Candice Lake, Fashion is a Playground, Altamira
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
PANTONE FALL FASHION 2012 COLOR REPORT
(Layout created by Liesl Ehardt using the color choices and images from Pantone.)
Looks as though browns, mustard yellows and tangerine oranges will still be in, which I know my younger sister will love. However, the vibrant pinks, blues and green jewel tones will be carrying through from summer into fall!
With that, I thought I would also pull a few affordable fashions for fall, which incorporate the above colors to help jump start any shopping ahead, as the weather gets a little cooler and we break out the boots, sweaters and warmer scarves, which I personally love!
(Layout and design created by Liesl Ehardt.)
1.
Forever 21 - $5.80
2.
Alloy - $16.90*
*($12.90 each if you buy 2, $9.90 each if you buy 3)
Alloy - $16.90*
*($12.90 each if you buy 2, $9.90 each if you buy 3)
3.
Forever 21 - $7.80
4.
Forever 21 - $2.80
5.
Forever 21 - $5.80
Forever 21 - $5.80
6.
Alloy - $49.90
7.
Alloy - $16.90*
*($12.90 each if you buy 2, $9.90 each if you buy 3)
8.
Forever 21 - $5.50
9.
Neiman Marcus - $45.00
10.
Target - $49.99
11.
Old Navy - $34.50
I hope this helps you plan ahead a little, and gear up for Fall, which will be here before we know it, and also means holiday season will be in full swing soon as well! :)
Saturday, July 28, 2012
SATURDAY SAYINGS: LIFE AND FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I received the nicest e-mail from Monica in Columbus, OH this past week, who wanted me to know how much she enjoyed my blog, and how she always found inspiration to get her through her day, especially with my Saturday Sayings. She encouraged me to keep doing what I am doing, and it meant the world to me!
As I told her in my response, I love quotes, and have always found inspiration in them growing up, especially positive, thought provoking and uplifting ones. So, I started Saturday Sayings for myself, and as a way to share some of my favorites with all of you.
That said, I never knew it would turn into such a success, but an overwhelmingly number of the nice and positive messages and comments I get, tell me how much you all love them too. So, now I do it as much for myself as I do for each of you, and it means a lot knowing the make a difference and are enjoyed!
Since I used to live in London, and it is where my younger sister was born, it was kind of fun to watch, and the fireworks display was quite something!
Thank you again for all the encouragement that so many of you give to me, and know that you can count on Saturdays being quote filled almost every week! :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and check back on Monday for a fall 2012 fashion color trends post to get you ready for the cooler months ahead!
Friday, July 27, 2012
BLOG AWARDS: VERSATILE BOGGER AND RANDOM FACTS
Happy Friday, Fashionable Friends!
Just a quick post, since I have been in and out of town! The lovely April, over at The Beholder of Beauty, recently awarded me with a Versatile Blogger Award, which was so sweet! Thank you, April! :)
I have been fortunate to get this lovely honor in the past from fellow bloggers, so, I will try to make my facts different from those, which you can see here and here, if interested.
I have been fortunate to get this lovely honor in the past from fellow bloggers, so, I will try to make my facts different from those, which you can see here and here, if interested.
You may have noticed that, I always include one random picture, as seen below, to showcase about me.
Here we go...
Here we go...
RULES:
• Thank the Blogger who nominated you.
• Include a link to their site.
• Include the award image to your post.
• Include the award image on your blog.
• Give 7 random facts about yourself.
• Nominate other bloggers for the award, including links to their sites
• Let those bloggers know they have been nominated
On the set of "A Good Funeral," a movie set in the 70's, with the genuine, kind and talented Jordan Bridges.
7 RANDOM FACTS:
1. I was named after Liesl from The Sound of Music, which is also fitting since I am half German and half Swedish.
2. I eat pretty much the same thing for breakfast every morning, except if I'm not at home or on vacation.
3. Julia Roberts once approached me on set, and complimented me on my bracelet.
4. After being contacted by a police officer, I discovered that someone was impersonating me on Match.com, using all my pictures and information, even talking to guys on the phone she was going to meet, and telling them she was Liesl Ehardt...why me, I'll never understand.
5. I once had dinner with Katie Holmes while on the set of Dawson's Creek.
6. My 4th grade teacher, Mr. Tarantiles, who is one of my favorite teachers to this day, taught me to juggle, using erasers, during recess one day at school.
7. I love evening thunder and lightning storms so much...and we had quite the doozy last night, one of the loudest and closest ever, just wish it had lasted longer!
3. Julia Roberts once approached me on set, and complimented me on my bracelet.
4. After being contacted by a police officer, I discovered that someone was impersonating me on Match.com, using all my pictures and information, even talking to guys on the phone she was going to meet, and telling them she was Liesl Ehardt...why me, I'll never understand.
5. I once had dinner with Katie Holmes while on the set of Dawson's Creek.
6. My 4th grade teacher, Mr. Tarantiles, who is one of my favorite teachers to this day, taught me to juggle, using erasers, during recess one day at school.
7. I love evening thunder and lightning storms so much...and we had quite the doozy last night, one of the loudest and closest ever, just wish it had lasted longer!
I AWARD THE LOVELY . . .
Shay from Red Lipstick & Melodies
Sheila from The Failte House
Rosie from Teacups & Dresses
Courtney from From Here to Eternity
Alex from Mutual Weirdness
Feel free to join in, even if you weren't tagged, and let me know...I love learning more about each of you!
Have a great weekend ahead, I'll be here, there and everywhere, but have a post of quotes set for tomorrow!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
SHORTS III: THE CLASSICS
Stocholm St. Style,Mr. Newton, Angelica, Fashion is a Playground, All the Pretty Birds
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
LIFE: IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME...
Happy Monday, Everyone!
As many of you have probably noticed, this post has been going around blogland, but it was after seeing it over on the adorable Courtney's blog, that I decided to join in on it as well! :)
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME...
• You would know that I smile, a lot, and it is a part of me.
• You would know that children and I seem to relate and bond so easily, which I adore.
• You would know I hate the phone.
• You would know that I enjoy time by myself.
• You would know how difficult, and unfathomable, it is for me to be unkind to anyone.
• You would know that when I was little, I chose to donate a portion of my allowance to children in need.
• You would know that I have always wanted to, and plan to, go to Africa to volunteer with the children.
• You would know that I love cheese, especially brie.
• You would know I am a carboholic and Diet Coke lover.
• You would know that I'm not a big animal lover, though I think they are cute and will always treat them well.
• You would know that I love to sing and miss being in a choir.
• You would know that I love having candles burning.
• You would know that I used to want to be an elementary education teacher, and had a play school growing up.
• You would know that I love horror movies.
• You would know that I loved the Backstreet Boys, and am in their "Fans of the Millennium" book.
• You would know that my best friends and I, who grew up together back east, have never been upset with one another.
• You would know that those same friends and I are still best friends today, friendships lasting over 20 + years.
• You would know that I am friendly with each of my exes, except for one.
• You would know that the qualities I find most attractive in a man are; patience, genuine kindness and humor.
• You would know that anytime I see CPR administered or a defibrillator used on a TV show or in a movie, or even hear the words, I get very anxious, and it brings back difficult memories for me.
• You would know that I need, and believe so deeply in, positivity, which I try to display daily.
• You would know that heartfelt, hand written letters and/or cards are my favorite kind of gift.
• You would know that I lived in the United Arab Emirates, and loved it.
• You would know that I adore Regis Philbin and Betty White.
• You would know that I get told I look like Amanda Seyfried more times than I can count.
• You would know that I thrive off of outgoing and fun personalities.
• You would know that I'm no longer a big fan of Facebook.
• You would know that I love to travel, and was very fortunate to travel the world growing up.
• You would know that people almost always think or guess that I am 7-10 years younger than I am.
• You would know that I can't mail an envelope without stickers on it.
• You would know that I love quotes and song lyrics.
• You would know how much I appreciate each of you who take the time to read my little blog.
(photo credit: Kendra Shay Clark)
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME...
• You would know that I smile, a lot, and it is a part of me.
• You would know that children and I seem to relate and bond so easily, which I adore.
• You would know I hate the phone.
• You would know that I enjoy time by myself.
• You would know how difficult, and unfathomable, it is for me to be unkind to anyone.
• You would know how important my family is to me and what a big part of my life they are.
• You would know that I realize how lucky I am to have been given the life I have, and how truly thankful I am for it.
• You would know that when I was little, I chose to donate a portion of my allowance to children in need.
• You would know that I have always wanted to, and plan to, go to Africa to volunteer with the children.
• You would know that I love cheese, especially brie.
• You would know I am a carboholic and Diet Coke lover.
• You would know that I'm not a big animal lover, though I think they are cute and will always treat them well.
• You would know that I love to sing and miss being in a choir.
• You would know that I love having candles burning.
• You would know that I used to want to be an elementary education teacher, and had a play school growing up.
• You would know that I love horror movies.
• You would know that I loved the Backstreet Boys, and am in their "Fans of the Millennium" book.
• You would know that my best friends and I, who grew up together back east, have never been upset with one another.
• You would know that those same friends and I are still best friends today, friendships lasting over 20 + years.
• You would know that I am friendly with each of my exes, except for one.
• You would know that the qualities I find most attractive in a man are; patience, genuine kindness and humor.
• You would know that anytime I see CPR administered or a defibrillator used on a TV show or in a movie, or even hear the words, I get very anxious, and it brings back difficult memories for me.
• You would know that I need, and believe so deeply in, positivity, which I try to display daily.
• You would know that heartfelt, hand written letters and/or cards are my favorite kind of gift.
• You would know that I love giving gifts more than receiving them.
• You would know that I lived in the United Arab Emirates, and loved it.
• You would know that I adore Regis Philbin and Betty White.
• You would know that I get told I look like Amanda Seyfried more times than I can count.
• You would know that I thrive off of outgoing and fun personalities.
• You would know that I'm no longer a big fan of Facebook.
• You would know that I would love to live in Australia one day, and love it there.
• You would know NYC makes me very happy.
• You would know that I moved to NYC, for the first time, one week prior to 9/11, and had one of the best nights in Manhattan just hours before it was changed forever.
• You would know that as outgoing as I am, I am shy at the core.
• You would know that I have a fear of heights.
• You would know that I have watched every season of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" since it first premiered with Alex Michel back in 2002.
• You would know that I never went to prom.
• You would know that I used to love to draw, but it's been since 2006 that I last picked up my art pencils and paper.
• You would know that I love to dress up.
• You would know I have a fear of doing something wrong or having something I do or say hurt someone.
• You would know that I get called in for Jury Duty the same time each year, and always get picked as a juror if my number is called.
• You would know that I am not a big reader.
• You would know NYC makes me very happy.
• You would know that I moved to NYC, for the first time, one week prior to 9/11, and had one of the best nights in Manhattan just hours before it was changed forever.
• You would know that as outgoing as I am, I am shy at the core.
• You would know that I have a fear of heights.
• You would know that I have watched every season of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" since it first premiered with Alex Michel back in 2002.
• You would know that I never went to prom.
• You would know that I used to love to draw, but it's been since 2006 that I last picked up my art pencils and paper.
• You would know that I love to dress up.
• You would know I have a fear of doing something wrong or having something I do or say hurt someone.
• You would know that I get called in for Jury Duty the same time each year, and always get picked as a juror if my number is called.
• You would know that I am not a big reader.
• You would know I've learned I need to listen to my heart and trust my instincts, they are always right.
• You would know that I would love to be fluent in French.
• You would know that some of my biggest regrets in life happened during my college years.
• You would know that I always try to see the best in people and give them the benefit of the doubt.
• You would know that I am a bit of a perfectionist, though not perfect, and don't wish to be.
• You would know that I once got to act in a scene with someone on TV whom I used to have magazine pictures up of on my wall growing up, which was a full circle moment.
• You would know that I am always on time, and stress if I am even a couple minutes late.
• You would know that I like to have a plan.
• You would know that I don't have a sweet tooth, and am not really a fan of ice cream.
• You would know that I once wanted to be Claire Danes as Angela in "My So-Called Life," that I even used 7 day wash out hair color to have red hair like she did.
• You would know that I got a BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, in Acting and Theatre.
• You would know the exact moment that, sadly, solidified for me that I no longer loved acting or the industry as much as I once did.
• You would know that I love to take pictures and document things.
• You would know that I have been to 49 out of the 50 states and to 6 out of the 7 continents.
• You would know I love the internet.
• You would know that white "twinkle lights" make me smile.
• You would know that I love filling out these little surveys and joining in on tags.
• You would know that I am a creative person and love graphic design and creating clean layouts.
• You would know what I currently long for most in life.
• You would know that I would love to be fluent in French.
• You would know that some of my biggest regrets in life happened during my college years.
• You would know that I always try to see the best in people and give them the benefit of the doubt.
• You would know that I am a bit of a perfectionist, though not perfect, and don't wish to be.
• You would know that I once got to act in a scene with someone on TV whom I used to have magazine pictures up of on my wall growing up, which was a full circle moment.
• You would know that I am always on time, and stress if I am even a couple minutes late.
• You would know that I like to have a plan.
• You would know that I don't have a sweet tooth, and am not really a fan of ice cream.
• You would know that I once wanted to be Claire Danes as Angela in "My So-Called Life," that I even used 7 day wash out hair color to have red hair like she did.
• You would know that I got a BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, in Acting and Theatre.
• You would know the exact moment that, sadly, solidified for me that I no longer loved acting or the industry as much as I once did.
• You would know that I love to take pictures and document things.
• You would know that I have been to 49 out of the 50 states and to 6 out of the 7 continents.
• You would know I love the internet.
• You would know that white "twinkle lights" make me smile.
• You would know that I love filling out these little surveys and joining in on tags.
• You would know that I am a creative person and love graphic design and creating clean layouts.
• You would know what I currently long for most in life.
• You would know that I love to travel, and was very fortunate to travel the world growing up.
• You would know that people almost always think or guess that I am 7-10 years younger than I am.
• You would know that I can't mail an envelope without stickers on it.
• You would know that I love quotes and song lyrics.
• You would know how much I appreciate each of you who take the time to read my little blog.
THE END
Enjoy the start to the week, and feel free to join in on this little blog post going around, I'd love to learn more about each of you!
I hope you all had a fun-filled weekend, I sure did, especially at work and with friends in the city drinking champagne rooftop over a lovely spread of cheeses and things! I'll have pictures from it up this Wednesday via my instagram!
SIDE NOTE: Speaking of "The Bachelorette," I think Emily handled herself beautifully and made the right choice, even though she had some truly great men all around near the end.
Friday, July 20, 2012
LIFE: "UNDERNEATH A BEATHNG HEART"
Sheets falling and forming shapes, Drowning to stay awake
Closing my eyes to make sure you’re still here
Holding my every gaze, savor and keep them saved
In just a moment light of day will break
Oh oh oo oh oh so Oh oh oo oh oh so
Lets lay low lets lie right here
Underneath a beating heart everything will disappear
Lets lay low lets lie here tonight
Underneath a beating heart everything will be alright
Lets let all the fading stars remind us of where we are
I know they may seem far away but this seems like the time to say
All that I need to say
Oh oh oo oh oh say Oh oh oo oh oh so
Lets lay low lets lie right here
Underneath a beating heart everything will disappear
Lets lay low lets lie here tonight
Underneath a beating heart everything will be alright
Anywho, I hope you all enjoy this new tune, feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below, which I will share with Rosi who loves hearing your thoughts!
Have a Wonderful Weekend ahead! I'll be busy working, but also enjoying some rooftop cocktails with friends in midtown Manhattan after the show on Saturday, and a picnic on Sunday afternoon, during a little downtime before that evening, followed by more work.
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