Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

CURRENT OBSESSION – FARMER’S MARKET

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Okay... I have an admission: this isn't technically a "current" obsession... it's more like a seasonal obsession... Every time the weather gets warm, I become re-addicted to the Farmer's Market {evidenced by the fact that I wrote an article about it before: here}.  However, as the weather has warmed up {and triggered my appetite for fresh fruits and veggies and the presence of fresh flowers on my ... Read the Post

I am {so in love} with the Santa Barbara Farmer's Market.

HOW TO – THE 5 MINUTE FACE & ADVANCED MAKEUP TECHNIQUES

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If your life is anything like mine... fabulous opportunities arise at the most unexpected times.  Though you would love to always be prepared, sometimes you will be caught off-guard {aka in your pajamas with no makeup on}.  Don't let this stop you from taking part in the fabulous outing... if you have five minutes {trust me, any worthy individual extending the invite will wait for you, gorgeous} ... Read the Post

Got five minutes? I've got your perfect makeup solution. Got twenty minutes? Prepare to knock 'em dead with your makeup skills.

CURRENT OBSESSION – STATEMENT HATS

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After I experienced the Royal Wedding in all it's glory {and, yes, I stayed up til 6am to take in the whole magnificent event}, I found that I couldn't get enough of the wacky, wonderful, elegant, and statement making hats available in the world... my personal favorite is the fascinator, but as the Royal Wedding only happens once every thirty or so years, I likely won't have many reasons to wear ... Read the Post

Royal wedding? Kentucky Derby? Whatever the cause... I'm mad about hats.

SAFARI RUFFLES

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It was one of those perfect Santa Barbara days.  The kind of day that called for cutting the workday a little short and making it just in time for a glass of chardonnay at happy hour.  The kind of day that called for a little {or... at 6'1"... a lot} of leg and a few khaki ruffles.  I am a huge proponent of the whole safari inspired trend {it seems to resurface every three years} and I feel that ... Read the Post

Khaki is in this season. Femininity is always in. Why not combine the two?

LUST LIST – MAY

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1. Zoraide Artemista Suede Peep Toe Ankle Boot $835 2. C.P. Company Washed Scarf $115 3. Lucifer Vir Honestus Bon Ton Earrings $1,825 4. House of Waris Spero Pendant Necklace $4,700 5. Givenchy Medium Leopard Nightingale $3,515 6. T. LeClerc Powder Theophile – Lumiere $55 7. Random House The Dogs of Central Park $20 8. Marc Jacobs Quilted Shoulder Bag $695 9. Christian Louboutin Bianca $795 10. ... Read the Post

Thirteen Droolworthy Items This Month... The hoity-er and toity-er the better... May is the month of snob worthy (and oh-so-fabulous) items.

MUST HAVES – BEACH BUNNY BASICS

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Santa Barbara has been experiencing an early summer... for which I am unbelievable grateful. Constant sunshine calls for lighter clothing and, obviously, a killer swimsuit.  Just because you're hitting the beach does not mean that you should forgo your sense of fashion... whether you are feeling like a sex kitten, glamazon, or pin-up that day {pick whichever one you feel fits you best... because, ... Read the Post

Fashion is a necessity... even with your toes in the sand.