Maddy Dove - Cute and Casual

I have the greatest friends. Seriously. They're all so ambitious and beautiful. One of my favorite things about my group of friends is that we're so different from one another but get along so well. We have our own tastes in food, guys, books, movies, I could go on and on. One of my favorite things is how differently we all dress. We all have our own unique styles and put outfits together in completely different ways. It's how I get a lot of my inspiration actually.

I asked Maddy to put together a casual little outfit. It's basic enough to wear grocery shopping but also has just the right amount of sparkle for going out and getting drinks with the girls.

You've seen Maddy a few times on here I'm sure, don't you just love her? She has a blog of her own which you should check out. She's my go-to girl when it comes to every makeup question that I ever have and she's imparting that wisdom to a larger audience now through her blog Maddy Dove. 

xo,

e.m.

jeans & boots/ F21, shirt, scarf & watch/ CottonOn 

ís prinsessur

It's been a snowy past few weeks here in the Northeast. I love it. Most people.... not so much. Maddy is one such person but doesn't she still look so lovely? Snow bunny or not, can you think of a lovelier afternoon than one spent gallivanting around in the woods like ice princesses? Of course no afternoon in a winter wonderland would be complete without some hot cocoa (with soy!) and Christmas movies, both of which we enjoyed with much gusto. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend as well!

xo, 

e.m. (& Maddy Dove)

e.m.'s outfit: sweater/ Free People, skirt/ ModCloth, booties, chain, lace shirt, & flower crown/ H&M, tights/ Etsy, pearls/ vintage

maddy's outfit: sweater & boots/ F21, scarf & watch/ Cotton On

girl things

A few things I've learned lately about having quality girl time:

1. You never need a reason to go grab coffee or drinks.

2. You'll know that you've got a great gal pal because she won't judge you for putting a wallet in a large clutch in a tote bag.

3. She understands the importance of having a cute iPhone case.

4. You know her drink order before she even goes for it. Or do you?

xo,

e.m.

p.s. Maddy just started blogging. Check her out!

Flips

It's no secret that music is pretty important here at lark & lace. I love sharing new (and old) tunes with y'all so of course I was so excited when Flips contacted me to try out a pair of headphones for them. I've been on the hunt for some comfortable headphones that also have great sound quality for quite some time, and I must say, these do it for me. Not only can they be used for your own personal enjoyment, but if you flip the earpieces out, they turn into speakers. So cool, right? I had my audiophile hip-hop producer boyfriend and my show promoter best friend (who also happens to have a blog) came over and try them out with me. We all loved 'em!

Some of our thoughts? CJ loved the design. It's certainly difficult to find a pair of headphones that are comfortable on the ears and on the head, and he said that these would be great for lengthy studio sessions and long trips. As for the audio, after listening to a few different genres, he says that they offer a nice, balanced feel. He noted that the panning is distinguishable and you'll appreciate the separation of sound. He's always been a staunch anti-earbud advocate (with good reason) and says that these would be a great alternative. As for Maddy, she noted the smooth, crisp sound, with deepness and heartiness. She listened to an alternative song with the headphones and was able to hear every instrument, vocal, and backing track perfectly. The sound was clear, strong, and at a comfortable level even when you flipped the ear pads outward. The headphones are extremely comfortable and durable, and travel friendly. I loved the simple yet classy design and the timeless quality. In fact, everything about the product is of the highest quality. I was actually shocked at how solid they were. I wouldn't feel comfortable advocating for a product that I don't absolutely love and that's certainly not the case here-- I love these headphones!


It was so fun to be able to test these bad boys out with my friends. Flips was kind enough to share a promo code that you can use to get $10 off of their product and free upgraded shipping now through July 16th. Just visit their website and enter FA0010INT. Thanks Flips for considering me to test out your product!

xo,
e.m.