I'm on the IT List!!!

Welcome back to 2011's first installment of the IT list... and it's a great start to the New Year for sure! There are some great new additions to the list and a few standbys as well! Take some time to visit each of these amazing blogs!

• capital barbie compiles the best of trouser jeans that are super budget friendly! This is a classic style that is swinging back into style and is so flattering, check out her picks! (like what you see?find capital barbie on twitter!)
• one hundred inspirations starts the New Year right with this simple but stylish look from January Jones, all on an affordable budget, of course!
• the hillside home did her homework and found us the most mouth watering cinnamon roll recipe out there... mmmm, a perfect winter treat!
• a spot of whimsy featured these gorgeous 'dream girl' prints. the 'migration' print with cranes really caught my eye! so gorgeous and whisical, of course! (like what you see? find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• sweetie pie style has already spotted early spring trends popping up on retailers websites... she is loving the classic camel and denim combo that H&M is peddling, and so am I! (like what you see? find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• rosy + tart came up with a super simple recipe for these gruyere and cracked pepper biscuits. Oh my! Comfort food at it's finest! (like what you see? follow rosy + tart on twitter!)
• good tots! pulls together the ultimate maternity outfit that exudes comfort and style. The perfect combo!
• fashion fixation goes with a bold red/coral top to brighten up any winter day. For the win! I love this outfit! (like what you see? find fashion fixation on twitter!)
• undeniable style is lusting after these ultra feminine sweater and skirt combos. It's impossible not to and what a great outfit idea for winter. (like what you see? follow undeniable style on twitter!)
• a delightful design has great tips on how to dress your home for winter. I couldn't agree more... a home definitely needs more coziness in the winter. (like what you see? find a delightful design on twitter!)
• good life for less translates the spring trend of ultra-flared jeans into simple and stylish everyday outfits! (like what you see? follow good life for less on twitter!)
• much to my delight resolves to eat better breakfasts each morning (I can relate to that!)... and these delicious, healthy and simple mini-frittatas makes the resolution look very tasty!

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Wrapped up in Warmth

Scarves are tough.  When you think about gift giving for a stranger or acquaintance what do you think? Scarf.  And as well you should; they're functional, warm, cozy, and usually reasonably priced.  But what about the scarf you pick out for yourself? That's right.  You time.

For me, a scarf is a very important accessory.  I don't like to collect scarves, I limit my closet to maybe 3 not including pashmenas.  So, it's tough to make the scarf cut in my house. When I find one I love, I wear it pretty much everyday.  Especially right now when it's colder than the North Pole with a leaking freezer.

LL Bean, lambswool scarf, $19.99

Ok bear with me, its not sequined, sparkley or bright colored but its warm, chic in a suburban class kind of way, its lambswool, AND its $19.99.

Ann Taylor, Knit endless metallic scarf, $34

This beauty is just cozy-tastic.  I'm not much for the "infinity" scarf craze but this one does it with class

Target, Muk Luks Nordic Long Scarf, $29.99

I just love these colors and for some reason I picture Jill GG wearing it with her Ugg clogs!

Nordstrom, Michael Kors Rugby Scarf, $78

I love chocolate anything, I love this sporty take on the scarf and the hardware is just beautiful.  And apparently it has pockets? Not sure where but I never say no to pockets!

Gap, Fair Isle pocket scarf, $29.50

If this doesn't say December I don't know what does!