Quote on So Much to Smile About

Work It

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

In honor of Bastille Day, here is a wonderful quote from Entre Nous (via Everything Fabulous) on finding your inner French girl -

“She is an essence, a way of being, a mindset – and she exists in us all. She is that part of us that is free – and not bound up by the joyless strings of Puritan morality of guilt. She’s that part of us that has a sense of continuity in life, that doesn’t rush, that feels sexy for no apparent reason. She is, more fundamentally, that part of us that does not want to live according to what others think she should be. She is her own woman. Entirely.”

Happy Weekend!

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:17:13 +0000

Even though it’s almost over! I’ve been relaxing in Wisconsin with my high school best friends and my family. It actually snowed a bit (seriously), but it’s been wonderful to relax, go out with the girls, and eat lots and lots of my mom’s cooking (especially the chocolate chip cookies… mmmmm…).

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“The most important thing in life is your family. There are days you love them, and others you don’t. But, in the end, they’re the people you always come home to. Sometimes it’s the family you’re born into and sometimes it’s the one you make for yourself.” – Sex and the City

Crop And Roll

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I love pants and heels. Especially when the pants are cropped and/or rolled… oh, and pleated. Is it weird that I love pleated pants?

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Don’t get me wrong, I wear plenty of skirts and dresses, but my favorite outfits usually include pants. I feel better about this knowing it’s a favorite of Garance Doré too:

The day I started wearing pleated pants rolled up with a pair of heels was the end of my fashion independence. Okay, okay. I’m exaggerating. But for me, as soon as I slip on a pair of men’s pants or I steal my man’s shirt, I feel 100% pure cool, like Lauren Hutton Version 2.0, two-thousand-ninin’ it up and then some…

Happy Weekend + Love & Give

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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Donate to For Japan, With Love
Donate to The Red Cross
(Living Social is matching $5 donations to the Red Cross right here)
Dontate to UNICEF

Style Crush: Katherine Power

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

“The key to happiness in my closet is editing. I only keep out the items that I am wearing that moment, everything else is stored in bins until the season (or my mood) changes.” – Katherine Power

I’d like her closet, and her sense of style, please. Oh, and a job with her at WhoWhatWear too. Thanks! (Also, her new book, What to Wear, Where – but that can actually happen!)

It’s In The Details

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

“Life is in the details. Style accordingly.” – Coco + Kelley

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Happy Friday!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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Happy Friday!

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:15:25 +0000

Happy Friday! Time to shake off the work week, put on the party heels and enjoy this wonderful weather. For those of you in DC that don’t already know, DC Fashion Week starts next week, and fashion and beauty bloggers in the area are getting together for cocktails and conversation on Tuesday! We’d love to have you join if you can! Get all the info here. Have a wonderful weekend, and hopefully, I’ll be seeing some of you next week!

Black + Brown

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:53:06 +0000

Nina Garcia once tweeted, “Rules to be broken: Never wear black with brown or navy. Rubbish. Black with brown, navy or gray is a thoroughly modern twist on classic dressing.” With her wise words in mind, I assembled the outfit below for today.

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I’m really liking the combo. And I’m not the only one! Check out Wardrobe Oxygen’s post, Martafacts cute outfit, and the photos below for more inspiration!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! No matter how you are (or are not) celebrating, I wish you a day full of love and smiles! Be sure to check out my previous Valentine’s inspired post with a great roundup of similarly lovely posts from some of my favorite blogs.

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*”Fashion now isn’t about how big your diamonds are, or the logo on your bag – it’s about having the freedom to work without a formula.” – Alber Elbaz, Lanvin

NYFW Street Style

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

In addition to all the shows, you have to love NYFW for the amazing street style. Eddie Newton is one of my favorite photographers, capturing some great shots like the ones below. But what, you ask, does he look for? Thanks to Refinery29, we know.

“Cool girls – the stylists and styling assistants, new models, It-Girl, hipsters, assorted L-train riders. I love the spectacle of New York and Paris Fashion Weeks but I’m really looking forward to shooting street fashion at some outdoor music festivals this spring and summer!”
- Eddie Newton

Happy Friday!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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Image via Hi, I’m Francesca.

Be Mine?

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Valentine’s Day is less that a week away – even if you don’t have a significant other to celebrate with, it’s a great opportunity to tell our family and friends how much they mean to us. In the words of Sydney Smith, “Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.” To my friends and family, I love you so much! And to everyone, thanks so much for your support! Be sure to check out my roundup of great Valentine’s Day blog posts below!

Happy Friday!

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Happy Friday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Images via Fashion Gone Rogue.

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Going With Gray

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DC got its first real snow last night, and even though it is nothing compared to last year or even what I’m used to from growing up in Wisconsin, it’s something. So instead of another spring inspired post, I’m just going with the snow and gray and curling up in a cozy sweater. I’ll be back to dreaming of spring tomorrow, I’m sure.

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Happy Friday!

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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Quoting Keira

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

“In this business, fame lasts for a second. You can be blown up and be blown down. People keep losing interest in faces because new ones come along every single second. I’m one at the moment. Tomorrow I won’t be. That’s cool. I’m not saying that when it does end, I’ll be like, ‘Yay! It’s ending.’ But I’ll move on and do something else because that’s what has to be done.” – Keira Knightley

Glamour

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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Jean Shrimpton for Vogue, 1962, via Erich Can Vogue

Wednesday Quote

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I’m in need of some serious inspiration today. Is it really only Wednesday? Getting back into the swing of things after a long, relaxing holiday is hard work!

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Model Siri Tollerod photographed by Andreas Sjodin and styled by Lisa Lindqwister, via Fashion Gone Rogue.

Bubbles And Sparkles

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

“Champagne is the only drink that leaves a woman still beautiful after drinking it.” – Madame de Pompadour

Images via Crush Cul de Sac, Patterson Maker, This is Glamorous and Martha Stewart

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For more sparkly shopping options, see Shop Style’s roundup here.