how cute?

Very cute... right?

(navy or tan... and the price is totally right!)

this weekend...

This week took it all out of me folks, all of it.  But I need to seriously stock up on the r & r this weekend because next week is a busy and very exciting one.  More news on that later... for now: pjs, cupcakes and an extra dose of positive self talk might be just what this blogger needs this weekend.

On a side note: I decided last night (gasp!) to have a few people over for the Superbowl because our kitchen is pretty much done!  So I will be party planning and prepping starting now. Do you have any football-ish plans this weekend?  Any good "football" recipes!?!? Do tell!

"you look wonderful"

cupcakes

pjs

p.s. thank you all for your encouragement on yesterday's post. I think I would tell more people if I didn't get crazy questions in response.  Maybe that makes me more antisocial than shy. :)

p.p.s. you all LOVE some pink jeans, whoa nelly - another dose of gratitude goes out to all you ladies that  left such sweet comments there as well.

the IT list... February 3, 2012!

Happy Friday... take some time to check out these great links!

• a fashion fixation is giving away a gorgeous turquoise beaded necklace - stop by her blog to enter to win it! (find a fashion fixation on twitter!)
• here & now is channeling Marilyn with gorgeous stills from the new movie and tips on how you can get the look yourself! I absolutely love this simple and classy style! (find here & now on twitter!)
• live a lot has been enjoying a new layering style... check out what it is and see how she wears it! 
• suze wears clothes is crushing on all things leopard print these days.  See how she styles leopard print in three fun outfits! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
• stay in the lines is obsessing over pointed-toe shoes - such a fun and feminine look!  See her picks - I'm loving this pink pair! (find stay in the lines on twitter!)
• behind the dressing room door is sporting a sweet and casual polka dot top - I love this look on her. So perfect for pre-spring! (find behind the dressing room door on twitter!)
• the tiemann girls have the ultimate answer to your Monday blues - keep this in mind over the weekend! (find the tiemann girls on twitter!)
• gs lillian is stealing outfits.  Watch your back girls!  Just teasing... she's only stealing outfit ideas - see what her source is! Crime never looked so good. (find gs lillian on twitter!)
• the capital barbie rounds up the best of the most basic - but necessary - wardrobe staple there is.  The button-up top - check out her picks! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• sweetie pie style features a fun new collaboration between Target and a famous designer for kids crafts supplies. This is SO cool!  (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• 100 inspirations recreates this chic Freida Pinto look for less.  I am obsessed with colored denim lately - love this look! 
• good clean fun has a simple (and tasty!) homemade balsamic vinaigrette recipe for us.  If you have never made your own salad dressing, you are missing out - it's so easy and delicious. (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• rachael really is seriously rocking color this late winter and no one does it as well as she does!  Love this look! (find rachael really on twitter!)
• what the frock recreates this adorable Taylor Swift winter look.  See how she does it! I absolutely love this oversized coat. (find what the frock on twitter!)

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

my outfit: pop of neon!

fall in love... (they're here!)

For all you TOMS lovers out there (hand raised!) the time has come!  We have been seeing these sneak peeks of the TOMS Ballet Flats for months now and they are currently for sale!  I love that TOMS chose some materials they haven't yet used (suede, leather, linen) to produce a quintessential TOMS 'look' in a whole new profile.

These little babies are gorgeous!  And don't forget, for every pair of TOMS you buy - they give a pair to a child in need!  That's the best kind of giving...

(two-tone b/w, blue, leopard, black)

Do you have a favorite? I'm seriously in love with the two-tone black and white pair and the blue suede!

my outfit: pink pants!

work it wednesday (pattern play)!

Are Wednesday's coming quicker and quicker these days or what!?!? I feel like the weeks are just speeding by, where did January even go?

Today I chose to have some fun with patterns.  In general, I don't 'dislike' patterns, but when it comes to choosing clothing for myself I generally don't naturally gravitate towards patterns.  Although, let's just say that stripes and leopard don't count.  Those are like mandatory, pattern or no pattern.

So here are some fun patterns in really fun outfits that I would definitely rock.  So tell me, are you big into patterns?

(above: bracelet, pink jeans, polka dot top, blazer, shoes, lip gloss)

(above: jeans, top, earrings, purse, flats, nail polish)

(above: earrings, jeans, top, clutch, jacket, wedges)

Now it's your turn! Link up with your Work it Wednesday looks below!

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(please follow the rules, it's only polite)

(seriously, this week I am deleting you if you don't play by the rules!)

January 2012!

your dressing room! {the home-body}

I present: the Home-body.  

Getting cozy is her game plan and in her mind there is truly no place like home.

She prefers a night (or in truth, a weekend) in over painting the town red.

She surrounds herself with the comforts she values most.

She creates her surroundings with relaxation and indulgence in mind.

She needs time to herself to be herself.

She quiets her heart and head on a regular basis.

By day she dresses one {very stylish!} step above pajamas!
(leggings, sweater, scarf, sunnies, lip gloss, boots)

When her love asks her what's on the docket for the weekend... she demurely replies:
Let's Stay Home.

The perfect day includes her Kindle, a cozy blanket, a{nother} pot of coffee and a cozy fire.

Her signature scent doesn't refer to her perfume, rather... her home scent. (candle)

By late afternoon she can't wait to hop into her pjs! (shorts, tank, robe, socks, slippers)

my outfit: all black!

craving spring!

If you are craving spring right now like I am... fear not, here are some outfits that shout spring, but that are still warm enough for the current temperatures.

(above: scarf, pink pants, striped top, boots, lipstick, watch, clutch)

(above: jeans, yellow sweater, tote, earrings, bracelet, nail polish, wedges)

Don't be afraid to put some color in your wardrobe this time of year! 

It's not too early to celebrate spring's upcoming arrival!

sunday splurge!

I'm quickly becoming smitten with the idea of one really bold pop of neon for spring. And with that obsession has come a natural crush on this neon yellow purse by Marc Jacobs... swoon!  While it's not exactly inexpensive, it is much less than the Proenza Schouler version.  Somehow that makes it more justifiable (for like a minute).  No?

Either way... pair a neon yellow handbag with your favorite pair of jeans, flats and a simple white button up or tee and you would be walking out of the house with oodles of style.

(marc jacobs)