It’s rare that I actually wear a belt for the original purpose of a belt: to keep pants in place. Actually, that’s probably because it’s rare that I’m not wearing a dress. I love belts because they have the ability to pull a look together, they add interest to any outfit, and they can even transform the entire shape of your look in an instant. Read More
Month: January 2013
An FP New Romantics Dress Goes To A Wedding
Monday Quote: The Cold Of Winter
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” Read More
What’s Your Favorite Love Movie?
I have to admit I’m a sucker for romantic comedies and dramas. Whenever my boyfriend leaves town I have the guilty pleasure of nestling on the couch searching through Netflix trying to find a good romantic movie that makes my heart melt. One of my all-time favorites is Sleepless In Seattle. I know, I know, most people would cringe at my liking it but I just can’t help it, every time I watch it my heart melts. Read More
Yoga Pose Of The Week: Head To Knee Forward Bend
This week’s pose is the third in our series of post-holiday detox twists from Stacia Nero of Deliver Me Wellness. Read More
Artwork We Love: Fiona Watson’s Dreamy Visions
I posted about artist Fiona Watson once before, but it was a long time ago and she has some new work that I have been dying to share! I think she just might be one of my favorite artists… not only are her etchings and watercolors amazing but she has such a dreamy eye when it comes to photography and these delicate little arrangements she creates using paper, watercolor, and found objects from nature. Read More
Post-Holiday Detox Tea Recipe
The final recipe in our post-holiday detox series from Kelsi Windmiller. Read More
Love Letters: Honest Advice For Those Who Date
Hi, I’m Shani. You might know me from such blogs as…this one! Today, I’m starting a new, recurring column on BLDG 25 called Love Letters, in which I will answer any and all questions readers have about dating. Note, this is not an advice column for those in relationships, but instead a discussion for those hoping to be in one. I’m talking to you, the girl in the trenches, dealing with all the niceties of dating in the texting/Facebooking/Instagramming labyrinth we live in. Read More
What We Love: Handwritten Notes From Our Bloggers
I always find that writing down the things we love makes us realize more the things we cherish. Sometimes we forget what we love the most. I love receiving little love notes or Post It’s from friends and I collect them all in a little notebook. They are usually written on the most random materials too which makes them even more extra special. Read More
The Coachella 2013 Lineup Is Here! What Do You Think?
I don’t know about you guys, but we have been checking the Coachella website every day this month, waiting for them to announce the lineup… and it finally came out last night! Read More
Color Palette Inspiration: Indigo, Nude & Maroon
I was blown away when I first laid eyes on this month’s lookbook Into the Great Wide Open. It feels clean and new, like a burst of pure, sweet air when you open the window on an early spring morning. Read More