Missing Summer in January

Forever 21: Smocked Polka Dot Dress Navy $14.80

Target: Merona® Emma Genuine Leather Flat $27.98

Mama Dog: Rescue Shih Tzu Priceless

This is my first blog post introducing my rescue Shih Tzu. She was already about five years old when I rescued her. Her name was Mama Dog from the previous owner and she is the sweetest thing. I can tell her spirit was raised after she was with us for the first week. She has a good home now and spends her days sleeping (she has the cutest snoring sound), playing, and roaming around the house. 

Golden Globes 2014: Top Fashion

I love watching the red carpet at the Golden Globes to see all of the new trends in fashion. 

These are my top nine favorite red carpet looks of the night! 

Kerry Washington, Kaley Cuoco, Sarah Paulson, Michelle Dockery, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Wilde, Monica Potter, Zooey Deschanel 

What was your favorite red carpet look of the 2014 Golden Globes?

                                Can we also talk about how adorable Michelle Dockery dress is?

Movie Sunday: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

I have to say I really loved this movie. I'm not being biased because it was based around looking for the lost negative. I won't go into spoiler alerts about the movie, in case you haven't seen it. 

Personally the message I took from the movie is about trying new things and not letting fear hold you back. This is something I struggle with pretty often. I myself am quite and more reserved that most. I also worry a lot more than I should. You will miss out on life if you let worry and fear keep you from exploring. 

I want to be more like Mitty. This is something I really want to work on in the year 2014. I want to live life to the fullest. If your on the fence about seeing this movie, don't be. It made me laugh and cry which usually is a great indication of a well made movie. You won't be disappointed I promise. 

I have a thing for sharks you'll find out when shark week 2014 happens.

Who doesn't love a song by: Of Monsters and Men 

Photo Credit: Mitty

Lemon Bars: Recipe

My wedding is about eight months away so of course its time to start baking! I want to find the perfect lemon bars to have at our reception. I have time to try out a few recipes in order to select the best one. Here is the first lemon bar recipe I am going to try!

The recipe must:
   - Be Simple (Especially if I end up needing 12 dozen!)
   - Taste Delicious
   - Freeze Well

Lemon Bars 

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1⁄2 cup white sugar

2 cup all-purpose flour

4 egg

1 1⁄2 cup white sugar

1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

    2 lemons, juiced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Recipe and Photo From: KitchMe

Giveaway: Photographic Print

Giveaway 10x10 Single Weight Matboard Photographic Print

Wouldn't this look awesome hanging in your office?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

More prints available at: brittanymarieharrington.com

Thursday Fashion Love

1. Flared Dress - Sleeveless, knee-length woven dress with fitted bodice and flared skirt. H&M

2. Cameo Valley Tassel Necklace. Anthropologie 

3. Poise and Click Dress. Modcloth

4. Hawke Bag - Aldo

5. Dolce Vita Cadby Ankle-Wrap Wedge Sandal. Urban Outfitters

6. Sleek Aviator Sunglasses. Forever 21

How cute is that camera dress? 

Toy Camera: Holga Time!

(All of the photographs above were taken by me!)
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What Is a Holga Camera? 

The Holga is a medium format 120 film camera, made in Hong Kong, known for its low-fidelity aesthetic.

The Holga's low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yields pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. 

Where Can I Get a Holga?

The Holga camera store of course! Check out this awesome online store that specialized in selling Holga cameras. www.holgacamera.com

Why Do I Love My Holga Camera?

You never know what exactly your image is going to look like! I love that level of surprise and anticipation. Besides the fact that I love all things that deal with film. Holga is a great camera for a beginner wanted to explore film or someone more advanced wanting to have the Holga vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions.

Photo: Holga