about this blog: girly girls like… is a visual record of all things charming, feminine or just plain cute findings from across the ‘net. about the author: ashley see, a 23 year-old journalist who lives in seattle, wa. contact ashley: * twitter: @ashleysee * e-mail: ashley.tumblr@gmail.comTumblr (3.0; @girlygirlslike)http://girlygirlslike.com/<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz04tzTJCA1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>as any girly girl already knows, <i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/">up</a></i> was adorable. the reason to celebrate is far beyond the cuteness that is carl’s grape soda pin or ellie’s gapped front teeth, but <a href="http://movies.about.com/b/2010/03/07/michael-giacchino-and-up-score-best-score-oscar.htm">michael giacchino won the 2010 oscar for best score</a> for his work on <i>up</i>!</p> <p><a href="http://lala.com/zA0nI">give the soundtrack a listen</a>, my favorites:</p> <ul> <li>“we’re in the club now”</li> <li>“married life”</li> <li>“stuff we did”</li> <li>“it’s just a house”</li> <li>“the ellie badge”</li> <li>“up with end credits”</li> </ul>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/436350199http://girlygirlslike.com/post/436350199Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:32:23 -0800Up<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kx8n43bvmO1qza6foo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>baby pine cone.<br/>mama pine cone.<br/>grandpa cone.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://id0be1ieve.tumblr.com/post/368750476/folksy-buy-pine-cones-8-x-8-print">id0be1ieve</a>><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/189498-Pine-Cones-8-x-8-Print?shop=yes">Folksy :: Buy “Pine Cones 8 x 8” Print”</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/436135927http://girlygirlslike.com/post/436135927Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:34:08 -0800autumnpine cone<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxkuotqnwo1qzpwi0o1_r2_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>if a panda on a rocking horse isn’t cuteoverload then i don’t know what is.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://rougeribbon.tumblr.com/post/380233281">rougeribbon</a>><a href="http://thedw.us/post/380061804/animated-gif-of-the-day-my-small-heart-just-grew">thedailywhat</a>><a href="http://9gag.com/gag/18216"> 9gag</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/436129801http://girlygirlslike.com/post/436129801Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:31:07 -0800pandasilly goose<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyvk90m1Sj1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>there are some really great things for sale right now. in fact, so many <b>i want to share some of my favorite vintage finds that i stumbled upon this morning</b> <i>(click the images to see the sites for purchase)</i>:</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42081859"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/hulakittywatercolorwonder.jpg" width="430" height="646"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39571559"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/hulakittyevelecoq.jpg" width="430" height="646"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33602424"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/yellowflappurse_rogueretro.jpg"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38234627"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/coppercandleholers_modishvintage.jpg" width="430" height="295"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41253415&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=cowgirl&ga_search_type=&ga_page=5&includes%5B%5D=tags"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/ampirlot_numberhorses.jpg" width="430" height="546"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41372630"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/embroideredsquirrel_rogueretro.jpg"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41397424"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/owlfigurinejosef_curiouscollections.jpg" width="430" height="573"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41624094"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/pinkdottedapron_ohsosara.jpg" width="430" height="285"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38131346"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/lemondropginghamapron_peacetraveler.jpg"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40795610"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/redscarf.jpg"/></a></p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430738317http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430738317Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:43:44 -0800vintage and for saleadorable dressesapronsowlhorsespony<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyllwxqVBt1qzyrwvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>it’s pictures like this golden gate bridge snapshot that make <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6d03gbmAzc">tony bennett’s “i left my heart in san francisco”</a> seem all the more true.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://papertissue.tumblr.com/">papertissue</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430661248http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430661248Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:55:30 -0800san franciscogolden gate bridge<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky9qse0BQx1qb7hhto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>sometimes a girl just has to embrace a headdress and her inner-nature girl, albeit it the love child/hippie-vibe or a la the above, native american.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://frenchteaparty.tumblr.com/">frenchteaparty</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430656061http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430656061Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:52:03 -0800feathers<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cRn-tNb8-mA&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cRn-tNb8-mA&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>absolutely smitten with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellie_Goulding">ellie goulding</a>’s cover of “sweet disposition”</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430635661http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430635661Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:38:43 -0800super sweet songs<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyvhnzByBC1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>legs, legs, legs - let my crush on adorable swedish girls, like <a href="http://models.com/models/frida-gustavsson">ms. frida gustavsson</a> pictured here, ensue!</p> <p>more for this lassie who wears tights and shorts as much as i do!</p> <p><a href="http://bombandohorrores.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/%E2%99%A5-frida-gustavsson-%E2%99%A5/"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/4006116569_5b0e0ce185_b.jpg" width="500"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://bombandohorrores.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/%E2%99%A5-frida-gustavsson-%E2%99%A5/"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/tumblr_kr2l0hefrp1qzjiplo1_500.jpg" width="500"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://bombandohorrores.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/%E2%99%A5-frida-gustavsson-%E2%99%A5/"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/090630-tuxedo-sun-stockholm-berns-t.jpg" width="500"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://stardustandsequins.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/friday-balloons-candy/"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/frida-gustavsson4.jpg" width="500"/></a></p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430609154http://girlygirlslike.com/post/430609154Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:21:35 -0800Frida Gustavssonhey pretty girl<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyn3gl7xJk1qzqthdo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>while looking at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38934532@N04/sets/72157621521928088/">‘before they were famous’ yearbook pictures</a> isn’t exclusive to girly girls, it sure is damn fun.</p> <p>some doozies:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38934532@N04/4003431445/in/set-72157621521928088/">charlize theron</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38934532@N04/3724470197/in/set-72157621521928088/">mariah carey</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38934532@N04/4004129512/in/set-72157621521928088/">ellen pompeo</a> (giving mariah a run for her money, meredith ‘<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitro_(band)">nitro</a>’ gray)</li> </ul> <p>some foxes:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38934532@N04/4003369461/in/set-72157621521928088/">joe biden</a> (yes, i too was surprised)</li> <li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38934532@N04/4003369299/in/set-72157621521928088/">david hasselhoff</a></li> </ul>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/421460075http://girlygirlslike.com/post/421460075Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:33:57 -0800hey pretty girlstevie nicks<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky2z64Iopx1qzvsqto1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>like most, i love me some seasonal changes.</p> <p>while i’ve never been clever enough to depict the above scene, i sure do love the contrast of the four seasons pictured in the same spot.</p> <p>that autumn one makes me think of the northeast and their infamous and colorful octobers.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://prettypinkshoes.tumblr.com/post/418562900/rej0yce-dareandstrive-mango-tango-airochelle-treasu">prettypinkshoes</a> > <a href="http://rej0yce.tumblr.com/post/418553114/dareandstrive-mango-tango-airochelle">rej0yce</a> > <a href="http://dareandstrive.tumblr.com/post/418549425/mango-tango-airochelle-treasurebox">dareandstrive</a> > <a href="http://mango-tango.tumblr.com/post/399783979/airochelle-treasurebox-justbesplendid">mangotango</a>> <a href="http://airochelle.tumblr.com/post/399761166">airochelle</a> ></p> <p><a href="http://treasurebox.tumblr.com/post/399659603/justbesplendid-seasons">treasurebox</a> > <a href="http://justbesplendid.tumblr.com/post/398271903/seasons">justbesplendid</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/421363092http://girlygirlslike.com/post/421363092Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:43:54 -0800four seasonsparks are picturesque<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyh2ibhmEw1qzyrwvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>i’ve expressed my <a href="http://girlygirlslike.com/tagged/peacock_feathers#290541665">adoration for peacock feathers</a> before and i’ll do it again. i love these birds!</p> <p>(via <a href="http://papertissue.tumblr.com/">papertissue</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/418068276http://girlygirlslike.com/post/418068276Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:23:02 -0800peacock feathers<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyea77bZrr1qa9yjmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>don’t know about you gals, but when i’m holding an umbrella and the wind is blowing my strands all a’bustle, rarely (if ever) do i look so sweet. often times it looks like a hurricane chewed me up and spit me out.</p> <p>note to self, look a little more windswept chic and a little less drowned rat defeated.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://partytights.tumblr.com/">partytights</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412780252http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412780252Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:14:28 -0800windsweptumbrella<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky9b1zwQD91qzfme7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>it’s pictures like this that make every 9-5’er wanna quit their job, pack a bag and never return.</p> <p>this picture of e<i><span>dinburgh, scotland has that whole girly gothic thing down pat.</span></i></p> <p>(via <a href="http://theseunsentletters.tumblr.com/post/409153186/hulya-tikilights-simplygorgeous">theseunsentletters</a>><a href="http://hulya.tumblr.com/post/409141696/tikilights-simplygorgeous">hulya</a>><a href="http://tikilights.tumblr.com/post/406274861/simplygorgeous-travelhighlights-victoria">tikilights</a>><a href="http://simplygorgeous.tumblr.com/post/405523194/travelhighlights-victoria-street-by-mayu">simplygorgeous</a>><a href="http://travelhighlights.tumblr.com/post/405283764/victoria-street-by-mayu-edinburgh-scotland">travelhighlights</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412770317http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412770317Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:08:29 -0800scotland<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyfq196KQf1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>just stumbled upon <a href="http://abbytryagain.bigcartel.com/">abby try again’s photography</a> and lady has mad skills. i’m pretty smitten with her style and despite a vow to layoff buying non-necessities, i find myself wanting to support her.</p> <p>some of my favorite of her pictures:</p> <p><img width="500" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/boots.jpg"/></p> <p><img width="500" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/cargoglass.jpg"/></p> <p><img width="500" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/rubbuddahsbelly/1succulentsatdianas.jpg"/></p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412757837http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412757837Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:00:45 -0800dahlianeat-o photographers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyexxllCFV1qzw4ueo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>while it’s clear that this bowl is way too tiny for this little guy, it sure is cute.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://texturism.tumblr.com/post/411635881">texturism</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412739424http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412739424Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:49:57 -0800fishy, fishy<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyfmh7Q3Bm1qzb2hmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>this brings a whole new meaning to floral wallpaper.</p> <p>i like it!</p> <p>(via <a href="http://sweethomestyle.tumblr.com/">sweethomestyle</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412725464http://girlygirlslike.com/post/412725464Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:41:56 -0800diy apartment decor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky27m39JfM1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>kinda like my <a href="http://girlygirlslike.com/post/370144605/boys-talk-shop-all-the-time-therefore-this-is">girls talkin shop (aka bras) post</a>, this lovely little collection is attributed to all things cheesy and aesthetically pleasing.</p> <p>it’s tempting enough to invite some your favorite guys and gals over for an intimate soiree — where everyone brings a bottle of something tall, dark and red and is dressed to the vintage nines.</p> <p>that reminds me, margarita stewart posted a<a href="http://girlygirlslike.com/post/370144605/boys-talk-shop-all-the-time-therefore-this-is"> lovely run through of what every wine and cheese party thrower should know</a>.</p> <p>(via <a>pinkofperfection</a>><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zeetzjones/">zeetzjones</a>)</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/397299072http://girlygirlslike.com/post/397299072Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:54:00 -0800cheesedinner partyfrench<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky1ppv2ebE1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>i’ve recently uncovered american supermodel <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josie_Maran">josie maran</a>’s adorableness. sure we’ve seen her within the pages of <a href="http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/josie_maran/photos/ads.htm?start=12">glossy fem mags or in maybelline ads</a>, but it looks like josie has more to her than a pretty face.</p> <p>she is…in fact…a natural girly girl! or at least her blog, <a href="http://josiemarancosmetics.typepad.com/">josie maran cosmetics</a> shows us that there are many sides to this model that aren’t all stilettos and sass.</p> <p>more along the likes of a prairie home companion, i’m a little in love with her market look of 80 degrees-meets february outfit consisting of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunne_Sax">gunne sax-esque dress</a>, a ruby red owl necklace, polka-dotted purse and black ankle strap flats.</p> <p>see more pics of her outfit from her post, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/m/72749990/s/0">what would josie wear on a winter’s summer day?</a></p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/396782295http://girlygirlslike.com/post/396782295Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:27:00 -0800josie maranhey pretty girladorable dressesSunday market chicgunne sax<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky0muaHkRW1qzqthdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>clean, styled hair can soften any militant-meets-fuzzy look.</p> <p>i suspect that this same ensemble would look drastically different on a girl with a short ‘do or dark locks…so kudos to this blond. she’s beaten us all…</p>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/395784840http://girlygirlslike.com/post/395784840Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:27:46 -0800hey pretty girlwinter wonderland<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxwlk8FZUF1qzqthdo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>you don’t have to solely channel your inner-<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/thelma%20scooby%20doo/swiftian/0_100407/velma3.gif">thelma (a la scooby doo</a>) on halloween, nor do you have to hide behind dark shades to compliment the winter temperatures.</p> <p>calling all brunettes: throw on a pair of tights and rock that hot <i>pretty in pink</i> mini like it’s never been.</p> <p>the deets to own:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-80s-PINK-WOOL-Cream-PUFF-SLEEVE-Full-Mini-Dress-S_W0QQitemZ150412695638QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Women_s_Clothing?hash=item23054b9856">for sale on ebay</a> until 2/18 (<a href="http://www.novavintage.com/">nova vintage</a>)</li> <li>$16 starting bid - 0 bids thus far</li> <li>wool</li> <li>made by saks fifth avenue</li> <li>size small</li> </ul>http://girlygirlslike.com/post/391478479http://girlygirlslike.com/post/391478479Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:09:44 -0800adorable dressesvintage and for sale1980s