The Fall

Summer has come to a close, and although I have not posted to my blog in quite some time I was thankfully reminded by a few of my new favorite blogs that the present is always a great time to complete new and old goals. I had a goal last year to post regularly and with the excitement of summer, new friends and changed attitudes my blog was put on the back burner for some time. My 'creative mode' however has not slowed down, in fact, I have felt a surge of creativity from this summer which caused me to reflect on my blog and my ideas for posts. Questions came to me, do I want to interview people, take pictures of myself, or continue on with how my blog has been for some time? So many questions and so many answers, but no conclusion.

As I looked at a few of my favorite blogs for some advice or inspiration, I realized I loved the aspect of a 'mood board', an array of images that describe my mood, my likes; images that I get excited, almost giddy for. So maybe I'll try something new, or maybe I'll continue on with what my blog has been for the past year. Looks like you will just have to wait...

In the meantime, if you are looking for a little inspiration or a reminder of how incredible the season of fall is, take a sip of a pumpkin spice latte, sit back and listen to my favorite playlist, a mixture of Cat Stevens and Norah Jones's album The Fall. I will be back soon, more determined and more focused on what I want this blog to be. Check back soon

with much love,

shifra

Feathazzz

Feathers are always a popular accessory in the warm summer months, the natural aesthetic a feather embodies goes so well with any summer wardrobe. The feather is a great representation of nature, music festivals and other celebratory events that take place between June and August. A big trend this season are feather hair extensions, it seems like everyone has one or is getting one and I am happy to say that I have them as well! They are very versatile ranging in colors, lengths and types of feathers. You can really personalize them anyway you choose, I went with a more natural color theme, green, brown, tan and orange. The feather extensions stay in your hair for as long as 3 months and you can straighten them, curl them; whatever you're style is. Check out my roommate's and mine!

If you live in the Madison area and want to get feathers, check out Funky Feathzzz...this girl is awesome and reasonably priced.

Feathers aren't just in your hair though, feathers have been showing up everywhere in clothing and jewelry; becoming a staple piece in everyone's wardrobe. Here are a few feather inspired pieces that I have added to my summer wishlist!

Where is summer?

I have been waiting for summer for so long and now that spring is almost over and summer is, well for me, it's here. I have been desperately waiting to take my jean shorts, tank tops and flip flops out, but it's 45 degrees in Milwaukee and I'm pulling my sweatshirts and sweatpants out of my closet instead. So I'm stuck just dreaming about my summer wardrobe still...

Here are a few looks that I'm waiting to wear!

My Wishlist:

1. Jean Shorts (frayed)

2. Comfy light sweater

3. Fringed brown Indian style bag

4. Long maxi dress and skirt

5. And 1 very cool headband :-)

What are some of your favorite summer go-to items?

Daily do

READ THIS

I don't have time to post, sorry. But if you want to know what I use for makeup this article is the EXACT same routine as mine, kind of weird how I literally wear and do the same thing as Leandra Medine from Man Repeller. The only difference is I put on Neutrogena oil free spf 15 moisturizer after washing my face. I even used to wear Chance like she did in high school, right now I'm wearing Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess because it reminds of summer and I love the smell of coconut. (But she puts the same thing in her hair, makeup is the same, and the way she does her nails is the same, even where she does her makeup is the same... kind of freaky). Enjoy!

Summer needs to come NOW!

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I have been so bad at posting lately! I have been so busy with school and shtufff. But on a better note, I am so excited for this summer and it officially starts in almost 2 weeks! And my new obsession, pinterest.com, has made me crave summer even more than usual. I am constantly looking at fun tie-dyed dresses, maxi dresses, shorts, tank tops, tunics and I just can't handle it anymore! Unfortunately, Madison has been rainy and cold for the past few weeks and I know, I know...April showers bring May flowers... but the rain and cold is getting really old. Looking at fun summer clothing is also quite depressing when it's grey outside. But in any case, I'm sharing with you all of my wonderful summer finds! Hope that wherever you're reading this from is nicer and warmer outside than it is here in cold Wisconsin!

(Click on the pictures to find the items)

i have goose bumps...

Hey all,

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but seriously the wait has been worth it! I have just discovered my new OBSESSION. I haven't stopped pinning things for the past day and I literally have goose bumps from this site! Have you ever wanted a website that consisted of everything you ever wished to find, see or learn about. Well pinning is the new thing and everyone should start! You have to be invited or request an invite to join the site www.pinterest.com. In a nut shell, if you like something on any website you "pin" it and the link to the picture gets put on your site. You can look for anything and find anything on this site. It's something you have to see for yourself. But WARNING you're about to get seriously addicted. (You're also about to find your dream house, organizational skills, DIY, and every piece of clothing you ever dreamed of owning). Enjoy!!

follow my pinterest ... (if you're already a member, but otherwise you have to get an invite)

leave your email in the comments and I'll invite you!

The sun is rolling on in. . .

Each day it seems to be getting slightly warmer out, today is a shocking 50 degrees! Summer is just around the corner, which means that school will soon be over and that warm weather will finally be a constant! For my summer plans, I was recently offered a job at a summer camp as a counselor and I couldn't be more excited! I went to this camp for 8 years when I was younger and after 4 summers of not being there I am finally going back, and I am pretty stoked! The camp is a Jewish camp and every Friday night for Shabbat everyone gets dressed up, this is the one time a week where everyone has the opportunity to look their best. And because I just got hired and am way too excited to even sleep, I have been spending the majority of my free time looking for cute Shabbat outfits, as well as everyday camp attire. I am really into the maxi dress and just got a plain black racer-back one from H&M, but because my camp is so laid back I am looking for a floral maxi to go with the camp vibe. With accessories, shoes, shorts, tanks and the must needed v-necks... this is what I found.

dresses from Free People, grey shorts and gold necklace from JCrew, Necklace by Bluma Project, White Blazer by Elizabeth and James, and the crochet tank tops by Shiny Happy Cotton