Stars, Stripes, and Sparklers: 4th of July Fashion

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of fashion.  You don't have to dress like a flag and go all out cliché
patriotic spirited style (but you CAN if you want).

Of course, cut-off shorts, aviators, and muscle tanks are the epitome of Americana trends.  Represent Lady Liberty by mixing printed red, whites, and blues or go with a classic white dress paired with nude wedges.  Tying colors like mint, turquoise, or yellow in with your "flag" article of clothing is a fun and unexpected way to break up the scheme of things.  Nautical styles (think espadrilles and stripes) are always a classy, patriotic combination and it doesn't scream "I'm here for the party, hand over the PBR and apple pie."

America by missallierae featuring white flats

Free by missallierae featuring a circle skirt

Honor by missallierae featuring crochet flat shoes

July by missallierae featuring cat eye glasses

Have a happy, safe and chic 4th of July!

Peace, love, sparkles and flamingos,

Allison

{whatever wednesday}

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A few great gym etiquette tips.  If plan on hitting the gym any time soon, PLEASE take a moment to read and follow these.  Seriously, no one wants to use that sweaty machine you were just on if you don't wipe it off afterwards, nor do they want to wipe it down themselves. ::cringe:: Be respectful, people.

{The Perfect Picnic Sandwich}

Summa-Summa!  I'm all about hitting the parks and music festivals during the summer, so picnics are plentiful.  A little twist on a caprese sandwich:  garlic spread, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, salami, tomato, basil.  Sounds mouth wateringly simple and just nix the salami for a vegetarian option.

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I sort of have a thing for bar carts and I just love the look of this whimsy-boho one.  Wooden cart, mismatched candle sticks of different heights, and "BAR" spelt out in flowers...what's not to love?

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Clean, crisp classic white, simple sparkles, beach waves, and Panama hats.

Happy Pink Flamingo Day!

Were you aware that June 23rd is National Pink Flamingo Day?  Pink Flamingo Day was created in 2007 by Dean Mazzaralla (the mayor of Leominster, MA) to honor the work of Don Featherstone, the designer of the plastic lawn flamingo.  Featherstone created these pink lawn ornaments in 1957, while working for Union Products, Inc., which then went on to the market in 1958.

Show your love for flamingos on Pink Flamingo Day by wearing pink, decorating your lawn, or throwing a Pink Flamingo Day Party!  Please note:  A minimum of four flamingos is required to have a decent sized flamboyance (aka a flock of flamingos).

Celebrate with a Cocktail or Two

{Mrs. Flamingo Cocktail}

{Pink Flamingo Martini}

/Just don't end up as silly as this mingo/

{...or do.  to each their own}

Decorate with some pretty pink art

Be Inspired with a mingo mantra

Shop the Trend:
Flamingo finds to adorn your home or office and fashion from your head to your toes.  Adorable enough to make that little mingo heart of yours burst.

Pink Flamingo Day by missallierae featuring handmade home decor

81 Hours black velvet top / Oasis print socks, $5.11 / Tote bag, $39 / Vintage black purse, $60 / Accessorize print bag / Pink ring / Heart shaped necklace / Khai Khai 18 karat gold jewelry / Gorjana stud earring set / Tory Burch pink iphone case / C Wonder tech accessory / Hair band headband / Pottery Barn bags case / DENY Designs tropical shower curtain / Wooden home decor, $37 / Fearne Cotton throw pillow, $26 / Zara Home pink home decor / Handmade home decor / Pink home decor / Pier 1 Imports outdoor patio decor 

Wishing you and yours a Happy Pink Flamingo Day!

Peace, love, sparkles and flamingos,

Allison and Stanley

{whatever wednesday}

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Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is fast approaching (June 15th), a day to celebrate the hero...the one taught you to listen to good music, how to ride a bike, change a flat tire, be a good friend, never waste anything, and I could continue with countless other life lessons.  If you're a "wait till the last minute" kind of person, chances are you're still in search of the perfect gift.  Here are some fresh ideas for when it comes to gift picking for the fatherly figure you adore.

 Metro messenger for the new (or expectant) daddio

{Diaper Dude Messenger II, $98}

For the pizza junkie.

But, really, who doesn't like pizza? 
What makes this gift that keeps on giving even cooler is that it transforms your charcoal grill into a wood-burning pizza oven.  Brilliant!

{Kettle Pizza Deluxe USA Pizza Oven Kit, $199.95}

They're dads so they can fix it all...it's an unspoken rule.
With this fun gadget, you may not feel as guilty asking him to fix anything and everything.
 {Leatherman Super Tool 300, $100}

For the adult who's still a kid at heart.

{Rubik's Cube Pencil Holder, $20}

 Answers for the funny guy.

{Reasons My Kid Is Crying, $15}

To hold his bills (or mark where dollars SHOULD be)

{Bacon Money Clip, $68}

A versatile button-down shirt is always a stress-free gift for Dad.
{J.Crew Ludlow Shirt in Bicolor Gingham, $88}

Well, he's a music man.

{Mini Jambox Wireless Speaker, $115}

For the guy who lives for snacking.
{Chip-Zel-Pop Pail Gift Tin, $43}

Must have for the craft beer aficionado.
 {Leather Reusable Beer/Soda Carton, $108}
 

A gift for the whiskey lover.

 {Age Your Own Whiskey Kit, $150}

Maybe a mafia coffee table book for the movie quoter?

{The Godfather Classic Quotes, $11}

 

So man's best friend can look just as sophisticated as his favorite pal.
{Whale Bow Tie Dog Collar, $30}

A game for the Ol' Sport.

{Take Me Out to the Board Game, $48}

For the Dapper Dad.

{Ursa Major Shave Set, $60}