Lizzie Pins... May '13

For once Diana has beat me to making our We Pin posts. Congrats to you Diana! :) 

I am happy to say that I am finally home for the summer! I've moved all my stuff back into my room and I'm already driving my sister, Emmy, crazy. Just the way things should be, haha. Sadly I have not seen Diana yet. She's been busy doing school things and work things and other things I'm sure. But I am certainly excited to go shopping with her soon!

Until then, I pin.

First, this absolutely adorable teal and lace collared tank top. I am a huge fan of shirts like this because they are a cute and a modest way to get some sun. I don't have to worry about those annoying bra straps showing because the tank sleeves are so wide. I recently bought myself a cobalt blue one (FINALLY I have something cobalt blue!) and I have worn it everywhere. It's casual when worn with shorts, but then Sunday at church I wore it tucked into a skirt with a sweater. Instant dressy. They're so versatile. I am keeping my eyes peeled for one similar to this one!

This piece of art perfectly describes one of the most imporant factors of Lizzie Diana's. There are so many items of clothing out there that just need a little TLC to become fashionable again. And in today's economy where money is tight, buying and repurposing thirfited items is a great way to save. Diana and I actively support and promote getting creative with the old to make someting new!

Blue and ombre. My two loves. And the reason why I adore this shirt. It's baggy and looks so comfortable... I am such a huge fan of clothes like that.

And now my love of interior design will take over. I pinned this adorable sunroom just this morning. It's from a recent post done by Better Homes and Gardens. (If you like sunrooms or need inspiration for your porch, check out their post. Lots of adorable ideas!) I love how they used white as the primary color and then dressed it up with colorful accessories. And the wooden coffee table really connects it to the outdoors. 

Here's a lovely collection of thrifted candlesticks and vases, all painted to create this lovely color pallet. I like how some of the candlesticks are being used as vases. The color scheme is just so fresh and springy!

Now that I'm home for the summer, I'm feeling a little impatient for warmer weather. I can't wait to be able to walk to the river and go swimming. This is a photography of Neah Bay in Washington by joalicem and it looks like it would be a dream to go swimming and hiking here. I have plans to make a roadtrip all the way to Washington State someday, because it is so beautiful there.

How is spring treating you? Have any places you can't wait to go this summer? Any styles you are in love with right now? Leave us a comment, and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest!

Love,

Lizzie :)

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Diana Pins ... May '13 ~ Great Gatsby Edition!

Before I begin, I'm going to go ahead and tell you that I have been working on these pins longer than just this month... But in honour of the premiere of The Great Gatsby last Friday I decided to share this now!

I am obsessed with The Great Gatsby and wanted to share some of my favourite pins with you guys!  I haven't seen the movie yet, but I am going Wednesday and I know it will be spectacular!

I will start out with this one, because it is an absolutely stunning photograph (and also my iPhone wallpaper.) I really wish I knew who took this; I found it on Tumblr.  (If you took this, please tell me!!)

Here is one of Carey Mulligan's shots from Vogue.  Go check out the spread, they are truly beautiful!!!  This is one of my favourites though because I think the light and airy vibe really portrays Daisy perfectly.

Speaking of Daisy, here is a quote from the novel describing her that I absolutely love.  I would love to be described like this... is that weird?

This has to be one of my most favourite flapper pictures.  She looks perfect!  Really personifies the carefree independence of the flapper ladies.

Random interjection:  I am writing this post while listening to "Young and Beautiful" by Lana Del Rey from The Great Gatsby soundtrack... if you haven't listened to it or the soundtrack, you are definitely missing out.  It is definitely different, but such a musical masterpiece!

The sets for the new movie are incredible!  Here is a shot of Jay Gatsby's ballroom.

To wrap things up, I had to add a picture of Leo. *swoon*  I genuinely don't think they could have picked a better Gatsby.  Except for maybe Robert Redford... but that's been done, haha.

Do you love The Great Gatsby?  Have any pictures or favourite quotes from the book to share with us? Leave us a comment, and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest!

Love,

Diana

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Diana Wears... Red, Pleated Polka-dot Skirt

Hey guys!  I was prompted by Lizzie to do a We Wear post, so here it is!

I got this red, pleated polka dot skirt at Goodwill during our last shopping trip.  To be honest I wasn't even the one who grabbed it off the rack, and it was intended to be an item sold on the site.  But I have a weakness for red.  And pleats.  And skirts.  You get the picture.  So this one had to come home with me!  (And at a mere $4.29, I don't feel the least bit guilty!)

Flower Crown, Claire's $13 | Chambray Top, Wal-Mart $10 | Pleated Skirt, Goodwill $4.29

As you can see, I wore my chambray top tucked in, my black ballet flats and my new flower crown from Claire's.  

As you can see the only accessory I am wearing is the headband.  I'm more in a minimalist phase right now.  I wear a light tan/white eyeshadow instead of anything too fussy, and try to only wear one accessory at a time.  Maybe because I have short hair; Joan Juliet Black says that, "Short hair makes you aware of subtraction as style."

She also says, "You can't hide behind short hair... you may look a little androgynous, a little unfinished, a little bare, but your face is no longer a flat screen surrounded by a curtain: the world sees you in three dimensions."

Anyway, I'll shut up about my hair.  Next time I wear this I will pair it with a brown woven belt, my brown sandals and brown cross body purse.  When I get my oxfords I can wear them with this, too.  I think a loose white collared shirt or tank top tied at the bottom would look cute with this skirt also.

So ta-da!  Go out there and get your own pleated skirt; it's perfect for Spring and you can dress it up or down as needed.

Love, 

Diana

Do you have a particular skirt you love for Spring?  How do you style it?  Tell us in the comments below!

Lizzie Pins... April, '13

 Hello all! Today is an absolutely LOVELY day where I am, and I could barely drag myself inside to write this post. But as you can see, I managed eventually. I am still in "AHHHH IT'S WARM OUTSIDE" mode, so most of the things I've chosen to share with you for this post are spring-related. 

I'm really a fan of book art (I've already featured something like this back in January). This one goes a step further as far as creativity goes. It's really an introspective DIY. As you read through the page, certain words jump out at you, and I feel like that can really reflect mood and feelings. I can't wait to try this.

Any other snail mail fans out there? As Diana and Kaela could tell you, I love mail. I love getting mail, reading mail, and sending mail. It's truly a lost art, and I wish more people would sit down and write each other letters, because it sends the message that, "Hey, I care enought about you to take the time to sit down and write you a letter that will make your day, rather than just send an email or text that will take five seconds." So, that being said, I LOVE these cards! They're only $16 at Fab.com.

With spring time comes my favorite footwear: sandals! These adorable scalloped, minty green pair are from Modcloth, and almost worth the $106. Maybe I'll find a similar pair at Target this season. Fingers crossed!

You all know by now our obsession with ombre here at LD's. And surely by now you've caught on that blue is my absolute favorite color. So it's no wonder that I love these stairs. Blue + ombre = a happy Lizzie. I can't wait til I have my own home so I can do this! For a list of paint names used here, checkout Real Simple's article about it!

White used to be something I avoided at all costs: it stains easily, it attracts all kinds of fuzz, and wearing a slip is a must to keep undies from shining through. But recently I've been eyeing pretty white dresses like this one from Steven Alan. I like the airy feel of it, especially if it's got lace somewhere on it :)

Have any favorite springtime trends? A favorite white dress? Do you know where I can find cheaper sandals like the mint ones? :P Leave us a comment, and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest!

Love,

Lizzie :)

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We Shop... Forever 21, March '13

Lizzie again. Here is Part 2 of our shopping adventure. This time, we're at Forever 21. Not nearly as many amazing deals as Goodwill, but trendier things are much easier to find :) Just a side note, none of us actually bought any of these. We found some amazing pieces, but none we loved enough to buy, haha.

These two royal blue pieces are things I tried on. Royal blue has become one of my favorite colors recently, and I'm dying to own something this color. I like the skirt most, but the dress is really pretty too.

Kaela picked this pink and yellow floral black dress right off the rack as soon as she saw it. It looked cute on the hanger, but even cuter on her! It fit her so well; I think it was a very flattering style for our lovely friend :)

She also tried on these two adorable black dresses. Being Kaela, she looks cute in anything, so it was hard for us to let her leave without buying at least one. She decided that the two new dresses she'd bought from Goodwill an hour earlier were enough for one day though.

Diana has been in a grunge mood lately (or at least she seemed to be while we were shopping). This chiffon tank had tulle-trimmed sleeves embellished with little silver decorations. I think it would look really cute under a chambray top or with a bright skirt.

 

You probably know by now that Diana and I love galaxy print. So it's no surprise to hear that Diana was crushed when she learned the only pair of these adorable canvas shoes were on the mannequin and two sizes too large. Oh well. They were pretty to look at...

Another pair of shoes we loved, me especially, were these blue moccasins. I have a brown pair that I wear everywhere in the winter and fall, but these are so much cuter. They're more of a flat style rather than a true moccasin style. Not to mention BLUE! But sadly I have nothing this color (which is kind of weird, actually), and I didn't really feel like paying $20 for something that would match nothing I own.

Diana and I are also fans on ombre. This black, grey, and white dress caught both our eyes as soon as we walked in. And then this gorgeous, pastel cloud-print dress caught Diana's. It was unfortunately a bit too short to be appropriate, so she had to walk away from it.

I've done two posts on chambray recently, and I hate to overdo it, but here are two adorable ones we spotted. The first is just a plain chambray with a white X pattern on it. The second is a pretty warm-toned floral. I wouldn't mind owning both at all :)

While F21 is no where near as cheap as Goodwill, it's still fun to go and see all the pretty styles. And every once in a while we find things worth the money! Some may call us cheap. We prefer the  term "thrifty" :) I can't wait til summer when I'm home for good so Diana and I can go shopping more frequently. I sure have missed it!

Love,

Lizzie

Do you love F21 too? What do you think of our finds? Do you have a favorite spring trend from here? Tell us all about it! :)

Spring Time At Last

Just thought we'd share a few pictures of the photoshoot we did recently with our dear friend Kaela and Lizzie's sister, Emmy. They are both lovely models and we appreciate all the help they give us whenever we need a model :) 

Happy Spring everyone! We're so glad the weather is finally pleasant and warm!

Love,

Lizzie and Diana

"Red Rover" Earrings

"Red Rover" earrings, $4.

Bright and cheerful, these cherry red button studs can bring life to any ensemble! Pair them with a neutral outfit, such as a chambray top, for a real pop. Made of gold stud findings, these adorable earrings are a great way to show off your summery spirit!