Book of Leisure: August 2015

Monday, August 31, 2015

Feeling fall-ish.

Visions of Vogue / Straight A Style / Book of Leisure

Love Zahra / Upbeat Soles / Eat Pray Wear Love

Dress: Wayf, c/o; Vest: similar here; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Heels: identical here

Fall, y'all.

She's a coming,

and I'm so ready.

All the signs are there:

an autumn crisp in the air {only lasted two days, but still!},

pumpkin items finding their way to store shelves,

and college football kicking off this weekend.
A little vest action + this Wayf shirt dress sure doesn't hurt the spirit either;)

Who else is ready?!?

Have a great week guys,
thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday, August 28, 2015

An afternoon read with my baby boy.

Top: Romwe, c/o; Skinnies: Nordstrom; Sneakers: Target; Book set: Amos Like to Jump {written by Margaret Lowder}, c/o

Cuddling up and reading with Hugh

is one of our favorite things to do.

{Not to mention it's the only time he's still, lol}

So I was excited to run across the Amos Tales Series!

Book one of the series has quickly become a favorite of our's.

It teaches an uplifting message of individuality and

the illustrations are bright, colorful and fun.

Hugh loves that little Amos dog:)

There's also a little activity book included for the kiddies as well!

If your kids are anything like my little,

you can never have enough books around.

I encourage you guys to check out this adorable book here!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Most asked questions + WIWW

Dress: Riffraff, c/o; Heels: Steve Madden; Bag: Prima Donna , c/o; Sunnies: Prada c/o Ditto

Hey guys!
Hope everyone is having a good week:)

I've gotten a lot of questions regarding

a few different things with the blog.

Ranging from prepping posts to hair and makeup.

Interacting with all of you is my hands-down,

number one favorite thing about blogging

so I thought I'd take this post to answer

a few questions that I seem to get asked the most...

How did your blog get started?

I originally started when Jonathan and I got married

as a means of documenting our new lives together.

I started receiving more and more questions about clothing I wore,

so I decided why not turn it into a platform for life and style-

killing two birds with one stone;)

Who takes your pictures and what kind of camera do you use?

My awesooooome husband.

Seriously y'all,

I don't brag on him enough but he's amazing.

So supportive, so patient.

This fun little gig for sure wouldn't happen without him.

He shoots with a Nikon D3100 and uses a 50mm fixed lens.

How do you curl your hair?

I use an Enzo Milano curling wand.

I can't even sing praises high enough for this hair wand.

I have used this product since college and am still a faithful fan.

If you're in the market, run get one now!

How do I shop the clothes you post on Instagram?

{Best to do this from computer, I hear people have trouble from a mobile device.}

After you've signed up, simply double tap a picture I post on Instagram.
Direct links to all items are then emailed straight to your inbox.

What makeup products do you use?

I could do a post on this alone {and may in the future},

but below is a quick rundown of what's in my everyday routine:

Primer-MAC Prep + Prime Skin

Foundation-MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation

Contouring {on a good day, haha}-It Cosmetics Contouring Kit

Powder-Peter Thomas Roth Oily Problem Skin Mineral Powder

Concealer-It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye

Brows-Benefit Instant Brow Pencil

Blush-NARS: color Deep Throat

Mascara-Benefit Roller Lash

Go-to everyday gloss-MAC Lipglass: color Please Me

That covers everything for now!
If you ever have questions about anything else
please feel free to shoot me an email {elizabetheuna[at]gmail[dot}com}.
I'd love to chat!

xoxo

Two features of the week:

Regally Soled The Closet Crush

What I Wore Wednesday is a link-up curated by Elizabeth, Brenna, and Grace. The idea of this link-up is to create a place for other bloggers to come together and share their posts with us and meet new blog friends! The link-ups are aimed towards your favorite outfit posts that you want to share! The WIWW link-ups will be open every Wednesdays, so please come back weekly to link-up with us!

How To Link-Up:

1. We ask that you please follow the hosts Grace from Gracefullee Made on BlogLovin', Elizabeth from Book of Leisure on BlogLovin', and Brenna from Chic Street Style on BlogLovin'! (the first three links in the link-up)

2. Feel free to use the link-up badge button on Grace, Elizabeth's, or Brenna's side bar or link back to the link-up on your blog.
3. Please check out the other link-ups and leave a comment or two! ;) make some new blogger friends!

1. Gracefullee Made (Host)

2. Book of Leisure (Host)

3. Chic Street Style (Host)

4. Festive occasion: What to wear

5. Denim on denim

6. Lou & Grey- Peaches In A Pod

7. Madeline @ Cappuccino and Fashion

8. BESOS FROM AMERICA // Blue on Blue

9. DRESS TRANSITION TO FALL

10. Perfect Pencil Skirt GIVEAWAY

11. The Daily Lace | Like Candy

12. What to wear on a boat ride-Color and Gr

13. August 24, 2015 - Color and Grace

14. Two Peas in a Blog: How to Mix Neutrals

15. Two Peas in a Blog-Tuesday Fashion Party

16. How to wear the 2015 Pantone Color Marsa

17. Chioma's Evolution of Style: The Skinny

18. Wear It For Less: WHAT I WORE: GRAY MAXI

19. Check Mate

20. Sarah: Balenciaga

21. Making Restorations

22. DisisD: day with Lucy and date night

23. DisisD: Saint Laurent Muse

24. DisisD: her dress, my dress {wiws}

25. Lace Panels ~ Some Velvet Morning

26. Diary of a Southern Shopper

27. The Kissing Booth Blog

28. Denim & Lace

29. Black & White Basics @ RegallySoled.com

30. Washington, D.C. | The Miller Affect

31. How to Transition Your Summer Dresses

32. Mix and Match Wardrobe Staples

33. Things happen with coffee link up

34. Pastel Party. Lavender & Coral. -

35. Bonjour

36. Lipgloss and Lace

37. Sweet, Short & Stylish

38. Obnoxious - Vida Fashionista

39. Threads for Thomas: White Flares and Men

40. BLACK WAISTCOAT DRESS

41. KINDA PREPPY

42. BUTTON FRONT SUEDE SKIRT

43. Encore Style :: Wallis Maxi Dress

44. Happiness at Mid-Life: Trusting the Inte

45. What We Wore: Sorry I'm Late Tank - The

46. What We Wore: Blue Stripes - The Gifted

47. Color Me Tuesday: Dried Herb

48. Lindsey @ Thrift and Shout

49. diy sleeveless coat

50. Back to School Style - Northwest Blonde

51. Fall Feelings - Northwest Blonde

52. K's Lookbook: Shoulder details

53. Garments Speech: Plaid Tunic

54. Les Copains Denim Dress, DIY - Riva la D

55. The Blush Blonde

56. Westwood Sunglasses

57. The Closet Crush: SLOW TRANSITION INTO F

58. Striped dress hint of pink | SHOPPINGM

59. OUTFIT LINK-UP: Style Me Wednesday

60. Jelly Sandals $500 Giveaway

The collection has closed. Let other people know about it through twitter.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

A denim romper + WIWW

Romper: Riffraff, c/o; Heels: Lulu*s, c/o; Bag: Lulu*s, c/o; Sunnies: Prada, c/o Ditto; Watch: Jord, c/o

Soooo.

I'm feeling very 90s in this getup,

and I have to say....I don't totally hate it;)

I received this watch from JORD a couple of weeks

ago and it has become a new favorite of mine.

A watch can be such a tough decision because it's a piece

that you wear 24/7, so versatility is key.

JORD has a gorgeous selection and I encourage

you guys to check them out!

They're offering 10% off to Book of Leisure readers

right now with code "bookofleisure"

Have a great Wednesday, guys!

Two features of the week:

Posh Classy Mom Diary of a Southern Shopper

How To Link-Up:

1. Gracefullee Made (Host)

2. Book of Leisure (Host)

3. Chic Street Style (Host)

4. Summer Nights - Lady in Violet

5. Just Basic

6. The War Against Popcorn & Zone Bars

7. About a tee Link up

8. Pom pom shorts and a tee

9. Hobbit ~ Some Velvet Morning

10. Pop, Fizz, Pink!

11. Chioma's Evolution of Style: Kaleidoscop

12. Chioma's Evolution of Style: Frayed

13. Grey Swing Dress | Doused in Pink

14. Wrapping Up the Bump

15. Plaid Shirt Dress - Straight A Style

16. Clare @ Understated Classics

17. Reinvent Your Workwear

18. maxi skirt GIVEAWAY!!!

19. Wear It For Less: RACHEL BILSON

20. Burbbery Bowler Bag

21. DisisD

22. Besos From America // Plaid

23. THE PINA-COLLIDER

24. MADEWELL FLARES

25. THE CLASSIC TRENCH - 2 WAYS

26. Threads for Thomas: Linen Joggers

27. Everyday Fashion by Lee: Brown Eyed Girl

28. Your Favorite Throwback Trend?

29. Color and Grace - fashion and personal s

30. August 17, 2015 - Color and Grace

31. Two Peas in a Blog: Shirtdress How to

32. Two Peas in a Blog-Tuesday Fashion Party

33. Happiness at Mid-Life: Romper Bandwagon

34. FASHION IN FLIGHT | Leather Lining

35. Ikwetta Handmade Fashion

36. Jasmin daily : SUMMER LBD

37. CALLING ALL CAMO

38. Thrift and Shout: Cute Outfit of the Day

39. Daily Style Finds: Leopard & $50 Tote

40. Daily Style Finds: Leopard & $500 Cash

41. Long Sleeve Striped Dress

42. K's Lookbook: Meet me in Santorini

43. Jessica @ Domestic Bliss Squared

44. Garments Speech: Greek Goddess

45. Elegance and Mommyhood: A little Retro.

46. Floral Midi Skirt | LINKUP

47. For the Love of Leopard: Style Me Weekly

48. Simple Work Wear - Northwest Blonde

49. Classic Bags Under $200 20% off Code

50. Everyday Look | Jan Loves

51. For The Love Of Glitter -

52. pleated pants - the color palette

53. Travel Wear-Print Top for Dinner

54. Barbie - Vida Fashionista

55. JEXSHOP GIVEAWAY- opened internationally

56. Stripes and Chains

57. Eyelet and DVF

58. Diary of a Southern Shopper

59. Lily Lorraine: Fringe Favorites for Fall

60. Floral Romper

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Gingham goodness + WIWW

Dress: Juliana's Boutique, c/o; Heels: Lulu*s, c/o; Bag: Lulu*s, c/o; Necklace: Accessory Concierge, c/o

Gingham.

It may just be my absolute favorite print, y'all.

Which is why I was so stoked to

receive this little dress from Juliana's Boutique!

A great piece to transition into fall,

not to mention tailgating:)

On a completely different note,

I'm really starting to think that Hugh is already

hitting the terrible twos.

He's only 17 months old...

Am I crazy??

Please tell me yes!

Two features of the week:

Straight A Style Daily Style Finds

How To Link-Up:

1. Gracefullee Made (Host)

2. Book of Leisure (Host)

3. Chic Street Style (Host)

4. Fall Florals - Lady in Violet

5. How to Choose a Career | Wordy Wednesday

6. Kiyonna Maxi Dress Remix | Dressy Casual

7. Wear It For Less: GWEN STEFANI: HEARTS

8. Joanna @ Coastal Closet

9. Black, White & Polka Dotted

10. Neon Maxi

11. Can't Be Tamed

12. LuLu*s #LULUSstylestudio NYFW Contest

13. Lindsey @ Thrift and Shout

14. Fringe and Suede

15. Give it a cut

16. Clare @ Understated Classics

17. Lovely Lace

18. Two Peas in a Blog: Accessories

19. Polka Dots

20. Two Peas in a Blog-Tuesday Fashion Party

21. THAT 70s DENIM SKIRT

22. UNPLUGGED FOR VACATION

23. Happiness at Mid-Life: Eyelet Polka Dots

24. Gingham and Olive

25. K's Lookbook: Orange slices

26. Color and Grace - fashion and personal s

27. Girl Meets Bow: Scalloped Details

28. August 10, 2015 - Color and Grace

29. Lipgloss and Lace

30. Accessories Obsession

31. 10 Days of Outfits in Spain

32. What We Wore: Green Pleated Jumpsuit - T

33. August Budget Buys

34. Color Block Maxi

35. Target Denim Overalls

36. Casual

37. Crochet Maxi Dress

38. 4 Ways To Style A Convertible

39. High Side Slit Maxi

40. Threads for Thomas: Sophisticated Palm P

41. Brown Suede Skirt- Peaches In A Pod

42. How to Wear A Chambray Shirt

43. Summer Casual Work Outfit

44. Shirtdress Day

45. Love & Lemons Happiness

46. Fall Inspiration - Kate in the Classroom

47. Green Sandals - Kate in the Classroom

48. As Boho As It Gets Kate in the Classroom

49. Pink and Gingham

50. Garments Speech: Mixing Blue Prints

51. The Most Comfortable Maxi

52. Pink Floral

53. White Maxi Dress: A Summe

54. Long Black Dress

55. Pineapple Obsessed

56. Feeling Comfortable | Jan Loves

57. Shenanigan-ska: MAKING A STATEMENT WITH

58. Off The Shoulder

59. FASHION IN FLIGHT | J3 Cubin'

60. Lucky Playsuit / Ashanti Brazil

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