Granola To Glam: etsy

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Sunday Brunch with Etsy Brooch and Ideeli Crossbody Bag

I put on this outfit because it was perfectly comfy for a bike ride across town to meet our friends for brunch. Then we had to deal with our doggies and a million other things before leaving the house, so we decided to drive to make up for lost time. I avoided helmet head, yippee!

We love Sunday or Saturday Brunch and usually walk or bike to one of the many yummy spots around our place. Brunch means you can semi-sleep in and it's a great excuse to have bloody marys or mimosas. And since we usually walk or bike, it's usually combined with a bit of a workout. Yea, Sunday Brunch is now officially a workout...in my wildest dreams.

* Excuse the gritty parking garage photos as we have to wait for our car to be called down, therefore, I usually request Mr. Granola to snap a few quick pics.

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Latest Obsession: Indie Nail Polish

365 Days of Color

(photo: Manicurator)

(photo: A Girl and Her Polish)

Aphrodite Laquer

$8 a bottle

Whimsical Ideas by Pam$10 a bottle

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Honey Rainbow$10-$5 a bottle

LlaroweMaking Indie Polish from around the world available to the general public

Candeo (photo: Let Them Have Polish)

Dollish Polish (photo: Crystal's Crazy Combos)

I wanted to share my latest obsession with Indie Nail Polishes. Indie polish makers are those who "franken" (mix existing polishes) or create their own polishes from scratch. There are some real talented gals out there. I say gals because all the indie polish makers I have come across have been female. After experimenting with making my own indie polish at home, I quickly realized it was a complete fail and I should leave the frakening to the experts.

If you are not familiar with one of the original indie polish trail blazers from NY by the name of Lynnderella (obscure blog), you can see some of her amazing creations here:

Color GuideLynnderella eBay StoreSteffels swatches
I started researching where to purchase Lynderella polishes only to find out they are fetching over $100 a bottle on eBay. I was shocked to see a few bottles sell between $600-$800! (There are insane people out there, apparently!) Upon further research, I got sucked into what can only be dubbed as the soap opera of the indie polish world. (Doesn't it sound so dramatic? And aren't you intrigued?) If you have time to waste like I did, this and this was cause for some entertainment.
Being a big manicure DIY'er, I quickly became a fan of Indie Polishes and just as quickly lost my interest in Lynnderella when she basically stated she was too cool to be labeled "indie." Sorry girlfriend, I know you're laughing to the bank, but you ain't no Loreal or OPI.
Here are some of the favorites I have been eyeing. Some of which I will be buying as a treat from Mr. Granola, because quitting shopping cold turkey can be so hard and he appreciates my 22 days of effort so far! I'm 1/3 of the way there and hope to keep going strong.
Look out for reviews and features of my Indie Polish purchases as I find ways to kill time (instead of working out) during my 60 day shopping diet.

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Reward Yourself

I truly believe hard work should have some type of reward at the end. Whether for you it's a spa day, a car detail, or vacation, we all work too hard not to reward ourselves.
This is my new best friend purchased from LoneStarEstates via Etsy. It's my first vintage/antique piece and I'm very happy with it.
Many people don't know I was a gemologist trainee at Gemological Institute of America (GIA) where I graded diamonds for 3 months. If you have any questions regarding diamond shopping, feel free to email me. My personal mission (amongst many) is to help others make smart choices when shopping for diamond jewelry.

Target Tunic and Etsy Scarf

My striped shirts are mating and creating more striped shirts. Everywhere I look there are stripes in my wardrobe. The next little mission of mine is to buy more polka dots and chevron for the rest of the year. Because you know...I'm an equal opportunity employer.

SHOP: cowl scarf Etsy / tights American Apparel / tunic dress Missoni for Target (similar one I love) / boots Steven (similar) / cardigan F21

H&M Cobalt Sweater and New Tory Burch Flats

It's no secret I've been coveting the color cobalt and I'm so glad I found this lovely sweater from H&M this past weekend. It's a very light knit, so I envision being able to wear this year round. I'm still on a mission to find cobalt pants and a skirt. Luckily I saw a pair of cropped pants at Target the other day, so I'llbe back to pick those up soon, since they are so budget friendly!
Chambray top: J.CrewSweater: H&MPants: MangoNecklace: simply Livly via EtsyShoes: Tory burch flatsPurse: LV speedy B 30
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Gemstone Rings

1-4 | 5

These beauties are saved as my Etsy "favorites" because I can't decide which one I want! Can a parent pick a favorite child? I think not.
Please help me decide by commenting below. I don't want a ring to look "too" big like a cocktail ring. Rather a timeless, classic style that can be worn alongside my wedding band or engagement ring.

Sponsor Appreciation: Anthropologie Stormy Seas Lookalike from Eclectic Ornaments

I would like to send a huge thanks to Rae at Eclectic Ornaments for sponsoring Granola2Glam. One of my top search words is "Antropologie Stormy Seas," because like me, we all love this necklace but it's really hard to find. Thanks to Rae, we can custom chose our very own Stormy Seas Lookalike.

Eclectic Ornaments, Etsy
I'm very excited to announce EO Jewelry will be hosting a giveaway next month for G2G readers. Look out for an upcoming announcement!
SHOP:T-shirt: JCrewCardi: Forever 21 (similar)Jeggings: Target, Mossimo (similar)Necklace: Eclectic Ornaments Shoes: Hautelook