Are you kidding me? It List!!!

Happy Friday and welcome back to another great IT list line-up this week! Take some time today to visit these amazing blogs for tons of inspiration!

• a spot of whimsy has a great tutorial on stamp embossing, such a simple and classy project! I've done this before and it's so fun... she lays it all out step by step for you! (get more of a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• much to my delight has an insiders guide on where to eat in New York City... if you are thinking of going to NYC soon (or any time in the future) make sure to bookmark this great post. I love that she found an old-fashioned candy store - my kind of place!
• good life for less takes Pantone's Color of the Year and tracks down simple items to incorporate into your wardrobe to be pretty in pink in 2011! (get more of good life for less on twitter!)
• merci blah blah is wearing sequins with stripes. Have mercy... must I say more, this is definitely a must see!
• yams design rounds up gorgeous winter white to keep the blahs at bay during this winter season. I just love all of her picks! (get more of yams design on twitter!)
• a delightful design is working a big girl room for a client... I love that she is considering this fun and bold IKEA light in the design! (get more of a delightful design on twitter!)
• capital barbie rounds up gorgeous stacked heels as a more comfortable alternative to your stiletto heels. She has some great selections, I especially love the red pair! (get more capital barbie on twitter!)
• one hundred inspirations pulls together this gorgeous Sienna Miller look on the cheap! What a perfect travel outfit!
• sweetie pie style has a really cool DIY tutorial on this stenciled art canvas. I love this and she makes it look so easy! I am putting this on my DIY short list. (get more of sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• undeniable style take's Pantone's Color of the Year and highlights really great colors to pair it with if you aren't an all-pink-all-the-time kind of gal! (get more undeniable style on twitter!)
• the hillside home has really gorgeous before and afters of her master bath renovation. You are going to just LOVE this!
• a fashion fixation shows us how to winterize your maxi dresses - this is so fabulous! I always love an idea or two on how to stretch my wardrobe. (get more of a fashion fixation on twitter!)
• rosy + tart is getting ready for a mid-winter tropical vacation, lucky gal! She's rounded up some great cover-up options if you are heading out as well and are looking a little winter-skinned! (get more rosy + tart on twitter!)
• good tots features one of the most fun items to buy for the babies' nursery - a mobile! These fun and modern options will leaving any baby (and mother!) coo-ing.

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Embrace Your Inner Kermit

Kermit once said "It's not easy being green".  While I can imagine being green is probably difficult; wearing green is not. Green is such a fabulous color because it has so many varieties.  You can wear a pastel sea foam green, or a deep dark hunter green.  It's a color that looks fantastic on almost every single skin tone and it is a great addition to any wardrobe.

Before my picks- I wanted to tell  you lovebugs that tomorrow, as usual, is Friday Foodday and I would love to see some of your recipes so I can share them with all of you!

Kate Spade, palace of mirrors crystal earrings, $87

Kate's (yes, we're on a  first name basis) motto this month is 'live in color' why not add these jewels to your LBD?

Antropologie, Whirly-Twirly Clutch, $28

How wonderful is this? I love the brass closure giving it such an antique feel but the rosette is very whimsical and modern.

Nordstrom, DKNY Bow silk cardigan, $74

You know that I love bows and combined with this neckline? Stunning.

J Crew, Faille Swan Dress, $70

Hi there beautiful.  This dress is a dream- and check out the surprise in the back! 

Green can fit into any wardrobe.  You will see it in pretty much every trend- military, preppy, color block, suiting, you name it.  It will work on any occasion and it is such a breath of fresh air!

Be fabulous today!

Stack 'em up

You ever have one of those days when your running around at the office and you think to yourself while you're standing still on the elevator between floor 8 and 7 'wow my feet are killing me in these pointy toe death trap heels'.  Me too.  Don't get me wrong I'm all about beauty being pain but sometimes you just have those days when you'd love the height of a heel but not the pain that comes with it.

Enter the stacked heel. It's supportive, stylish, and sassy.  Perfect for a busy day at work, or maybe an evening out at a bar where you know you'll be standing for most of the night.  (Note: lemon drop martinis also help ease that foot pain)

Here are my picks!

Urban Outfitters, Suede Pump, $49

This doesn't even look real it's so fabulous.  Pair with patterned tights? Yum!

Asos, Blink Court Shoe, $31 

This heel reminds my of an architectural masterpiece.  I love the lines and the slope.  Great support and a great neutral color to go with everything.

 Seychelles, Charm Bootie, $79

I love these! Great zipper detail.

Franco Sarto, Hug Spectator Pumps, $35

Drooling, I am drooling over these babies!!!!  Corporate meets Catholic School.

You see? Heels don't have to be the enemy!  Wear something forgiving on your feet and still get the height you want.  Remember, shoulders back, head up.

Be fabulous today!

Striped and Saturated

Today, DC is expecting...brace yourself...1-3 inches of snow.  OMG.  While that may seem like nothing- well it is.  But, DC has a tendency to freak out about snow much like a child before going to the dentist.

This cold weather makes me crave deep saturated colors to keep me warm and cozy.  I'm talking purples, merlots, chocolates, and burgundies.  But what I'm also loving with these deep, rich colors is stripes.  Something unexpected with an otherwise anticipated color palate.  Let me explain:

Calvin Klein, Striped ponte skirt, $69

Start with this fabulous pencil skirt and pair it with...

Jones NY, Tie Sweater, $35

Pair the stripes with this classic sweater with a feminine bow detail.

Loft, Striped Boatneck Sweater, $49

Start with this.  Look how the shoulder stripe extends to the top of the arm, giving you a beautiful neckline.

Canvas, slim leg cords, $19

These aubergine cords are delicious with a casual striped sweater! And the price? Hello, can we talk about the price?

BCBG, Sleeveless metallic dress, $84

Hey, it's stripes and sparkle.  Now pair it with these...

Aldo, Depalma Bordo, $58

Great heel, great color, perfect for a pedicure.

Aren't you loving stripes now?  Me too.  I think they are very underrated.  If you don't love thick stripes try it out in a nautical trend first and ease in.  Something like this.

Be fabulous today!