Links I Love

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Inspired by the blogging queen, Cupcakes and Cashmere founder Emily Schuman's weekly series, here are some of the links that I am loving right now.

1. A 20-Minute Ab Workout You're Going to Get Addicted to
The title seems like a stretch, but I really need some motivation to start working out again.  I know that pilates is great for your core, so hopefully this will motivate me into strengthening my core(which is good for posture and all sorts of things).

2. 12 Places We Love on LA's Westside
Living in LA and being all around LA born and raised, I always love reading articles about places in LA.  It is always intriguing to see where the hip and trendy places are, sometimes they are in places where I frequent, I like to think of them as hidden little gems.

3. 7 Beautiful Restaurants with Pretty Plant-Based Wallpaper
I am not even sure why this is an article, but I love the concept.  All of the restaurants are so pretty, and I love how they were grouped together because of their wallpaper.  So many of the places are in LA, but there is such a variety of different types of food.

4. Why are Donut Boxes Pink?
I was not aware that donut boxes could not be pink before I read this article.  Apparently in places other than SoCal the boxes are other colors?  I remember that for a musical that I did in high school, we solved our donut dilemma by opting to get a pink box to represent donuts, instead of having to buy fresh donuts every weekend.

5. 16 Epic Trips Every Group of Friends Should Take in Their Lifetime
I am definitely adding some(okay maybe most) of these locations to my travel list.

6. The 25-Year-Old Behind the Museum of Ice Cream
An article on the founder of the Museum of Ice Cream that is currently in LA.  I have heard so much about this place and it is so fascinating to read about the origins of such a cultural phenomenon.

7. A Week in Los Angeles on a $68,000 Salary
The post that started my obsession with the series.  I did a post about it here.

8. One a Day: Throw These 116 Things Away

Such a good spring cleaning list—very thorough.  However, I would advise against throwing away loose change, it's money after all; if you really don't want to deal with it throw it into a tip jar at your favorite cafe or coffee shop.

9. How to Transform Your Self-Doubt into Self Belief in Seven Simple Steps
Inspiring article to motivate everyone to achieving their goals, and most importantly believing in themselves.

xx,

GG

Picture Pic of the Day

Getting so many dreamy vibes from this restaurant, Tumblr Source: oddorch

What I'm Loving

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Hello all!

Today when I was on LinkedIn to get some information that I needed for a job application, I stumbled upon this online editorial series that I found really intriguing.  It is Refinery29's "Money Diaries" series, and it is just fascinating.  It is basically a diary of different women, living in different cities, on different salaries just living their lives.  Documenting where they spend their money, and where they could have spent their money.

I particularly enjoyed the first diary that I read, in which the writer was a mother, who still was able to eat healthily, while working out and working.  I like how a lot of the diaries discuss food, since food is a big factor in any budget.  I love what I eat in the day videos, so these "diaries" are sort of more grown-up, sophisticated versions.  And I love that the writers are anonymous.  A lot of these women live such busy lives, and still are able to make time for themselves which I find to be very inspiring.

I really should make a point to try to work out at least three times a week, and to stop pushing my workouts to "tomorrow".  Because eventually, "tomorrow" just becomes never.

xx,

GG

Flashback Friday

Hey hey hey,
I came up with a name for this series, "Flashback Friday", it is of course temporary, but until I figure out a good name for this series, "Flashback Friday it is."
Update 7/23/15: I named the series Friday Folio eventually.

This week I have been volunteering at VBS everyday, and it has been so fun to work with all the little kiddies.  Fortunately it is only half-day, so I can come home in the afternoon and write blog posts for the following day.  I hope to have a restful week next week, before I head out to Michigan for National Showcase.  I will need to really work ahead, in order for me to continually put up blog posts when I'm gone.  I hope you all have had a wonderful week, and have a wonderful weekend!

Here are my favorite Tumblr pictures of this week.

wall covered in flowers, Tumblr Source: sugarinteriora

pretty palm leaves. Tumblr Source: airows

beautiful island oasis, Tumblr Source: weheartit.com

stone and wood staircase leading down to the ocean, Tumblr Source: clublilllies

a variety of pretty pastel necklaces and bracelets, Tumblr Source: lovinglifeiseasy.nl

Snaps!



Emily



Picture Pic of the Day

a beautiful shot of perhaps Venice, Tumblr Source: wwworldandwords

Flash Tattoos

Hello,
A recent trend that I actually like is flash tattoos.  They are metallic nonpermanent tattoos that look really pretty.  I have not personally tried the trend, but I enjoy looking up the different designs and packages.  Here are some of my favorites.

You can purchase Flash Tattoos at various stores and at flashtat.com.  All photos were taken from the Flashtat website, full credit goes to FlashTat.com.

My favorite collection "Isabella"

I love the matching chevron on the neck and fingers, from the Dakota collection

I love how the wing looks peeking out the side, from the Nikki collection

I love the colorful feather going down her arm, from the Illia collection

Snaps!

Emily

Picture Pic of the Day

Sunset in the Ocean, so pretty!, Tumblr Source: f-inelikewine

Favorites of The Month:June 2k13

Hi!  June is almost over :( it went so fast. Now for my favorites of the month.

Food:Macaroni and Cheese

-I was on vacation for the past 2 weeks and I swear I ate so much Mac and Cheese.

Sweet:The Classic Vanilla Ice-Cream

-I fell back in love with a classic!

Clothing Item:Stem Shirts

-I lived in these this month!  They are so soft and comfortable but they look like a normal shirt.

Beauty Item:EOS lip balm

-I was on the road for most of the trip so lip balm is alot more convenient than lip butters are.  The EOS lip balms are amazing!

Jewelry:Ring

-I didn't really wear any jewelry this month!  But I think I wore this ring twice, but I love it!

Scent:The smell of my house

-When I opened the door to my house after my vacation I fell in love with it!  I have never really appreciated the nice smell of my house but now I definitely do.

Shoe:Flip-Flops

-I live in flip-flops during the summer and I love these simple brown ones, they're so comfy!

Nail Polish:Essie's Camera

-It's a super neon pink, it just screams summer!

App:Bakery Story

-Before I went on vacation and during finals week, I was addicted to this game. Which was not a good thing considering Bakery Story can be a very time consuming game.  If you have a bakery please leave your user name in the comments I would love to be neighbors with you!

Blog:Cupcakes and Cashmere

-This is my all-time favorite blog ever.  I didn't have alot a free time this month so I didn't really search for new blogs.

YouTube Channel:???

-it's a mixture, I have been liking stilababe09, Elle Fowler, and macbarbie07.

Trend:Neon

-its definitely one of the simpler trends, and I like that.

Inspirational Phrase:Young, Wild, and Free

-I think that as a younger person I should be more crazy in what I choose to do, I feel like I have this certain freedom right now that might go away.

What were your favorites of the month?

xoxo Emily