Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

May 20th, 2011

{A sparkly brooch makes an old scarf feel new again}

Last night we saw “Beauty Culture,” a photo exhibit at The Annenberg Space, that explores how feminine beauty is defined in modern culture. And the photographs were stunning – from the portraits of Giselle and Cindy, to the breast cancer survivor who confidently posed in the nude. It’s a nice reminder that while trivial things like nail polishes and fancy shoes are fun, there are bigger things that can truly shift your focus. And that, to me, is beautiful.

{Pretty polishes that even have fun, ice cube-like bottles}

{My first ever house plant. It’s survived five days thus far.}

{Striped tape makes everything prettier – even a boring grocery list}

{Belated birthday Balenciagas I bought for myself on sale}

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  • http://ieatyogurtforbreakfast.blogspot.com/ joanna
  • http://runways-and-manicures.blogspot.com/ runaways and manicures
  • Monica

    oh my .. those shoes are amazing
    http://mywonderfulworldof.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.hellothula.etsy.com Thula jewelry

    I LOVE the house plant..

    http://www.hellothula.etsy.com

  • http://cherrypullinger.blogspot.com Cherry

    I love the Estee Lauder nail polish bottles, so pretty!

  • Sophie

    Even your shopping list is beautiful.
    Love those shoes!!

  • http://moniantinori.blogspot.com/ Monia

    I love the brooch! Good luck with your cute plant ,0)

    http://moniantinori.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.myhalalkitchen.com yvonne

    Hi there, such a cute blog!
    Where do you get the striped tape? I love that.

  • Heartcoco

    The balenciaga shoes are so fresh, great choice

  • http://www.contagiouscreationsjewelry.com Danielle

    I love those shoes. I love the soft tones, and color blocking, but in a neutral way.

  • http://fantasticalfashion.blogspot.com/ Bryony

    Even your grocery lists look beautiful? How do you do it Emily?! Haha

    Much Love,
    Where Fashion Meets Fantasy x

  • Fortheloveoffashion

    Such gorgeous pleasures :) The tape, the brooch and the shoes of course! :)
    XX
    http://fortheloveoffashionandotherthings.blogspot.com

  • http://www.sloanphotographers.info angie

    love stripey tape and love those shoes!

  • http://www.theoneinpink.com Sarah Smith

    Did you get that succulent at the Melrose Trading Post??? I bought one there too, a few months ago, and mine is still alive! Make sure it gets plenty of sunlight… if not, the ‘leaves’ start to fall off.

  • http://www.thechambraycountess.blogspot.com TheChambrayCountess

    No way. I just bought that succulent cacti and am planning on a square, dark planter. They will survive anything, FYI, so don’t fuss over it, it is the perfect plant ever ;)
    Have a great weekend!

  • http://www.sophieanthony.blogspot.com Sophie

    Wow, i adore the balenciagas! So jealous of you, great birthday present choice. Love your blog :) xxx

    sophieanthony.blogspot.com

  • M.Molgaard

    Gooorgeous Balenciagas!!! I’m crazy over the heels. Sick.

    http://www.morelikegisele.wordpress.com

  • http://glamorousandchic.blogspot.com Meisha Moo

    Emily,
    Thanks for always reminding me to marvel in the little things. They will make you smile…
    Love the shoes!

  • http://simplychic08.blogspot.com/ simplychic

    i always look forward to these posts :) i absolutely adore those heels!

  • http://liyingblabbers.blogspot.com LiYing

    that house plant will last forever – it is one of the most resilient “flowers” I have ever come across – but I suppose you would relegate it into the cacti category in some ways :)

  • http://masvinosivousplease.wordpress.com/ masvinosivousplease

    There’s no greater way to warm up a home than with plants!

  • http://welovefur.blogspot.com/2011/04/awesomeadorableamazingso-sweetso.html welovefur

    ♡I love it so much!!!!!!!
    from your follower! ♡
    http://www.welovefur.blogspot.com
    http://littlesable.tumblr.com/
    With love Little Sable

  • http://191orchard.blogspot.com J and N

    Love those balenciaga shoes

  • http://nothinlasts.blogspot.com/ Nothing Lasts Forever

    I have the same Molton Brown soap, it smells so good ! Love your blog by the way !

  • http://www.sweetiekisspie.blogspot.com Sera

    I love fun, colorful, patterned tape!

  • J and N
  • http://iamtheheiress.blogspot.com Jen

    I think it’s great you’re trying to keep a houseplant. I was once given an African violet from my grandmother, but couldn’t manage to keep it up. Good luck!

  • http://mydesignchic.com designchic

    Now that’s my kind of birthday…a ” to me, from me” present!! Great choice ~

  • Júlia

    Hey Emily! I love your blog. You have a lot of fans in Brasil! Keep up the good work girl!

  • http://foxwhiskers.blogspot.com/ chloe.eloise

    Loving your five things, especially the shoes. Amazing!

    Fox Whiskers

  • http://mandykoster.blogspot.com Mandy

    Love this post! The exhibition sounds so great and your shoes are amazing!
    And..had to laugh out loud when I saw your plant. I have exactly the same plant, it literarily survived his fellow house plants this weekend! These plants rock! :-)
    X MENNEPEN

  • http://beagleandbear.blogspot.com Kelly

    Good luck with your house plant! Love your handwriting, it looks like a font!

  • http://lindisa.tumblr.com/ Lindsay

    I love the house plant. Where did you get it? I am always looking for a good succulent.

  • http://beforethebabywakes.com Alexandria

    coveting those heels.

  • http://www.jessicajanuary.com january

    love that striped tape!
    january, x
    jessicajanuary.com

  • http://www.jettingtothewedding.com candace

    Holy beautiful Balenciagas!!

    http://www.jettingtothewedding.com/blog

  • http://www.shopdropnroll.ca Ashley

    Well, the Balenciagas are TDF (to-die-for!!!) I’m just sayin’… :)

    Shop, Drop n’ Roll
    http://www.shopdropnroll.ca

  • Anne

    Beautiful shoes but bad definition of beauty. Maybe certain things disturb us to the point where we say the wrong things. And this to me is beautiful. The ability to still be shocked by something so real and scary. And to look.

  • http://thebeautyfashionandhealthblog.blogspot.com/ irum m

    love this list! great items!

    xoxo,
    Miss Nine West

  • http://aperfectprism.blogspot.com/ Julia

    PERFECTION!! As always! xx

  • lucy

    I love dressing up old scarves! I really love that brooch, looks vintage!