Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

FABULOUS FOUR – SANTA BARBARA SUMMER

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Though summer doesn't technically begin until June 21, the summer in Santa Barbara always feels like it begins a bit earlier... with the longer days, the warmer weather, and the abundance of international tourists... I feel like my summer {and the summer of numerous other Santa Barbarians} has already begun.  Summer is when the grill is king {or queen}... when State Street becomes a spectacle ... Read the Post

Fragrant flowers, international appeal, to-die-for grilled food, and a summer journal. Fabulous.

CURRENT OBSESSION – MAGNETIC POETRY {PINK WORDS}

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I officially purchased one of my new favorite things this weekend: Magnetic Poetry {pink edition}.  I know magnetic poetry has been around for what feels like f.o.r.e.v.e.r. now... but this "Pink Words" set is different.  It combines all of my favorite things: 1. Words 2. Creativity 3. Pink 4. Frivolity... the frivolity was the aspect that did it for me... for one set to include the words "bunny," ... Read the Post

A product that promotes intelligence. vocabulary. creativity. and femininity. Obsessed.

MUST HAVES – MAKEUP

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I think that makeup is the bee's knees.  It has the power to enhance or transform.  To empower and seduce.  To project innocence or confidence.  {view my 5-Minute Face and Advanced Makeup tutorials here and learn how to achieve the perfect pout here}. I've had inquiries as to exactly what makeup products I use, what I can't live without, and what I give my stamp-of-approval to.  I decided that I ... Read the Post

My {absolute} favorite makeup products... ever.

MENSWEAR? NOT JUST FOR THE BOYS

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I adore vests. And fedoras. And large watches. And buttons.  And formal pockets.  And collared oxfords.  Basically, I adore a lot of what is referred to as men's clothing.  I say, "Make it your own."  The trick is wearing perfectly tailored menswear that shows off your curves, is cinched at the waist, and shows just the right amount of skin.  I kept my color scheme masculine {chocolate brown, tan, ... Read the Post

Studies show that we're earning higher levels of income and are more educated than they are. Why not take their clothes, too?

POOFY SLEEVES & CUTOUT DETAILS

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I love a good ol' fashioned statement piece.  A statement piece is something that makes an outfit, all by itself.  With a statement piece, you need nothing more than the piece itself.  No jewelry.  No accessories.  You get to play the rest of your look down because the statement piece plays everything else up.  When I saw this vintage linen blouse with pearl buttons, cut-out detailing, and large ... Read the Post

One dramatic piece takes your look from ho-hum to head-turning.

MUST HAVES – BOWS

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You can just wear one... in your hair, on your wrist, around your waist... for a touch of femininity.  Or you can wear them from head to toe for a frilly, girly, oh-so-cute look.  I can't get enough bows.  Maybe you'll fall in love with one {or all} of the bow-topped items below like I have. 1. Crystal Dipped Handheld Mirror Made with Swarovski Elements $350 2. Christian Louboutin Lady Bow ... Read the Post

Bows are the perfect feminine accessory. Appropriate for any season and any occasion. The bow is the perfect accent piece.