B Detailed: Sunday snippets

A first edition of my favorite posts around the web. This week I seemed to love all the pretty details of written words, outdoor dining, personalized gifts, pink cut outs and fashion watercolor. Cheers to another week of beautiful details! Click on images for full posts. xo B

B Ready: My everyday beauty

I don't wash my hair or wear make up everyday. Some circumstances I am just fine with walking out the door with pulled up hair and freshly washed face (thank goodness messy buns are in). But that doesn't mean I skip some every day beauty products. Whether they're in my purse or put on before I'm ready for the day, its never good if I miss these essentials.

1. L'OCCITANE Shea Hand Cream
2.C.O. Bigelow Original No. 502 Mentha Lip Shine
3. MAC Bronzing Powder ~Golden
4.  Flowerbomb Eau De Toilette Spray
5. Frederic Fekkai Classic Brush
6. Bobby pins
7. Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant
8. Lots and lots of water

B Classic: A royal wedding

I did it. I can't believe I stayed awake for now what will be almost 24 hours. What is it about weddings that gets us so excited? I was blown away by the details and tradition of the royal wedding. Kate's gown was definitely the highlight but David Beckham still has me swooning. I was busy all night/morning updating the SheKnows Beauty & Style posts all about royal wedding style so if you aren't sick of the coverage yet (you aren't) check them out here!

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B Transferred: Newspaper type nails

I saw this DIY here months ago and kept forgetting about it mainly because it was in French. Well thanks to freetranslation.com I figured it out a bit but worked on it to get it just right. It is easy and gives your nails some interest. All you need is a newspaper, light polish color, base and top coat and lastly, vodka. Yes, this gives you an excuse to open the liquor cabinet midday and if you happen to shake yourself a martini while you're at it, well done!

 Step one: Rip newspaper into one inch squares. Then apply base coat and two coats of polish to your nails and let dry.

 Step two: Dip newspaper squares into vodka

 Step three: Place onto desired nail and hold down firmly with other hand for at least 10 secs. The longer you hold and keep firm, darker the ink will transfer. Repeat on all nails.

Step four: Apply top coat and enjoy!

B Taken: Easter snapshots

It's been a few days but finally managed to get the photos off my camera from the weekend. Spent back home in Seattle I got to experience an amazing Easter service in Qwest field (see the CNN story here). It's not every Sunday when you attend church in a football stadium with 17,500 other people and watch 700+ be baptized. It was a blessing to be home with my family and enjoy rejoicing. We later went to what some call a baseball game but in Seattle it is currently a massacre (poor Mariners). Lamb was for dinner along with truffle mashed potatoes and carrot cake. Seriously, I'm still full.

B Watched: Bright wristed

I have realized my watch collection isn't up to the standards I'd like it to be. I have one gold watch that I love to wear on the daily but wish I had more playful pieces. Layering piles of watches and bracelets high past my wrist are just what I want for Spring. I love Nixon's Time tellers that come in a variety of colors. I can't decide if I want to go for the green or yellow. Which would you choose?

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B Listed: What makes you happy

Headed back to the desert today a bit earlier than planned no thanks to my flight being quickly cancelled.  I feel as if today is the beginning of my week and it will be an emotional roller coaster continuing on my post graduation path and saying goodbye to an old friend moving across the country. But when I get overwhelmed I have just began to make a list of things that make me happy.

1. Homemade belgian waffles
2. Gifted flowers
3. Drive in movies
4. Sweet notes
5. Reminders
6. Home facials
7. Colored pencils
8. Cucumber water

What makes you happy?

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