Smile File…My mamacita :)

It was my mom’s birthday yesterday. She really does everything possible to make our lives as good as possible. She raised us to be kind and strong and I am so grateful for it. She is crafty (diy queen, she made that frame lol), cute, funny, joyful, generous and FULL of surprises.  I am so lucky to have this woman in my life. Thank you mama for everything, life IS sweet. (p.s.-I posted a really wonderful example of my mom’s… View Post
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For Japan With Love

I am participating tomorrow in For Japan with Love. Utterly Engaged and Ever Ours have picked a wonderful charity called Shelterbox to benefit from this demonstration of bloggers. Shelterbox provides emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most. See Shelterbox’s efforts in Japan here. I know I posted resources on where to donate earlier this week, but I researched Shelterbox and think they are… View Post
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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Some St. Patrick’s Day inspired items that I totally dig even after the holiday. Click any image to purchase and for source. All items found on Etsy and range from $10-$35 St. Patrick’s Day makes me think of green shamrocks….                               …and rainbows with a pot of old waiting at the end. HAVE A WONDERFUL ST. PATRICK’S DAY. View Post
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Help Provide Relief for Japan

Thank you to Marissa from The Well-Appointed Catwalk for sharing these prints from The Poster Cause Project. I honestly had a whole other post drafted and written out for today but I really felt I could not go on without saying something and doing something for the tragedy that has struck Japan. In the Huffington Post’s article, “How to Help Japan,”  there is a great list of organizations where you can donate. The Huffington Post also includes a description of… View Post

What I Wore- LET'S GO KNICKS!

Monday-KNICKS GAME DAY!!!! Whoooo hoooo!!! Monday the bf and I went to our first Knicks game with Carmelo Anthony against the Jazz (bf’s fave team)!!! Best game ever!!! We won by A LOT, lol. But that was not the best part of attending the game…the best part by far was the sheer happiness of Madison Square Garden, screaming MVP for Amare 🙂 and chanting Meeee-Looooo. I’m sorry to get so carried away but I was totally just filled to the… View Post
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Ode to White

White is my favorite color to wear, I actually have an embarrassing amount of white in my closet.  White can look stunning on every women of every color and size; white can convey so many genres of style: crisp and chic, loose and easy, sweet and romantic…oh white how I love you! So here is my ode to white. (click any image for source & purchase; everything is from etsy; prices range from $24-$58) Just be wary of drinking your… View Post
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Smile File 3/12/2011- Step, Clap, GO! :D

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/20853149]   OH MY GAWSH!!! L-O-V-E! I totally did step in high school for our spirit week, tee hee..softy place in my heart 🙂 Spotted on Fashionista. View Post
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Smile File- cutie legos

These little guys spotted on Craft: made me smile this morning. Happy doo dah Friday, friends! Click on image for the “how to”…it’s awesome. View Post
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Links a la Mode

I really don’t know what to say…I am beyond thrilled to be listed among these really wonderful blogs and amazing/inspiring/stylish posts (I actually can NOT believe it). Links á la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup Making it Your Own Edited by Vahni of Grit & Glamour ALinetoZ: An Open Letter to High-Waisted Jeans Arash Mazinani: How ethical are you when it comes to fashion? A look at the hypocrisy often involved in being ethical in fashion. Beyond Fabric: Men’s daily… View Post
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I <3 the Internet- UP! UP! UP!

I feel the Orange edition of I <3 the Internet did not encompass all the things I wanted to share with you, friends. Gawsh, I nearly bought this from MyCuffs… ….but I took a deep breath and realized that I have 1 “boyfriend” denim shirt from Zara’s and 1 actual boyfriend denim shirt from the boy, so even though I love this shirt and he’s definitely a smidge different than my other denim shirts- I should definitely pass. Maybe one… View Post
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Smile File 3.8.11…Ode to Dr. Suess

The Daily Nail’s ode to Dr. Suess for his birthday last week…. Ummmm…these are NOT decals. Kind of amazing 🙂 Click on image to check her out. View Post
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Smile File 3.6.2011-MORE Mondo on CNN!!!

Mondo being wonderful as a guest on CNN Anderson Cooper’s Special on 30 years of HIV and AIDS. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ItumEKo1c&w=640&h=390] View Post
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