December 2010
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Outfit du Jour: The Flying Squirrel
When: December 28, 2010 Poncho: Gift (NY & Co.) Dress: (under sweater) James Perse Tights: Marshall’s Boots: Via Spiga Bracelet: Gift In case you all were wondering: no, I don’t really take myself seriously at all. That’s why I took an outfit photo in a Barneys dressing room. You can see the shirt I tried on (and might go back to get) against the wall. The bracelet...
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Tumblr Tuesday!
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Studded Gabardine Trench Coat
Hey, does anyone have a spare $3,000? Seriously, though, if I had one big ticket item that I could splurge on once a season, I would definitely pick this Burberry trench. The trench is so timeless, but I always look for pieces that I can make my own. Studs have been a part of my aesthetic sensibilities for a long, long time and probably will be forever. I’m still secretly clinging to that...
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Last Minute Gift Crunch
(source: JustImage) So, you ran out of time. You’re on a budget and you forgot that last minute gift. Or, a friend suddenly wants to exchange gifts and it’s Christmas in three days. Last second party invite? Well, time to bring a gift to the host/ess. What to get? What to buy? I put together a list of easy to find gifts for a myriad of people and hopefully quick and easy to get on the...
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Tumblr Tuesday!
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“All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of...”
– William Faulkner
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Urban Girl Squad Round Up
In case you don’t remember, I also do some blogging over at Urban Girl Squad on fashion and careers. Here’s the latest call of my writing:
7 Tips to Ace that Interview
Baby, it’s COLD outside
Getting a Career, Not a Job
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Girl Friday Gift Guide, Part Two
Still stumped at what to buy for those fabulous people in your life? Well here’s some inspiration to get you jump started. And even better - everything on this list is $60 and under! 1. Kensie dress, $43.20 2. Asos bow gloves, $27.58 3. Bonadrag cuff links, $60 4. Forever21 earrings, $1.50 5. Field Notes notebooks, $9.95 6. Urban Outfitters - George the Terrier, $18 7. Modcloth sweater,...
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Tumblr Tuesday!
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“A poet can survive everything but a misprint.”
– Oscar Wilde
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Hello Kitty Drive-By
With food trucks all the craze in New York, it’s no surprise that a favorite bow wearing, fashionable cat has her own truck. Sanrio is rolling in and saving the day for all of your holiday shopping. Especially if you’ve got some Hello Kitty fans on your list. The gift truck pulls into town on Thursday, 12/9 from Noon - 8 pm at Herald Square.
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Wishlist Wednesday: Party Dresses!
Sometimes I look for reasons to dress up: the heels, jewelry, stockings, big, bright red lips, and the dresses! I’m a sucker for a good dress. Let me tell you, there isn’t much that would get me to put one on. Museum browsing, coffee drinking, poetry listening, you name it. Dresses are the tops. Besides, I’m totally going to need something awfully pretty for New Year’s,...
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Tumblr Tuesday!
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Outfit du Jour: You're One of My Kind
When: December 01, 2010 Dress: Kensie Stockings: Asos Necklace: Shock Boutique Jewelry: Various Another day, another all black outfit. Sounds about right. Actually, I wore this get up to the Of a Kind launch party at the Thompson Hotel. Now, talk about fun - so many lovely people to meet and talk to. Oh yeah, and free drinks are swell, too. P.S. Can I also talk about how I’m obsessed with...
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Distance
Were you to cross the world, my dear, To work or love or fight, I could be calm and wistful here, And close my eyes at night. It were a sweet and gallant pain To be a sea apart; But, oh, to have you down the lane Is bitter to my heart. - Dorothy Parker
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Wishlist Wednesday: Full Swing
With December comes late-night gatherings and bustling parties. Is there a better way to bring in the winter season and the holidays than with glittery dresses and sparkly baubles and skirts? No, I think not. I fully intend to get my shine on. 1. Dorothy Perkins dress, £35.60 2. Anthropologie bangle, $178 3. Erickson Beamon earrings, $380 4. Charlotte Olympia platform heels, $1108 5. All Saints...
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link: Kick it up in winter boots →
I just want to let everyone know that I’ll also be blogging (on style and careers) over at Urban Girl Squad. Here’s my first post on my winter boot lust.
