miss b and hustle

practically stolen :: calendars

2012-03-01T08:59:00.006-08:00

confession: i'm a little cheap when it comes to calendars. every year i wait until they're on sale for 50% off. i got this on saturday for $15 at paper source and i just love it! it totally brightens up my apartment and on the back of each page there's a template for cutting them up and using them for boxes and cards - bonus.

how cute are the sheep for march? bring on spring!

the cream event

2012-02-29T10:27:00.001-08:00

hey! what are you doing tomorrow night? I know - come party with me at the cream event?!

joielala was picked to be a part of their crop and i'm beyond excited!

this is gonna be one big party with sooooo many talented peeps all in one place... so if you're planning a wedding or just like to dance and have fun, you can't miss this one!

get tickets here, more info here, and see the entire crop here

hope to see you there!

funny for your monday...

2012-02-27T15:15:00.009-08:00

a friend just forwarded this image to me and i laughed out loud at my desk! did you watch the Oscars? did you feel the same way about angie's leg? so awkward, right?! i mean, it's a hot leg, don't get me wrong, but that stance! #teamjen

hope your week is off to a good start!

what a week!

2012-02-24T14:43:00.001-08:00

omg, was your week as crazy as our week? miss t was living it up in vegas for the wppi show, getting all dolled up in sequins and having a ball networking for joielala. i, on the other hand, haven't felt 100% and have been absolutely buried in work this week (which is why i treated myself to the leather jacket below!) #badbloggers

bring on the weekend! xo, t & k

drooling over :: Rick Owens

2012-02-17T09:53:00.000-08:00

in my never ending search for the perfect and affordable leather jacket, i've started mentioning it to everyone i know (have a suggestion? please comment!). i had dinner w/ the most fashionable person i personally know the other night and she said to check this line out and keep an eye on ebay. done and done. there's nothing i love more than perfectly cut garments in cotton, leather, silk and wool...oh and snakeskin.

happy friday! xo

bali :: canggu

2012-02-15T09:59:00.000-08:00

we have some more photos from our bali trip for ya today!

after uluwatu, our next stop was what we think is the closest thing to heaven on earth... a little place called desa seni, located in canggu. we could have stayed here the rest of the trip and been happy - it was hands down the most amazing place either of us have ever been. everyone who worked there knows your name, the food is all grown on property, and the decor is beyond words.

oh.. and we saw tyra there - yeah, tyra banks - just chilling at the pool - her and miss b & h! NBD

view of desa seni from the road...

the entrance

our HUGE villa... (bigger than both our studio apts at home combined)

on the right is the entrance to our amazing outdoor bathroom...

morning light on our porch

loved the texture of the floors

our dog friend seni

yoga studio

sunset drinks at ku da ta

best salt water pool

rice fields

offering

mulberry squash - fresh squeezed mulberry juice with fresh coconut water = yum!

our rad front door - that big piece of wood hanging out was our key!

ikat in the market

and a big thanks to katie for introducing us to our now favorite place on earth.

more photos to come from the rest of our trip! xo

happy valentine's day!!

2012-02-14T12:19:00.001-08:00

first, we'd LOVE for you to head on over to the post social and check out our non-cheesy valentine's day mix! we think it's pretty rad, if we do say so ourselves!

in honor of valentine's day, check out some of our favorite lingerie from Shopbop - ooh la la!

xo, t & k

holy hottie :: taylor swift

2012-02-13T16:36:00.000-08:00

well, "cutie" may be more like it! we love taylor's boho style, fresh face and fringe!
how amazing did she look last night at the grammys?! go taylor!

and we loved her performance!

212212213725 by YardieGoals

image via

travel more...

2012-02-10T15:17:00.000-08:00

after this crazy week, we couldn't agree more! any big trips planned? weekend getaways? we'll live vicariously. happy weekend! xo, t & k

tee

seeing double

2012-02-09T09:51:00.000-08:00

loving these from Pakayla Biehn's double exposure series...

tunes i love tuesday :: yacht

2012-02-07T10:16:00.000-08:00

i'm seeing yacht on thursday at the wonder ballroom! can't wait to tell you all about it! xo, k

image via

practically stolen :: pendleton sale!

2012-02-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

this weekend i went to a major sale at the pendleton store in PDX, and while i didn't buy anything, i was definitely drooling over a few pieces. i looked online and it looks like they have the same prices here! my fave was this long sweater dress with a low back - $630 down to $189.

H-O-T!

blue skies all around...

2012-02-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

happy friday! we hope the sun is shining where you are, like it is where we are!

xo, t & k

ps: don't forget to check out madonna at the super bowl . . . oh and we'll be keeping an eye on gisele, too!

image via

rediscovered :: american eagle

2012-02-02T10:27:00.000-08:00

we love these exclusive styles on ae.com!

sam edelman for aeo

minnetonka

dv by dolce vita

plus - we've told you before how much we love their jeggings & they are all $10 off right now... go get some!

tunes i love tuesday :: lana del rey

2012-01-31T10:28:00.000-08:00

lana del rey's album Born to Die was released yesterday and we are loving it! if you're lucky enough to live in LA or SF, you can also see her live at amoeba on 2.7 and 2.9...

image via

bff bracelets

2012-01-25T13:06:00.000-08:00

we didn't actually see these in bali, but T went to a trunk show for Cleobella and got these bracelets from bali! i wear my "bff" bracelet every day and i get a ton of compliments! it looks like they're sold out right now on singer22, but if we find out someone else is selling them, we'll let you know, promise. xo, k

tunes i love tuesday :: santigold

2012-01-24T11:50:00.000-08:00

anyone else as excited as us for the new album from santigold??
(and if you're confused... she recently changed her name from santogold)

here's a new single she released...

and if you don't have her first album, go get it... not one bad song on here!

things we love, that you should love

2012-01-23T11:27:00.000-08:00

hi! here are a couple of things we are currently loving that we think you all should run out and buy right now, too! xo

k: nars latest works-on-everyone multiple stick in g-spot. bomb.

t: love the smell of this anthro candle...

k: i got these rad hair tyes as a gift and i'm obsessed!

t: love the comb applicator on this napoleon mascara

k: just ordered these bad boys on sale and i'm not taking them off until it stops raining.

k: one of my new year's resolutions was to drink more water and this 40oz. bottle helps! i figure two of these a day and i'm good to go.

hey yoga girl...

2012-01-20T10:34:00.000-08:00

happy friday! anything exciting going on this weekend? after this crazy work week, i definitely see a few downward dogs in my future. here are a couple of amazing yoga videos we just have to share. one is funny (and you've probably already seen it) and one is just straight up inspiring! namaste, you guys! xo, t &k

the post social

2012-01-19T10:32:00.000-08:00

have you all had a chance to check out our new favorite site?! the post social rounds up rad blog posts from all over, mixing them up with original posts from the three ladies behind it, along with hip guest bloggers. the result is a website that we absolutely must check out every morning, first thing. while you're at it, be sure to visit haydee, heather and julia's individual blogs - you're welcome!

we were beyond flattered when TPS asked us to give them our top holiday gift ideas!! check 'em out here and here.

holy hottie

2012-01-18T13:42:00.000-08:00

smokin' hot miss sandra deeee

via pinterest

tunes I love tuesday :: push it

2012-01-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

remember our posts about thao, mirah and fred and carrie from Portlandia?? naturally, we're kind of obsessed with this salt-n-pepa cover. check it.

case in point

2012-01-09T11:37:00.000-08:00

need a iphone case? check out this site and choose from thousands... so many rad ones!

bali :: uluwatu

2012-01-05T11:13:00.000-08:00

here are some shots from our amazing trip to bali! our first stop was uluwatu and we could not get over how beautiful it was - gorgeous views, amazing food and total relaxation. it was the perfect way to start the trip! stay tuned...more photos to come! xo, t & k

the view from our hotel - we could never get sick of looking at this!

offerings

miss b & h in uluwatu

the walk down to the beach...

view from the pool at blue point

happy hour sunset - fresh cocount water & bintangs

uluwatu temple

driving to uluwatu

monkey at the temple

view from the temple

the pool at blue point - we never wanted to leave!

padang padang beach

morning yoga down on the decks

us with our friend katie from it's lovely lately

fresh fish dinner on the sand at jimbaran beach

happy new year!

2012-01-03T15:26:00.000-08:00

we hope your new years was as much fun as ours!

cheers to an amazing year ahead - 2012 is going to be awesome, we just know it!

mb&h at bar pink with julia from the post social & san diego songbird

happy holidays!

2011-12-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

we wish you and yours the happiest holiday!

eat, drink and be merry!

xoxo, t & k

tunes i love tuesday :: holiday edition

2011-12-20T10:04:00.000-08:00

little hurricane has been on TILT before... but i finally had a chance to see them live at the casbah earlier this month and they sang this song, so i had to share!

ps... they were so amazing live! you must go see them!

(& cc has to be the cutest thing ever... not only can she rock it out on the drums - she has great style, decorates her drum set for xmas, sings & plays the ukulele!)

have to see it on :: mullet skirt

2011-12-19T12:38:00.000-08:00

we have a new recurring post to bring to you called "have to see it on"! there are so many trends that you see on the hanger and immediately write off, but once you see someone rockin' it, you're like, "hmmm, i kinda like it!". our first post is about the mullet skirt (also called the hi-low skirt). we'd seen this look in stores & we kinda thought, "eh.", but our good friend vivian had the raddest skirt on in bali and we both were obsessed. then it seemed like we saw a lot of hip, fashionistas rocking this look in bali!

our cute friend, viv, in bali

some we loved...

urban - left // center & right

asos

some looks from lookbook:

sh*t girls say

2011-12-15T10:08:00.000-08:00

you've probably already seen this, but here is a hilarious video that you absolutely need to watch...like right now. it hits a little too close to home! twinsies!

the easiest recipe ever...

2011-12-14T09:28:00.000-08:00

i don't really cook and to be honest, when i'm asked to bring a dish to a party, i get kinda stressed out...(remind me to tell you all about the time I made inedible gazpacho for a book club meeting - people couldn't even politely choke it down.).

this recipe for magic cookie bars has gotten me through the holidays year after year. it's very hard to mess up (although i've done it before!) and they are always a huge hit! xo, k

Magic Cookie Bars
– makes 2 dozen bars

·1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
·1/2 cup butter, melted
·1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
·2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
·1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
·1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

HEAT oven
to 350°F. Coat 9X13-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.

COMBINE
graham cracker crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press into bottom of
prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture.
Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly
with fork.

BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Loosen from sides of pan while still
warm; cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

tunes i love tuesday :: grouplove

2011-12-12T21:34:00.000-08:00

i saw this band on saturday night and they were so, so rad! i had listened them to a tiny bit on spotify and they definitely exceeded all expectations - seriously one of the most fun bands i've seen in awhile! i also love their "about me" page on facebook, especially this part:

'We never could have dreamt this up" says Zucconi, "but at the same time we're not at all surprised - GROUPLOVE is meant to be. Our story a testament to fate, and our music is something we are ready to share."'

give 'em a listen!

photo via

bali find :: jewel rocks

2011-12-12T13:46:00.000-08:00

photo via

k and i found some cute jewelry over in bali... and we loved this adorable local bali brand, jewel rocks.

we both got this bracelet

here's some others we loved:

drooling over :: paper crown holiday

2011-12-09T11:18:00.000-08:00

we've got the holidays on the brain (duh, who doesn't?!) and although we're trying to figure out our party plans, i'm almost more focused on what i'm going to wear, where. are you with me?! we are absolutely loving these holiday looks from lauren conrad's fabulous line, paper crown. i need that cropped velvet jacket, asap. happy friday, friends!

MBAH’s ipad case round-up

2011-12-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

so many rad ipad cases out there these days...
they come in every color, shape, & price and make the perfect gift!

one: dannijo // two: be & d // three: marc by marc jacobs // four: cleobella // five: tori burch // six: rebecca minkoff // seven: pendleton // eight: rebecca minkoff // nine: YSL // ten: diane von furstenberg // eleven: kate spade // twelve: diane von furstenberg

guest post! tunes I love tuesday :: M83

2011-12-06T12:55:00.000-08:00

we are so excited to have a guest post by our dear friend Via - she is such a good writer, we think she definitely needs to start a blog, right?! check it:

Aside from this new mini skirt I'm wearing, there's nothing I love more than live music. So when I heard we were going to M83 on, 11.11.11, at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland - I was pumped! I didn't know much of their music -- other than what I'd heard (and loved) in the recent Red Bull film Art of Flight.

Originating in Antibes, France in 2001 and now based in Los Angeles, M83 is a French indie-pop band drawing a mixed crowd of excited teens, hungry twenty-somethings, and hotties in their dirty thirties.

From the moment the house lights came down, and the crazy I-wish-I-were-under-the-influence of-something-other-than-box-wine lights came up, I was sold!

They never stopped. The set list was tight. The packed crowd was wildly enthused. I was in hipster-dance-party heaven.

Monday's Willamette Week review said it perfectly: "M83 suggest a strong '80s influence, filtered through 21st century technology, song-writing and production techniques, and are amongst a growing group of indie and alternative bands that are dipping back into 30-year old New Wave and Post Punk sounds for inspiration."

Lace up your Keds, peal on your skinnies, and check 'em out,
peeps! This band is fist-pumping fun.

thanks Via - we heart you!

we're back!

2011-12-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

seriously... we had the MOST amazing time! bali is unreal... so many photos & stories to share with you all! how was everyone's thanksgiving? good we hope! we're suffering from MAJOR jet lag, but we'll be back to our regular posts this week - we missed you guys!

we're bali bound...

2011-11-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

photo via our gal katie at its lovely lately

we're off to bali today and we're beyond excited! we'll be in this spot (uluwatu) after a 14.5 hour flight, 4 hour layover in Taiwan, and another 5 hour flight! eeks! we have a few guest posts lined up and we'll be tweeting away... so make sure you follow us on twitter (@missbandhustle) if you don't already. :)

happy weekend! xoxo

mini hipsters...

2011-11-17T09:55:00.000-08:00

we have had babies on the brain lately, because many of our friends and family are having them right now and there's nothing more fun to shop for than gifts for kids....but chambray button-ups?! baby tri-blend cardis?!? wool capes for kids?!!?! for reals? american apparel is taking it to next level cuteness and my gifts going forward will be from here. done.

paleo cookies

2011-11-16T09:45:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone! It’s Arsy of 30 days of paleo, filling in for K + T, while they jet set across the globe to get some much needed R&R in Bali.

I really can’t wait to see the amazing photos these two will come back with!

Since my blog is about food and nutrition, I thought I would share an easy and delicious recipe with you today. Have you been noticing this gluten-free craze lately and wondering what it’s all about? Gluten-free items are marked in grocery stores now and even on some restaurant menus.

I started taking a paleo approach to diet and lifestyle a couple of years ago, this way of eating is naturally gluten-free. If you aren’t familiar with paleo, check out the “The Whole9 Nutrition Elevator Pitch” (it’s at the very bottom of the page).

Anyway, I could honestly say removing wheat from my diet is one of the best things I have done for myself. Within weeks, I experienced a surge in my energy levels and never felt that icky too full feeling anymore. I know it seems daunting to remove wheat from our diets, it’s in so much stuff. I took it one step at a time and focused on only doing it for a month, then checking in to see how I felt. I personally didn’t struggle with it too much, but the one thing I really did miss was those Sunday mornings where I would sip on a cup of coffee and indulge in a pastry, while catching up on my favorite blogs. Since, I wasn’t willing to jeopardize how great I was feeling with a cookie or a croissant, I had to come up with an alternative.

I am not claiming that my paleo cookies are healthy (but I would argue that they are healthier than regular cookies), they are still cookies nonetheless! They are a great treat to have once in a while, plus they will make your house smell amazing!

Ingredients
Dry
1 cup almond meal
1 cup ground pecans - I purchase bulk pecans and ground them in a food processor
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - you can also use cacao nibs
1/4 cup dried berries of your choice
1/2 cup dried turkish apricots - chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp. cinnamon

Wet
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 egg
4 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350.
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine all wet ingredients and mix well.
Once, the wet ingredients are mixed really well, pour over the dry ingredients and mix.
Place a heaping spoonful at a time of the mixture on a cookie sheet.
You can oil the cookie sheet with coconut oil to prevent from sticking.
This mixture should make about 10-12 cookies.
Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes. Keep your eye on these, they bake quick.

Enjoy!

lulu's lovenotes

2011-11-16T08:58:00.000-08:00

dude, i just stumbled upon these lovenotes on the lululemon site and i kinda can't get over how awesome they are! i can think of a few people to send these e-greeting cards to, can't you?

tune in tuesday :: Like Crazy

2011-11-15T08:56:00.001-08:00

i saw Like Crazy last night and it was so, so good. i'm a sucker for heartbreaking love stories and this one did not disappoint! it felt like the main characters had a real relationship that you could completely identify with and i like that they didn't over exaggerate things. there's no villain or drama or crazy element of surprise, just an honest portrayal of first love. at so many points in the movie you could just completely relate. it reminded me a little bit of Before Sunrise, which is one of my faves. definitely see Like Crazy, if you have the chance! xo

image from hollywood.com

practically stolen :: pendleton skirt

2011-11-14T08:49:00.000-08:00

hi friends! remember this post? well, same friend alerted me to a Pendleton - Portland Collection sample sale this weekend and i jumped at the chance. of course, by the time i rolled out of bed, it was mostly picked over, but some of the hippest folks i've seen in Portland were still there picking up the last bits and i ended up scoring this rad skirt for just $60! you can get it here for $178. perfect for work! find any good deals this weekend?

one week from today...

2011-11-11T10:43:00.000-08:00

happy friday!

while you all are eating turkey & mashed potatoes and taking naps & doing whatever else it is your family enjoys on thanksgiving... we'll be here!! (on a beach perfectly named, "dream beach")

In one week MBAH are heading to Bali and we are so excited!! Now, what to pack?!

have a great weekend, friends! see you on monday!

images via here & here

drooling over :: boet

2011-11-10T11:18:00.000-08:00

i got my hair done at a brand spankin' new salon last night (which deserves a post to itself, so stay tuned!). the art on the walls was super rad crocheted rope by portland artist, Emily Bixler, and they were also selling her tdf necklaces made of cotton, brass and silver. the line is called Boet. are you kind of dying over these? because i am!

no commitment necessary.

2011-11-09T09:23:00.000-08:00

i saw the link to these designy temporary tattoos on A Cup of Jo and thought they were so cool - i bet you can guess which one we like the most?! this goes back to our post about tattoos and how neither of us could ever get one...maybe this is the next best thing? good stocking stuffer for sure!

maaaaybe we can convince them to make one that says miss b and hustle or MBAH4EVA?! :)

tunes i love tuesday :: rumours

2011-11-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

every once in a while we like to take you back for tunes i love... and today we're reminding you how good this album is. a classic that will never get old. happy tuesday!

i and like.

2011-11-07T08:59:00.000-08:00

i love these books. i was given one as a gift and now i've given several as gifts . . . which is your favorite? mine was "surfers I met and liked", but i don't think it's available anymore. hope you all had a fab weekend!

happy birthday to us!!!

2011-11-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

can you believe it?! miss b and hustle is TWO years old today! we've so enjoyed working on this little blog and we truly appreciate you stopping by from time to time! have the best weekend ever, friends! happy friday! xoxo

image

fauna pillows

2011-11-03T10:25:00.000-07:00

how cute are these fauna mini animal pillows? (and they are made with organic cotton!)

more here

i'd love to see the funny reaction from my pug tank if i got this pug one for my home! haha

Our kinda pumpkins...

2011-10-31T11:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween! Did you dress up this weekend? What's the best costume you saw? We hope that whatever you did, you had a blast! How rad are these?

image via weheartit.com

manic panic

2011-10-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

dying my hair some crazy color is kind of like how i'd love to get a full sleeve of tattoos...

i'll never do it, but my alter ego really wants me to!

stay safe this weekend!

image via

drooling over :: christian siriano SP12

2011-10-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

i keep going back to mr siriano's spring 2012 collection to look again... i just love every bit of it! the colors & the mix of simple & chic... one of my favs for sure!

p.s. christian has to be my favorite reality tv star of all time. "Don't these bitches know that I'm.. way better than them?"

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Thao with The Get Down Stay Down

2011-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

I saw the Head at the Heart last week and I won't blog about them again, as we have twice already (here and here). . . but DO go see them if you have the chance. They're amazing and easy on the eyes. Opening for HATH was Thao with The Get Down Stay Down and I haven't stopped listening to her since. She was amazing live and I've become a little obsessed, plus she has great hair! Add to spotify, like, now.

PS: I honestly don't think there's a version of "You've Really Got a Hold On Me" that I don't like!

Holy Hottie :: Young Brad

2011-10-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

I saw Moneyball this weekend and it was pretty good! You'll especially like it if you're a baseball fan (I am not and I actually thought it was about football until it started). Brad's lookin' alright these days (I mean, I guess I'd let him buy me a drink), but remember him in Thelma & Louise?! Holy Hottie!

Team Jen 4 LIFE!

things we love, that you should love

2011-10-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

It's Friday! Do you all have big plans for this weekend? We hope that whatever you do, you have the best weekend ever! See you on monday! xo - t & k

k: I just picked up this color at JCrew and I absolutely love it! Keep on collaborating 'Crew, it's workin' for ya!

t: back when i used to work in footwear, i had a bunch of korean friends i worked with and they would always share their amazing roasted seaweed snacks with me and i became addicted. and now trader joes has their own... and they even have a wasabi flavored one! beyond addicting & low calorie too! (i got k into them too!)

k: I stumbled on this awhile back and it's the best product ever. It removes deoderant/makeup stains from any garment, effortlessly.

t: just got my "zom body to love" green glow in the dark nail poilsh for halloween! ;) loved this little "spookettes" pack of mini polishes from OPI. (others included: he's my boo (orange), mummy knows best (white), & i only date werewolves (black crackle)

k: Everyone around me is sick right now and I keep avoiding it (knock on wood), because I LOAD up on this stuff the moment I feel something coming on. Works like a charm.

t: instagram has been the newest social media rage... but i keep hearing people that don't know about it, so i thought i'd share. it's like twitter but with photos. it's been another fun way to connect with people... so if you don't have this app yet - go get it and start posting photos! it's a lot of fun.
look us up and add us... our screen names are: tarynk & englekrissy and we have one for joielela: joielalaphoto

oh and you need an iphone or ipad to use this app... so maybe it's time to switch over if you haven't already.. have you seen what the new siri does?

tunes i love tuesday :: the naked and famous

2011-10-18T11:50:00.000-07:00

we saw the naked & famous last week . . . just not together. Boo! BUT, we agreed that they were amazing live! alisa's voice is mesmerizing.
check out our fave songs below and add this band from NZ to your spotify immediately!

photo by taryn

photo via google image search

holy hottie! :: jake ryan

2011-10-17T13:06:00.000-07:00

i don't think i know any girl who wasn't madly in love with jake ryan...

and check out that sweet sweater vest! ;)

happy monday friends!

Re-discovered :: Levis

2011-10-11T22:05:00.000-07:00

Their jeans are, and always will be rad and classic, duh. But! I was surprised to find a few other pieces on their website that I totally love and it's definitely inspiring me to take a trip to my local Levi's shop. Love these!

Love the vintage look of this.

Not sure who could pull this off, but would love to see someone try!

I may need this parka.

Great bandanna.

On sale!

These look like a good fit.

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Spotify

2011-10-11T11:52:00.000-07:00

Just when I think everybody and their brother knows about Spotify, I come across someone who doesn't and it's so shocking because a few of these people are suuuuuper into music . . . sooooo, I thought we should blog about it, just to be on the safe side. It will basically change your life. I can't explain it better than this tutorial, so watch it...and then you can thank us. :)

It's raining...

2011-10-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

About the only thing I like about the rain is the chance to wear cute rain boots. Everyone in my office has them on today and they're so cute, I need to get a pair! Here are a few faves. Happy Monday! xo

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

Jean love :: DL1961

2011-10-05T10:07:00.000-07:00

I bought a pair of DL1961 jeans recently and they are so rad! They are slightly higher rise, which I like, they're a good ankle length, perfect for wearing booties and they literally do not stretch out at all. Buy 'em how you want them to fit. Plus as denim prices continue to skyrocket, I think their prices are fairly reasonable, too.

images via Shopbop

tunes i love tuesday :: the soft pack

2011-10-04T11:52:00.000-07:00

if you haven't heard of the soft pack, you must check them out! these guys are from san diego (now based in LA) and have a killer sound. i can't wait to see them live at rocktoberfest later this month...

serenity

2011-10-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

so much to love about this photo... the tones, the mood, the textures, the composition...

the title is "lonely", but to me, it brings more of a feeling of peace & serenity.

happy monday!

photo by marat alihmanov

holy hottie! :: rachel bilson

2011-09-30T09:38:00.000-07:00

rb has come a long way since her days as summer roberts... we caught her on her new show, hart of dixie and think she's looking hotter than ever! (and we think she has amazing style!)

happy weekend friends!

image via

The classic trench.

2011-09-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

I saw this image on the Beauty File and it totally inspired me to pull out my old khaki Banana Republic trench and push up the sleeves today. I had kind of forgotten I had it and always felt like it was a little too long and the sleeves were a little too short. I love it when you stumble upon a look you love and realize you can make it happen with things you already have in your closet!

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: The Lumineers @ the Woods

2011-09-26T11:56:00.001-07:00

I saw this band last weekend at the coolest venue called The Woods. This former funeral home, circa 1929, is a super rad (small) place to see to see a show . . . there's a couple of rooms with bars and an outside area with ping pong tables - you kinda feel like you're seeing a show at a house party.

The Lumineers rocked! This Colorado band has a similar sound to the Head and the Heart (which is pretty much my fave band right now) and they attract a super energetic crowd, which is always fun. My friends and I all agreed that we were lucky to see them at such a small spot because we have a feeling that they are going to be big soon!

Fall Fashion, Portland Style.

2011-09-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

The October issue of Portland Monthly just printed and I absolutely fell in love with the fall fashion feature. I love the clothes, the models, the lay out, everything. Style Editor/Shop Talk blogger Eden Dawn has a great eye and her finger is definitely on the pulse of all things Portland-style. I love how she pulls pieces from a ton of different local shops, including vintage, and I think she does a great job marrying higher-end with hipster.

Here are a few of my faves...and check out the behind-the-scenes footage below!

Behind the Scenes at Portland Monthly's Fall Fashion Shoot from Portland Monthly on Vimeo.

PS: Speaking of Portland, did you see Cupcakes & Cashmere's Portland picks? She definitely visited a few of my favorite spots!

Credit: Brendan Coughlin and Jason Blackheart

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Cults

2011-09-20T11:12:00.000-07:00

Taryn saw this band at FYF and loved them and now I'm kinda obsessed! (Thanks D!) I'm hoping to check 'em out when they come to PDX next month!

things we love, that you should love...

2011-09-16T07:24:00.001-07:00

Sorry we've been MIA! Happy Friday! Here are a few things we love that you're probably gonna want to get, too! xo, T & K

t: target find.. only $29 and i love them!

k: If you suffer from ingrown hairs after waxing, this s%$@ works. For reals. It's made by a local Portlander, owner of Urban Waxx studio and it's seriously the bomb.

t: google catalogs app for ipad -- have you guys seen this yet? another brilliant idea from google - all your favorite catalogs in one spot! you can subscribe to catalogs you want to receive, browse by category, and shop directly from each catalog ... and his will help reduce all the wasted catalogs sent to every one's homes.

k: I recently bought this 100% wool rug to lay right by my bed, so it's the first thing my feet touch when I wake up and I totally love it, especially since I have concrete floors... only $29 at Ikea! Cozy.

t: my dermatologist recommended that i use cetaphil cream as my everyday lotion on my skin & i'm obsessed! she told me that any lotion that comes in a "pump" bottle is watered down for it to work, so using a cream in a tub is always better for your skin!

k: I think I'm the last person on earth to get an electric toothbrush, but I honestly can't believe how much cleaner my teeth feel and how much whiter they are! Here's the one I got, the newest product by my celeb dentist, Dr. Raymond at Bling Dental!

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: The Kills

2011-09-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

Taryn and I both saw the Kills last week . . . sadly, not together... but we both had so much fun! What a stage presence! (My friend Brady kept saying, "I would totally marry her right now.")

holy hottie!

2011-09-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

in need of a monday pick-me-up? check out mr. henry cavill...

FYF Fest

2011-09-08T09:59:00.000-07:00

i checked out the fyf fest in downtown LA last weekend... and got to see so many old and new fav bands! it was a blast and i think this fest might blow up over the next few years because it was a good one!

i'm already looking forward for next year...

all day music fests rock --- the people watching is always hands down amazing and i always end up seeing some rad bands i had never heard of before.

some bands to check out.... cults, future islands, guided by voices, smith westerns

some photos from the day...

ty segall KILLING it -- so good live

LA sunset

descendents -- always the most epic live show & without fail takes me back to being 16 again! ;)

the dead milkmen - sooo fun to see for the first time live

(all photos by my iphone)

Practically Stolen :: Leopard-print jeans

2011-09-07T09:31:00.001-07:00

I was dying over these Current/Elliott jeans in Savvy, but $198 for leopard-print jeans? Yikes! Sooooo, you can imagine how incredibly pumped I was to find them in Camel this weekend "worn or refinished" at the Rack for $49! I wore them out the other night with a black racer-back tank and flip flops and I think they'll be perfect for fall with a big black sweater and black suede booties. Love!

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Little Dragon

2011-09-06T10:43:00.000-07:00

Our good friend told us about this band and we can't stop listening to them. They are on tour now and if you're in Portland, they are playing this week for MFNW! Check 'em out...

HA!

2011-09-02T10:44:00.001-07:00

Are you more of an "LOL" person or a "Haha" person? I love how this really breaks it down for us! ;) Happy Friday, friends! We hope you have a fabulous loooooong, weekend! xo

Carry on.

2011-09-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

I'm loving the carry-all leather and suede pouches by American Apparel. They come in such fun colors (I especially love the neon zipper on the purple one!) and I can think of a million things to use them for . . . iPad holder, storing my passport/documents in my desk, clutch for going out, make-up, jewelery when traveling. What would you use it for? And which color is your fave?

ankle booties

2011-08-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

we're both dying over all the rad booties out there right now for fall...

one: rag & bone // two: frye // three: aldo // four: clarks // five: ash // six: jcrew

tunes i love tuesday :: cut copy

2011-08-30T09:24:00.000-07:00

we realized the other day we haven't done a tuesday tunes on a band we both love and can't get enough of -- cut copy.

this australian electronic band rocks and if you haven't yet heard them, you need to listen!

you can't help but get up & dance to their music.

Cut Copy - "Take Me Over" (Radio Edit) Premiere by modular people

Cut Copy - Need You Now from Cut Copy on Vimeo.

Ampersand As Apostrophe

2011-08-29T10:09:00.001-07:00

My girlfriend has one of these bags from Seattle-based brand, Ampersand As Apostrophe by Jessica Park and it's seriously rad. She gets comments on it every single time I'm out with her. Hers is 1 of only 100 bags created from 100-year old vintage mail bags, which are now sold out (she's cool like that). I'm especially digging the Aztec Parcel bag! These are a bit of an investment, but so chic and unique, don't you agree? LOVE!

Crazy for popsicles!

2011-08-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

The weather in Portland has been AMAZING and hot and it feels like it's finally summer. I went to a bbq last weekend and our good friend Jenna (who I met through Taryn & Katie!) made the most amazing popsicles that I re-created last night for dinner with a few girlfriends and they were a hit! What should we try next? Sangria-sicles, smoothie-sicles, iced coffee-sicles? The sky is the limit in this popsicle craze.

All you need is:

popsicle holders (I borrowed mine, but they're available at Target)
organic white grape juice
fresh blueberries
fresh sliced strawberries
fresh sliced kiwi

Have a great weekend, friends! xo

the terra collection

2011-08-25T09:38:00.000-07:00

you must check out our good friend mel's new eco-friendly boutique, called the terra collection.

shelby & i over at joielala took the photos on their new site & heather over at la feem did the styling.... with each purchase of a terra tee, a donation is made to one of many charities dedicated to saving our plant (and the buyer gets to decide which charity the donation is made to). there are 4 unique designs all inspired by the planet earth! we're super stoked for mel & jennifer on their new project!

go check it out and buy a tee! ;)

more images here

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Mirah

2011-08-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

I heard a song by Mirah the other day and it reminded me how obsessed I was with her album, You Think It's Like This, But It's Really Like This from 2001 (love the title!). We know she has done a ton since then, but these are our faves! Enjoy!

herbaltini time

2011-08-22T10:41:00.000-07:00

the other weekend when i was in palm springs with some girl friends, my friends made a pitcher of herbaltinis and they were amazing!! so refreshing -- the perfect summer drink. we had to share!

check our friend arsy's blog for the recipe here!

iphone photo of my herbaltini in palm springs

Betsy & Iya

2011-08-18T09:37:00.000-07:00

There's a little shop that just opened up by my house, that I can't wait to check out. If you're in Portland, there's a grand opening, I'm hoping to attend, tomorrow night! There are rad items at every price point and in my ongoing attempt to accessorize more, I'm definitely going to pick up a few of these pieces. I love the "Amour" earrings and the keys, too. Take a look . . . but maybe wait until your lunch break . . .there's a lot to check out!

Also, check out my guest post on Fit With Flash today! You'll see a few of my workout essentials and you'll love Ami's blog! xo, K

revival :: aerosmith's cryin' video

2011-08-17T09:11:00.000-07:00

remember when this video came out??

we were all so obsessed! we so wanted to be as bad-ass as alicia silverstone.

this is a new recurring post we're excited to start doing! enjoy!

one: kimchi blue // two: a&f // three: urban // four: topshop // five: in god we trust // six: topshop // seven: chaser // eight: siwy

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Nicki Minaj

2011-08-16T11:18:00.000-07:00

Confession: We're kind of obsessed with Nicki Minaj. Her voice is just so unique and she wears the craziest costumes and has all of these alter-egos! You can watch her on last week's SNL here.

Happythankyoumoreplease

2011-08-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

I rented this film last night (an employee recommendation at Videorama, which I think is the last video store in Portland**) and I totally loved it! I'm a sucker for quirky, feel-good movies with really great soundtracks! And Happythankyoumoreplease is all of these things + a rad title. Check it out!

**Does anyone else miss actually going to the video store instead of ordering them online or Ondemand? It's way more convenient, don't get me wrong, but I still love physically going to the store and looking at all of the cases. The little store by my house just closed and the owner once told me that she sees 500 movies every year, so it was awesome to get recommendations from her, if I liked something, she always had others she could almost guarantee I would like. Support your local businesses! Just sayin'.

Happy Friday!

2011-08-12T09:29:00.001-07:00

We're swamped today, but we hope you have a FABULOUS weekend! Happy Friday, friends! xoxo

Oh and please, please go on over to Cardigans & Couture and check out the lovely post they did on Miss B & Hustle today! Thanks ladies! We heart your blog!

image from weheartit

holy hottie! :: michael vartan

2011-08-11T14:28:00.000-07:00

i think we all fell in love with mr. vartan along with "josie grossie" in never been kissed...

but now we can't WAIT to see him in columbiana!

p.s. - how great was that movie!? :)

Practically Stolen :: Snakeskin pumps

2011-08-10T11:12:00.000-07:00

Every trip to California, I try to make it in to the Loehmann's in Irvine...it's seriously the best discount shopping ever and they are almost always offering additional discounts on clearance items - yes please! You can find Missoni, Rag & Bone, Free People, JBrand, Tom Ford...they have everything!

I scored these snakeskin pumps by Pour La Victoire for $40! Love.

xo, K

tunes i love tuesday :: lykke li

2011-08-09T10:22:00.000-07:00

as promised, we wanted to do a tunes i love on our girl, lykke li

i'm sure you've all heard of her already, but seeing her live last week at the greek stepped her up to another level for us and now we love her even more!

if you don't have her albums - buy them! if you haven't seen her live - go see her!

and my photog friend, kelly was super lucky and got to shoot the show we were at!
here are two of my fav shots that she took at the show. click here to see more -- she killed it, right?!!

both photos: kelly brown photography

here are some of her songs we love:

also - best coast opened and did not disappoint! we love them!

Mad about Madewell.

2011-08-05T14:41:00.000-07:00

We were asked to be on the style panel at the Denim After Dark event at the Madewell Store in South Coast Plaza last night and we had a blast! It was great to catch up with some of our favorite blogger friends (haydee, julia, heather, bianca, michelle), as well as meet some new ones (sam & theresa). Neither of us had been to a Madewell store before & we're officially in love and would literally wear anything in that store. Here are a few of our top picks!

K: Dying over these leather shorts!

T: loved these vintage rocker jeans

K: They had this in a rad olive-y green color.

T: loving my new boots i got! :)

K: Nothing like a fresh button-up!

T: such a cute simple striped dress

K: Gorgeous.

T: soooo many adorable silk boyshirts

K: They had dozens of rad denim shirts.

on the lookout for leather

2011-08-04T10:47:00.000-07:00

we saw lykke li at the greek last night (check back on tues for the recap) - and we saw a girl walk by with the cutest leather jacket!

miss b & hustle are officially on the hunt for fab leather jackets for fall

(R.I.P. t's that was lost in portland - sad face)

here's two on our dreamlists:

k's pick

t's pick

P.S. -- if you're in the costa mesa area tonight, stop by madewell for denim after dark - we're on the style panel with a few other blogger friends! it's going to be awesome.

Happy, happy birthday, T!

2011-08-03T10:15:00.000-07:00

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of my favorite people in the entire world!!! SO lucky to have you in my life! May your next year be filled with travel, fun, love, happiness, success, laughter, lots of new clothes and shoes, good wine and, of course, amazing photos to document it all! I can't wait to celebrate with you as the birthday week continues! CHEERS!!

Love you! xoxo, K

summer essentials // yellow brick blog

2011-08-01T09:15:00.000-07:00

happy monday peeps!

make sure you head over to the always stylish yellow brick blog today to see miss b & hustle's summer essentials!

take a look around while you're over there... we promise you'll love YBB like we do!

Vacation, finally!

2011-07-29T11:43:00.000-07:00

I'm headed to San Diego tonight for 10 days to lay in the sun, shop, see some movies, catch up with friends and hang out with the fam. Oh and I have two weddings to attend! Fun! Can't WAIT! Most importantly it's Miss Taryn's birthday next week and you better believe we're gonna go big! We hope you have the best weekend ever! xoxo

images from weheartit.com

bali bound!

2011-07-28T10:08:00.000-07:00

mbah are making travel plans again... this time we're doing bali!

we bought our tickets yesterday so it's official and we're kind of freaking out... :)

image via flickr

Sseko Designs

2011-07-27T10:02:00.000-07:00

How rad are these sandals by Sseko Designs found at EcoVibe Apparel in Portland? You can tie them a million different ways and the straps are interchangeable! PLUS, they're made from locally sourced materials and handcrafted by women in Uganda as a means to help them fund their university education. You can buy them online for around $50 and then it's a whopping $8 to change out the color with new straps! Love it!

Tune In :: Project Runway

2011-07-26T09:11:00.001-07:00

Hi! We've missed you! Sooooo, the new Project Runway airs this Thursday! And, even better - - two of the contestants, Bryce Black and Becky Ross, are from Portland - - um, yay! Eden Dawn, Portland Monthly Fashion Editor and blogger broke the news a few weeks ago. (You all should definitely be following her blog for all things fashion-y in Portland.) Make it work, people!

Crazy busy!

2011-07-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hi friends! Does anybody else feel like this is the busiest summer ever? Between work and then a million fun things we have going on, we're swamped! This photo sums it up perfectly.

Taryn and Shelby are on their way up to Portland as I type this and I couldn't be more excited to hang out with them tonight! Is it Friday yet?! xo

image from weheartit.com

miss b and hustle

practically stolen :: calendars

the cream event

funny for your monday...

what a week!

drooling over :: Rick Owens

bali :: canggu

happy valentine's day!!

holy hottie :: taylor swift

travel more...

seeing double

tunes i love tuesday :: yacht

practically stolen :: pendleton sale!

blue skies all around...

rediscovered :: american eagle

tunes i love tuesday :: lana del rey

bff bracelets

tunes i love tuesday :: santigold

things we love, that you should love

hey yoga girl...

the post social

holy hottie

tunes I love tuesday :: push it

case in point

bali :: uluwatu

happy new year!

happy holidays!

tunes i love tuesday :: holiday edition

have to see it on :: mullet skirt

sh*t girls say

the easiest recipe ever...

tunes i love tuesday :: grouplove

bali find :: jewel rocks

drooling over :: paper crown holiday

MBAH’s ipad case round-up

guest post! tunes I love tuesday :: M83

we're back!

we're bali bound...

mini hipsters...

paleo cookies

lulu's lovenotes

tune in tuesday :: Like Crazy

practically stolen :: pendleton skirt

one week from today...

drooling over :: boet

no commitment necessary.

tunes i love tuesday :: rumours

______i ______ and like.

happy birthday to us!!!

fauna pillows

Our kinda pumpkins...

manic panic

drooling over :: christian siriano SP12

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Thao with The Get Down Stay Down

Holy Hottie :: Young Brad

things we love, that you should love

tunes i love tuesday :: the naked and famous

holy hottie! :: jake ryan

Re-discovered :: Levis

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Spotify

It's raining...

Jean love :: DL1961

tunes i love tuesday :: the soft pack

serenity

holy hottie! :: rachel bilson

The classic trench.

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: The Lumineers @ the Woods

Fall Fashion, Portland Style.

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Cults

things we love, that you should love...

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: The Kills

holy hottie!

FYF Fest

Practically Stolen :: Leopard-print jeans

Tunes I Love Tuesday :: Little Dragon

HA!

Carry on.

ankle booties

tunes i love tuesday :: cut copy

Ampersand As Apostrophe

i and like.