Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

Current Obsession: Cupcakes

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I have died and gone to cupcake heaven. Cupcakes in a tiny cupcake box heaven. Did I mention that the box is tied with a hot pink bow? And adorned with a little crystal? And the cupcake is moist and chocolatey with marshmallow frosting and sweetened hot pink coconut? Now that is something worth obsessing over.  Oh, if you're wondering... I ate every last bite. And licked the wrapper. ... Read the Post

Not like this obsession of mine is new... it's common knowledge that I love baking (and eating) these tiny creations. However, I finally found a company that gives cupcakes the treatment they deserve.

How To: Make Your Own Vintage Headband

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I was obsessed with a certain Grecian headband (found here)... I was looking at one of my jewelry boxes and it was brimming with my late grandmother's brooches.  I thought to myself... "Why not make your own one-of-a-kind headband?"  So I did.  I grabbed some thick satin ivory ribbon and then fastened the brooches to the ribbon.  I tied the whole think in my hair and was (very!) pleased with the ... Read the Post

Vintage. One-of-a-kind. Affordable? Yes.

Current Obsession: Bottega Louie

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After one of the best nights... ever (1. Went on a double date with my man and my sister and her boyfriend, 2. Sat in the front row at the Kings' game, 3. Stayed at the Standard in Downtown LA, and 4. Drank chardonnay spritzers at the Rooftop Bar at the Standard and fell in love with the city lights), I woke up the next morning utterly starving.  I wandered down the street and, by a stroke of luck ... Read the Post

A little piece of New York style (and taste) is the perfect ending to my trip to Los Angeles.

Hey, A Girl Can Dream…

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I may not be able to afford an entire living room from one of my interior design obsessions... Jayson Home & Garden (yet)... but that won't stop me from trying.  I mixed and matched a few pieces to put together a compilation of my ideal living room.  Feminine enough, yet rustic.  Refined, yet comfortable.  Chic, yet timeless.  And just enough quirky elements to give the room some character. ... Read the Post

If funds were endless... My living room would look a little something like this.

Products I Swear By: To Style My Hair

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1. Garnier Fructis Style XXL Volume Mousse Amazing.  Smells great.  Gives lift, but it's not sticky.  I work it into damp hair before blowdrying. 2.  Got 2b Guardian Angel Gloss Finish Blow Out Lotion Protects against the high heat of my hair dryer. 3. Conair Lightweight Ionic Ceramic Dryer Inexpensive and gets the job done.  Nothing dries my hair faster. 4. Babyliss Pro Flat Iron with Pink ... Read the Post

I cannot live without these hairstyling essentials.

To Fedora or Not to Fedora?

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I love trends just as much as the next girl... and fedoras were huge last year.  I don't care one bit if they are slightly out of fashion... I'm obsessed.  Menswear made sexy is one of my favorite statements and I thought it was perfect for a day of work related meetings all over Santa Barbara. ... Read the Post

The Fedora... another version of menswear that is perfect for an edgy, yet surprisingly feminine, touch.