Wednesday, June 12, 2013

New Home Sneak Peak

As most of you know,  my husband and I just bought a house and moved to the suburbs!

But before we get into the sneak peak, stop reading and check out my latest video here. Then come back and continue :)

It has been so much fun buying new furniture, and picking out paint colors, not to mention the endless amount of homemade cookies from our neighbors! I decided for this weeks post, I'd give you a quick sneak of some of my home spaces. Expect full on room tours and finished looks as soon as I get them done.

This week, our hard wood flooring is being installed, my closet is being designed and there is way more unpacking to be done, so slowly but surely Ill get the rooms done and post.  

 I bought this set on this Etsy shop about year ago and am totally obsessed. I have a pretty modern + clean style when it comes to my home but I also really love throwing in some rustic pieces as well! This piece is sitting in a pretty rad nook in my kitchen. We are thinking about building a breakfast bench for some extra seating and casual dining.
 I love me some mason jars. I actually buy them in packs of 12 at my local grocery store, throw away the lids and use them as our normal everyday glassware. I think its fun, easy + unique. I also can never have a nice refreshment without my swirly festive straws. You can find them at Target in packs of 4, I like to stock up on them so I have a variety of colors, but they are plastic and reusable, so just throw them in the dishwasher and you are good to go.

I bought these handmade salt + pepper pots from this Etsy shop! I love how simple they are, not to mention they make cooking way easier... I think... I don't cook, but it seems as though these would be handy. I placed them on top of my stove top.
We have a pretty large sectional couch that is unbelievably comfortable, I like to spruce any couch up with textured pillows. I think it adds such a chic and unique look to an otherwise functionally plain furniture piece. The big ruffle one in the back is by Cynthia Rowley, the 2 ruffled swirl pillows and the taupe diamond  pillow are Ralph Lauren and the Grey Print Pillow is Nathan Berkus. 
I'm beyond excited for my closet, I have two actually. This is just one half of the one big closet and then on the other side of the bathroom is another walk in closet,  my husband is making the smaller walk in a dedicated shoe closet (he knows the way to my heart) and this closet we are actually tearing down the wall with the door and putting big beautiful french doors for way easier access.
I love using apothecary jars to store anything. I have a few on top of my jewelry armoire that I put 'like colored' nail polishes in. I have a few more tall ones like these that I need to unpack and store the rest of my nail polishes.  I think it's such a fun way to store something that you use often. You can get them at Home Goods for a very small price.
We cant forget Muffin. She is loving her new big green backyard with trees and flowers.


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Styling Florals | 3 Ways

Spring + Summer Trends call for my favorite print: the Floral! From the runway to every boutique I walk by, floral print is being thrown at everyone, not that im complaining. I'm the girl that tries to get away with floral print when it's snowing outside.

The great thing about florals, is that you can pair it with so many different things. I put together 3 effortless, yet stylish ways to pair florals on the daily.

To see the entire lookbook, see my video here!

Florals + Graphic Tee's are my favorite way to throw together an outfit. It pulls together my boho girly side with my favorite rock vibe. You don't have to have a floral blazer to pull of this look, any great floral layering item will do
Blazer: Francescas  .  Tee: Daily Look
 Florals + Bold Prints is the easiest way to style your florals, if you don't want to be so forward with your outfit but want to try out florals anyway, I suggest starting with this subtle option. I took a pair of my favorite floral denim  and paired it with just a plain blouse. So easy, you can pair them with any color depending on what your floral print looks like. Throw on a bold shoe and you are ready to go. 
Tee: Target  .  Denim: Forever 21
  Florals + The Mixed Print is another great option. Be careful though, florals can't be paired with every print, it's best to stick with polka dots and stripes on this one. I chose my favorite flowy floral dress and threw on a polka dot vest for a little more of a pop.  
Dress:  Georgiu  .  Vest: Madewell
 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

My Week in Pictures

This week I went to home sweet San Diego for a little R&R, fun in the sun and a friend's wedding! I'm the girl that packs 2 large suitcases to the brim and then needs to buy another suitcase to fit in all the shopping bags on the way  back, (WHY DOES THIS ALWAYS HAPPEN TO ME??) Kudos to my dear sweet and very strong husband who now just rolls with it and carries the bags like a champ.

To see What I Wore, check out my video here!

First things first, the second I land and get my bags I either have to eat some clam chowder on the harbor from Anthony's or go straight to Sushi Deli 3 and eat my heart out of the best sushi I can surely guarantee you will ever have. I of course have to stop by my favorite boutiques in La Jolla, I can't leave without at least saying 'hi', and by saying 'hi' I think we know what I really mean.

Del Mar Shopping. Are we even surprised? 
Shooting some Youtube Footage
Found these amazing 3D animal rings. Obsessed is an understatement.
Scored these Michael Kors Gold Wedges from Nordy's. Easily the most proud I have ever been. 
Taking some breaks to instagram... naturally
Bag from Francesca's. Easily the most amazing clutch I have ever laid my eyes on. 
Roller Skating is my all time favorite thing.. other than shopping. I was so excited to take out these bad boys again. In Denver people think I'm weird + in San Diego I fit right in :)
Shooting more Youtube footage.


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

DIY Flower Crown + Lookbook

Flower Crowns are a staple piece for my Spring + Summer Wardrobe. They are bohemian, delicate and super easy to make and wear. Below are some behind the scenes and extra shots from my DIY Flower Crown + Lookbook video on my Youtube Channel. Click here to watch the entire video!

Want to win a flower crown of your own to rock during summer? Check out how at the end of this post.

Materials needed: Wire, Needle Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Suede Lace + Fake Flowers








**WIN A FLOWER CROWN**
  • Four winners will receive a flower crown to add to their summer wardrobe
  • This giveaway is international 
  • Winner will be announced on my Facebook page so make sure you go "like" 'Glam Mandie Fashion' Page (Link in side bar)
  • You must be subscribed to my Youtube Page and Follow my blog (upper right corner)
  • Comment below with what you would pair a flower crown with and leave your email address and First + Last name
  • Winner will be announced June 1st
  • Good Luck! 




Sunday, May 5, 2013

Nailspiration: Mint, Black + Studs

This week my boredom got the best of me and I decided to sit down and pimp out my nails. I used to design my nails with cool studs and geometric shapes all of the time, but with my recent crazy mode life, I haven't been able to keep up. So monochromatic, one color nails it's been.  I was so excited to have time, so I first went through my latest Vogue and W magazine to draw some inspiration from the latest runway trends, editorial stories, you get the point. I took a great color combo, some circle studs and started to slowly, and somewhat steadily, make my nails over. Off with the boring and in with the best worn accessory. You don't have to go spend a fortune getting your nails done, just keep trying until you get it right.. that's what Nail Polish Remover is for!


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Nicole by OPI Razzle Dazzler . Essie Mint Candy Apple . Kiss Nail Art Skinny Tip . Pixi;s Gold Glimmer




Sunday, April 28, 2013

New York City

I have often said that I belong in New York City more than I do in LA or San Diego... needless to say much more than I do in Denver. I recently went back to my favorite city and was instantly reminded of how much I love it. The impatience, the fashion, the people, the architecture. I had a blast and spent most my time shopping (are you even surprised?) I met a lot of fun new people, stayed in a hotel looking over the city and went and saw Spiderman on Broadway.. can we even forget the endless amount of 99 cent pizza... dare I even remind you that pizza is my favorite food? I flew back into Denver and swiftly jumped into my husbands arms begging him yet again to abandon the home search in the mountains and move to the city that never sleeps. Some day. Until then I'll just visit over and over and over again. I compiled a video of my main outfits of the week, 4 or 5 out of the 100. I will be posting my NYC Haul video next week so stay tuned.












Sunday, April 21, 2013

I Heart Spring Tag!

If you aren't excited for spring that I don't know what's wrong with you!!
Check out my I Heart Spring Tag to see what I'm excited about when it comes to all things spring! 
I was tagged by 4 lovely YouTube Ladies who's videos are linked in the description box of my video so make sure to check them out!

What are you most looking forward to for spring?
Like. Subscribe. Happy Spring.




Monday, March 11, 2013

Carrie Diaries Fashion Inspiration

80's? Color? Print? Carrie Bradshaw? IM IN!!!
If you havent seen the new prequel series to Sex in the City titled The Carrie Diaries, then stop what you are doing (after reading/watching this post) and go DVR it ASAP.  If you are like me in the sense of having a hole in your heart only Sex in the City can fill, then this show is a good filler. No, its not Sex in the City, and no it's not racey and scandelous and sexy and filled to the brim with expensive shoes, hot men and martinis... But it's just right. The fashion is fab: totally 80's in a hot fashion way, definitely not in a gaudy costume party way. The music is so fun, and the characters are adorbs. So check out this fashion Colab video I did inspired COMPLETELY by fashion from the Carrie Diaries!


See Video Here

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