1.30.2011

...these are a few of my favorite things...

I've been really thinking a lot about the future of this blog and the direction it will take once I'll have the time to work more on it! (3 weeks left from corporate life! :) I feel like sometimes I'm all over the place and I should streamline the content a bit more. The main focus is and will be fashion, personal style and photography and I decided to do a cocktail post once a week mixing everything else I loved that week together into a delicious blend of everythingness. So as one of my all time favorite happy song from "The Sound of Music" says... these are a few of my favorite things this week! :)

1. Golden nails

I am obsessed with everything golden and this nail polish is not an exception either.

2. Instax Mini

 I'm seriously thinking about joining the 365 project and as a little extra I might just do that with an Instax Mini 7 or 50S. They are the new polaroids, except they produce smaller, businesscard like images! Cute!

3. A Beautiful Mess

 I LOVE this girl!!!

4. Vintage Effects

The secret of vintage looking photos revealed! :)

5. French Onion Soup

I made it for the 3rd time in 2 weeks! Of course without the bread or the cheese! :) Detox has been great and to be honest I almost forgot that I'm on a detox by the end of week 2. Overall I lost 2.5 kgs but I feel so much lighter and cleaner! I have now the power to say no to junk food and sweets and I'll continue my journey until I reach my goal!

6. YSL ring
The gold/blue is my favorite. :)

7. Vintage swimsuits


I adore the complete Modcloth vintage swimsuit collection, but this one must be my absolute favorite. I'm really counting the days till summer! I have the feeling that it will be an amazing one! :)

8. 70's floppy hats


I found the exact same one on sales :) Cannot wait to wear it!


9. CLICK Magazine


I read it from the first page to the last! Full of great photography tips!

10. THIS quote

Have a chilly Sunday Girls (and boys)! :)


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55 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    All the things you've mentioned that I know of I love too! I'll definitely be giving the others a peek. That nail polish is INCREDIBLE!

    ♥ www.blahblahbecky.co.uk

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Agree with all points! :D

    xx
    M.

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  3. EmmaJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    agreed! yum to the french onion soup, and oh i really want a floppy hat like that one

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  4. Rene BraunJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Your Posts always make me smile!!! Love Your blog:))

    WWW.RENEBRAUN.COM

    You are welcome to visit my blog too! I'm participating in competition and could win a flight to Rome! Please leave a comment and help me win! Thanks!!!

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  5. Lauren at KeepItSweetJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    That nail polish is amazing!! The bathing suit is so cute, too.

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  6. ElizabethJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I did a post a week ago, inspired by the same song! -> http://rosalilium.blogspot.com/2011/01/hills-are-alive.html

    Love a good list!

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  7. LucíaJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    So cute blog!
    Would u like follow me and follow u?
    XX
    thankss!
    http://diorblessyou.blogspot.com/

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  8. Behind the LashesJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Nails are AMAZING, I'd be addicted to painting them gold if I had that shade lol. Great quote too!

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  9. Joll BurrJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    great post, the nails are gorgeous!

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  10. m_bJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    gabby, GREAT picks my dear!
    question: what is that photo program? very cool!
    i was so sad when polaroids disappeared but that instax is SO COOL!

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  11. Sabby VJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Love that golden nailpolish:)
    It will glam up any outfit!
    Check out my giveaway.

    Sabrina
    http://missworkingirl.blogspot.com/

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  12. LauraJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    What a great post filled with wonderful things! That quote is wonderful and I want to frame it somewhere. I have been drooling over YSL rings lately too. I think the pink and gold is my favorite. Just curious, how do you make french onion soup without the cheese? You should post the recipe :)

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  13. Bren HerreraJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    this is so awesome. i love the YSL rings. Love the floppy hats, as I have a whole bunch!! Aren't they just so fabulous?? and, congrats on the detox. i need to do one. i love how you said you feel so much cleaner. that's wonderful so good luck on the continued effort! Nice to meet you! Would love to follow each other!

    Hugs and happy sunday!

    Bren-
    B So Chic!
    http://www.bsochic.blogspot.com

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  14. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    OMG!
    LOVEEEEEE the nails <33

    xoxo*

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  15. aleJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    oh my, i need that nail polish it is gorgeous

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  16. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    @ Marissa & A La Moda et Plus... I included the links in the text :)

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    i can't pick just one thing i like on this list! LOVE the nail polish, YSL ring, polka dot bathing suit, and of coarse that adorable camera!! happy sunday!

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  18. Laura @ The World Looks RedJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    THE NAILPOLISH, I NEED IT. Man I really want to start detoxing. I'm eating healthier but I sin way too often.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    incredible post. I love seeing your favorite things! the gold nail polish is super glam, I love it too. Thanks for sharing, & happy chilly sunday to you as well :) xx

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  20. MiyanJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    i must know....where is this nailpolish from?? i have never seen gold! this quote is what i needed to read right now. thanks for posting!

    Miyan

    www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

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  21. LauraJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    your blog is wonderful! I'm following you!

    And I must say I also have an obsession for vintage swimsuits!

    -laura
    http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com

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  22. KaylaJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Did you steal my journal to make this list? I swear everything has been on my obsession list for a while now. Love it!


    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  23. TeodoraJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Gabby, I love the last quote. Where can I get it?
    Thanks

    Tedoora

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  24. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    @Teodora... sorry I don't know where I found it but for sure i'll put it on my wall! :)

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    ekkks! i love the gold nails too! plus, i love analog color. its such a easy tool to add a vintage effect to any image.

    thanks for visiting my blog. hope you're having a wonderful day!

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  26. jessicaraesommerJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I'm in love with the gold nail polish! I am addicted to gold accents and metal/jewerly. They even wander into my paintings lately...! :) Love

    xo Jessica Rae
    {lovely ugly design}
    http://lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com/

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Gold nail lacquer is awesome, statement nails I want, of course paired with those YSL arty ring that have been on my list for uhm? forever! ... Don't worry about what you'll post once you go back to corporate life, I'm pretty sure that with your amazing fashion sense, you'll come up with great posts! Can't wait to see, enjoy those 3 weeks left though! xo

    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  28. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    @CessOviedo... it's the other way around darling! I'll be free from corporate life in 3 weeks! :D

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  29. Ana / FashionflyJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Just found your blog, love it! I'm a new follower ;) + loving this post :)
    XX, Ana

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  30. PhuongJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    i love the gold nailpolish! Stunning!

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  31. Bekah McDuffieJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I am in LUST with the gold nail polish!!! Fabulous.
    I love the vintage suit too, been shopping around for a good one myself!

    I love your blog!!! I'm a new reader and a new blogger!

    Cheers, B

    Matters of Merrymaking

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  32. ilene @ muchloveillyJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    goodness, girl - i LOVED everything you listed. im always obsessed with a beautiful mess. elise is genius and inspiring! also love that golden nailpolish - and im swooning over that swimsuit! might have to visit modcloth um, now. ;)

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  33. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    great links Gabby, click click clicked :)

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  34. SjaarJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Some nice picks here. About the camera i didnt even know they excisted? Looks like a lot of fun. The YSL ring is gorgeous. Nice blog.

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  35. vicky h.January 31, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    love this! so inspirational!! can't wait for next week's :)

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

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  36. StyleMeBADJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I LOVEEE that nail polish!! Its so metallic...I want it!!! Awesome quote too!!!

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  37. YasmeenJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Eeeee! :D I love this post. So many cute things. Okay I have some questions!

    1. Which program do you use to make the vintage effect on pictures?

    2. Where can I get an INSTAX MINI!? :X

    It's adorable!

    Yasmeen
    Castle Fashion

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    such a lovely post...! great blog!


    xx
    http://inanothercornerofparadise.blogspot.com/

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  39. Amber SchmidtJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    This really makes me wish I had actual fingernails! Is it too late to start a stop-biting-them New Years resolution?

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  40. KcJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Love that saying at the end. Everything on there is great!! Looking forward to your new Posts love your blog :)

    Kc

    http://a-sparkley-silver-lining.blogspot.com/

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  41. Simply ColetteJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Love this selection! Some good things I need to check out. Cool camera, vintage pics, and gold nails! I love it :)

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  42. AngelaJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    French onion soup is definitely a weakness of mine! Those gold nails are fab! :)

    Better Than a Milk Mustache

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  43. CHLOE and JESSICAJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    this nail polish is AMAZING!! im obsessed! and love the paisley print blouse below so gorgeous
    xoxo

    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/
    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/

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  44. cecyliaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I have the coral version of that YSL ring :P

    I love your gold nail polish! Where is it from?! SO AMAZING!

    Love your blog- come and see mine :)

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  45. Claire KieferJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I want to know what that gold nail polish is RIGHT AWAY and where I can get it!!!!!!!!! Do you know what the name and/or brand is??

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  46. Joanne FaithJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I really like this post, all of these things you introduced me to made me just go like 'WOW!' The nail polish, the swim suit, the floppy hat... all I love!

    I hope it becomes clear to you what you want to do with your blog soon, always a tricky subject - but I think you are doing an awesome job as is!

    Joanne Faith xo

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  47. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    @YAsmeen.... The link for the photo editing is in the post but it's called Toycamera Analog and I saw the Instax Mini on Ebay, but I bet you can buy it through the Fuji website as well!

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    That gold nail polish is FAB!

    How much do those cameras run? Im interested in the 365 project myself.


    New to blogging so follow me :)
    http://jessicanicoletomlin.blogspot.com/

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  49. hautetherapy.comJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    A few things about this post:

    1- its my first time here - and NOT my last - LOVE IT and GREAT JOB (cute header too)

    2-that nail polish is SICK - check out my current fav which I am sure you will love at my blog: hautetherapy.com (slightly obsessed)

    3- I live by that quote even though I never read it before

    4-excellent tips on how to streamline your blog. I may use some of that strategy myself!

    kisses!!!!

    natasha

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  50. hautetherapy.comFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Just found out what that nail polish is: its from Minx (not YSL) NOT that you said it was, but that's what I thought initially. Hope you all go get it! I tried Sally Hansen Salon effects which I highly recommend!

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  51. LilaFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Loving the insta mini....how cool is that and the editing, perfect.

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  52. AnaitFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Love all of these, especially the YSL ring :)Happy Tuesday!

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  53. Oh, My DarlingFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Ooh, loving the idea of shiny gold nail polish! So fun!

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Love the nails. It is not nail polish it is Minx, it is like a soft sticker that you add to your nails. I bought it at Asos, but it has to be done by a professional, mine went terribly wrong... I'm no pro, lol!

    Loving the blog!

    Sara

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  55. NeekohFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    That gold nailpolish is kind of the best thing I've EVER seen.

    No joke.

    XXo,
    Neekoh

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