Decorate This Look vol.1 Beyonce In Mary Katrantzou

 Home decor and fashion are very connected.  This got me to thinking...what if I decorate a room based on my fashion taste?  This thought inspired me to create a series called "Decorate This Look".  I will take a look and decorate an entire room based on it.  So let's go!!

image via (collage property of MyFinessedLIFE)

                                                            1.  Curtains                                                             2.  Bedding                                                             3.  Light Fixture                                                             4.   Rug                                                             5.   Paint                                                             6.   Sunburst Light Fixture                                                             7.   Nail Head Trim Bed                                                             8.   Chair                                                             9.   Table                                                            10. Table Lamp                                                            11. Dresser

Home Tour

I love to cruise lifestyle and interior design blogs and sites.  This one is complents of Erin over at House of Turquoise.  (Turquoise is my favorite color by the way)  AND please let the records state, I would do things for this house. IJS  Enjoy.

Glynis Wood Interiors

Doesn't get much better than this! Located in the hills of Northwest Austin, this breathtaking home designed by Glynis Wood Interiors has a fabulous rustic twist to its contemporary style. The color palette just sings to me; the layers of neutrals and sea-inspired blues and greens are so relaxing! Love all the textures inside and out, the great big windows and unique light fixtures, not to mention that incredible outdoor living area! I'd be out there ALL the time! Finish your tour of this home and see more designs by Glynis Wood here!

Really? $3000 For a Stroller? Huh?! STOP IT NOW!!!

I was just chatting with my mom and she asked me if I saw the stroller that looks just like M's with the exception that it costs $3000.  WTF?!  Now I'm a gal that likes nice things...really nice things. But c'mon.  Really?

This stroller is a collaboration between James Bond's car of choice, Aston Martin and Silver Cross (upscale stroller company).  Will this stroller become a hover craft, nope. Is it motorized or self propelled? Not even.  It does have a handy cup holder, sunshade, and foot muff!  The frame is magnesium (poison instantly popped into my head for whatever reason)  and the wheels are alloy.  Oh and it has the same leather that's in Aston Martins and performance fabric.  -_-  Whatever the heck that is.  LOL.  I got a bassinet, infant car seat, and stroller that my 36lb kid can still sit comfortably in for 25% of the cost! Oh and mufflers for the car seat and stroller. (Sticking my tongue out)

Only 800 strollers are being created and you will get a certificate of authenticity that IMO says congrats dumb ass for wasting three grand on a stroller that you will if you're lucky get 4years of use out of... Daily we hear disheartening news about the economy that has made many take a long hard look at their finances.  This stroller that is no nicer than my M's (see here).

This stroller has made that little voice in my head that says learn to live with less even more resounding (note to self: write a post about living with less).  Oprah wrote in here What I Know For Sure column, "Having the best things is no substitute for having the best life"  So know that when you see the person that bought one of the eight-hundred of these things please give them the side eye and SMH for me.

Here is the infamous stroller

Maxi Cosi Happy Feet

Quinny Bassinet

Quinny Buzz

Arizona "90210"...Well Not Exactly But Still on Some Fabulous Ish

Hey Finesees!  If you been with me since it's INCEPTION, you will notice that MyFinessedLife got a a makeover.  You're probably wondering what gives with the title?  Well I sent my blog out west to Arizona (AZ isn't LA but the blog did go under the knife) detox and get a makeover by +Aubrey Kinch of The Kinch Life Designs.  She is definitely on her design game.  I couldn't be happier with how my new look turned out!  She also does business cards, and custom invitations.  This is definitely a gal you want in your rolodex.  Check her out and tell her MyFinessedLife sent ya!!!!

CLICK HERE FOR HER DESIGN SHOP

Motherly Moments

Lazy Sunday.  A lil fun with M and "our" iPhone.  #family  #loveunconditonal  #lifefinessed

I Heart IKEA part deux

Happy Saturday Finessees!  Recently I posted about my love for IKEA (see here) and the ingenious community that gives it a little finesse or hack as they call it.  Here is my latest hack find courtesy of Not So Newlywed McGees (click link for the details):

So  #FINESSED

Here another hack find courtesy of Apartment Therapy:

What's Your Design Style?

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Decorating is purely subjective.  No one person has the same design esthetic.  Finding your style can be a daunting task.  When  you think about it, decorating your home isn't too far off dressing yourself.  The things that worked in choosing your wardrobe often applies in home decor.

Have no clue where to start? Take to the internet there are a lot of sites out there.  Here are a few:

1. Houzz
2. IKEA
3. Pinterest
4. HGTV