{OBSESSION} Tori Spelling Goes Green

Two nights ago ... I BROKE my index finger on my right hand. Yep, after 26 years, I finally accomplished what most 7 years old boys have been doing since the Earth started turning: breaking bones. I was merely playing fetch with a neighborhood dog when he decided why chew on a rawhide bone when he could chew on something a little more flavorful - my finger.

At first I screamed, "Ugh ... I'm a journalist ... this is the worst possible thing that could happen to me! I'll never type again!" But, strangely, as I sat in the emergency room I started to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The ER's waiting room television was tuned to Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. I had never actually watched the show (our cable provider doesn't subscribe to Oxygen) and now I was sitting there with my hazel-green retinas glued to the television. Sooo ... since I've been stuck at home the past couple of days I've downloaded ALL the past episodes of Home Sweet Hollywood.

The show is surprisingly entertaining, especially, when you're on the lookout for all of Tori's emerald green wardrobe selections. Kelly green is by far my favorite color, and I've never really thought of it as a color that would look especially stunning on a platinum blond girl (Tori Spelling and myself, of course) since it's such a saturated jewel tone. Here's just a FEW of Tori's recent (this season of Home Sweet Hollywood's) going green moments.

{OBSESSION} Cameo Appearance

My husband was so tres sweet when he surprised me with a truly modern - and rather unexpected - gift 2 days ago. Apparently, he got this absolutely charming cameo ring from Zales. He was forced to be at the mall for 2 hours waiting for his iPhone to be "restored" at the Apple Store, thereby allowing him to have amble time to by his wife a new right-hand ring.

Ring: Oval Carved Turquoise and Charcoal Grey Quartz Cameo Ring in 14K Gold - $149, Zales







Alas, this has led to my latest {OBSESSION} the cameo. I found that it's super easy to work into modern fashion, not to mention it's almost Parisian when it's ivory and onyx. I'm in love... it's so very Royal Family, don't you think?
































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{HOW TO} JETSET WITH SUMMER STYLE

I'm dying to be one of those super organized people you see at airports that breezes through security - first class lane only, of course - that always seems to be "going somewhere exotic rather than Oklahoma".

Now that is a direct quote from my mother while she and I boarded a plane last month to visit my birth state... yep, you guessed it, Oklahoma. ::sigh:: Good times!

These are my above-all, must-haves-to-keep-me-sane at the airport and on-the-plane luxuries. They are all things I actually OWN and not what I should own, so I can attest to the wonders of each item and how it assists me in maintaining my zen-like state of mind even while flying.

In a couple of weeks I'll be jetting off to Chicago and then to Madison, Wisconsin and no doubt these items will save me life once again! Enjoy a peak into my luggage...


























Laptop: Dell notebook, $499 - it's so small, it slips in and out of my purse in a flash for security
iPod: Pink iPod Nano, $149 - I download spa worthy music and zone out
Dress: American Eagle, $39- super comfy, yet easily dressed up
Pocket Watch Necklace: Tempus Fugit, $65 -you can never be to the terminal too early to ask for an upgrade to first class
LUXE Maps: Luxe Travel Guides, $9 each - chic travel guides
Scarf/Blanket: Love Notes, $88 - can be used as scarf in terminal and blanket while on plane
Watch: Michael Kors, $195 - see "pocket watch necklace" -
Stamps: King & Queen of Hearts, $8 per book - to send postcards to all those that you'd love to make "pea green with envy"
Giraffe Journal: Papercup Design, $16 - to keep a travel log of events, places and people
High-tech Water Bottle: Hydra Coach, $28 - hydration is key to keeping sanity while traveling
Lip Shine: Philosophy, $8 -pure heaven for the lips
YSL Postcard Clutch: Yves Saint Laurent, $599 - it's a postcard from YSL - hello, fabulous!
Luggage: Steamline, The Editor Series, $125 - $450 - It's so vintage in style, but totally modern in function and design

{LUX LIFESTYLE} Maya Bikini

I can't tell you how many Victoria Secret bikini orders I've made. Nor can I tell you how many bikinis - for that matter - that I actually own. But, what I can say is my feelings now for all those bikinis I have previously adored are pale and shallow due to my recent new found love for Maya bikinis (signature cut).

The signature cut is this super flattering, lettuce-edge bikini that floats over your body. It's made out of the super-duper fabric that is like second skin next to your body. Yum! And, did I mention FLATTERING?

Now, I'm not gonna lie... this is going to be an investment into your future lookin-hot-on-the-beach budget. But, it's nothing a few more hours at work can't handle!

Maya "Signature Cut" Bikini - $180, Maya Swimwear

{INSPIRATION} I Married Adventure

In a matter of speaking, marriage is an adventure. It's an adventure into the unknown. An outside view of your past, present and, more importantly, your future. Best of all, it's a tell-tale of the level of maturity we all secretly hope we are able to live up to throughout the many trials and tribulations of life.

I married my bestfriend. Luckily, he shares my love of traveling. And, while we haven't been to Iceland (Stacy & Steve) or had to share a charter tour with Norwegian whalers to Antarctica (Jack & June), we do get our fair share of adventure. We've been swimming with sharks in Hawaii. Toured ghost towns of the old west in Nevada. Mined for diamonds in Arkansas. And, have been part of an ol' fashion clam back in Maine.

Did I mention swimming with the sharks in Hawaii? Yea, we love adventure! =)

















Photograph - Maracaymedan, Flickr
Paris Street Map Scarf - $69, Map Scarfs
Antique Binoculars -$25, Micheal's Collectibles
Book: I Married Adventure - my private collection
Western Union Telegram (graphics) - my private collection
Giraffe Print Bag - $69.95, Z Gallerie
Gem Paperweights -$16.95, Z Gallerie
Never Lost, Compass Necklace - $23, Made by Moe
Vintage Train Ad - $8, Red Rooster Antiques
Leather Suitcases -$89, uxolo
Serenbe, Georgia Photograph - Jessica Ellis
Coach "kiki" Purse - $569, Coach
Replica of Saber Tooth Tiger Skull - $59.95, Z Gallerie

{TEMPTATION} 1800's Georgia Peach

It's Monday morning, and while thinking about the tragic economy, the best way to distract myself is with expensive homemade goods from Etsy.com - obviously! I'm really adoring this 19th century, I-live-on-a-plantation kind of feel of these fabulous finds. It just makes me want to buy a petticoat and rename my cat, Mint Julep!
Boudoir Chair - $800, Reclaim the Throne
Sunset Sail Print- $17, DreamON
Silk Blouse - $325, Claire la Faye

{OBSESSION} Holly Golightly | Breakfast at Tiffany's

Amazingly, for a character that actually owns very few material possessions, there is an endless supply of decor, fashion and lifestyle ideas throughout the entire classic film Breakfast at Tiffany's. I'm sure - in the somewhat near future - I will post a "Holly Golightly apartment style II" just brimming with more sensational ideas inspired by the girl who honestly has everything she needs and nothing she doesn't.

My 4.5 years spent at Yale University are punctuated by sleepless nights studying, partying NYC-style and by Miss Golightly's beyond fabulous fashion, quotes and insatiable desire to be loved.