Giveaway: Jack and White – Undercover + Free Downloads!

July 17, 2012

I don’t know about you all, but I have a soundtrack playing to my life at all times… I have playlists on itunes that gets me through my week. One to rock out design projects to, one that motivates me to go running, one to cook dinner to, and of course one that my kids and I have dance parties too. I can tell you that Jack and White fits perfectly into these mixes. I have been a fan of Brooke since American Idol, so when I heard about her duo band, I immediately downloaded the albums.

(Enjoy the vid – preview of your free download!)

So thrilled that Jack and White is offering TWO readers their latest CD – Undercover. (The even do a cover for Third Eye Blind’s Hows It Going to Be – LOVE!) Enter easily via Rafflecopter below!!

And even better… they are offering IHOD readers TWO FREE DOWNLOADS of my personal faves from their WINTER album! Head over to the sidebar here on the blog, enter your email, and the download link will be sent to you:) So thankful to these guys for being so fun to work with! Hope you all enjoy!

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True Beauty Files: Day to Evening Summer Edition

July 16, 2012

{Top: H&M, Jeans: ON, Necklace: Ebay (similar), Bracelet: H&M, Watch: Aldo, Shoes: Dress Up Boutique (similar here or here), Tote: Mimi Boutique}

This look is another easy day to evening outfit I wore to dinner on the hill in St. Louis. Wear the top with jeans and flats during the day, add heels and fun statement necklace to dress it up for evening:)

Note the veil of frizz on my hair due to the humidity. Delightful.

Last day to enter Abbey’s giveaway for her favorite things package 🙂
Have a great start to your week friends!

P.S. I almost always answer your comment questions directly via email, but in the past few weeks with traveling I have been unable. Please don’t be discouraged from doing so. Always love hearing from you!

The True Beauty Files

A lookbook for the modern modeste.

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”

~ Audrey Hepburn

21 Dates of Summer: Dates 6, 7, and 8

July 13, 2012

(Outfit details here.)

(My love for dancing comes from my dad. He’s got the moves. My husband loves to dance as much as me as you can see. )

Our vacation got to start with a big wedding in the family. One of my cousins (I have many!) got married in Ohio, and not only all eleven of my brothers and sisters and I went, but so did most of my cousins, aunts, and uncles. It was a beautiful ceremony and the reception was a party to say the least. Since it was a late one, my sisters and I got a sitter for our babies, and we all got to go sans kids. I highly recommend going to a wedding once in a while with just you and your hubby. (Not always easy to achieve but so worth it!) Its a chance to renew your vows, remember the newlywed love, and then you get to dance and celebrate with family and friends. We had a blast. Wish I would have captured a few more pics of us dancing. We practiced our rhumba moves of course;)

The simplest dates turn out to be the ones we enjoy most. While we were in St. Louis for the rest of the week with my family, my mom encouraged us to sneak out for a bike ride. Just twenty minutes of cruising through their beautiful neighborhood. Not much needed to be said, we just enjoyed the ride.

When my family all gets together, its crazy fun. With 24 people in one house, there is always something going on! Not much sleep happened. 😉 We managed to organize a night where all the adults went out to celebrate my sister Madeline’s graduation from highschool. If you are from St. Louis, you already know the spot….if not, add The Hill to the top of your list of places to try in St. Louie. This infamous spot has several Italian food joints, and the one we hit up (Cunetto’s House of Pasta) was out of this world! I am still dreaming about it…

It has been rough coming off of post vacay and back to reality, so this post was a great escape from my work load, and dirty laundry;) What are you all up to this weekend?? Hope its long and restful!

Summer Sorbets

July 12, 2012

{sources: Amy Borell / Fan pop / Rue Magazine / Reem Acra / Vogue via Simply Smitten}

We are in recovery mode from two weeks of traveling which means piles of laundry, empty fridge, bags under our eyes, and down trodden hearts that time with all my family is over:(

Will be sharing some of the fun things we did along the way tomorrow! Until then, here is an inspiration board that perfectly reflects summer vacay;)

Hope you all are doing well!

True Beauty Files: Mint + White

July 9, 2012

{Top: c/o Windsore Store, Jeans: Ralph Lauren (similar here or here), Shoes: Nine West, Necklace: F21 (similar), Watch: Aldo, Earrings: gift from husband, Bracelet: c/o Loren Hope, Ring: Gift (similar)}

I believe I wore white every day of vacation this past week. It just works with everything.
Monday after a week of fun is always a little rough. My head is….foggy. So happy Gabe still has some time off. We still have a summer list to conquer.

Hope each of you had a grand weekend!

The True Beauty Files

A lookbook for the modern modeste.

~ Audrey Hepburn

Sunnies for 8 Please

July 6, 2012

{Glamour 1947 via pinterest}

I have been spending the week with my family, so when I saw this it immediately reminded me of my 7 sisters and I 🙂 (We look a lot alike as you may have seen on facebook.) There has been lots of water side time since the heat is so unbearable unless you are in a body of water! I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July!

I don’t want to leave you without some fun links for your weekend:)

5 New Favorite Etsy Shops:

Vivid by Esther Jewelry

Skoope Home Modern Home Accessories

Sparrow Nest Script Postcards and Papergoods

Matine Shop Clutches and Totes

The Knit Kid Clothing

What are some of yours???

P.S. The winner of the Casey Wiegand Giveaway is #5 Anne Hoeckman! (Will contact you for details)