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2012-01-23T15:03:00.000-08:00

it's been a while, but I'm coming back ... trying to figure out how to post using my iPad ;)

ROLLING

2011-10-13T17:33:00.000-07:00

my favorite store, J.Crew, rolled out a few new things ... these four caught my eye ... blythe silk blouse {fiesta purple = magnificent color} ... cafe capri in harvest tweed ... viv flats {henna} ... glimmer long sleeve tee {dark khaki} ... love

HARVEST

2011-10-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

the holidays are approaching quickly ... saw this cute collection of dessert plates @ westelm.com ... i love this time of the year ... leaves changing colors & falling ... pine cones ... apple cinnamon scents ... salted caramel mochas ...

LET'S GO

2011-10-11T17:58:00.000-07:00

draconid coat + in clouds blouse ... frilled echelons peacoat + roe habitat blouse ... adare anorack + adelie blouse ... all paired with j.brand skinny jeans ... great looks for the weekday/weekend ... {anthropologie.com}

BUSY

2011-10-11T17:40:00.000-07:00

will you jump on the patterned sweater trend? some of them are pretty cute, but i can't see myself spending more than $50 if i decide to get one ... {image via shopbop.com}

BIKER

2011-10-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

i'm usually not a fan of skulls, but these are really chic ... they will add a little toughness to any ensemble ... {noir jewelry 3 skull pirate earrings $99 @ shopbop.com}

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2011-10-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

it's been forever ... we are finally settled in our new home/city ... i have so many things i want to blog about ... i'm BACK ...

J.CREW SPRING 2012

2011-09-13T13:25:00.001-07:00

i've been anticipating the j.crew spring 2012 collection reveal ... j.crew is hands down my favorite store ... i've been shopping & wearing j.crew since 1996 ... i just love it ... this collection is beautiful & in my opinion does not look like "mall store fashions"... the colors are bold as are the prints ... i can't wait to see it up close ... great job J.CREW!!!{images via nymag.com}

TORY BURCH SPRING 2012

2011-09-13T13:14:00.001-07:00

in between packing i've been checking out the shows via nymag.com ... loving all the colors and prints ... looking forward to seeing all the goodies in the store this spring ...

JOE BLOW

2011-09-11T12:45:00.001-07:00

i'll take a pair of joe's jeans in every color {55} including the leopard print ... colored jeans are hot, hot, hot this season ... snatch up a pair for your fall wardrobe quickly ... you can't go wrong with any of these ... visit http://joesjeans.com to see which color fits you best ... my favorite is the tapenade {bottom left} ... would've love to WIN a pair {hint, hint} ... images via joesjeans.com

SUNO SPRING 2012

2011-09-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

max osterweis for suno is known for using recycled african textiles from kenya ... the spring 2012 collection appears lighter/airy compared to previous collections ... images via nymag.com

DURO OLOWU SPRING 2012

2011-09-11T10:28:00.001-07:00

loving the colors/patterns of nigerian-british designer duro olowu spring 2012 collection ... images via nymag.com

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2011-09-11T10:21:00.001-07:00

it's been a while ... in the process of moving ... AGAIN ... over the last eight years we've moved about five times due to my husband's career ... it's exciting ... BUT this time it will be harder than the last because i met a great group of people ... looking forward to the new challenge ...

VINO

2011-08-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

loafers are everywhere this season ... you can find them in various forms ... the classic flat, high-heel, wedge, etc ... i found this classic pair of cole haan loafers {air penny moc zinfandel} at marshalls for $59.99 ... love the color {burgundy} ... i know i will have these forever no matter if they're in style or not ... classic = longevity

SAVE THE DATE

2011-08-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

9.8.11 - Fashion Night Out {FNO} ... the merchandise looks really great this year. visit the website to find out what's going on in your city ... http://fashionsnightout.com/ ... i'm so excited ...

WORD OF THE WEEK

2011-08-21T19:13:00.000-07:00

OBFUSCATE {ob-fus-cate} - TO MAKE OBSCURE: TO BE EVASIVE, UNCLEAR, OR CONFUSING

CHEATER

2011-08-21T19:04:00.001-07:00

loeffler randall zuri cheetah printed haircalf stilletos ... i've fallen in love with a pair of pumps ... what's next? {image via loefflerrandall.com}

LISTEN UP

2011-08-20T14:03:00.000-07:00

i was checking out concrete loop today & discovered "the weeknd" ... i love it ... the sound is very mellow ... it goes well with a glass of wine {alamos malbec perferred} only if you're of age ;)...

COUNTY

2011-08-20T13:01:00.000-07:00

it's getting close to that time again ... we will be moving in less than a month & i think it's time to replace our living room sofa ... we've had our current sofa for 8 years ... it's been great, but i think it's long overdue for a new one ... i really like the new chester tufted leather sofa {west elm} ... it's a cheaper alternative to the iconic chesterfield sofa ... {images via westelm.com}

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

2011-08-19T15:15:00.000-07:00

according to shopbop {one of the best online shopping sites} these are the 8 trends that define fall 2011 ... my favorites are neo native & feline ...

JUST A TOUCH

2011-08-18T18:01:00.000-07:00

i created a collage of items i want from J.Crew's recent roll out ... love the classic appeal of each item even the "darby glitter loafers" ... ...

PICK 3

2011-08-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

my top three essentials for fall 2011 ... available @ shopbop.com

printed blouse {marc by marc jacobs running impala blouse}

slim fit slacks in a rich color {tibi gemma pants}

leopard print calf hair accessory {jerome dreyfuss billy large shoulder bag}

TAKE A LOAD OFF

2011-08-15T18:52:00.000-07:00

i love chairs ... they can be placed anywhere in your home ... the more the merrier, especially if you like to entertain ... {images via anthropologie.com}

SPOT ON

2011-08-14T19:16:00.000-07:00

i love leopard print shoes & other accessories ... i'm a little on the fence about wearing leopard print jeans ... but current elliott's "stiletto" jeans may make me change my mind ... {image via revolveclothing.com}

LOOT

2011-08-13T14:51:00.000-07:00

finally made my way to new the outlet mall in OKC ... got there early because i don't like crowds ... found a few pieces at j.crew factory {navy sailor stripe boatneck {40% off}, toujours bike tee {40% off}, calf hair belt {30% off}} ... headed to michael kors where i found this really cute red leather crossover bag ... it was hanging with similar bags for $119, but the red one was only $47.60 {score} ... didn't purchase anything else, but i also really liked the off saks 5th avenue & polo factory store ... will definitely go back ... {the other shirt w/ spots is from gap}