http://www.lovemaegan.com/ennoreply@blogger.com (...love Maegan)Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:50:13 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com1491125fashion,style,lifestyle,home,home,decor,married,life,love,hair,DIY,tutorials,shoes,shopping,vintage,Los,Angeleslovemaegan@gmail.com...love Maegan...love Maegannofashion,style,lifestyle,home,home,decor,married,life,love,hair,DIY,tutorials,shoes,shopping,vintage,Los,Angeles...love MaeganPeek inside the life of a California native Valley Girl, who shares her style secrets, DIY & Hair tutorials, home decor projects and more at www.lovemaegan.com34.176505-118.433088http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaeganhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationThanks for Subscribing to ...love Maegan ...xoxoxo Lovecats!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/dltvqdwxyhY/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.htmlhairhair tutorialslovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:33:18 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-6877817595285858787<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6834368581_462d3472f9_o.jpg" width="640" height="487" alt="sleek twisted ponytail hair tutorial -side"></a></center> <br /> <br /> I actually created and planned this hair tutorial last week then randomly watched the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.html" target="blank">Elie Saab Spring Couture show</a> and realized my creation was a very similar style to the <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/209487820136755106/" target="blank">hair worn in the show</a>. And though it is gorgeous, it wasn't my original inspiration but I felt a bit obligated to refer to it. <br /> <br /> I'm actually so happy with this pretty new style. It's casual yet sophisticated and would be just as pretty as a guest at a wedding as it would on a romantic dinner date with the husband. My version is soft and a little loose and fairly easy and really pretty {and husband approved ;}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VJAHaHpmW2M?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br /> <br /> * <b>What I used for this tutorial:</b> <br /> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DKU3CY?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B003DKU3CY&ref_=sr_1_14&s=beauty&qid=1328599867&sr=1-14" target="blank">Scunci No-slip Grip Evolution Jelly Ponytailers</a><br /> * Clear plastic <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JN5ZEG?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B003JN5ZEG&ref_=sr_1_1&qid=1328599815&sr=8-1" target="blank">Magic hair pin</a><br /> * Small <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037LMS0Y?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B0037LMS0Y&ref_=sr_1_2&s=beauty&qid=1328599944&sr=1-2" target="blank">bobby pins</a><br /> <br /> * See what my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/meeting-you-with-view-to-kill.html">regular ponytail looks like here</a><br /> <br /> * <b>Nails:</b> wearing <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P217311&categoryId=RPYMAL&shouldPaginate= target="blank">Sephora by OPI "Chestnuts About You"</a> as seen <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/vintage-nail-art-water-decals.html">here</a>. I'm loving this color right now. It's almost a sparkly nude, and elongates the fingers and is just soft and pretty and flattering rather than distracting. Sometimes you need that in a manicure.<br /> <br /> * See more of my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/my%20office">office and desk here</a>, which is the backdrop of this video.<br /> <br /> * <a href="http://www.charmandchain.com/pages/gerard-yosca" target="blank">Gerard Yosca turquoise earrings</a>. The rest of <a href="http://lovemaegan.tumblr.com/post/17002783424" target="blank">this outfit</a> to come tomorrow.<br /> <br /> * And speaking of hair, check out my Life Well Lived post: <a href="http://www.blogher.com/how-find-perfect-hairstyle" target="blank">Navigating Hair Tutorials</a><br /> <br /> <center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6834368371/" title="pretty pony tail- twisted hair style by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6834368371_a60cf2066c_o.jpg" width="640" height="459" alt="pretty pony tail- twisted hair style"></a><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6834368845_367d0baea0_o.jpg" width="640" height="481" alt="sleek twisted pretty pony tail"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6834368475_c4f1353e39_o.jpg" width="640" height="518" alt="hair tutorials-ponytail"><br /> <br /> <h3>Have Fun!</h3></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-6877817595285858787?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=dltvqdwxyhY:RsYZVschWgg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/dltvqdwxyhY" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-07T00:33:18.415-08:0019http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/hair-tutorial-pretty-ponytail-twist.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/BWnCzAm0alM/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.htmlWinter 2012 Outfitslook for lessmy stylelovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:41:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-2155398377864658764<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6828228451_eced306e50_o.jpg" width="640" height="1050" alt="Paillette-embellished skirt -blazer"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <b>What I'm Wearing</b><br /> * Paillette-embellished skirt is a random Victoria's Secret sale find. I bought it BECAUSE it was $20 and wore it <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/06/it-takes-man-to-suffer-ignorance-smile.html">once here last Summer</a> {though it's a little big, everything at VS runs a little big}<br /> * Royal blue tank is from Forever 21, ages ago. I got it the same time I got the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.html">yellow one I wore</a> last week actually. <br /> * Vintage blazer with beaded lapels {which I wear rather often}<br /> * Gray cuff is from <a href="http://tulestemarket.com/" target="blank">Tuleste Market</a>, and a gift from <a href="http://juliegarces.tumblr.com/" target="blank">Julie</a> and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041OT75A?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B0041OT75A&ref_=sr_1_45&qid=1328551855&sr=8-45" target="blank">large cocktail ring on my right hand is by Kenneth Jay Lane</a> among other <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EVYS9O?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B005EVYS9O&ref_=sr_1_9&s=jewelry&qid=1328551955&sr=1-9" target="blank">stacking pyramid rings from Noir</a>.<br /> * Cynthia Rowley black tights<br /> * Vintage Sunglasses and chain necklace.<br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/twofer-tuesday-lips-toes.html">Miu Miu ankle boots</a><br /> <br /> *Title: lyrics from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvfofcIE1Q" target="blank">Depeche Mode - Master And Servant</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6828415103_693ec7a5db_o.jpg" width="234" height="347" alt="dkny paillette skirt" align="left"><br /> <br /> While browsing Net-a-Porter last week, I stumbled on this outfit... and then realized I had everything in my closet to recreate it. So I did. For far less. <br /> <br /> <b>Here's the breakdown:</b><br /> * <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178807" target="blank">DKNY Skirt</a>: $275 {my skirt: $20}<br /> * <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/180327?cm_sp=we_recommend-_-180327-_-slot2" target="blank">Kain blue tank</a>: $155 {my top: $9.99}<br /> * <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/99328?cm_sp=we_recommend-_-99328-_-slot1" target="blank">Falke black tights</a>: $59 {my tights: $23}<br /> * Shoes are unlisted {mine: $300}<br /> <br /> * Even without including the shoes, mine is less.<br /> <br /> And <b>YES</b>, I've totally <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/11/im-too-sexy-for-my-coat.html">mocked this trend of wearing coats over shoulders</a>, but I <i>had</i> to make an exception here just to mimic the look of the outfit. Please note, I still find it ridiculously and completely impractical. I have big shoulders yet ANY time I moved my arms the jacket slipped off. Just sayin' ;)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6828540351_ea5323d64f_o.jpg" width="640" height="1046" alt="New black and blue- Paillette-embellished skirt and blazer-"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6828229333_c12f2eff12_o.jpg" width="640" height="447" alt="hands-rings-pailettes"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6828230963_31e032571d_o.jpg" width="640" height="739" alt="royal blue tank- Paillette- embellished skirt"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6828230327_c3489f082e_o.jpg" width="640" height="456" alt="vintage sunglasses"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6828230049_224ce22913_o.jpg" width="640" height="433" alt="miu miu ankle boots "><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6828228763_56ba8f92e1_o.jpg" width="640" height="777" alt="Paillette skirt -tank top-blazer-"><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Happy Monday!</h3></center><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-2155398377864658764?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=BWnCzAm0alM:SakTptOecq4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/BWnCzAm0alM" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-06T10:41:55.898-08:0027http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/its-lot-like-life-and-thats-whats.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/d_RvdnhTtvc/leroys-editorial-debut.htmlMagazine FeaturesLeRoylovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:12:47 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-4260612009314408108<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leroys-editorial-debut.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6818680681_6b9aa004a3_o.jpg" width="640" height="838" alt="leRoy-small"></a><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6818680425_cf9f25fbf8_o.jpg" width="640" height="838" alt="steps-small"><br /> <br /> </center> <br /> Portuguese DIY interior decor magazine <a href="http://www.euroimpala.pt/assinaturas/EdicaoEspecial.aspx?id=23736" target="blank">Nova Gente SOLUÇÕES</a> has featured my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/11/houndstooth-shoes-diy.html">houndstooth shoes DIY</a> and my sweetest little French Bulldog, <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/LeRoy">LeRoy Chicken Littlepants</a>, in their latest issue. The two pages above are side by side, but I just loved the pretty layout with the houndstooth borders so much I had to use the full-size photos... I only wish I could read it.<br /> <br /> <br /> See below, the cover as well as a few other featured DIYer's projects...<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6818681225_7ea8c57d7c_z.jpg" width="640" height="422" alt="cover-others"></center><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leroys-editorial-debut.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leroys-editorial-debut.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leroys-editorial-debut.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leroys-editorial-debut.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-4260612009314408108?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=d_RvdnhTtvc:VqESixE-lSA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/d_RvdnhTtvc" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-04T13:12:47.774-08:0016http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/leroys-editorial-debut.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/V8SNTeo3LVs/spring-couture-in-pastels.htmldesignersweddingsfashionpretty thingslovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:31:49 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-396983875567225850<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6809803909_0119501b2a_o.jpg" width="640" height="1043" alt="Elie Saab pink and white wedding gown-Spring Couture 2012"></a></center> <br /> <br /> I am IN LOVE with the Spring 2012 Couture collection from <a href="http://www.eliesaab.com/#/en/home" target="blank">Elie Saab</a>. Dripping iced pastels, florals and beadwork symmetrically embroidered over layers of sheer fabric with a nod to 50's and 60's silhouettes and femininity, with a hint of moxie. It's simply stunning. Even the wedding gown {above}, though almost out of place amongst the other dresses, is a work of art. The entire collection is really just breathtaking. You can see the <a href="http://www.eliesaab.com/#/en/home" target="blank">runway show here</a> and <a href="http://www.eliesaab.com/#/en/haute-couture/ss-2012/1/2" target="blank">closeup details here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6809804077_419edc0cdb_o.jpg" width="640" height="637" alt="Elie Saab pastel dresses-Spring Couture 2012-mint"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6809803157_16feaec303_o.jpg" width="640" height="637" alt="Elie Saab pastel dresses-Spring Couture 2012"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6809804435_e7ea686c11_o.jpg" width="640" height="987" alt="Elie Saab pastel dresses- Spring Couture 2012-pink"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6809804611_61d24fef99_o.jpg" width="640" height="637" alt="Elie Saab pastel dresses-Spring Couture 2012-blue"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6809804795_1693ddeb30_o.jpg" width="640" height="637" alt="Elie Saab pastel dresses-Spring Couture 2012-pink "><br /> </center><br /> <i>* All photos via <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2012CTR-ESAAB" target="blank">Style.com</a></i><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-396983875567225850?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=V8SNTeo3LVs:o-oiFeA6Pis:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/V8SNTeo3LVs" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-03T01:31:49.585-08:0020http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/spring-couture-in-pastels.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/lMSswI-Wabk/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.htmlWinter 2012 Outfitsmy stylelovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:08:33 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-3339594170622542018<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6805351867_755b775987_o.jpg" width="640" height="1070" alt="black and brights - yellow and black outfit, fashion "></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <b>What I'm Wearing</b><br /> * <a href="http://www.jbrandjeans.com/duarte_suffragette.html" target="blank">J Brand ~ Duarte Suffragette</a> lace up black jeans... <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/02/im-back-on-suffragette-city.html">seen here</a>.<br /> * Forever21 yellow tank from 2008<br /> * Victoria's Secret oversized short sleeve sweater<br /> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004408EJG?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B004408EJG&ref_=sr_1_1&qid=1328165323&sr=8-1" target="blank">Carlos Santana whirl wedges</a><br /> * Vintage sunglasses<br /> * <a href="http://www.jigsaw-london.com/" target="blank">Jigsaw London bag</a><br /> <br /> * Title: lyrics from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UePtoxDhJSw" target="blank">Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow</a><br /> <br /> <br /> Super casual... I'm feeling brights lately but always think of a bumble bee when pairing black and yellow together. I didn't mind it here though. Lot's of black, POP of yellow. An easy outfit for an easy afternoon. Not much else to say today.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6805351771_0db3dd7f1e_o.jpg" width="640" height="496" alt="black jeans and sweater with yellow tank- hair "><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6805351697_c77db22574_o.jpg" width="640" height="1105" alt="black and yellow outfit -pf "><br /> <br /> <h3>Happy Thursday</h3></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-3339594170622542018?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=lMSswI-Wabk:P4ZK5hE2sF8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/lMSswI-Wabk" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-02T00:08:33.393-08:0025http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/yeah-uh-ha-you-know-what-it-is.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/zQKEE3jN1Uk/turn-necklace-into-headband-diy.htmlmy DIYDIYhair styling toolslovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:27:37 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-3865314630010218647<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/02/turn-necklace-into-headband-diy.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6799757235_226ee25456_o.jpg" width="640" height="930" alt="diy rose gold necklace headband - hair tutorials"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> Not a ridiculously original DIY <i>but</i> easy, pretty, and versatile. I was wearing this vintage necklace <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.html">around my wrist</a> a few weeks ago and playing with it, I randomly held it up to my head, then instantly wanted to turn it into a headband. I love the rose gold and the chevron/leafy/Roman headpiece feel it has. I didn't remove any of the necklace closure parts just in case I want to turn it back into a necklace in the future, but with the band on it, I can still wear it around my wrist, which I love. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4069/4405525310_4b384e31bf_o.jpg" width="371" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-materials"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6799756371_bf9edb3192_o.jpg" width="640" height="458" alt="Necklace Headband DIY -materials"></center><br /> * Necklace about 14-17" long - though I have a big head so to test to see if yours will work, lay your necklace over the top of your head and it should hit just below/behind your ears at the base of your neck.<br /> * Elastic OR use a no-slip band in a similar hue like I did.<br /> * Needle/Thread/Scissors<br /> * Lighter<br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4125/4839147098_3e6027acc0_o.jpg" width="77" height="57" alt="steps"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6799756505_d5fcbbdc12_o.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="Necklace Headband DIY -1"></center><br /> * Cut a piece of elastic or band from 6-8" depending on how long your necklace is. You want it to be tight enough to stay on but not too tight that it slips off your head. Hold it around to your head to measure if it helps.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6799756581_1bc4e7fc9a_o.jpg" width="640" height="435" alt="Necklace Headband DIY -2"></center><br /> * Singe the ends to prevent fraying.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6799756673_43de16008c_o.jpg" width="640" height="456" alt="Necklace Headband DIY -3"></center><br /> * Flipping both the necklace and the elastic upside down, hand-stitch about 1/2" of the elastic securely to each end of your necklace. I probably used about 10 stitches on each side, going under and through the necklace links and a few over and around the top. {notice that I hid the necklace closure under so the top would have a clean line}<br /> <br /> * You can use glue if you must, but I prefer stitching because I know it won't fall apart when I'm wearing it. Also, as I said above, if I want to someday wear it as a necklace again, it's as easy as snipping the threads.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4404761819_e3f9d37ac5_o.jpg" width="118" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-voila"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6799756833_c8ce65e1ee_o.jpg" width="640" height="362" alt="Necklace Headband DIY -"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6799757479_f3ee5cd156_o.jpg" width="640" height="403" alt="rose gold chevron leaf necklace - headband DIY"><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Have Fun!</h3></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div 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src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6794080887_6c19168f5c_o.jpg" width="640" height="910" alt="big ponytail- aviator sunglasses"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <b>What I'm Wearing</b><br /> * Bright blue maxi dress from Supertrash {funny} <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/06/if-i-close-my-eyes-forever-will-it-all.html">seen once here</a> and the back of it is backless actually and ruched just below.<br /> * Army green cropped trench jacket by <a href="http://www.poleci.com/poleci_FALL11_3/index.html" target="blank">Poleci</a>... seen <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/10/ghosts-appear-fade-away.html">once here</a><br /> * Vintage <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/07/lovely-day-for-gray-crochet.html">Matisse turquoise necklace</a>, which I wear backwards for a rose-gold affect.<br /> * <a href="http://www.madeherthink.com/" target="blank">Made her Think hanging stud earrings</a> in rose gold also.<br /> * Kenneth Cole <a href="http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12006600&cp=3075218.3075279.3075306" target="blank">rose gold & tortoise watch</a>, courtesy of KC mixed with vintage bangles and <a href="http://seahwatches.com/products-page/seah-jewelry/bracelets/" target="blank">SEAH leather wrap bracelet</a> w/ gemini + pisces signs for my husband and I {also <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/11/cozy-weekend-style.html">seen here</a>}<br /> * Vintage studded belt {sometimes worn as a bracelet}<br /> * Ray Ban aviator sunglasses<br /> * <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/live-leopard-high-wedge-mule/vp/v=1/845524441913142.htm?folderID=2534374302023777&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=12408" target="blank">leopard wedges</a> by Joie.<br /> <br /> * Hair: high ponytail... which I LOVE but don't wear very often for two reasons. <br /> 1. My hair is really heavy and unless my ponytail is SO TIGHT it's pulling my eyes back and giving me an faux face lift, it feels like it's falling down and leaves me with major hair pain at the end of the day when I remove it. <br /> 2. Because no matter which rubber bands I use, and I feel like I've found the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/01/new-favorites-from-drugstore.html">best possible ones</a>, they break my hair and damage it more than a curling iron ever does. {see it <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/04/completely-gratuitous-outfit-post_05.html">swishing here</a>}<br /> <br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sporty-striped-nails-spring-manicure.html">Sporty striped nails</a>.<br /> <br /> * Title: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp4CR2HcHLQ&ob=av2e" target="blank">Duran Duran - A View To A Kill</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> As I was editing these photos yesterday, I realized the size of my butt may be bigger than I actually think it is... but I'm just going to blame the dress and maybe from now on, wear it with a longer jacket like I did the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/06/if-i-close-my-eyes-forever-will-it-all.html">first time</a> to disguise it a little. Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of big butts but I'm not trying to look like <a href="http://www.cocosworld.com/new/" target="blank">Coco</a>, if you know what I mean? {for the record, don't click that link if you're at work}. I don't mind my curves but I'm 35 and I don't want to look vulgar or like I'm asking people to LOOK AT MY BUTT {even though most of the photos here are of the back of me - note: I was trying to get great ponytail shots, unaware of my massive lady lumps following me} but whatever, I have a big butt, what can I do? <font size="1">{apparently, apologize for it, lol}</font><br /> <br /> <br /> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794080185/" title="blue maxi dress and ponytail by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6794080185_ae632c44dd_o.jpg" width="640" height="1010" alt="blue maxi dress and ponytail"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794077547/" title="aviator sunglasses - army green military style jacket-bright blue dress-big butt by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6794077547_b5d33bb90b_o.jpg" width="640" height="575" alt="aviator sunglasses - army green military style jacket-bright blue dress-big butt"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794080061/" title="high ponytail - blue dress-back by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6794080061_137881b8d3_o.jpg" width="640" height="815" alt="high ponytail - blue dress-back"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794078159/" title="blue jersey maxi dress - army jacket by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6794078159_f6df11d4d5_o.jpg" width="640" height="1015" alt="blue jersey maxi dress - army jacket"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794075809/" title="leopard wedges - blue dress -ankle tattoo by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6794075809_6b7ae00518_o.jpg" width="640" height="470" alt="leopard wedges - blue dress -ankle tattoo"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794221143/" title="big butt-blue maxi-ponytail by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6794221143_0a644959a6_o.jpg" width="640" height="936" alt="big butt-blue maxi-ponytail"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794220869/" title="hands-details-bracelets-sunglasses-nails-belt by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6794220869_4b4e90f984_o.jpg" width="640" height="460" alt="hands-details-bracelets-sunglasses-nails-belt"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6794076247/" title="blue jersey maxi dress- army green military jacket-rose gold and leopard-high ponytail by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6794076247_cd1afd2565_o.jpg" width="640" height="1008" alt="blue jersey maxi dress- army green military jacket-rose gold and leopard-high ponytail"></a><br /> <br /> <br /> 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Incorporating fun Spring trends: sporty and neon, as I did with my <a href=""http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sporty-neon-chain-necklace-diy.html>DIY chain necklace</a> last week and adding a silver stripe down the middle, I created a fun and easy manicure in three steps.<br /> <br /> *note: if you make the yellow side larger, and add the silver stripe to the side rather than the center, you'll get a more arty, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piet_Mondrian" target="blank">Mondrian</a> feel than sporty... I like them both, respectively. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4069/4405525310_4b384e31bf_o.jpg" width="371" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-materials"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6788121467_9a7298b1b3_o.jpg" width="640" height="510" alt="nail polish"></center><br /> <br /> * <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P217311&categoryId=B70" target="blank">Sephora by OPI White Nail polish</a> <br /> * Very old <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/05/mimosa-banana-lemon-butter-yellow-nail.html">Wet n Wild yellow polish</a><br /> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BCB3Q0?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393185&creativeASIN=B002BCB3Q0&ref_=sr_1_2&qid=1327912773&sr=8-2" target="blank">L.A.Colors Nail Art Polish - Silver</a> - such a fun set of polish with very long and very thin brushes, meant for nail art and details. <br /> * <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LAQUE-BRILLANCE-EXTRÊME-89378" target="blank">Chanel Extreme Brilliance top coat</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6788121211_f5acc99f64_o.jpg" width="640" height="461" alt="yellow and white and silver sporty manicure"></center><br /> * Apply two coats of white polish on all nails. <br /> * Allow to dry.<br /> * Apply one coat of polish on half of your nail.<br /> * Allow to dry.<br /> * Carefully take your fine brush and paint your center stripe.<br /> * Allow to dry then apply your topcoat<br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6788121537_20f3dfb34a_o.jpg" width="640" height="491" alt="sporty striped nails"></center><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4404761819_e3f9d37ac5_o.jpg" width="118" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-voila"><br /> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6788121641/" 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involved in making things with food, are not high on my list. My thoughts originally on the subject were as follows: <i>Once I have kids, I'll start cooking</i>. And now, <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/my%20baby%20our%20baby">still childless</a>, my thoughts on the subject are as follows: <i>The only way I'll cook is if I start a food blog</i>. <br /> <br /> Though I am cooking all of LeRoy's meals now out of necessity, I am not interested in actually <i>cooking</i> anything else in my kitchen. Occasionally, maybe once every 2 weeks or so, I do, but mostly, we eat out or order in. If you'll notice, the few recipes I <i>have</i> blogged about do not involve actual "cooking". {See my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/07/easy-healthy-frozen-summer-treats.html">Easy & Healthy Summer Snacks</a>, my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/04/perfect-easter-springtime-dessert-light.html">Yogurt Pie</a>, and my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/11/need-easy-last-minute-dessert-no-bake.html">Peanut Butter Squares</a> and now I can add this one to the list}<br /> <br /> When I saw this <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/209487820136512586/" target="blank">photo on Pinterest</a>, 10 weeks ago now, with the description "OATMEAL SMOOTHIE", I was intrigued. <br /> <br /> <i>Oatmeal in a smoothie?</i> I had to try it. But I had to get a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZDNILC?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393185&creativeASIN=B003ZDNILC&redirect=true&ref_=oh_o00_s00_i01_details" target="blank">blender</a> first. <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6769879747_6fe063dd57_o.jpg" width="640" height="857" alt="smoothie ingredients recipe "></center><br /> <br /> <b>Ingredients:</b> {as per <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/851771/oatmeal-smoothies" target="blank">Martha's Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe</a>}<br /> <br /> * 1 cup ice<br /> * 1/2 cup frozen raspberries <font size="1" color="pink"><i>I actually bought fresh raspberries, then put them in the freezer, not realizing I could just buy a bag of frozen raspberries. Yeah.</font></i><br /> * 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt <font size="1" color="pink"><i>blech</font></i><br /> * 1 banana<br /> * 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats<br /> * 1 tablespoon honey<br /> * 1 cup coconut water (or other liquid, such as juice) <font size="1" color="pink"><i>I used cran-raspberry juice because that's all I had. Though I know the point of this smoothie was no added sugar, it wasn't <i>my</i> goal. Also note: I used the entire cup as stated in the ingredients, then watched the little video which used much less.</i></font><br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6769880099_e36918cdbb_o.jpg" width="640" height="920" alt="oatmeal smoothie - blender"><br /> <font size="1"><i>I was color coordinating food. Should I have put the bananas at the bottom instead or does it matter?</font></i></center><br /> <br /> <b>Directions:</b> Place ice and raspberries in the bottom of blender, and all other ingredients on top. Whir until completely smooth. Serve.<br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6769879359_6069111833_o.jpg" width="640" height="449" alt="raspberry oatmeal smoothies - crystal glasses"></center><br /> <br /> <b>O</b>ther than the fact that I can't stand seeds from fruit in my mouth and the fact that the oats sort of <i>added</i> to the seed factor, making it feel like I had sand stuck in my teeth, the smoothie was good. The husband said it tasted like a Jamba Juice, which sounds like a win to me and my mom loved it. <br /> <br /> So aside from having to clean the blender out and feeling like I'm swallowing a mouthful of sand, I'd probably make this again using about a half a cup of juice and maybe adding a little more honey {or even sugar ;} to the mix. 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Seen once <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/11/when-its-love-itll-last-forever.html">here</a> w/ my snaky french braid.<br /> * Vintage earrings, were also my Grandma's. Wrist cuffs are <a href="http://tulestemarket.com/" target="blank">Tuleste</a> and were a gift from <a href="http://juliegarces.tumblr.com/" target="blank">Julie</a> and I just wore them both <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/lost-in-translation.html" target="blank">here</a><br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/04/safety-pin-belt-necklace-choker-or.html">DIY safety pin belt</a>. So easy. Surprisingly versatile... with a touch of rockstar. I push all the pins to the front and they happen to fit just within the parameters of the two front belt loops.<br /> * <a href="http://www.cynthiarowley.com/handbags?SID=bm73n1c23mi8q39062vqhnnko2&limit=all" target="blank">Cynthia Rowley burgundy bag</a>.<br /> * Vintage sunglasses.<br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/twofer-tuesday-lips-toes.html">Miu Miu wool ankle boots</a>... seemingly sold out everywhere but <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Miu-Miu-charcoal-felted-wool-knotted-peep-toe-bootie/SEARCH/317718401/detail.fly" target="blank">Bluefly</a> where the sale price is way higher than all the <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/etemplate/et1.jsp?N=4294966733&pageSize=160&st=s" target="blank">other sites</a> that <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Knotted-Ankle-Boot/00505013138899,default,pd.html" target="blank">had them on sale</a>. I wore them all day and only had a little blister where the peep hit my toe. Otherwise, surprisingly comfortable. I love the sturdy heel.<br /> <br /> Where I would have normally worn this outfit to work, when I got dressed to spend the day with the husband, running errands, lunching, etc., it seemed like too much. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I would have worn it to work and then anywhere I may have gone after work but now, it all seems so fussy... <br /> <br /> <font size="1"><i>* note: the jeans photograph much brighter than they are in reality {see every other photo} so I've adjusted many of the photos so the purples show correctly. Also noting that I obviously feel the need to disclaim everything.</font></i> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6764250749_d99674865b_o.jpg" width="640" height="1078" alt="purple jeans - gray cape- miu miu shoes"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6764246019_1075b745bd_o.jpg" width="640" height="964" alt="gray wool cape-vintage purple blouse-purple jeans"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6764249331_9f067df664_o.jpg" width="640" height="1138" alt="purple jeans- vintage purple blouse -cape-miu miu"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6764245449_15cdfcfe21_o.jpg" width="640" height="428" alt="dark purple jeans -vintage blouse-cape-details"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6764247315_bebefca725_o.jpg" width="640" height="1046" alt="purple jeans and blouse - miu miu shoes-wool cape"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6764245761_1463ffd8b4_o.jpg" width="640" height="964" alt="cape-purple jeans and blouse-vintage sunglasses-diy safety pin belt"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6764250863_2c4ae98807_o.jpg" width="640" height="514" alt="miu miu wool knotted ankle booties and purple jeans"><br /> <br /> <br /> <b>So before we left, I changed into this...</b><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6764245169_0798cd7d45_o.jpg" width="640" height="1031" alt="purple jeans- miu mius-casual outfit"><br /> <br /> Casual... a little disheveled... comfy... me... same jeans and shoes but with an easy <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/tr308.html" target="blank">American Apparel racerback tank</a> and a loose <a href="http://brandymelvilleusa.com/uc" target="blank">Brandy Melville sweater</a>. <a href="http://www.jigsaw-london.com/" target="blank">Jigsaw-London bag</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Happy 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The idea popped in my head whilst searching through my craft closet the other day. I found these old neon shoe laces I had originally bought for my roller skates in or around 2003... which was the first time neons made their way back into fashion since the 80's and they've been coming and going every few years since. <br /> <br /> * On a scale of 1-10, 1 being easy and 10 being difficult, this DIY ranks at around a 2 and is similar to <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/05/completely-gratuitous-outfit-post_19.html">THIS</a> and <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/10/completely-gratuitous-outfit-post_02.html">this</a> -see refashioned necklaces in both vintage outfit posts.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4069/4405525310_4b384e31bf_o.jpg" width="371" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-materials"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6758946607_532a560628_o.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="neon chain necklace diy-1"></center><br /> * Chunky chain link OR use a chain necklace you already have, like I did.<br /> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001GZ9UY?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393177&creativeASIN=B0001GZ9UY&ref_=sr_1_fkmr1_1&qid=1327474892&sr=8-1-fkmr1" target="blank">Sporty neon shoe laces</a>. {I used one 81" shoe lace but you can use two shorter laces and skip the last few steps if you choose}<br /> * Scissors & lighter<br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4125/4839147098_3e6027acc0_o.jpg" width="77" height="57" alt="steps"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6758946725_2b2ccb96a7_o.jpg" width="640" height="756" alt="neon chain necklace diy-2"></center><br /> * Cut two sections of chunky chain, one about 11" and one about 10" OR if you're using a necklace, double it, making sure all links are facing the same direction and that the inner section is shorter than the outer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6758946813_a62799bdf7_o.jpg" width="640" height="407" alt="neon chain necklace diy-3"></center><br /> * If you have two separate chains, weave your shoelace through the links. If you've doubled a necklace, begin at the bend and weave your shoe lace through to the other end.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6758946895_1dd6df0f97_o.jpg" width="640" height="407" alt="neon chain necklace diy-4"></center><br /> * Allow about 10" of lace and trim it into a V. {if you have 2 laces, skip the rest}<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6758946965_b091179327_o.jpg" width="640" height="437" alt="neon chain necklace diy-5"></center><br /> * Heat the end of your lace with your lighter, then pinch it together and blast it again. This will give it a nice finished look & keep it from fraying and unraveling.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6758947077_fff75d3dcd_o.jpg" width="640" height="350" alt="neon chain necklace diy-6"></center><br /> * For the necklace version, take your cut lace and weave it through the inner chain. If you have two chains, weave one lace into the other chain at one end to keep them together. I suppose you can also just choose to weave your lace through the chain and wear it long but my goal was to create a collar bone necklace.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6758947303_c58f5e1a5c_o.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="neon chain necklace diy-7"></center><br /> * It should look something like this.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4404761819_e3f9d37ac5_o.jpg" width="118" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-voila"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6758946135_246c1616b4_o.jpg" width="640" height="437" alt="Sporty neon chain necklace diy "><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6758946531_2b00714a5b_o.jpg" width="640" height="717" alt="Neon chain necklace- shoe lace DIY"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6758945927_48e6904831_o.jpg" width="640" height="447" alt="Neon Chain Necklace DIY- shoelaces"><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Have 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end of season sale and found a pair of <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Knotted-Ankle-Boot/00505013138899,default,pd.html" target="blank">Miu Miu peep toe knotted ankle boots</a> in my size for an extra $125 off the sale price. They're surprisingly comfortable and with a hint of 40's flair, I'll wear them now and into the next chilly seasons.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6753255013_8e234b4b9e_o.jpg" width="640" height="813" alt="fresh sugar lip therapy "></center><br /> I have this thing about dry lips and <i>have</i> to have something on them at all times or else I lick them until they're cherry red, which is not a cute look. While at Sephora a few weeks ago, I picked up this <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P302103&categoryId=B70" target="blank">Sugar lip treatment by Fresh</a> and went wild for the tropical lemony scent. Still contemplating spending $25 on a lip balm, the salesgirl told me that not only does it hydrate and nourish, it SMOOTHS WRINKLES AROUND THE DELICATE LIP AREA. And anything that may help repair the possible damage I've done to my lips and/or the area around my lips from stupidly sucking on cigarettes for over 10 years, I will most definitely try. <br /> <br /> Two weeks later and I'm completely addicted to it. I must apply it 10-20 times a day, which is a nice little departure from the blistex lip medex I've been using since I was 17. <font size="1">Do you ever wonder if using the same product for too long is carcinogenic? 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super easy.<br /> * Vintage gold bag, belt, & earrings. <br /> * Vintage sunglasses.<br /> * <a href="http://www.rosenasammi.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=12&keyword=&manufacturer_id=0&Itemid=71&orderby=product_list&showallpro=yes" target="blank">Rosena Sammi bracelet</a><br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/03/leopard-print-shoes-sexy-platform.html">Casadei leopard print stilettos</a><br /> <br /> * <a href="http://instagr.am/p/R9Uvz/" target="blank">Red Lips</a>... <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/19171/Glitter-and-Ice-Lipstick/index.tmpl" target="blank">Mac "Such Flare!"</a> | <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/vintage-nail-art-water-decals.html">Vintage Decal Nails</a> <br /> <br /> * Title: lyrics from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYSSD0SVhN0&feature=related" target="blank">ABBA : Dancing Queen</a> ~ connection: their head to toe blue satin suits in the video I linked to & my satin pants and pseudo 70's glam look.<br /> <br /> I was dying to wear this outfit during the holiday season... actually, I've been dying to wear it since I made the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/09/old-hollywood-lace-halter-bustier-diy.html">lace halter bustier</a>, but haven't had a chance to. So I threw it on the other day for a fun photo shoot and realized the pants were much longer than I remembered them. I think I was a few lbs heavier when I first got them and tried them on so they stayed up around my actual waist better and weren't as long. I obviously need to alter them before I wear them for real... or just find higher shoes. <br /> <br /> <br /> * note: My husband <i>hates</i> these pants. hates them. hates all high waisted pants. thinks they're the worst thing a woman can wear. On top of it, I actually thought my husband would think this outfit was sexy. I was so wrong. ;) <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6747578847_6295b206f1_o.jpg" width="640" height="634" alt="after - black lace halter diy"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6747575877_aec93d3317_o.jpg" width="640" height="434" alt="gold accessories - old hollywood glam, 70's glam"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6747574991_ed8489724d_o.jpg" width="640" height="586" alt="leopard print peep toe stiletto heels shoes"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6747578121_a4db47afb1_o.jpg" width="640" height="546" alt="back - hair - gold belt - bracelet"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6747574861_ed57d5296f_o.jpg" width="640" height="453" alt="Leopard Print shoes - vintage gold bag"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6747577235_17b969df17_o.jpg" width="640" height="747" alt="blonde hair-backless-lace DIY-black and gold"><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Happy Monday!</h3></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/see-that-girl-watch-that-scene.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/see-that-girl-watch-that-scene.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/see-that-girl-watch-that-scene.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/see-that-girl-watch-that-scene.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-5502835487377833196?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=u3-KXlPtlWc:_oGYcmnzfeo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/u3-KXlPtlWc" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-23T02:22:01.390-08:0067http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/see-that-girl-watch-that-scene.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/j2gNFn-ezjE/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.htmlmy beauty productsmy anxietylovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:12:09 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-7899731126109850523<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6727760965_e00592a20d_o.jpg" width="640" height="748" alt="vanilla perfume-coconut water-perfumes"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> A few days ago I accidentally stumbled upon a forum of women who were spending much of their day badmouthing me on the internet <font size="1">{it wasn't the first time and I'm sure it won't be the last}</font> but one of them, who thought she was exceptionally clever, said she was <b><i>pretty sure I smelled like stale cigarettes and broken dreams</i></b>. Oh God, I laughed so hard. But then I thought for a moment... and though I'm fairly sure "broken dreams" are odorless, I remembered a time in my mid 20's where I most certainly <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/09/how-i-quit-smoking-easy-way-yeah-right.html" target="blank">smelled like cigarettes</a> and was so anxious and ruled by panic attacks and agoraphobia that I DID feel like a complete failure in life. I couldn't even leave the house let alone go after my dreams! But what an interesting thing to say now I thought, considering the title of the forum was "<a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/10/exciting-news.html" target="blank">Another Blogger Gets A Book Deal</a>". <br /> <br /> So I thought I'd steal her <i>oh so clever</i> line, use it as my title, and set the record straight about how I <b>ACTUALLY SMELL</b>... and that is, <i><b>like freshly baked cookies</i></b>. <br /> <br /> In fact, almost every week when <a href="http://www.afitnessblogbylisa.com/" target="blank">my trainer, Lisa</a> arrives, she asks me what smells like cookies, as if I just baked a batch before our workout. But the answer is never found in the kitchen and is instead, standing directly in front of her.<br /> <br /> The truth is, I don't like heavy perfumes. Blame it on my Grandma, whose entire house did actually smell like stale cigarettes and Chanel No.5 which permeated our clothes when we went to visit and left smelling like we'd spent the day in a casino in Vegas. <br /> <br /> Regardless of the reasoning behind it, I'm a <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/09/scent-of-woman.html" target="blank">vanilla-lover</a> and have been wearing some version of it for over 15 years now and I don't think it will ever get old. It just smells so good. I love mixing it with a splash of coconut or another sweet baked good scent because really, who doesn't like cookies?<br /> <br /> <b>My all-time favorite mixers are:</b><br /> <br /> * <a href="http://www.europarfum.com/vanille-coco/" target="blank">Comptoir Sud Pacifique ~ Vanille Coco</a><br /> * <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P44903" target="blank">Aquaolina ~Pink Sugar</a><br /> <br /> <b>My new favorite additions are:</b><br /> <br /> * <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P292106&categoryId=B70" target="blank">Super ~ Coconut Quench</a> which is so light, I mist it over my entire body after showering.<br /> * <a href="https://www.carolsdaughter.com/Portal.aspx?CN=1768D2A76BC5&BCID=0A710CB67F77" target="blank">Carol's Daughter ~ Ecstasy</a> which I can roll just a touch on my wrists.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6692184999/" title="I only shop at stores whose bags match my outfit. #sephora #stripes lol #totalaccident by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6692184999_4925e45735_o.jpg" width="612" height="612" alt="I only shop at stores whose bags match my outfit. #sephora #stripes lol #totalaccident"></a></center><br /> <br /> The last two were part of a recent purchase at Sephora, wherein my outfit accidentally coordinated perfectly with the bag. I mean, the stripes are the exact same width! <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1163/5115166576_cf4a68aa66_o.jpg" width="432" height="83" alt="Happy Friday Lovecats"></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-7899731126109850523?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=j2gNFn-ezjE:qS6dx52zDcw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/j2gNFn-ezjE" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-20T00:12:09.001-08:0087http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/im-pretty-sure-she-smells-like-stale.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/fc6AnEZNV80/ghost-in-you-she-dont-fade.htmlwearing my DIYsWinter 2012 Outfitsmy stylelovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:03:50 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-1698449245551258674<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/ghost-in-you-she-dont-fade.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6721998619_8de72f30d3_o.jpg" width="640" height="1121" alt="menswear tweed pants - tweed jacket-pink manolo mary janes"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <b>What I'm Wearing</b><br /> * Thrifted tweed jacket... which is a bit big actually and was suppose to take a journey to the tailor but I found it hanging quietly in the guest room closet. <br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/pearl-encrusted-deep-v-t-shirt-diy.html">DIY pearl v-neck t-shirt</a>. Loving this shirt!<br /> * <a href="http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?menu1=designer&menu2=&menu3=152&id=34121&special=sale" target="blank">Mark by Marc Jacobs cropped tweed menswear pants</a>. A <a href="http://www.gilt.com/invite/lovemaegan" target="blank">GILT</a> find.<br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/06/silk-ribbon-rose-necklace-or-belt-diy.html">DIY fabric flower belt</a> {or necklace or <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/03/philosophy-is-talk-on-cereal-box.html" target="blank">headband</a>}.<br /> * Vintage sunglasses.<br /> * Watermelon pink <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/12/pink-manolo-mary-janes.html">Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes</a>. I think I <i>need</i> the <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418049&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446412980&R=452430336363&P_name=Manolo+Blahnik&N=4294911160+306418049&bmUID=jg5CEfn" target="blank">black ones too</a>. They're a classic {in black} and surprisingly comfortable, which equals a great investment! <br /> <br /> * Title: lyrics from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMmA8PsTvPA" target="blank">Psychedelic Furs - "The Ghost In You"</a>.<br /> <br /> It's a little much, this outfit... with all the pink and pearls and flowers, but the manly tweeds balance it out a bit I think. It's fun to be ultra feminine sometimes though, but I really never want to feel "prissy", it's just not my thing. I have a hair appointment on Friday and am thinking I should add a little strawberry blonde back in the mix... ? I liked the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/01/little-black-pearls-rgb-butter-nails.html">touch of red</a> I had last year, though the overall color was a bit dark for me. Maybe just a glimmer of light strawberry cream this time? It's funny though, when my roots grow out, it literally looks like my natural hair when I was young that would get really light in the Summer sun and grow out darker in the winter months. I suppose that's why I never really mind my roots that much. <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6721998371/" title="tweed-pink - pearls-DIYs- wavy hair-sunglasses by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6721998371_f620e1c8cf_o.jpg" width="640" height="964" alt="tweed-pink - pearls-DIYs- wavy hair-sunglasses"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6721999063/" title="watermelon pink and gray - tweed jacket and pants by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6721999063_304c96f5c7_o.jpg" width="640" height="1120" alt="watermelon pink and gray - tweed jacket and pants"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6721999295/" title="pearls and tweed- vintage sunglasses by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6721999295_dfa91c295e_o.jpg" width="640" height="663" alt="pearls and tweed- vintage sunglasses "></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6721993457/" title="Pink Manolo Mary Janes-shoes- heels by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6721993457_510c862c65_o.jpg" width="640" height="452" alt="Pink Manolo Mary Janes-shoes- heels"></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6721998817/" title="girly menswear - 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Sadly I don't have time any more to look at too many blogs so please know that if someone else has done this, it's by complete coincidence that I have too. I have learned over the years of blogging that we DIYers tend to all think alike. So hopefully, this hasn't been done before HOWEVER, the idea is not too far off from those hideously bedazzled sweatshirts from the 80's old ladies used to wear... right? But so much better ;)<br /> <br /> Note: the "V" looks deeper on the dress form than it is in reality BUT your pearls or beads WILL weigh it down more than it normally sits on your chest. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4069/4405525310_4b384e31bf_o.jpg" width="371" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-materials"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6712173155_51299086d0_o.jpg" width="640" height="496" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -1"></center><br /> * A V-neck T-shirt {though if you prefer it, a crew neck would be pretty as well - and I would say to do the edges of your sleeves to complete the look - <font size="1">but make sure you can still stretch the neck over your head or use a blouse that has a button neck closure</font>}<br /> * 3 Different sizes of pearls... or you may use any kind or color of plastic beads {glass beads are too heavy for this}<br /> * Needle/Thread/Scissors<br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4125/4839147098_3e6027acc0_o.jpg" width="77" height="57" alt="steps"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6712173469_c3c4a1d719_o.jpg" width="640" height="441" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -3"></center><br /> * Beginning somewhere near the center of your V and with your middle sized pearl or bead, thread your needle through the back of your T and hand stitch your bead into place. <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6712173625_c3e913750c_o.jpg" width="640" height="443" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -4"></center><br /> * Continue up both sides, staggering your mid-sized pearl or beads onto your V.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6712173939_0e2ef4cc6a_o.jpg" width="640" height="674" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -5-1"></center><br /> * It should look something like this.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6712174075_6ed87fed44_o.jpg" width="640" height="433" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -6"></center><br /> * Once you've gone all the way around your V with your mid-sized pearls, take your largest pearl or bead and begin filling in the spaces in between, all the way around.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6712174395_af2a8f9244_o.jpg" width="640" height="540" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -8"></center><br /> * Finally, take your smallest pearl or seed beads and fill in the rest of the blanks with these, layering on two at a time in some areas.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6712174221_c0a021a116_o.jpg" width="640" height="470" alt="Pearl collar t shirt neck DIY -7"></center><br /> * At the last minute I decided to layer in a few of these vintage Aurora Borealis beads for a little extra sparkle. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4404761819_e3f9d37ac5_o.jpg" width="118" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-voila"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6712169667_9b8251e959_o.jpg" width="640" height="908" alt="Deep V pearl T shirt DIY "><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6712170017_acc70253e6_o.jpg" width="640" height="799" alt="hand beading DIY - 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Even though the colors are dark, I'm looking forward to wearing this in the spring and summer months.<br /> * Vintage Bill Kaiserman jacket... my favorite, but slowly dying jacket.<br /> * Vintage belt.<br /> * <a href="http://www.americanapparel.com/" target="blank">American Apparel black tights</a>.<br /> * <a href="http://www.dolcevita.com/" target="blank">Dolce Vita boots</a>... it's funny, I haven't worn these boots in a few years but have pulled them out twice in the last few months. Seen <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/12/cherish-joy-you-bring-to-my-life.html" target="blank">here with my red roses dress</a>. I wasn't fully sold on them for this look but nothing else was working better. <br /> * Vintage chain necklace I literally just tied in two knots and let hang.<br /> * Cuffs were sent to me by <a href="http://juliegarces.tumblr.com/" target="blank">Julie</a> but I can never remember where they are from. I wore them over the cuffs of the dress. <br /> * Vintage earrings were my grandma's<br /> <br /> * I didn't really do my hair... it was just sort of wet and messy. <br /> <br /> <br /> Lately it seems I've been getting dressed more for evening events, which is really making outfit posts quite tricky as I don't have my camera's night settings down just yet. And maybe they'll never be good? We don't love the flash so many of the shots come out blurry and though I like the deep colors I get, many details are lost in translation. I'm not gonna lie, it kind of infuriates me, which I think is obvious by the face I'm making in the first photo. Annoyed. I can't wait for longer days. This getting dark by 5:30 is really counterproductive ;)<br /> <br /> This was Saturday night... for a friend's birthday dinner... a friend who got sick and cancelled said birthday dinner after I was already ready. I should have known better though, just by the fact that I was ready on time that something was amiss ;) I tend to run late. <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><h3>* * *</h3></center><br /> How did we love the Golden Globes last night? I definitely thought Ricky was tame in comparison to last year but I love him nonetheless. Charlize Theron, Kate Beckinsale and maybe even Michelle Williams were my favorites of the night. Oh and Laura Dern's beaded green deep V was spectacular! I know everyone raves over Angelina but I didn't love her dress... and sadly, I thought her tattoos were a bit distracting and took away from her beauty... which is weird for me to even say because I have 7 tattoos and am a fan of body art. Overall though, everyone looked really fabulous last night. I can't recall one dress or "look" that I gasped at in a bad way. Oh wait, that's not true... what was going on with the SIDE of Natalie Portman's dress? So unfortunate... and I guess I was not a fan of all the floor length yellow dresses either. All I kept thinking was B.A.N.A.N.A.S.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6704929875_dc539fed79_o.jpg" width="640" height="508" alt="floral print dress with belt"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6704926533_3ff057257d_o.jpg" width="640" height="450" alt="knotted chain necklace- hair"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6704926729_5cb5272254_o.jpg" width="640" height="430" alt="wrist cuffs"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6704926063_f9b7c1caa3_o.jpg" width="640" height="471" alt="my ring-wedding rings-engagement ring"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6704931719_de44769906_o.jpg" width="640" height="1095" alt="dress with flower print-lamade-black tights and boots"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6704925327_215f9ab267_o.jpg" width="640" height="437" alt="accessories-earrings -rings-jewelry"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6704924945_72dced7faf_o.jpg" width="640" height="418" alt="my ring-floral dress "><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6704928865_e01695d043_o.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="vintage belt"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6704931493_42a71c80df_o.jpg" width="640" height="924" alt="floral dress with black "><br /> <br /> * Sorry for the all the <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2010/03/since-you-asked-my-engagement-wedding.html" target="blank">wedding & engagement ring</a> shots... 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In fact, I just looked at the back of the little envelope and it says: Beverly Hills 1982 - (I was 6). I'm not even kidding. AND, I think they were hand-me-downs at that. Like someone was cleaning out their bathroom or something and I ended up with them. I cannot remember who gave them to me or where I got them but for some reason, over the years, I could just not bring myself to throw them away -- even though the nail polish is no longer usable. When I was young, I only liked one of the birds, which is why I have so many Toucans left. <br /> <br /> So I thought I'd see if they still worked... <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688677729/" title="Sephora and Chanel Nail Polish by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6688677729_f001099a0b_o.jpg" width="640" height="892" alt="Sephora and Chanel Nail Polish "></a><br /> <br /> For a base coat I used <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P217311&categoryId=RPYMAL&shouldPaginate=" target="blank">Sephora by OPI "Chestnuts About You"</a> x 2. <br /> <br /> Since I'm 99% sure I'm the only person with random vintage nail decals <font size="1">{though I just did a quick search and found an Ebay seller with a few pages of vintage <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Airbrush-Products-and-More/Becca-Nail-Art-Decals-/_i.html?_fsub=1741037016" target="blank">Becca Nail Art Decals</a> for sale</font>}, I'll just do a quick little DIY summary because it's probably still the same technique to applying water nail decals. <br /> <br /> Grab scissors, tweezers and a small bowl of warm-ish water. Cut your decal out and submerge into the water for a minute or so. Using tweezers, grab the end of your decal and with your fingers, carefully push the decal away from the paper and lay it on your nail, smoothing it out carefully with your fingers. Since my decals are ancient, the adhesive wasn't its best so I immediately used my <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LAQUE-BRILLANCE-EXTRÊME-89378" target="blank">Chanel extreme brilliance top coat</a> to seal the decal in place. <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6688677951_7e2503c947_o.jpg" width="640" height="463" alt="applying water nail decals"><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688734565/" title="diy nail art decals by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6688734565_610678b584_o.jpg" width="310" height="310" alt="diy nail art decals"></a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688678289/" title="diy nail art water decals raemon becca by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6688678289_0b503cb96f_o.jpg" width="310" height="310" alt="diy nail art water decals raemon becca"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688678343/" title="diy nail art water decals raemon becca by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6688678343_51e53176d3_o.jpg" width="310" height="310" alt="diy nail art water decals raemon becca "></a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688678401/" title="diy nail art water decals raemon becca by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6688678401_bbb00ca847_o.jpg" width="310" height="310" alt="diy nail art water decals raemon becca "></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688678489/" title="raemon becca vintage nail art decals-bird nail decals by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6688678489_260db868ce_o.jpg" width="310" height="310" alt="raemon becca vintage nail art decals-bird nail decals "></a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6688678643/" title="nail art by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6688678643_5541edeaa3_o.jpg" width="310" height="310" alt="nail art"></a></center><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4404761819_e3f9d37ac5_o.jpg" width="118" height="54" alt="Maegans-DIYs-voila"><br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6688679041_d8e1340352_o.jpg" width="640" height="479" alt="nails-vintage nail decals"></center><br /> <br /> Since my nails are tiny and a full bird will only fit on my thumb, I cut one decal in half and used a single leaf on one ring finger and a part of a bird on the other. {note: this Sephora OPI polish looks much cleaner in reality than in these photos}<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6688679123_be69f212eb_o.jpg" width="640" height="893" alt="vintage toucan nail decals- raemon becca"><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1163/5115166576_cf4a68aa66_o.jpg" 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width="1"/>2012-01-13T00:58:46.924-08:0028http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/vintage-nail-art-water-decals.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/cImdh8jv6q8/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.htmlDressing up in my Dressing RoomhatsWinter 2012 Outfitsmy stylelovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:59:04 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-7976837270749647739<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6683346223_163068b8c2_o.jpg" width="640" height="902" alt="maegan's fedora - hat-fedora - straight hair-mirror-camera"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <b>What I'm Wearing</b><br /> * Vintage 70's animal print dress {most similarly to a giraffe print but I could be off} & included tie belt from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jantiques?ref=seller_info" target="blank">Etsy shop Jantiques</a>. She has some great vintage finds for really reasonable prices! I also got my halloween "<a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/10/don-betty-draper-halloween-costumes.html" target="blank">Betty Draper"</a> dress from her. <br /> * <b>Hat</b>: is by THE AMAZING <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpringCanyonHats?ref=pr_shop_more" target="blank">Spring Canyon Hats</a>. They custom made it to my style specifications and then I got to name it! -> <b>You can buy it here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88767922/megans-barracuda-fedora-free-shipping" target="blank">...love Maegan "Barracuda Fedora"</a> <font size="1">{w/free shipping}</font></b>. I'm supremely in love with it! <font size="1">{note: it's a charcoal gray with a hint of green}</font><br /> * <a href="http://guillaumehinfray.com/" target="blank">Guillaume Hinfray suede boots</a>... <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/12/shes-got-electric-boots-mohair-suit.html" target="blank">seen here with jeans</a><br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-new-marc-jacobs-bag.html" target="blank">Marc Jacobs bag</a><br /> <br /> * <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/hair%20tutorials">Hair</a>: I've been asked on occasion what my natural hair is like and this is it. Here it's air-dried and while it does have body, it's very straight. Whenever it's wavy or curly, I've used something to make it that way.<br /> <br /> * Wearing absolutely no makeup, like an idiot... not even lip gloss.<br /> <br /> <br /> Just for something different I thought I'd change up my outfit posts, take it indoors and add a new series: Dressing up in my Dressing Room. Here's why: <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/my%20office" target="blank">my dressing room</a> is a fun backdrop and while I see it all day every day because I work in here too, YOU never get to see it. And I thought you might like to. Also, it may inspire me to keep it clean on the regular instead of piling clothes up on my pink studded ottoman... which you can't see for that exact reason. <br /> <br /> This particular impromptu dress-up spawned from a heinous day <font size="1">{yesterday}</font> working on a project that seemed never-ending... I was supposed to be ready for dinner when the husband returned home, which I was... but this isn't what I wore. I had a little fun playing dress-up first. <br /> <br /> I bought this dress before <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/halloween" target="blank">Halloween</a> and not only have I not worn it, I never even tried it on. So I grabbed it out of my closet to see how it fit and then just pulled the outfit together... a sort of modern 70's look with a hint of western, no? Maybe it's just the way I'm standing in the shot below that makes me feel like a cowboy, lol. <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6683344407_93ea8f8aa9_o.jpg" width="640" height="1073" alt="dressing up-fedora - 70s look- vintage dress"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6683343681_dfdd9329d4_o.jpg" width="640" height="506" alt="Marc Jacobs Bag - Fedora Hat - zebra rug"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6683345451_e9fe30393d_o.jpg" width="640" height="441" alt="animal print pleats - giraffe print "><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6683345017_ff635922a0_o.jpg" width="640" height="1027" alt="vintage dress with belt - fedora-marc jacobs bag-dressing room"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6683343131_4315bc8310_o.jpg" width="640" height="454" alt="hinfray suede boots - zebra rug "><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6683345765_90405c0fbf_o.jpg" width="640" height="877" alt="animal print pleated dress with suede boots"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6683347087_c49b8351a1_o.jpg" width="640" height="1141" alt="vintage dress -custom hat-fedora-boots-70's"><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Happy Thursday!</h3><br /> <br /> * Check out my <a href="http://www.blogher.com/year-round-fashion-resolutions" target="blank">Year Round Fashion Resolutions</a> at Life Well Lived!<br /> </center><br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-7976837270749647739?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=cImdh8jv6q8:iBLARfglTsI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/cImdh8jv6q8" height="1" width="1"/>2012-02-04T22:59:04.537-08:0037http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/dressing-up-in-my-dressing-room.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/U4uX0T-IDxQ/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.htmlphotoshop tutorialmy DIYDIYlovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:53:05 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-8881229810984943423<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6677627959_e623a2f3b9_o.jpg" width="640" height="523" alt="white iphone 4 - clear iphone case"></a></center> <br /> I love the way my <a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/" target="blank">iPhone</a> looks without a case... I'm sure we all do. However, we know it's completely impractical to carry an iPhone without a case save we drop it and break it and never forgive ourselves. I found this clear rubber case recently <font size="1">{at a kiosk at the mall for $20}</font> and loved the simplicity of it. I especially love the mirrored glass effect it simulates around the edges when I'm looking at the front of it.<br /> <br /> That said, the <b>back</b> is an entirely separate issue. The case presses against the iPhone and then appears to be sweating, like <a href="http://www.imglego.co.cc/data/Others/clear-plastic-shoes.jpg" target="blank">feet in clear plastic shoes</a>. <b>GROSS</b>. <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6677628111_ef87bf711a_o.jpg" width="640" height="419" alt="clear iphone case iphone 4 "></center><br /> <b>So I thought I'd come up with a few alternatives</b> to hide and/or disguise the "sweatyback" -- er, not to be confused with "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOHvDP_vCs" target="blank">sexyback</a>".<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>* My first and easiest solution</b> was to simply slip a peacock feather in between the case and the phone.<br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6677626843_0dc98811cc_o.jpg" width="640" height="397" alt="clear iphone case-peacok feather"></center><br /> Slim enough to appease the way the case wraps around the phone and perfectly pretty. <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6677626927_f1e1f1aa4f_o.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="iphone case with peacock feather"></center><br /> <br /> <b>But I wasn't happy just yet... </b><br /> <br /> <br /> <b>* Solution number 2:</b> I found some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L2NKCE?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwlovemaegan-20&linkCode=shr&camp=213733&creative=393185&creativeASIN=B003L2NKCE&ref_=sr_1_1&qid=1326269844&sr=8-1" target="blank">pretty scrapbook paper</a> and with a pencil, carefully traced the back of my iPhone onto it, cut it out, fit it in, traced the camera hole, cut that out, erased the lines on the edges & fit it in. <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6677627805_fdece65ae1_o.jpg" width="640" height="551" alt="iphone case template diy"><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6677627741/" title="iphone 4 template paper floral case by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6677627741_89e88e1918.jpg" width="310" height="200" alt="iphone 4 template paper floral case"></a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6677627659/" title="iphone case diy template clear case by ...love Maegan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6677627659_f79051ea39.jpg" width="310" height="200" alt="iphone case diy template clear case"></a><br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6677627577_cb8aab602e_o.jpg" width="640" height="445" alt="iphone template case diy"><br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6677627505_857569dfe7_o.jpg" width="640" height="439" alt="diy iphone 4 template case skin"></center><br /> <br /> <b>Which turned out pretty, but still not quite my style...</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <b>* Solution number 3:</b> Since I'm <i>madly in love</i> with the photos from <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/mantelscape-flowered-cow-skull-white.html" target="blank">my latest mantelscape</a> {yes, I'm even using it as wallpaper on my phone} I went to my computer... <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6677626745_b82266a6b4_o.jpg" width="640" height="612" alt="phootshop tutorial iphone template"></center><br /> <a href="http://webdesignledger.com/freebies/10-free-printable-web-design-wireframing-templates" target="blank">Googled a template</a>, opened it & my photo in photoshop, highlighted the template, dragged it onto a new layer in my closeup photo, "stroked" it, deleted the inner lines I didn't need, made sure the print size was correct by measuring my iPhone, printed it on matte paper, and cut it out as I did in the steps above.<br /> <br /> <b>And <font size="3"><i>Voila!</i></font> now I'm in love...</b> it looks more like art than anything else, which is why I like it. But I also love that's it's consistent with the other side.<br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6677627315_72f0cb3b63_o.jpg" width="640" height="441" alt="iphone case template diy - clear iphone 4 case"></center><br /> The clear case is the most fun for a DIYer like myself as well as for someone who gets bored easily or wants to follow the latest trends. You can really run with this idea... imagine the possibilities!<br /> <br /> <center><h3>Have Fun!</h3></center><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-8881229810984943423?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=U4uX0T-IDxQ:yxY9MsWXdsg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/U4uX0T-IDxQ" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-11T00:53:05.214-08:0043http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-pseudo-iphone-case-diy-tutorials.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/hcT0X82zJAg/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.htmlmy beauty productsmy reviewsnail polishlovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:16:44 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-5447372926266598854<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6675474461_b04a0c5718_o.jpg" width="640" height="867" alt="Sephora Bain Dissolvant Express"></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> Since we all know that these fun <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P299437&categoryId=RVP" target="blank">chunky glitter nail polishes</a> are an absolute headache to remove, I decided to give <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P297134&categoryId=B70" target="blank">Sephora's -Instant Nail Polish Remover</a> a try. It claims to be: <i>A nail polish remover that leaves no trace of past polishes</i>. I've left my <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/12/silver-gold-glitter-manicure-nails-for.html" target="blank">New Year's manicure</a> on for far too long so it was the perfect test.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6675474867_e1417133f1_o.jpg" width="640" height="872" alt="Sephora Bain Dissolvant Express-nail polish remover "></center><br /> <br /> By simply inserting your fingers one at a time into the soft foamy hole for one minute, your polish is supposed to instantly dissolve. One minute is far from "instant", in my opinion, but the experience wasn't horrendous for this impatient woman. <br /> <br /> While it does a fairly good job at removing the POLISH, it did a horrendous job removing the GLITTER chunks. I ended up scraping the glitter off with my nails then sticking my fingers back in the remover one last time to clean off the remaining traces of polish that was below the glitter. <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6675475271_7daeae348a_o.jpg" width="640" height="546" alt="sephora nail polish remover-leaves glitter specs"></center><br /> <br /> <b>I do like that it contains NONE of the following and did NOT dry out my nails or my skin: {the polish did a good enough job of that}</b><br /> <br /> - Parabens<br /> - Sulfates <br /> - Phthalates<br /> - GMOs<br /> - Triclosan <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>* Here's a before shot</b>, if you didn't catch it... click through the photo for a tutorial.<br /> <br /> <center><a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/12/silver-gold-glitter-manicure-nails-for.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6598813049_5b861759d8_o.jpg" width="640" height="514" alt="diamonds-pearls-nails-glitter"></a><br /> <br /> <h3><a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/search/label/my%20nails">click here for fun manicure ideas</a></h3></center><br /> <br /> <font size="1">* I was NOT paid to endorse this product</font><br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-5447372926266598854?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=hcT0X82zJAg:COF_Zi3Nd-0:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/hcT0X82zJAg" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-10T15:16:44.062-08:007http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/sephoras-instant-nail-polish-remover.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/uJOPCOhbl64/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.htmlmy lifephotographylovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:18:42 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-2139902545886560390<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6671275565_437c5ba968_o.png" width="640" height="484" alt="Instagram photo"></a></center> <br /> I caught <a href="http://www.blogher.com/snippets/instagram-fans-meet-animoto" target="blank">this tech post</a> out of the corner of my eye while working on one of my various jobs at <a href="http://www.blogher.com/blogher-topics/style" target="blank">BlogHer.com</a> and was IMMEDIATELY INGTRIGUED. I'm in love with <a href="http://followgram.me/lovemaegan" target="blank">Instagram</a>. It accounts for most of the time I spend staring at <a href="http://lovemaegan.tumblr.com/post/14771992844" target="blank">my iPhone</a> so why wouldn't I want to make a movie out of my favorite Instagram photos? <br /> <br /> I clicked over to <a href="http://animoto.com/" target="blank">Animoto</a> and it was so simple. You click "create" choose photos, add music, add text, voila! you're done. HOWEVER, the free version only allows for 12 photos. Obviously I had to upgrade just so I could get the full version and add as many photos that fit into my song choice. And for me, $30 is totally worth it <b>because look how much fun this is...</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <center><object id="vp1CCB05" width="648" height="360" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1326170798&f=CCB05gx93hee9h3WmS3THw&d=251&m=a&r=360p&volume=100&start_res=360p&i=m&options="></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed id="vp1CCB05" src="http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1326170798&f=CCB05gx93hee9h3WmS3THw&d=251&m=a&r=360p&volume=100&start_res=360p&i=m&options=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="648" height="360"></embed></object></center><br /> <br /> * I was NOT paid to write this post, I just truly love the product and end result! Now, go to <a href="http://animoto.com/" target="blank">Animoto</a> and make one for yourself! {you can also use non-instagram photos, fyi}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-2139902545886560390?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=uJOPCOhbl64:In2QyNqdWjE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/uJOPCOhbl64" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-10T00:18:42.456-08:0013no I caught this tech post out of the corner of my eye while working on one of my various jobs at BlogHer.com and was IMMEDIATELY INGTRIGUED. I'm in love with Instagram. It accounts for most of the time I spend staring at my iPhone so why wouldn't I want to...love Maegan I caught this tech post out of the corner of my eye while working on one of my various jobs at BlogHer.com and was IMMEDIATELY INGTRIGUED. I'm in love with Instagram. It accounts for most of the time I spend staring at my iPhone so why wouldn't I want to make a movie out of my favorite Instagram photos? I clicked over to Animoto and it was so simple. You click "create" choose photos, add music, add text, voila! you're done. HOWEVER, the free version only allows for 12 photos. Obviously I had to upgrade just so I could get the full version and add as many photos that fit into my song choice. And for me, $30 is totally worth it because look how much fun this is... * I was NOT paid to write this post, I just truly love the product and end result! Now, go to Animoto and make one for yourself! {you can also use non-instagram photos, fyi} * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN' * Tweet This! &nbsp;fashion,style,lifestyle,home,home,decor,married,life,love,hair,DIY,tutorials,shoes,shopping,vintage,Los,Angeleshttp://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/turn-your-favorite-instagram-photos.htmlhttp://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1326170798&f=CCB05gx93hee9h3WmS3THw&d=251&m=a&r=360p&volume=100&start_res=360p&i=m&options=http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/jd9nmGr2Y48/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.htmlWinter 2012 Outfitsmy stylelovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:14:49 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-571172769594694294<div align="justify"><center><br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6665449823_407c721bca_o.jpg" width="640" height="1052" alt="a casual outfit-cashmere and crocs "></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <b>What I'm Wearing</b><br /> * <a href="http://jbrand.jbrandjeans.com/search?w=maverick&sli_jump=1" target="blank">J Brand skinny cargo pants "Houlihan"</a> - still my favorites.<br /> * Thrifted plaid flannel button down<br /> * Jigsaw London <a href="http://www.jigsaw-london.com/cashmere-merino-turtle-neck-sweater" target="blank">cashmere sweater</a> On sale now! {courtesy of <a href="http://www.jigsaw-london.com/" target="blank">Jigsaw London</a>} and a serious favorite! Last seen <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/11/wild-boys-never-chose-this-way.html" target="blank">here with a mini skirt and oxfords</a>.<br /> * Crocs <a href="http://www.crocs.com/crocs-berryessa-buckle/11604,default,pd.html?cid=23D&cgid=women-footwear-boots" target="blank">boots with fur</a> {courtesy of <a href="http://www.crocs.com/home/homepage,default,pg.html" target="blank">Crocs</a>}<br /> * <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/chloe-sunglasses/br/v=1/2534374302154593.htm?all&extid=PS_Google_SC_usa&s_kwcid=TC%7C8267%7C%2Bchloe%20%2Bsunglasses%20%2Bbelladone%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C9104496628" target="blank">Chloe gray "Belladone" sunglasses</a><br /> * <a href="http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12006600&cp=3075218.3075279.3075306" target="blank">Kenneth Cole watch</a> {courtesy of <a href="http://www.kennethcole.com/home/index.jsp?clickid=topnav_logo_img" target="blank">Kenneth Cole</a>}. It's rose gold and tortoise and I kind of love it. Mixed with various vintage bangles, <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/03/leather-lanyard-bracelet-diy-maeg-it.html" target="blank">my lanyard bracelet</a>, and a vintage leaf necklace that was my grandma's wrapped around my wrist. Rose gold and stud drop <a href="http://www.madeherthink.com/" target="blank">earrings by Made Her Think</a> from <a href="http://www.gilt.com/invite/lovemaegan" target="blank">GILT</a><br /> * Jigsaw London <a href="http://www.jigsaw-london.com/handbags" target="blank">black woven bag</a> {also courtesy of Jigsaw London} - but WOW this <a href="http://www.jigsaw-london.com/handbags/leather-tote-bag-with-tattoo-print" target="blank">gorgeous bag</a> from Jigsaw would have looked better with the outfit. I think it's new!<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6648867603_beca818526_o.jpg" width="612" height="612" alt="Thanks @kennethcole for my new watch! I love that it's rose gold!"></center><br /> <br /> I'm not gonna lie... if I were going <i>anywhere</i> but shopping with my mom or running errands even, I would have worn heels or wedges or heeled boots with this outfit. But since I WAS just going shopping with my mom, I threw on my ultra-comfy <a href="http://www.crocs.com/crocs-berryessa-buckle/11604,default,pd.html?cid=23D&cgid=women-footwear-boots" target="blank">CROCS boots with fur</a>. I was at least happy the fur matched the sweater almost perfectly. It's not really that it didn't work as an outfit, it did, but it just feels kind of <i>casual chic</i> on top and <i>just casual</i> on the bottom. This was last Friday... what I was wearing when I purchased <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-new-marc-jacobs-bag.html">my fabulous new bag</a> among other fun beauty finds from Sephora - - which I'll probably share later in the week with you... maybe even via a new manicure? Who's to know? I don't plan for these things you know, they just happen. ;)<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6665281943_faf8dea3a2_o.jpg" width="640" height="997" alt="cashmere sweater-plaid button down-sunglasses-waved hair"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6665282437_163c27f2f3_o.jpg" width="640" height="409" alt="casual outfit - watches and bracelets-writst-cuffs-plaid"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6665284859_77471e0223_o.jpg" width="640" height="882" alt="casual outfit to go shopping in - j brand houlihan"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6665282331_010d330943_o.jpg" width="640" height="338" alt="watch+bracelets+ arm -kenneth cole watch"><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6665282189_91800a3a2a_o.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="crocs boots with fur "><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6665284039_217a210cfb_o.jpg" width="640" height="981" alt="j brand jeans - jigsaw london sweater and bag-casual"><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3>Happy Monday!</h3></center><br /> <br /> </div><center><font size="3" color="pink">* <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Maegan/146224532093377?sk=wall" target="blank">FACEBOOK</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/loveMaegan" target="blank">TWITTER</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/279746/love-maegan/follow" target="blank">BLOGLOVIN'</a> * </font> <hr><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=151920141548596&amp;xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.html" send="false" layout="button_count" width="96" show_faces="false" font=""></fb:like><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-url="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.html" data-via="loveMaegan">Tweet This!</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><g:plusone size="medium"></g:plusone><script src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=3&r=http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.html"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p><div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"></script><fb:comments href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.html" num_posts="3" width="640"></fb:comments></center><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5483903013341390767-571172769594694294?l=www.lovemaegan.com' alt='' /></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:-BTjWOF_DHI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:-BTjWOF_DHI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?a=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan?i=jd9nmGr2Y48:rK2z28rnjXk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~4/jd9nmGr2Y48" height="1" width="1"/>2012-01-09T22:14:49.705-08:0023http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/cashmere-and-crocs-yeah-i-said-it.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisIsMyLifeloveMaegan/~3/NEit62YAaGs/my-new-marc-jacobs-bag.htmlhandbagsmy shoppinglovemaegan@gmail.com (...love Maegan)Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:19:09 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483903013341390767.post-2753097367932744663<div align="justify"><center><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/01/my-new-marc-jacobs-bag.html"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6657031847_c0a7ca0900_o.jpg" width="640" height="949" alt="Marc Jacobs Bag classic camel bag "></a><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> When the first check for <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/10/exciting-news.html" target="blank">my book</a> arrived, the husband hinted that I should reward myself for all my hard work and buy something with it. This was probably not the smartest thing the husband could have said at that particular moment because up until that point, I had planned on heading straight to the bank with it. But the damage had been done and I decided to splurge big time on a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/6579839425/" target="blank">Chloe bag</a> I'd been dying for. And upon its arrival, I wasn't impressed <font size="1">{and it was GINORMOUS}</font>, so I sent it back. I may have had a little buyer's remorse as well because $1800 for a bag is quite a ridiculous notion. Come to think of it, I do have handbags of the same value that were gifts which somehow makes the idea seem less ridiculous{?}. <br /> <br /> While out shopping with my mom on Friday, exchanging <a href="http://www.lovemaegan.com/2011/12/our-california-christmas.html" target="blank">Christmas</a> gifts & spending gift cards, I decided it couldn't hurt to look around because really, I still hadn't gotten my "reward" {which is also a ridiculous notion because having a book published is award enough}. I found this <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/marc-jacobs/womens/bags-and-accessories/c3113021/the-classic#?p=2&s=12" target="blank">Marc Jacobs "Classic" bag</a> in camel {which I actually can't find color-wise online} and somehow the $1195 price tag seemed nothing in comparison to the $1800... I know. Ridiculous. But wow. This bag is gorgeous. 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