Cupcakes and Cashmere

When The Going Gets Tough

July 29th, 2010

{D.L. & Co. Skull Stationery – purchased through Gilt Groupe}

It goes without saying that certain weeks are just tough.   Take yesterday, when I crawled into bed for a midday nap, and woke minutes later to find water spewing out of the bathroom sink creating a massive waterfall onto the carpet.  Or when I was dashing out of the apartment on Tuesday afternoon and got my foot stuck under the door, ripping apart my brand new leather sandal.  As an extra bonus, I managed to back my car right up into the wall of my garage last night as I was making the same exit I do everyday (both me and the car are fine).  For weeks like these, I think it’s entirely justified to spoil myself with little gifts that make me feel infinitely better.   Here are a few of my latest purchases.

{Gingham cupcake holders from BakeItPretty}

{The best concealer I’ve ever tried, with two complementary shades}

{Teeny pave diamond rings from XIV Karats (pictured here)}

{Deep burgundy-colored vintage sunglasses}

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  • http://www.inspiredshares.com Inspired Shares

    I love those diamond rings…hmmm ..I think I may have to send my husband an email:)

    p.s. Having a Giveaway today if you’d like to stop over!

    Julie xo

  • http://brebeauty.com Bre

    Little splurges definitely make trying weeks much, much better! I hope you have a shoe guy for your new ripped sandal! Excellent picks as per usual. I love Laura Mercier’s Secret Camouflage, it’s one of my faves and I always have it in my kit for clients, you can custom blend your perfect shade that matches you seamlessly. Try it with eye cream to thin it out, as it can look crepey for under the eye concealing without it. :)

    brebeauty.com

  • http://theflipsideofoz.blogspot.com/ Gracie

    awww… sorry about the rough week. hang in there – it’ll get better :)

  • http://stylishclindoeil.com/wordpress/ Jennifer – Stylish Clin d’Oeil

    I mean how you feel: some days, it would be better for us to stay in bed, and just to rest

  • http://grownupladyme.blogspot.com Carly

    I couldn’t agree more with the sentiment and the cheer-me-up choices. :)

  • http://olgreeneyes.blogspot.com emma

    Sorry to hear you’re having a bad week! you’re in good company! It’s nice to treat yourself to little things to make you smile on those off weeks

    -Emma

  • http://www.enviousdesire.com costume jewellery

    Sounds like you’ve had one of those weeks! Sure the good times will be back soon so hang in there.

  • http://christinaphillis.blogspot.com Christina

    Shopping is always the answer!

  • http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/ Anna Jane

    eek – sounds like quite a week! sounds like you needed those purchases and what great choices you made. love those sunglasses!

    xx
    http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/

  • http://glambitionworld.blogspot.com Jessica Louvain

    I love those rings are so classic and amazing!

  • http://browniesprinkles.blogspot.com browniesprinkles

    At least you know that your bad karma is done for the week. It can only get better!!
    Fabulous purchases as well. I swear by Laura Mercier’s concealer and tinted moisturizer!

  • http://twolovies.wordpress.com kim

    eek — sorry about your week! but you’re right, retail therapy is the best medicine for a crappy week.

    love those rings, is there a link to buy them online?

  • http://ellesees.blogspot.com elle sees

    I know how ya feel. I had a rough year last year! It was all I could do to not throw in the towel. Luckily now things are getting better!

  • http://allthingseanda.blogspot.com e + a

    Amazing purchases!!! I love them all!!! super cute!!!

    XOXO,
    a

  • http://tiersofjoyblog.blogspot.com Katie Lynn

    I use Laura Mercier’s wonderful concealer duo, as well — As you said, the best concealer I’ve ever used! Glad you’re feeling better. :)

  • http://esdelope.wordpress.com Becca

    I think a lady’s gotta do what a lady’s gotta do to make herself feel better. The rings are beautiful, and stationary is simply darling – makes me want to bring back the letter.

    I hope tomorrow is infinitely better for you – what goes down, must eventually come back up!

    Becca

  • http://www.danishaz.blogspot.com danisha

    shopping helps everytime! love the rings

  • http://www.beckschiclife.blogspot.com Beck’s Chic Life

    Why is it that shopping just makes you feel better? No matter what! Nice purchases!

  • http://fromdenimtodessert.blogspot.com/ Chas

    Shopping is a great pick me up for sure. I love the cupcake holders!

    http://fromdenimtodessert.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.inspiredshannon.com Shannon

    YOU got that stationary! I tried logging onto Gilt, but it was sold out by the time I saw. It’s so cool!

  • http://delightfulbitefuls.blogspot.com/ Mary

    Retail therapy is the best cure! Here’s to hoping your week gets better!
    PS – I’m obsessed with Gilt ;)

    Mary xo
    Delightful Bitefuls

  • http://cheekyandsweet.blogspot.com Meighan

    Ahh, I know the feeling! Enjoy your gifts & here’s to better luck next week!!

  • http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com Vivian

    Sounds like a rough week. Go ahead and spoil yourself! Love the rings!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

  • http://www.pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com Patricia

    I like the cupcake covers, and the sunglasses!

    those kinds of days are only fixed by cute and pretty things!

    http://www.pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com

  • http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com a Sequin Dress at Breakfast

    if a few purchases make you feel better, i always think it’s worth it! a little retail therapy never hurt anyone!

    http://asequindressatbreakfast.wordpress.com

  • http://styleandcharm.blogspot.com/ Nikki

    I love all your pick me up gifts!
    Those diamond bands are beautiful.

    xx
    Nikki

  • http://www.fabbrunette.com Margarita

    That stationery is gorgeous, I would write many a love letter on those while eating cupcakes with my shades on because the glare of my rings. Gorgeous items!

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  • http://foodiebia.blogspot.com Foodiebia

    I backed my car into the wall of the garage two weeks ago! A definite “doh!” moment!

  • http://cinzee.wordpress.com/ Cindy

    Hope you’re feeling better now:) Btw, i love the skull stationary!

  • Ira

    Aw Emily I am sorry to hear that! I am sure your beautiful little purchases put a smile on your face! I had a very rough month as well, not by my fault at all. I’d say everything in life happens for a reason!
    I hope you feel much better!Hugs from New York! :)

  • http://coutureandcrayons.blogspot.com/ Janice (Couture and Crayons)

    Love the pave bands. I can always count on XIV Karats for nice dainty pieces. I am a collector of their micro pave bangles. Hope your week gets better. =)

    Janice (Couture and Crayons)

  • http://www.thechirpyladybird.blogspot.com tash

    I have those rings! I’ve been collecting them and have a few in rose gold and a few in white gold. They’re my absolutely favorite!
    xo tash
    http://www.thechirpyladybird.blogspot.com

  • http://glamlatte.blogspot.com Jamie

    I completely understand how you feel. I have days like that more often than I care to admit. I wish my bank account would let me spoil myself a little more.. those rings are gorgeous!

    http://www.glamlatte.com

  • http://www.hellopretty.net Hello Pretty

    I can totally relate! I hope things turn around quickly! xo- karrie
    http://www.hellopretty.net

  • http://www.fashionsnag.com Fashion Snag

    It is definitely okay to spoil yourself. I hope your week gets better!

    http://www.FashionSnag.com

  • http://howcouldyounott.blogspot.com The Boob Nazi

    Accessories and make up are a somewhat cheaper way to reward yourself for a bad week. I see nothing wrong with this.

  • Allison

    love, love, love, the rings. what concealer was the laura mercier? te secret camoflauge???
    xoxo -A

  • http://www.modhumanvintage.com Mod Human

    Love the diamond rings and Skull Head note cards
    http://www.modhumanvintage.com

  • http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/ Miranda

    I’ve had a bad week too :(
    I bought nail polish last night to make myself feel better.
    http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/

  • http://eatreadrant-nadette.blogspot.com/ Nadette @ Eat, Read, Rant!

    cupcakes and jewelry=instant mood lifter. I think the ripping of a brand new sandal would’ve made me cry and run straight to my shoe guy.

  • http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/ Alexandra

    It`s those little things that somehow always cheer you up so much…hope you`re feeling better and your luck has returned!

    http://tovogueorbust.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.stylethroughhereyes.com Jen

    Wow, I’m so sorry about all the stuff that has happened to you. At least you got some new and lovely things!

    I have been wanting that concealer ever since I watched a concealer tutorial by Kandee Johnson! So jealous!

    Your new shades are lovely!

    http://www.stylethroughhereyes.com

  • http://www.redvinesforbreakfast.blogspot.com Valerie

    I’m sorry to hear about your tough week! I agree, anything from XIV Karats is an instant mood lifter. Your rings are beautiful. Hope your week improves soon! At least it’s almost friday.

  • Dawn

    oh, I’m sorry about your week, but you did good treating yourself! I’m having a bad day, does that qualify for hitting the stores tomorrow? Hope your Friday and your weekend will be better!

  • http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)

    Ugh. I hate those weekends! At least it’s almost over, right?

  • http://www.kastles.tumblr.com Kassandra

    Hey I understand what you mean. Yesterday I was driving and all of a sudden something hit my passenger window and it shattered. 250$ later, I think why me?
    I love the cupcake holders you got, they are so cute! I just made some mango coconut cupcakes last night, yummy!
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

  • http://peaceloveandsweettea.blogspot.com Rhiannon

    I’m sorry you’ve had such a horrible week. I always hate it when weeks go like that. Hopefully, things will start to look up! Bake some cupcakes in your new cups! Cupcakes always make me feel better!

  • http://archivechicago.blogspot.com/ lisa

    !!!!!! those rings are to DIE for !!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.myrepublicoffashion.blogspot.com My Republic of Fashion

    Gorgeous purchases. Well deserved!SarahD:)