Redecoration Inspiration: Bed Edition

When I decided to redo my room, I  had two goals in mind.  One was to have all white beddings.  I'd been living in the land of ivory for far too long and I drastically needed something fresher.  The second was to update my style in a more grown up way but still holding on to that fun girly aspect I had before.  I had done "shabby chic" for years and was hoping for something a little more clean.

So when I saw this...

Safe & Sound (The Hunger Games) by Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars

Alright, so I am incredibly psyched about The Hunger Games (tickets on sale TODAY) and this is the first video! I love Taylor Swift and have recently been getting into The Civil Wars and I think this video is amazing!

 

I went to college in Appalachia (where District 12 is) and one of the things I miss most about living in the area are the valleys and the open spaces. The fog in the mornings was always my favorite part, it was very eerie but also incredibly comforting. I remember driving down to Athens, Ohio in the very early morning with my dad and this is exactly what it always looked like, just without a girl in a white dress wandering around singing.

So now that you just completed Reminiscing 101, enjoy the video.

Metropolitan Redecoration

So, I'm not exactly razing a building, but I am doing some pretty hardcore redecorating in my bedroom.  Get ready ladies and gentleman, I haven't changed it up since like 2004 so things are about to get real. Well, not too real, I'm not painting walls or anything but I am PAINTING like and artist, on canvas.

On Openings

"I wouldn't miss the opening of a door."

- Nan Kempner

Magical Weekend in NOLA

What happens when your employer is having a reception in a city you've been dying to go to since forever? You weasel your way in until they feel there is absolutely no other option but to send you! That ladies and gentleman, is how I was able to spend a really magical weekend in New Orleans.

We Are Young by Fun. ft. Janelle Monáe

Thanks to my awesome roommate for telling be how awesome Fun. is. I can't stop listening to this song and thinking, is 28 still considered young?

Sale Watch: Neon Edition

Adia Kibur Multi-Strand Neon Bead & Crystal Necklace 

$174

So, it's a very neon Friday here at Metropolitan Fairytale.  As I mentioned earlier, neon is HUGE this spring.  Seriously, it's everywhere.

As a child of the nineties, I totally dig it.  I also love how you can pair it with more brights, or as I prefer, with nudes.

Last winter I bought a beautiful, flowing nude dress for a wedding in Mexico and at the time paired it with an Indian-inspired gold necklace.  This year, I'll be heading to Costa Rica for a little vaca and hope to dress down the frock for a nice, romantic dinner. 

Ideally, I'll be wearing this bright little number to the left.  It's currently on Shopbop for $174, which is just a little too steep for a trend piece as far as I'm concerned. 

I'm all for neon, but it's going to be short lived I believe. Our eyes can only take it for a season and it's going to be blinding Forever 21 shoppers for at least the next six months.  When it comes to trends, focus on the accessories and keep your big purchases classics.

Has anyone seen any great neon necklaces similar to the one here?  If not, I'll have my eye on this one for the next few months.

P.S. This is a great neon piece that's a good price and tons of fun.  It can add color to your everyday wardrobe! Love!

On Love...and Chocolate

"All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."

- Charles M. Schulz

Neons and Nudes

A great thing happened this weekend!

New Year, New Me?

I love a New Year.  I also love, that due to my birthday being on the 4th, that I extend all New Years Resolutions until right about now.

As of right now, I feel icky and full.  I've been eating for 4 days straight and not depriving myself one bit.  It's easy to immediately jump on the "workout more" bandwagon, but I find that every year I do that, I just fail.

I will continue to work out and keep active but it's not a resolution, it just needs to stay part of my life.

I do have a few resolutions, however.  I figured that if I posted them online I would feel more inclined to follow through on them.  Some are vague, some are specific.  So here goes...

On View: Are We There Yet?

I love how informal this Gallery became.  Also, I love Claire's tights.

One of the best parts of spending all my free time at the Corcoran is the ability to get up close and personal with the artists that exhibit there.  With the NOW at the Corcoran series, the museum has done a fascinating job of tapping into talent and bringing them to a larger audience.  Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro are two of those artists.

Tongue Tied by Grouplove

I should be listening to Christmas music (A Charlie Brown Christmas Album is the best, more on that love affair later) but I can't stop listening to this song OR watching the admittedly creepy video...

Blossom Hats

This is the most low key Lisa Frank I could find.  

So today a friends passed around an article about being a kid in the ‘90’s and how we’re going to have to explain all our weird crap to our children, like boy bands and Lisa Frank stickers (whatever – kids get it.) 

Naturally, I have a problem with everything they omitted.  

First, how can you write an article about being a kid in the ‘90’s and NOT mention Saved by the Bell?  We all still love Zach Morris, we even watch all the dumb lawyer shows he continues to make for cable!  You mention Ferngully but not SBTB?  Let’s talk about what saved by the bell taught us:

 

1.)   KIDS could have cell phones.  Talk about seeing the future.

2.)   Taking over the counter pills were bad and would ruin our music video career.

3.)   All really, really good looking guys are jerks and will just cheat on you at The Max.

4.)   Don’t drink and drive if you’re wearing a toga. Duh.

5.)   If you don’t want to do something just say you have to wash your hair and you’ll get out of it.

6.)   A lifelong loathing for oil spills and the companies that cause them.

There are so many more lessons you guys! I just can’t go through them one by one, but you know what they are.

On Heroes

"Heroes take journeys, confront dragons, and discover the treasure of their true selves."
- Carol Lynn Pearson

On Your Face

"I think your whole life shows in your face, and you should be proud of that."


-Lauren Bacall

Can't Grow A Moustache?

Movember, mo problems. 

If you're a lady that is. 

Movember is a clever little portmanteau of Moustache and November.  This annual, month-long event involves growing a moustache or facial hair throughout the month to raise awareness for men's health problems. 

I know I'm about a week behind on this but here are the rules:

1. You must begin the 1st of November with a clean shaven face.
2. You grow/groom a moustache for the entire month of November.
3. No joining of the mo to your sideburns.
4. No joining of the handlebars to your chin (that is considered a goatee).
5. You must conduct yourself as a true country gentleman 

Now, I don't know what a true country gentleman is but I assume if you're growing facial hair for such a wonderful cause, you are one.  Ladies, it's a bit more difficult for us to grow facial hair (I know, I know - we've all tried it at least once) but we can still help.  You can go online and make a donation to someone you know, a team or a general donation and proceeds will go to the Movember Foundation, LiveSTRONG and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Do it for the special men in your life. 

And, while you're doing that, click on over to Jonathan Adler and purchase the truly amazing Brass Muse Bottle Opener, that way everyone can have a little 'stache in their lives.

Happy Birthday Lilly!

 

I am a girl that LOVES her Lilly.  I believe in color and wearing it year 'round.  Even though I'm not in sunny Palm Beach I like to pretend I am and there's no better way than by wearing Lilly Pulitzer.  Today, shop online and receive some snazzy gifts at different price points.  As always, free shipping over $300.  Now would be the perfect time to plan that winter vacation and of course, the outfits to wear on it!

It's Only A Paper Moon

What is a paper moon?

The idea of a paper moon sounds quite romantic, but what on earth is a paper moon?  I've been listening to songs about paper moons lately - songs downloaded years ago that are just now making their way into rotation on my iPod.

Paper Moon by Whiskeytown (Ryan Adams band) is so lovely and intriguing.  I think they're playing a ukelele and it makes me want to walk along a moon lit beach with my honey.  It also apparently makes me want to talk all old timey.

It's Only A Paper Moon by Nat "King" Cole (originally Ella Fitzgerald) is also old timey and fantastic.

So of course, this get's me curious as to what a paper moon is? We've got our blue moons and our full moons but what are our paper moons, besides songs and literally moons made out of paper? I searched and Wikipedia, my go to source for pretty much EVERYTHING is no help at all.

I'm Down with ACC (yeah you know me)

It's that time of year!  Seriously, it's not but it might as well be because everything is already all Christmased up!

I had a panic attack in Target the other day when I found myself deciding on a small tree.  Did I want a brightly colored tinsel tree, or a a more realistic two footer?  Charlie Brown style? (Yes)

What color of mini-tree skirt do I want? Does a tinsel tree really need a tree skirtandomgwhyamIthinkingaboutallofthisrightnow?!

Obsessed With: Clambake!

If you know me, you know that I am a HUGE fan of neutral nailpolish.  The greige/taupe trend that's stuck around has really been my favorite.  I love nailpolish and it's my favorite way to finish off a look but lately I've been really BORED with the beige!  All summer, I kept a pretty coral color on my tips and I really loved the extra pop of color.  As it's gotten colder, I've been shying away from the dark purples and greens of fall and went in the TOTALLY opposite direction. 

Introducing Clambake, the perfect summer red by Essie.  Except, as I'm more and more inspired by EVERYTHING I see at Kate Spade - I'm just making this my go to red!  It's a sheer red orange and adds the pop of color I'm wanting for the cold months.  It's a really bright color but it works with my olive skin well.  I also wear gold tone jewelry and this compliments that as well.  It's brighter than most reds and has no blue to it but I feel that it's sort of a classic color, or a new classic if you will.

What do you guys think?  Too bright for fall and winter or an interesting way to brighten up a cold weather look?