Silk and Spice

Cute (and Cheap!) Ways to Arrange Your Flowers

2013-04-23T20:56:00.002-05:00

(Via Pinterest) April showers bring May flowers and I don't know about you, but I sure am excited to buy some fresh flowers for my house. If I could, I would have flowers in my pockets and carry them around everywhere I go! Some tips for flower arrangements: 1. Keep water fresh. Your flowers will live for over up to two weeks with fresh water! 2. Keep leaves out of the water

Trend-Spotting: Black and White

2013-04-23T19:57:00.000-05:00

This spring, black and white is all the rage and everyone who's anyone has been seen sporting the trend. My favorite look so far is Beyonce in a structured jumpsuit at the Grammy's: Bey keeps it minimal with peep toe pumps, coordinating black and white cuffs and a sleek ponytail. She also had a bold red lip and splashed her toenails in the same color. I created four outfits below if you're

Personal Style: { Merlot }

2013-04-10T19:19:00.002-05:00

My Outfit: Sweater- Thrifted/ Skirt- From a bazaar in Malaysia/ Tights and Booties- JCP Necklace - Plain n' Fancy, GF Here in North Dakota, spring still hasn't sprung. But while I'm excited about summer, I'm also kinda glad we have a few more weeks of tights weather. Winter is basically -20F most days and that leaves very little room for dressing cute, unless of course you

Personal Style: { Navy and Black }

2013-04-09T21:48:00.001-05:00

My Oufit: Dress - Odel/ Tights and Ankle Boots - JCP/ Blazer - Thrifted/ Necklace - 579 I wore this outfit not so long ago, for a semi-formal job interview and brunch with some girlfriends. Navy and black is making headlines in the fashion world and I thought I'd give it a try. The Aztec print shift dress I'm wearing has subtle hints of color in it, but overall the look was pretty

Letters From Lanki: Using Music to Fuel Your Workout

2013-03-27T18:24:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone, I have another guest blogger for you guys! Meet Lanki, she's a fabulous girl I met on a conference when I was 16 and although we haven't been able to see each other often, we've stayed friends ever since! Lanki will blog on health and fitness mostly, with a few suprises thrown in when the occassion calls for it. I hope you enjoy her first post :) Dear Readers, My

Holi Festival: Happy Phagwah and How to Add Color to Your Life

2013-03-26T21:40:00.001-05:00

(Images via Pinterest) Happy Phagwah! Today is the day of the Holi Festival - also known as Phagwah. Holi is a festival of colors held mainly in India and Bangladesh. It is a Hindu festival celebrating the start of spring. "Hindus believe it is a time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter. It also has a religious purpose, commemorating events present in

Sunday Musings

2013-03-17T02:00:00.000-05:00

(via brenzell-darling on tumblr) "‘I’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. I mean, you live in a great, big, vast world that you've seen none percent of. Even the inside of your own mind is endless, it goes on forever, inwardly, do you understand? The fact that you’re alive is amazing, so you don’t get to say ‘I’m bored.’" ~ C.K. Louis

Quotables: Happy Valentine's Day

2013-02-14T02:00:00.000-06:00

Happy V-Day lovers, spread the love today and everyday! XOXO, Chrissy

Personal Style: { Denim x Denim }

2013-01-22T10:00:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Jeggings - Gap/ Shirt and crossbody bag- Target/ Shoes - JCP Jacket- House of Fashion, Sri Lanka/ Glasses- Coastal.com I wore this denim on denim look for a casual day of class and grocery shopping. I wanted to keep the outfit simple so I opted for black accessories. If you didn't already know, a quick tip when trying denim on denim is to keep the pieces in

Personal Style: { Texture }

2013-01-21T10:00:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Jacket- House of Fashion, Sri Lanka/ Tights and booties- JC Penney Crossbody bag- Target/ Blouse - vintage, thrifted/ Shorts - I like this monochromatic outfit for a few different reasons: 1) The puffer jacket allows me to stay warm and yet wear shorts in the winter. 2) The outfit has a bit of everything: preppy shorts, a sweet and demure blouse, as well as ankle

Personal Style: { Hunter Green }

2013-01-19T00:00:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Sweater - thrifted/ leggings and shoes - forever21/ pashmina shawl - hand made in Nepal Necklace and flower ring - claire's Emerald green is Pantone's color of the year for 2013 so look out for this color popping up everywhere. I've always loved the color, although my sweater is more of a hunter green which is still a great color for the colder months. I

Happy New Year 2013!

2012-12-31T22:00:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year Everybody! I hope you all have a wonderful year ahead, and that it's TONS better than last year. I sure could use some of that. BUT, on the bright side, the world did not end, and we are still here. So what are you waiting for? Go party like it's 2013!!! Champagne and fireworks- XOXO, Chrissy

Personal Style: { Pink Marshmallow }

2012-12-06T02:00:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Leggings- Forever21/ Boots - Target/ Sweater - thrifted/ Necklace - Body Central I wore this comfy casual outfit for a full day of classes and tutoring. On long days with chilly weather, leggings and an over-sized sweater is my go to for achieving a look that is both comfortable and cute. This pink sweater was so soft and fluffy it reminded me of a marshmallow!

Happy Thanksgiving and Sri Lankan "Kings" Chicken Curry Recipe

2012-11-23T17:44:00.000-06:00

Happy Turkey Day Everybody!! Here are five things I'm thankful for: 1. Family - Your biggest supporters and the people closest to you will get you further than any material thing can. Relationships are so important and in today's busy world, we should all remember to make more time for our loved ones. 2. Friends - I am lucky to have amazing friends. No matter where we are in the world,

Personal Style: { Baroque for Work }

2012-11-13T02:00:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Dress- Modcloth, altered to taste/ Shoes - Payless/ Clutch - Target Blazer - Hameedias, custom-made Baroque is definitely a big trend this season and it's a great way to work some luxury into your look. I love this dress - the bottom half has a great mix of midnight blue and purple shades, along with the gold detail. I was going to a wine tasting right after work, so

Personal Style: { Grandpa Cardigan }

2012-11-09T04:30:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Jeans - given to me by mom/ cardigan - thrifted/ Belt - thrifted Shoes - Aerosoles/ Tank top - Gap, old. I adore this grandpa cardigan - it's red and cheery, it has a scalloped neckline and it's oh-so-comfy. What's not to love? It is over-sized, so I usually wear this belted like I have in the pictures. Red and chocolate brown is a great color combination, and

Personal Style: { Red Skinny Jeans } Jessica Alba Outfit Inspiration

2012-11-04T02:00:00.000-06:00

My Outfit: Jeans - Walmart/ Boots - JCP/ Blazer - Hameedias, Sri Lanka Purse - Target/ T-Shirt - Borrowed from boyfriend Red skinny jeans are definitely attention grabbing, but I think this outfit is a low key way to wear it. I decided to take a cue from Jessica Alba and throw on a white tee and black blazer, complete with black accessories. I forgot the necklace and sunglasses in

Happy Halloween 2012!

2012-10-31T02:00:00.000-05:00

{ Via Pinterest } Happy Halloween everybody!! It's a Wednesday, but I hope you're going about your daily lives dressed up in costume. But it's a weekday you say? Who was that wise man who said, "all the world's a stage"? Oh that's right. Shakespeare. Since you have the okay from The Bard himself, be good little kids - flaunt those costumes, play some tricks, indulge in some treats and

Personal Style: { Chambray for Work }

2012-10-27T11:00:00.000-05:00

My Outfit: Dress- Odel, Srilanka (Gift) / Wedge heels - old / Blazer - Old Navy Ring - Thrifted I wore this outfit (not too long ago) to work on a late summer day. The chambray sundress is a gift from my boyfriend, and I wore a grey and white striped blazer over it to keep it work appropriate, yet soft for the weather and season. I added African inspired wooden wedge heels with

Personal Style: { Downtown Drag Show }

2012-10-26T21:25:00.002-05:00

My Outfit: Tank dress - forever 21/ Shirt - Gap/ Shoes - Payless/ Purse - Miu Miu Quick outfit post:I wore this outfit to go to a drag show not too long ago. It was a small event, so I didn't wanna be too overdressed. Throwing on a chambray shirt over a bodycon tank dress instantly plays the outfit down and adds a casual touch. I also had on big, light pink chandelier earrings, but

Business 101: Lessons to Learn From Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile

2012-10-22T02:00:00.000-05:00

Source: Google Images I don't know about you all, but I'm excited for Halloween! I hope you are going to dress up and have a good time. I was thinking back to my costume last year, which was Cleopatra, Queen of the NIle and this year, Heidi Klum dressed as Cleopatra for her annual Halloween party. Many people think of Cleopatra as a tempting seductress who looks a bit like Elizabeth Taylor

{ Favorite Things Friday } It's my birthday, what?

2012-10-19T08:54:00.000-05:00

{Via Pinterest} Today is my birthday(!!!!!!!!), and it's starting out great. I have a lot of fun things to look forward to today and what a great day to appreciate and list my favorite things of the week! This little girl (above) knows what's up, I have so much respect for her - you go girl, it's your birthday and you go ahead and party like you mean it! However, with every birthday,

Outfit Ideas: Bohemian Summer Style

2012-10-13T23:53:00.001-05:00

Hi lovelies! I've mentioned several times that my friend Laura Slaathaug helps me take most of my outfit pictures. She is always ready to snap a few pics whenever I need it and I really appreciate it! Laura has good style too and I thought I would share some of her outfits here. For those of you in the southern hemisphere and other warm places (so jealous!), here's some fun bohemian style

Favorite Things Friday: Rebuild Yourself

2012-10-12T02:00:00.000-05:00

{ Via Pinterest} This quote struck a chord with me. Such great advise! Every adversity can be an opportunity and I thought I would share it with you all :) I hope you use the weekend to recharge your batteries and rebuild! Don't let anyone or anything knock you down. Get up, brush it off, and keep moving forward :) Stay strong, XOXO- Chrissy

Personal Style: { Graphic Tee }

2012-10-04T23:53:00.001-05:00

My Outfit: Skirt- Bought in Malaysia/ Shoes- Target, old/ Purse- Pacsun T-Shirt- Aeropostale, old/ Necklace- Stone n' String, bought in Sri Lanka/ Ring- thrifted I wore this outfit to a full day of class on a balmy day. I didn't want the flared skirt to give off too much of a polished vibe for a casual day, so I paired it with a graphic tee and printed flats. In other news,