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Thursday, October 7, 2010

3 Day Weekend!

Hi There!

Its almost Friday, and you know what that means? You guessed right! Friday Foodday. Yes. Awesome. Great news. Send in your recipes via email, tweet or comment. Don't be shy, as long as it doesn't include tofu or pesto send it in because I bet it's delish!

Now, onto today. It's a three day weekend soon and that means comfy clothes, maybe a great Saturday night or hey Sunday night (off Monday, I won't tell anyone, get it girl) outfit. So let's review.

Canvas, Argyle Cardigan, $47.99

I love this cardi, it's preppy, it's nautical, and it would look great with jeans, a cord skirt, boots, or belted

J Crew, Glass ornament earrings, $29.99

Hellooo glam.

Modcloth, Musical stairs dress, $44.99

Perfect for running around or enjoying the beautiful day. Comfy and perfect for bright shoes.

J Crew, Classic 3/4 length stretch shirt, $19.99

I LOVE white button downs on the weekend. Casual chic and it goes with everything and if it feels to boring wrap it with this:

J Crew, Studded bar car belt, $19.99

With this, a crisp white shirt and omg pearls? love.

Old Navy, Waffle Knit Lounge Pant, $12.50

OK, normally I do NOT endorse loungewear- but it's a 3 day weekend, sleep in and catch up on your DVR in these.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Ode to the Flat

Hey there lovebugs.
Today was a day for me. It was a crappy day. A work but no feeling good about the work you're doing day. I'm sure you've been there. And don't feel alone because no amount of online shopping, 'omg I love your outfit', or cosmos is going to make it better. You just have to sit with it and learn from it. Now that's easier said than done so I'll just say it because, well, that's easier.

Today is a different sort of post, if you haven't gotten that already. No pictures today. I know, I know, lame but today is a very important day. Today is the day that we salute the flat. Wait, what? You didn't know that was a very important day? Shame on you! Women's flats should be celebrated worldwide! They should have a holiday in which everyone gets off from work and runs around in adorable flats!

Let's get down to business.

Ode to the flat.

Oh flat you sound so lame and boring, but really you are the savior of my feet. You provide comfort while making a statement. You offer less blisters while being colorful and professional. You make the work day or what will for sure be a long Saturday night so much better.

My friend asked me today to tell her why flats are sexy. And I'll tell you why- rounded toe is sweet and has an unexpected girliness that makes everyone wonder; while a pointy toe is sleek and lengthening while providing just the right amount of 'i should watch her walk away'-ness. Square toe? Well, we won't even go there, that's just embarrassing.

Yes flats don't offer the calf exercise, the perfect posture, and the want to check your own butt out in the office bathroom mirror- BUT you can run down the hallway to meet a deadline, you can go all night on the dancefloor, and you can still walk down the sidewalk with swag if you really think about it. Think, right foot swing left hip, left foot swing right hip, and work, and work and work.

Bless the flat. Metallic, suede, sandal, rocker, ballet, you name it- own it.

Amen.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Powerless Against Ann

If you know anything about me it's that Ann Taylor and I have a love/hate relationship. I love Ann. I love her clothes for work and for play. I love her accessories and her shoes and her headbands. Most of the time I can only afford Ann's sister: LOFT. So when LOFT has a sale...and I do my very best to delete the emails but my so-called-'friend' sent me a link of a gorgeous purple silk dress for $29. Alas. I'm defeated. So, in order to make myself feel like I shared the wealth with all of you here are my favorites from the sale.

Make sure to add the promo code SAVE25 at the end of the order to get an extra 25% off!!!!

LOFT, Solid V-neck dress, $29.99

my dress. I'm pairing it with my black tissue tee turtleneck from J Crew and black riding boots

LOFT, Striped V-neck Sweater, $29.99

Helloooo nautical. LOVING these buttons!

LOFT, Boyfriend wash jean jacket, $39.99

This is just going to get softer and softer each season

LOFT, Sequin peek-a-boo- pocket cardigan, $44.99

Too cute either with jeans OR a black pencil skirt and belted

LOFT, Abstract jacquard metallic skirt, $59.99

Black tights and open toed heels. Excuse me, but are you going to work or a fashion shoot?

LOFT, gunmetal gem headband, $12.99

I love how understated but blingy this is.

Love you LOFT.

Monday, October 4, 2010

One Shoulder It!

Today is one dreary day in DC. Can I get an AMEN on that please? It's cold, it's kind of raining but not really and the sun has yet to make an appearance. Let's try to get out of this Monday funk by looking at some party dresses.

One trend that I'm warming up to is the one shoulder dress. Mostly seen on little black dresses, this style has translated across the spectrum from casual to black tie. It adds a bit of unexpected to a dress while still covering (well at least one) shoulder. Sometimes a little bit 'rocker' but it can also be made into sweet. Let's look at some options: