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made in kind

2013-05-23T03:19:00.001-04:00

My Favorites from Anthropologie's Made in Kind Collaborations

PETER SOM Luisa Poppy Dress

PETER SOM Genevieve Postcard Dress

PETER SOM Elizabeth Postcard Dress

PETER SOM Elizabeth Zebra Dress

PANKAJ & NIDHI Lalina Dress

PANKAJ & NIDHI Mangala Pencil Dress

BEGUILE by BYRON LARS Lasercut Springtime Sheath

BEGUILE by BYRON LARS Daisy Lace Sheath

TRACY REESE Meadowscape Dress

TRACY REESE Embroidered Halcyon Dress

MEGAN WHITMARSH for OSEI-DURO Trompe L'Oeil Shift Dress

"Storms make trees take deeper roots."- Dolly Parton

Wednesday Wish

2013-05-22T10:59:00.001-04:00

Jessica Hall Design

What a tub, huh? Pretty neato. In other news, I left my camera on a day trip to the mountains last weekend and I'm finally on my way to pick it up from the post office. Hence the lack of outfit posts.
If you'd like to beat me to the punch, you can get your hands on $100 worth of clothes I'm coveting from my Shelf, here. Keeping with the theme of unrelated topics, this is the most important; please text RED CROSS to 90999 to donate $10 for Oklahoma. The cost will be charged to your phone bill, and honey...you know you're gonna have mad overages anyway, so just pile it on. Big up to Kevin Durant for his $1 Million Dollar Donation for towards relief efforts. That's what I'm $%#@*&! talking about.

The Shelf

2013-05-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

It seems there comes a time in every girl's life where she has to make the painful decision between splurging on a dream bag, pair of killer heels, necklace of the year or...paying her rent. Since homeless isn't exactly the new black, we usually chose to keep the roof over our heads and play the waiting game. Incessantly checking up on our must-have for that red four letter word letting us know our dreams are in reach, because it's finally on SALE. Our troubles are over, ladies. I've become addicted to a new site that takes the guess work and time out of finding a damn good deal.

TheShelf.com categorizes and tracks all of your wish lists, then tells you as soon as any of your items are on sale! You can chose to be notified of any drop in price, or you can name your own; William Shatner style.

Follow friends (like me!), browse popular boards, and see what's trending. Shelfing is the new verb y'all.

I'm majorly into this new site so I've teamed up with the Shelf to get you in on the action. The Shelf is giving away an item from one of my Shelves up to $100 or offering $75 for anything you want to Shelf yourself!

All you have to do is create your own Shelf account (which I would do anyway!) and follow B SOUP using Google Friend Connect. If you follow via GFC, or don't have Gmail, you can like the B SOUP Facebook page and the Shelf Facebook page. Piece a cake.

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I'd like to...

2013-05-21T02:08:00.002-04:00

wear: Dior Spring Couture 2013 try: Pear and Thyme Fizz see: the pink Lake Retba, Australia buy: Diamond Pinata

Furbish Favorites

2013-05-20T12:23:00.002-04:00

Shop floor to ceiling from Furbish Studio:

tassel talk

2013-05-17T16:42:00.001-04:00

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10

Label Love

2013-05-15T14:39:00.001-04:00

I'm a Three Floor fanatic. And I hate to be such a ditz, but like...OH MY GOD, Becky. I can't even deal with their new arrivals, y'all. Phenom.com

stars and stripes

2013-05-14T08:30:00.000-04:00

LULU'S Striped Skater Dress, OLD NAVY Cargo Vest, ASOS Cobalt Stud Earrings, ANTHROPOLOGIE Citrine Jewel Belt, RAY-BAN Folding Sunglasses, JAMI Bracelet, Yellow D'Orsay Flats

let's shop

2013-05-10T12:25:00.002-04:00

Some picks from across the pond.

"I did everything he did. But backwards and in high heels."- Ginger Rogers

power puffs

2013-05-09T11:11:00.003-04:00

Stripe Top, DIY Shoulder Rosettes, JAMI Tusk Necklace, Etta Earrings, & Etta Ring, HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunglasses, J.BRAND White Jeans, PRABAL GURUNG for Target Flats

"Say yes and you'll figure it out afterwards."- Tina Fey

kid again

2013-05-07T12:05:00.000-04:00

OLD NAVY Baby Chambray Tassel Hem Top, Vintage Green Belt, C&S Mixed Print Wide Leg Trousers (coming soon! email theBsoup@gmail.com for details), KJL Enamel Snake Bracelet

OLD NAVY Girls Tassel Sleeve Dress, LULU'S Braided Belt, FOREVER 21 Heels

A year or so ago, a friend with the most darling children's boutique, Little Bean, tweeted me a picture of these adorable dresses that she was getting in stock. All I could think was that I desperately wanted to be in Pampers again. I'm a pom pom/tassel/fringe fanatic so I figured if there's a will, there's a way? I finally got to visit the shop a few weeks ago and saw them in person. Pom perfection. To my dismay, there was not a 28T, and my wish to become a toddler for some reason didn't come true (wtf?). So I used my dream catcher, Instagram to snap some pics and commemorate. As fate would have it, a few days after Little Bean, I came across a rack of girl's XL tassel paraphernalia on sale at Old Navy and scooped it up. I bought two of these dresses and had one made into a crop top. Very cute. If you follow Jessie from the Long & Short of It, you may have seen it there too. #GreatMinds

If you're not sold on the idea of wearing prepubescent things, here is another outfit (minus the sequin pants) that I got from the kids section. Not weird, I promise... (???)

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw

Miss. Tangerine

2013-05-06T08:30:00.000-04:00

THREE FLOOR Ruffle Cut Out Dress, PHILIP GOGO Oversized Chain Earrings, JAMI Bracelets c/o, TOPSHOP Colorblock Heels

"Sometimes, your only available transportation is a leap of faith." -Margaret Shepard

newsies

2013-05-03T08:30:00.000-04:00

FOREVER 21 Grid Print Top, ASOS Polka Dot Print Culottes, LULU'S Green Scallop Flats

"Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

land and sea

2013-05-02T13:43:00.000-04:00

KAREN KANE Linen Moto Jacket c/o, FOREVER 21 Striped Shirt, DANA-MAXX High Waisted Floral Shorts, JAMI Bracelets c/o, PRABAL GURUNG for Target Heels

When I was in New York for fashion week I attended the Dana-Maxx/Ben Amun event and got a preview some of what their spring and summer collections had in store. When I saw the dress version of these shorts I was like, "WHAT IS THIS PRINT." Hands down, had to have. They were kind enough to let me give them a go before they become available and I now I'm counting down the days until the debut. Check out the look book here to see what I mean.

Don't forget to enter to win $50 to Social Dress Shop (which will be carrying Dana-Maxx!) or use the code BSOUP at checkout for 25% OFF! All you have to do is click here:

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"If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you." -Dr.Gregory House

spotted : a Social Dress Shop giveaway!

2013-05-01T12:09:00.001-04:00

DOLCE VITA Cut Out Black and White Spotted Dress via Social Dress Shop, GOGO PHILIP Oversized Chain Earrings, MOD CLOTH Collarless Denim Moto Jacket, LULU'S Emerald Scallop Pointed Flats c/o

My first "sundress" of the season is this spotty dotty little thing from Social Dress Shop. I celebrated the holidays in some of their festive pieces and now they have everything from fun print minis to glitzy frocks for a summer soirée via phenom lines like Erin Fetherston, Rory Beca, and Madison Marcus.

I know you're going to love their collection, so Social Dre ss Shop wants you to enjoy 25% off! In the words of my inner used car salesman "tell 'em Bethany sent cha" by using the code BSOUP at checkout on all non-sale items and get your warm weather wardrobe started. If you're a social media freak like me, be sure to hash tag #PartyPretty so we can all see how you style your SDS piece.

They are also GIVING AWAY a $50 Gift Card that you're entered to win by liking our Facebook pages with a click of the button below. Follow along on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram between now and Monday May 6th for extra entries. Too easy.

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quick list

2013-05-01T11:16:00.000-04:00

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Don't forget, if you're a student or at least still have your college email address (mwahaha)you get 10% off at Asos everyday. Click here and just sign in with your school ID for the code! If you're no longer a coed maybe you should apply to grad school and fork over your life savings in tuition so that you too can enjoy a daily discount. It'll all come out in the wash I'm sure...

birthday suit

2013-04-30T08:30:00.000-04:00

LULU's Backless Ikat Print Halter Dress, ASOS Jewel Bug Belt, FOREVER 21 Nude and Neon Heels (similar), Snake Bangle (similar), XEN-TAN Moroccan Self Tanner

Which Warby's?

2013-04-26T16:56:00.001-04:00

TENLEY in Burgundy Fade

MALLORY in Gimlet Tortoise

DOWNING in Walnut Tortoise

CLYDE in Striped Chestnut

MABEL Sunnies in Gimlet Tortoise

J. CREW Fan Fringe Necklace PRABAL GURUNG for Target Dress

I've been "tagged" by a few fellow bloggers to participate in a viral post revealing "5 things you don't know about me." However, over the past month or so since I was asked, I haven't been able to narrow it down a read-worthy list. I could write things you "didn't know," like... I'm not really this blonde. But, no shit. Or I could disclose that I drink skim milk with virtually every meal, even sushi. But then you would just blow chunks in your cubicle. One thing I've thought about mentioning is that, my entire life I have longed to wear glasses. However, I already expressed those feelings in a very amateur blog post once upon a time ago, it doesn't exactly qualify as a dirty little secret. I digress, although I have superb eyesight, I still wear glasses when I feel like I'm among enough people that are unaware of the fact that I ~~don't need them~~ they're fake. Although...the missing lenses should be a dead giveaway.
Enter Warby Parker, purveyors of all my four eyed fantasies. Their collection is tortoise shell heaven on earth and the epitome of geek chic. The best part is that you don't have to take my word for it. You can try out your favorite 5 pair at home for...FREE. After 5 days you pick & pay for your favorite, stick em back in the mail and that's that. Easy breezy mac n' cheezy.
These are the 5 I chose for my in-home trial. I think Tenley & Mallory are my favorites. Taking suggestions!

jungle out there

2013-04-25T14:11:00.001-04:00

ZARA Mirror Print Shift Dress and Tribal Woven Bib Necklace, FRANCESCA'S Rhinestone Triangle Necklace and Jewel Snake Bracelet, JAMI Skull Wrap Bracelet and Braided Chain Bracelet, TOPSHOP Colorblock Heels

"Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining."- Anne Lamott

Iris & Ikat

2013-04-24T14:34:00.000-04:00

Photo credit: Ashley Aspinwall and Kristin Clark

COREY LYNN CALTER Watercolor Floral and Stripe Peplum Top via Anthropologie , DIY Pom Pom Hoop Earrings, MICHAEL KORS Tortoise Shell Watch, JAMI Skull Wrap Bracelet, MAEVE Embroidered Watercolor Ikat Skirt via Anthropologie, ZARA Mixed Print Lace Up Heels

"Words are only painted fire, a look is the fire itself."- Mark Twain

polka print

2013-04-23T08:30:00.000-04:00

Photo Credit: Ashley Aspinwall

HI THERE by KAREN WALKER Polka Dot Batwing Blouse, ASOS Oversized Gold Chain Earrings, 10 CROSBY DEREK LAM Floral Print Pants, JAMI Double Wrap Bracelet, MICHAEL KORS Tortoise Shell Watch, KELSI DAGGER Glove Heels

"It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them." - Mark Twain

need this now

2013-04-22T23:28:00.002-04:00

ASOS Exaggerated Ruffle Sleeve Top

"Denial ain't just a river in Egypt."- Mark Twain

go global

2013-04-22T22:46:00.002-04:00

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."- Saint Augustine

laid back

2013-04-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

KAREN KANE Linen Moto Jacket c/o, HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunglasses, FOREVER 21 Print Tank, TARGET White Jeans, PRABAL GURUNG for Target Pointed Flats, ILLAMASQUA Lip Gloss in Mistress

"Use what talents you possess; The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best." - Henry Van Dyke

clear your cart

2013-04-16T11:58:00.003-04:00

20% OFF everything at Shopbop.com
with code WEAREFAMILY13 until Thursday 4.18

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