rocks

Lately, my favorite colors have been a mix of bronze and green. Don't ask why, but together they remind me a bit of Greek and Roman mythology. That was a vague color inspiration for the outfit I wore today. It's rather hard to tell due to the way it photographed, but the shirt is actually a lovely olive green. I'm not quite sure why, but I've become a big fan of tucked in shirts as of late. Perhaps it's the nerd from within escaping. On another note, this interminable June Gloom is driving me mad, but I have to admit, it's a nice excuse to prolong my jean wearing. 

xx

R

shirt by Free People, jeans by Citizens of Humanity, vintage necklace

p.s

Check out the Band Roll! June and May songs are up! 

color wheel

I just got this great palette from Saks! I love how convenient it is; tons of great shades and mediums in one container. So far everything has been long lasting and vibrant! Taking it out for another test run tonight!

xx

R

makeup palette by Saks Fifth Avenue

Jane

Utterly in love with Jane's bangs. The epitome of timeless chic, don't you think?

Happy Sunday!

xx

R

DIY: 2 Ingredient Face Mask

I think it is the general consensus that most wives tales are well...tales. However, once in a while they got it right. One of the easiest and most effective methods for attaining blemish-free, softer skin is a Lemon and Yogurt face mask. The best part about it? It's super cheap, super easy, and great for your skin. What's not to like about it? 

What you will need:

1 Tablespoon

Container 

1 Lemon (any breed is fine)

Plain Yogurt

Lemon Juicer (optional)

Bowl

Start by adding roughly 5-6 tablespoons of plain yogurt to the bowl

 Juice one whole lemon. (You can add more or less depending on the sensitivity of your skin)

 Mix the lemon juice and yogurt, making sure to mix in all clumps. The consistency should be a thicker liquid (if it's too watery just add a little more yogurt to balance it out)

Pour your mixture into the container and voila! Super simple, and foolproof. All you have to do is apply it on your face and then rinse it off after a few minutes! This will last you 3-4 days(refrigerated) and should be applied once or twice a day. 

Enjoy!

xx

R

modern vampires of the city

 Let it be accepted, Ezra Koenig is a genius. Vampire Weekend's latest album is a miraculous mosaic of songs that is utterly brilliant. If y'all don't know who Ezra or VW are (which, frankly, should be illegal given how amazing they are) I highly suggest that you go and purchase all of their albums right this instant. Right. This. Instant. 

Songs you will listen to and fall in love with

Diane Young

Step

Young Lion

xx

p.s. I think the following picture accurately demonstrates my excitement over this album release

grassy paths and red hats

                                

So growing up I practically lived in this one red hat. Honestly, 7 out of 10 photos from my childhood likely have my red hat in them. And so when I saw this one I knew I had to have it. Anywho, my friend A and I took a trip to this great little area with a bunch of trees and decided to capitalize on the lighting, and.... Voila! Me, in a tree! 

XX

R

Skirt by American Apparel, bodysuit by American Apparel, flats by Frye, hat by Aberdeen and Sky, glasses Ray Ban, vintage Coach bag

bradshaw

You know those days where everything just goes right? I basically had one of those yesterday. So, I went out shopping pretty much not expecting to come home with much and I end up finding the most beautiful pair of shoes ever. M A N O L O S. Yes, as in Manolo Blahnik. If any of you have watched Sex and the City, or are starting with the Carrie Diaries, you'll understand me when I say that I felt like Carrie Bradshaw. I was happy, my feet were happy, and frankly everything was perfect. Now who's to say that today may totally suck, but for the time being I'm just skating off my left over excitement. 

Anyways, are any of you going to Coachella? I didn't have a chance to purchase tickets this year so I'm basically relying on your tales of festival wonders to fill the void. In the meantime, though, here are some of my current music obsessions, 

April 2013 Artist Roll

1904 by Tallest Man on Earth

New Slang by  The Shins

Lolita by Lana Del Rey

The High Road by Broken Bells

Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa by Vampire Weekend

Switzerland by The Last Bison 

R

images via Google