Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

CURRENT OBSESSION – CELEBRATE BEAUTY

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I have discussed, in earlier posts, the importance of embracing other powerful {and beautiful} women as allies, inspiration, and {most importantly}... as friends.  If you need a refresher course in this subject, see my article Mean Girls & The Alpha Female.  As a visual reminder, I wanted to share some images that I felt captured the beauty in other women.  Jealousy is a futile... and highly ... Read the Post

Find beauty... not something to inspire envy... in other women. Once you can celebrate others, you can truly adore yourself as you should.

LOOK OF THE WEEK – LADIES WHO LUNCH

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1. Kate Spade New York "Pearl Street" Torsade Statement Necklace $448 2. Roberto Coin Rock Crystal & Diamond Statement Ring $8,780 3. Michael Kors 'Bel Aire' Crystal Bezel Chronograph Watch $295 4. Paper Lanterns Dress $90 5. Sparkle and Span Dress $170 6. Sophisticate and Kaboodle Dress $63 7. Pella Moda 'Whitley' Pump $200 8. Badgley Mischka 'Stella' Pump $225 9. Steve Madden 'Parfait' Pump ... Read the Post

Meeting the girls for a late brunch and mimosas? Look no further for outfit inspiration...

FABULOUS EVENT – HALL & OATES

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Hall & Oates {a duo comprised of Daryl Hall & John Oates} absolutely killed it in the 70's.  Too young to have heard of them? No, you're not... Too cool for them? Definitely not.  With songs like "Rich Girl," "Maneater," and "Out of Touch" {click the title to be linked to the song...}, you'll be thrown into the throes of the 70's before you know it... and that's a good thing.  I was so ... Read the Post

Maneater... Rich Girl... Out of Touch... with song titles like those, how could you not love this music?

CURRENT OBSESSION – ANYA HINDMARCH

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Anya Hindmarch knows what a woman is looking for in a handbag.  Space.  Organization.  Glamour.  Gorgeous fabrics.  Feminine details.  Best known for her eco-friendly 'I'm Not a Plastic Bag' tote {yes, she is eco-conscious!}, this designer carries a multitude of items to fit every personality and every style.  I am officially obsessed with almost every design in her collection.  All items can be ... Read the Post

A beautiful handbag collection from London that deserves a bit more recognition in the states...

MUST HAVES – RETRO INSPIRED FROCKS

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All dresses can be found on modcloth.com. ... Read the Post

When a dress has this much personality, just toss one on and throw your hair into a chignon... fashion perfection.

FABULOUS EVENT – A MALIBU ESTATE WEDDING

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My company {learn all about it here} was hired to coordinate and design an extravagant Malibu estate wedding.  The weather was perfect, the bride couldn't have been more beautiful, and the groom made everyone smile throughout the day.  After the intimate rose covered ceremony {photos of the ceremony are excluded at the request of the bride and groom to preserve the intimate nature of the ... Read the Post

A ceremony at a private Malibu estate followed by a fourteen course dinner at one of the most extraordinary restaurants in Los Angeles.