Mini glimpse of things making me smile lately… happy new week! xx
Cupcakes, Cashmere, Books, and Seasons
Cupcakes and Cashmere is both the first fashion– and first food– blog that I ever followed. I don’t even know how many years I’ve been reading it, but I do know that I read it every day. Even on those busy mornings when I neglect every other blog in my reader, C&C just begs for me to click on it. It is Emily Shuman’s work that inspired me to start my own fashion blog, that influences how + what I write about on my company’s food blog, and that motivates me to become a better writer, photographer, stylist, cook, baker, and entertainer on a daily basis.
I could not be more excited that her infamous blog is now a book, especially because I’ve been waiting for it to arrive since the day I preordered it about six months ago! Divided into four sections based on the four seasons, Emily shares the same sort of tips that her blog does: how to dress for any occasion, how to organize your closet, how to entertain on a moment’s notice, how to give a flawless at-home manicure, how to find your perfect photograph pose.
I can already tell how quickly this book is going to turn into my go-to guide throughout the year. I’m sure you’ll see me incorporating elements of it on here… maybe we’ll even do a little experiment Julie + Julia style… Emily + Emily?? 🙂
Cupcakes & Cashmere is now available from Abrams Books and can be purchased [as soon as possible] wherever books are sold!
I Believe in Pink
Rosy favorites from lately making me smile…
Raspberry sorbet from a favorite Boston restuarant
A new favorite read
Bfrend‘s Coco bracelet
Fun flamingo mug of coffee to start the day
Finally trying Starbucks’ new Refreshers
No pink post exists without some Lilly Pulitzer
Neon goodness from H&M
A new ‘do
The Jubilee Queen
June 2nd marks 60 years on the throne for the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. Her Diamond Jubilee celebration will take place this Friday through Tuesday, known as The Central Weekend.
Personally I’m far too excited for an American to celebrate the occasion. Tea, scones, fancy hats, and some shopping at Jack Wills are sure to happen this weekend.
Also how excited are we to see what Kate wears??
Will you be keeping up with the Jubilee celebrations? No, just me? Fair.
I believe in pink.
Snapshots from my week. [Linking up with a {little} dash of ash]. If you’re a lucky Android user new to Instagram, follow me! @emilyshell
Nearly Naked Run
Bet that caught your attention, huh?
Quick post today kids– want to bring your attention to a super fun fashion-for-a-cause event, and if you’re in Boston listen up!
Wiggio.com is bringing two Nearly Naked Runs to Beantown, specifically Emerson College and Boston University. It’s designed to “undress, de-stress, and do good!” How do you participate? Bring any clothes you’d like to donate to the campuses, and then participate in a mile-long fun run around the Boston Common and Esplanade, respectively. The clothes will then all be donated to the Big Brother / Big Sister program of Boston.
Runs are Wednesday, April 25 at Emerson and Thursday, May 3 at BU. Check out those links to the Facebook events for more info!
And if this trailer doesn’t get you excited, I don’t know what will!
post script. You don’t have to be a student– so no excuses!
Spring
The Dandelion’s pallid tube
Astonishes the Grass,
And Winter instantly becomes
An infinite Alas —
The tube uplifts a signal Bud
And then a shouting Flower, —
The Proclamation of the Suns
That sepulture is o’er.
-Emily Dickinson
Spring is springing and I could not be more ready for it! Loved this teacup with an Emily Dickinson poem scripted on it that I spotted at the ICA last week on a date with some really pretty blogger ladies 🙂 Linking up with a {little} dash of ash for Instagram Monday!
Where the Glass Slipper Always Fits
I don’t care how old I am– Disney World will always be the the most magical place I know. I can’t help but feel inspired when I visit, and even more so on this trip, as I finally got the chance to watch one of my best friends in her element, living her dream as a Disney dancer! Linking up with a {little} dash of ash to share some of my favorite Instagrams from the trip…