{Weekend in a Nutshell}

My mama's new neighborhood... All decorated for the holidays!

Justin checking on the turkey as it smokes in The Green Egg on a gorgeous South Florida "fall" afternoon. Yummiest. Turkey. Ever!

My sister and her pup, Peanut!! I decided to take a few fun photos right before we went inside to eat!

More of D and P in the sunshine...

Nail night / Saturday night. I hadn't painted my nails in a while and loved how they turned out!

All of us in super different footwear on Thanksgiving Day. I am in my Vivo Barefoot minimalist sneakers at the top ;)

Hope you had an awesome holiday!!

{XO}

The Shoplift Drops Tomorrow!

So, life has been pretty busy lately! New jobs, new routine, lots of weekend road trips and family visits... Phew!! And now the holidays are upon us!! I do have some exciting news to share with you. The Shoplift is dropping tomorrow (Monday) morning!! Read on to find out how you can be a part of this new trendsetter community and maybe help a fellow blogger out! Feel free to leave comments if you have any questions for me!! Read on, my friends! I have been working as a user of a new social media site called The Shoplift. If you like fashion and shopping, you will love this site! What is it? The Shoplift is a site that allows you to create your own shoppe or store with items you wish to by. You can "Shoplift" your favorite Louboutins, a car, a necklace from Etsy, gear from Ebay, Christmas/Hanukkah presents, whatever!! Your shop is place that helps you save items you see when purusing the internet, and you can always revisit those items via The Sho plift if you want to. The purpose of The Shoplift... To help change WHO is creating the trends... in fashion and beyond! The places that we shop currently help shape the trends, but the founder and CEO of The Shoplift created the site because he believes the newest trends should be discovered and created by US. More than anything, I want you to check out the site and see how you like it! I have been one of the first users for about 3 months now, and the site is finally going live tomorrow morning (November 19th) around 8am EST. The more people I can get signed up and most importantly, to follow me, the greater chance I have to win this competition against the other interns! ;) Winning this means getting possible leads for internships and jobs in NYC and beyond in the fashion industry!! It also means being in the running to receive a bonus from the company! Please sign up and follow my shoppe, "::Illuminated:: by Robyn" beginning Monday morning... How to Sign Up: 1. Go to the website: http://theshoplift.com/ 2. Click sign up and go through the steps including confirming your email address. 3. Follow me by clicking Menu, Follow, then clicking Recommended or Popular to find me. Then click the arrow below my shop images and once it is illuminated, it means you are following me!! 4. Enjoy the site and try it out, what have you got to lose?! Please INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO THIS EVENT if you believe they would be interested in the site or if they just want to help a girl out!! THANK YOU, FRIENDS!!

Etsy Obsession :: Tea Dresses

Lovely Lace.
Vintage feeling.
Pretty Details.

I. Am. Loving. Tea. Dresses.
Check out these dresses from Etsy seller Louise Hedley. She has a shop in Soho and sells her dresses online in her shop called Soho Mode. The dresses could be used as bridesmaid dresses - various mixed pastels could be gorgeous. Even a casual wedding gown. I would honestly love to go out for high tea in these dresses with my girls...or swing dancing! Enjoy!

Find this dress here.

Find this dress here.

Find this dress here.

Find this dress here.

Lemon Love Fest

It's supposed to thunderstorm all day here in North Florida. 
Yellow, lemon, and all things bright are on my mind.
Lemon is refreshing in flavor, in hue... especially against grey, it shines!
I have been working as an intern for a new company called The Shoplift and while being one of the first users of the site, I have been seeing a ton of yellow as a trend that should float its way into the cooler winter months!!
Check out my inspiration below. 
The site will be launching soon; so stay tuned!

Rabbit Cross-Body Bag / Spaghetti Squash Recipe / Crystal Ball Table Lamp / Orchid Dress / Suitcase / Wellies / Ceramic Pig Planter / Citron Pillow Cover

True {Ox}Blood

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8

Pink, Camel, Cream, + Navy

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

Friday Finds

1. Precious Citron and Navy outfit from This Time Tomorrow.
2. Wristy Candy from The Style File.
3. How to Exit a Situation Gracefully from Little Reminders of Love.
4. The Bounce Chair by Fenny Ganatra from Contemporist.
5. 50 Ways to Nurture Your Happiness from Marc and Angel Hack Life.


Happy Weekend!
Robyn

Legwarmer Loves

LEGWARMERS ... I can't seem to leave to the house without them... I don't wear them to work, but to and from the gym, yoga or even out in the evening... They are sooo cozy and will always be cute to me :) I'll still be wearing them when I am 80!

WHAT I AM LOVING...

1. Warmish weather in March!! Spring is upon us! :)

2. Hipstamatic App for I-Phone... Add a vintage touch to photos with a click.

3. Maxi Dresses... Pure Comfort!! Check out this one on Etsy...

4. Wednesday Boot Camp ... Kicks my booty!!

5. Coupon Hunting... Never thought this would make the list - but I am trying ;)

6. Travel Reads ... like Into Thick Air by Jim Malusa.

STYLE ICON: ZOOEY DESCHANEL

I may have a girl crush on Zooey Deschanel. She has fabulous style, she can pull of bangs, has a sweet singing voice, and is just all around cool it seems. If you haven't heard of her band, "She & Him", be sure to check it out by clicking the lovely red and baby blue album below...

Crazy-Cool Hair

Rocking it out with her tambourine at Cochella.

I adore this top!!

500 Days of Summer ... One of my favorites!! Click the picture to check out the movie. 

Zooey rockin out on her little guitar.

Super cute Fall or Spring look...

Photo Credits: http://zooeydeschanel.net/