Grandma Knows Best

It is always the simplest things in life that bring the greatest joy. The simplest things usually adorn themselves with the most thought and care. Such was true when I came home to find a home cooked meal of my favorite dish; my Grandma Betty's spaghetti. Not only did she cook for our family on my mom's birthday, she made my very own vegetarian batch, as though it were my birthday too. Life could not be sweeter than in simple moments like these.

Summer I hear you...

(MirageMagazine)

things that glow on sundays

Sunday mornings belong to us.
Sleep late, mimosas to match my inspiration.
Smell of gloss, the green of Augusta.
Sunday mornings belong to me.
A cup of inspiration,
and a dwell of fresh coffee.
Today I was dizzy, but inspired by the glow.
Homemade brunch, handmade desires, Sundays mornings belong to us.
And you are glowing.

(Vogue Italia)

(Vogue Espana)

(Vogue Espana)

(Vogue Espana)

(Vogue Italia)

(Caren Wester)

(Carin Wester, man I hope long straight hair makes a wicked comeback)

glowing with envy by whitneybenj featuring TopShop dresses

Items in this set:
Lace Top Tube Dress by Rare**, $100
ATHENA, 59 GBP
Fred Meyer Jewelers - Jewelry - Green Amethyst and Diamond Fashion..., $300
BCBGMaxAzria - Royale Watch (Gold/Turquoise) - Jewelry, $120
Essie Summer Nail Polish - Funny Face, $5.60

do you polyvore?

Have you hooked yourself on Polyvore yet?  Beware, you might not leave this site for 5 hours or more. Happy playtime.

haute red kate by whitneybenj featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Forever21.com - Dresses - Casual - 2074195521, $25
Poseidon 120 pumps, $1,195
Tiered coral-shaped necklace, $1,595
Sculptural Ring, $5.80
Chanel 'Coco' Eau de Parfum For Women 3.4 FL OZ 100 ML Tester

My favourite workout gear, p.s. balance really is everything. Namaste.

balance yourself by whitneybenj on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
lululemon athletica - The Mat, $68
lululemon athletica - Simply Stainless Bottle, $25
the lululemon athletica blog
lululemon athletica | yoga-inspired athletic apparel for men & women
Women’s Newton Running Lady Isaac

Milano Marathon, April 2011. Gelato better be at the finish line.

i will run a 26.2 miles, in milano, italia, by june 2011 by whitneybenjamin on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
lululemon athletica - Simply Stainless Bottle, $25
Milano-naviglio_grande.jpg (JPEG Image, 2848x2136 pixels) - Scaled...
Women’s Newton Running Lady Isaac
lululemon athletica | yoga-inspired athletic apparel for men & women
lululemon athletica | yoga-inspired athletic apparel for men & women

Locks of Tiger Lilly

How do you knot love the rage of braids?   Officially leaving the heat for the rays of Tiger Lilly, day 1 of my week of braids.  If you have any knotty inspiration shout it @whitbenj.

(Via Vogue Australia)

(ViaVogue Paris)

(via Voque Italia)

(via Glamour)

(Via Whitters)

Be inspired here.

Appropriately named the Whitney crystal-embellished dress. I think with haute pink nails, lip gloss, and my wedding shoes, a dress does make. Lust.

(Rachel Gilbert)

 (Giuseppe Zanotti fluo Rossa)