Roof Top Golden Hour

May 02, 2016
Golden hour is one of the most magical times of the day for photography.  Weather you catch it in the morning or in the evening, it is a glorious display of light.  This particular event I caught the golden hour in the evening.  The Blog Guild had its spring meet up a few weeks ago and the roof top terrace was gorgeous with skyline views of the city, and the sun setting made it a perfect venue for photos.  I have to admit, I don't know as much about my camera as I should.  I really want to take a photography class, but not the kind where you take photos... more of the type of class where you learn setting and practice adjusting your camera to your needs repetitively.  Instead of every time your surrounding change you have to stop and think thru what you need to adjust, then remember where and how to find it.  What also is a inconvenience, is when you hand your camera to someone to take pic for you and they adjust your settings but aren't familiar with your camera.  Canon vs. Nikon users, I'm a Nikon user.  It all really comes down to time and making it a priority to fit in a class. Hopefully I can find one to attend this summer.  

haven't been adding new items to my wardrobe too much lately. But I did do a little sale shopping this weekend, and love when everything you try on works perfectly.  I picked up some great new additions that I can't wait to share with you.  There will be some new pattern mixing for sure!









Sweater old //  Jeans Exact here similar here, and here  //  Sunnies  //  Earrings c/o  //  Wedges old (Options here, and here)  //  Watch  // 

 

Wrapping up the Week

April 29, 2016


It's been a heck of a week and I am happy it's Friday!  Too much drama and petty behavior for me in one week.  I'm putting it all behind me and looking forward to a relaxing weekend.  #goodenergy

I'm happy for these gorgeous Rananculous that have graced my counter this week.  Best investment for floral arrangements ever was taking a Bloom Academy Class.  If you follow me on snap, (find me here > lisa.murie) then you saw where my peonies bush in my backyard is bursting with blooms about to open.   I can't wait for those beauties to grace my counter soon. 

I am looking at dates to visit my bestie in Florida and I think this is a must for my vacation.

Spotted, or rather checked.... haha, these gingham flats, right now 30% off with code SCORE and by combining gingham and leather it makes for the perfect flat, but if lace ups more your style then these are perfect and on sale too 30% off with code SCORE!! 
 
I may have found the perfect off the shoulder striped top here.  Being on sale doesn't hurt either!
 
Have a great weekend my friends, and I will see you back here next week!



Why You Need to Own a Trench Coat

April 28, 2016
Rainy season is upon us and you don't want to get caught without some form of protection.  We have had some pretty powerful storms roll through KC in the past few days and I always carry an umbrella (actually two) in my car and my Hunter Boots are never far from the back door.  A good trench is one of those items you should own.  It is so versatile for not only rainy days but windy days as well... and we all know there are plenty of those in Kansas!  We are smack dab in tornado season and rain is pretty much a weekly forecast right now so being prepared is a must.  I own a black and a white trench coat but recently spied a blush convertible trench that I linked too in last weeks Wednesday Wants.  I picked up this monochromatic peplum top last fall and it's perfect for spring layering being lightweight.  

Style Tip:  Opt for a smaller peplum to hit lower on your hips to not emphasize this area.  You also want to create the color break (in this case the black against the white) at a lower point on the body for the most flattering look. 











Trench Coat (camel) //  Trench Coat (White)   //  Trench Coats //  Peplum top  //  Watch  //   Jeans  //  Clutch  //  Necklace c/o  //  Watch  //  Sunnies  //  Earrings c/o

Wednesday Wants - Edition 4.4

April 27, 2016
Another edition of pretties with this weeks Wednesday's wants.  If you're in  need of any ideas for Mother's Day I rounded up a few right here! I know I mentioned I was looking for the perfect off the shoulder top and all of the ones I have seen are too short, but this striped one looks promising.  The key to off the shoulder for me is the length and making sure it's not to loose, that only adds to the bust line and I don't need any assistance there!  Keeping my fingers crossed this is a winner!




Fringe Crossbody Bag  //  Earrings   //  Maggy London Dress   //  BR Off shoulder ruffle top  //  Denim Shift Dress   //  Rebecca Minkoff Espadrilles


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