What I Want: Cool Cosmetic Case

Getting up in the morning at 5:50 am to work out can be rough sometimes. Surprisingly, I've done a pretty good job of getting up at least three mornings a week, if not four. Sometimes, though, a girl just needs to lay in bed for a little bit longer!

After my work out I'm usually feeling that euphoric work out high. That is, until I walk back into the ugly locker room. Locker rooms aren't known for style, that's for sure.  To bring a little style to my morning gym time, a new cosmetics case might be just what I need!

Cox & Cox (ok, so this is actually a pencil case. But I'd use it for my make up!)

 (Image from Cox & Cox, found via Decor8)

Etsy

 (Lucy Blaire Creations) 

(MPsen) 

(Majkatree)

Now, if I were really fancy and wanted to spend $80 or more on a cosmetic case I might get one of these!

Felix Ray

Kate Spade

Tory Burch

(Last three images via Bloomingdales)

Marc Jacobs 

(Image via Zappos)

Weedrobes

(Images via Boooooom)

 

These design by Nicole Dextras remind me of a Project Runway episode but so much better. I especially love the top image.

This Week's Gilt

All of these e-mails from the Gilt Groupe makes it hard for a girl to have restraint. 60% off a super sweet bag or some great dress? Sorry, I gotta pass it up. Save, save, save. So instead, this is my virtual window shopping.

Here's what I'm lusting after from the latest Gilt Groupe sale:

Tucker

Geren Ford

Alice + Olivia

Alexander McQueen

And for the home

Modern-Twist

(Images via Gilt Groupe)

California Cool

I'm loving this outdoor area recently featured in Veranda. It makes me want to move to California so I can enjoy something like this every day. It has a very casual and cool feeling.

All that needs to be added is good food, good wine, and good friends and you've got yourself the perfect little party.

Sleepy Head

Oh man, I've been humming, whistling and singing (yikes!) Passion Pit non-stop since Saturday night. Such a great show. Oh, and such a great DANCE PARTY both during the show and after in my friends living room. Too bad the fun had to end...until next time, PP.

 (Image via avclub.com/milwaukee....who clearly disliked the show!)

Araks

Sweet looks from Araks

(Images via style.com)

Twinkling Toes

Today was the first day my toes have seen sunshine in a very long time. Yeah! I haven't bought polish since, ummm, 2007. I think it's time I try something new, don't you?

The best part about picking out a new color? The name!

Romeo & Juliet - the colors show up soooo much better on the OPI site, by the way!

Ate Berries in the Canaries

20 Candles on My Cake.

MonSooner or Later

Yoga-ta Get this Blue. Ok, I don't think I would ever wear this color. I just think the name is hilarious.

NARS Schiap. Ok, so the name isn't that exciting. But it's probably my favorite color out of all of these!

(Image via InStyle.com)