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Dirty 30’s Moodboard

So the whole idea behind our 30th birthdays was that we were going to celebrate by traveling to Europe. No big parties, no big hoopla. Yeah, I always have a hard time doing low key. It’s just not my style. 😉

After some thought, I decided I was still going to celebrate my big 3-0 after all. Although nothing out of this world, I am planning a very fun fiesta at our home. Although I don’t have a theme per say, I will be hosting a pool party “to wash away the dirty in my 30’s,” in our hopefully (at that time) renovated pool. I want a cute and kitschy vibe going – very outdoor BBQ-esque, complete with cocktails in mason jars, paper straws, bunting, great music, hula hoop competitions and a DIY photobooth. And color, color, color!

1. 30 Mylar balloon
2. Hula hoop competition
3. Photobooth mustache props
4. Anthropologie bikini
5. Confetti System
6. Personalized cake banner
7. Fun DIY headdresses
8. Polka dot bunting
9. Paper pinwheels
10. Ice cream sandwiches
11. Mason jar drinks
12. Pom cupcake toppers
13. Mini Sofia champagne – {coupon codes}

I’m hoping to tackle a lot of DIY projects for the party and really make it my own, after all, I have 6 months to plan away! I really like the whole playful, youthful theme (guess I do have a theme after all!) for my 30th birthday, as I still feel as vibrant and full of life as I did back when I turned 21. Possibly, even more. I look back at my past with nostalgia and so many happy memories, and embrace my future with open arms, full of hope and excitement.

Happy Hump Day: Jim Sturgess

Although I wasn’t very impressed with Across the Universe (the film, the soundtrack is one of my favorites), I was with cutie Jim Sturgess, who played Jude. He’s British, is in a band and writes poetry. Be still, my beating heart. His breakout role was in 2007’s Beatles tribute, Across the Universe, but he has several films lined up that seem very promising, including One Day, co-starring Anne Hathaway. Aside from his acting career, he also continues to pursue music. He has written music for several films and is the band, Tragic Toys, with his longterm girlfriend (boo, hiss), Mickey O’Brien, who you might know as the keyboardist for the fun electropop group, La Roux. Wanna check out his tunes? Visit his Myspace page!

Jim, feel free to serenade me any day!

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Ban.do Beauties!

I’m a recent convert to the church of Ban.do. My newly undying love came with my purchase of their sequined heart shoe clips during the holidays. I absolutely adore their bright, glittery and girly accessories. It definitely doesn’t hurt that their shoots to promote their adorable products are styled spot on – appealing to the sparkly 12-year-old princess in all of us.

For those brides-to-be, Ban.do also offers a lot of gorgeous, one of a kind headpieces for your big day, but I’m especially excited about their new line. Their over-sized bows, corsages, headbands and crystal shoe clips really make me swoon and have been released just in time for your Valentine’s Day celebrations! Now if only I had the guts to wear these out – you know I could rock those big, colorful bows! 😉

Quick edit: Ban.do is offering a coupon code until tomorrow night (2.2.11)! Enter sharkpig at checkout to get 15% off all new arrivals!