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The IT List

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:44 +0000

The IT list is signing off for 2011… But we’ll be back in 2012!Enjoy these links in the meantime!

good clean fun whips up a batch of apple banana pancakes – these have Christmas Break breakfast written all over them! Yum! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
the posh blog whips up what looks to be the easiest and tastiest cocktail ever – perfect for Christmas brunch or New Years Eve. (find the posh blog on twitter!)
the capital barbie has a round up of Christmas gifts that you can give that give back. I love this idea, check out her picks! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
life told by leslie is sporting an adorable leopard print cardigan. I’ve got to get one of these – see how she styled it!
free to be stacia lee is looking adorable in this casual chic outfit – check out her cute boots! (find free to be stacia lee on twitter!)
suze wears clothes has fallen in love… with her scarf. I don’t blame her! Check it out. (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
gs lillian is looking rainy-day-chic, which isn’t easy to do! Check out her adorable outfit and red (!!!) shoes. (find gs lillian on twitter!)
a spot of whimsy is our resident ballet-enthusiast (love it!)… she’s headed to the Nutcracker performance but left some eye candy for us. Swoon! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
second street east has a really easy and fun Christmas ornament diy. I love this idea and that you can personalize it to suit your decor and taste! (find second street east on twitter!)
the daily be is going “western” in this adorable outfit… check it out and you’ve got to see her sweet boots! (find the daily be on twitter!)
the tiemann girls have a really fun way to give the gift of cash this holiday season. See how they do it!
so much to smile about is your go-to source for holiday beauty. Check out her tips and tricks! (find so much to smile about on twitter!)
sweetie pie style rounds up her favorite Christmas decor inspiration and includes this really fun idea for a tasty appetizer that I totally want to try! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
rachael, really is looking absolutely gorgeous in winter white and red for the holidays. Go check out her outfit and steal it for Christmas – I might! (find rachael, really on twitter!)

the IT list is produced weekly by Jill of good life, for information on how you can be involved, click here!

The IT List

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Now that it’s December the holiday season is in full swing and this week’s IT list has a decidedly holiday feel to it! Check out these great links!

free to be stacia lee shows off a fun look for a holiday girls night out! I’m loving the dressy shorts and tights combo here!
the posh blog pulled together a super fun Twelve POSH Days of Christmas! You have to check this out… my favorite? Three french macaroons… (find the posh blog on twitter!)
gs lillian is hosting a fabulous giveaway for 6 (yes, six!) of her gorgeous cuff bracelets! All you have to do is link up with your holiday wish list! Easy, huh? (find gs lillian on twitter!)
sweetie pie style rounds up my new favorite winter layering piece – the vest! Check out her picks and inspirations! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
suze wears clothes puts together three looks based on one gorgeous camel colored blazer. Check out these looks that are perfect for the holiday season! (find size wears clothes on twitter!)
sweet life a la carte was innocently getting holiday pictures taken when the photoshoot suddenly turned into engagement photos! He proposed! Check out these sweet photos! (find sweet life a la carte on twitter!)
second street east is giving away a copy of Design*Sponge’s new book! Stop by her blog to enter to win one for yourself or for a friend! (find second street east on twitter!)
i love that is swooning over Gwenyth Paltrow’s hair… but who doesn’t really? Check out this eye candy and potential inspiration for holiday hair dos!
things i do think wear see love dream is sporting a trend-trifecta! I love this look… see how she pulls together three hot trends in one super hot look! (find things i… on twitter!)
the tiemann girls show off their holiday paper stash (jealous!) plus, the one thing they do to remind themselves of the reason for the season. I love this inspiration!
so much to smile about has the ultimate gift guide for a blogger. This list is SO fabulous, but my favorite is the Inslee fashion illustrations. Yes, please! (find so much to smile about on twitter!)
good clean fun whips up a batch of roasted butternut squash risotto! I love risotto for winter – it’s great comfort food! Check out her recipe… (find good clean fun on twitter!)
the capital barbie has a full round up of ‘smoking’ loafers. These are the hottest shoes this season and I love that the look so comfortable! Check out her picks! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
life told my leslie features yet another shorts and tights look for winter! I am loving this trend – check out how she pulls it together!
a spot of whimsy pulls out tons of inspiration for advent calendars this holiday season. You have to check out all of this inspiration! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)

the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life for less – for info on how you can be involved, click here!

The “It” List

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:00:31 +0000

It’s another Friday… Check out these great links to start your weekend off right!

as luck would have it gives you the inside scoop on her five favorite lipsticks… and tries each of them on for you! Check out her picks and how she wears each of them!
gs lillian looks fabulous, as always, in polka dots and leopard! I love this combo… are you inspired to try it too!?! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
a spot of whimsy has a new series called “she” that I am just LOVING! Check out the inspirational and aspirational words! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
high heels and bubble gum is looking amazing in this lace and lavender number – I am loving lace for fall. Plus, see what special item she got back after it being gone for a while! (find high heels and bubble gum on twitter!)
so much to smile about rounds up maxi dresses for fall… could it be that a maxi dress is more suited to fall than summer? I think so! (find so much to smile about on twitter!)
the style dossier‘s little sister writes herself a to-do list for fall 2011… check it out and see why I wish I were in high school again. Even though I’m not… I think I’ll still write one for myself! (find the style dossier on twitter!)
fabulously average puts together a really great look inspired by her favorite new fashion book… check out her formula and what book it is! (find fabulously average on twitter!)
sweetie pie style is loving navy and brown for fall. I love this combo and her inspiration! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
mix and match fashion tries out trendy colored denim for fall – green to be exact! Hear her thoughts on the denim and the trend! (find mix and match fashion on twitter!)
chic or treat gives her tips and tricks for an effortless fall makeup routine. I love her choices… check them out! (find chic or treat on twitter!)
take me for a twirl rocks her adorable cowboy boots in three fabulous outfits. See how she wears them, but be forewarned… you’ll want a pair of cowboy boots too! (find take me for a twirl on twitter!)
good life for less gives advice on how to take your favorite summer items into fall. Check out how she makes the most of her wardrobe! (find good life for less on twitter!)

the IT list is produced by Jill of good life for less – for information on how you can be involved… click here!

The “It” List

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Happy Friday ladies! Take some time to enjoy these great links today!

the style dossier has five rules for fall dressing… my favorite? Wearing a fall jacket over a summer dress… so cute! Check out their other tips as well! (find the style dossier on twitter!)
fabulously average is looking super chic in this swingy skirt… she’s also discussing living in a season-less climate. Can you relate? (find fabulously average on twitter!)
a spot of whimsy finds retro prints that prove that “lazy chic” is totally a style! I’m a believer! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
as luck would have it makes “new years resolutions” each year on her birthday. I love this idea! Check out her resolutions… including getting fit (with cute workout clothes, of course!).
mix and match fashion is looking teacher-chic in this ensemble! Whoa I love this look on her! Can I be a teacher and wear a fab outfit like this? (find mix and match fashion on twitter!)
high heels and bubble gum found a fabulous (and empty) house to take her pictures at – brilliant! Plus, she’s looking amazing – check out these earrings! (find high heels and bubblegum on twitter!)
lex and learn dishes up this yummy looking Moroccan Shrimp with Polenta… I have been wanting to try more recipes with shrimp and this looks really good! (find lex and learn on twitter!)
so much to smile about compiles her fall wish list… pretty much I will take one of each of what she has chosen, I’m in love! The tops take the cake! (find so much to smile about on twitter!)
chic or treat asks the question: do you shop end of season sales? If you do – or even if you don’t, check out her picks! (find chic or treat on twitter!)
sweetie pie style continues her kitchen update posts… I love these inspirational pantries she featured! It makes me want to restyle my own pantry! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
gs lillian‘s outfits are always swoon worthy… you won’t want to miss this color block ensemble with stripes. It’s just perfect for these last days of summer! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
take me for a twirl channels her inner Sandra D with this Grease-worthy, but still very modern, look! (find take me for a twirl on twitter!)
good life for less released her 2011 fall looks:book – check out her top picks for fall fashion. All the styles are super practical and wearable… and the inspiration is endless! (find good life for less on twitter!)

the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life for less, for information on how you can be involved – click here!