 hour bus ride to San Miguel de Allende (SMA). I'm really excited/nervous to see what's in store for me. My grandmother, who has lived there off and on for 15 years, says you basically have to create your own jobs in SMA. I'm hoping I'll come back with a few opportunities in mind and some new friends my near-future home.

I'm not sure if I'll have the chance to blog from Mexico this week, but I assure you I've set up a couple of posts for next week so you guys don't forget about me. The nerd in me is really pumped that Mexico move will give me more interesting things to blog about. Have a great weekend! Adios my loves.

Photo from SMA 2007 by Chelsey Dyer.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Hey, It Stopped Raining...




So, for the past two months I've looked up the weather forcast for San Miguel and every single day has had a little rain/lightning icon. So I looked up when the raining season would be over and to my luck and surprise it's this very week. Clear skies from here on out. Looks like I'll be packing my sunnies and leaving the umbrella at home.

I am soooo excited. I feel bad for my traveling sidekick, he'll be sitting on a 20-hour bus ride with a broken ankle and crutches. He insists that the show must go on. What a trooper.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Superficial Crushes

Wow. These last days at work are making me want to end my life. I. Am. So. Bored. Hey, here's some candy: