Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

ADVICE FROM DAD – “IT’S YOUR LIFE, TOO”

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This morning, I was talking to my father.  Well, more like talking at him.  It wasn’t much of a conversation, as he wasn’t participating.  This was due to the fact that I decided to talk about everything and nothing while he was watching a Chicago crime drama on television.  When his turning up of the volume didn’t stop me from continuing, he hit pause (ah, the wonders of modern television… and ... Read the Post

My dad is wise (don’t tell him I said that). And every girl deserves some solid daddy advice. I’m here to share what my pops has to say with you.

SOFT & FEMININE BLACK

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The sun finally decided to make it's first appearance of Spring.  Sunshine makes me productive... so I decided to get some serious work done (my business, Elysium of Santa Barbara, has been keeping me busy!)... but the first sunshine of Spring also mandates the wearing of a mini-dress...you can keep the look soft and classy by wearing a dress with a loose fit and covering up  with some boots (the ... Read the Post

A black mini-dress and leather boots don't have to be tough... they can also be sweet.

WINTER WRAPPED FIRST DAY OF SPRING

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The first day of Spring is full of flowers in bloom, light showers, dappled sunlight, and baby birds... right? Wrong. Santa Barbara had a rainstorm (flash flood warnings and all) in mind.  Without much of a real excuse all Winter to break out my cozy clothes, I saw this as an opportunity to wear a knit cap and playful cardigan.  Wearing (mildly im-)practical puddle jumping boots, a pinstriped ... Read the Post

Use that chill in the air as an excuse to break out your coziest clothes. Stick to a color palette and layer to look comfy chic.

A LOVE LETTER – TO MY SISTER

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{Not only is my sister an incredible person. She is g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.} Ever wished you had received an old-fashioned love letter? Maybe you're a total head-in-the-clouds romantic... but, get real. We live in the age of the text message and the emoticon (Today's love letter goes a little something like this: "You look hott babe ;)")... Maybe you've been fortunate enough to receive one (he must ... Read the Post

Write a love letter. To a woman you love (men don't really appreciate them anyway). A sister, mother, best friend... let them know why you think they are so fabulous.

RECIPE TO TRY – CHILI, JALAPENO CHEDDAR CORNBREAD MUFFINS, & HONEY WHIPPED BUTTER

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In a word (or two... okay, three): ultimate comfort food. There is nothing I love more than comfort food.  My daddy is a Texan... so it's in my blood that the ultimate comfort food is chili and cornbread.  I whipped up the whole meal in literally 10 minutes (leave it to simmer for at least an hour and a half, though... chili is all about the simmer).  I used a ridiculously simple recipe (find it ... Read the Post

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach... right? Who cares. This tastes amazing. So cook some up. For your man. For yourself. For anyone who needs some good comfort food.

BLACK PASTEL

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The most fabulous part of hitting mid-week? Mid-week Happy Hour with the girls.  For an occasion that's not quite an afternoon affair... and may or may not trickle into the evening... it's best to keep the look light and soft... but with a bit of edge.  The chiffon, pastel print, and baby doll cut of the dress are balanced with the black vest and black patent leather shoes... both all tied up with ... Read the Post

Pastels aren't just for Easter... Add a splash of black and you can wear them anytime.