tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73050442495421899462023-11-16T06:08:40.977-05:00A Lesson of LovelyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305044249542189946.post-15702089170933433772013-06-22T11:09:00.000-04:002013-06-22T11:09:27.530-04:00Summer Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With summer in full bloom and racks full of new trends, I wanted to give you all the ultimate style guide of do's and don'ts. (Trends based in New York City.) Hop on board with a cute cross-body bag - let's make this the trendiest summer yet!</div>
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<a name='more'></a><b>1. Do: Short, floral dresses and rompers. </b>Anything and everything small and cute is a hit this season! Leave it short and sweet.<br />
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<b>Don't: High-low dresses. </b>These were a thing of last summer; high-low dresses just don't fit in with the fun, chill vibe of this summer.<br />
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<b>2. Do: Delicate jewelry. </b>Especially during the evenings, pairing a delicate piece with a solid, pastel-colored top is the best way to show up to a beach outing.<br />
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<b>Don't: 10,000 chunky bracelets up your arm. </b>Remember when this was "in" two summers ago? *cringe*<br />
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<b>3. Do: Floral and bright sunglasses. </b>How cute are the ones in the picture?! A perfect addition to any outfit that needs a pop of color.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't: Large, black shades. </span>Totally classy, but also totally screams spring and winter!</div>
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<b>4. Do: Short boots. </b>Who said cute, short combat boots were just for the fall?<br />
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<b>Don't: Sperry's. </b>As cute as they are, Sperry's are proving to be a miss here in New York City.<br />
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<b>5. Do: Patterned or non-traditional colored jeans. </b>White, floral, mint green - any pair of quirky shorts is a guaranteed hit!<br />
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<b>Don't: The classic blue. </b>They're fine for a trip to the mall, but if you're headed any place else, spruce the outfit up a little!<br />
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<b>6. Do: Bright colored nails with embellishments. </b>Sail away from the safe shore. Sport up a non-traditional French manicure or add a little pizzazz to the typical solid-color!</div>
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<b>Don't: Darks. </b>This one is kind of a no-brainer, but I figured I'd include it because it's the ultimate no-no and better safe than sorry: <i>maroons and blacks are for the fall.</i></div>
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What's your favorite up-and-coming summer trend, and what's a "miss" in your wardrobe this summer?</div>
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I am super excited to announce a new series I'm launching on this blog - "Thurspiration"! Inspired by the beautiful things I stumble upon throughout the week, I'll be sharing these bits and morsels with you all here every Thursday. Today's Thurspiration features a lovely poem I found on <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> and an adorable <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Misadventure-Lang-Leav/dp/0473235501/ref=la_B00D3U3NXU_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370034007&sr=1-1" target="_blank">book</a> of short prose and poetry by one of my favorite writers.</div>
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<b>1. "If You Love A Flower", Osho</b></div>
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Not only is it a super cute piece of poetry, but it also made an impression on me. How many times have we spotted a pair of shoes and gasped, "I <i>love </i>those, I <i>have </i>to buy it!" Or rather, something less shallow than shoes - love, or greed. I'm sure that at least half of you reading this right now are just like me, and "in love" with someone who barely knows you exist, whether that would be a guy, a girl, or a relative suffering from an unforgiving disease. As lovers, we should be able to step back and allow that other person to do what makes them happiest. It may be hard overcoming greed, but I feel that it's an essential step to becoming a better, more forgiving, and happier person. <i>Love is not about possession, love is about appreciation.</i></div>
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<b>2. <u>Love and Misadventure</u>, Lang Leav</b></div>
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I've been following Lang Leav on Tumblr for awhile (you can visit her blog <a href="http://langleav.com/" target="_blank">here</a>) and with every piece of poetry or short prose she posts, I fall in love with her work even more. When I found out she released a collection of a few of her works in print, I immediately had to purchase it. To date, <u>Love and Misadventure</u> is one of my favorite books (and I've read a lot!). Here are two samples of her work (you can view more on her blog if you're interested!):</div>
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I am in no way telling you to purchase her book (<a href="http://langleav.com/lm" target="_blank">although you can support her by doing so</a>), I just wanted to share her lovely writing with you today! I believe that everyone should be exposed to writing they can relate to and know that writing can be amazing, provoke emotions, and touch the heart - it doesn't have to be read in English class to be considered literature! I know that I did <i>not </i>enjoy half the things we read in English class, but I still consider myself a reader, patron of the arts, and writer. Creativity is more than what we're shown and taught in an academic setting.</div>
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I found this tag on Tumblr awhile ago and had it bookmarked for months, but never got around to actually doing it. I decided to give it a shot on this new blog today - I incorporated some fashion things here and there, too, so hopefully you'll gain some more insight into my style! Enjoy - I tag <i>you</i>!</div>
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I really like the MAC polishes, but they don't have many colors and they're not available in drugstores, which makes them harder to get my hands on. Speaking from the few I do own, I absolutely love them; the colors are true to the bottle, the consistency is great, and they don't chip easily!</div>
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Glitter is nice once in awhile when I'm feeling fancy! For a casual day in jeans and a t-shirt, though, I prefer either a solid color or a little glitter at the tips.</div>
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I'd have to go with Essie - I love their pastels!</div>
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I'm super OCD, so whenever my polish starts to chip, I <i>have </i>to remove it. I usually go about 1 or 2 weeks bare between manicures, so I probably change my nail polish around 2 times a month.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none 0px;">5. What’s your favorite color on your nails?</strong><br />
I really like Butter London's Cheeky Chops (a yellow) and OPI's Strawberry Margarita, particularly during the summertime. I think the bright colors are great when paired with a cute, bright bikini for a day at the beach!</div>
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I'm not really a huge fan of black nail polish, but I do like burgundy, crimson, navy, and lighter grey shades in the winter. The sun outside right now is influencing me to say brights, though! I'm head-over-heels in love with bold colors on my nails paired with a delicate ring or necklace.</div>
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Butter London's Cheeky Chops! It's a magnificent yellow.</div>
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For me personally, out. I think matte nails look great on some people, but they're not for me!</div>
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I <i>love </i>french manicures, especially for formal events; it's a classic and you can't go wrong. I don't get them done often, though, because I tend to associate them more with weddings and prom, and stick to my brights for a shopping day.</div>
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During the winter, definitely blues! I love navy, snow white, and crystal blue shades of polish. For the fall, a combination of toned-down reds, oranges, and yellows. In the spring, I especially like pastels (lilac purple and mint green were my obsessions three months ago), and in the summer I love yellows, pinks, and Tiffany blue! My seasonal loves are all inspired mainly by nature.</div>
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My name is Larissa, and I created <i>A Lesson of Lovely </i>as a way to satisfy my craving for all things pretty. Welcome to my niche in the blog-o-sphere!</div>
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I hope to grow <i>Lesson</i> into a blog that will allow me to share not only my personal style, but also my musings, tips, and everything in between! Even though I love shoes, my whole life doesn't revolve around them* - there's also food, photography, interior design, organization, writing, and literature. Expect lots of variety!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*In fact, I'm a student, so if my life would revolve around anything, that would be textbooks and notebooks! (But shoes are in a close second.)</span></div>
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As you can probably tell, this is my very first blog post. If you'd like to support <i>Lesson</i>, please subscribe! I also love meeting new people, so don't hesitate to email me (alessonoflovely@gmail.com) and spark up a conversation. And if you also have a blog - let me know, and I'd love to do a collab post in the future or add you to the still-under-construction sidebar, where I plan on featuring some of my favorite reads.</div>
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In the meantime, sit down, relax, and browse around pretty images over some coffee (Starbucks' Caramel Macchiato is my favorite!) or tea. I hope to get to know some of you over the next few months or years I'll be writing on this blog!</div>
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