Anthropologie Sale Bins!

I definitely love the shabby-chic aesthetic of Anthropologie but shopping there on a regular basis would do some serious damage to my credit! Thus, I have found a way to salvage all that is my pocketbook. I'm all for thrifting, ebaying and shopping the sale bins. A lot of times you can find the best deals online, rather than actually going to the store and rummaging your way through hoards of people and mountains of mismatched clothing and home goods. So, doing just that, I've found a few items that I think are worth sharing.

Brassica Butter Dish

$14.95

 Mutbilis Pillow

$49.95

Flourishing Valleys Bowl

$7.95

Small Victory Seed Tubes

$9.95

SPACE

I stumbled upon what has now become my absolute favorite boutique of my human experience. The place is called Space and if I had an inkling of cash flow, it goes without saying that my entire bank account might just be spent in Space.

The shop has got handmade jewelry, crafts, clothing, gifts for baby and tons of art. One of my favorite artists is featured there, Graham Franciose. 
                             

Not only does Space have a little some'n some'n for everyone, the shop is located smack dab in the middle of some of my favorite places to frequent. Agora, Brasil, Buffalo Exchange, Mint and more. If you're in Houston, definitely check this space out.

Etsy Shop Spotlight: Barnacle Bags

I found out about Etsy when I was on the hunt for Tegan Quin's infamous anatomical heart necklace. I knew that once I made my first purchase that I'd be hooked. Unfortunately, my bank account didn't quite agree with me and since then I've been limited to the ways of window shopping and quietly admiring from behind my macbook.

A seller I recently came across, Barnacle Bags, has the loveliest and rather affordable custom bags. Though some of the pieces are over $100, it's important to note that these are hand crafted goods and therefore one of a kind. Plus, a similar bag I had been eying at Urban Outfitters *cough Ecote Canvas Rucksack* was going for around $70 and lord knows I love me some UO but the quality isn't often up to snuff. Long story short, I for one believe that Barnacle Bags = quality + function + style.

 

Josie Maran Makeup

So I'm not a gigantic fan of gimmicky type products. I'm not someone who has to have all-natural everything. However, when it comes to the important stuff, I am unwavering in my stance. I am definitely a fan of staying away from as many chemicals as possible, thus my reason for eating as organically as I can. But this post is going to be about makeup that I've found that works for me, rather than against me.


I'm a proponent of doing one's own research, rather than just feeding into what we are told. I haven't done extensive research on Josie Maran's makeup line but I have done enough to know that for me, her make up is agreeable and actually worth the hype and the cost. Not that the cost is obscene but it's not drugstore equivalent either.


I love that Josie's products are infused with Argan Oil, which is evidently great for just about anything. It can be used on dry elbows, hair or as a moisturizer on the face. Her's is 100% organic too, which I dig.


Her powders do not have Talc, which is great for those who are allergic or sensitive to it. I personally do not have any sort of reaction to Talc, I simply avoid it due to it's carcinogenic nature and the fact that it's a cheap filler used in cosmetics. 


Fromt Left to Right: Matchmaker Foundation Powder, Sunspot Correcting Bronzer, Illuminating Powder, Lip Treatment.

Online Shop Spotlight: Nectar Clothing

I found Nectar back around Christmas time when I was fiercely hunting down a little black bag for my sister. I love the variety of style, selection and merchandise. It's the perfect online boutique and the prices are not ridiculous, which means great things for a college student like me! Here are a couple of items that caught my eye recently. And again, pardon the fact that a couple of these items are not really applicable to Texas weather, boo!

This cream satchel is lovely. I think it would be perfect for summer too, just because it looks lightweight and obviously very feminine.

 I love mittens, gloves, leg warmers, socks, etc. The list goes on and on. Anything related to cold weather is usually an automatic "yes please" in my book. I think these violet mittens are so cute!

Burgandy is one of my favorite colors for clothing. I quite like this knit pattern too. This sweater is a must.

I like this cardigan for the detailed collar and the high-low cut of the piece. I also love really snug sleeves so this sweater definitely meets my needs.

Now, I'm not usually one to wear peach but I think this dress also comes in black which is a bit more wearable, at least for me. The front of the dress is simple with not much detail and the back has this quite obvious cutout. 

Oh goodness, these platform heels are simply heaven. They are somewhat reminiscent of Litas but not quite as staggering. I'm usually kicking it in chucks or motorcycle boots, so I need to ease into the whole high-heel thannng.

Check out nectarclothing.com for more!

Emma Stone's Blonde Ambition

Okay, so I absolutely adore Emma Stone. She's one of the few leading ladies in Hollywood that I find respectable and charming. I feel as though she doesn't get as much exposure as she should, which is somewhat of a plus for me because it means that I stand a chance, woohoo! 

 *cue momentary break in reality* 

Anyway, I seem to be one of the few people that actually prefer her with her blonde tresses. That's actually saying a lot because I'm never a part of the "blondes have more fun" parade. I don't know, I just feel that she is so lusciously pale that the cool-toned blonde hair color really suits her much better than the mahogany red she's usually sporting. 

What do you guys think?  Is Blonde Emma as alluring as the sultry, dark-haired Emma?