tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92085422179354922092024-02-07T15:14:15.310-08:00Musings of a Flower ChildA blog about vintage inspiration, personal style, beauty, crafts, and more!Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-31317139884662166142014-03-08T14:58:00.001-08:002014-03-08T14:58:37.615-08:00I've Moved!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey friends! I know it has been silent around here lately, but with good reason! Today I'm unveiling the brand new <a href="http://www.musingsofaflowerchild.com/">www.musingsofaflowerchild.com</a>! Come join me by following the link!</div>
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Happy weekend friends! I must admit I am so glad that it is Friday. This past week was full of tests and papers, and I am in need of some rest. I've decided to compile some photos from my week, as well as a roundup of links I've loved this week.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvtEdv-8v9CitU6iMGKAg_bvEXnRiPRpyGIz7eyszshQUHy6Ovlanj0hPA9Mq4lG_WzrLCNQut9fHS-3BX9dCxAFUgH-LUOWebHxOTYDgIb-VVA_Rt7j8ySrCMPzbwi6AZQC6WyfZrCnC/s1600/weeklyloves.png" height="640" width="640" /></div>
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-The weather warmed up, so I broke out my favorite teal nail polish: Slapper by Butter London. </div>
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-I've been loving my desk calendar from Target, as well as these cute bike note cards. </div>
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-I had some great luck at Ross finding these two adorable dresses...I also bought myself some oxford flats from ModCloth. Shhhhhh. </div>
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-English Breakfast tea from my floral Anthropologie mug has made me more awake today. </div>
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-I recently discovered Mollie Makes. If you are a crafter and you are not reading it, you are missing out! </div>
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<b>Lovely links to visit!</b></div>
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1. Are you guys on<a href="http://www.luvocracy.com/flowerchildmuse"> Luvacracy</a>? It is basically a Pinterest you can purchase from directly and earn rewards on! </div>
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2. I am seriously crushing on all the delightfully feminine accessories available from <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/">Ban-do</a>. </div>
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3. A Daily Dose of Pretty has a great<a href="http://www.saramuellerdesigns.com/2013/09/10-organizing-tips-for-your.html"> post</a> on organizing your blogging life.</div>
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4. Ashley from Bramblewood Fashion posted an adorable<a href="http://www.bramblewoodfashion.com/2014/02/what-i-wore-madewell-style-for-spring.html"> outfit </a>today...check out her awesome blog!</div>
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5. Ashley from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEedLi7I0odNEF-QE74CS8w">MakeupTIA</a> is my favorite youtuber of the moment. Check out her channel...you will be glad you did!</div>
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Enjoy your weekend!</div>
Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-51773584056316857132014-02-18T16:55:00.000-08:002014-02-18T16:55:25.869-08:00Casting On | Knitting 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to Knitting 101! Today I'm covering the first essential step in knitting: casting on. Practice casting on as many stitches as you can until you are comfortable. Once you have mastered this step, you will be ready to move on to the basic stitches.<br />
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Choose a fairly large needle size. I recommend US size 8 for beginners. Weather you use circular or strait needles is up to you. Either will work for learning. </div>
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In this series I'm using size 8 circular needles.</div>
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Choose a cotton washcloth yarn to begin with. I find that is it really easy to use when you are just starting out with knitting. I got mine at Wal-Mart for less than two dollars.</div>
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The first step to casting on is tying a simple slip knot. I'm not going to go into how to tie one, since I have a feeling most of you already know how to. If not, turn to Father Google!</div>
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Once you've tied your slip knot, slip it onto one of your needles. Pull the yarn to tighten. Thread the yarn through the fingers of your left hand, under your pinky, over your ring finger, and so on. </div>
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Now things are going to seem a little tricky, but I promise you can do it! Hold the needle with your right hand, and the yarn in your left. Press down on the yarn in your left hand with your thumb. You will notice a loop of yarn appear between your thumb and pointer finger. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qB8yPkycoqUbm5ooidluSIZX-qFYTZoNeSgd60rzyJAKsi30gKgazT4o-M_QLCMQoEYHw3-6E7XRNf-e6uABrCaVZ6s5dpLqRZ_xqP-I8yWyuGbJE3qX2tBPqPAGFQjz8BOTtKXLeWM6/s1600/knittingseriesphoto9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qB8yPkycoqUbm5ooidluSIZX-qFYTZoNeSgd60rzyJAKsi30gKgazT4o-M_QLCMQoEYHw3-6E7XRNf-e6uABrCaVZ6s5dpLqRZ_xqP-I8yWyuGbJE3qX2tBPqPAGFQjz8BOTtKXLeWM6/s1600/knittingseriesphoto9.JPG" height="426" width="640" /> </a></div>
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Put the needle through that loop. You will notice a second loop appear between your thumb and the needle. Flip the needle back through the new loop. </div>
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Practice makes perfect! Cast on as many stitches as you can, and you will be well on your way to becoming a knitter!</div>
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Let me know in the comments if you have any questions!</div>
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One of my favorite and first records is The Lumineers debut album. I love the folksy 1970s inspired sound. The Lumineers is one of those bands that just sounds better on vinyl. </div>
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Some of my favorite songs include Stubborn Love, Classy Girls, Flowers in Your Hair, and Flapper Girl. </div>
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It's a beautiful drizzly day out, so I'm staying curled up inside this afternoon. I thought I would show you guys my first Julep box today. Julep is a monthly beauty subscription, specifically for nail polish, and your first box is free with the code FREEBOX. </div>
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My box is 'Classic with a Twist.' It included two nail colors,a nail/cuticle treatment, and a little nail buffer. I am very pleased with all of the items I got!<br />
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The first color I received is called Zora. It's a beautiful pinky pearl color. </div>
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Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-8903522504762316382014-01-27T14:32:00.000-08:002014-01-27T14:32:25.901-08:00finding space, making time<div style="text-align: center;">
One of the biggest lessons I have learned since I came to college is to give myself room to breathe. So many people think they need to constantly be doing something "productive" or have social plans to live a happy and meaningful life. When you are a freshman in college, of course you want to take advantage of the many opportunities that come your way, but it is important to know where to draw the line. </div>
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During my freshman year I overloaded myself with work and activities which led to exhaustion and burn out. This semester, however, I feel like I have learned how to make time for myself. </div>
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So what does this look like for me on a daily basis? I'm still learning, but one thing I've tried to do is stop all homework or practicing by 10:00 PM, giving myself from then until 11:30 to read my Bible, journal, drink tea, and watch TV. For me taking that time for myself makes me sleep better, feel less stressed and anxious, and makes my actual work time much more productive. </div>
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Hey guys! I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend! I'm spending my Sunday afternoon listening to The 1975 before I head to get some homework/practicing done. </div>
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Yesterday, Brynna came up and we took advantage of some of the great hiking trails around here. I love hiking, especially when it's near water. The weather warmed up and we had an absolutely perfect day for trekking through the woods. </div>
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One of the benefits of attending an older university is the library. I
have been able to find some fascinating old books in magazines in ours
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I checked out four titles: <i>Finishing Touches</i>, a 1960s makeup, hair, and etiquette guide, <i>Dress Selection and Design</i>, a 1950s book on everything from pattern making to fabrics, <i>This is Knitting</i>, a 1940s knitting pattern book, and <i>A Complete Guide to Knitting and Crocheting</i>, also from the 1940s. </div>
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My absolute favorite look of the evening was Zooey Deschanel's. It was classy with a slight retro vibe, and a bit of whimsey. Her gown was by Oscar de la Renta, and featured pearl and crystal embroidery. Her hair was worn up, and accented with Jennifer Behr rose comb. <br />
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Another look I loved belonged to the impeccably elegant Cate Blanchett. While her Armani Prive lace gown was exceptionally stunning, what struck me about her lo<span id="goog_1027567057"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1027567058"></span>ok was her beautiful classic makeup, and vintage inspired hair. <br />
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One last favorite was Sarah Hyland. She wore a classic coral pink gown with a defined waist, and flowing chiffon skirt. I love her braided hairstyle. It was something different, and she pulled it off so well.<br />
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This week is the first week of the Spring semester! While I may not be feeling particularly thrilled at the prospect of returning to school, I do love the feeling of a new start that a new semester brings. </div>
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I'm starting a new project in conjunction with this semester: my first full sized quilt! I've made several small ones over the years, but never something practical. I picked out these bright vintage looking fabrics, and can't wait to get started! </div>
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I'm excited to start this quilt, and will update you all on my progress. Check out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/flowerchildmuse/quilt/">this Pinterest board </a>to see what has inspired me thus far.</div>
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Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-31185003523147197142014-01-09T17:05:00.000-08:002014-01-16T15:58:00.879-08:00The Bangs are Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got my hair cut the other day, and decided to go back to bangs. I didn't realize how much I missed them! They add much more interest to my hair, even when I don't really style it. I also got a few inches taken off of my length, and a few layers put in. </div>
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I may or may not have been inspired by the fabulously stylish Zooey Deschanel to go back to bangs. This style of bangs is great because they can be pushed to the side a little bit if you aren't feeling "full bangs" on a given day, but you always have the option to wear them strait across.</div>
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I love how it turned out! </div>
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I believe the cream colored sheer blouse to have been hand made in the 70s-80s possibly. The style is reminiscent of Victorian inspired Gunne Sax blouses designed in the 1970s, which I have been stalking on Etsy for a few weeks. Needles to say I was thrilled to find something similar. </div>
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The dusty pink top is just a t-shirt style, but the lace and beading were so beautiful that I couldn't resist it. I will most certainly be getting an abundance of wear out of this come Springtime. <br />
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If you are curious to see these tops in more detail, I will have a thrifing haul on my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/flowerchildmusings">YouTube</a> channel sometime next week. Also they will make their way into outfit posts, I'm quite sure.<br />
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On a completely different not, while I was at the thrift shop, I found two huge bins of records! I way over the moon. I came home with many classic rock albums several of which are The Beatles.<br />
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I always enjoy buying records because it makes for interesting conversation with the workers at thrift stores. They always find it cool that a young person takes interest in something old.<br />
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I love roses. I love the sent, and I love the color rose. Today I'm sharing two gorgeous rose products in my makeup collection: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/rosebud-salve-P42204?skuId=683490">Smith's Rosebud Salve</a>, and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=YVES%20SAINT%20LAURENT%20ROUGE%20VOLUPT%C3%89%20-%20Silky%20Sensual%20Radiant%20Lipstick%20SPF%2015%20P218426&skuId=1148451&productId=P218426&_requestid=143860">Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte</a> in number 29, Opera Rose. </div>
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I was at Sephora recently trying to choose how to spend a gift card I received for Christmas. The YSL lipsticks caught my eye both for the drop dead gorgeous packaging, and the stunning color options. I swatched a few, and fell in love with #29, Opera Rose. The name reminds me of The Phantom of the Opera, and the lipstick itself is a perfect rosey pink color. The formula is creamy and beautiful. <br />
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Smith's Rosebud Salve is an old favorite. This well loved tin lives by my bed. The salve is a multi-purpose hydrating product. I use it as both a lip balm and cuticle cream. The sent is just heavenly as well. I put some on just before I go to sleep, and feel like I'm in a rose garden. Also, the old fashioned packaging is dreamy. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfeWxL63-IfYgqeO12GjANub9Z8-6ZYk2NOHmFLQLVRORmz32uBKMyAC_Z7fsljEqUVHu_ez3H-A1scq88OO-vcrjz_QVUFN1qHvHfv8X3oYrmihEhNzxZqN52Ot9LYrS2j_CwieGKNdB/s1600/IMG_7219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfeWxL63-IfYgqeO12GjANub9Z8-6ZYk2NOHmFLQLVRORmz32uBKMyAC_Z7fsljEqUVHu_ez3H-A1scq88OO-vcrjz_QVUFN1qHvHfv8X3oYrmihEhNzxZqN52Ot9LYrS2j_CwieGKNdB/s640/IMG_7219.JPG" height="358" width="640" /></a></div>
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Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-35564647245119815032013-12-30T15:06:00.002-08:002014-01-16T16:00:24.183-08:00Puppy LoveMy best friend's German Shepard had puppies a couple of months ago, and I was able to be present for there arrival! Most of them have now gone to new homes, but Saxon and Max are staying. I got a few shots of them yesterday, and thought you all might enjoy them. They have grown so much! Who doesn't love a sweet puppy?<br />
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It's Christmas Eve Eve, and my shopping is done! I wrapped my gifts this
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spool of baker's twine with metallic red strands at Anthropologie on
clearance, so I picked it up to finish off the packages. Gift tags
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This Christmas season has been lovely. I've done my share of shopping
and shipping, but other than that had a fairly quiet first week home
from school. We have spent our evenings watching Christmas films and
reading <i>A Christmas Carol</i> by the fire.<br />
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My parents take turns reading a chapter aloud each evening. I knit while I listen. My vintage Christmas sweater is nearly done, and I'm hoping to wear it on the day itself. Of course I will let you all know if I do!<br />
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Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-79510569165699248662013-12-08T00:00:00.000-08:002013-12-08T00:00:00.445-08:00A Vintage Christmas Giveaway!I am very excited to share a super fun giveaway with you all today! I've collected a few lovely festive things I thought you would enjoy ranging from the delicious to the vintage.<br />
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The winner will receive:<br />
-A vintage 1940s-50s silver Christmas ornament.<br />
-A set of bobbi pins featuring French words by ban.do.<br />
-A cheerful holiday lipstick by Revlon in the shade Cherries in the Snow.<br />
-A bag of Ghirahdelli peppermint bark squares.<br />
-Two glittery silver nail files.<br />
-A vintage 1950s book of knitting patterns.<br />
-A silver mug with a wooden saucer from Starbucks.<br />
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Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-10480154556295462462013-12-07T16:08:00.000-08:002013-12-07T16:08:43.448-08:00Scarves and Ice Good evening friends! This week my dear friend and suite mate Kaela
began arm knitting some beautiful infinity scarves which are now
available in my Etsy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/flowerchildshoppe?ref=si_shop">shop!</a><br />
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We had a lot of fun taking these pictures in
spite of it being a cold icy day. Our area was hit with ice and sleet
this week resulting in a few power outages and getting out of classes
early on Friday!<br />
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P.S. I have something exciting planned for this blog in the next few days! Keep an eye out! Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-86404578476902892682013-11-29T13:50:00.000-08:002014-01-27T17:58:51.008-08:00Vintage Christmas Pinspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As much as I love Thanksgiving, as soon as it is over I get even more excited about Christmas. To get us started with holiday inspiration, I've collected some lovely vintage images from my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/flowerchildmuse/christmastide/">Christmas Pinterest board</a>! </div>
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I adore this charming holiday card. This outfit would be so fun to wear!</div>
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This red velvet 1940s dress with beading and scallops is breathtaking. If I had time, I would definitely sew a copy of this! <img alt="Red Velvet Party Dress Vintage 40s 50s Beaded by MetricMod" class="pinImage" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a5/96/59/a5965997839961a6ba18aa3191117b92.jpg" style="height: 732px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px 0px; width: 570px;" /></div>
<br />Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-49516456276848809102013-11-23T13:53:00.002-08:002014-01-27T17:59:19.536-08:00Knitting Right Along<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This past week I finished knitting up the back of my vintage inspired Christmas sweater for <a href="http://bygumbygolly.com/2013/11/knit-for-victory-1940s-inspired-knit-along/">Knit for Victory</a>! I've begun to work on the front piece, and just finished the ribbing and began the color work. <i>White Christmas</i> and <i>It's a Wonderful Life</i> and hot chocolate have been my good friends while working on this.</div>
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Today has been a lovely lazy day and I've spent it playing my Andy Williams Christmas record, cleaning, and knitting.</div>
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Tonight I'm singing in the final performance of our yearly Christmas
concert. I love the excuse to wear red lipstick. I recently purchased
Revlon's Fire and Ice, a true classic first introduced in the 1950s!</div>
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<br />Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-68049196854878246912013-11-15T12:19:00.000-08:002013-11-15T12:19:03.679-08:00A Good Mail Day<br />
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Today I went to check my mail and found that my yarn order from <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">Knit Picks</a> had arrived! There is nothing quite as nice as a box full of brand
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The red and cream colored skeins are the Capretta yarn, a lovely soft
blend of merino, cashmere, and nylon. These will be used to complete my
no where close to done Christmas sweater for <a href="http://bygumbygolly.com/2013/11/knit-for-victory-1940s-inspired-knit-along/">Knit for Victory</a>.<br />
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This little guy will be used for some socks as a friends Christmas
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<br />Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-62930813722779118712013-11-14T17:01:00.001-08:002014-01-16T17:40:06.147-08:00Dorm Life: Making Mug Cakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sure you have all noticed the trend of "make in a mug" recipes recently. This week I tried my hand at one for the first time, and I must say, I was very impressed! This particular mug cake is a peanut butter chocolate version, and it made my whole room smell heavenly. The finished cake was delicious as well. I'm super excited to find a recipe I can actually make here in my dorm room. Click <a href="http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2012/03/chocolate-peanut-butter-mug-cake.html">here</a> for the recipe. <br />
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Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-53014518060551003262013-11-09T16:40:00.000-08:002013-11-09T16:41:25.509-08:00Autumn Leaves- and a mini holiday preview!<br />
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I went on a walk this afternoon to shoot a few photos of some new holiday products for the shop. I also got some cool shots of the colorful autumn leaves. After growing up in southern California, I really appreciate the changing of the seasons. </div>
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Here is a little preview of things to come to the shop this holiday season! Keep an eye out for more items in the coming weeks. I've been crafting up a storm!</div>
Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-80094433245007316722013-10-25T13:45:00.002-07:002013-10-25T13:45:37.416-07:00Cooking up some new things...<div style="text-align: center;">
It is Fall Break! This year I feel like it was much needed. I've been tired and it has been nice just to relax and recharge before going to finish out the semester. </div>
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I have lots of fun things in the works right now so it has been wonderful to have these few days to work on them! Any guesses? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJ-1_CTo2QO34R0s8LYRZR9jwdLFA2OK56Xhz6ekhBSj0Vyhs20ipY1n75hrRXGz84DTJ7YlyJBXwDMOr3569j3Rr6kaxNcPe_qznhpqUWmXI4caZVWfJPUH1FAUPESBOmYxpkcfjz07A/s1600/IMG_6740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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Have a wonderful weekend!</div>
Lauren | Chic Éthiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208542217935492209.post-67017562231689710092013-10-22T13:38:00.000-07:002013-10-22T13:38:13.139-07:00October Ipsy Bag<div style="text-align: center;">
I received my second Ipsy bag this past week, and am super excited about all the products that came in it this month!</div>
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The bag included a really pretty sapphire blue nail polish from Zoya in the shade Neve, a travel sized blow dry gel from Big Sexy Hair, face wipes from La Fresh, a soft shading brush from Coastal Sense, and a lovely little eye shadow palette from Wet n' Wild.<br />
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Ipsy is just $10 dollars a month! If you are interested in subscribing, click <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hjretd1y7r3y21yv">here</a>.</div>
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