The 10 Things That Make Me Happy Award

Posted by dannidupa in La Vie Elsewhere and tagged with Alexis Bledel, Dorm collage, Dunkin' Donuts, Forever 21, Garden State, Ginnifer Goodwin, Grammar, H&M, Natalie Portman, Paul Newman, Photo collages, Zach Braff March 14, 2010

Thank you very much to Hope Chella and Fashionable Road for each thinking of La Vie Boston for this happy award.

THE RULES
1.) When you have received this award you must thank the person that awarded you this in the new post.
2.) Name the 10 things that make you happy.
3.) Pass this award on to 10 other bloggers and inform the winners.

So I’m going to pass on the happiness to the following inspiring blogs:

Composing this post feels extremely similar to Monday night (pre-10 Things Tuesday)!

1. .DUNKIN’ DONUTS.

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2. .WALL COLLAGES.

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3. .MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

[my thankful post]

4. .AIRPORTS.

Minor obsession.

5. .STRAWBERRIES.

Preferably covered in chocolate.

6. .EDITING GRAMMAR.

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7..DINING ALFRESCO.

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8. .WADING.

I do not opt for swimming, just wading due to a completely unreasonable fear of sharks.

9. .H&M AND FOREVER21.

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10. .SOFTIES.

What makes you feel happy?

Peace,

I Like It In The City When the Air Is So Thick And Opaque

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Adele, Diane Kruger, Fall 2009, Ginnifer Goodwin, High fashion, Julia Stegner, Kate Hudson, Kate Moss, Milla Jovovich, Milly, Models, Molly Sims, Nanette Lepore, Opaque tights, Outfits, Sienna Miller, Tights, Zooey Deschanel December 26, 2009

You truly know the impact of an item of clothing when you find yourself washing it quickly in the sink and blow-drying it just to complete your outfit. Due to a combination of the freezing Boston winter and my affinity for not wearing jeans, my abundant dresses and skirts simply do not work without a good pair of tights–opaque tights, specifically. My favorite ones hail from a luxurious store by the name of Target. (These have even fared better than the beloved Hue brand.) Opaques are stream-lined and surprisingly warm and look chic with some boots and a great coat. I honestly have no idea what I would wear if I didn’t have a pair of these to glue my look together.

Shoes can either blend with the dark opaques (a la Kate Hudson’s black boots and Ginnifer Goodwin’s black pumps) or serve as an unexpected pop of color (a la Milla Jovovich’s red heels and Molly Sims’ silver flats).

Ginnifer Goodwin’s outfit here is typical me. Love the low-slung belt over tunic look of model Julia Stegner and ate Moss here. And how adorable is the dainty floral meets tough tights and combat boots of Diane Kruger?

Milly and Nanette Lepore integrate opaque tights into their very intricate ensembles.

Peace,

Title from “Hometown Glory” by Adele

Modern Girls Always Get Their Way, Modern Men Dream Of What They Can’t Say

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Bosworth, Kate Moss, Kate Moss Style, Lauren Conrad, Mod, Naomi Watts, Nicole Richie, Nicole Richie style, Regina Spektor, Sienna Miller, Sienna Miller Style, Sophia Bush, The Strokes December 8, 2009

As this season has progressed, I have begun to notice that my daily outfits have turned into something of a uniform: black opaque tights, colorblock dresses, black boots or flats, headbands for bad hair days, and less jewelry than usual. These looks are not my typical bohemian, flowy outfits that I live in from Spring to Fall. Blame it on the cold or the chasing pavements but I’ve gotten used to this seasonal wardrobe change. Dare I progress to the full on mod look a la Sienna Miller post 2005boho-chic? Probably not, but the inspiring outfits I’ve been seeing on some of my favorites have not dissuaded me completely!

1. SIENNA MILLER in Balenciaga

2. KATE MOSS.

3. NAOMI WATTS in Balenciaga

4. SIENNA MILLER (AGAIN) is the queen of mod, and therefore I include her twice.

5. SOPHIA BUSH.

6. LAUREN CONRAD in Milly

7. GINNIFER GOODWIN.

8. NICOLE RICHIE in Missoni

Peace,

Title from “Modern Girls & Old-Fashioned Men” by The Strokes & Regina Spektor

I Was Thinkin’ About Diamonds And The World’s Biggest Necklace

Posted by dannidupa in Fashion Trends and tagged with Alexa Chung, Bar Rafieli, Blake Lively, Bob Dylan, Drew Barrymore, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Ginnifer Goodwin, House of Harlow, Models, Molly Sims, Nicole Richie, Sophia Bush, Statement necklaces June 28, 2009

Making a statement looks easy with Alexa's necklace.

Summer is the time to bust out the basics. So how do you stay comfortable in these essentials without losing all style points? The addition of the trendy statement necklace is one easy way. Throw on one of these bad boys for the ultimate statement in minimal effort. They are artsy and unique looking and draw attention to your face. What could be better?

Here is a cute and recession-friendly tip: If you don’t feel like spending cash on a statement necklace, try putting two or three of your necklaces together, uniting them by a quality such as texture, color, or metal.

Bar Rafieli spices up her gray jersey dress with a statement necklace.

Drew Barrymore adds interest to her band tee with a statement necklace.

Ginnifer Goodwin wears a fallish statement necklace.

Ginnifer Goodwin wears a fallish oversized necklace.

Molly Sims goes dark with a splash of edge in the form of a bold necklace.

Sophia Bush looks regal in a chignon and big floral necklace.

Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon bejewels her collarbone with a larger than life necklace.

Blake Lively sparkles in a necklace that screa,s to be looked at.

Blake Lively sparkles in a necklace that screams to be looked at.

The Statement Necklace on the catwalk

Nicole Richie in her own bohemian House of Harlow statement necklace.

Peace,

Title from “Isis ” by Bob Dylan

But I’m A Vegetarian So…It’s A Frozen Pizza

Posted by dannidupa in Veg-Life and tagged with Alicia Silverstone, Amber Valetta, Anne Hathaway, Brigitte Bardot, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Eddie Vedder, Ellen Degeneres, Emily Deschanel, Ginnifer Goodwin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Hartnett, Kate Winslet, Missy Higgins, Natalie Portman, Nico, Orlando Bloom, Regina Spektor, Stella Mccartney, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zooey Deschanel April 28, 2009

In honor of my spur of the moment decision (just now) to be a Vegetarian for the month of May (and possibly all summer), I have decided to post a list of my favorite famous herbivores.

Famous Vegetarians: