I am pretending to be camping this week. In actuality, I would be eaten alive by insects, burned to a crisp by the sun, and die of an asthma attack from the smoke of a campfire. So, I am pretending I’m outdoorsy. Maybe I can fill a cute backpack with a fun notebook and pen…
Sun-bronzed tones are mixed with ocean greens and sky blues plus some sunny yellows to make for the perfect summer palette. So, whether you’re beach bound or landlocked you can feel the sea breeze in your hair this week. Sugar Rush Beach Cheeks Cream Blush $15 (via Ulta) Besame Mermaid Lagoon Waterfall Mist Fragrance $48…
July 20th is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Here at the house of NASA love we’ve been celebrating for the last 50 years, so I decided it was high time to celebrate the occassion as an official Fashionable Friday. Thankfully, the fountain pen community has also embraced this momentous occasion with…
I was inspired in equal parts by the new Montegrappa Mini Mule and the May Allure’s Most Wanted Beauty Products article (I read the article in the paper edition but you can enjoy it digitally too). Alexander McQueen Treasures Print Scarf $495.43AUD ($347.74US) (via Cettire) Montegrappa Fortuna Mini Copper Mule Fountain Pen MSRP $350 (coming…
All the trees here in Kansas City decided to bloom this week. It was in the 70s earlier this week , then dipped to frosty temperatures on Friday only to promise balmy temperatures again on Monday and I couldn’t be happier. I love the white, yellow and orchid blooms on everything and, finally, the blue…
It finally feels like spring and the cherry trees are blooming. The magnolias and other flowering trees are starting to bloom here so it’s put me in the cherry blossom spirit. In my enthusiasm, I completely forgot to include Fahrney’s exclusive (and annual) Retro 51 Cherry Blossom pen and pencil offerings. MT Japanese Cherry…
Inspired by the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, the new jelly, frosted Kaweco Sport pens and an album I waited three decades for, this week’s Fashionable Friday is ready for love. All kinds. Romance, pet love, familial, and even love of a new pen. English Beat Here We Go Love (via Spotify) Kaweco Sport Frosted Blush…
