Blonder Ambitions

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  • Lust List – November

    1.  Tea Time Chandelier $1,800
    Personality, style, and function in one piece. Sigh.
    2. Drapey Sequin Tank $69.50
    Easy to dress up and dress down. There is no wrong time for holiday sparkle.
    3. Snakeskin Passport Cover $39.50
    Travel in style.
    4. Joan & David “Flipp” Pump $220
    You can wear these to work. Your co-workers will appreciate something a little festive brightening their place of employ.
    5. Steve Madden “Minnii” Pump $129.95
    The bow, the light pink, the stiletto heel… These may be one of my Christmas gifts to myself.
    6. GHD Dazzle Gift Set $240
    Every girl needs a blowdryer and a hair straightener.  Why not keep them in an ultra femme tote?
    7. Buxom City Slickers $39
    Red, plum, nude, and pink.  The only colors a girl needs in her lipstick arsenal.
    8. Kissable Vanilla Craving Massage Oil $15
    What better time to relax and taste something scrumptious than during the holidays?
    9. Very Sexy Tap Short $24
    Replace your sleep shorts with something feminine, silky, and sparkly.
    10. Lucian Chair $1199
    Furniture doesn’t get more beautiful than this.

  • Halloween… Time for Cinderella to Go to the Ball… And Get a Bit Angelic

    Halloween fell on a weekend. That meant two nights of parties.  In Santa Barbara, two nights of parties means two nights of running into the same people.  Therefore, having two costumes was a must.

    I thought Halloween was the perfect excuse to be the perfect little angel… The last minute costume find was a steal. But the wings only stayed on for about 3 minutes.  Just enough time to work my way through the crowded room and poke everyone’s eye out with my feathery weapons. Oops. At least I got to keep on the fuzzy halo.

    The second costume allowed me to indulge my childhood dream of being a Disney princess.  Mission accomplished.  Though, when the cartoonists sketched the delicate Cinderella, I hardly imagine that they had the idea of a 6’2″ California girl in mind. Not like it mattered… my Prince Charming surprised me by showing up at  the party I was attending.  Guess those (size 10) glass slippers did have a little magic in them.

  • How To: Make a Candy Station

    ♥ Every good party has party favors.  Why not let guest make their own sweet creation?  Decorate a table with different sized bowls and jars and stack them at different heights for visual interest.  Provide the guests with clear plastic bags and twist ties.  Let the festivities… and sugar shock… commence ♥

    ♥ Use whatever glassware you already have.  Different sizes and textures add to the charm ♥

    ♥ Make customized labels to make the table more fun and to let guests know where to find their favorite candy ♥

    ♥ You can stick with only one or two colors of candy or mix it up.  It’s up to you ♥

    ♥ Wicker baskets and apothecary jars are inexpensive but pack a lot of visual punch ♥

    ♥ hand-made details add extra charm ♥

  • My Alphabet… Letters to Live By


    Attitude    : the most important element of an individual; one’s greatest accessory.  Your attitude defines you.  I try to keep mine positive, creative, open, and motivated.  I attempt to rid my life of those with a constantly poor attitude. One should always attempt to be their best self… and a great attitude is the first step to do this.

    Bikini: an invaluable invention combining scraps of fabric and strategic placement to achieve a sexy summer (or, for those of us who throw fashion rules and weather to the wind {or live in California}, year-round) look. I gravitate toward animal prints, metallics, and things that are crocheted or sequined. Embellishments are always encouraged. With so little fabric to work with, you can’t afford to be subtle. Large sunglasses enhance the effect.

    Cocktail: a delightful concoction consisting of alcohol and mixers. I try not to favor one cocktail too heavily. However, I feel you can never go wrong with something pink. Remember, a cocktail is more than a libation, it’s an accessory.

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  • Lust List – October

    1. Nautilus Shell Dress $67.99
    Perfect for an autumn night date.
    2. Crisp Lager Boots $728
    They go with jeans, a coat, or a dress. So versatile.
    3. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture $30
    Red is the lip color for fall.
    4. Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Scarab $14
    Dark and pearlescent. Mesmerizing.
    5. Juicy Couture Chiffon Bow Scarf $68
    Cozy and fashionable.  The bow keeps it girly.
    6. With a Smile and a Wink Dress $53.99
    Perfect to wear while strolling the local farmer’s market.
    7. Calandra Shoes $150
    Shoe perfection.
    8. Silver Key Necklace – Enchanted Steampunk Castle Key $25
    Chilly Autumn days leave you with less to talk about? Wear this conversation piece.
    9. Lucifer Vir Honestus Quercus Ring $6,400
    Wow. Now that is a cocktail ring.
    10. Jacqueline Lamont Amelia Hat $230
    Stay warm. And cute.

  • Who Puts Books in a Bookcase?

    This bookcase was old and in a scrap heap ready to go to the dump.  It was dark wood with a ton of stains.  I added a coat of primer and then two coats of Rustoleum’s Heirloom White latex in a can.  After I had a white bookcase, it still didn’t have enough character.  I took some scrapbooking paper with a pattern that appealed to me and used double stick tape to adhere it to the back of the bookcase.  After that, a few of my favorite pairs of shoes, some piggy banks (a girl has to save her money!), handpainted vintage leopard print martini glasses, and some of my favorite photos filled the case.  All my real books are on shelves by my desk.  This is where my pretty books go.