i am totally crushing over the high-fashion banter on the hysterically funny blog the man repeller. side-splitting laughter ensued post after post, as she scrupulously recounts the most obnoxious trends we love to love (or hate), and send men running for the hills. i mean, let’s be serious. we’ve all been there. this girl is speaking straight to my boyfriend-jean-wearing heart.

just to be thorough, here is the definition, so you can properly add the word to your vocab.

man·re·pell·er1  [mahn-ree-peller]
–noun
outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.
–verb (used without object),-pell·ing, -pell·ed.
to commit the act of repelling men:

Girl 1: What are you wearing tonight?
Girl 2: My sweet lime green drop crotch utility pants
Girl 1: Oh, so we’re man repelling tonight?
*DISCLAIMER: the above conversation took place in this room 5 minutes ago.

all images via via the man repeller

discovered via esdelope

thank you for all of your kind comments last week. it seems that things got pretty hectic around here mid-week, and blogging had to be pushed to the back of my mind. suddenly, it was the weekend, and i was getting ready for two very close friends of mine to come visit. friday, saturday, and sunday were grand; we did some exploring at a few estate sales and hunt & gather, ate at hot plate, hosted a little pizza party at my place, and spent the latter part of saturday night sitting Indian-style on my bed, chatting about the things girls chat about, like we were all in college again.

i spent a little time browsing the web last night while attempting to actually finish our registry… but i wound up collecting a folder of images that caught my eye… you know the kinds of pictures that don’t make a cohesive post but are quite lovely on their own. i’m a bit long-winded today, and the thought of editing my thoughts (and these images) just doesn’t feel right today. i hope you enjoy them as much as i do. happy monday!


wooden lights via oh joy, cat-eye make up via studded hearts, peacoat via this is glamorous, leather skirt via le fashion, wide brim hat via knight cat, black maxi dress via shoptometrist, all other images via convoy post here. note about all convoy images: if you know where these original sources are, please let me know, as they are not linked in this tumblr blog.

another busy day here! nick and i are off to the court house to get our marriage license and grab a celebratory lunch. woo hoo!

image via ffffound

popping in to say “hi!” and to let you know that laura lombardi is having an online sale! she has teamed with Your Daily Thread to offer a 20% discount when you use the code: YDT20 upon checkout. head on over and check it out… i have my eyes on this lovely number.

busy day here! we’ll chat soon.
thanks jessica!

i’ve been obsessing over feminine, vintage-inspired undergarments lately. these spotted on everything fabulous are at the tipy-top of my list.

can you believe that these are single-use, biodegradable and compostable plates!? these beauties are made from tree-free materials (sugar cane fiber, bamboo, and reed pulp). so lovely. the maru collection was designed by WASARA.

via graphic exchange

wouldn’t this vase be pretty in your kitchen window? repurposing beautiful things always makes my heart pitter-patter.

by beach house living via from me to you.

note to self: pull out those clothes you reserved for special occasions. pair them with a casual cardigan and boots. feel clever. then thank the girls at wildfox for being so inspiring.

image via ilovewildfox

also seen on {a glamorous little side project}

hello from san francisco! i’m currently sprawled out on my hotel couch, catching up on email, tending to an unflattering sunburn, and enjoying a little glass of white wine. this state of relaxation feels amazing, considering the whole slew of things that came up unexpectedly last week. i’ll spare you the details but i can tell you that posting will be light this week, as we are on a photo shoot with an aggressive timeline, and limited internet access. i’ll try my best to find some time to pop in when i can! and if bay area readers have any suggestions for a great spot for saturday brunch, i would be forever grateful. we’ll be right smack in the middle of downtown.

lastly, please take a few minutes to help out Women’s World Health Initiative stay in the running to receive a $20,000 grant from Chase Community Giving on Facebook. Click here to vote! they need your vote by tonight to stay in the running. help them continue their commitment to provide relief, medical care, education, and empowerment to women in developing countries.

have a fantastic monday!
image here.

i’m looking for ties for our wedding party and i bookmarked these from fieldguided after spotting them at little winter. while they may not be formal enough for our groomsmen, i’m thinking they would make a nice gift for my mister.

loving the shape (and edginess) of Jean-Michel Cazabat’s Penny wedge.

via elle blog

i spent monday indulging in my favorite vice, hours upon hours of mad men! i’m eagerly anticipating season 4 and this month’s la times magazine cover feature has me all the more giddy to see the series return to tv. i often notice that men and women differ when it comes to defining what they view as “sexy”. now that’s a whole other can of worms, but it is pretty apparent that christina has that certain something about her that men and women can both ogle over.

wow. it’s only 12:30 here and today has already been a doozy! i’m signing off early to enjoy the long weekend. what are you up to this weekend? i’m looking forward to having some summery cocktails on the lake and doing a little bit of cooking! i’m feeling particularly inspired to get back in the kitchen, thanks to the lovely women who showered me with gifts last weekend. and get this- my amazing sister found a 1961 addition of Mastering the Art of French Cooking at a thrift store and graciously gifted it to me. the original owner included her own notes and considerations, it’s the sweetest thing! I can’t wait to cook her some beef bourguignon when she comes to visit.

have a good one!

image via everything you love to hate via imgspark