Sunday funday

Halle Berry's Hair for Interview Magazine

Happy holidays everyone!

Now that the year is winding down, it's time for me to prepare my life for 2014. I will probably do a post later about my resolutions and things I intend to keep them with, but for now all I can think about is hair. I'm in the process of growing it out and constantly in search for hairspiration! Now, I'm not sure if this is Halle Berry's real hair, but I don't really care. This might be the prettiest I've seen her in a while-- and she's Halle Berry.

Solange Knowles Appreciation Post

Let's all take a moment to fall in love with the younger Knowles sister. It's a total plus that her music is awesome, on top of her incredible afro-bohemian style. Swear to god, I'm getting braids because she makes them look so good. Bless.

Let's All Do Better

As September is drawing to a close, I'm regretting the lack of posts Alicia and Layla has presented this summer. I'm going to do better, America! Here is what inspired me:

Damn it, Nike! There's no harm is striving to do better today what you did yesterday. Baby steps.

SIX HARSH TRUTHS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON

'Don't get me wrong; who you are inside is everything -- the guy who built a house for his family from scratch did it because of who he was inside. Every bad thing you've ever done has started with a bad impulse, some thought ricocheting around inside your skull until you had to act on it. And every good thing you've done is the same -- "who you are inside" is the metaphorical dirt from which your fruit grows. 

But here's what everyone needs to know, and what many of you can't accept: 

"You" are nothing but the fruit. 

Nobody cares about your dirt. "Who you are inside" is meaningless aside from what it produces for other people.'

Read this. Over and over and over again. Then do something you want to be good at... over and over and over again.

Building a Bar: An Epic Poem

Graduating from college and becoming a full-fledge adult comes with responsibilities. There are many, most of them boring and unglamorous, but today we'll just focus on the glamorous. My favorite adult role that I have to play is hostess and being a good hostess means having a well-stocked bar. What's the point in coming over to your house if there's no booze in it? Am I right? No guest should feel like a lush and have to ask for a drink. That said, the best way to keep the libations flowing is to be prepared and have a decent set of drink-making materials and you're in business.

I'm not going to lie, it's kind of difficult to get your bar together all at once. Alcohol and supplies are expensive! On top of that, you'll probably start drinking before you have everything that just needs maintaining. With patience and care put into curating a perfect bar set-up, you'll wow all of your guests in no time.

Get fit, bb

I don't like working out. Let me repeat, I really don't like working out. Gym class in MIDDLE school was awful for me.. I would make up any kind of excuse to not participate. Anyway, music helps. Working out should be casual. As in, you shouldn't really think that much about the working out you're doing. This is something that runs in my family. Grandpa Mallatt enjoys long walks around anywhere (mall, usually) as long as he's not running. Working out that doesn't feel like working out, ya dig? I like pilates, because you're lying down the whole time; walking; riding the recumbent bike and reading magazines! However, I'm dating a marathon runner, so I should get into that cardio game. Here's what I've been doing:

WALK TO RUN program from Women's Health Mag-- get running.

These two go well together. I suggest you get in on it! Running isn't so bad. :)

Also, I am really interested in this cleanse. The point isn't to lose weight, though the author of the article says they lose a few. It's to recalibrate your body after a hectic and rich holiday season. Why not get all reset with delicious, in-season foods? I don't see why not. I've made several of the recipes and they are delicious. Mainly the Lemon-Fennel Relish, mm!

In the Navy

I recently painted My boyfriend, on his day off, recently painted our bedroom navy blue. It is a color I picked out after being inspired by J. Crew's creative director Jenna Lyons' chalk black bedroom, something I've been worshipping since the first time I've seen it.

At first he was worried, but since we had two gallons of the stuff, we had to commit. Two coats later, it's amazing! I'll be sure to post pics once it's finished, but for now I can only provide you with some inspiration. Enjoy!

apartment therapy

Carrie Bradshaw's bedroom in Sex and the City

An awesome bathroom.

Joan Didion: The Efficient Traveler

Speaking of traveling and packing well, here is some inspiration for preparing for your summer travels!