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Valentine’s Day Outfit

February 5, 2013 No Comments

There’s something about Valentine’s Day that makes me want to wear a feminine and fun outfit. I even remember in middle school when my friend and I planned what we were going to wear and put our hair in foamed-roller ponytails the night before so that we’d have super curly ponytails the next day.

Fast forward almost 15 years and I still love to look especially cute on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a completely over the top Valentine’s Day outfit for you.

Red pants and a pink sweater are a bold look, but how fun is this if you could pull it off? The appropriately titled Merino Boyfriend Sweater from J.Crew is a little oversized and comfy, and looks great with a scarf (I know because I saw my sister wearing this sweater with a scarf in different colors a few weeks ago). And I LOVE this scarf. It reminds me of Andy Warhol’s Lips print. I really hope it goes on sale soon so that I can actually afford it. I’ve wanted the Kate Spade Locked In studs in gold for a while, but these pink ones are a lot of fun for Valentine’s Day. The watch is an affordable piece from Target and comes in many other colors (I think gold and leopard are especially cool), and the ring is from BaubleBar. If you’re looking for something more delicate, you could try other versions of the arrow ring–there are a ton on Etsy. The Printed Pointy flats from Gap look to be a cute and practical every day item. They come in other cute prints, including navy and white dots and leopard.

Of course, any one of these pieces individually would be a fun way to add a little Valentine’s Day to your wardrobe. If you want to see some other pieces that would be fun for Valentine’s Day but didn’t make it into this outfit, check out my So Stylish pin board on Pinterest.

home decor, Projects, shopping

A Tale of Four Coffee Tables

January 29, 2013 1 Comment

This is a tale of how I ended up owning four coffee tables at one time…which is coincidentally also a tale of three very tolerant roommates. Those of you who have known me for a while may recall when I refinished my first coffee table for our living room. I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself. But I haven’t been in love with it lately. It’s not that I don’t like the table, it’s just that it’s to heavy for this space. We have a pretty large sectional in our living room, and the upper drawer gives it a heftiness that makes this space feel a little crowded. That said, the height and general dimensions have worked well. I posted a few months ago about my obsession with Hollywood Regency marble coffee tables, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I am still head […]

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No Shop January 2013 Update

January 17, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this month, I declared that I would be celebrating my second annual No Shop January. Here’s a little update on how I’m doing. Successes I went shopping with the boy last week and managed to resist the temptation of buying stuff that was super on sale at J.Crew. I’ve taken multiple trips to Target without buying random crap. I completed a couple projects without buying any new materials. I decided I don’t need to buy another pretty calendar. I washed all of my tights so that they are ready to wear again (small victory!). Failures (kind of) I ordered Dwell magazine through a Daily Candy deal. Magazines are something that I choose to invest in since I need so much inspiration for school and images for projects. Most of the magazines I get right now lean traditional/new-traditional, and even though Dwell isn’t really my style, I decided I need […]

holiday, shopping, the boy

Gift Exchange 2012

January 10, 2013 1 Comment

I meant to write a gift-giving roundup shortly after Christmas, but never got around to it. Since I’m a little strapped for time these days, I decided I could still feature just my gift exchange with the boy. If you hate coupley posts, then skip your read today and please forgive me. If you are a girl/boy who has a lot of conversations with friends and colleagues along the lines of, “I have no idea what to get my girlfriend/boyfriend for Christmas/a birthday/Valentine’s Day/Our anniversary”, or you want to see some cool stuff that is now on sale, then you may want to keep reading. The boy and I don’t spend a whole ton of money on each other for Christmas—about $100 each—but it’s our style not to go over the top when it comes to spending. I know people who spend a ton more and people who limit their […]

accessories, my style, shopping

Favorite iPhone 5 Cases

January 8, 2013 No Comments

A few months ago, I finally got an iPhone (yay!). I wanted one for long time, but was waiting to upgrade when my family renewed our contract (yes, I’m still on the family plan). Initially I bought a plain black case, and hunted for one for a while until I finally ordered a jazzy one right before the New Year. Here are some of my favorites: 1 | 2 | 3 1 | 2 | 3 1 | 2 | 3 I am impressed by Target’s on-trend selection, but my favorite source is Society6. They just have such a huge selection. I found them through Jen Ramos’ Made By Girl Shop, which linked to it for her iPhone Case in Colors 201. She actually has three of her Cocoa & Hearts paintings available in iPhone Cases (not just the one that you see on her website). I can’t speak to the […]

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No Shop January 2013

January 4, 2013 No Comments

Last year I decided to give my wallet a break and take on a challenge which I like to call “No Shop January”. After paying my credit card bill from the holiday season, I think it’s a great idea to participate in No Shop January again this year. For me, January is one of the easiest months not to shop because I just got a bunch of new clothes and other stuff for Christmas, so I’m not wanting for much. This year’s rules are basically the same as last year. No spending on: Clothing, shoes, and accessories Random makeup like lipstick or nail polish Random stuff from Target that I have a tendency to pick up when I’m grocery shopping there, including plastic containers and holiday decorations Sewing and crafting materials Tools Wine or beer from the grocery store Fast food/restaurants when I’m eating alone Groupons/Living Social Deals Rue La […]

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Last Minute Gift Idea: Framed Holiday Prints

December 20, 2012 No Comments

Picture frames are always a nice gift, but they seem a little lame without a photo in them. For Christmas, treat your party host or friend to a picture frame, complete with some affordable holiday artwork that they can easily switch out when the season is over. Given that Christmas is 5 days away, you’ll want something you can pick up and put together quickly. Target’s Threshold line has some really great frames right now, and Rifle Paper Co.’s holiday post cards fit perfectly into a 4″ x 6″ frame. Their beautiful folding cards also work with a little snip here and there. You can find Rifle Paper Co.’s products at many small businesses nationwide (buy local!), and others places like Paper Source. Here are some of my favorite combinations: Brass + Festive Flora Via Target + Via Rifle Paper Co. Mirror + Peaceful Blue Via Target + Via Rifle Paper Co. […]

art ideas, shopping

West Elm Kitchen Art

November 7, 2012 No Comments

I hope everyone was able to get their vote in yesterday! The lines were crazy, but it was refreshing to see people stick it out for hours to make their vote count. It’s also exciting to vote in a state like Virginia, where even the best prognosticators weren’t quite sure what would happen. My polling location was selling donuts. Supporting the 6th grade is delicious. Anyhoo, on to today’s real topic of conversation. When it comes to art, I love framing things that aren’t necessarily intended to be framed and hung on a wall. For example, I used calendar images as artwork over our sofa, and framed cardboard diner cutouts currently hang in our kitchen. Keeping that in mind, there are another two types of artwork I love: 1) Diagrams2) Sketches of ordinary objects So when I saw these amazing paper placemats by Cake Kitchen Paper at West Elm, I […]

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Discount on Frye Boots

November 1, 2012 1 Comment

For the past two years, I’ve had issues with the sole of one of my Ciao Bella cognac riding boots. Someone accidentally stepped on the back of my heal and took off the rubber portion of the sole of the heal. I got it repaired, and it came off again. I got it repaired again, and it was fine for a while. And then it came off again when I was in Charlottesville. While these boots have served me well, they are looking pretty beat up at this point, and I don’t feel like paying to get them fixed again. Rather than dropping another $100 – $150 on poorly crafted boots that I’ll replace in a couple years again, I’ve been lusting over some high quality Frye leather riding boots. I especially love the Melissa Button Boot. I have, shall we say, “muscular” calves and pull on boots can be […]

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My Search for the Perfect Leopard Flats

October 1, 2012 3 Comments

I’m not one to wear animal prints in my clothes very often, but I love an animal print accessory. Now that it’s fall and the air is getting cooler, it’s finally appropriate to break out the nice, deep leopard prints. I especially love leopard print shoes. This fall I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect leopard flat, but it’s been a lot harder than I’ve expected. I guess my criteria has been a little strict. I’d prefer something with a pointed toe, since it can be dressed up a bit more easily than a ballet flat, and looks great with pants, skirts, and dresses. While I’ve found a few contenders, my grad student budget has ruled some of them out already. Here’s a list of the shoes currently in the walking running. J.Crew Janey Calf Hair Flats Photo from J.Crew I realize that this is a silly first pick […]