I've got the bug, the JUNE bug that is - we're on the heels of summer and the flora + fauna are wafting with abundance. Along with summer's balminess comes summer's bugginess - and these buggy baubles are the epitome of buggy lovliness! So instead of going boho, try going BUGho - some buzz worthy baubles might do you some good, ya know!
Oscar de la Renta Bug Earrings / Floral Bug Necklace / Kate Spade Winged Bug Bracelet
Y'all remember when I jaunted off to NYC for a few days last month? Well, I'm here to dish all about that trip + then some! I was lucky enough to partner up with Zynga... (you know, Words With Friends / FarmVille / Draw Something... ) to create a 'How to Host a fabulous game night' extravaganza! Lucky for me I love a good game night - what fun it was turning this digital platform into something totally dynamite!
There truly are no bounds when it comes to hosting a game night - that said, there are just a few things to keep in mind when doing it right. My first tip is rather simple: "EAT, DRINK, PLAY!" - this rule is cardinal for a successful gaming soiree! When it comes to parties, you typically encourage your guests to mix + mingle - however with gaming you want them glued to their seat, plain and simple! This is an easy thing to do by keeping plenty of bites + bevvies at the ready - it's a simple trick of the trade and it'll keep your night smooth, spirited + steady!
Want to wow your pals at your next backyard BBQ? Throw up a white sheet + project your iPad's Draw Something 2 game to create a fun + interactive milieux! After you've licked your fingers + polished off a margarita or five - wouldn't it be a blast to inject a little digital surprise?! When you bust out the iPad projected game, your friends won't know what to do!! They'll be so gosh darned impressed with you!!
Anyone can throw out a few iPads, board games + beers - but it takes a savvy hostess to set something up worthy of giggles + cheers! You needn't break the bank or hire a local party planner - all it takes is a little creativity, humor and a pinch of glamour! Whether you overly spike the punch or playfully pin your player friends against one other - going the extra mile is sure to make the night a stunner! Establish a theme based off your game of choice - and then provide the necessary accoutrements to help butter up your creative voice! What you'll end up with is an explosion of game night fun - and a fabulous memory held dear by everyone!!
What is it about desheveled hair that's just so alluring?! Perhaps its that it exudes a personality that's every bit enduring. While my MRS mane is amidst a wild transition - I'm constantly seeking new ways to style it while keeping it in peak condition. I'm a huge fan of bed hair, which is basically cousins with beach hair - a seemingly simple yet fabby style in which to wear. Just follow the below directions for fantastically frazled locks - what you'll find in no time flat, is that this style really rocks!
There's nothing quite like a girlfriend getaway - they are quite the commodity as they're so seldom these days. Luckily for me, one of my favorite gals of all times lives near NYC - we've been dear friends since the 6th grade, and she's coming into the city to play with me! We are both taking a much needed 2 day hiatus from life - to spoil ourselves rotten, to paint the town red, to catch up and socialize. While I still have a few hours before she arrives, I will tell you this - while our time will be short, I know it will be pure bliss. I can already tell that when I hop on the plane to go home tomorrow night - I'll feel rejuvenated, sun-lit and bright. I'll have that "I just had the best time ever" look upon my face - a look + feeling that I cannot wait to embrace!
XXX MRS
Dear Beautiful Mrs. Lilien Readers, While the Mrs. is in New York galavanting around yours truly, Mr. Lilien, volunteered to take care of bidness with some hot blogging action! Here are my go-to activities when my wife drags me to her "fav locales." To all the misters out there... you can thank me later. Enjoy! (I don't rhyme… sorry.)
Yours Truly, The Mr.
Oh who can deny the fabulousness of summer?! I mean if I had to endure one more month of black attire, I'd shudder! In high celebration of this weather shift - I'm cheering on crisp whites + punchy brights with a twist! Mixing a simple tank with a magnificent statment skirt - is the perfect mix to satisfy my high-low thirst! Piling on the gold baubles, the bigger the better - ties this resort look perfectly together! The hot orange nails + lips are the cherry on top - along with the fabulous graphic summer tote, this uniform is too hot to stop!
Micheal Kors Jemma Sunglasses / Kara Ross Bird Cage Earrings / Vintage Lion Head Necklace / Jcrew Favorite Tank/ Sheridan French Lillian Skirt / Jonathan Adler Tote Kevin Aucoin Molasses Lip Gloss / Deborah Lippman, Lara's Theme Nail Polish
Being a woman of high leisure, I take my adventures quite seriously - I'm known to jaunt off on a whim, sometimes disappearing somewhat mysteriously! A true MRS cannot be physically tied down - for a grounded lady of leisure is one with a permanent frown. I can't help that my seat likes to take spontaneous flight - despite proper preparations, try as I might. In my years of wild + crazy excursions I've managed to learn a thing or two - always have a "go bag" loaded, locked, and on queue. Said go-bag needn't be extravagant, yet packed with just the necessities - for, upon your arrival at your final locale, you can easily stock up on wanted eccentricities. That said, my go-bag is rather sparse - I don't leave home without lipstick, deodorant and a resort scarf! Although I’d rather keep this tidbit on the DL, it’d be a crime not to tell you…Dove go sleeveless is the way to go! Lets just say my skin can be rather sensitive + this clinically proven underarm soother has me far from tentative. Truth betold, it's a product that I whole heartedly prefer…it's my personal 48 hr. odor + wetness protection, my underarm monsieur! Let's face it, you can do anything when your footloose, lipsticked + fragrance free - we gals feel kittenish + confident when move forth boundlessly! So whether your spring time adventures take you away for the day or perhaps a two-night extended stay - be sure your go-bag is properly equipped to lead you positively astray.
Swan Boat / Tory Burch, Robinson Weekender / Chloé Scalloped Sunglasses / floating Flamingo Drink Coasters / Dove Go Sleeveless
Yes, this is a ressurected post - which means it's worthy of a double toast! It's Mother's Day weekend forcryingoutloud - which is exactly why you should serve this to mommy in bed + make her proud! She'll love you for thinking so dearly of her - for serving her 8 of these + not gawking when she slurs. She deserves the world + you'll give her just that - Just quadruple the recipe and servie it to her is a vat!
Here's a hefty cheers to all the moms out there near and far - may your mothers day be spirited and saturated in celebratory alcohol! (says the pregnant mom who's wildly jealous of you all!!)
Hey, beauty afficianado peeps of NYC - come mingle with me at Bergdorf's + celebrate the launch of Restorsea!! That's right, I'll be in town for this glamorous soiree - I'd love to see you, so stop on by after your workday. I'll be co-hosting along side some rather fabulous gals - and amidst all the fun I'd love to see some of my NYC pals! My custom concocted Restorsea Fish Bowl cocktail will be flowing free - as will the beauty gossip from Madame Patti Pao, founder of Restorsea! So come on down my friends, you won't want to miss - t'will be one heck of I night, I wholeheartedly promise!!
See you there! XXX MRS
Oh the joy of an impending little BOY - yes, you heard it from my typing fingertips, 'tis a mini mister that we'll soon enjoy! It's been over seven years since I've been in this position - oogling over baby boy goodies is such a delightful proposition! I've had such fun navigating the current little man scene - the adorableness of what's out there is truly obscene! This mini mister of mine is sure to reap the bennies - at the rate I'm going he'll soon have a closet to melt the hearts of many!
Gray Beanie + Booties / Palm Suit / Le Petit Toms / Scarf + Uni Suit / Striped Suit / Le Petit Toms / Felt Slippers / Grey Gown / Striped Beanie
With this little surprise bundle being our third, we're starting over from scratch - we need to restock all our items, yet keep it simple at that! With two fabulous minis already ruling our roost - our new arrival's kit must be minimal yet resolute. We're all about simple, compact and 100% essential - everything else (been there / done that / have you seen Babies??) is totally inconsequential! We're pretty darn thrilled about the newest addition - now we've just got to collect the little necessities until this baby comes to fruition!
Baby Bjorn Miracle Carrier / Phil & Teds Smart Stroller System / Bumbo / Bloom Alma Mini Crib / Canvas Storage
It has been a long standing Lilien family dream to jaunt off to Tavarua, Fiji - a tiny heart shaped island in the south pacific that's everything dreamy! We had tentatively planned to go this very summer - however things changed (baby #3) and the plan was postponed, kind of a bummer. Either way I know we'll make it there one day - Instead of the 4 of us, it'll be the 5 of us on holiday! This tiny little heart has so much to offer - some of the best big wave surfing, endless beach + crystal clear water. Untill we make it real, I'll continue to dream - be still little heart, you have yet to meet the Lilien team!
Take it from this mom of (almost) three - this is what she really wants, if she's anything like me. Sure she wants flowers, handmade cards, and cocktails in bed - but she also isn't opposed to lemon quartz baubles instead. There isn't a mom on this planet that wouldn't love a celebratory liquid lunch - however I'm sure a punchy tote would give her the same thrill... just a hunch. So, if mommy has a certain MRS taste - you can bet your bottom $$$ that none of these would go to waste!
Mrs. Godfrey Chair / Tory Burch Tote / Initial Necklace / Veuve Cliquot Fridge / Lemon Quartz Ring / Lemon Quartz Earrings / Christian Louboutin iPad Case
It's officially the weekend + I haven't any plans - but just the mere thought of doing nothing makes me want to do the happy dance! Whatever your agenda, whether stacked or whide open - I hope your two days of freedom are all kinds of golden!
XXX MRS
With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching - I'm sure you're wondering what festive cocktails ought to be flowing?! Well fear no more as I've compiled quite the list - behold my Cinko de Drinko line up, the five cocktails you'll want to mix! Whether you like em creamy, limey or boozy - my featured line up is sure to make your tastebuds woozy!
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!
XXX Señorita Lilien
The Horchata Cocktail / The Paloma Cocktail / The Mexican Sangria / The Tequila Refresca / The Michelada / Confetti System
It's the first of May, and high time to get your flower power on - we paid it forward last month by turning the April showers on! If you forgot to don your Mayday flora - then be sure to stop by the flower shop to power up your aura. And while your at it, be sure to pick up a bloom for someone special - spreading the flowery cheer today is pretty much essential!
Have a fabby flower power MAYDAY! XXX MRS
Ban.do Pop Flower / Opening Ceremony Flower Sunglasses / Peach Bloom Cabochon Studs / Tory Burch Flower Bangle / Floral Bathingsuit / Flower Sandals / Mulberry Shopper
As we switch out our bags each season, we also switch out it's contents - I find it to always be a welcoming + cleansing process! Just as you wouldn't dare carry around a winter (black) bag in spring - your phone cover should reflect the very same thing! Your sunglasses silhouette becomes a bit more playful - as you stow away winter's pair, (aka: ol' faithful.) Your purse snacks become more saccharine - as you know you'll be increasing your trips to the gym! Your skin and lips take top priorty starting this season - therefore their purse realestate is paramount and for good reason. While a flask filled with bourbon may well have been winter's purse bevy - now that it's spring, you'll want to replace it with water to keep you from getting sweaty! On a side note, my pregnant status + slight paranoia has me carting Jasmine tea bags - feel free to forego this item if it brings ups red flags! Now, while all things typically do change with the season, some things remain the same - like an indespensible wad of cash, my signature lip color (YSL Rouge Pur Couture No. 13) will never change - thus both year round purse staples they will remain!
So there you have it the current contents of my bag - may it encourage you to contemplate your cartable swag!
XXX MRS
BKR Watter Bottle / Milly Banana Leaf iPhone Cover / Jasmine Tea / YSL Rouge Pur Couture, No. 13 / FE NY Bamboozle Sunnies / Eos Mint Lip Balm/ Clinique Sunscreen / Swedish Fish / Sophie Hulme Tote
If ever there was a season of the frock - we're officially in it + it's time to beef up our stock! Typically I'm a maxi gown only kinda Mrs. - I love the drama of a long gown, the silhouette is just delicious. However, when it's hotter than hades, I go shifty all the way - there isn't anything delicious about a gown drenched in sweat anyway! Regardless of length, color, deliciousness + cut - it's high frock season or bust!
Never in my wildest dreams would I ever think I'd become a "tea drinker" - I mean, why have tea when there's coffe + liquor!? Well since becoming thrice pregnant, there something I've learned - when you throw up coffee, it straight murders the urge! And, while mom may have partaken in martinis whilst with child - that social acceptance + medical advice has long expired! So... that leaves you with... tea - a daily ritual I've grown to love, quite surprisingly! My chosen poison is green tea of the Jasmine variety - it's grassy, it's floral, it's potent + bleeding with vibrancy. I'm a new recruit but already a die hard enthusiast - I'm that lady who brings her tea bags to restaurants like a paranoid, overly-concerned outcast. Whatever, it's given me a new sense of drinking purpose while satisfying my morning + afternoon rituals - and call me crazy but I think it's even spiritual. What can I say, I've made the switch to team TEA - blame the baby... don't blame me!
Fancy diamonds + gems deserve front row seating - so that onlookers can partake in oogling + eye-feasting. These candy-like ring-pops of another color - paired with corresponding nail polish absolutely send my heart aflutter! Why not take your hand glam next level - try color blocking your nails (see No.s 1 + 7) to really jazz up that candy bi-colored bevel! Did you know that all things emerald hued are making quite a splash this spring? Try your hand at going green (see No. 3) and top it off with emerald bling! If all else fails you can always rock a glam hand that's monochromatic - a glittering yellow bauble (see No. 7) paired with gold glitter nails can be all kinds of statement-y + dramatic. So if you find yourself sans candy-cocktail-ring - you best go out and snatch you one... it's the hottest thing this spring!
Getting married? Throwing a bridal shower? Hosting an engagement soireé? Well if so, you'll want to start following THIS pinboard right away!! The Martha Stewart Weddings gang came a knockin' and asked for my hand - they wanted me to pin to their Wedding Celebrations board over in Pinterestland! So I'm pinning up a storm with all my party planning shenanigans - and together with these 6 gals, we're sure to create some mighty celebratory canvases! I encourage you to click + follow, it's really a no brainer - and that should really say something coming from this colorful entertainer!
