Sexy Nails

Speaking of adorable, how pretty is this glitter ombre manicure? Michelle always has such fun ideas when it comes to nails! For the gold finish she used Orly glitz & glamour polish with loose glitter and for the metallic look she went with Santee polish and Deborah Lippmann's glitter. Sparkly, sexy and fun...perfect combination for a night out! Aren't they amazing? Darlings, which of those two would you try? And for what occasion? xo

P.S: Here are the instructions.

French Girl Crush

Have you ever worn a seersucker skirt? I remember having one in high school and loving the thin, cool and comfy feel of it. This French cutie just brought those memories back with her oh-so-adorable mini, pastel nail polish, Paul & Joe frames and tucked in tee. What a breezy and fun summer look! Sweets, what do you think? xo

(photo by SFS)

Home Inspiration: Bathroom art

I used to be on the fence about hanging my favourite art prints in the bathroom. I worried that they might get damaged from all the hot steam and humidity. That was until the day I saw this incredible bathroom art wall. So now I have two of my precious French prints above the bathroom sink and my teeth brushing routine got that much more fun! Darlings, how do you feel about bathroom art? Do you have photos, prints or cards hanging above your tub? xo

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(photo via wish!)

Tote Bag Giveaway

Today's giveaway is from Fabric & Handle, a beautifully designed bag-heaven. Their mission is to create bags that not only look awesome but also feel natural. All their designs are truly timeless and very durable. Salinya, the designer is offering you a chance to win a tote shopping bag. You can choose between three of their newest designs: the Adele, the Aida or the Alita tote. It's a hard pick as they all are fantastic!! I’m totally smitten with this one! (with a light tan regular strap). Perfect piece to stroll around the city with:)

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit  Fabric & Handle webshop and let us know which bag would you choose if you won. A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday night. Good luck! xo

For  extra entries:

Follow exPress-o on Twitter, tweet about the giveaway, like Fabric & Handle on Facebook, join exPress-o group on Facebook, sign up for Fabric & Handle newsletter (top right corner of the page) or post about your favourite piece from their shop and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

Chocolate Covered Beer Marshmallows

Oh my goodness, how scrumptious are those beer marshmallows? Jenny is a true "marshmallowist" in my eyes! She had a brilliant idea of substituting water for beer while making marshmallows and dunking them in both milk chocolate and dark chocolate but that is not all. She also topped them off with some salty pretzel crumbles for a lovely balance of sweetness and saltiness. Jenny says you won't taste the beer, instead you might get a hint of maltyness. She wanted to create fluffy vanilla pillows with a slight reminder of that "college taste" by bringing back old memories of kissing boys with beer breath. :) Sweet! xo

P.S: Recipe here.
P.P.S: Stay tuned for an awesome Giveaway!!!

(photos by Jenny via Lovely Little Things)

Bang-tastic

I was just about to grow out my bangs and then I saw this perfectly messy and easy hairdo with the most adorable fringe:) Sweets, are bangs hard to resist for you too? xo

(photo via 16house via I want your hair)

Are your parents happily married or divorced?

As I mentioned before my dad brought lots of old photos and today I would love to share a few vintage shots that make my heart skip a beat!

When I was about 1,5 years old my parents separated and as you can imagine I don't remember a thing. These photos are my only memories of them being together. Don't they look adorable?

To tell you the truth, looking at them now, I feel their marriage was always destined to fail, as they are complete opposites - and not in a way where opposites attract :) Fortunately for all of us, the divorce was really smooth and even sort of peaceful. They both remarried shortly after and are still married to their second spouses. To everybody's surprise, they became one of those few couples who actually has stayed friends, even after all these years. They meet regularly for coffees, family events and talk on the phone about their children and grandkids.

So darlings, let's chat...Are your parents happily married or divorced? Did they remarry? How old were you when they separated? How was that for you? xo

Fashion Trend: Slouchy Sweater

The 80's slouchy short knit sweaters are back this season! They are perfect for those chilly evenings or windy days when you want to bare your legs in shorts or a skirt but stay warm on top at the same time. Comfortable and effortless look with a hint of sophistication! I'm sold:) Darlings, will you rock this trend this summer? What would you pair it up with? xo

P.S: Sweet family photos coming up!

(photos by The Sartorialist via Dreaming of Palm Trees)

Monday Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is from Elisabeth Michael, an amazing handmade home décor boutique full of cozy decorative pillows and drapes. Liz, the designer is offering you a chance to win this corn yellow slub pillow. You can choose between three sizes: 16, 18 or 20 inches. How adorable is this pop of yellow? This new pillow will surely make your sofa happy this summer :).

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit  Elisabeth Michael webshop and let us know your favourite piece. The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday night. Good luck! xo

For  extra entries:

Follow exPress-o on Twitter, follow Liz on Twitter, join exPress-o group on Facebook, follow Liz's blog or tweet about the giveaway and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

Also, Liz is offering 20% off on all orders on her site till the end of June!! Yay:)

Daydreaming

Good morning, sweets! Today, I'm daydreaming about a breezy walk down the blue bell woods in the English countryside. Listening to birds' morning chatter, enjoying the fresh smell of the forest and the blue bells. How incredible are these photos? What are you daydreaming about this Monday? xo

P.S: Stay tuned for a cozy giveaway!

(photos by Gethin Thomas)

Giveaway Winner

Drum rolls, please!!!
The winner of the $25 Acute Designs gift certificate giveaway is Oh, My Darling.

Ps: Thank you all for playing...New giveaway is coming later today.

Have a sunkissed weekend!

My sweet darlings, what are you up to this weekend? Yay to summer and thank you for all your amazing comments this week. I love reading them:) On Sunday Balazs and I are driving up to the mountains for a birthday party. I'm baking brownies for the occasion. Tomorrow night I'm hoping to catch Bridemaids (did you see it?). I heard it's hilarious! Have a sunkissed weekend, sweets and here a few great posts from around the web! Enjoy.

Nautical heaven. The waves quilt stole my heart!

Michelle Obama is so beautiful.

Simple and oh so lovely.

I made those fudge popsicles last night and they were delicious!

Top 16 best NYC ice creams.

Oh those boys!!

Dream bathroom. That sink is incredible, isn't it?

I'm smitten wih her hair colour. So adorable:)

I see yellow. Such a wonderful lamp!

DIY floral garland, perfect for summer parties.

Do it yourself: striped and geometric totes.

One incredible tattoo...wow.

Strawberries are good for you.

So fun...let's play with trash!

Those book sculptures blow my mind.

Awww...

Also, there are two more days left to enter the Acute Designs giveaway!

See you Monday morning. Love! xo

(photo via Modern Hepburn)

This Week's Gems

This fan leaves dress is one of my favourites from the new E.M. India collection! It looks so comfy and has the cutest pattern...

I want to frame this cool print by Sartoris Jean-Christophe!! So summery:)...

I'm loving Rebecca's style! Perfect weekend outfit for a bike ride or a picnic in the park, don't you think? (And those stripes)...

How sweet is this necklace? Pinwheels remind me of childhood:)...

Bridesmaid dress perfection! Can you imagine how amazing would the wedding look?...

I adore understated jewelry! This bow bracelet and this...

..three pearl ring would made charming everyday pieces!...

Make coffee in style! A treat not just for the tastebuds but also for your eyes.

Darlings, happy Friday! What caught your eye this week? Any great buys? xo

Omelette Perfection

Darlings, do you like eggs? Balazs and I are mighty obsessed with them lately! Last night he made a spinach and feta omelette for two and we watched Last night with Keira Knightley (I adore her British accent). The recipe is really uncomplicated and if you are not a fan of feta, you can always replace it with a cheese of your choice. Like my Balazs would say, a perfect meal for the soul :). So, what's your favourite egg dish? What do you eat your omelette with? Ham, mushroom, cheese or you rather go with plain? xo

P.S: Recipe here.
P.S: Also, dippy eggs and soldiers! Yum:)

(photos by Erin)

Thursday Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from Acute Designs, an accessories boutique full of beautifully handcrafted headbands, hair pins, earrings and shoes clips. Each piece is inspired by all things vintage and chic. Gina, the designer is offering you a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to her shop. I love wearing cute hair accessories during summer!! This headband would be so perfect for a romantic dinner or a wedding and this set of hair pins would keep your hair up during hot summer days.

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit Acute Designs and let us know your favourite piece. A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday night. Good luck! xo

For extra entries:

Follow exPress-o on Twitter, join my exPress-o group on Facebook, follow Gina’s blog, like her on  Facebook, sign up for Acute Designs newsletter or tweet about the giveaway and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

Zara’s Street Style

Darlings, how you seen Zara’s street style tumblr already? I promise you’ll be obsessed with it as I am! I love that they photograph people wearing their clothes and I’m planning to recreate all four of those looks above. Aren’t they pretty? xo

P.S: Stay tuned for Giveaway Thursday!

(via A Merry Mishap)

Dog eyes

Photographer Martin Usborne shot a very interesting series entitled Mute: Silence of Dogs in Cars where he tried to reflect on his childhood experience. Whenever his parents left him in the car, he used to have this terrifying feeling that no one would ever come back to pick him up. He used dogs as his subjects because their expressive eyes capture those same emotions he had as a child. Although the photos feel very real and sad, the series was shot in a studio with special lighting. I feel he was able to create the atmosphere of despair and isolation. I've never been left alone as a child but I remember being scared of dark rooms. My dad always left a little light on for the night so I could sleep well. Sweets, what were you afraid of as a child? xo

(via British Jurnal of Photography)