shark attack

How cool is this shark tooth necklace? I'm equally terrified and fascinated by sharks. I spend all Shark Week watching in-between my fingers. So this morning I was searching the web and came across this picture!!! Ahhhhh. Seriously my worst fear ever. Shark tanks. Should. Never. Collapse. Thankfully the sharks are ok and no one was harmed, but I think I'll keep appreciating these bad boys from afar.

(Photo from shopbop)

couch potato workout

When I set out to write a mid week fitness post I had something different in mind but while this certainly isn't a replacement for exercising off the couch...it's actually a really good idea. This reminds me of something me and my college roomies would do while we watched stupid reality tv. If I'm going to watch the bachelorette (my guilty pleasure) I might as well get something good out of it. 15 reps of each on every commercial break isn't too much to ask and it keeps you from snacking. I think it's worth a try. :)

my birthday in pictures

Today was my 23rd birthday!! Unfortunately I was at work for over 9 hours of it  but I still managed to have a fantastic day. A coworker bought me a red velvet cupcake from Sprinkles  and my parents sent me the most beautiful bouquet of white roses and lavender. My boyfriend and I went to Vincenti Ristorante for dinner and it was, as always, amazing. If you live in LA and haven't tried this place I highly recommend it. Above is a collage of the little things that made the day special. 

PS- I also got to celebrate my birthday with my mom and sister in vegas last week, so if you were feeling sorry for me having to work...don't. (pictures soon to come) :)

ASPCA PLEDGE

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is leading a campaign against puppy mills by stoping their main source of income, puppy stores. I recently had to pleasure of interviewing Cori Menkin, the senior director of the campaign, and I want to share with you some things I learned:


1. Almost every single dog at a puppy store (or pet store) that you see for sale comes from a puppy mill. (Even those expensive toy dogs they sell for big bucks)
2. Almost every single dog for sale ONLINE, even if the site says they are from a rescue, is probably from a puppy mill. They rope animal lovers in all the time with "rescue scams".
3. If you buy a dog online without seeing it first there is a good chance you will be given a different dog than you ordered!!
4. The USDA and AKC (american kennel club) do nothing to prevent puppy mills from existing. In fact, the AKC profits millions of dollars each year from registering dogs from "large scale breeders" aka puppy mills. (I'm researching for an article on this so more to come later). 
5.Buying ANYTHING (even a squeaky toy) from a puppy store or pet store that sells puppies you are supporting puppy mills. 
Wondering what you can do to help? TAKE THE PLEDGE not to shop at these places and pass the info on to your friends. If you want a dog, adopt from a local shelter or small local breeder that will let you go pick the dogs in person. Click the badge below to take the pledge!

To read the full article I wrote after my interview with Ms. Menkin CLICK HERE  :)

(photo from here)

SUNDAY LINK LOVE

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! From now on I promise I'm going to have Sunday links up before you roll out of bed. Today was a little hectic because I was packing for a short vaycay girls vegas trip with my mom and sister :) Which is where I am now. Hurrayyyyyy. Enjoy!!


40 photographs  well worth looking at.


Cute neon sandals


12 dozen places educate yourself for free (for your inner nerd)


This would look good on summer toes :)


9 foods to eat for great skin 


More excuses  to buy vodka 


I live 3 blocks from this restaurant, and havn't been. This weekend maybe

Good question!

Happy this chimp is finally free

60 years of royal style

New places to shop...yesss please. 

(photo from here)

PEACHY PASTEL JEANS

I saw a woman in these distressed peach skinny jeans from rag & bone today and they were incredibly flattering on. I found them online here and I'm putting them on my wish list. I've yet to embrace this season's pastel trend and I think these are a good way to ease into it. If you like these but don't want to make a big investment money wise, here are a similar pair that are easier on the wallet. 

(photos from NET-A-PORTER)

FUNNY FACE

"I love your funny face. Your sunny, funny face. Though you're a cutie with more than beauty. You've got a lot of personality for me. 

You fill the world with smiles. For miles and miles and miles. Though you're no Mona Lisa, for world's I'de not replace. You're sunny, funny face. " 

-Fred Astaire