tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33206015607375471892024-03-04T22:43:56.142-08:00La Raison D'êtreBrittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-16246157044831237862011-11-02T19:03:00.000-07:002011-11-02T19:05:34.288-07:00November<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoeLeX22HOErBl0RwU0Jd4ez3Di3EYbgckXF9eBs9geBtPup4uTXwUoi5zKL1_dsL9c2vcM7yaOQxDYT3fR21sY7mMssp96_8Mlp0AcApUdQAk0SmY0dmWUZdRjVLahHD7m5lKGEnLOlT_/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoeLeX22HOErBl0RwU0Jd4ez3Di3EYbgckXF9eBs9geBtPup4uTXwUoi5zKL1_dsL9c2vcM7yaOQxDYT3fR21sY7mMssp96_8Mlp0AcApUdQAk0SmY0dmWUZdRjVLahHD7m5lKGEnLOlT_/s400/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670584643135320290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Recent images from Instagram. Enjoy! </div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-87502559501408010492011-11-02T18:38:00.000-07:002011-11-02T18:49:59.253-07:00Social Media as a Cocktail Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWZz9z10QkkiDWUx_AD2FTnJgWCLNHDRiChFeD4LuJNmGn4yPRW_StgbNGTpqpe-idq4DDn_quG9-QlJlbm6lh-mukB0j_PJ3LNUhXWrLNWWtwo-bxfUXNw5r4s-bA8okBy6rlS2jqVWo/s1600/Sex-and-the-City1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWZz9z10QkkiDWUx_AD2FTnJgWCLNHDRiChFeD4LuJNmGn4yPRW_StgbNGTpqpe-idq4DDn_quG9-QlJlbm6lh-mukB0j_PJ3LNUhXWrLNWWtwo-bxfUXNw5r4s-bA8okBy6rlS2jqVWo/s400/Sex-and-the-City1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670580869946558018" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">In many respects, social media has turned the worlds of marketing, advertising and public relations upside down. The practiced and preached marketing models, which some CEOs are still more comfortable with yet today, have been tossed aside for a completely new two-way communication approach. No more are the days when public relations professionals and marketers pushed out information to consumers, or developed flat campaigns to be disseminated through traditional media approaches. The seemingly one-way tube of communication has been broken. Let’s just say the average consumer now has an invite to the cocktail party…and he’s making a big entrance.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>By entering the cocktail party at all, the consumer enters the conversation. This shift in control—or rather, loss of control—for marketers and public relations professions is a difficult thing to grasp at first. The level of transparency only increases from here, and that can sometimes hurt a brand’s image or a campaign’s objective. The voice of one unreasonable individual can be heard by all, and can raise concerns among other consumers. However, when used correctly, social media is truly the beginning of a lasting, meaningful conversation.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Companies should note that there are many, many individuals in the general public who want to speak with or about you. Social media provides a platform for conversation and increases two-way communication. No longer are websites static, they are now filled with dynamic, interactive content. With the rise of online conversational hosts like forums, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and comment functions, consumers can share opinions, concerns, questions and praise with the vast audience that makes up the Web 2.0. In this new world, your brand or company already belongs to the public. In a sense, content and information has become democratized. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">By now, big media outlets have even contributed to the shift. <i>Time</i> magazine, for example, picked “You” as person of the year in 2006. With all of the recent growth online in blogs and social networking sites, it seems the media is still less reluctant to accept such changes, while big business has not fully come to terms with just how effective social media can be. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Prof. Robert Lauterborn, author of <i>The New Marketing Paradigm</i>, describes this shift as ‘demassification.’ According to Lauterborn, from 1950-1970, the marketing systems in the United States functioned like well-oiled machines. “Then,” Lauterborn says, “technology collided with society and human wants and needs.” In the 1950s, power was in the hands of the marketer. In the 1980s, the channel had the power; in the 1990s and after, the power shifted to the consumer. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Take Amazon, for example. Years ago, Amazon.com allowed unfiltered comments on their products sold online; at the time, competitors were astonished. Now, this consumer-based comment forum is standard, and consumers hold the communication power.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The key is to not view this new social media shift as a public relations disaster. Yes, consumers can provide instant feedback, some good, some bad, and some certainly ugly. Jim Tobin, author of <i>Social Media is a Cocktail Party</i>, advises public relations firms handling a company’s communication to do two things when negative comments are posted. “One, you leave it up. Two, you evaluate the point the person is making,” Tobin says.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">But it is important to remember that social media also easily positions a segmented, specific audience in the hands of public relations professionals. Instead of seeking out a target audience, public relations professionals can quickly identify and communicate with targeted groups at the start of a major campaign. What’s better? Before even conceptualizing a campaign, professionals can read about nearly any subject of interest to the campaign from the viewpoint of the consumer, as there are likely already groups online talking about it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Perhaps even more significant is how the public can essentially create the campaign for the public relations specialist. Alongside the occasional critic are brand enthusiasts who are motivated to share their excellent customer service experience or product satisfaction with a large web-based audience. Not only is this helpful from a promotional aspect, but also in gaining consumer trust. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is no secret that public relations professionals are known to put ‘spin’ on things. Of course, professionals are trained to present and position clients in the best possible light, but that comes with a price. Even mildly-educated consumers know, for example, that the quotes used in press releases are often crafted by public relations specialists and are not uttered by the individual at all. The consumer often becomes skeptical of promotional efforts, or even comes to resent public relations campaigns.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Enter social media, and suddenly, the communication and recommendations are being shared consumer-to-consumer. Even if a public relations department is able to publish a feature article in a local daily newspaper, for example, readers will ponder what public relations firm was able position such a piece. On the other hand, hearing information from friends, family and trusted individuals with no stake in product sales whatsoever produces results. Third party credibility only increases transparency and authenticity. Online word-of-mouth also saves the company time, money and promotional effort.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In increasingly difficult economic times, return on investment has become even more important for public relations professionals to communicate back to the company. Luckily, when utilizing social media, there are tools available to make ROI easy. Search engine optimization alone has shown huge ROI for companies. Marketing segmentation of consumers online also helps companies to target a relevant consumer population, rather than wasting money on promoting a product to an irrelevant public. At the most basic level, however, is the fact that consumers are on social media. If a company isn’t, it is missing out.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As Jim Tobin so candidly says, “The party goes on with or without you.” The fact is, if a company is not utilizing social media, it is still being talked about at thousands of online cocktail parties. The problem is, the company is not hearing the conversations, nor is it apart of the public dialogue at all.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A common misconception that exists yet today is that the segmented population using social media consists mostly of teenagers and young adults, who perhaps do not have the purchasing power of older adults. The fact is, nearly half of Facebook users are over the age of 35 and the median age for LinkedIn users is 36. Older consumers are certainly already at the cocktail party.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Finally, many have predicted that social media is a fad that will die hard, as trends typically do. Many companies are still skeptical to develop departments, expand budgets or increase resources around what appears to be a communication trend. This will prove to be a costly mistake. A good public relations firm will advise its clients to integrate traditional promotional approaches with social media, even if the company is reluctant to do so.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Social media has become an important part of consumers’ lifestyles and daily routines; once integrated as a preferred communication tool, consumers will be very reluctant to let go. This makes sense. Once guests are able to engage in meaningful conversation at the cocktail party, why on earth would they want to leave? </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">----<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; ">Source: Tobin, Jim. (2008). </span><i style="font-size: x-small; ">Social Media is a Cocktail Party</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; ">. North Carolina, USA: Ignite Social Media.<br />Image found <a href="http://girlfriendology.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Sex-and-the-City1.jpg">here </a></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-4495785834176756642011-10-04T16:20:00.000-07:002011-10-04T17:01:03.998-07:00Western Dreaming<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyAj-n8dWVJlNB8ODvCQOmVPW7lYHyMJrGOnTDwN6ba9J339YGYug70-wp3qKriMFwTAHnzJ4UUmu16-HkwRiGsVqK1bw6cPRBZT-SimwZs3zwNpxhzL2bsBUwfMsmTjih4Yp246MT9ng/s400/witt-1-lg_large.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659787797627553314" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div>It has been a dream of mine to return West again for quite some time. A good friend of mine and I have been tentatively planning (or maybe 'imagining' would be more appropriate) this trip away from the city and all things trivial. We have already thought of the perfect playlist to accompany our very long road-trip-to-be (first on the list,<span class="Apple-style-span"> </span><i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjFaenf1T-Y"><span class="Apple-style-span">Home</span></a>)</i>. Many of my childhood vacations took place against a backdrop of pine trees, mountains, campfires and open spaces; quite frankly, I miss it. I would love to venture back anywhere west of South Dakota, maybe re-visit Wyoming or Colorado. Unfortunately our trip has yet to commence, but this beautiful autumn air full of clarity is only the more encouraging. So, as I sit in a coffee house off campus looking out at the changing colors and grey-soaked sky, I can already smell the campfire and ponderosa pine, can't you? <div><br /></div><div>xoxo, b</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-w3nTNqm5ufHcjGG_4DfYyvTMAzEBtPj_bV68AhHOJazFy_q6_lKYkyDopGfTOGJQnTXKIUUwDUTSjyQKR77jbw1OEWrQTLMyb-0Sg2QmHVKrXih_xfOmcSrVgrvcj7mp0VSnaedPLuv/s1600/saddles-0908-de_large.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-w3nTNqm5ufHcjGG_4DfYyvTMAzEBtPj_bV68AhHOJazFy_q6_lKYkyDopGfTOGJQnTXKIUUwDUTSjyQKR77jbw1OEWrQTLMyb-0Sg2QmHVKrXih_xfOmcSrVgrvcj7mp0VSnaedPLuv/s400/saddles-0908-de_large.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659788266638705250" style="display: block; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Images found </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14681163">here</a> /</span> <span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14610201">here</a> / <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14410281">here</a> / <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/14263849">here</a> /<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/12714529"> here</a></span></i></span></div></div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-31209396294586086742011-09-29T09:39:00.000-07:002011-09-29T09:51:46.441-07:00Aujourd'hui<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAApYjNQq5xkH8kVon4DBsfM_wEuz_iuGdPjdIALNriUBNjklVU5UyLRzMG3dWhn-IdzQq1ojDawA4aox_Z84Qhfm8swh5EV-KsHSnjRx_IpSmhReFL5K9u9IfEmg6QaHY44oKej0iQZ8q/s400/IMG_3060.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657822712898764114" style="display: block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymcKACyDKCvD5BaNLRBMUz0k9fXz1K1vGsYQDXSHVklBWiUNOydgYxT9HWAxagEL64p4SkBKHP6GChLzLP6S1kuPS1SR832P2dz6X6BqHsQdUFnWsm5Rbv7UVSGdtTKFPJnT5iIVVsNsZ/s400/IMG_3057.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657822724611051234" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8JrlY9LiHXSz0AcW6MXTipdIdTqpPubRYBdCDi2hIANYN18W_S8fhxdYqU4q2Ip0SxChcrcQg8yM4FFzn-AxDhiFLhhuodkij4SGkHYR61BEsUiZ2WcNlrdONecpkkrN1yO0M4VDCbHd/s400/IMG_3032.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657823538299681842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7YA4Y3ckOagDbaMn6Rl4SrBz-_wq_zpEdGrTaSCprXNjq8UaFIjBD07jhU4wTderDtU1EGkP7QbzsI2_Wvcso7EXbkQE-xsDNQltFuqTbV5fNor5D11yPH9Ui0VNd1ZPUaI2i6rV4_L9/s1600/IMG_3033.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7YA4Y3ckOagDbaMn6Rl4SrBz-_wq_zpEdGrTaSCprXNjq8UaFIjBD07jhU4wTderDtU1EGkP7QbzsI2_Wvcso7EXbkQE-xsDNQltFuqTbV5fNor5D11yPH9Ui0VNd1ZPUaI2i6rV4_L9/s400/IMG_3033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657823554329763026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></div><div>In one of my journalism courses we are currently focusing on how to 'make' a picture, rather than just take one. Most days we are given a bit of time during class to go outside and play with different settings on our cameras. Here are a few images from this week. Bonne journée! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-42447840521798607592011-09-26T13:23:00.000-07:002011-09-26T13:42:45.941-07:00Eos & Essie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyV1ser2iJ9jesnFDcom2EgfX1HTuDyEAQYSoqyNt8hriV1Rf11oOtk800d2Wxv5ht83IhxJulXlof2ynYQaB-enMuA4gWz2wd1N84H71IB82qXsg7VMjpiXHKI-PvaP9AM6GOFvgiiiiR/s1600/void%25280%2529.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyV1ser2iJ9jesnFDcom2EgfX1HTuDyEAQYSoqyNt8hriV1Rf11oOtk800d2Wxv5ht83IhxJulXlof2ynYQaB-enMuA4gWz2wd1N84H71IB82qXsg7VMjpiXHKI-PvaP9AM6GOFvgiiiiR/s400/void%25280%2529.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656771235062984178" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Two of my current favorite beauty products </div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-10978042301639215342011-09-24T14:24:00.000-07:002011-09-24T14:25:00.614-07:00Saturday Snapshots<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb361/rust0148/?action=view&current=IMG_3024-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb361/rust0148/IMG_3024-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-30860112662169733202011-09-22T16:04:00.001-07:002011-09-24T14:09:02.024-07:00Stackable<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ5yJtBo9Mo5_NuRCaqqxji1Rok75nkBgXRSUsriDyuxFBRUPAQYQ2AywHJC1zRo_wiFVdJIOIwXos0Fdy8pbEyK1D-DPNecmiB9ylQA7aj90cDn2eItVtYmzI4LQJPToQPBefrFuu5KQ/s1600/void%25280%2529.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ5yJtBo9Mo5_NuRCaqqxji1Rok75nkBgXRSUsriDyuxFBRUPAQYQ2AywHJC1zRo_wiFVdJIOIwXos0Fdy8pbEyK1D-DPNecmiB9ylQA7aj90cDn2eItVtYmzI4LQJPToQPBefrFuu5KQ/s400/void%25280%2529.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655323844774463922" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bracelet Stacks on J. Crew editors, <a href="http://jcrew.tumblr.com/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ALeWc3qj9OV722G8gtVCWgFoGpWvwOhyphenhyphen1VXbKZLo99AgYG_IF_4qgN1by82rODMm_YfmH4YxPybF7XjySmaU05FfZG-RkhELgkpniRK2giEoB4eyyEVSYgS6ihzg1X083DglScaHBL93/s400/lovealwaysxtumblr-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656034779734586322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 204px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Via mademoiselles.tumblr.com & <a href="http://lovealwaysx.tumblr.com/">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVv_IxR6xB-CkIAGsMb9oskwKXHEyuzoQND0YVF_OtosfJw5lkChRB_r5OsCTJN0lsa5P4MqWvCGHW_kknlSk8-nsCAlq_RG2IeYS_VCPqgkkuECI9Z86gLMxN9L8sQQQvp0A5gn2G7HgU/s400/void%25280%2529-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656036080521396322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">My own, rather petite, stack of the day</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love bracelet stacking. It seems that wrists have become the focus for accessories as of late. I love that stacking allows you to wear many of your favorite pieces all at once. </div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-44791949738280431922011-09-22T15:22:00.001-07:002011-09-26T12:36:30.044-07:00September 22nd<div style="text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allownetworking="all" src="http://w1202.photobucket.com/flash/tagWidget.swf?mediaURL=aHR0cDovL2kxMjAyLnBob3RvYnVja2V0LmNvbS9hbGJ1bXMvYmIzNjEvcnVzdDAxNDgvSU1HXzI5NzYtMS5qcGc%3D" width="484" height="203"></embed></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few pictures from my day</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Marimekko Umbrella-</div><div style="text-align: center;">-412 Apartments-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">-Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-31117777388144007032011-09-21T15:11:00.001-07:002011-09-26T12:45:01.473-07:00Three Cheese Florentine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTjJiQUmyiaXmX-Z-q_xZa8aVtRPZEcDLeuNI39L9ZuWsnV5tOVXJQBvCtIT3O77dGkP_v32fHGpZR-1m-u3a1ygkuVnPLZrdAbqHlaw4oK0Vwj6rv50Rpe-OUluONBlKzT453fYCI_OT/s1600/IMG_2960.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTjJiQUmyiaXmX-Z-q_xZa8aVtRPZEcDLeuNI39L9ZuWsnV5tOVXJQBvCtIT3O77dGkP_v32fHGpZR-1m-u3a1ygkuVnPLZrdAbqHlaw4oK0Vwj6rv50Rpe-OUluONBlKzT453fYCI_OT/s400/IMG_2960.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654939473068396386" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFC7Nb-NX2aQcIgUtDvyVLepEvbaehgbunnwhRADfTXf8Tj5RSWMKmZX-8RA5fsYgcMfQYC61nPo51vDU2Z7LunGdkdyEExz1WMvHnyhqAHcYXlwqMLA2eFiaD70cppsFFaeaKem8xiQIh/s1600/IMG_2961.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFC7Nb-NX2aQcIgUtDvyVLepEvbaehgbunnwhRADfTXf8Tj5RSWMKmZX-8RA5fsYgcMfQYC61nPo51vDU2Z7LunGdkdyEExz1WMvHnyhqAHcYXlwqMLA2eFiaD70cppsFFaeaKem8xiQIh/s400/IMG_2961.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654939226886420034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n8ENvDnlrri1yM6aR5JVZqy9myscFGR5LfsXNMwpTYuEnYjdAWzd0KKhCaDwotHaY7isyt5XVCDyuYNI2jULrlV3g5a6MtMwDVtkEr8zeYmoSZgKdVbh5Dk_Mk2IEfCW5_n2P8_5Ks0u/s1600/IMG_2964.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n8ENvDnlrri1yM6aR5JVZqy9myscFGR5LfsXNMwpTYuEnYjdAWzd0KKhCaDwotHaY7isyt5XVCDyuYNI2jULrlV3g5a6MtMwDVtkEr8zeYmoSZgKdVbh5Dk_Mk2IEfCW5_n2P8_5Ks0u/s400/IMG_2964.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654939344105380610" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">A warm, cheesy pasta...perfect for the fast fall dinner. And yes, it was out of a box (proud of it!)</div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-4780785767449306512011-09-17T21:13:00.000-07:002011-09-26T12:46:55.012-07:00Nice & Neutral<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjeMrTUMt6nAqemapte-jCZW5GjCQiDKLEL7OPqk9rPDHRmoKClY1GioaC3UXQSQQuskNht3rPsjXUVl6J3UQrIJJHfuU89EDTQPAr18-hjkJDe6OcAA28KVtAxkO7Co2QSTcWlhMDk9at/s1600/IMG_2925.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjeMrTUMt6nAqemapte-jCZW5GjCQiDKLEL7OPqk9rPDHRmoKClY1GioaC3UXQSQQuskNht3rPsjXUVl6J3UQrIJJHfuU89EDTQPAr18-hjkJDe6OcAA28KVtAxkO7Co2QSTcWlhMDk9at/s400/IMG_2925.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653548171514786786" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipSoIvQ5xl2d5voR0PQIF7hq2wST4UYBQhg4ex3Ywha9YswSxht80FvBHhAUp-zD_5nWvljoCCd4Xq3K6GQXg-ohw_QqCSmPm0sVhI3HQDypg66srClN6p8bnX3g8drayUG-kNHRRwbog/s1600/IMG_2940.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipSoIvQ5xl2d5voR0PQIF7hq2wST4UYBQhg4ex3Ywha9YswSxht80FvBHhAUp-zD_5nWvljoCCd4Xq3K6GQXg-ohw_QqCSmPm0sVhI3HQDypg66srClN6p8bnX3g8drayUG-kNHRRwbog/s400/IMG_2940.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653548075310225426" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8onWRZ3vwV0j8kNwMq8049-55aQOOhk_81tkSPBpVUXDgXyBxlFovEFIPdTopv7Uy28HUxQdpoIBOMfFpPhYhfKC_LHdnQFC-77DyoRAcatAShmLjJJphhbz54qiI8VYcD2O-EeM585L/s400/IMG_2956.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653558959638483538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKC6TsJN9RA6yu-Dp8nKDIsalcPkbxntWMSP4OtQarnK9-XrgCREyekDKTgLkYmqWpJ0LdrqvlweynOL3GnY5SZp6aHHeav1aGW_TtF3B9Ay0B8TZ1UCE7nk_tSIClC0clbw0lOVKSdKc/s400/IMG_2942.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653548527775591218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQKkdTzpXVLb4nU16EIn2JvWAc1vUmJ-bNJLn0TdXxSgE_NbSrsEh5veZSFWJVZMujuccl2GJYpbHz5X4UrYTzwJanTrUtGKqs3co_K3ie5IHwxvaQwsYEtNy0pm6WT3oNCcIbvyVH5SP/s400/IMG_2947.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653548743389939090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRhucD9L3dkNMJL5C3ana3lNwgzxWINs8qQtoj66OMo4f4aCVO-TVnaK11BSQhCwFAnBuRXlfda-bX1hy6jZhIJmbPBJj6mDPLWXkDKwMyvnkgNpjj03kNgx7H_VSNaWx_6ql0yoOHszr/s400/IMG_2945.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653548913820087250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAs3R0lesXc91oJ9dkFTPA_Aas0pFPnZU_5RGoe7z0BDM-ZeAGglzGyyC_AwYgyMqWvhsPgQ1fsaftTQcyuS9izPOKBbKdIOy4pcaD110YeTZV3___sQHfsym3iBYKdsa7BnA4Vc5HRCb/s400/IMG_2957.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653549156488776482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqP9zT25SEz3WBpseL_-wSyp1PzFBnsgHG047oatgLVz-MoQKkQ08VdWGRoJCHcSueYfCPV3RqfjUHdctx7pONdZe9two_O3k4an8sFY5ZWglfKjtvTYB-ZIHktCAaHnwz7YG9-ELeYdJD/s400/_6533645.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653558087446653842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px; " /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/timex-easy-reader-leather-strap-watch/3214740"></a></span><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/timex-easy-reader-leather-strap-watch/3214740"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/timex-easy-reader-leather-strap-watch/3214740">via</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFU5jHfrFFskSxpL3B4VhI4CjYHKVCWBqlUQQhcRXxvJlhQvL4lmJP4xse5upgtqAtzJ42RB0CbwCNxxQBLkO521x9fkNUPpBpuXHNYsX20NlDo-30KeupzZY7KtzxfO4Q6Qx62dWq12aG/s400/IMG_2953.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653549307690716658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7D-DW8hvZaNi7U-sMxovzSUkh4HOkLrnfMFxWq7ZA598MYTX_F2juCLA9Q4phM-3r5_5Vd2UCYzpYmfKuMlLQeUoynrtmqHvbqmop_84oSPxPwPW5yapE-qP68mxWEcGvDoxNSxhXnwZD/s400/IMG_2941.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653549445817445970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQptb0qTuk87-eUAZf7gOO7kH-M0Yz8EmCZ4mKSC70qkYFRL_wfw_tQQkd9zT_ksmkwimJrF9P0pNvGkTPoSQuej2cEFalL1iThB9ZR52r5bBudFSp9Tsml008v-ldTueY7mITC9pgUNkA/s400/IMG_2951.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653549618408070738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAewpH_Esga06MqrD2H9XjqxM5rt7wXvpzCfskJG6zjU2bYzLSqTHGLyJV_K8fs-vi_0xXSa5w-Ahta0_4DAJ8uxUDAEPWKdjQzxZ96YVdtDCWPElsufCfSapoSu_Wkuyhce3MUEfhrJO4/s400/IMG_2783.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653549890458435314" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I swear I could live with a completely neutral wardrobe. My staple color is grey, but of course there is a special place in my heart for black too. Every time I go shopping with my mom, she reminds me that I do not, in fact, need whatever grey item happens to be my hands at that moment. For this fall season, I especially love camel-colored pieces. Even make up, like Essie's fall line, is going neutral. The runways at New York Fashion Week reflected this, and would add just a pop of color----on say, the models' lips. Current Essie color obsession? Glamour Purse (as seen above). And I still cannot get enough of my neutral cheetah prints. From scarves, to bags, to binder clips, to an iPhone case (...and I won't even have the iPhone until October...), it's safe to say, I've gone print-crazy. I especially love the way J. Crew has incorporated cheetah prints into their fall collection; it seems to me that the color and size of the cheetah print matter the most to keep an ensemble polished. </span></span></div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-25449235053113518782011-09-17T09:08:00.000-07:002011-09-17T09:14:43.928-07:00Military-Inspired Boots<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvTa-zV-D84PkoQG3_1Ev2Zn5dhi_glAecHd8QTGDEwCGcL1ZMyBAnG1V5MqAj70R-wjKiL3JcTzUMLOMi5T9qw6s4LwUtddI-XiScDt3SDstJpGk1kpAR_Qx_8LsNw-rgo7Ytw3WYyh1/s1600/IMG_2223.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvTa-zV-D84PkoQG3_1Ev2Zn5dhi_glAecHd8QTGDEwCGcL1ZMyBAnG1V5MqAj70R-wjKiL3JcTzUMLOMi5T9qw6s4LwUtddI-XiScDt3SDstJpGk1kpAR_Qx_8LsNw-rgo7Ytw3WYyh1/s400/IMG_2223.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653362495585405330" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MK-yHfhO_ub4P25sdBBp2qVsxu67y40RFVofXOUvR7lLDt8LWqnjWWM14AlFoXO9J6N0ugCC62Gwa7so-taNoT9M9TNW_CJ1LeTalkanptbGL4YKxjucjJ7UYsY8wY5wber6DBBdl28-/s1600/IMG_2222.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MK-yHfhO_ub4P25sdBBp2qVsxu67y40RFVofXOUvR7lLDt8LWqnjWWM14AlFoXO9J6N0ugCC62Gwa7so-taNoT9M9TNW_CJ1LeTalkanptbGL4YKxjucjJ7UYsY8wY5wber6DBBdl28-/s400/IMG_2222.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653362400204930066" /></a><br />Here is yet one more of my 'Nordstrom Anniversary Sale' finds from this past July. I've been wearing them almost every day recently because of the crisp, cool weather. The red zipper, gold hardware and distressed leather details translate the military inspiration into something understated and wearable. And I have to say, boots are one of my favorite fall wardrobe staples.Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-86395710806875622192011-09-17T08:46:00.000-07:002011-09-17T09:16:05.799-07:00{Brights}<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwXPk4qPiiO_JF8UTZ98yz6nS6U34oC7YigXrkHOjKwuSGf1wf1s3a-YdTCGlwYjHMINJhr8-EZOWYU4LCMxKrhjO_DPqOuD4HofyK563PtG01LleISxJxoW3yJ6745lIirPy6xCASB4i/s1600/IMG_2748.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwXPk4qPiiO_JF8UTZ98yz6nS6U34oC7YigXrkHOjKwuSGf1wf1s3a-YdTCGlwYjHMINJhr8-EZOWYU4LCMxKrhjO_DPqOuD4HofyK563PtG01LleISxJxoW3yJ6745lIirPy6xCASB4i/s400/IMG_2748.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653356744030556802" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1. Beautiful flowers from the farmer's market</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"><u><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXVMI00w-kRakPD495lJgJS5ixTPvEqxu0ZRSMFRB0M14Afl7Q3Q7g8R-LCAREcFWEM8pLhPT7PJYX6wviXx6k3GCXFVZw5TAyanb9zTt-y_uWQseiJb4n_4TSFDJ9RF8tB5n_K4zhwM7/s400/Via+Kate+Spade+.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653356410601285618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px; " /></u></span></span></span><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">2. Fashion's Night Out, via Kate Spade Facebook Page</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Y4joZFgTAFytoiI_DbFIUF8cE7-BqoXdh2a-c8s0LishUojpNDvyDXFO_rqXR-JhBUVmU3dtKQvWzbhQZe62DmV9IK-Hv9C_OM2LpMk1KF8T7VUoglLB_h7JEjQzCBVX4LuWhO5xKd4P/s1600/IMG_2778.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Y4joZFgTAFytoiI_DbFIUF8cE7-BqoXdh2a-c8s0LishUojpNDvyDXFO_rqXR-JhBUVmU3dtKQvWzbhQZe62DmV9IK-Hv9C_OM2LpMk1KF8T7VUoglLB_h7JEjQzCBVX4LuWhO5xKd4P/s400/IMG_2778.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653356625969017314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">3. Tory Burch Flats with my vibrant floral rug </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0fwGD8UoZwYc40xQCqVrLn1PummYbl5-jIsbSSI4-5lP5pFdu5u5rbvmHNKaNZALBLs58VFSOqRaqr4EsDR8nlO5iu6bEE6GU9Fvf50kMMZEgU9vztooxM0eja74PNyRSh-pF-56oshf/s1600/IMG_2770.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0fwGD8UoZwYc40xQCqVrLn1PummYbl5-jIsbSSI4-5lP5pFdu5u5rbvmHNKaNZALBLs58VFSOqRaqr4EsDR8nlO5iu6bEE6GU9Fvf50kMMZEgU9vztooxM0eja74PNyRSh-pF-56oshf/s400/IMG_2770.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653356244276093730" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">4. My MJ wallet & new 'pretty nylon pouch' against my bright duvet and Lilly planner</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ49qColE0AKAUXHyec4i4lV6DnXqzAu1SwORNTawcZif55Z2MqURgszfEBetYYFMXYYuVarQGT0e_3s51_aTMascWlwUhLdHigU04R-UC2SwJOT2BSL4396BUwBf9ktHfSebwFWalxnRu/s400/sarah-jessica-parker-arrives-at-the-late-show-with.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653360139453860274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Sarah Jessica Parker at the Late Show, <a href="http://ffamouspeople.tumblr.com/post/9956162678/sarah-jessica-parker-arrives-at-the-late-show-with">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"><u><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBXb_3j_bdAO5RuHtwiWm90G1LrkjvpLgyZ6z68Kc-W9hL79FUndvK40jk0q42nKRnAaykTG5nuqkM-bpJ_cfcAiDMb_LJsdvOOVfcoMDwSRyUYEaQ6wInulBANxYp8OZUs0Zks_OxUZh/s400/IMG_2246.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653356941371537698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px; " /></u></span></span></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">6. Lilly Planner </span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few of my favorite bright items at the moment! </div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-6737020818844422232011-09-17T08:17:00.000-07:002011-09-17T08:35:47.502-07:00Marc by Marc Jacobs Pouch<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcuQ-mZXiqmPUjtshG5M3Pxm8jVyFkSzlEpCXoJ_m3wxWirfu7wSnRdXY_4fJ5hyOh2vke31AoH2OxD7_WJylwMjAh_SEtV_m-p6A3hmQK8aAENQhwPM1ESxQ5KrFKPZ9J0OoQey_Izfp/s1600/149-3000609-M3112455_BLACKMULTIJUNGLE.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcuQ-mZXiqmPUjtshG5M3Pxm8jVyFkSzlEpCXoJ_m3wxWirfu7wSnRdXY_4fJ5hyOh2vke31AoH2OxD7_WJylwMjAh_SEtV_m-p6A3hmQK8aAENQhwPM1ESxQ5KrFKPZ9J0OoQey_Izfp/s400/149-3000609-M3112455_BLACKMULTIJUNGLE.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653349014776158178" /></a><br />I ordered this 'pretty nylon key pouch' about a week ago from <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">shopbop</a> , and was so happy when it arrived in a small package at my doorstep. I love the fall colors within the pattern, which almost looks as if it were painted. It has been perfect so far to hold my house, car and mail keys.<div><br /> <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ5WXMYw-QvuUIwsJ6t-6ky6hf4lqDnc4i8CnI_1poQ0SqKKuuvh_7SZSMwz3t2z_7M60ZREtG-9hrKvPfEdA0VfAO1Fu-k60hM9_xtALQalbHruc_kZkJxErqKrUD2Fd0ix4MCvlOcL4/s1600/IMG_2773.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ5WXMYw-QvuUIwsJ6t-6ky6hf4lqDnc4i8CnI_1poQ0SqKKuuvh_7SZSMwz3t2z_7M60ZREtG-9hrKvPfEdA0VfAO1Fu-k60hM9_xtALQalbHruc_kZkJxErqKrUD2Fd0ix4MCvlOcL4/s400/IMG_2773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653348949938668066" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifiNc3bz3blp5PxjG5CfR9EmPto05yNl8Jvo0dMxzE2cGlDHcgMhE7MXtO7MGoJFpmTjBIXSdi7hkxro5ZmHqwCgMNJ2dBkTQRRcJl4zZ-_gd8gTffnZ6i2bfMO053W8he9szST8d1EFVd/s400/IMG_2774.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653352154608943842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-41917835912556958972011-09-07T18:06:00.001-07:002011-09-08T14:51:56.054-07:00Paltrow in Prada<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpejJ9RJEGA1KNxOfXY6rRX8vEn5H8aVTjpAlJotsR10_RdxhVwhNB8ZxozdGVCwfc6t0HmYLzBWnBMsMSU_Dfr8jWCHyAEVzdmcf-TpTzGkufh1Ws1aklb8VDM4eLUV7qEH7ssKNTzSp/s1600/Gywneth13.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpejJ9RJEGA1KNxOfXY6rRX8vEn5H8aVTjpAlJotsR10_RdxhVwhNB8ZxozdGVCwfc6t0HmYLzBWnBMsMSU_Dfr8jWCHyAEVzdmcf-TpTzGkufh1Ws1aklb8VDM4eLUV7qEH7ssKNTzSp/s400/Gywneth13.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649789077217248082" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://fashiongonerogue.com/">Via</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As if we needed another reason to love Gwyneth, here are some shots of the actress at the screening of <i>Contagion </i>during the Venice Film Festival this past weekend. I was able to attend an advanced screening of the film in Minneapolis two weeks ago and thought it was quite good. Without giving too much away, Gwyneth only makes short appearances throughout the film, but in my opinion, still looks fabulous as always.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0utJUEuipoB3LYC6N6JCXmWeJg8ZYBFZdbcmt1qMx708AfnjLt7T5fSLBNTQFvfjl47zIforxCMjqNlUGDIzFc3zDh4vk_OWgrY-gBKQpdkYt-jY4CoKPCxJKd0a1JeiFNEnW-x5rjfQ/s400/Gywneth11.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649791264982591154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR6cHHzDIdXHrm_8Wvdcyejr-s_YBoCE4bVtFtvGGVTaxBykOefLtFdzIycgqNyLFLFcuiWXDBH9CKF1JlOgZSWiDULU3ihcv71VgCbfv0sPjCFNGN0vyA84t5Ckd9ASfSyagTSfNxJIK/s400/Gwy2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650108350325700466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.apexchange.com/pages/AdvancedSearch.aspx?new=1&id=0"><span class="Apple-style-span">Via</span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2EMHq58Z81BOAbbhmkIKktBVHNnb-jTYz78wJSOMQZEKFKzaf_l-HBjpgL-mshYeL8iXyYmZ0OxL4vzd0zZbpr-d3W1fzci191V2c1v21H3pUZ5P7M4g3jjxP7AB7RNrx_wUJjZAeTSZ/s400/Gwy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650108541169812866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.apexchange.com/pages/AdvancedSearch.aspx?new=1&id=0">Via</a></span></div></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SPckm9XtWI_mWQu4v2CJRUAx07w3DmjLcmymtLbvld_ekSXQAzAxQK36wmMg5NRDptRXJRD1H3-IDT17zsjkXD1zmzObI_tBKZpcsB0jFj-udyVFSFIYNkUyJyK1XDzfYW-NH4BVxBrn/s400/9908236074.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649791076913103026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: x-small; ">Wearing a Prada dress, shoes and purse,; Bulgari Jewlery</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: x-small; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkPmexWFDlkrjLYfJb1afKdnpdeT9J1PN6gE-AGQrupJ0W5Q132q459DsBOD3jGzKs2Ad30Z_X0sSH_QSp9_w3e6MlupGAz4eWtMZ8uYUzc3iHWR8GUD9242wnUkw0rdjwpNM36Ov5I5a/s400/gwy3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650108710465663026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Arriving at the festival<br /></span><a href="http://www.apexchange.com/pages/AdvancedSearch.aspx?new=1&id=0"><span class="Apple-style-span">Via </span></a></span></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-27532114392496107652011-09-04T12:50:00.000-07:002011-09-04T13:45:47.590-07:00Namaste<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxefqkz_GaRDMY2SnJ-Ar1BANozlGWSNX0aw3dxQqn0f0MSMLbH7rz-sPYDqQkHyKyasIanGFEqu2Np59iuqNIq8ki92SMYIZBl5OeU7IaASMmt3ZkLzk7IgGBTZ-bT0hSDe0p8Rd7GcP/s1600/Namaste.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxefqkz_GaRDMY2SnJ-Ar1BANozlGWSNX0aw3dxQqn0f0MSMLbH7rz-sPYDqQkHyKyasIanGFEqu2Np59iuqNIq8ki92SMYIZBl5OeU7IaASMmt3ZkLzk7IgGBTZ-bT0hSDe0p8Rd7GcP/s400/Namaste.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648597331824345202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Above: award-winning Chai, inside/ outside Cafe views & part of my meal </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div>There are certain places you pass hundreds of times en route in everyday life- restaurants, shops, boutiques, etc.- that you always want to check out, but rarely take the time to stop into. <b>Namaste Cafe</b>, a restaurant in Uptown, was one such place for me. It is one of two traditional Victorian-style, renovated houses on Hennepin, that has been turned into an indoor/ outdoor cafe.
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<br />Before deciding to dine there one evening last week, I really had no idea as to what type of cuisine was offered. I just knew that it always looked busy (a good sign) and had a quaint front lawn with lights, lanterns and charming decorations of the sort--perfect for a late August evening.
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<br />After settling in at a table outside (it was such a nice night!), I looked at the menu which offered many traditional South-Asian, specifically Indian, dishes. Right away, I ordered a traditional iced-chai beverage, which are award-winning at Namaste, and as I would later find out, for a good reason. Beyond the drinks, I unfortunately have a very mild pallet, but the waiter was able to offer the dishes according to a 1-5 "how spicy do you want it" scale.
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<br />I ordered brown rice, Bhatura (a deep-fried bread made with yogurt & baking powder), sauteed green beans and curry. Everything- especially the green beans- was delicious, and I would definitely recommend it. The entrees and sides were reasonably priced, and Namaste uses as many organic, local and natural ingredients as possible.
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<br />Namaste, </i>which literally translates to "I honor the divine in you" is a traditional greeting of respect in South-Asian countries; the Cafe embodies this greeting and hopes to offer comfort and respect to all who dine there. I certainly think they did.
<br /></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-72869509539273614182011-09-02T18:16:00.001-07:002011-09-04T13:46:21.212-07:00Jewels & Gems<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfovEVva6iG9uuCvAyadATdxolUTMvmYhwa9LVlIjxcXO0Z7aT9UnZJheO2IfADdHEjUxEi765LJ4Dah2hX4cLvUFqfwO1G-O3FTKcQbe6yEgulaLtrZrWuxgmT_zp7tcmCV_W3j9o2St/s1600/IMG_2714.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfovEVva6iG9uuCvAyadATdxolUTMvmYhwa9LVlIjxcXO0Z7aT9UnZJheO2IfADdHEjUxEi765LJ4Dah2hX4cLvUFqfwO1G-O3FTKcQbe6yEgulaLtrZrWuxgmT_zp7tcmCV_W3j9o2St/s400/IMG_2714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647938299150459826" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love this polish- it reminds me of confetti! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqt5UiHqmlPB1M-XpzGMQhASWXGvMrzoAyXu1jPsknChGMlp4dZiOW_aLGlW_IiHW4tU_bplYX3fsdIHZypEgeYRpLhkNL6GCGE2MQo4_jSWZ7nASFCDhnTaw_cwlsr88BeW8LXVuhN_OH/s1600/IMG_2722.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqt5UiHqmlPB1M-XpzGMQhASWXGvMrzoAyXu1jPsknChGMlp4dZiOW_aLGlW_IiHW4tU_bplYX3fsdIHZypEgeYRpLhkNL6GCGE2MQo4_jSWZ7nASFCDhnTaw_cwlsr88BeW8LXVuhN_OH/s400/IMG_2722.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647936581035056242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">New set of note cards from the bookstore</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUX0hSGbjhKDFnOL7R0nSwkqOUb1quna7hp51RmPMBPYlua5QOemrZ8od1IC7af_nsd0P1-OffWS_rjhchMhi2xW1C8woI0D39XHZsdKsHX2SKpQQtMiH7ATfRU8CmdsA8c2d2pgxI80X5/s400/IMG_2705.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647936388991631618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;">Current cereal obsession: Cap'n Crunch with Berries</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-ia7qK9OtUaR1omKuH5cRaWZiS6DVBeDv_oQduj0mEVfykNH6FN_h9V12QQ19qhrMl27_H2zp-0Oa19ohA2YtW1I6xLAxhtGmYR3LMdxfiuqVLEVSeNtqft_d-bBot5of_qoAd_z3eCR/s400/IMG_2601.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647940106112671122" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Stationary from Melly: perfect for quick notes at my desk</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpuwgqiiSOfEqn3mnz5jg545cFkiD_hb64cQXET_DfgA8OFjqMAnJCqqHzd9Az8Y8tgwZCCdZWfvQiEpNV2tVfIZ6HbiILhVdcXfFE2TFec5xsfqDQgqmTxlg4lA_UmQUJ3OO0ZWydOqm/s1600/IMG_2713.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpuwgqiiSOfEqn3mnz5jg545cFkiD_hb64cQXET_DfgA8OFjqMAnJCqqHzd9Az8Y8tgwZCCdZWfvQiEpNV2tVfIZ6HbiILhVdcXfFE2TFec5xsfqDQgqmTxlg4lA_UmQUJ3OO0ZWydOqm/s400/IMG_2713.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647936935129527666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: center;">A few jewel polishes from Essie's fall line</div></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
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<br /></i></b></span></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-76138897330943020952011-08-28T15:20:00.000-07:002011-09-02T16:54:40.646-07:00The perfect gold bracelet<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5n6eksTrVYrBvreyEdL1r7L_foJrrYXbOQl6ymIHBMSiVy7OQ3b7PgNyAI6HqSVlxYYWLMeUwctZcEVPrPNx8hCxcPcE_QIdG3s0qAVyixQyLDijzhbJlQmOiYp5XFpkvuH_3PNbfZ6fg/s400/IMG_2686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646039760471520450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div>One of my favorite movies of the summer was Bad Teacher, starring Cameron Diaz. Many blogs, magazines and websites all commented on Cameron's impeccable on-set wardrobe. One detail that kept re-appearing in many scenes was a stack of fine, gold bracelets on Cameron's wrists. She usually only wore 1-3 per wrist, but I loved the statement they made with every outfit. Many have since speculated that the bracelets are Jennifer Meyer Jewelry "thin bangles with stone". After seeing the film, I set out to find my own set of extra fine gold bangles. I found many suitable options anywhere from Nordstrom to Forever21; the secret is making certain that they are extra <i>extra</i> fine. I now find myself wearing about two on each wrist everyday! </div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNni4-D8-9gR2QXE24FXtKUtcD0t1boGan6wMEZbZ8qkioovPuvXOKasjbQYH5_7-tR1kr6tzMFAkylJDMuNypD1huc0fjr7Sn2F4DgMyyrhsIviWEq6Tfy1k7AVIxqlfU5AY_olkjFlYx/s400/bad-teacher-movie.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646035892688633314" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BGgCYV0Y7qxOEC3r8zjlZd3tPrOeQQJJ-EkItSXE-P6LiygzwpyTGc0ckNxeMaaWIiFC_X3YetAc66n1e1zGBdehVuNWJRvXZSiF6tC3BOrPFFb57Mrx6Ks71IBj3CNAcNnoUFSM-snm/s1600/Shoes.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BGgCYV0Y7qxOEC3r8zjlZd3tPrOeQQJJ-EkItSXE-P6LiygzwpyTGc0ckNxeMaaWIiFC_X3YetAc66n1e1zGBdehVuNWJRvXZSiF6tC3BOrPFFb57Mrx6Ks71IBj3CNAcNnoUFSM-snm/s400/Shoes.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646036199472951794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px; " /></a><div><div style="text-align: center; ">{Above: Diaz wearing the gold bracelets in two different scenes...images found on Google Images}</div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">{Below: My own version of the gold bangle}</div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qwvF7sl6Q0pjA6eIlxFzdITQ6OvH6hdvBdHEH7Q59zTKCxLUdnqtzc3rWO_CYYOW_-hWgfsJAkZRDbWNMBDcSMg49DBlXkybyUtNZGFt47-4Mk12056Xu1XktgcfVaYRbBPQnBeC54vo/s400/IMG_2681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646040668839234850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5m2TchmGDOdplnOREQyXymLFgZv1sxzxJuhEfhFhiMTLY8g-_SeloreNTXQnBDPzqUyWzBkFS8_2zAUhbDJLCHx7absSQot3eFAG40IaXIW71yzGn4hpUmNfx9_w-QGvb9N0D4nd0wFO/s400/IMG_2677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646038927191968802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
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<br /></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-69491673325201103932011-08-28T13:58:00.000-07:002011-09-02T17:28:42.447-07:00A change in the weather, it just might do you good...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmnMFAM6Q0bpGzUd2lkPW287P7_0sGG04TIGigjHdvOz6NPk6oSb0o5RQqub-RSKP2Sy4d8PiwIUgR5PL3C_EG6wcCD9rkqs6ZxMxr2OTQ0eivwyrLSeZ_7IHwmqojtx4ipPcOure2jQp/s1600/IMG_2648.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmnMFAM6Q0bpGzUd2lkPW287P7_0sGG04TIGigjHdvOz6NPk6oSb0o5RQqub-RSKP2Sy4d8PiwIUgR5PL3C_EG6wcCD9rkqs6ZxMxr2OTQ0eivwyrLSeZ_7IHwmqojtx4ipPcOure2jQp/s400/IMG_2648.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646014339461566706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fall is certainly in the air. Although some stuffy and humid daytime hours still linger, the air feels much more crisp when I go for evening walks. I'm certainly anticipating my favorite season's complete arrival, and not just because I'm missing my summer apartment's central air conditioning. Although I'm sure I will fondly miss summer's breezy, relaxed days, I'm anxious to break in my new fall boots, put on a cable-knit sweater and go stomp in the leaves. I'm seeing classic fall tones in almost anything- in my colorful stir-fry dinners, in blushes, bronzers and nail lacquers, and of course among the pages of September issues, now on newsstands everywhere.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8H3fprfLdMtvUSAvmVdN6ZATzUgtbLKxLXGbv6ZplwcVfcjo3HMoTcXHVtWzHDiYFm0DF6P_a1uORCvRjGUmxlweTOwO-6q0pfz1J1FniqCxdZgqr5J3QRKF8uxjPb3yXdfPfj1opnHgV/s400/IMG_2616.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646020610695429298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{I love Elle's September issue; then again, maybe I just adore Gwyneth}</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTKNh-E6xddZde3k7hRLaiP_wNuwPOgApTxqXne_xOYS1Il-iudg1jT7ZlFr2QSt3RQd3ozyIjbcgVoV3V3anS5WsR46dmZZ8MO0LNHgF9i26_ZLT8KMQeLsi6eISfbcZVuGvPjL0__h9/s400/IMG_2254.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646021228871977602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{I love the September pages in my Lilly planner} </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-951089526666010582011-08-19T19:34:00.001-07:002011-08-19T21:04:14.843-07:00Friday Finds for Fall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqsTsLV5-fSEt8vhA7WjEnL-8dBNY29Du2plQrXEBla2oAtbNf6ykrq93CU3v863QhCXVMxtV9WMNqwvg62BFxqyTai2YL-HDFbgQHVo0BufcJvfE9DRHc8ATMR5d3dGQqZNNeHvwR4pM/s1600/IMG_2611.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqsTsLV5-fSEt8vhA7WjEnL-8dBNY29Du2plQrXEBla2oAtbNf6ykrq93CU3v863QhCXVMxtV9WMNqwvg62BFxqyTai2YL-HDFbgQHVo0BufcJvfE9DRHc8ATMR5d3dGQqZNNeHvwR4pM/s400/IMG_2611.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642761231368440050" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I have truly fallen in love with J. Crew's September catalog. Each issue tells a story and is usually inspired by a different location around the world. This month features Russian influence and all of the beauty that traditional ballet has to offer. I love the spreads, colors, textures and general dainty theme that comes across so well when using tutus and slippers. Here are some of my finds for fall, all from J. Crew. </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3I41SROxgNuamVX63_xoRETn8Fg6U9thNRm-gqo4Du012qvIVj6sx0QgAtaipCzdwfBnXUYBV1NZEolcrGHA596rwMytl9K3QD1ACACcufOPYr45LfgMLx1_MdmlkIgNLfurMTZSfwNp8/s1600/IMG_2617.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3I41SROxgNuamVX63_xoRETn8Fg6U9thNRm-gqo4Du012qvIVj6sx0QgAtaipCzdwfBnXUYBV1NZEolcrGHA596rwMytl9K3QD1ACACcufOPYr45LfgMLx1_MdmlkIgNLfurMTZSfwNp8/s400/IMG_2617.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642761395483521970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My own "collection" up close </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKOCXcHAFFKERUto8AinCecUfoFxi2USMBLPK7q1Ab78e0Md-ll6hZlhoSxB8rmqr7L-JIHtim1mK-GVBTBdSXDtEmzqsFhUCF8Chyphenhyphen2pNUbvaIj2IkcEhcSUyBhrAef3Tct7FqEC66LAB/s1600/IMG_2619.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKOCXcHAFFKERUto8AinCecUfoFxi2USMBLPK7q1Ab78e0Md-ll6hZlhoSxB8rmqr7L-JIHtim1mK-GVBTBdSXDtEmzqsFhUCF8Chyphenhyphen2pNUbvaIj2IkcEhcSUyBhrAef3Tct7FqEC66LAB/s400/IMG_2619.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642761701838742834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Leather bag & printed sheer scarf </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvF49lFv5NYKyExWzDwkBdIVeCH54AVPyN7ksI-nBuYPZMtcX0gd-24DjzLzgh-2mxSHhaKWKaMMNTMQfK_INkcbGOHNywyEKuld4LeIE1_xydBrRAwq9e5dh_QSznaK7HxWyRzHUzRMQ1/s1600/IMG_2607.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvF49lFv5NYKyExWzDwkBdIVeCH54AVPyN7ksI-nBuYPZMtcX0gd-24DjzLzgh-2mxSHhaKWKaMMNTMQfK_INkcbGOHNywyEKuld4LeIE1_xydBrRAwq9e5dh_QSznaK7HxWyRzHUzRMQ1/s400/IMG_2607.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642761930403973506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love the touches of animal print, perfectly translated in this thin headband </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9je1Jy_ZpPQjXzB__oSau5rpdh1f9nzykVQFtaer2nfxjcyJOpL7v2sqJS9siKDWhtp84ZKP9375dBCQim92aljMLYNN7GSpbwz7Vh8fGuNevursH1PL7Dvy_QgJE4A9tK2ApNxs9Hb0/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9je1Jy_ZpPQjXzB__oSau5rpdh1f9nzykVQFtaer2nfxjcyJOpL7v2sqJS9siKDWhtp84ZKP9375dBCQim92aljMLYNN7GSpbwz7Vh8fGuNevursH1PL7Dvy_QgJE4A9tK2ApNxs9Hb0/s400/IMG_2621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642762175394653186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Three basic long-sleeve shirts</div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kto9RtiqhtFLSu8sG9GzDyk3KAZb9nnja7fUEPs-6MC8tfGgnCLoB6SSd44s0Bpq62Ky1LrGhH5M0RgvEkngiyWv88YHMuCMeCOTjhMg_9akckQ4KDD74zuK9mh_ByujLIRqND_pBQSR/s1600/IMG_2625.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kto9RtiqhtFLSu8sG9GzDyk3KAZb9nnja7fUEPs-6MC8tfGgnCLoB6SSd44s0Bpq62Ky1LrGhH5M0RgvEkngiyWv88YHMuCMeCOTjhMg_9akckQ4KDD74zuK9mh_ByujLIRqND_pBQSR/s400/IMG_2625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642762391995015874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This season seems to be all about stripes-- long-sleeve top, necklace and black tank </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLbdgSEoVjosIvH5u6HKJVQBl8Pu4CyxmsXmHhpHA-8UznkR1AjtFFR4ha1hWHw1BBMbfRBPt_IeF2x7w1KN2bHgS-QrJiiLy5Jo2vyC679nzBga566xgJ4jt3lddk2MDelYdpgPEF8Wn/s1600/IMG_2633.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLbdgSEoVjosIvH5u6HKJVQBl8Pu4CyxmsXmHhpHA-8UznkR1AjtFFR4ha1hWHw1BBMbfRBPt_IeF2x7w1KN2bHgS-QrJiiLy5Jo2vyC679nzBga566xgJ4jt3lddk2MDelYdpgPEF8Wn/s400/IMG_2633.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642762560027369106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Perhaps my favorite piece- a cozy grey shawl sweater (shown here with a black skinny belt) </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISoQ9zz0chsU2ST5ncvHdLmAife0rB_jctltZD-rJPEmBJTwg_eLAv0nOSU6g8BaxowgAU8Job1aEGfgPMroEWcA-0YGph3IUkcCb8hk0nNemZzyaqSqNwejW6MoBJKtQxptZG4pIPhDC/s1600/IMG_2626.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISoQ9zz0chsU2ST5ncvHdLmAife0rB_jctltZD-rJPEmBJTwg_eLAv0nOSU6g8BaxowgAU8Job1aEGfgPMroEWcA-0YGph3IUkcCb8hk0nNemZzyaqSqNwejW6MoBJKtQxptZG4pIPhDC/s400/IMG_2626.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642762726148346642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A pair of neutral corduroys and grey stretch leggings </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCj0m9BCnCp6myj6nS49r7xECnxWOT6zYVEWeLNMFqYz2_4yPxSnrqkPL0JDeLXyhjAiiWmWy_qfGDg97W0OfzhFsM59Od-vS2iWcNsnJY5hX7DcrgClV4YyYAG9kh6Y6NQNFBmXdFoog5/s1600/IMG_2631.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCj0m9BCnCp6myj6nS49r7xECnxWOT6zYVEWeLNMFqYz2_4yPxSnrqkPL0JDeLXyhjAiiWmWy_qfGDg97W0OfzhFsM59Od-vS2iWcNsnJY5hX7DcrgClV4YyYAG9kh6Y6NQNFBmXdFoog5/s400/IMG_2631.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642762941286925970" /></a>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;">A black puffer vest and checked grey shirt </div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyEEgIwgIikdyRN3TTw994FOTc0WA_Vm134ElFeq4CvjdjVz61CmDNCZhFpLbiN7FzdUxZAP3Cxe7Hvby_XqeNiYI-JI0PKEqtoC7B7phgT0oNfNU9To0RYWA3KEIiHU-EiwwIXBxG1WT/s1600/IMG_2632.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyEEgIwgIikdyRN3TTw994FOTc0WA_Vm134ElFeq4CvjdjVz61CmDNCZhFpLbiN7FzdUxZAP3Cxe7Hvby_XqeNiYI-JI0PKEqtoC7B7phgT0oNfNU9To0RYWA3KEIiHU-EiwwIXBxG1WT/s400/IMG_2632.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642763147446345858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I'm certainly loving my checked shirts!</div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRFMu5NGotxjNG0LqrjKoMEQ0NQvGOyxoSesvfofdtpKu2bMjQ_FUWTrA8FL0twGo7gSbMz0E80nIBmRfGqu-qXpySMITT6Wji3w22tv8cHMmin_z5yQZVEO0x9MFodU3uZZ2JyqwbHcG/s1600/IMG_2623.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRFMu5NGotxjNG0LqrjKoMEQ0NQvGOyxoSesvfofdtpKu2bMjQ_FUWTrA8FL0twGo7gSbMz0E80nIBmRfGqu-qXpySMITT6Wji3w22tv8cHMmin_z5yQZVEO0x9MFodU3uZZ2JyqwbHcG/s400/IMG_2623.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642763352093286354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A tuxedo-inspired shirt that hits below the waist (perfect with leggings and boots)</div>
<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-35169675241647663632011-08-19T16:27:00.000-07:002011-08-19T16:57:24.166-07:00{5 picks}<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqDoGo1f-7Svj_qZIiqa7wnbYFcCvMewRFMFgBaIaECaLWo2tEjXG9pZjzgWDxqJAuFVB9tf-aAvpb50PD3APc1BeBV4FqfJfRvteZqOYwh6IJyTCAvK00BUzkdGuHvZaudZBElL01WgB/s1600/IMG_2608.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqDoGo1f-7Svj_qZIiqa7wnbYFcCvMewRFMFgBaIaECaLWo2tEjXG9pZjzgWDxqJAuFVB9tf-aAvpb50PD3APc1BeBV4FqfJfRvteZqOYwh6IJyTCAvK00BUzkdGuHvZaudZBElL01WgB/s400/IMG_2608.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642717401092845106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">{Fall 2011 sweater from J. Crew} </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span">Coming off of vacation is always a difficult transition for me, as life seems to suddenly slip back into it's old routine of motion, frenzy and work whether I've even unpacked my toothbrush or not. But perhaps the most dreaded and anticipated transition is that of the ultimate vacation summer turning into yet another fall semester. I have to say, I'm usually standing closer to the 'anticipation' end of things, and am ready to begin the whirlwind of student life close to the middle of August (although my own delusion is sometimes self-recognized as early as October, as things are in full swing and I'm running from class to appointments to club meetings, all with a coffee in my hand). Here are 5 of my current adorations which will help escort me into my (once again) busy but beautiful fall life.</span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQ6vYS0Yyen63VcRXVVi_eBj79c5iTAj6FNlqjo8dFVleezBkRb_PFRAbipbYn4wLpMCDy2IDAHdV9Ts8suzjLv69FNs6BNlELN3Au0DytQs9ipzM6Z_HqM4Df9Q7dCGZuXrAJmkgFcFp/s1600/IMG_2604.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQ6vYS0Yyen63VcRXVVi_eBj79c5iTAj6FNlqjo8dFVleezBkRb_PFRAbipbYn4wLpMCDy2IDAHdV9Ts8suzjLv69FNs6BNlELN3Au0DytQs9ipzM6Z_HqM4Df9Q7dCGZuXrAJmkgFcFp/s400/IMG_2604.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642717741486591874" /></a>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;">{Painted bowl I recently picked up from Anthropologie in Edina for only $4. I plan to put it by my bedside to hold my daily jewelry picks}</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLQXEBuAKvC08nSYCGSV0vrOVTsymqI-Xq35zR_HLmemkTzDTA0bmukIpyzzi397yPiRYy2Za1FuXTDlbjlVr6TI_OuBAwI1PAlnQe9WFPApIekuV25XcoabwFM24i_r_26O4gK6CwA_i/s1600/IMG_2606.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLQXEBuAKvC08nSYCGSV0vrOVTsymqI-Xq35zR_HLmemkTzDTA0bmukIpyzzi397yPiRYy2Za1FuXTDlbjlVr6TI_OuBAwI1PAlnQe9WFPApIekuV25XcoabwFM24i_r_26O4gK6CwA_i/s400/IMG_2606.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642718523647366034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">{Snap Pea snacks from Trader Joe's...my favorite, and under $2 per bag}</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH76T2FmKmzccJ1Bm28waPrYNXovwcnHR3_q6W12Gck3zZ8MCiCHNEf27dq9zodw8-hd_SP07U1MEq8-7ZgE-7XHEY2mmA7h2ECGJuMRvG5SVZK1uldYwjWMD4wc1RyAFKgFRxnjTbgLbw/s1600/IMG_2609.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH76T2FmKmzccJ1Bm28waPrYNXovwcnHR3_q6W12Gck3zZ8MCiCHNEf27dq9zodw8-hd_SP07U1MEq8-7ZgE-7XHEY2mmA7h2ECGJuMRvG5SVZK1uldYwjWMD4wc1RyAFKgFRxnjTbgLbw/s400/IMG_2609.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642718984537816674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">{My favorite new lipstick that glides on so easily...Poppy King for J. Crew, $18}</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwODzYsrHKUS80b3dwl-kN9F735FdFd4mhqUnsMPtTUk4dRDyDETC0il4G3rJpgg17c_SO7hRv4xPTNutwwjWz-BNw2uR_ldPvlf8KMIUiaoUY8M6RGOQLQBmAUIzKCE-n_x8tnm4EPxD/s1600/IMG_2599.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwODzYsrHKUS80b3dwl-kN9F735FdFd4mhqUnsMPtTUk4dRDyDETC0il4G3rJpgg17c_SO7hRv4xPTNutwwjWz-BNw2uR_ldPvlf8KMIUiaoUY8M6RGOQLQBmAUIzKCE-n_x8tnm4EPxD/s400/IMG_2599.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642719534708818274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">{My new Lilly Pulitzer pen for class} </div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-24314353552242921952011-08-01T13:50:00.001-07:002011-08-28T13:56:24.805-07:00The right step forward<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY09D-63ea3Zn_kY2AvTzsMC0JpV4dRV365KacuDVqgsfHNZYBDTv24vg_nxy5zilUIRa9mPuY2KrJSsf1_u2liRUJHItU3hcZnnBSsb01xOPgLkZLrZXpbwuH2lDjqGaP4dUnFaw9Ra0X/s1600/IMG_2666.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY09D-63ea3Zn_kY2AvTzsMC0JpV4dRV365KacuDVqgsfHNZYBDTv24vg_nxy5zilUIRa9mPuY2KrJSsf1_u2liRUJHItU3hcZnnBSsb01xOPgLkZLrZXpbwuH2lDjqGaP4dUnFaw9Ra0X/s400/IMG_2666.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646013286521486002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A week ago, I traded out my simple black wellies for a pair of Burberry rain boots. Today was my first opportunity to try them out on the streets of Edina while running errands in the rain, or more accurately, the downpour. They are sleek, classic, very comfortable...and one more Nordstrom success!</div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-85133912976217073502011-07-31T11:29:00.000-07:002011-07-31T12:54:21.767-07:00Who's Counting?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYl48voCOXc9u2-SJIz-TIFc_vy_It8kuS8o4ryzJnNmC4Tc6eyI3XGhyphenhyphen8VogbE8uSL0SqInXgSi6OGZS7atbZx_5JwvNUF7-LMOsiaC3n_VoSPKyVNa34lnlOg3B2ZFcatsd2GySPqiO/s1600/image.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYl48voCOXc9u2-SJIz-TIFc_vy_It8kuS8o4ryzJnNmC4Tc6eyI3XGhyphenhyphen8VogbE8uSL0SqInXgSi6OGZS7atbZx_5JwvNUF7-LMOsiaC3n_VoSPKyVNa34lnlOg3B2ZFcatsd2GySPqiO/s320/image.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635597206263670834" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdqyziAtPUvyFS0AFOe1IFVjlrxpPAHgh5j6m031J3WueEej5Y9FXQTKK8WI9GWtqyqcs8lxf6nDCIT5zwZX5Rqju1nKTxJbf0Tq_d77U-DOBITN7xuH49VqnhQUdqsUa8UZvplkvSqQk/s1600/IMG_2245.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdqyziAtPUvyFS0AFOe1IFVjlrxpPAHgh5j6m031J3WueEej5Y9FXQTKK8WI9GWtqyqcs8lxf6nDCIT5zwZX5Rqju1nKTxJbf0Tq_d77U-DOBITN7xuH49VqnhQUdqsUa8UZvplkvSqQk/s320/IMG_2245.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635591448833917154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">{As seen on a J Crew buyer Kim}</div><br />I came across these beautiful, stackable, 14k gold rings from Lulu Frost's CODE line of jewelry. They are available online and at select J Crew stores. Inspired by the hotel room numbers of the New York Plaza Hotel, many women wear these delicate little statements to show their lucky number, birthdate or anniversary.Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-92079202315906868172011-07-31T09:34:00.000-07:002011-07-31T10:11:59.550-07:00SundayWith a lingering summer cold, a final test to prepare for, an unfinished case brief calling my name and an empty suitcase waiting to be packed, I would bet this Sunday is going to be anything but restful. To turn this shabby Sunday afternoon into my own little pocket of sunshine, I have armed myself with the essentials to beat this case of the Sunday blues. <div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zhZtEPX7syZBxvh-lN78gick-QdAP9qeISJk0UkRFN2h11gSp4nwGUhKyAWwvxl_pNv8DXi8WXm0xH3_m5jBDTHuZaDubbjnPUuy0lvn3r8gc6fMlcM8mvlwcVup7udULw0rJBhjZcH6/s1600/IMG_2237.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zhZtEPX7syZBxvh-lN78gick-QdAP9qeISJk0UkRFN2h11gSp4nwGUhKyAWwvxl_pNv8DXi8WXm0xH3_m5jBDTHuZaDubbjnPUuy0lvn3r8gc6fMlcM8mvlwcVup7udULw0rJBhjZcH6/s320/IMG_2237.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635557704257057938" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">{A colorful tissue box to brighten up my bedside table...don't mind my current stack of at-the-ready sparkly jewelry)</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2rFgNHo7v4fbBaba2U56RQA0cWDHcXDhQ1WR-xP6oXwGb7H3tjeUJd4lfaU7sK7qnDOQTildbZnnTlOO5krkUP9QI0ghX7EA0KLA38SF8wHLNhPiLdv_0UvmGV0dzqPIjHug3XQ3UGYE/s1600/IMG_2242.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2rFgNHo7v4fbBaba2U56RQA0cWDHcXDhQ1WR-xP6oXwGb7H3tjeUJd4lfaU7sK7qnDOQTildbZnnTlOO5krkUP9QI0ghX7EA0KLA38SF8wHLNhPiLdv_0UvmGV0dzqPIjHug3XQ3UGYE/s320/IMG_2242.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635559751641186306" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">{My soft pink throw, perfect for cuddling up to write my brief}</div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1f8QuV6aTEpPsjzOUDkjOKeAGBRJVnU53uU7avftdozkMHM7WMhgsUMhtAeE5goacuS9l5wP92eEpFWSpfpg2EDGTZuszyQNfDTapbArQAMZiARrsYVbqOeUPDMbb5dRCBukU0hHiVEp/s1600/polyvore.com.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1f8QuV6aTEpPsjzOUDkjOKeAGBRJVnU53uU7avftdozkMHM7WMhgsUMhtAeE5goacuS9l5wP92eEpFWSpfpg2EDGTZuszyQNfDTapbArQAMZiARrsYVbqOeUPDMbb5dRCBukU0hHiVEp/s320/polyvore.com.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635558695387536146" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">{Mini birthday cake doughnuts from Starbucks...image found at polyvore.com}</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNjLYON-wTn39DCQxJWt-1k7CEnbE4L4KsZJ7z0CbJfFy_kJecy8x4_T_sgNawjmB1k7golh1sKs91CEh_NGxlAoihDtuI9KvnghF1EzVKAjgs1WQUIA8g-33xFMYcs6pP4SetErJO7AO/s1600/41IyJH3XcGL._SL500_AA280_.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNjLYON-wTn39DCQxJWt-1k7CEnbE4L4KsZJ7z0CbJfFy_kJecy8x4_T_sgNawjmB1k7golh1sKs91CEh_NGxlAoihDtuI9KvnghF1EzVKAjgs1WQUIA8g-33xFMYcs6pP4SetErJO7AO/s320/41IyJH3XcGL._SL500_AA280_.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635562629368420434" /></a><br /></span>Bebel Gilberto's So Nice (Summer Samba) <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdLuTVp7qy0&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdLuTVp7qy0&feature=related</a><br /></span></span><div>{A soft song, perfect to play while making dinner}</div>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320601560737547189.post-64320424500576306022011-07-30T20:02:00.000-07:002011-08-21T06:23:28.682-07:00A peak inside...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7C6rdH5Ia7PR65TJMih7SyyLGJ63uQ076ohTRFZ1E8g9JTgfD6bItnrHNYEdWc2CXrHYHjRzh2B9dBlGqaOkzXi_RMoJGGUQGDTQxL1aDrQ3cJysY3YpKriVnFojwFPTiICiX39cWwkD7/s1600/IMG_2213.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7C6rdH5Ia7PR65TJMih7SyyLGJ63uQ076ohTRFZ1E8g9JTgfD6bItnrHNYEdWc2CXrHYHjRzh2B9dBlGqaOkzXi_RMoJGGUQGDTQxL1aDrQ3cJysY3YpKriVnFojwFPTiICiX39cWwkD7/s320/IMG_2213.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635352573733953762" /></a>
<br />There are a million reasons why I love the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. This year I was lucky enough to indulge in a few great pieces for fall. Here is one of my latest purchases at the sale that I've had my eye on for a while. I've been in need of a proper wallet for quite some time, and the anniversary sale presented the perfect opportunity to invest. This luxe Marc Jacobs wallet screams classic to me, yet it has a few youthful touches that I adore, like the gold hardware and small script details. What I love about my particular choice is that it doubles as a clutch. The leather is so soft and flexible that I can fit my phone in it as well...perfect for the casual evening out. It's elegant yet understated- everything a wallet should be. If you too are in need of un nouveau portefeuille,hurry, the sale only lasts until Monday!
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<br />I also love that it goes nicely with my creme MJ bag....Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324273827995705807noreply@blogger.com0