face check : i walk this beach

From The Fashion File

Sun, skin, music, accessories. Let me break it down for you:

1. Black Weaved Vinyl bag : Hands free is the way to be. Scored this baby at a flea market.

2. Red Sunnies via Civvies in Savannah,GA : Gotta keep the sun outta your eyes. These are similar to a pair I had last year with a little added metal.

3. YSL Parisienne Eau de Parfum : Feel sophisticated with one spritz. It's sweet and flowery without overdoing it & light enough for summer.

4. Smith's Rosebud Salve: Low key lipcare--I gave up on lip gloss in high school. This stuff gives just enough shine for me thanks.

5. Almay intense i-color: Any purple or dark colored eyeliner, really. I usually reserve this for evenings. Waterproof it up for nights at the beach.

6. deLiA*s Mint nail lacquer: Raved about previously. Still addicted to this color and I plan to wear it until the bottle or summer runs out.

7. CG translucent powder: I like to keep the shine on my lips; this tries to help out with that.

8. Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 55: I love a nice tan, but I also love not having skin cancer. This lotion + sunnies + a big floppy hat = heya, day at the beach!

9. Avon Gold Strength Fortifiant Top Coat: A gift from grams. Works like a dream! Nothing else makes my nail polish last longer. It also adds subtle gold specks for sparkle!

10. "Diamond" ring via Civvies: The most expensive diamond I can afford right now. I love the irony of it as well as the geometric design.

Music: Sleigh Bells (Treats), The Dead Weather (Sea of Cowards), Kasabian (West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum), Corinne Bailey Rae (The Sea), Spice Girls (Spice World) (& other random 90s music)

Happy, pretty summers, all!
Until Next Post,
B

Here Comes the Sun

I swear this isn't the same exact outfit from my fourth of July post. Girl Scouts honor...it is quite close though. I went a little more hippie/bohemian with this top and my peace earrings. Fascinating...I know. I felt like soaking up the sun a bit on my day off before heading to work with the designer I've been interning with. The past week has been a work/eat/sleep/sew/sketch kinda week. Nothing particularly thrilling. I've got some illustration work, DIY projects, and other sartorial things to share soon!

Stay tuned, lovelies!

B

top BCBGeneration, shorts thrifted, sunnies Civvies in Savannah, earrings gift

Sunny with a chance of rain

As requested by K, I decided to take a photo...or two of my new U.O. umbrella. With no rain, that didn't stop a true fashionista from breaking it out anyway. A little help from mom, I did a few shots with "rain" (the water hose is magic!). Voila! Celebrate our freedom! Happy Independence day all!
B

umbrella Urban Outfitters, sunnies Urban Outfitters, top Belks, shorts Thrifted, shoes Isaac Mizrahi for Target, earrings Claires boutique (via by BFF!)

Caution: Work Ahead

I've been m.i.a for a few days due to work and other projects. You'll notice the new, badly done header. It's a temp. I'm working on illustrating something new, and I'm trying out new sizes. Hopefully, it won't hurt your eyes too bad! If there are any ideas for a groovy, eye-catching header design, please, shoot them my way!

Today's photo shows some of my new wardrobe additions. U.O. red sunnies and a gold vintage clutch found at a yard sale. I've also aquired a new umbrella that I have yet to use.

*C'mon rain!*

Until next post!

B

tell me about it

today turned out to be a fab-o day for yours truly. one reason, my interview for USA fashionistas on modepass was published today! Check it out: http://flair.modepass.com/usa/bblant20s-interviewlinterview-de-bblant20/

(If you don't have a modepass account, I encourage you to get one! it's like a French Fashion Facebook. Way fun! Just go to modepass.com)

I noticed that I need to do a some more style searching--asap! I had a few pictures on file, but they look to cold weather-y and with the golden day we had today, it just wouldn't be right to post them. So instead, a little bit of V-day inspiration.

This is the window display at a favorite shop of mine on Broughton St: The Paris Market. It was way too adorable to pass up even when I'm a little bitter toward the upcoming holiday.