Ombre Nails

Ombré (pronounced, as best I can tell, ahm-bra--it's French for shaded) is in for totes, scarves, dresses, even hair! Why not play with fun summer nails, too?

It's really easy to do. Just make the pinkie your light color, your thumb the dark color, and blend between the rest! For a more detailed tutorial, click here!

♥ Shannon

Unplggd Tech Tour

Remember when I said I was working on a little something?

I tried to play it cool when Gregory from Unplggd contacted me about doing a tech tour, but let's face it--I was amped!

For those of you who have come here from Unplggd, welcome to my blog--please make yourself at home! Everyone else, check out the tech tour here (don't forget to enter the tour)!

And thanks to the whole team at Apartment Therapy, not only for making my day, but for being awesome and inspiring all the time.

♥ Shannon

Genius Wedding Invitation

I really think it speaks for itself, don't you?

♥ Shannon

Oh Summer!

I just got back from a week of sun in SoCal. This Southern California girl knows what's needed when you're pool-side, at the beach, on a boat, or maybe just lighting the BBQ and throwing on the sprinklers. Here's a round-up of items you should not leave home without!**

1. This cute suit from Ruche will keep you comfy in and out of the water.
2. Try some Ecco Bella vegan lipstick in an unexpected shade.
3. These ModCloth shades provide style and protection from the sun. Yes!
4. Badger Sunblock uses skin-friendly zinc-oxide instead of chemicals to give you sun protection.
5. Don't forget a floppy hat (this one from Urban Outfitters)! It looks adorable, and it'll keep your face and neck young.
6 & 7. If you haven't read Committed or Eat Pray Love from Ms. Gilbert, you have to! You just have to!!
8. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen is this summer's addicting read

**I don't have a link for finding a sexy man, but once you do, snag his old button-up for a hot and versatile cover-up!

(Friends, did you notice the emphasis on protecting yourself from the sun while still looking devastatingly yummy?  Monique Reavis would be so proud!)

♥ Shannon

Color!

Hello loves, I've been working on a little something and I just wanted to pop in and give you a peek.

I hope you're having a bright June! The countdown to summer has officially begun (17 days to go)!

♥ Shannon

Modern Love Notes

Technology has become a prevalent function in my life--I blog, tweet, instagram, facebook, check multiple email accounts--I even have an app for meditation! But, as with anything, it's all about moderation. Today I am pleased to say that technology helps me maintain relationships, instead of keeping me from them.

I thought about this when I received a sweet love note from Matt via e-mail, along with this image from home:

So go forth and use your tech toys, my friends! Just make sure you touch base with the truly important things in your life.

♥ Shannon

Impressive Proposal

Have you seen this wedding proposal yet? It's pretty darn impressive. It makes me want to don a British accent and say, "Well done, Sir." Maybe a Ron Burgundy accent...anyway...

The groom-to-be surprised his lady love with a mystery trip and a gorgeous paper suite courtesy of Wiley Valentine, a genius choice--everything they make is sensational. You should definitely check out the full story.


Well done, Sir.

Have I told you about my engagement story? Perhaps I will....

♥ Shannon