Thursday ♥'s

Ahh summer is (almost) officially here! We've had an exceptionally long and drawn out dreary spring, so the warmer temps and clear blue skies are extremely welcome. This is my first summer since I was 3 without a full time figure skating training schedule which is bittersweet. However, I am as eager as ever to easy summer style and beauty, these blogs have some amazing examples of that. 

How gorgeous is that wall...and her outfit?? via Late Afternoon.

Lovely lace shorts found at greer.

Fieldguided has it right when it comes to summer beauty, simple and pretty.

The 01 Blog has all the adorable looks from Shipley & Halmos SS11.

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A great big thank you to Marissa from What Makes Me Happy for giving me this award!



Let's see now I am supposed to share 7 facts about myself.

1. I skipped 8th grade and graduated high school a year early (which allowed me to take this last year off of school, I will be returning this fall)
2. At 5'8.5 I am still the shortest person in my family. My sister is 6' tall!
3. This summer I am going to New York to attend the Rockettes summer intensive.
4. When my mom was pregnant with me doctors told her there was only a 5% chance of me actually surviving.
5. I obsessively multitask. I'm always doing more than one thing at a time.
6. Purple is my favorite color at the moment.
7. I seriously love to travel. I love discovering new places both near and far to home.

Thursday ♥'s (and personal musings)

You can never have enough rings...Oversized Shades & a Cup of Coffee seems to agree with me.

I have a serious affinity for personalized jewelry and this piece is perfect, via ellevictoire.

Cheetah is the New Black has a collage of perfect picks for summer.

La Ville Inconnue never ceased to amaze me with her wonderful vintage style.

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ahhh Weird webcam picture I know, but I felt the need to include a thinking photo with this thinking post...anyways...

(I may or may not have been at work while taking this)

I'm in one of those unfortunate, inevitable, absolutely wretched writer's block slumps.

All I can help thinking is why do I blog? There isn't much that makes my blog different from other fashion blogs as much as I wish there was. Developing a voice and a persona is not an easy task and something I'm definitely working on, but at times it just feels so overwhelming. Then again is that something I should even have to try at? 

All I know is that it is time for me to change things up a tad. 

When I feel stuck in a rut I just remind myself 

"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different result."

(Totally thought this was an Einstein quote but apparently its Ben Franklin)

So here's to shaking things up a bit and becoming more inspired again! I've found I find the most joy in what I do when it comes from the heart and I don't try to be something I'm not. 

Seems pretty simple right? 

If you've made it to the end of this I commend you!
What do you when you feel like you are in a blogging rut? Heck what do you do when you are in a LIFE rut?

I'd love to hear your thoughts. :)

Thursday ♥'s

I know I know, a day late BUT this time I have a legitimate excuse! Any of my fellow bloggers can agree the Blogger website problems were no fun to deal with for the last few days. Fingers crossed everything was resolved for good. Anyways, I've got a seriously good lineup this week, each of these blogs hold a special place in my heart for being utterly fantastic so check them out!

Who doesn't like a sneak peak in other people's closets, via Kisses and Cross Stitches.

...Look Closer has a perfect example of how I want to dress all summer long.

And this is how I'd like to spend my summer, via Heaps of Nothing.

I'm shoe lusting right along with Studded Hearts.

Love this tattoo found on Fashion Canvas.

Thursday ♥'s

I don't have to fly anywhere this weekend! I had a fantastic time traveling the country with LA Dance Magic these last three weeks but it really feels nice to be home for a change. This means I have my usual quiet Thursday afternoon to blog hop. Not reading my favorite blogs is like not staying in contact with good friends! Here are my favorites....

Bohemian Chic snagged some cute finds both secondhand and from the new H&M Conscious Collection.

Not a blog but I had to include these new shoes from Modcloth as soon as they appeared in my inbox. I'm in love.

Apparently  I'm on a purple kick - Some YSL ring action at Fashion is a Fairy Tale.

I would like every piece from from these One Teaspoon looks via Magnifique.

My favorite shade of Red at Wild Tortoise.

Thursday ♥ (on Sunday)

Whoops! Getting ready for one of our biggest dance competitions of the year at my studio made the last three days zip by before I had the chance to even glance at my favorite blogs. Better late than never I always say.

Lovely photos from Sophie's time in London.

Must get my hands on a pair of socks like this, as seen on Panda from Studmuffin.

This heart print blouse is absolutely precious on Cheetah is the New Black.

Fancy Treehouse chronicles her trip to Las Vegas.

This beautiful Marie Claire editorial on Absolutely Ladylike.

Thursday ♥'s

Already time for another Thursday ♥'s??

I had plans for an outfit post and another Style Crush but things fell to the wayside due to another, bigger project that came up. The Spring lookbook for the vintage store I run alongside Sasha (Theodora Vintage) is days, maybe even hours from being ready to post! I'm so incredibly excited about it...we are debuting our first collection of Men's vintage. Brothers, boyfriends, and husbands of the world no longer have to go without the availabilty of some stylish vintage duds.

Anyways, back to this week's round up.

5-6-7-8 Vintage's lookbook is purely lovely.

I wish my cat was as cute as this one from Bonjour Celine.

I will take a good cookie over a cupcake any day. These gingersnaps from Delightful Bitefuls looks divine.

The store over at Clever Nettle is full of pretty new suprises.

Thursday ♥'s

Here it is, another round of gems that I hope you will all love as much as I do!

Thanks to Machine Wash Warm I have fallen in love with the Austrailian brand, Spell.

I will never have to go without sushi ever again thanks to Lace and Coffee's guide.

Ruffles. Buttons. Flowers. The ultimate sundress at Views From my Window.

Pink Bow's contribution to the "Take 10" challenge is pretty beyond words.

If you are a blogger you must enter this contest at Sterling Style! We all need one of these.

Thursday ♥'s

I've been meaning to start this feature for a few weeks now, but for various reasons I was unsuccessful. Anyways, On Thursdays I generally find myself with a nice little chunk of time to browse my favorite blogs so I  thought this would be the perfect way to share what gems I find. I love finding new favorites out of my commenters, I feel so lucky to have such fascinating people happening upon my own blog!

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Here they are! My first Thursday ♥'s

The perfect of series of pastel drenched Spring street style and inspiration courtesy of Fashion Cappuccino.

Breakfast at Saks has the perfect collage of must have's.

Satistfy your wanderlust with dreamy photography by Curious Constelations.

Cocorosa makes me wish for nothing but sunny days in this dreary winter.

And last but not least, how preacous is this stationary featured by Here Comes the Sun.