Through the "Eyes" of Google Street View

 
 
 
Before Google Street View was released in 2007, cars drove around the world to capture each street with 9 cameras on each car. Some “accidents” happened along the way. Artist Jon Rafman selects unique images from the views–from a car on fire, man in the window, an unruly stallion, and car accident, among others–seen on the Huffington Post. These photos are strangely beautiful to me, despite a bizarre unaffected and distant quality to them.  Click the link for more.


What I’m Wearing Wednesday: Atlantic City

We had so much fun in Atlantic City over the weekend. Staying at The Borgata, Friday night was all about learning Black Jack. Saturday we went to the outlets and Trump casino. That night, we celebrated my friend’s birthday with a delicious dinner at Izakaya Japanese restaurant in the hotel; I highly recommend if you go there.  Dancing, drinks, and more Black Jack followed. I walked away a bit poorer but richer in memories & friendships :)
Saturday night I wore:

  • Banana Republic striped boat neck shirt- from last year
  • H&M faux leather skirt
  • Spanx fishnets
  • Calvin Klein black boots
  • H&M earrings
  • BCBG ‘Harlow’ envelope clutch
  • BCBG ring
  • Laura Mercier ‘Mistress’ lipstick


It’s all about the foundation

I was never much of a liquid foundation person. I used Bare Minerals through high school and most of college, but the past couple of years have experimented with different powders, tinted moisturizers for summer (Laura Mercier is my fave), and now liquids.  As I get older (lol), my skin has been changing, and I’ve noticed a difference in needing a liquid for dryer, winter months.
My mom started using Givenchy’s Photo’Perfexion, and when she bought a shade too light for her skin, I benefied and became hooked. I love the lightness, how it’s fast absorbing, and it has a nice smell. Without a Sephora gift card, I really can’t justify the price.  I recently tried Maybelline’s Fit Me Foundation and am now hooked on a product for under $10! It seems nearly identical to me with a similar light coverage and smell.

Maybelline: $6 vs. Givenchy $47

What type of foundation do you use? What’s your splurge and save?


Oscars Best

Best embroidery: Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

 

 Best blush/nude: Kristen Wiig in J.Mendel
 Best vintage: Natalie Portman in Dior
 Best she’s ever looked: Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera
Best color: Viola Davis in Vera Wang
Best dressed: Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford
Who were your Oscars best?

Images: Who What Wear, InStyle, PopSugar


Friday Faves

Atlantic City 
Continuing my tour of the northeast (Cuse & VT), I am off to Atlantic City for my friend Amanda’s 27th birthday (happy birthday!!).  I have never been, so looking forward to quite a fun weekend… ;)
Have a good one!
  • I so want to plan a party all around cheese (esp make the cheese cake!) @ Amy Atlas Blog
  • loving the details in this rustic wedding @ Style Me Pretty
  • really fun headboards @ Design Addict Mom
  • what to wear bowling and look cute! @ The Sweetest Occasion
  • these W magazine portraits of this year’s Oscar nominees are gorgeous @ a spot of whimsy


Friday Faves

Living in: Almost Famous @ Design*Sponge
Reminds me I need to watch this again, asap!

Creamy textural winter wedding @ Once Wed
Really pretty inspiration.

Vday cards @ Danielle Kroll
So clever!

Tongue tied @ Mon Petit Chou Chou
Fellow Boston blogger Lani gets the mixing and matching just right!

 
Backstage and upfront at Rodarte @ From Me To You
I so want that starry hairpiece and amazing eye makeup…

Salted peanut butter hot chocolate @ Sandy Lee Style
YUM.

I am roadtripping up to Burlington, VT to visit Mrs. L with her sister.  Excited to stroll Church Street and visit the Magic Hat Brewery. Enjoy the long weekend!
PS: Check out my new CBSBoston.com posts: Best Cold Weather Menswear for the Stylish Bostonian, Best Flower Shops in Boston, and Boston Music Scene Spotter: Interview with Boy Without God (and listen to the song Of Cowboys & Other Beautiful Men).


Lately Loving…

My new beauty obsession is this amazing scrub I got for Christmas Bliss Super Minty Soap ‘N Scrub 8 oz
The smell is so minty and invigorating, and I love how the fine grains work into a lather. Highly recommend!
My friend Emily introduced me to this song, and I can’t get enough of it! Hopefully the radio won’t overplay.
This new app, GymPact, is my savior to keep me motivated and get to the gym!
Getting outfit inspiration from front row celebs, like Jessica Alba at Michael Kors and Maria Sharapova at Vera Wang–two favorites, at NYFW.
Images via JustJared.com
What are you loving lately?