IF KIM WAS A...

PUNCHY SPRING PATIO

Spring is here and so is an abundance of color! Embrace it into your wardrobe if you're brave or onto your patio if  you're bold.

$15.50

So here's the deal.For the patio makeover, you're going to start with a soft white spray paint ( I love Rustoleum) then you're going to nab the ottoman and 2 chairs from Ikea. Paint the ottoman out white and add a couple of cushions from Overstock.com for a pop of color and you're good to go! 

$89.99 29.99$ $17.99 $3.19$29.80

 The outfit is a no brainer. When it come's to uber trendy pieces just head down to your local disposable clothing boutique and grab a few fun bargain items to play with for the season.

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BOTANIC MECHANIC

I'm no expert, however, if you would love to treat someone to flowers I have a couple tips. First, when in doubt- 

 Resist the overpriced often not so cute random "Spring Bouquet" sitting at the entrance of the local florist. You'll get a fuller bouquet for the same amount if you collect two or three different types in the same color family. 

STICK TO ONE COLOR.

Next, don't overlook roses that aren't "perfect". 

There's something to be said for roses that have a little (just a little) imperfection around the edges of the petals. They usually are discounted, like this gorgeous bunch of sunshine. I paid $10 for a dozen sweet smelling roses that look like I picked them myself from my mother's garden. Lastly, never underestimate the power of greenery.

It's the stuff that is priced lowest and used most frequently to fill space in a bouquet. Consider an entire bunch of just greenery. Uber chic and tres "guilt free". TRUST.

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BE BRAVE

MAC cremesheen "brave red" OBSESSED. It has taken me a number of years to find the perfect red shade. The kind that enhances your lips without taking over your face. Next time you carve out an hour to spend at the cosmetics counter, add "brave red" to your list of new colors to try on.
Personally, I think bravery for $14.50 qualifies as "guilt free style", but if you've already splurged on sushi and cocktails for the month, try this option.

Maybelline "red revival" $7.50 on drugstore.com

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PRETTY IN PINK

I love WASTELAND.


With 2 weeks and 0 budget, I had to find
something fabulous for
  AJS annual party in Munich.
 I headed to Wasteland on Ventura Blvd
and found this Theory "Taliana" dress
for the sweet price of $40
as opposed to the extra '0' on the end
 of the original tag price of $400.

I started the evening in some black strappy stilettos

 and somehow ended the evening

 in my sister's neutral platform peep-toes. 

"GUILT FREE STYLE" IN FULL EFFECT.

Either one seemed to work, good times...

DO IT. LOVE IT. 

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DON'T HATE. APPRECIATE.

Sometimes, we all need a little nudge in the right direction. 

At a time in my life when I'm learning it's not all "sunshine and roses" out there, I literally started waking up to sunshine and roses- DAILY. 

 Confused? 

Me too. 

I guess the point is, life is unpredictable and can have a cruel sense of humour. As I get older and responsibilities pile up, it gets easier to lose hold of that wide-eyed wonder I had for the world. If you feel the same way, pick up a Gratitude Journal at your local book store and it will give you the little nudge you need to start appreciating everything good in your  life again.

It is peppered with inspirational quotes and simple assignments to guide you through when you need it.

"the whole life of a man is but a point of time: let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts, and not spend it to no purpose" Plutarch (Circa 46A.D.-199A.D.) Greek Historian

The "guilt free style" option? Pick up a pen and paper and write "I am grateful for this pen and paper"...

DO IT. LOVE IT.

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