Monday, July 28, 2014
The Everygirl and Birchbox, sitting in a tree!
We are so excited to have teamed up with Birchbox this month to offer an Everygirl box, which will contain five Affordable Luxuries – our favorite beauty products priced under $35.
We can’t believe that within an hour, 7500 already-subscribers ALREADY signed up to get this box in August; and now it’s only available to new subscribers. So click over and sign up for only $10 to get this sweet deal delivered to your door step in August!
And Danielle and I answered a short q&a with Birchbox about launching The Everygirl, our beauty routine, and the products we chose – check it out here!
photo by Stoffer Photography
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Monday, July 14, 2014
#DAcoachhouse: a plan for the bedroom
my bedroom on move-in day
After I started to hang the gallery wall, I quickly ran out of black and white art. So I flipped through an old issue of Vogue, last year’s issue w/ Tina Fey, and ripped out a favorite snapshot of one of my favorite role models. I think she works well on the wall!
So that’s that! I unfortunately won’t be able to show photos of the finished product until it’s photographed and “published,” which likely won’t be for a long while (hoping next winter). But I’m always posting sneak peeks on my instagram, @alainakaz! Just follow the hashtag #DAcoachhouse to see snapshots of the whole place.
Thoughts?!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
2 Dresses for $50? That’s what I like to hear.
And I just hit “Purchase.”
I told you I like to buy the same thing in multiple colors – especially when that thing is $25. I’ll be bringing these comfy frocks with me to Europe in October!
Everything in J.Crew’s final sale section is an additional 50% off right now. USE CODE TODAYONLY at checkout Hop to it!
Here’s a few favorites:
This jacket that everyone owns and looks great in (including Claire Dumphey)
These too-perfect-for-summer shoes
Would love to wear this to a summer wedding
And a few favorite accessories like this, this, and these dazzlers
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Romp Around
striped romper | black | magenta | multi pattern
Are you a fan of the romper?

image sources: black jumpsuit via With Love from Kat // floral romper via Gal Meets Glam // plant romper via Sequins and Stripes // striped romper image via The Everygirl // black romper via Kendi Everyday
Thursday, July 3, 2014
The 10 Items Getting Me Through Summer 2014
1. Henry and Belle light-weight denim* $184
2. J Brand white jeans $172
3. Strappy sundresses: pineapple dress $41.50 and blue dress $39.50
4. J.Crew Factory peplum tops $32.99
5. Madewell linen tees $35.50
6. Strappy leather sandals: brown $59.50 and gold $175
7. J.Crew heeled sandals $158
8. Ray-ban blue aviators $170
9. Coach white handbag $219
10. BaubleBar dazzly earrings $34
*These light blue jeans are by a local Chicago brand, Henry and Belle, and are hands-down the most comfortable jeans I’ve ever worn. They’re are so light-weight and stretchy, dare I say they’re almost as comfy as yoga pants?
SHOP MORE GREAT OPTIONS

What are your go-to pieces this summer?
Happy 4th of July Weekend!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Shop This Shop: Kathy Kuo Home
First up is Kathy Kuo Home, a New York-based furniture retailer owned by designer of the same name. The RISD-educated entrepreneur has curated the most beautiful collections broken up by style: French Country, Industrial Loft, Rustic Lodge, Coastal Beach, Global Bazaar, and Hollywood Regency (French Country and Industrial Loft are my two personal favorites). I am actually getting a couple of items from her store for my bedroom redesign (including a new headboard! more on that soon).
I literally got lost in a daze, browsing the beige, gold, and grey products for a good hour. Do I want this headboard or that headboard? Do I want this labrador silhouette or that antler trio? Then I started browsing categories I didn’t even need like chandeliers and pinning like crazy, planning my imaginary dream home. Every item on every page is lovelier than the last.
SHOP MY FAVORITES:
chandelier | mirror | lantern | headboard | lab print | coffee table | foot stool
What’s your favorite item of the bunch?
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