Current Cravings (besides carbs)

As you may know, I gave up carbs (well most carbs) for Lent. So to occupy my time I usually spend snacking, I've indulged in my shopping habit. 

Here's what I'm currently browsing for:

Striped Leggings/Pants:

Asos

Do any of you watch Shah's of Sunset? Well on the finale GiGi wore a gorgeous stripped skirt, I'd take that too if I can find it.

But I couldn't find a good picture of it :(

Simple Strap Sandals:

Zara

Denim Vest - A must have for Spring!

(My sister is all over this trend and it looks great!)

ShopBop

Leather Baseball Cap

Etsy

This Oversized Fringe Top

American Apparel

And since lucite is everywhere right now. I'm lusting over these.

The Clutch

Polyvore

The Heels

Jeffrey Campbell

And the Table of course

Apartment Therapy

What's on your lust list?

xo

Suz

Sunday Sundries.

This is a new thing I'm going to try to keep up. It'll just be a list of my favorite little things of the week.

Cute coaster DIYs:

Cute pens and pencils:

Especially when they match my planner and notebook:

These have singlehandedly gotten me through the week.

And finally...

Harper's Bazaar.

This is almost the only thing I've read this week that hasn't been school related.

All images via Pinterest

That's all for now folks, but I hope you liked it and I hope I have a more interesting week this week! Ha

xo

Suz

Low Carb Lent

Do any of you do Lent?

The 40+ days between Fat Tuesday (starting on Ash Wednesday) and Easter?

I am not Catholic, but I have always loved the idea of Lent, giving up something to for 40 days and nights for Christ. Even if you aren't that religious, I think you would still like it if you love a good challenge. I've done it multiple times, but I think last year was the first year I did it all the way through without cheats. I did fried chicken, if you know me then you know what a big deal that is.

Now I sound like such a fatty.

But that will all change with Lent this year (It started 2 days ago)...

I'm giving up carbs.

Before someone turns into my Mom and tells me how bad that is for me I want you to know I'm not giving up all of them. Obviously I know you have to have some to live.

Anyway, I'm pretty excited. I think it is going to be really challenging, but I hope I can stick to it all the way! And I'll be skinny like woahhh

Just kidding, with my luck Ill be the one person in the world that gains weight with a low carb diet. 

But maybe not! Wish me luck!

Are you planning on doing anything for Lent?

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!

Whether you're single (like me, wah wah) or coupled up, I hope you and your loved ones have a fabulous Valentine's Day!

Here are some Valentine-y things to occupy your time.

I hope you have a LOVEly day.

Hahaha ohhh I crack myself up.

xo

Suz

Work work work...

Right now I am working on a paper for my communications class. And applying for big girl jobs. Too much fun at once, right?

Anyway since I'm sitting in my almost finished, but not office I thought I'd share a bit more. Maybe by Friday it will be done!

DIY: Malachite Lamps

So, maybe you know that I might have an obsession with malachite. And the color of the year is Emerald, so there is no better time for this DIY project!

Just a fair warning before I go into more detail about this: I am not sure that it turned out 100% how I wanted it to, but I blame the fact that I used curvy lamps and not a flat box (I definitely plan on doing boxes soon).

Anywhooo, I believe I have already mentioned The Aestate's Malachite Box Tutorial (here). This will serve as the inspiration for these lamps and my future boxes.

You may have noticed these Dollar General turquoise lamps in the back ground of some pictures of my apartment, but maybe you didn't, I don't know. But here's a refresher:

First, I spray painted the base white. 

Lucky you, you get a little sneak peak at an S that I'm also painting haha

Second, I painted the whole thing green.

Please ignore my dying manicure.

Then, you take a small piece of cardboard, and swirl it around creating a pattern while the paint is still wet. It helps to look at a malachite pattern while you are doing this, but my lamp is so small I did the pattern smaller.

Excuse the nails again.

Finally, voila! I am spray painting some lamp shades gold to go with these so I'll show yall those when they are done.

Do yall like these?

I think that the boxes may turn out a little better, but I like them and with the gold lampshades, they will look great! I might add a little gold leafing in some places.

Must See Grammy Looks!

Did yall watch the Grammys last night??

What'd you think of it? I didn't really care about the show except JT and Fun. of course.

But the fashion! I was pretty curious about how people would push the limits with the new rules in place, but I saw so many things that I was obsessed with!

1. Rihanna - This Alaia dress was absolutely gorgeous. Definitely my favorite!

2. Carrie Underwood - Some people think this Roberto Cavalli dress is too "pageant-y," but I love this dress. I love a good patterned dress, when it's done correctly.

3. Jennifer Lopez - In Anthony Vaccarello, she was definitely putting the new rules to the test, well for half of her body. I like this dress, but I wish the exposed leg part was a little longer, like short-length or something. Or maybe if it was a little flowier in that area? I just think it looks a little odd.

4. Maria Menounos - She's not a musician or singer, but she certainly made a red carpet statement in this Gomez-Gracia gown. I'm not a huge yellow lover, but this color looks good and the dress is nice. BUT that slit is not in the right place in my opinion, maybe its just this picture, but this is not for me.

5. Karlie Koss - This Michael Kors dress is definitely one of my favorite looks for the night. It was perfect for someone to make a splash on the carpet, but didn't really take away from those actually nominated for the awards.

6. Estelle - This Genelle Brooks x Love Collins patterned 2 piece gown is absolutely stunning. I am not one for patterns on that much fabric, but she totally pulls it off. I think if there was anything I would change I would make it a solid color, maybe in that peachy orange thats in that pattern? Oh well. I am also obsessed with the 2 pieces, I love that its glamorous, but also the bit of skin showing is bohemian-ish which I'm crushing on lately.

These are definitely not the only Must See looks of the night, but these are the ones I wanted to talk about. And we all know it's all about me :P

Anyway you can find all these pictures and more at New York Daily News.

What were your favorite looks of the night? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

xo

Suz