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.

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!

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.

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

i wish i could stay and chat with you all about your plans for the weekend, but i’m off to chicago for my bridal shower! instead i leave you with some links i’ve been enjoying this week. have a good one!

+ i love this amazing mid-century modern home via black eiffel

+ compare and contrast: brings a huge smile to my face (via eighthourday)

+ bonnie’s resort 2011 picks are impeccable

+ comic sans just wants to party.

+ two posts from bloggers who inspired me this week: i couldn’t agree more with cathie’s pin it forward for “what home means to me”. and ana at grown-up shoesreminded me to look at the bright side.

image via ignant

the lovely work of leanne shapton

via words & eggs

We’re talking about what makes a perfect picnic over at Cup of Jo. Stop over and join the conversation!

image via the little big house

i’m obsessed with the idea of having bangs…again. i haven’t had them since college, and while they were cute, i cursed every time i had to pin them back before a run. but maybe i’ve matured enough to handle the extra attention they need. they’re just so flipping adorable. adorable enough to accept the fact that i would be inconvenienced by them now and then.

what do you think: to cut or not to cut? anyone out there loving or hating their decision to rock some bangs?

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i think i need to get a shade of red-orange lipstick. it’s a little difficult to find the right shade with my dark hair and light skin, but i’m determined to find one that works.

(i love the color the jcrew gals wear in this months catalog…)

BOOM! a mash up of colorful favorites from around the web. things were looking just a little too gray around here.

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love david neale’s work.

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