In the world of Save. Spend. Splurge.

What I liked this week:

• The life of a supermodel, it is never as green as it ever seems. H/T to Revanche.
• These boots look amazing. The khaki green is stunning, and a very nice neutral that isn’t black.
• Rare Marilyn Monroe’s secret footage. She was such a cultural icon but with such a sad story. The media ate her up alive. She just wanted to live her life…
• I tried a sample of  and I think it is so refreshing, spicy and incredibly food-y without being sweet. I’m seriously considering the bottle.
• How to achieve financial independence realistically. I really like reading Tim’s posts on how he reached his first $100,000 and so on. What an interesting look and perspective on savings. I might do a similar post.
• I have and it is sweet without being cloying, and makes me think of the salted summer. It can be , so this.
• Pitbull, love him or hate him is a marketing genius. His ascent has been incredible & I really enjoyed this article on him. People are not whom they seem.
• I’ve always liked crowns and regalia, and .
• This is why I’m my own boss. I can’t believe this manager.
• I’m such a sucker for maps, that but for something , or or .
• This woman married a gay man and knew it. You are born gay. You can’t be cured of it… and I am happy to hear that people are starting to realize that sometimes religious doctrines are not the be-all and end-all, and there is flexibility in its interpretation.
• This striped skirt needs to enter my wardrobe. It is so unexpected, and this one in a pleated stripe midi is awesome, and so is this striped version.
• How to negotiate as a woman and work your strengths.
• A long delicate leaf necklace is what I need.
• I liked this post from Xin about why women are vilified for liking to spend on style and clothing, yet in the same breath are expected to do it.
• This tuxedo blazer is stunning in its charcoal grey and black perfection.