oh where is my hair

I'm pretty bummed that my hair is growing slower than death these days. I'm seeing so many awesome fall hairstyles that I'm simply lacking the locks for. But check this out! How cute is this!

Elsie over at A Beautiful Mess posted this tutorial.

So I'm sharing this for all of my long-haired friends who are lucky enough to try it. I'll get there someday.

a great big thanks to the 1960's

I'm feeling thankful to the 1960's for the wonderful fashion trends that we have today. We're

 rockin' a hybrid of styles from the 60's, 70's and 80's these days, but here's a 

peek at what beauties come to us from the 60's.

My co-worker recently lent me Barbra Streisand's 1968 hit Funny Girl and I really enjoyed it. 

The best part though? Her clothes! What a freaking trendsetter. Take a look:

Half way through the movie, she ditched her long locks for this adorable stacked bob. 

Was this not the copied style of last year? Why yes. Still love it, especially in the top photo.

(pardon the widescreen shot)

but this above outfit may have been my favorite. The slate teal colored drop-waisted dress with side tie (see above) and the long knotted pearl necklace. Top it off with some chunky rings? 

Well done, Miss Fanny Brice.

scarf headband over her "poofed" up bob.

the color on this one is a bit intense, but the high-buttoned bodice is great with the tiered ruffled skirt.

in higher fashion settings (NYC, Italy) animal print is actually making another comeback.

shoulder cut-outs, glamorous beading, fabulous skirt on that gown, beehive with a braided headband.

a. ma. zing.

So there you have it. The talented and fashionable "Fanny Brice" paved way for the future.

Thanks Barbra!

:)

the climb is calling

Crisp air fills our lungs - sweet smell of pine.

 Golden light descends on our approach as we warm our bones, 

cool dry stone ready for the vertical dance.

{poem from the prAna fall catalog -thanks for the inspiration}

finally fall

Happy first day of fall to you all! 

I'm pumped because of all that that means.

Most importantly, including but not limited to the following:

I also have a sweater and I call her Big Cozy. She makes me feel like this:

She doesn't look like this, she only makes me feel like this. It's pretty great.

But it's also almost time for drawing fun pictures in my latte again! That's always a fall milestone.

And here's a fun list floating around the blogosphere, that I say "amen" to wholeheartedly:

I'm so glad it's finally here :)

Enjoy the autumn!

house of wood

I originally came across this house on freshome and it reminded me of the treehouses I posted a while back. Take a gander... isn't this house so interesting? Here's the front view...

and the back...

is there a garage or something under the house? scary...

and the sides:

cute garden area and shutters, but why oh why does your house teeter on the side of a cliff? not the wisest.

now the stunning interior:

say whaaaat? office of my dreams much? I don't know, that may be too hasty to say. but with all of the light shining in and the books? jeez. they must have one of those sliding ladders to reach the top. unreal.

oh, and nice old mac desktop in the background. classic = instant respect.

do you think their house always smells like the forest? how fun, like one of the air fresheners that dangles from your rearview mirror only life size!

so how many trees, do i dare ask? alas. the price for a unique house, i guess.

like one of those jellybean in the glass jar games, my guess would be 193 trees.