SNAPSHOTS: VEGAS, BABY

Holly Darling April 17, 2014

Ok, so, I had never been to Vegas before. But I love NYC with all the lights and craziness, so I figured - how different could Vegas be? Right? Um, yeah. Personally, I think Vegas is like NYC on steroids. And maybe it was just because we just spent a week out in the quiet desert, but Vegas was a bit overwhelming when we first arrived. So many people. So much going on. But we warmed up to it after a while. We walked the strip, stuffed our faces, tried our hand at some slots (no such luck), had muuuuultiple frozen hot chocolates at Serendipity, and saw a Cirque Du Soleil show. It was actually a lot of fun!

p.s - this is the last of our trip photos. Phew, we made it through!

BARE ARMS

Holly Darling April 16, 2014

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Man, are we still on road trip photos? I swear we’re almost done! We finished off the trip with a whole day and a half in Vegas. And this is what I wore to galavant around the city. It was so sunny and warm, bare arms never felt so good.

HOLLYDOLLY & UNCOMMON GOODS SPRING 2014 JEWELRY LOOKBOOK

Holly Darling April 15, 2014

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You guys, I’m so excited to share a fun project with you guys that I’ve been working on! I’ve teamed up with UnCommon Goods to showcase some of their handmade jewelry for their spring lookbook! I really love UnCommon Goods. I’ve bought many a gifts from them, and have even teamed up with them before for reviews. I truly believe in their unique, handmade philosophy, and love how they feature their artists.

So go check out the lookbook here!

ombre leaf earrings / ombre leaf necklace / leaf bracelet / sunflower necklace / rose necklace

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BIRTHDAY WISHLIST

Holly Darling April 14, 2014

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My birthday is coming up next week! Here’s a few things I am currently lusting after (especially that Fossil bag and watch!). You all know I love a good wish list :), and my birthday wish lists are always my favorite because its that time of year when I’m really craving warm weather items so hard. Spring and summer, I’m ready for you!

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

Holly Darling April 12, 2014

Boo is a star guy. Well, he’s a space guy. He’s always pointing out constellations and star names and planets to me. And I’ve shown you some of his moon photos before (1, 2), but while we on our trip he dabbled in a little star photography. We still have a lot of learning to do (a bore stable tripod and better lenses would probably help, too), but I still adore how these came out. You don’t get views like this near the city.

**all photos taken by Boo!

IN MY LIFE

Holly Darling April 11, 2014

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» As I mentioned yesterday, I’m really excited to now be working a few days a week at LOFT! So Boston friends, stop in at LOFT Prudential and say hi!

» Speaking of LOFT, they are getting in SO MANY pretty new items. I have my eyes on these pants (and matching trench!), this tee, and this skirt.

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» A few favorite Etsy treasuries featuring shopHollyDolly: one, two, three

» Have you seen Swedish Hasbeen’s new spring arrivals? They sent me over a pair of Savannahs, and I cannot WAIT to style them!

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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

Holly Darling April 10, 2014

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You guys, I started working at LOFT (prudential center. come visit me!) last week, and I’ve already made a few purchases with my discount. These pants came first. But can you blame me?! I think they’re so fantastic. And comfy. And a little crazy. Obviously, that is the perfect combo.

P.S - they don’t seem to be available online, but you should check out your local LOFT!

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shirt: Old Navy

pants: LOFT

scarf: thrifted

bracelet: shopHollyDolly

glasses: Warby Parker

iPhone case: JCrew (old)

ALL-AMERICAN ROAD TRIP: ARCHES

Holly Darling April 9, 2014

I don’t know why I’m going so out of order with all of these, but I am. So before Bryce and Zion, we spent a day and a half at Arches. We actually got up waaaay before sunrise to start our hike to Delicate Arch. In the dark. Now, I am already the least steady person on my feet. I’m clumsy. And I have no balance. So stumbling around in the dark on a rocky trail may have been one of my worst nightmares. But it was good we got started so early, because we were able to see a whole lot more of the park. Landscape Arch was one of my favorites!

ALL-AMERICAN ROAD TRIP: BRYCE CANYON & ZION NATIONAL PARK

Holly Darling April 8, 2014

Continuing on with road trip goodness…

We didn’t get to spend much time at this canyon, as we just stopped as we were passing through. But, even with the little time we spent there, I LOVED Bryce Canyon. Don’t get me wrong - the Grand Canyon is so majestic, and beyond words. But Bryce Canyon just seemed so unique. Maybe one day we’ll get to go back and hike and explore it a bit more. I can only imagine what it is like from below, if it’s this beautiful from above.

Oh man… Zion. It was our last hiking stop before heading back to Vegas (again, I’m going out of order here). And I was running on very little that I had left in me. My body was so over it. We were beat. Tired. Exhausted. But we pushed through and some how managed to make it to Scout Lookout along the Angels Landing trail. We also finished the day with a quick ad easy, quiet walk along the river. It was a nice finish to a weeks worth of hikes and explorations.