1. Baby Max had his first black eye this week! *heartbreaking* He split his eye open at daycare trying to pull himself up and had to have it glued closed! The first of many wounds, I’m sure.

2. I have been wearing these cosmetics for quite some time now. I really believe in the brand and the story behind the woman who created it. I am so excited to start working with them on a consultant basis… not to take away from my day job, of course. But, the baby’s gotta eat. More to come!

3. Our giveaway is still going strong through the weekend! Enter to win an amazing architectural cotton necklace!

4. Registration for Alt Summit opens on Sunday! Who is going??

5. I’ve been excited all week long about taking down two more of my Thirty Before 30 this weekend… Tonight: girl’s night. This weekend: tv series marathon. So stinkin’ excited!

1. Lynne’s love for all things British.
2. The fact that I love coffee and she makes me want to switch to tea.
3. That she has me wondering if her super cute paper shop, Papermash, ships to the US! I plan to order a few of these wine tags!
4. A great series, called Folksy Four, that led me to a new handmade shop.
5. She has an amazing eye for style that inspires me to do something creative with my home.
6. That I get to read some of my favorite blogger’s & style maker’s Style Resolutions.

Ever since my beach vacation, I’ve been hard pressed to actually style my hair. Instead of blowdrying I’ve just been letting the mop air dry. It’s my little way of pretending that I’m not back in the real world. Now, surprisingly I’ve been getting a lot of compliments on my new no-fuss ‘do’. This would not have been possible without Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray. Just spray, scrunch, and air dry. It’s even great for adding texture to straight hair! And, listen up guys, my husband started sneaking a few sprays and now uses it every day. It’s a genius product! Saves me time and makes me look good. What could be better?

Aspiring Kennedy has continued her travels and just returned from Malibu… If you’ll all remember, I am her personal interior designer who helps with all of her vacation homes! Here’s a sneak peek of what I’m thinking for her Malibu home. See the full post HERE!

After seeing Inception this past weekend, I found myself loving the idea of a totem… I was mesmerized by the stylized spinning top that Leonardo DiCaprio carried. This got me thinking… If I travelled through dreams with my Hello, Splendor family, what kind of totems would we all carry?? Or, wear?? Here is what I came up with… all via etsy!

1. Me! – You know I love a moustache! Little Stache Necklace by J2Jewelry
2. Fabulous K – Vintage, feminine, and lovely… says ‘Fab K’ to me. Vintage Inspired Necklace by Creative Accidents
3. Aspiring Kennedy – Boating Chic… perfect for A.K. The Tiniest Sterling Asymmetrical Anchor by Freshly Fig
4. Cashmere Cowboy – Shell casing cufflinks? That’s got ‘Cashmere Cowboy’ written all over it. 30-30 Reminton Cufflinks by Cufflinks
5. The Someday Girl – A delicate and bohemian style key for unlocking all of her someday wishes! The Simple Vintage Style Key Necklace by Freshly Fig.
6. Poppa Splendor – A collar stay with our son’s name… the perfect sentiment! Custom Brass Hand Stamped Men’s Collar Stay by Sieze The Night

I have a new love… I found Revisions Design Studio at ICFF in NYC at a carefully curated collection of design professionals exhibiting their work at the Designboom Mart. All of Revision Design Studio’s work is amazing, but as fall approaches (wishfully sooner!) I have been especially drawn to their Cotton Spiral Architectural Necklaces. As luck would have it… they are giving away one of their amazing necklaces to a lucky Hello, Splendor reader!

Enter to win the Cotton Spiral Architectural Necklace in your choice of ivory, bright blue, black, or gray! 

TO ENTER:

1. Become a follower of Hello, Splendor.

2. Like Revisions Design Studio on facebook. 

EXTRA CREDIT:

1. Go to the Revisions Design Studio Etsy Shop and leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item!

2. Like Hello, Splendor on facebook

3. Follow Hello, Splendor on Twitter.

4. Blog about our giveaway.

5. Add Hello, Splendor to your blogroll. 

Be sure to leave a comment on this post for EACH SEPARATE ENTRY! You can enter for 7 chances to win!!

The winner will be announced on Monday, August 2nd!

Good Luck!! And Enjoy…

This giveaway is closed.  

1. I think I may have found my new best friend. Her blog is hilarious. Since my real best friend, Judgmental Gentry, is spending a few weeks in China… Natalie will have to fill her void.

2. This girl blew me away this week. I’d love a piece of her courage.

3. My Thirty Before 30 adventure inspired someone else! Love this… Go see Allison’s list!

4. My dear friend, and Hello, Splendor contributor, just took his maiden voyage into the blogging world this week with his new blog, Cashmere Cowboy! Go follow him! If his blog is anything like his personality, you’ll be glad you did. He’s got things to say.

5. I’ve been connecting with so many new people on twitter this week and really enjoying it… Are you on twitter? You should be. Hit me up! @hellosplendor

Hello lovelies! I’m starting to get SO excited about all of the amazing fall fashions that are right around the corner. Being a girl who LIVES in layers, fall is definitely my favorite season for shopping. A few pieces you can’t go wrong with to update your look now…and throughout the fall.

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Military Jacket. Military influence is THE must-wear outerwear look of the season – and this piece is perfect. It’s yummy worn now with a loose tank and short denim shorts, and can dressed up for fall over a dress and tights (or jeans…)
2. Ann Taylor Loft Silk Slub Skirt. A touch of fabulous is another look I’m loving this year…in silk, sequin, lace or ruffle – you can’t have too many girlie touches. It balances the masculinity of the military influence we’re seeing…Loving this skirt with bare legs and ankle booties for summer, add tights and a jacket to wear all fall/ winter long.
3. J. Crew Sequin Tank. A simple stunner for a girls night out, layered under a sweater or blazer come fall.
4. Gap Trouser Boyfriend Jean. My favorite jean of the season. Wear it rolled and cropped for the ultimate slouch…today with flat sandals, later with wood sandals and slouchy socks (yes, socks with sandals, trust me:)
5. Accessorize with gaggles of accessories – like these long chains and chunky rings. All will get you well into 2011 stylishly polished!

xoxo, jill
The SomedayBlog