WEEKEND OFF DUTY

February 19, 2014
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Weekend happenings//

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+ Glittering and gluing my CdG Play valentines. Hope Rei doesn’t mind.

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+ Valentine’s Day is special with my family as it’s also my mom’s birthday. I took the day off work to celebrate her and planned a day that included a fresh-baked scone and mimosa breakfast, Drybar appoinments, and a stop at Lemonade.

photo2+ Mom’s sparkler-adorned birthday cake.

+ Family dinner at Pizzeria Mozza.

Other notes//

+ Killspencer finally launched some women’s goods.

+ If you purchase Pantones as frequently as I do, you’re definitely not stoked on the price hike. Hurry up and submit your order to Hyatt’s while they’re still offering the old prices for a short time.

+ I am still super bummed out about Shaun White.

[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez]

WITHOUT WALLS

February 13, 2014
MENS[fashion], WOMENS[fashion]
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Urban Outfitter‘s is officially jumping into the active sector, which seemed a long time coming as they’ve evolved into a full lifestyle company. Meet Without Walls, a mix of UO product and curated outside brands to cater to the outdoor-urban customer who has a serious case of wanderlust.

Here’s what UO says in their own words:

“Without Walls is performance clothing and gear for fitness, surf, trail, and cycle, so you can keep moving without looking like everyone else. We don’t chase adventures, we create them. We are @gowithoutwalls #WithoutWalls. #GetMovingHaveFun #MoreToExplore”

I’m super curious to see how fitness customers react to the range and turning to UO for athletic options. Looking forward to checking it out in person next week.

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[Photos: @GoWithoutWalls]

WEEKEND OFF DUTY

February 11, 2014
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Weekend happenings//

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+ Celebrating the marriage of one of my oldest friends. It took place in the wine cellars of JUSTIN Winery, which was a neat set-up. Processed with VSCOcam with b1 preset

+ Wrapping the weekend up with a family birthday dinner. Nothing Bundt Cakes always hits the spot.

Other notes//

+ This Lana Del Rey cover for Maleficent is just so good.

+ Hope everyone’s enjoying the Olympics! Men’s Halfpipe is happening live this morning, so, by the time most have read this, I’ll be on cloud nine because Shaun White 3-peated or super bummed out.

Happy Olympics viewing and Valentine’s Day this week!

[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez]

WEEKEND OFF DUTY

January 28, 2014
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Weekend happenings//

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+ My friend and I made it up to the mountains for a day of snowboarding on the slickest runs I’ve seen in my life. We managed to get off the chair lifts without looking like fools, which deemed it a good day. While the rest of the country is being pummeled with deep chills, CA is the opposite and in a dangerous state of warmth and drought.
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+ Our league fantasy trophy has been returned to the Commissioner! If you’re curious what the trophy looks like, you can glance it here.

Other notes//

+ Happy Super Bowl Week! If you need some last minute table top decor, this easy penalty flag DIY will do the trick.

[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez]

WEEKEND OFF DUTY

January 21, 2014
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Weekend happenings//

DVF+ On Saturday afternoon, I explored the Journey of a Dress exhibition at LACMA, which celebrates Diane von Furstenberg’s 40 year career in fashion. As expected, the dresses are so lovely in person. How good are these prints that covered the floors and walls? I firmly think Diane should launch a wallpaper line; I’d buy it.

Other notes//

+ Speaking of color, how lovely is this insight into J. Crew’s color library. [via HonestlyWTF]

+ Adding these beeswax candles to my wish list from Great Bear Wax Co.

+ Mean Girls-inspired jewelry. Enough said.

[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez]

FUN FRIDAY// WHISTLE WHILE YOU RUN

January 17, 2014
SPORTS[gear], WOMENS[fashion], [FUN FRIDAY]
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I’ve always wanted to do a RunDisney race, but they’re usually sold out about the time I remember to go check dates. A few years ago I watched my friend run her first half at Disneyland, and the combination of the host venue and festively dressed participants created a great atmosphere. In honor  of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland today thru Sunday, here’s a few inspired looks from iGlowRunning.

WEEKEND OFF DUTY

January 15, 2014
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Processed with VSCOcam with g3 preset+ Two weeks too late, but happy 2014! Instead of sharing photos of the to-do’s and happenings of the holidays recently, I’d rather just say it was all well and quite pleasant. There was our annual tamale day, sugar plum making*, celebrating NYE at Disneyland, lots of football watching, and a gratuitous intake of hot chocolate.

Other notes//

+ A fun way to see numbers and put them into perspective.

+ Another reason Justin Tucker is pretty rad…besides bringing my team to victory for Fantasy this year!

+ The Vans Custom Culture contest for high schoolers is in full swing. Check it out, or, better yet, enter if you’re eligible.

* Sugar plum recipe.

[photo via Instagram @stephaniesuarez]

CFDA X SPORTS 2.0

January 7, 2014
SPORTS[events], SPORTS[gear]
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Last time the CFDA paired up with the sporting world, we got this collaboration. Now Super Bowl XLVIII is the latest designer challenge with 48 helmets re-interpreted through fashionable eyes. Some designers on the list include Billy Reid, Blake Mykoskie for Toms, Cynthia Rowley, Dannijo, Public School, Rag & Bone, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan for Donna Karan and DKNY, John Varvatos, Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier,  Narciso Rodriguez, Nicole Miller, Olivier Theyskens, and Pamela Love.

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I’m surprised by the lack of color so far. Couldn’t Narciso’s be easily added to an Oregon uniform? Bloomingdales will be showcasing all helmets starting next week as they go onto auction from 1/15-2/4. 100% of all proceeds will go to the NFL Foundation.

Get your bids ready.

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