Don't get Carried Away

Hey! Hi! How are ya! Sorry for sucha long time no see over here on the blog. I must let you in on a little secret..I was swept away by NYC livin' for the past couple of days, hence my absence here. Something so magical happened to me while I was in the city, it was totally unexpected and out of nowhere...I acted like a total girl. Any thoughts on what this could be?! Well if the title of this post doesn't give it away, I guess I'll just tell you :) It was a typical New York Saturday filled with brunch, shopping in Soho and one long relaxing lunch with much needed cocktails (my favorite!).

At Morandi in the West Village..yum!

After lunch we decided to take a leisurely stroll through the west village when we just happened upon it. Yes, Carrie Bradshaw's stoop. I died. My inner sixteen-year-old self was back in an instant...I never thought out of all the streets in new york, we'd casually come across this stoop. 

 Perry Street, NYC

I know, it's silly to be such a fan-girl but it really was fantastic. There were girls of all ages and nationalities gathered round this unforgettable landmark of Sex and the City. How wonderful is it that one show can bring together so many different groups of people on one new york street?! To say it was a great afternoon is an understatement.

Gals by the stoop.

Have you ever seen Carrie's stoop? Let us know in the comments below.

Hunter

A Night in Louisville

Last night we got a group together to take a scenic ride over to Louisville for the night. We went to see one of my favorite bands, Iron & Wine. It was a lovely evening filled with old friends, new friends, great beer and even better music. It was truly an ideal summer night, it took no time to plan and happened in an instant..the best.  These are the times, y'all..I hope you're having a wonderful start to summer.

#selfie

best place on earth

sam beam, himself

the crew

So tell me, what have you been doing so far this summer??

hunter

Gobi Straps

Happy Monday, everybody! We just got the coolest accessory in store and it's going live over at www.bluetiquecheapchic.com today! Enter: The Gobi Strap. They are croakies with a bottle opener attached..can we say thank the heavens?! This in any tailgaters dream...also it;s perfect for the boat, the pool, Sundays and just about everything else in-between! We've attached a video below to show you how they work and I must say, they're pretty perfect for cinco de mayo as well :) Stop by and grab yourself a pair today!

Cheers,

Hunter

Hook

If you aren't convinced that Emma Stone is one of the cutest girls ever (which we can't believe, btw), then your mind must be changed. Please watch the video below as she and Jimmy Fallon host a lip syncing competition..you will die (in a good way). 

enjoy this beautiful tuesday!

Eat, Drink and be Merry

A couple months ago, I shared a video from Rick Mereki and his travels across eleven countries equaling 38,000 miles (#Swoon). The point of the video being MOVE. On this journey he also documented the cuisine (#Eeeeeeats) from the 44 day adventure. He made it into a video and I must say, it's ahmazing. If you love food, you'll love this video and it's the perfect time of year to get creative in the kitchen. So get inspired, y'all! I'll be sharing more of Mereki's videos soon...they're all so wonderful! Until then, enjoy and happy hump day.

Don't all of these dishes look heavenly?! I think so, too.

hunter

Crushing Coachella

I'm sure you all know...the first weekend of Coachella ended yesterday and if you're anything like me, you love all the fashion this festival brings out. It's amazing. Flower crowns, crochet and cut-offs are among the best trends for 2014 and I must say, there were some real winners from the opening weekend. Below I've posted my six favorite looks I've seen thus far, I'm sure I'll come across more as the day goes on..but don't forget about this upcoming weekend. So if you're one of the lucky ones going or if it's going to be warm in your 'hood this weekend, we say make it Coachella themed. Relax, have fun and always, stay stylish. Happy Monday, Friends!

So tell me, Which one of these 'fits would you wear? 

I know, I know..it's a hard choice.

xoxo,

hunter

A Tour of the British Isles

I don't know about y'all but I'm fascinated with the United Kingdom and it seems to be a little heightened at the moment. Maybe it's because Wills and Kate + Prince George are touring New Zealand or maybe it's because one of my besties is currently residing in Scotland. Whatever it may be, I dig the English accent (I think most girls can agree with me on that one). Dialect coach, Andrew Jack can speak like a native of everywhere within the United Kingdom. It. Is. Amazing. Watch below and see for yourself. Enjoy!

If you could visit any of these places, where would you go?!

xoxo,

hunter

happy monday

Oh hello, Monday, how we've missed you. If y'all are anything like me today, you're exhausted and ready for Friday again. I don't know about you but March Madness has been crazy fun for the ladies at Bluetique in Lexington, let's just say, we're all a little sleepy. The only thing I think we're excited about is that today is the last day of March. Yippee!! Anywho, we hope you aren't as tired as us, but if you are, we know one thing. Coffee makes it better. Happy Monday, Y'all!!

Currently wishing this was the truth.

I'm really relating with this cute pup.

But really, this is all we can do. 

xoxo,

hunter

The Endless Summer

Picture this: Palm trees swaying in the breeze, blue skies and Lana Del Rey serenading you through the morning beats of waves on the shore. Pretty perfect, huh? I think so, too. We just got back from our annual mid-March beach getaway and I must say, it may have been the best vacation ever. The weather was, well, wonderful and the company...even better. Looking back on it now, it seems like a dream and a world away..don't you wish you could stay forever? I do. I think vacations are the perfect time to be you and let loose and really connect with yourself. After all, you are laying poolside all day and you have to think about something. I often found my thoughts flowing with the wind as well as racing with thoughts about the adventure I was reading about at the time. A time to put things in perspective and enjoy every second of your life. So refreshing..vacating your life for a week! Now it's back to the grind and I'm excited for all that's still to happen this year..so much left to do and it's finally spring!! Below you'll find a few snapshots from our trip..I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Happy Friday, Y'all!

xoxo,

Hunter

   

Fuel the Fire

So, I love yoga. I think it's the best. I find it a creative way to express yourself as well as really connect with yourself, whether it be spiritual or not. That's what I love about Tara Stiles, she represents what yoga is for you and how it makes you feel. Stiles doesn't play by the rules, she accepts her body as a gift and only moves in a way that's comfortable and suitable for her. Tara says: "No matter what you're doing in life, there are no rules. You can do anything that you can dream of." Boom. Dreams people, it's the stuff life is made of. So as a little Tuesday inspiration, you'll find a video below of Stiles and how she created her business..it started as something she loves to do. I think she's wonderful and I hope you do, too :)

xoxo,

Hunter

Arcade Fire

Happy Friday, y'all! Last night a few of my closest gals and I started the weekend a little early. We decided to treat ourselves and get all dressed up and head on over to Louisville to see Arcade Fire. Now y'all know I wouldn't waste your time with this unless this has something to do with goals/daydreaming. That's what Arcade Fire is all about. With Lyrics like "you're dreams are the only thing that save ya" seems pretty accurate, because isn't it everyone's goal to turn their dreams into reality? All in all it was a super fun/upbeat/inspiring show. Music does speak to the soul, nothing like a little sparkle to kick off the weekend. Here are some pictures from our evening. 

It's Friday and it's finally nice outside..roll the window down and jam.

Currently Pinning

Happy hump day, loves! I hope this week is flying by for you, it sure is for me :) I've been lost in pinterest lately and I wanted to share some of my favorite finds with you. As always, below will be a wonderful mix of photographs from all over the internet. They're full of mystery, inspiration and may cause daydreaming <3

Enjoy!

     

                                           

xoxo,

hunter

Fun(ny) Fashion!

People always ask me, "Whitney, what is your perspective on fashion and style?" Ok, so I have never, EVER been asked that. But, because I have daydreamed about being a stand-in for an unavailable female celebrity on talk shows and press junkets, I have an answer. It would simply be: don't take what you wear too seriously.

Don't get me wrong. I seriously love clothes. In fact, I like looking at clothes more than the process of putting an outfit together and actually dressing in them. That being said, I tend to dress for the mood that I'm in. So, if I was allowed, I could be found in a full sweatsuit decorated in Dorito crumbs on a daily basis. But because I do have to be seen in public occasionally, I like to dress in what makes me happy. 

Come! Let's take a quick journey into my closet so I can show you some of my favorite endorphin-producing pieces...

Here's a lovely little number I think that every aspiring 90's female comic should have. It may look a little dated, but I swear that when paired with a cute, floral mini dress, it's *almost* on-trend. But if I do find myself feeling out of place while wearing "old goldie," I know that I can always turn to annoying my friends with attempts at observational stand up. I mean really...what's the deal with all of these Bigfoot shows?!  Wah, wah.

While these shirts aren't inherently funny, the fact that I own upwards of 8 (there's at least 3 in the wash and 2 more hiding somewhere on the floor), is kind of humorous. Simply referred to as "the big shirts" in the Bluetique office, these tops are a girl's best friend and we are all addicted. They're easy to layer and ridiculously soft and comfortable. They are a socially acceptable relative of the Snuggie. They are my fashion drug of choice, and there's no way I'm stopping at 8! (SPOILER ALERT: Bluetique will be stocked with these for Spring! We're talking pastel big shirts; striped big shirt; big shirts for days! So be on the lookout before I hoard them all!)

Lastly, we have this guy. He called to me one day from a rack at the Goodwill; mistakenly placed in the crocheted quilt section. No label. No tag. I think his creator was going for 80's Bill Cosby, and just kept going. He's big, bright, bulky, and loud. And I love him!

So there you have it. Thanks for taking this funny fashion journey with me. Keep it real. And keep it real fun!