Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

FABULOUS LOCATION – LAS VEGAS

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I am still reliving each and every moment of the Surprise!-We're-Going-to-Las Vegas-for-Your-Birthday trip that my sister and closest friends had meticulously planned.  They all knew how much I love Vegas {it's no secret... check out my Girl's Guide to Vegas}... but I had no idea how incredible Vegas could be {and, trust me, I thought I knew}.  It was perfect.  A decorated suite at the Venetian. ... Read the Post

A surprise birthday getaway to Las Vegas knocks my socks off... It was a girls' trip for the record books.

CURRENT OBSESSION – SUGAR PAPER {LOS ANGELES}

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I was browsing shops online looking for unique items to complete my office {hopefully it will be completed... and I can show it off a bit to all of you... within a month} and I stumbled upon Sugar Paper.  Everything about this company resonated with me... and I adore their design aesthetic.  With their focus on typography, an exceptionally keen eye for design, and all things that scream, "Well, ... Read the Post

I dare you to try and not fall in love with this paperie... gold foil, thick card stock, hand-drawn typography... see? You're in love.

VISUAL INSPIRATION

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{all images and their original source can be found on my Tumblr} ... Read the Post

Inspiration is vital. Here are some photographs that currently inspire me {all found on my Tumblr}… a picture is worth a thousand words.

LUST LIST – THINGS TO WANT DESPERATELY

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1. Kate Spade Rock the Casbah Terry $248, 2. NARS Foreplay Cheek Palette $49, 3. Sperry Top-Sider 'Bluefish' Boat Shoe $85, 4. Margot Tenenbaum Print from acageybee $18, 5. The Gospel According to Chanel $20, 6. She's Eclectic Dress $55, 7. Dooney & Bourke Quilted Spicy Satchel $188, 8. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture - 13: Le Orange $32 ... Read the Post

Things that I deem worthy of desperate longing at this moment...

LOOK OF THE WEEK – RAIDING GRANDPAS CLOSET

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1. T by Alexander Wang Ribbed Cotton Tank $105 2. Camille Drape Flare Vest Top $98 3. Allsaints Spitalfields Stam Tank $30 4. Dockers Striped Suspenders $20 5. Dockers Pinstripe Suspenders $20 6. Dockers Pinstripe Suspenders $20 7. Chloe Sally Leather Clutch $1295 8. Latico Scarlet Framed Clutch $109 9. Alexander McQueen "Punk Baroc" Red Leather Skull Box Clutch $1545 10. Ports 1961 Wide-leg ... Read the Post

Take a cue from those who are older and wiser... like your grandpa. Raise your fashion I.Q. with a few throwback menswear pieces like wide-leg trousers and striped suspenders. Balance the look with an ultra-femme red lip and pointed pump.

CURRENT OBSESSION – C&C CALIFORNIA

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1. C&C California Button Front Plaid Shirt $118, 2. Paisley Asymmetric Tank Top $64, 3. Long-Sleeved Plaid Shirt $118, 4. Short-Sleeved Printed Dress $128, 5. Chevron Dress $98, 6. Animal Print Split-Sleeve Dress $84, 7. Plaid Button-Down Shirt $118, 8. Printed Racerback Cotton Tank Top $58, 9. Three-Quarter Sleeve Henley Shirt $118, 10. Sweater Dress $165, 11. Cotton Tank Dress $98, 12. ... Read the Post

C&C California captures the 1970's California vibe perfectly. I love the effortless style, laid-back fit and hippie-esque influence.