Walking in the Rain...

One of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday afternoon is taking a walk with a good audio book - and the worse the weather the better.  I like to say that there is no bad weather, only bad clothing, so I put together a few rainy day outfits that go with my favorite audio books.  

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1) Sherlock Holmes - The Rediscovered Railway Mysteries

TV Sherlock telling stories about victorian Sherlock as Watson? I don't need to explain why I like this, do I?  As for the outfit, go with muted colors, a classic trench jacket, some high wellies, top it of with a cool hat, and you'll feel like you're solving the case alongside  Holmes and Watson. 

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2) Casanova - The Venetian Years 

"Read by Benedict Cumberbatch" should be all you need to know, but all kidding aside, it's quite amazing (and hot). Wear a comfy sweater dress under a military trench, and pair it with classic riding boots, and floral or lace tights to make the look more romantic. 

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3) Nancy Drew 

I know they're for kids, but so fun and relaxing - I'll never be too old for them. To get the Nancy Drew look, go with pastel skinny jeans, a cozy sweater, cute wellies (the bows are a must), a parka, and - because Nancy is always prepared for everything -  an umbrella (choose a striped or plaid one - the preppier the better).

So what is your favorite way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon?  Let me know, comment below!

Peace, Love and Sunshine Thunderstorms
Laura (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

Pretty Little Valentine

I started my Valentine's Day with Pretty Little Liars, and the first thing that caught my eye  was Hanna's gorgeous red Tweed Jacket:

The jacket  can be found at Tory Burch and  is currently on sale. But it's not the only red thing that stood out in the episode.  If you don't wanna splurge on a new  coat, take a clue from Spencer and  spice up your old one with some red hot details - like sewing on your buttons with red thread:

Happy Valentine's Day!

Peace, Love and Sunshine

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Hare and Hounds

First of let me apologize for the lack of updates, but now that my last exam is over I'm gonna make up for it. The exam was a lively discussion about  the roles of women in detective stories - yeah they gave me a grade for talking about Irene Adler and Nancy Drew, needless to say that I aced it ;)  

...so now it's time for some celebratory shopping. And what's better than shoes? While I was searching the interwebs for a pair of army green Wellies, I stumbled across Joules. I'm no stranger to the brand, in fact I own a couple of the adorable polos with the little hare emblem, but I had no idea about the cuteness of their Wellies:

Does it get any cuter than this?  If I didn't already own a pair of Navy Hunters I would have ordered the navy/yellow ones without thinking twice...but since I really don't need two pair of navy rainboots I  ordered the green bow booties.  Now it just needs  to get a little warmer so I can wear them...

...with the amazing fake fur parka (the fur lining's removable) I found at Benetton. Hey it was on my way home, and on sale for only 99 euros...

(excuse the quality) 

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura  (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

                                              

January Loves

I know I didn't post any december loves, simply because the list would have been pretty much identical to the November post. But it's a new year with new obsessions.  So here we go...

Fashion:

• H&M Fleece hoodie: I got this one on sale for 9.99, and I can't stop wearing it. I usually despise (no that word choice is not too strong) anything purple,  but I love this one enough to make an exception...it's just so cuddly.
• Wolfgang Joop Booties:  They are so comfy, pretty, and wintery. And the color goes with everything.
• Ralph Lauren Flare Jeans: I bought those Ralph Lauren Denim&Supply jeans because the price was awesome (on sale for 50 bucks). But after wearing them a couple of times, I am loving them!  I own a couple of boyfriend jeans by the brand  but never bothered to try other styles - big mistake!  They fit like a glove and are ridiculously comfortable. Go down a size or two though as they tend to run rather big.  
• Burberry Brit Down Coat: I'm living in the  black one I got for Christmas, it's the longer version of the pictured one and it's perfect in every single way. 

Beauty:

• OPI  In the Spot-Light Pink (Femme de Cirque Collection): Usually I don't get excited about polish that's not either black or dark enough to pass at black...so this very light  pink really stands out in my collection. But it has the most amazing finish I've ever seen, it almost makes my hands look porcelain doll-ish - and not in a creepy way.  
• Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Stain:  I just discoved this lip stain a few weeks ago, and it's amazing. It gives a nice touch of color while still looking natural - and the marker design is so cool!  

Entertainment:

• Chuck: This January is the month of Chuck, let's celebrate it before it disappears  from our TV screens (but not out hearts) for good.  
• Hot Tub Time Machine: Mock me all you want, but I adore this movie. It's gold. And totally beats the Hangover.
• Take Me Home Tonight: Another 80s themed movie. Shocker. And as silly as the movie is I like to believe that everyone should try a little doing instead of thinking every once in a while.  

So what are you loving this January? Let me know, comment below!

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

...Here we go again

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  And there's no better way to start this then with some New Year's resolutions, right?

1) The biggest of them all: CUT BACK ON THE COFFEE!  ...it's horrible for me! It messes up my skin, keeps me up at night, and therefore ruins my chances of getting up early enough to enjoy on a nice morning run...

And yet it only took me only 38 hours to break that resolution. But whatcha gonna do?

2) Spend less on clothes...  Yeah I broke that one even faster. This story involves a  gorgeous Free People sweater, and a cotton candy pink colored denim shirt on ASOS. But as one of you pointed out I wouldn't be me without that habbit.

3) Watch Gone With The Wind from beginning to end in one sitting - As shocking as it is I never saw the whole movie from beginning to end, but it's sure gonna happen this year.

4) Attend (or in the best case scenario host) a murder mystery dinner party - I don't care for the food though, just give me a dead body in a mansion and I'm good.

5) Pick up photography again - this is something I've always been into, but sadly I've abandoned it a little, and would love to find the time to get back into it (it would also make me feel better about that ridiculously expensive Canon that's collecting dust on my bookshelf...yikes)

6) Build a time machine...so many reasons.  

So what are your New Year's resolutions? And did you already break some of them? Let me know, comment below!

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura 

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Christmas in Pictures

Here's the tree, the food, the wrapping paper massacre, and the trying on my presents in the middle of the night picture...enjoy!

My fave ornament: the peacock

Moose shaped chicken...genius

The most beautiful mess of the year

...where's the snow?

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura 

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O.O.T.D: My Favorite Christmas Story...

He met her up in Delaware in 1937, She was wearing red lipstick to match her pretty dress....

I figured it was about time to post an outfit of the day with this dress...'cause I am a little obsessed with it, and would probably wear it everyday if I didn't have to wash it every once in a while....   

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Navy and red have always been my fave colors to wear, and ever since I saw Troian Bellisario wear this dress on Pretty Little Liars I had to have it!  It looks so fabulously effortless and goes with pretty much everything.  I especially love to wear it with my new Tommy Hilfiger boots (an amazing early Christmas present) and  a simple caban jacket - just add some matching cozy accessories and you're good to go Christmas shopping or, you know...whatever...

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura 

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Dear Santa...

Don't we all have that one ultimate Christmas wish  list?  Well here's mine just for fun...but if you wanna get me something from it  that's cool too ;)

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1) Burberry Prorsum Down Coat – Rachel Bilson has this, and while that is usually reason enough to want it,  it's also simply gorgeous...and you all know how I feel about Burberry.

2) Michael Kors Runway Chronograph in Chocolate – as in the color, not made out of chocolate ...althought I wouldn't be opposed to that either.  

3) Tartan Biker Jacket – two words:  plaind cool 

4) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Anthology (Vinyl Box Set) – This would make the best present ever!  ...especially because I would never spend that much on a box set myself when I already have half of the songs on my iPod...but it's so awesome!

5) Nike Air Pegasus+ 28 – I have the 27s, and they are by far the best running shoes I ever owned...so I wouldn't mind an upgrade. 

6) Yee-Haute Necklace from Modcloth – it's just cute.

7) Crosley Keepsake USB Turntable – I've wanted one of these for the longest time, and if I had it I could finally send my beloved record player into a well deserved  retirement.  

8) Nike Monica Yoga bag – I love the color, the design, and how roomy this bag is. It could easily double as a weekender.  

So what are some of your dream Christmas presents?  Let me know, comment below!

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura 

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