Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day to all my followers!



My mom is practically a recycling Nazi, so nothing goes into the trash without an inspection.  Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.  It's the least we can do for our planet.

Today is the day to actually take the time to smell the roses, walk barefoot in the grass, or even just listen to the birds sing.  Happy Earth Day (and Friday)!

<3 Michelle

Exchanging Excuses

Yesterday, I received a (very) late birthday present from my cousins that I liked, but would never use.

I received:

Vera Bradley "Caitlyn" in Baroque

Don't get me wrong, its an adorable bag... for a toddler.  It's not the style I do not like, its the size.  It is only 7 inches by 4 inches.

I have never been in the position to return or exchange a gift except if I was getting a different size in clothing, and I feel very guilty for exchanging my gift.

New Bag (Exchanged):

Vera Bradley "Tote" in Baroque

I really liked the pattern, so I did not change it, but I do not have any ideas on what to tell my cousin who took a long time to pick it out.  (The only reason I know this is because my mom was talking to my aunt who said that they exchanged what they got me before to get me the "Caitlyn" instead.)  So I feel guilty.  Very guilty.

Now I am  in between a rock and a hard place because I am not sure if I should tell her that I exchanged her gift.  Final Decision:  I am going to call to thank them for the nice gift, and if I deem necessary, I will simply say that I have two smaller bags already, and I was in need of a tote.

Hopefully she does not get upset (as she is known to cry easily) and will understand my exchanging excuse.  Hopefully.

<3 Michelle

Peepin' at Poplin Prints

Lily Pulitzer "Callahan Short" Poplin Printed in Green Bean Stamped--$58

I am in love.  With a pair of green printed shorts.  You may think fashion no-no, but right now I'm thinking they are a summer must.  I find these to be cuter than plaid, and they come in eight different poplin patterns, so you'll have one for each day of the week, and one left over.

I just really love these shorts.  Some things I love about them (in list formation--my favorite):

• springy and bright (livecolorfully!)
• they are not shortie-shorts (finally! shorts for people who are 5'8", like me)
• They are Lily Pulitzer
• Not as pricy as I would have expected from Lily, and definitely worth the moo-lah.

need I say more?

<3 Michelle

Image

Image Magazine was an idea dreamed up by me and my friends, Abby and Emily.  It was an online magazine that we would design, create, and write ourselves.  We never finished, and probably will not, but it was very fun to dream and to create; especially since one day I would like to design real magazines.  So this is a taste of what I made for the magazine.  Enjoy!

<3 Michelle

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad, star of The Hills and fashion icon, is also the author of Style and the LA Candy Series.  I have yet to read the LA Candy series, but I am a proud owner of Style.  Its a beautifully made book with basic tips, tricks, and ideas for style, beauty, and and ideal wardrobe.

The book has great pictures, and I really recommend it to any girl.  Below is a video clip of the photo shoot for the book.

It's a good read and just a fun book to own.  Check it out!

<3 Michelle

Plain Black and White

There is such simple elegance and beauty in a black and white photo.  Don't get me wrong, I love big bright colors, and live colorfully is my favorite campaign ever, but black and white photos are just beautiful and special in their own way.  You will find many black and white pictures mixed in with colors in every shade, sparkles, neons, and pastels on my tumblr.  Enjoy pictures whether they be in color or in plain black and white!

<3 Michelle

Let's Party

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"  
--Robin Williams

It certainly feels like nature is partying today!  The tree outside of my window is budding, the sky is blue, and I can hear birds chirping.  Today is the day that I am finally tackling my mess of a room, and I couldn't have picked a worse day to be committed!  I wish I could be outside, but I think I will celebrate my clean room with a strawberry popsicle.  My motivation is the weather, and I couldn't be in more of a party mood.  Even if I tried.
<3 Michelle