balboa I

my family has been vacationing on balboa island forever!  seriously.  it's a huge tradition for my family.

since the ocean was cold for the first few days, my family spent those days laying out by the pool.  we kept busy though, mostly with chicken fights.  but it was still fun.

lady gaga has talent

yes, she may dress like a freak, and sometimes dance like one, but when you listen to these songs, you have to admit, there is talent behind the madness.







lady gaga, i am a fan.

sun kissed sneak peak

i just got back from a week long vacation in california.  my family goes every year- and by family i mean all of my dad's side, including his cousins.  it's a party of ostlers and boyers.  i'll do a bigger post later, when i have more time, but for now, here's a little somethin' to intrigue you.

the little black dress award

i just made up an award, because i can.  it's called "the little black dress award".

let me explain.  this award goes out to blogger who i find timeless, seasonless, classic.  she is someone who is always a good friend, is alway fun to be with, and can always be counted on.  she is an amazing person who is an asset to any girl's closet.

this award goes out to my lovely friend, sera! i've only known this girl for a few months, but i can tell we were buds in another life.

congrats sarah, you are a little black dress.

a little mid-week, almost done with school pick-me-up

so, i just got sick- a super nasty cold complete with runny nose, congestion headaches and problems breathing.  joy.  on top of that i have to move out this week, take my VERY big final that will determine my physical science grade.  in a nutshell, it is a stressful time.

here are some images that i found that work great as a pick-me-up.

a nerdy confession from here

fun loving twiggy from here

how i eat nutella from here

an adorable cup of bunny from here

puppy kisses from here

what looks like a fun camping trip from here

i want a hedgehog! from here

a great reminder from here

for some reason, this photo reminds me of little red riding hood.  from here

travels

i just added these lakes to my travel bucket list.  they all look just incredible.  here is an amazing image of the "mirror lake" in new zealand.  can i please go? now?

happy birthday father!

today is this man's birthday:

isn't he cute? with his salt and pepper hair and his dennis quaid crow's feet?

happy birthday father!  you are aces in my book!

i got tagged.

my amazing friend ahlin tagged me.

here's what i have to do:
. list things which you love about yourself
. post a picture
. tag your peeps

so, here we go!

i like my pinkies (is that weird. i just do.)  i like my eyes (color, shape, everything.)  i like the fact that i find almost everything funny.

here's a pic of me playing with sparklers a few weekends back.

TAG you're it!
sera
lana
adalucy

fashion icons

here are a couple of style icons who fly a bit under the radar.
clemence poesy:

jean seberg:

francoise hardy (with my current hair inspiration):

dear future husband:

i made a new blog entitled "dear future husband."  i invite you all to check it out, follow it or whatever.  don't feel weird.  this is just a place where i am compiling the things that i would like in my future life with my future husband, whoever he may be.