INSPIRED BY: WILDFOX 'BLUE LAGOON' LOOK BOOK

Brrr!! It's cold, and snowing in Atlanta (what??) so I've been mining the interweb for warm inspiration. I'm officially obsessed with Wildfox's latest lookbook, aptly titled 'The Wildfox Lagoon'. If you've ever seen the movie 'The Blue Lagoon' you know first hand the wanderlust natural flowing hair, sun kissed skin and ship wrecked style can inspire.

This lookbook makes me feel like I would totally be fine being shipwrecked, as long as I had a good hair brush and a flower crown.

xoxo - Erica

WARM WISHES: FESTIVAL STYLE

It's below freezing here in Atlanta, which is pretty much unheard of. But instead of catching the winter blues, all I can do is day dream about the warm weather to come this spring: this amazing spring, that will bring music, fun and trips with friends - you guessed it, it's music festival season! 

It's my favorite time of year, for obvious reasons. I love live music and I love fashion, and everything goes at a festival environment, it's the ultimate place to experiment with clothes and accessories you could never wear anywhere else. So, while I'm indoors warming up under a blanket as I write this post, I'm letting my mind wander to warmer days, and I'm shopping for three distinct festival looks, that fortunately, you can shop below! 

1. Laid Back Babe 

1. Straw Hat

2. Sandals

3. Viscose Crop Top

4. H&M Jewelry

5. Etsy Handmade High Waisted Jean Shorts

2. Femme and Festive 

1. Floppy Hat in Wool

2. Aztec Swim Top 

3. Sandals

4. Maxi Skirt

3. Rocker Chic 

1. Aztec Kimono

2. Tribe Pattern Black Tank Top

3. Converse

4. Black Bandana

5. Black Bikini

6.  H&M Jewelry

What's your favorite look, and do you plan on attending any festivals this year? 

Stay warm loves! 

xoxo - Erica 

MOVING ON UP: KITCHENS

So our lease is up this April and we're finally moving into the city, (ITP as they say in Atlanta). Which will mean being in walking distance to some of our favorite eateries and not having to worry about having 'too much fun' at a concert and having to throw a hundo (that's how the cool kids say one hundred dollars) at Uber. Plus, it's going to help me succeed at resolution numero trés.

One of our 'must haves' on our check list for our next place to call home is an updated kitchen with character. I've collected some inspiration photos of those kitchens on my 'kitchen' Pinterest board and thought I'd share my favorites for all to see.

See what I mean? Great character, great appliances, a great mixture of modern with natural wood that gives it a timeless feel. Hopefully, we can find kitchens similar to these on our quest to find our next home!

Sources: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

xoxo - Erica

WEDDING CANDIDS

While we wait for our final wedding photos to be delivered on DVD, here are some beautiful details and moments guest captured of our special day. Hope you're enjoying the new year and sticking to your resolutions.

xoxo - Erica

DYING FOR: GRAY PULLOVER-OVER PLAID

I'm sure this has happened to all of us before. You're scrolling through Pinterest, minding your own business when BAM, the perfect outfit appears. Something that takes your breath away, and just like that your mind is wandering off to the concert you'll wear it to, and how you'll accessorize and how amazing it's going to look in pictures. 

Then. Something horrible happens. You click on the link to find that said item is sold out. Your heart breaks into a million pieces, your dreams lay in shambles at your feet. But wait... ingenuity arrives. 

You're not the type to sit around crying over spilled milk or devastated over the ghost of fashion desires past. No sir. You've got the power of H&M, and with it you find an outfit not only mirroring the one you wanted but with more bang for your buck. Because, you, you are a true fashionista one that doesn't believe in the binds of 'sold-out' or 'out-of-stock'. You are the creator of your destiny. 

Long live fashion ingenuity. 

Long live you. 

1. Skinny Low Jeans - $40

2. Sweatshirt - $5

3. Plaid Shirt - $25 

xoxo - Erica 

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BOLTS & ARROWS

Welcome to my first post of the year! I'm so excited to be on the second blank page of the 365 page book that will be 2014. 2013 was the year I got a new lastname, met my idol (Brandon Flowers) and traveled to places I'd never been before (New York, Chicago, Las Vegas to name a few). So 2014 has some HUGE shoes to fill, and, in attempt to keep myself honest I'm going to list all of my resolutions here. I've made 14 (it just seemed to make sense.. considering). So here they are in all their glory, my 2014 New Year resolutions:

1. Get In Shape. 
Eating healthy has not been my strong suit, especially since our wedding in November. So, my plan is to stick to mostly Paleo, clean eating and exercise at least 5 days a week. My goal: feeling good and looking good.

2. Blog Regularly. 
Blogging regularly has to be the hardest thing ever. I've had this blog since the beginning of last year and I still haven't stuck to routine. So, this year is the year I blog religiously.

3. Get to know Atlanta. 
If I'm going to live here I need to know as much about the city as possible. I want to be the type of person that can tell you the best places to shop, eat, see in my city. I'm a military brat so I've never really been 'from' anywhere, so why not grow where you're planted?

4. Visit New Orleans 
I've always wanted to go and I have plans to go there in April, so this should be a fairly easy resolution to keep.

5. Vacation Somewhere Tropical
Now that I've vacationed in the desert, I'm ready for some of that pretty clear blue water, white sand and fruity drinks.

6. Go to Las Vegas for Life is Beautiful Festival.
It was just so much fun last year, and it's always nice to have an excuse to get back to Nevada.

7. Look Good Everyday, or At Least Try.  
This might sound weird, but I work from home. So sometimes it gets easy to walk around in your pajamas and leggings, but it ain't exactly 'hot' and I always feel better putting on a fresh face and throwing on jeans, like I can take on the world.

8. Stay In Touch More. 
I want to put more effort into staying in touch with family and friends this year. There's nothing better than knowing you made someones day just from picking up the phone or sending a gift and remembering their special day.

9. Cook More 
Lucky me got stainless steel pots and pans for Christmas, and I plan on using them to cook some amazing dishes.

10. Be an Asset to My Company
If you're going to do anything, do it with passion and make a difference, especially if you're going to spend 40 hours a week doing it.

11. Read More
I think this says it all, how could reading do you wrong. If it wasn't for reading I wouldn't have the amazing knowledge of Harry Potter and Twilight... and deeper stories like that of the Alchemist and The Power of Now. Reading just makes you better, and 2014 is the year to be the best I can be.

12. Find a Staple Look 
Once you've settled on a look, how you'd like to wear or cut your hair, or even what type of makeup you'd like to wear everyday, it makes getting ready and looking good easy-peasy. It all comes down to logistics, the more you do it the easier and bettter it becomes.

13. Make a New Friend
I've been so lucky to meet some amazing people in 2013 that I can't even imagine life without, so I'm hoping to add to the list - but you should always go for quality over quantity - so as long as I make just one new friend I know I'm spreading my wings and getting to know people. Granted, if I make 10, I won't be disappointed.

14. Host More Parties and Get Togethers
Because who doesn't want to be the hostess with the most-est? Complete with decked out bar carts paper straws and delectable treats? Correct. No one. Nobody doesn't want to have awesome parties. I rest my case.

So what are your resolutions for the New Year?

XOXO - Erica