My words are my faith
To hell with our good name
One day we’ll get nostalgic for disaster
Cynthia Steffe Dress
H&M Necklace + Jacket
Clutch c/o South Moon Under (get it here!)
Shoes Wild Pair by Baker’s
DIY Midi ring
Nails: She’s Picture Perfect by Esse
Photos by Kevin
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Dreaming, wishing, saving…I’m a victim to the insatiable wanderlust. I want over stamped, filled and flimsy passports and books of glossy photographs. I’ve never been one to be happy and content sedimentary and in one place. My Travel board on Pinterest is chock full of escapades I’m coveting, and in time will do. Every year, I make it a point to go to both a state I’ve never been to and a country I’ve never been to (a journey I decided on at the end of 2011).
Summers are definitely the best time to travel; nothing screams summer like a windows down roadtrip in good company. This summer, 2013, will be no exception, and I feel ready to share with you all my plans that I’m giddy to get underway. And even though I’m still technically settling into my new mid-Atlantic locale, I still can’t help but travel and venture further! I’m considering doing a “wanderlust” series here on the blog of all my favorite places in the places I visit, but was curious if you, dear readers, would be interested in that! Also, any one who has been to these places and has recommendations, please send them my way!
May 24-26 Nashville, TN
The new beau and I are taking the first roadtrip of the season to a place neither of us have ever been to; Nashville, Tennessee! I’m excited to check out all the southern restaurants (even if there won’t be any wings on my plate), as well as checking out the local shops and drinking homegrown whiskey. Speaking of Whiskey, I will most definitely be visiting and touring the Jack Daniels distillery. A girl like me loves her Whiskey (I mean, my Tumblr is named Glamour Girls and Whiskey). Anyone have any specific recommendations!?
July 5-13th Scarborough, Maine
This trip is a yearly trip, so it’s nothing new to me, but definitely something
I look forward to annually. My parents’ summer home is right on the gorgeous, private beach in southern Maine, barely a mile north of vacation hot spot Old Orchard Beach. This year I’m just excited for a getaway and a tan! Bring on the Bikinis!
July 27th- Aug. 3rd Bethany Beach, Delaware
Delaware is surely a state I never thought I’d spend time; I guess it being so small I never thought to give it a shot, but this summer it’s on! I’m joining a family for a relaxing week on the beach! Like I said, I’ve never been so recommendations on things to do would be great, even though I think most of my time will be spent with my nose in a book, working on that tan some more.
September/October VIVA MEXICO
Okay, so this trip is barely planned. I want my damn passport stamp, I want adventure, I want sand and sun (I mean, when don’t I want a beach!?). The pull to Mexico? Whale Sharks. I’m very passionate about the ocean and it’s creatures, and it’s been on my bucket list for years to swim with whale sharks. In recent years I’ve discovered I could take the easy way out and head down to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, but who wouldn’t want the extraordinary experience of swimming with the mystical beasts in their own habitat? Like I said, plans are still very up in the air for this, so if any readers have swam with whale sharks or been to Mexico, please give me your recommendations NOW!
Again, I urge you for info, recommendations, and if you’d like to see a whole “wanderlust” series here on EffortlessCool! For now, I leave you with some inspiration:
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I was feeling part of the scenery
I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going boom boom boom
“Hey” he said “Grab your things
I’ve come to take you home.”
(Back home)
These photos were shot right here in Baltimore over the breezy weekend, on Federal Hill overlooking the inner harbor. I worked with a new photographer, who has potential to be the EffortlessCool official photographer; great potential! He brought some great creativity to our shoot and definitely knew what he was doing; which is refreshing and exciting to me. I’m hoping to put in motion plenty of ideas I’ve had for the blog mulling around inside my head.
Anyway, this was definitely a fun set to shoot, despite the bone chilling wind. I loved the cityscape background mixed with the earthy tones, which lent a hand to playing up the similar colors in my outfit. Seeing the skyline and harbor is really making me fall in love with my new home and I’ve been loving seeing more of what it has to offer, even if my Brooklyn Bones are still aching for the streets I formerly called home.
Someday, Someday.
Hype Style dress (gifted)
Thrifted cardigan
BDG sneaker wedges from Urban Outfitters
Ring from Francesca’s Collection
Wing necklace from Claire’s
Stone necklace gifted by Satya Jewelry
Beaded necklace from New York and Co.
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How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be
When I feel so alone ’cause I left my heart at home
Misfits tee from HotTopic
Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl’s pants
Aldo wedges
Silver bracelet by Freedom for TopShop
Pyramid stud bracelet by BCBGeneration
Back to my punk roots with this look! I love my versatility with my style; one day I can flip my hair and nose ring to wear more conservative styles, then there’s days like this where I punk it all out and let the septum ring fly and rock out to my pop-punk tunes. I love my tattoos, and I love that I can be two different people for different occasions. Anyone else out there like me? Aesthetic two-faces, with multiple styles?
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Fun, inspired, and almost completely vintage look that I absolutely love to wear! The dress was handmade for my grandmother in Russia many, many years ago, and the Liz Claiborne hat was also inherited from her. I purchased the vest from a thrift shop literally about 10 years ago, and still find ways to wear it!
The spiked bracelet is from TopShop, the ring is from Francesca’s Collection, and the bangles are from various shops, including Target!
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April is OVER!? 2013 is flying by! It’s been such a busy month in the life of me! I officially moved to Baltimore, Maryland, started my new job, spent many days off in DC, worked on gaining a social life, trying new restaurants and recipes… I even experimented with cooking MEAT! Which if you’ve noticed is not really something I’d normally do; but I did it. I touched chicken breasts (tee hee hee) and made dinner for my amazing roommates.
Here’s a quick look into my month of April via InstaGram: be sure to follow!
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Well Hello! I haven’t done a recipe in a few weeks, but never fear, I’m back! This time, with a recipe for EVERYONE! Late last week my new roommates and I went on a quest to try something new for dinner, something satiable, and edible by all dietary restrictions. And this is what we ended up with: Lasagna Rolls, a vegan and non-vegan version!
*Recipe for vegan ricotta here*
Begin by boiling water and cooking your noodles; while they come to a boil begin to prep your mix. Combine your spinach, cheeses, egg, and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl. Heat up/cook your protein and add that in as well!
Once your pasta is done, drain and rinse; then lay out either wax paper or saran wrap on the counter or work space and lay a few pieces at a time. Add about 2tbsp of filling to each piece of pasta, in a THIN layer, and roll from one end to the other. While you roll you can begin to preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Add your lasagna rolls to a non stick pan, then lather on the tomato sauce, making sure every bit is covered so the pasta does not dry out. For an extra cheesy effect, add a layer of shredded cheese to the top!
Cook at 400 degrees for 30 minutes and you’re done! Healthy, delicious, and less mess than normal lasagna!
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Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl’s pants
Express Crop Top (old)
Qupid heels (gifted)
Holographic clutch from H&M
Skull ring by Freedom for TopShop
Vintage rings from my grandmothers
Photos by Kevin
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A second post from the whirlwind that has been my settling into life in the DMV! It’s been tedious…It’s been work. I’ve been unpacking, working, traveling, trying my best to explore and socialize, et cetera. What I’m craving most? A nice, relaxing evening involving a chill bean bag (remember those!?) and a movie with a bottle of wine, or a champagne cocktail. Alas, there’s much to be explored as I’m on the hunt for the perfect blog photographer, group of friends, brunch restaurant, lunch spot, dinner diggs, quality man; amongst maintaining my life at my new “home” with friends and new job. Confused/overwhelmed? So am I. These photos were shot by an area photographer, Kevin, who’s work can be found on his site here. He’s got a great eye and some great ideas, so I’m hoping you’ll be seeing more of his work up here!
Top and Skirt from TJ Maxx
H&M booties
Ring c/o Eclectic Eccentricity (buy it here!)
Bracelet from TopShop
Nailpolish: “First Timer” by Essie
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