5 Fave Things I Found On Instagram This Week

I love lists, don’t you? In fact, I love lists so much, the Notes tab on my iPhone is always open as I’m constantly jotting down anything from grocery lists, songs I want to listen to, perfumes I want to smell, to-do lists, and appointments… you get the gist, I take notes, lots of ’em!
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Lucky Charms: 12 Stylish Brazilian Wish Ribbon Trends

From the calming waves of bossa nova to the thumping beat of Olodum –Salvador, Bahia is filled with artistic culture, vibrant beaches, cobblestoned alleys and colorful buildings of Pelourinho, bold design, beautiful and friendly people, acarajé, cozido and a history that pulses through the veins of this rich and incredible place. Keep Reading!

Hipanema

While doing some window shopping, I was drawn to the most fabulous bracelets, enticing me with their vibrant colors. But there was something else that caught my eye, a familiar ribbon signifying luck, the Brazilian wish ribbon or “fita.” Having a fascination with the Brazilian ribbon, I immediately had to know more about these bracelets. Inquiring with the shopkeeper from Lee and Birch, she explained that they found them in L.A. and the company creating them is called, Hipanema. Furthermore the bracelets are each unique and can take up to 36 hours to make.
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