Blonder Ambitions

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  • P O W E R T O A S T

    P O W E R T O A S T

    Power Toast
    After posting about my morning ritual, I had reader requests asking me to elaborate on my morning meal.

    I rotate through a few different options, but this power toast is by far my favorite.

    Why?

    It’s quick. Simple. Delicious. Filling. And packed with so many benefits.

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  • V I S U A L I N S P I R A T I O N

    V I S U A L I N S P I R A T I O N

    visual inspiration 1

    She darted from vista to vision
    With her collection of hats
    Others got lost in the hob nobbing shoulders
    Through the shuffle, she was found
    She saw the world through her own
    Rosé fueled glasses
    – Kiki E. –

    Inspiration is vital. Here are some images that currently inspire me.

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  • P A R K E R C L A Y

    P A R K E R C L A Y

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    When it comes to collaboration, I am quite particular.  When a brand comes my way I think through a myriad of things before sharing it with all of you (I am very protective of this beautiful community!):

    1. Is this a brand I already own or from which I would like to own pieces?
    2. Does this company’s mission resonate with my personal values?
    3. Would my readers find the story behind the products + the products themselves valuable?
    4. Would I be proud to be associated with this brand?

    I don’t move forward unless the answer to all of the questions is an unequivocal, “YES!”

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    When I had the opportunity to collaborate for a shoot with Parker Clay (all shot by the disarmingly talented photographer Carly Mask… follow her on Instagram for mega daily inspiration), I did my due diligence (reminder for those who don’t know… I’m an Active Member of the California Bar… laymen’s terms: that makes me a lawyer).

    Being a Santa Barbara native, I already knew that Santa Barbara based Parker Clay carried absolutely stunning handcrafted pieces for both men + women.  That answered question number 1… but I still needed to make sure they were a fit for criteria 2 through 4…

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    As I learned more about the story behind the company (+ after talking with one of the founders), I was moved beyond belief.  Normally, I like to tell the story in my own words… but their story is so powerful… I’ll let them tell it in their own words:

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  • G L A M C O M B A T

    G L A M C O M B A T

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    Some days I’m a total Gemini (I’m actually a Cancer… but…)… there are days when it feels like I have two distinct personalities that are battling one another.  I chose this outfit on one such day.

    Half of my personality was screaming: grunge! Comfort! Express your inner tomboy!

    The other half was seductively purring: glam… gold… elegance.

    I didn’t have time to wait around + see who won the argument… so I listened to both of them.

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  • G R O W T H

    G R O W T H

    growth 1
    I have not been the kind of person who is prone to missing people.

    I’ve been a trust-in-the-bigger-plan type of person + I accept that people have wonderfully complicated paths + purposes that cause them to come + go and jump around this beautiful planet of ours.

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  • V I S U A L I N S P I R A T I O N

    V I S U A L I N S P I R A T I O N

    visual inspiration 1
    Days of isolation in the countryside
    Filled with more inspiration than togetherness
    The bite of the champagne
    Gives the books new meaning
    Lonely enchantment is broken
    By the sound of tires on the gravel drive
    – Kiki E. –

    Inspiration is vital. Here are some images that currently inspire me.

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