Down by the boardwalk.

For those of you who have never ventured to the Atlantic Ocean, the New Jersey shore is quite an experience. For one thing, there is an actual boardwalk...made of wood. It's amazing, housing food, movie theaters, mini golf, and even an amusement park, only yards from the ocean. 

I went "down the shore," as Philadelphians refer to it, ten days ago and since I've been here we've mostly been lounging, sunbathing, and boating, my favorite. For the first seven days we stayed at the beautiful house below owned by our friends (yeah it had a pool, 6 rooms and a Bulldog named Judy) and for the last few we've been at a rented house which has what I think has the best porch in all of Ocean City. 

My diet has consisted mainly of Kohr Brothers Ice Cream, Mack and Manco's Pizza, and fresh caught (by my uncle, dad, and brother) crabs. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Although I've tried to dress well, I mainly wore outfits like this. You can't beat summer dresses over bathing suits. And I've decided that braids, either a single or two french, are the best beach hair styles. 

I tried one night to wear my new pants from Urban Outfitters and as soon as I emerged my cousin Kelly commented that I looked like I had "horse-riding pants on." I think the shirt was too poofy for the pants and next time I would probably pair it with a tighter shirt and heels to keep myself from looking stubby as in this picture. 

Today we had a pretty rough thunderstorm which kept us from the ocean, but we played a spirited game of Monopoly instead. I came in third despite possessing both Park Place and the Boardwalk. I think it might have something to do which the fact that I'm too nice in my business transactions. Gotta work on that.

Anywho, I've thoroughly enjoyed this time with my family, but will be flying home tomorrow and then hitting the road for Chicago. I'll keep you posted (no pun intended).

Smile for me, baby. And get some sun, it does wonders for the body and mind.

-LoLita

To Zion

Today marks the first day of my Utah vacation. In about two hours I will be embarking on a 3 hour car ride to Vegas, baby, and tomorrow we will be driving to Zion National Park in Utah. I purchased the most fashionable pair of water/hiking shoes I could find at Bass Pro Shop (which isnt' saying much, let me tell you) and I have thrown in one quick load of laundry to pack.

My survival kit for this vaca will be:

•Neutrogena Body Mist Sunblock

•Plenty of Blistex chapstick

•Wide-brimmed fedora

•Cut-off jean shorts

•MGMT, Cold War Kids, Ratatat, Sia, Beirut, Rilo Kiley, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, CSS, Justice, and K'naan for the road

•My new Victoria's Secret suit (see earlier post)

•Dove deodorant

•Sunglasses of course

Hopefully I will survive the 10 mile hike I am going on. Yes, 10 miles. I have been training for...um...well about 0.00 days, so that should help. Haha.

Now get out there and do something wild this week!

And can I just say that I'm missing my little LoLita terribly...Jersey Shmersey...

Smile for me, baby.

-Molly Shameless

Next Paycheck

1. People's Liberation Flare Jeans, courtesy of hip Riverside Plaza boutique Reggie & Luca 

2. Bow Tie Sweater Dress, TwelvebyTwelve

3. Citizens of Humanity Hutton Jeans, Reggie & Luca

4. Ella Moss Rhianna Scoop Neck Dress, in green at Reggie & Luca

5. Buckled Patent Platform Stiletto, Forever21

As far as denim goes, I am definitely in need of both a) a great pair of high waisted, tighter-fitting trouser jeans and b) the perfect pair of bell bottoms. Luckily I was able to find them both at my new job, Reggie & Luca. The fit of both jeans is absolutely phenomenal. Utterly flattering. 

The Ella Moss dress is also something I saw at work, in the most beautiful green color. It is a very dainty and elegant little summer dress. And the fit does a woman's body wonders. Plus you cannot beat Ella Moss' fabric.

Completely lusting after those F21 heels...but I cannot decide which size to purchase online. I already ordered the sweater dress, so I will surely be posting pictures of it on me as soon as it arrives.

Hope everyone's week is coming along just swimmingly.

Smile for me, baby.

-Molly Shameless

Delightfully disturbed

Rihanna's new single is insanely good. My brother and I heard the song and saw the video for the first time simultaneously and were blown away. Tres stupefiant.

The video was removed from nearly everwhere on the web but i was able to find it here, which was very lucky save for the very poor quality of the sound.

Anyway, enjoy.

Smile for me baby, 

-Molly Shameless

Livin in a dreamworld.

So I should be going to bed, seeing as I am waking up at 3 tomorrow morning to go to the airport (crazy, I know). However, I am browsing the internet instead. I happened upon these on Design*Sponge, my fav design blog, and thought they were so cool that I must share. 

Korean artist Yeondoo Jung took children's drawings and turned them into real-life pictures. I just thought they were so pretty and it made me think how amazing a child's imagination is. They also made me wonder, as I actually do fairly often, why as we get older we no longer play pretend or create stories in our heads like we used to. Some of my most fond memories of childhood are of playing mermaids with Molly Shameless. Sometimes I still want to.

Anyways, I have so much to share as I've been in Kansas City and Colorado the past week or so, but I'm leaving for New Jersey tomorrow, so it could be a while before my next post. I'll explain later. For now I'm gonna try to get as much sleep as I can before jetting to LAX in 5 hours. 

Smile for me, baby. 

-LoLita

pretty pretty princess

A friend came over not too long ago and was sporting such fetching accessories and the loveliest hairstyle that I had to snap a few photos. 

When it gets hot like it has been, I tend to throw my long hair up in a messy bun or sloppy-looking pony tail. It is nice to be reminded that there are unique and very pretty looking alternatives in the world of up-do's. 

Smile for me, baby.

-Molly Shameless

guy time: perfect pieces

It is true that the men's fashion realm is not necessarily as outrageous or exciting (this being my own observation/opinion, of course). This doesn't mean that mean cannot have unique and fun style. Though they might have less options and articles to work with, guys have definitely been workin' it. 

My brother recently purchased this tres cool french-collar shirt at Goodwill when we were shopping together, and I was interested to see how he incorporated it into an outfit. This outfit seems effortless to me without being the least bit boring. The accent of the watch is particularly pleasant...keeping it simple. Sometimes when you have the right pieces you don't have to over-do it, ya know?

Shirt- Goodwill

Jeans- Element

Shoes- Creative Recreation

Watch- Relic

So ya, let's hear it for the boys.

And smile for me, baby.

-Molly Shameless

sick sick sick!

If ever a certain word is of specific importance, I always say it three times in a row.

ie: 

I am sick, sick, sick.

It's time to work, work, work.

If we stay out here, we're going to freeze, freeze, freeze!

I think I get it from Eloise.

Anyway, I am currently on hiatus at my house with a terrible case of tonsillitis and I will break

 down my experience for you quickly:

•It started Sunday night ("guys, my throat kinda hurts").

•I waited until Tuesday to go to the doctor.

•The doctor gives me meds that not only do not work, but also cause me to break out all over my body.

•I cannot eat anything, because it feels like swallowing razorblades.

•I am taking meds on an empty stomach and wake up feeling hammered in the middle of the

 night.

Summary: I am pretty much les mis.

And so, I can only live via the internet and make up a pretend life for myself. In this pretend life I am frolicking on the beach in hot bikini, courtesy Victoria's Secret:

I am also going out for a sexy hot date with Sufjan Stevens wearing this outfit from Forever21:

Ahhh...to dream...

Smile for me, baby.

-Molly Shameless

B-A-B-Y, would you be my baby?

Today was lovely. Elbow is healed and wrist is doing nicely. I opted for a purple cast, which is so nice, but my elbow is so sore. I have to do these painful extension exercises. Later, a wonderful pre-birthday dinner and cigar with my daddy. Now to start getting ready to leave for camp on Thursday! So excited but so much to do...

Romper and shoes: Target

Cumberbun: Vintage

Currently listening to The Brunettes. So good. 

Smile for me, baby.

-LoLita