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Your Weekend
Skull Trend
Skulls are everywhere!
Lately I've been seeing them on home decor items such as pillows and candles, on jewelry, and on women's apparel. So basically skulls are really in trend right now!
So much so that we even have them in my MadeByGirl shop with items like the popular double skull bracelet & even the skull patterned poster. So, if you'd like to jump on this trend, here are 15 of my favorite skull items out there!
What do you think of the skull trend? Are into it?
1. Herend skull via gift collector
2. Alexander McQueen britannia skull clutch via net-a-porter
3. Brass gold skull via the evolution store
4.DL&Company skull candle via amazon
5. Louis In extremis pillows via kyle bunting
6. "Skulls in Contemporary Art and Design" via barneys
7. Skull pillow via anchored
8. Skull candle via koff
9. Skull pattern poster via MadeByGirl
10. Sequin skull pillow via ankasa
11. Alexander Mcqueen metallic leather skull clutch via saks
12. Alexander McQueen pashmina skull scarf via matches
13. Double gold skull bracelet via MadeByGirl
14. Calavera tassel earrings via shopbop
15. Sequin skull pillow via ankasa
Giveaway: Gorgeous Greek Key Duvet + Shams
I'm SUPER excited about today!
You see, I've got a super cool GIVEAWAY for all of you who dare enter! I'd like to introduce you to, Designer, Jill Sorenson. She's the owner of Live Like You shop as well the gorgeous design firm Marmalade Interiors. If you haven't heard of her, pop over to her blog quick, but then come back & enter this awesome giveaway! Jill has a variety of home decor items in her shop, including my Love prints! I especially LOVE her bedding collection!
Thank goodness for her, because she is offering one LUCKY winner a PRETTY chic prize!
THE PRIZE:
One Key duvet & two Key shams worth over $300.
You can choose the size & pick between euro shams or standard shams.
HOW TO ENTER:
It's EASY. Leave a comment here with your email then TWEET about this giveaway + link to this giveaway on twitter.
DON'T HAVE TWITTER?
That's ok, you can still enter by leaving your email - so we can contact you.
GIVEAWAY ENDS ON:
July 3rd, Tuesday. I'll post the WINNER'S name on my blog, so come back to see if that's YOU!!!
Plus, don't forget that Jill's shop also has some lovely velvet Greek key pillows for your sofa! I have the black velvet set above on my white sofa! They look unbelievable! These are NOT included in the giveaway, but I just wanted to let you know. They're available here.
giveaway now closed.
Fashion: Summer in Pink
Hello again MBG readers! Lauren here.
Summer is here {where did Spring go!?}, & I'm looking towards my favorite bright colors to start incorporating into my wardrobe. If there is one season to go all out in color, it's Summer. So, today I am sharing one bright bold color that will never go out of style - pink.
Summer is here {where did Spring go!?}, & I'm looking towards my favorite bright colors to start incorporating into my wardrobe. If there is one season to go all out in color, it's Summer. So, today I am sharing one bright bold color that will never go out of style - pink.
1. Tibi Hannah V-Neck Dress $440 | 2. Zimmermann Strapless Tie Playsuit $310 | 3. Zara Dress With Elasticated Waist $89.90 | 4. J. Crew Face Nail polish $10 | 5. Alice + Olivia Devon High Heel Pumps $185.50 (on sale!) | 6. J. Crew Cafe Capri Pants $89.50
From neon pinks to pale pinks, to a peachy pink, I love it all. Do you?
*Note: Remember when wearing pinks to not go too Barbie. Wear a pink dress and add in neutral colors, or go neutral and add in fun pops of pinks. :)
Stay chic,
-post by Lauren Wickman
ShopBop: Art Inspired Style
This Tuesday, you can find me writing over at ShopBop Shop Talk.
It's a fun post where I got to choose 3 outfits inspired by 3 of my Cocoa & Hearts paintings! The one below is definitely my favorite. You can go ahead & check out the other two here.
It's a fun post where I got to choose 3 outfits inspired by 3 of my Cocoa & Hearts paintings! The one below is definitely my favorite. You can go ahead & check out the other two here.
I LOVED doing this post - it really inspired me to put more paintings together - which should be out by the end of this month - hopefully!!! Stay tuned.
T-SHIRT / BRACELET / SUNGLASSES / HANDBAG / SHOES / SKULL NECKLACE / COCOA & HEARTS PAINTING COLORS 91
-images via shopbop
Of A Kind
A reader pointed me to a site called, Of a Kind.
It's a clever site, where they feature select designers one
at a time. They share a series of stories about each
designer—inspirations, personal life, taste, training - along
with a limited-edition piece designed exclusively for Of a Kind. Neat huh? Below I selected some of my favorites from their site - I just love this concept! Now if only I could get my hands on that camera strap, super cool.
Hurry before they sell out!
-images via of a kind
Bits of My Week...
pretty, pretty brownstones
sliders my husband made for dinner - delicious!
how cute is this green mint door??
my arm candy
paparazzi shot lol - walking in nyc
above: dinner I made my husband over the weekend
thin cross bracelet - coming soon to my shop, MadeByGirl
mini-cupcakes at our church connect group!
this guy was waiting for his wife for quite some time - while she shopped. He was wearing a hat she was going to buy....too funny.
-images by jen ramos
New at MadeByGirl...
New stuff at Made By Girl - check it out! One of my favorite 8x10 prints in my shop by far, the new GOLD Love print.
They arrived this weekend & I immediately hung one up in my office - looks so chic + the GOLD frame! Grab one for yourself or a friend & you can also get the same gold frame you see in the photo that I have - just click on "add to cart" & it will direct you to framing! Easy....
They arrived this weekend & I immediately hung one up in my office - looks so chic + the GOLD frame! Grab one for yourself or a friend & you can also get the same gold frame you see in the photo that I have - just click on "add to cart" & it will direct you to framing! Easy....
We also have some new accessories, gold crosses, colorful handmade friendship bracelets & more!
Take a look on Made By Girl.
-images by jen ramos
Your Weekend...
-image by jen ramos
Design: Blue Pagoda
Drew here, so excited to share a short art history insight with you today.
This beautiful watercolor print, having roots in China and a recurring theme in European art styles since the 17th century, has been a popular design symbol in America throughout the decades. Most consist of peaceful gardens and whimsical imagery.
The particular blue pagoda is quite striking. It can be seen in wallpaper, bedding, art and decor. There are so many outstanding and unusual pieces of porcelain and china in these patterns that are invaluable works of art on display. From the most humble of cottages to the most royal palaces over thousands of years, these are some of our most priceless examples of design.
Have a look at the modern approach we've taken with blue pagoda today:
-post by drew humphries
Contributors Wanted - Round 2
Last year I decided to add contributors to Made By Girl blog & so glad I did! These talented ladies contributed many interesting posts as most of you may have seen! So, it's that time again to switch out a few of the contributors & bring in new FRESH FACES & posts! I'm even busier managing my MBG Shop, painting for my Cocoa & Hearts
site, marketing, answering email & maintaining my personal life. It's STILL a lot of work, so I'm searching for my next contributors!
So, with all that said, I'd love to recruit 7 contributors to
blog here on Made By Girl! It's not going to be an easy task - but I'll
choose bloggers for each category below. Categories are:
- Decor/Interior Design
- Fashion/Beauty
- DIY
- Food
Below I've outlined more details & what I'm looking for.
HOW OFTEN WILL YOU POST:
1-2x per month for 6 months.
1-2x per month for 6 months.
WILL THERE BE PAYMENT:
Not at this time. But it's a great chance to gain more exposure and collaborate with MBG blog.
BIO PAGES:
We'll be adding a page with photos & short bios of all the current contributors .
EXPERIENCE:
Yes - Must have an active/updated blog.
RESOURCES:
It's very important to credit all images.
PRETTY POST PLS:
I love pretty & interesting posts. So pls put some LOVE into it!
I'm looking for bloggers who have some knowledge of programs like
Photoshop & have a similar sense of style as Made By Girl. The
posts you write for MBG cannot be posted on your own blog, but you can
link to it from your blog.
HOW DO YOU SUBMIT:
HOW DO YOU SUBMIT:
So, if you think you want to give this a try, email me
& let me know which category you're interested in. Write 'Contributors' in the email subject pls. ALSO, pls email me your blog so I can see your style! If you submitted last yr. don't be afraid to submit again!
& let me know which category you're interested in. Write 'Contributors' in the email subject pls. ALSO, pls email me your blog so I can see your style! If you submitted last yr. don't be afraid to submit again!
WHEN WILL YOU SELECT CONTRIBUTORS:
If you don't hear from someone at Made By Girl in about 2-3 weeks from this post, it means someone else was selected. Unfortunately, we may not be able to respond to everyone. I'll post those that are selected in an upcoming post!
Thanks & looking forward to hearing from you!
Deux Lux = P-r-e-t-t-y
Wow, yesterday was tough.
I hadn't felt that sick & exhausted in awhile. In fact, I didn't sleep much this past week & things just finally caught up. Ever feel like that? But, thank God, I'm feeling a bit better. So today I wanted to introduce you all to this AMAZING shop called Deux Lux. They have the cutest messenger bags - so glam & edgy.
You can carry any of these styles while you're wearing jeans & a t-shirt, they're that versatile! You may have already seen these cute bags, in fact the company was launched in 2005 by two ladies by the name of, Fati Mahdavi (aka "Mama") and Sara Naghedi. They've been featured on several blogs already as well as tv & so on!
I hadn't felt that sick & exhausted in awhile. In fact, I didn't sleep much this past week & things just finally caught up. Ever feel like that? But, thank God, I'm feeling a bit better. So today I wanted to introduce you all to this AMAZING shop called Deux Lux. They have the cutest messenger bags - so glam & edgy.
You can carry any of these styles while you're wearing jeans & a t-shirt, they're that versatile! You may have already seen these cute bags, in fact the company was launched in 2005 by two ladies by the name of, Fati Mahdavi (aka "Mama") and Sara Naghedi. They've been featured on several blogs already as well as tv & so on!
Today...
-image by jen ramos
Bits of my Week...
double skull bracelet via my shop MadeByGirl
my new fave nail polish - 'collide' by illamasqua
new arm candy w/studs coming to
pretty mint colored church I saw while walking around
the avengers in Tribeca??
mint colored nails by illamasqua in 'Nudge'
-images by jen ramos
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