Friday Faves

DIY Pressed Flower iPhone Case @ Etsy Blog
So pretty but quite ambitious for me...

 

See Make Shop | Easter Eggs @ Style & Pepper
Fun inspiration. Click link for more.

DIY Marbled Napkins @ Coco + Kelley

Love these- a more adult tie-dye.

@ Beyonce's Tumblr

Preach.

 

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter (if you are celebrating)!  I must be feeling very creative with all these DIY projects that are inspiring me this week.  Something else inspirational? It's going to be in the 50s on Sunday! Bring on spring...thanks, March, for going out like a lamb, and let's hope the lion doesn't come back!

Friday Faves

Sanibel

Sanibel Island, Florida was one of our annual vacation spots as a kid. My mom is midly completely obsessed with shells, and this Gulf-side island is a seashell capital of the world.  Our collections year over year are proudly on display in all rooms of my mom's house- and now my apartment too. 

 

 

Sanibel's sunsets and beaches are great child- & teen-hood memories of mine, so it's no wonder that I love Tory Burch's spring collection pattern "Sanibel".  The colors, so fresh & Floridian, remind me of those Sanibel waters.

 

 

 

images via Tory Burch 's Spring Break Shop and taken by me in 2007.

PS: The Koteli giveaway winner is #14 Polly! Email me to claim your prize.

Sanibel

Sip, sip, slurp!

Sip, sip, slurp! by laviejaime on Polyvore

 

For entertaining, I love the idea of special straws (see recent St. Patty's ones) for sipping and slurping fun drinks.   These Soda Fountain Straws from Terrain are great for any occasion and any color, but how about trying out some quirky patterns- I especially like the birch ones!

Update: Just spotted lots of straw goodies at Shop Sweet Lulu - check 'em out.
(via Cupcakes & Cashmere)

Sip, sip, slurp!

True Romance

I am not a fan of Quentin Tarantino movies, but Sunday night, friends convinced me to watch his first written film, True Romance.
Despite a few bloody scenes, I was surprised to enjoy it and walked away with this opening quote stuck in my my mind...

 

I had to come all the way from the highway and byways of Tallahassee, Florida to MotorCity, Detroit to find my true love. If you gave me a million years to ponder, I would never have guessed that true romance and Detroit would ever go together. And til this day, the events that followed all still seems like a distant dream. But the dream was real and was to change our lives forever. I kept asking Clarence why our world seemed to be collapsing and things seemed to be getting so shitty. And he'd say, "that's the way it goes, but don't forget, it goes the other way too." That's the way romance is... Usually, that's the way it goes, but every once in awhile, it goes the other way too. 

 

The early 90s music and leading lady (played by Patricia Arquette) Alabama's style has kept me inspired too....her red lipstick, leopard jacket, and blue mirrored sunglasses.

 

 

 

Anyone else seen this movie?  Are you a Tarantino fan?

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True Romance

TOMS: Monogrammed

You can now monogram your TOMS!  I love this striped "espadrille" style for summer.  Check out more styles/colors & order at Neiman Marcus.

PS: I also like the idea of doing white as a bride, with your new monogram!

TOMS: Monogrammed

Friday Faves

"Here comes the sun"....kinda, not really, around these parts. Thankfully spring is officially here (and the sun is actually out today!), so it can only get warmer & sunnier, right?   Here are some faves to kick off the weekend.  Hope it's a good one!  And don't forget to enter the Koteli Reusable Bags Giveaway.



• How to sunprint Easter eggs @ Terrain
• Photos of a very girly & pretty Valentino line @ dustjacket attic
• An artist designs art-inspired shoes for Charlotte Olympia @ The Dainty Dolls House
• I like this untraditional, graphic b&w bridal shower invite @ Oh So Beautiful Paper
• I am nostalgic for Nashville @ Wit & Delight

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Friday Faves

Koteli Reusable Bags Giveaway

Today, I am happy to post a giveaway from Boston-area based Koteli.  These reusable, foldable shopping bags come in bright colors and are perfect for carrying in any bag to whip out in a pinch.  Koteli bags are made of rip-stop PU Nylon, water & stain-resistant, and 100% lead free.

 

Koteli's founders started this recyclable line due to their love of marine animals and their fight to stop the 80% of used plastic that is going into the ocean. 10% of all purchases go to marine/environment charities like Billion Baby Turtles Campaign.

A reader will win this Koteli set-of-3 bright shopping bags!

Here's how to enter:

1. Just follow: However you follow La vie...J'aime- Google Friend Connect, Google Reader (RIP), BlogLovin', Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest - each counts as 1 entry.

2. Comment on each way you follow. That's it!

 

3. Extra entries:

• Follow Koteli on Twitter (1 extra)
• Like Koteli on Facebook (1 extra)
• Tweet using @laviejaime & @koteli (2 extra)

 

Winner will be announced in 1 week; good luck!

 

PS: Use the coupon code ONE13 for $1 off your purchase now.

Koteli Reusable Bags Giveaway

Jonathan Adler's Spring Accessories Collection

Jonathan Adler lends his quirky style & humor to his spring accessories collection. I love how the brand is branching out from home decor.  My favorite items...

the green ribbon & straw fedora - actually love all 3 colors

the grey duchess east/west tote - fresh for spring/summer and good for work

the anchor white envelope leather wallet - so nautical!

the navy striped shirt key fob - a little Parisian

the crab jute pouch - all 4 are cute!

What's your favorite piece?

PS: Happy first day of spring!

Jonathan Adler's Spring Accessories Collection

Weekend Scenes: St. Patty's Parade

Festive-ness at iParty

Nail polish line-up.

My hair, inspired by this Diane Kruger style.

Enjoying a bevi...

then the 'staches got another use.

Fun with friends!

Weekend Scenes: St. Patty's Parade

The Ides of March

 

March is the weirdest month of the year to me. It's warm some days, snowing the next. Spring is right around the corner, so close, yet so far, as we are expecting another snow storm tonight into tomorrow. I am itching for stowing my boots & parka for light, flowy dresses & sandals. My friends and I rented a Newport house for the summer, so June really can't come fast enough!

Anyone else feeling an itch for winter to just be done?

 

pics: top 1, top 2, mid L, mid R, bottom L, bottom R via my Pinterest



The Ides of March

Friday Faves

The best weekend in Boston is upon us... St. Patty's Day!  Have a good one.

• A guide to the new Pinterest analytics @ Long Distance Loving
• Inspiration from marble @ Coco + Kelley
• From the Honestly WTF family, I am now a fan of Honestly YUM @ Honestly YUM
• Take me to the Ritz in Lake Tahoe! @ Rue Daily
• A cute, girly DIY for this weekend @ Camille Styles

image via my Pinterest | originally from Everything Fabulous

Friday Faves

#TedBakerLines

“I will always pay attention to the details.”
 

 

 

Ted Baker asked me to participate in their #TedBakerLines Instagram campaign to announce their Spring/Summer 2013 collection.  Ted Baker reached out to their social media followers & bloggers  asking them to Instagram a picture inspired by & including a special line for each day this week.  Mine is above.  From the Ted team on the new collection:

Ted’s never been a stickler for the rules of etiquette.
 

When people talk about ‘the done thing’ and the correct ways to behave, he’s always raised an eyebrow.  For SS13 Ted opened his Finishing School, a sartorial establishment where deportment is not that important and where old-fashioned manners and exceptional style always top the class.

 

A wise owl once said, “Be the exception, never the rule.” 

Thanks to Ted Baker for including me! See all the #TedBakerLines from this week by searching this hashtag and following @TedBaker_USA

PS: My faves from the new collection: "Waalton" Mini Evening Bag in mint, "Buppley" Geometric Draped Dress, and "Lavaa" Colour Block Midi Skirt. 



Disclaimer: I wasn't provided anything for this post or participation.

#TedBakerLines

Cooking & Drinking with Rosemary

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs, and I've started incorporating it in recipes even when not called for or substituting since I have it on hand. I love the smell, especially around the holidays.  Here is a round up of eats & drinks using this herb.

Roasted Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Rosemary Mac & Cheese

Rosemary Roasted Carrots

Rosemary Chipotle Roasted Almonds

Rosemary Sweet Potato Biscuits

Rosemary Shortbread

Rosemary-Infused Lemonade Popsicles

Watermelon Rosemary Flavored Water

Rosemary Gin Fizz

Rosemary-Infused Olive Oil

 

Do you like rosemary? What herb do you cook with the most? 

Cooking & Drinking with Rosemary

Stepping Lightly in Lucite

Once reserved for sky-high stripper shoes, lucite heels are refined, fun, and on trend for the spring season.  Kate Spade, DVF, and Lanvin (a girl can dream) are some of my favorites. What is yours? 

Stepping Lightly in Lucite

Borrow from the Boys: Jack Spade Watches

Jack Spade, brother company to Kate Spade, just released a watch collection. I was tempted when I saw these trendy, casual watches, either color dipped or grid print.  Plus, they are under $100 each!

 

Check out the full watch collection, for him or you, on Jack Spade.

Borrow from the Boys: Jack Spade Watches

Crosswording

Scrabble & Word Search aren't just games anymore, they are quirky patterns for accessories this spring. Pick your word with kate spade's iPhone case or Madewell's scarf.

 

 

I spy.... "Cheers", "He Loves Me", "Wink"...what do you find?

Crosswording

Friday Faves

 

In like a lion....March isn't kidding this year with snow falling all day yesterday and expected through midday.  Luckily the lamb will make it's showing this weekend with warmer temps, and we are springing forward. Here's to a fun weekend and lighter-later nights. Have a good one!

• Non-morning people, you feel me? @ Thought Catalog
• A beautiful & envy-worthy Oscars experience @ Ann Street Studio
• Get ready for St. Patty's Day and try to avoid a dreaded hangover @ Amy Atlas Blog
• Some spring hair adornments @ Camille Styles
• An amazing DIY candelabra @ Green Wedding Shoes

Instagram from the snow.

 

Friday Faves