Neon swirls:
Pink and a stray glitter nail:
Summer dots:
Modern dots:
Friday, March 30, 2012
FiveThingsFriday: Pintererst nails
Gray with glitter:
Neon swirls:
Pink and a stray glitter nail:
Summer dots:
Modern dots:
Neon swirls:
Pink and a stray glitter nail:
Summer dots:
Modern dots:
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
SundaySips: "Mad Men" Sangria
Tonight is our "Mad Men" Season 5 premiere party. It's a potluck of sorts, where our friends will each bring a '60s-inspired drink or snack. One of the drinks I got up early to make this morning is a "Mad Men" Ginger Sangria.
Here's what you need:
1 bottle red wine (I went with a $9 pinot noir, but you could probably get by with something even cheaper.)
2 oranges
2 lemons
2 limes
1 Granny Smith apple
2 tablespoons sugar
2 shots of gin
16 oz. bag of frozen peaches
16 oz. bag of frozen pineapple
4 cups of ginger ale
Pour wine into punch bowl.
Cut one of each citrus fruit in half and squeeze juices into bowl.
Slice the remaining citrus and apple into small slices and add to mixture.
Add sugar and gin. Let cool overnight in the fridge
Before serving, add bag of frozen fruits and ginger ale.
I adapted this recipe from here.
Here's what you need:
1 bottle red wine (I went with a $9 pinot noir, but you could probably get by with something even cheaper.)
2 oranges
2 lemons
2 limes
1 Granny Smith apple
2 tablespoons sugar
2 shots of gin
16 oz. bag of frozen peaches
16 oz. bag of frozen pineapple
4 cups of ginger ale
Pour wine into punch bowl.
Cut one of each citrus fruit in half and squeeze juices into bowl.
Slice the remaining citrus and apple into small slices and add to mixture.
Add sugar and gin. Let cool overnight in the fridge
Before serving, add bag of frozen fruits and ginger ale.
I adapted this recipe from here.
Friday, March 23, 2012
FiveThingsFriday: Reasons I wish I had long hair
For the past, oh, 10 years or so I've been in a perpetual state of "growing out my hair." What that actually means is that I grow my hair to that really annoying shoulder-length-and-it-doesn't-look-good stage, find a cute short haircut and bring it to my stylist with a sheepish smile and say, "I'm ready to just cut it all off." Yes, all three inches of it. So anyway, I'm back on my kick of wanting long hair and here are five good reasons why:
Fishtail braids:
Top knots:
Long braids:
Ombre ends:
Milkmaid braids:
Fishtail braids:
Top knots:
Long braids:
Ombre ends:
Milkmaid braids:
FridayFavorites: Pinners
There is a group of ladies on Pinterest that I am almost always guaranteed to repin. They have impeccable taste and fun style, and I high encourage you to follow them.
Lauren @ with Two Cats
A few of my favorite Lauren pins:
Britta Trygstad
A few of my favorite Britta pins:
Teresa O'Day
A few of my favorite Teresa pins:
Kate @ Wit + Delight
A few of my favorite Kate pins:
Cristen Voeltz
A few of my favorite Cristen pins:
Moorea Seal
A few of my favorite Moorea pins:
Lauren @ with Two Cats
A few of my favorite Lauren pins:
Britta Trygstad
A few of my favorite Britta pins:
Teresa O'Day
A few of my favorite Teresa pins:
Kate @ Wit + Delight
A few of my favorite Kate pins:
Cristen Voeltz
A few of my favorite Cristen pins:
Moorea Seal
A few of my favorite Moorea pins:
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
WomenOfWednesday: Women of Mad Men
This is a new weekly feature here on OliveObserver about the women who inspire us. Feel free to post your own woman of Wednesday in the links.
This week, it's the women of "Mad Men."
The workplace has changed for women in many ways, and this show is such a reminder of how thankful we can be to those who endured the "olden days" of sexism and discrimination.
To Betty Draper: Despite many character flaws, you had the guts to walk away from an unhappy marriage riddled with infidelity.
To Joan Harris: You embrace your curves and you aren't afraid to show men you're better at their jobs than they are.
To Peggy Olson: You embrace being the only woman in the room and stand up for what you believe in while maintaining your sweet charm and vast loyalty.
I salute you all, for living in a mad world with some truly mad men.
This week, it's the women of "Mad Men."
The workplace has changed for women in many ways, and this show is such a reminder of how thankful we can be to those who endured the "olden days" of sexism and discrimination.
To Betty Draper: Despite many character flaws, you had the guts to walk away from an unhappy marriage riddled with infidelity.
To Joan Harris: You embrace your curves and you aren't afraid to show men you're better at their jobs than they are.
To Peggy Olson: You embrace being the only woman in the room and stand up for what you believe in while maintaining your sweet charm and vast loyalty.
I salute you all, for living in a mad world with some truly mad men.
WardrobeWednesday: Colored jeans
I already have a few pairs of colored jeans, and even though I'm fairly brave when it comes to fashion choices I often find myself wondering what to wear with them.
Some inspiration:
Some inspiration:
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