Posts from — February 2012

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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This week I’m getting a little funky with the mixtape and adding a video element (yeah, 21st century!)

Ob-sessed with this cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know”, by Walk Off the Earth.  The entire band shares and plays one guitar throughout the song.  So cool.

I saw Lady Gaga live last year and I was blown away.  She’s an incredibly talented performer + also, she’s completely nuts.  My kind of show.

I actually got the chance to watch Radiohead perform live this week in Miami and it was awesome! Thom Yorke performs like a maniac, throwing his whole body into it.  … makes me think my dancing is not so bad after all.

Incubus puts on one of my favorite shows ever.  And Brandon Boyd rarely wears clothing.

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Don’t forget about The Limited $100 Giveaway!

Last Friday The Limited re-opened it’s doors with a grand opening at my hometown mall in Miami.  Along with a ribbon cutting, The Limited offered a huge raffle, free tote with any purchase, style advice, store tours, a whopping 40% off everything in the store, and more.

The Limited, post-makeover, is a preppy mix of Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and J.Crew.  All of the clothing is on-trend, full of color-blocking, Missoni-esque sweater designs, scarves, pleats, sleek lines, and an accessories section I could have spent weeks in.

And now for the GIVEAWAY …

The Details:

One $100 Gift Card valid at The Limited will be given away!

Open to USA residents only

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• FOLLOW Glitter & Pearls on twitter @glitterpearls
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Leave a comment on this post (with your name and e-mail address) telling G&P about all of your G&P + The Limited love.

Then visit The Limited online, and check out their Facebook page for details on all of the upcoming store openings!

GIVEAWAY ENDS Wednesday, March 14th, 2012.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED — The WINNER is Stefanie Gladden!

The title alone has me sold – before I’ve even delved into the luxe sweater that celebrities and trend-setters all wear, the gorgeous patterns and oh-so-soft textures – no, I was sold at wearable blanket.  These sweater coats are literally blankets with sleeves, and I own several.  Also known as wrap cardigans, these sweaters have an open front with a whole lot of draping down the center, in lieu of buttons, zippers, etc.  They’re absolutely perfect for travel, walks on the beach, trips to … well, anywhere.

But who am I kidding?  I wear mine for long days in the office, almost exclusively.  Hey, at least I get away with wearing a blanket!

1. Forever 21 Long Line Cardigan // 2. Goddis Drape Cardigan in Chocolate // 3. Goddis Lindsay Wrap // 4. Goddis Addy Sweater // 5. Goddis Naples Sweater in Del Sol // 6. Sold Out (Similar: Goddis Leona)

I am SO relieved that today is Friday! I NEEDED a weekend. And, this Sunday the Oscars will be on, i.e., red carpet drool-a-thon. I’m ready!

Today I’ll be attending The Limited‘s grand reopening at my local mall in Miami – and I am SO EXCITED. Details and a fantastic giveaway to follow …

I stumbled upon Shannon’s blog + her brilliant recommendation of this song.  Lana Del Ray’s ‘Video Games” is an amazing song, her voice is silky smooth, and the video is beautiful.

And lastly, I’ll be attempting this perfect bun over the weekend.  All signs point to a big flop, but I’ll be using this nifty gym sock cheat … wish me luck!

Happy Happy Weekend, lovelies!

“Say I’m a bird!”

When I spotted Lindzi and Bachelor Ben toasting their 5-way relationship earlier this week with mason-jar-wine-glass hybrids, I squealed, “ooooh fancy!”

I’ve now given away that I am an avid Bachelor fan (cricket), and I will also tell you that upon researching like a maniac post-show (after first spending 5 full minutes scratching my head over Ben’s preference for Courtney), I learned that the glasses that I thought were soooo fancy, are in fact called “redneck wine goblets.”**  Not so PC term aside, I’m in love.

**Note: This is not in fact, my first turn in the “embarrassing rodeo.”  I studied abroad for a few months – went to Cambridge and everything.  Evening one in the school bar – yep, the school has a bar – my friend and I asked for “girl” beer (I was a mere Junior in College – don’t judge.)  We were offered Stella Artois, before Stella had commercials and was sold in every restaurant with onion rings on the menu.  My friend and I drank Stella like it was going out of style.  We thought we were so posh and Brit and Cambridge refined.  As the term came to an end, our beloved bartender noted “you American girls sure do love your white trash beer.”  Yeehaw.

First Image + DIY: White Water Crafting // Bachelor Image Via: Glamour // The Original RedNek™ Wine Glass // Sassy Southern Wine Glasses

Happy Wednesday, all!  Today I’m guest posting over on A Newfound Treasure.

A peak at what I’m lusting after …

OB-sessed with these star hair clips featured on the models’ glossy coifs at the recent Rodarte show.  The hair artists used star hair accessories from Rodarte on some girls, and rows of bobby pins on others.   I’m dreaming in DIY.

Images: Rodarte // Found on: Into the Gloss

I adore days off (thank you, Presidents.)  Though, really, a Monday off is hardly different from the normal Saturday + Sunday off, I feel somehow like I’m playing hooky by missing a typically blech (ick, Mondays) day.  And obviously, I’m still working.  But today, it’s 100% from home, in my pajamas, my hair in tangles, and I’m so so happy.

Mind you, some of the pictures are a bit cheeky …

Images: 1 // 2 (Brigitte Bardot) // 3 // 4 (Alexa Chung for Vogue Italia July 2011)

Happy long weekend!  Let’s jump right in, shall we.

I never would have dreamed up “bookshelf styling” as a form of, well, “styling.” But that bookshelf (and all of it’s other shiny counterparts on Pinterest), have me rethinking my stacks of books in Targét (pronounced with the pseudo-French pronunciation, tar-zhay, of course) shelving.

I suppose I could at least put in a little effort … maybe my endlessly coveted gold piggy?

These DIY confetti cards over on Design love Fest have my heart all aflutter …

The ladies at the Free People offices are the best dressed human beings alive.  I follow Free People’s Instagram feed, mostly a collection of outfit outfit recaps and the wonderful awesomeness that is the life of a Free People guru.

Meet the updated Free People Floral Skinny Cords.

And finally: a rant.  Is it just me or are CAPTCHA codes – the codes you have to re-write on blog comments, ticket purchases, etc. to prove that you’re not a robot (seriously, I’m not a robot) – completely awful and mostly illegible? ( … or maybe I am a robot?)

I love the idea of defying the season, and wearing brights despite the grey + cold.

When you search the racks for that next winter coat, do you reach for neutrals or the hot pink faux fur?  As a Miami native, I have little need for winter gear, but I like to keep 2 to 3 warmer coats for travel, of course.  One of those jackets is always a funkier pick.  A recent purchase?  The BB Dakota Bostwick Jacket (mine’s an older print, seen here.)

Images: Jak & Jil // The Sartorialist