Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

FABULOUS EVENT – A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BRUNCH FOR MY SISTER

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So, if you don't know by now... I run a design house in Santa Barbara (see it here or here).  One of the things I LOVE. Love. love. is event design.  My little sister (and my best friend in the whole wide world) was turning 24... I thought a surprise brunch in her favorite color {green} at her favorite restaurant (Blush of Santa Barbara) was in order.  I whipped up a theme, stuck with the color ... Read the Post

A fabulous Sunday, spent with fabulous friends, celebrating an utterly fabulous person.

HOSTESS? DRESS THE PART

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A hostess needs an outfit that is functional (she has to be able to set up the party) and appropriate (a hostess' outfit should perfectly suit the occasion).  I was throwing my sister a surprise birthday party (fun!) that was a semi-formal brunch (classy!) {see the event here!}.  A 50's style cardigan and pearls provided the class, while a short dress and high heels complemented the feeling of ... Read the Post

A celebratory twist on a classic fashion staple: a cardigan with pearls.

LUXE YELLOW

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It was a chilly night... and it put me in a bit of a whimsical mood.  A simple yellow scarf adds a pop of color to a monochromatic outfit while also dressing down the sequins.  Don't limit your "going out" looks to nighttime... just add some denim, sandals and a scarf.  Oh, and you can always add leopard print. Always. ... Read the Post

A pop of yellow turns an otherwise monochromatic outfit into a go-to look for any time of day.

PMS – PISSY MAN SYNDROME

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Alright… enough is enough.  Let me start by saying that I am not a man-hater. Not in the slightest. In fact, I love. adore. admire. and maybe even cherish men.  However, it is time to address the fact that they often use the term “PMS” or “PMS-ing” as an attack/explanation/joke towards women.  Men typically don’t even use it correctly, as they refer to it (any time of the month) when a woman is ... Read the Post

We all get a bit moody. Women and men. It's time to point that out.

RECIPE TO TRY – CONFETTI CUPCAKES

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  I was in the mood to relive my childhood days.  The responsibilities of being an adult (yuck) were weighing heavily on my shoulders and I thought that a confetti cupcake was the answer (it was).  I wanted a quick fix and almost (gasp!) bought the box mix for funfetti cupcakes.  Instead, I took a deep breath and reminded myself that the extra 20 minutes it takes to make it homemade is ... Read the Post

You're just a few colored candy sprinkles and a cupcake away from reliving your childhood.

LAVENDER FATIGUES

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Camo pants = true love. They are comfortable, a true neutral, and are perfect for camping... working in the yard...  refinishing furniture... the list goes on.  The challenge was to make them feminine, fashionable (outside of the campground) and (the true challenge) appropriate for meeting my best friends for our can't-miss mimosa brunch.  I added a plethora of bows, my new favorite color ... Read the Post

Lavender, sparkle, and bows lend some camo pants a feminine touch.