SI Swimsuit 2011

So, i've been known to plaster photos of hot girls around my house, as my screensaver, maybe even my iPhone background.  I get a ton of weird looks & questions from friends like, "Why is there a Marissa Miller poster on your refrigerator?".  I'm not crazy.  And I like men.  There IS a method to my madness.  What better way to stay motivated than to have a little constant reminder of what your body WON'T look like if you skip the gym or eat that extra cookie.   

For these reasons, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is one of my prized possessions that I hold on to year round.  Released yesterday, the 2011 edition does not disappoint.  Girls, check out this inspiration.  Guys, drool away.  

Thank goodness for pilates tonight!  

These are screenshots of my computer so I apologize for the sketchy quality.  Visit SI.com for more "inspiration".

xoxo Shauna

Best Dressed Grammys 2011

Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine

Selena Gomez

Julianne Hough

Lea Michelle

Summer Heights

Pelle Moda 'Jamba' Sandal

This SoCal weather is amazing!  It's been in the high 70's all weekend & i've been loving it.  Makes me SO ready for summertime!  I just purchased these espadrilles this week & I love them.   They're the perfect summer shoe!  They go with everything, are comfy & super cute with wide-leg trousers, skinny jeans or sun dresses.  

xoxo Shauna

Hunger for Knowledge

Currently, i'm working on a project with a group of local chefs, sustainable fisheries, and organic farmers in order to start a local organization called The Culinary Liberation Front.  The main goal of our non-profit is to raise the awareness of chefs & restaurant patrons in Orange County. 

 More to come in The Liberation Front (i've been pretty busy with this side project), but I really wanted to share a documentary that really hits home… 

The End of the Line, the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009.

In the film we see firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food.

Filmed over two years, The End of the Line follows the investigative reporter Charles Clover as he confronts politicians and celebrity restaurateurs, who exhibit little regard for the damage they are doing to the oceans.

Filmed across the world – from the Straits of Gibraltar to the coasts of Senegal and Alaska to the Tokyo fish market – featuring top scientists, indigenous fishermen and fisheries enforcement officials, 

The End of the Line is a wake-up call to the world.  

To watch The End of the Line for free:  

Click this link

or copy & paste:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/197316/the-end-of-the-line

xoxo Shauna

Cat Eyes

This trend is everywhere right now & I must admit that i'm a fan!  

Below are some of my favorite celebs & brands trying this look out… 

I especially love Ashely Olsen's oversized version of the cat eye!

  

Ray Ban

Kate Spade

Marc Jacobs

Gucci

Aqua

Michael Kors

Tom Ford

Balenciaga

I'm really loving the Michael Kors version with the metal detail on the sides.  These bad boys can be yours for only $115.  

Friday Quote Day…

Not really a quote but one of my favorite poems ever… Whenever I need some strength or inspiration, this always does the trick.  

Easy Up-dos

Fishtail braids are EVERYWHERE right now & i love them.  

No need for neatness… The messier the better.  

Messy bunds.  The soft, feminine look is back & super easy to create.  

The messy ballerina bun is super in & so easy.  Love it.