tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65307369434010784562024-03-13T13:15:30.003-07:00Chic for Cheap.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-44997761276572072422011-05-23T16:33:00.001-07:002011-05-23T17:09:09.074-07:00Workin' Gal.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Now that I'm officially a college graduate (Yay!), I'm going on job interviews and it was time for me to step up my wardrobe and get some more professional pieces. And of course, I had to do so on a budget since I am still unemployed. Today I picked up ten items: five skirts, one dress, one cardigan, one blouse, one top, and one pair of flats...and I only spent $140! I bought things that would look good together so that I could interchange pieces to make as many outfits as possible, gotta stretch that dollar! Check out what I scored:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOhizd6D0k2S3omHlf3ktG5g4bsu6sXyvwAoNuTw3_2wwAzbYzbA7UTzN60Ubl2IWtDWiZzqCkGRwkNvHw6IW88HsPbbv1QQJCV2abtz_7x9XvVMbtYsiHtUhbHxm1cG5S9ACx4ELycw9/s1600/DSC00026.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOhizd6D0k2S3omHlf3ktG5g4bsu6sXyvwAoNuTw3_2wwAzbYzbA7UTzN60Ubl2IWtDWiZzqCkGRwkNvHw6IW88HsPbbv1QQJCV2abtz_7x9XvVMbtYsiHtUhbHxm1cG5S9ACx4ELycw9/s400/DSC00026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610060991739856306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Okay, this was by far the deal of the century. Each of these Old Navy skirts were .97 cents! Yes, they were .97 cents each. Talk about guilt free shopping. Not only were they practically free, but they're great basics.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgru4o-QIU5m8v-6a-1MKrJV9Pd0cm9kxi_gEk5XwObKmlkS8U3wtIH1xiiRKyp1VhoCMx8kxaxWfNhlo9y3msV9__YIRXkxysUDwwhsJFfxeWxgOUDqHt0C2W01CXazKAMgoEnerCSyH_o/s1600/DSC00027.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgru4o-QIU5m8v-6a-1MKrJV9Pd0cm9kxi_gEk5XwObKmlkS8U3wtIH1xiiRKyp1VhoCMx8kxaxWfNhlo9y3msV9__YIRXkxysUDwwhsJFfxeWxgOUDqHt0C2W01CXazKAMgoEnerCSyH_o/s400/DSC00027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610061553180046082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">This skirt was $17.80 from Forever 21. I plan on wearing this skirt with a basic tank, and then I can maximize my wardrobe by pairing it with either a blazer, cardigan, or blouse.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hiznEVXzxWMwW5z1NaM-vpOZ-Aeam27c8HP4AWCdHn5UvMOwt25q6cPrT9Xe-Ej6irU1V_GtznI0xscZy9LZDkPAQqu8-V-wE8yzoxafQR9s502c377z0BUO-dtX-LHF2k39QjXtfgXC/s1600/DSC00029.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hiznEVXzxWMwW5z1NaM-vpOZ-Aeam27c8HP4AWCdHn5UvMOwt25q6cPrT9Xe-Ej6irU1V_GtznI0xscZy9LZDkPAQqu8-V-wE8yzoxafQR9s502c377z0BUO-dtX-LHF2k39QjXtfgXC/s400/DSC00029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610063154210507362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">This is a $18.90 white linen blouse from Forever 21 and I love its simplicity; I can wear it under any of the skirts I purchased today.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMK2SkXXYumJxT67Lz4y5az3SNLM_opKzx93umzQCVe6pg6MXbO43E99CxfoNDivLS2XdJP7vLpvwL_YYCfGOTSDb8B1GgS1NyzJNwT5kHtO9nG_ANJxX4-1KpINiem3X464JdiRDlaOhe/s1600/DSC00030.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMK2SkXXYumJxT67Lz4y5az3SNLM_opKzx93umzQCVe6pg6MXbO43E99CxfoNDivLS2XdJP7vLpvwL_YYCfGOTSDb8B1GgS1NyzJNwT5kHtO9nG_ANJxX4-1KpINiem3X464JdiRDlaOhe/s400/DSC00030.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610063533710158258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Like the white blouse, this cardigan can be paired with anything...$24.80 from you guessed it...Forever 21</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-384Ht3Sl2kK3sgA2eEUg5y4kAf0wnsLkcT5JfQ8ORWx9geeG9K0yXrtQmhG0Rq6ZbhBr7m3VpF4xaIHHjq5aS1FBWS0qPPi5GYzXovDvpfWQpr2BPVImhRSrEWnwoP9LevmAvhI7bf0l/s1600/DSC00031.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-384Ht3Sl2kK3sgA2eEUg5y4kAf0wnsLkcT5JfQ8ORWx9geeG9K0yXrtQmhG0Rq6ZbhBr7m3VpF4xaIHHjq5aS1FBWS0qPPi5GYzXovDvpfWQpr2BPVImhRSrEWnwoP9LevmAvhI7bf0l/s400/DSC00031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610064023139710242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">$19.80 from Forever 21...great with dark denim jeans or under one of the neutral skirts I purchased</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzu61PUMMiytxL7SDrgx51K-XRkbPosySvBKKnvewXjhknujnfCeJVvUjQBERknZhWUFTqogDER7K96tNFwBDJ-OTTymH34ggNeAo8SKucQf6WuU8wCWsxolyXqRTuKNL-LoK0vY7noM6y/s1600/DSC00034.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzu61PUMMiytxL7SDrgx51K-XRkbPosySvBKKnvewXjhknujnfCeJVvUjQBERknZhWUFTqogDER7K96tNFwBDJ-OTTymH34ggNeAo8SKucQf6WuU8wCWsxolyXqRTuKNL-LoK0vY7noM6y/s400/DSC00034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610064508176323170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">$22.80 from Forever 21, this can be dressed up or down which is why I like it...versatile pieces are key!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ffMH_g0d98u3aSfmicyvBGtsvS3SrCDr5aPOg3Rb8XSQRIy0R5SCiL0gqeBqtGvuuFIPNZM5xX8vPMgk4o715pLB5oHiQlsadRI6EkD7HaFcS7xaNKFugwm1Zd1c-m5oDLdWQk9ijtrj/s1600/DSC00028.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ffMH_g0d98u3aSfmicyvBGtsvS3SrCDr5aPOg3Rb8XSQRIy0R5SCiL0gqeBqtGvuuFIPNZM5xX8vPMgk4o715pLB5oHiQlsadRI6EkD7HaFcS7xaNKFugwm1Zd1c-m5oDLdWQk9ijtrj/s400/DSC00028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610064923188858578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">This skirt was $9.95 from H&M and I think it will look great with the white blouse, perfect for summer!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: courier new;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifThaRpz7qj2jOnHTeO5zmE2xbrOGKfmruGAsE54xlq-8-FSK1C7QJNEXpbnbzvc0Wgwj-uiVDcYx6GtuVbr1cmKvm7iGfN2D0CjY4wkC26D1zwUr-KUFkGcQwV91B7cF2oaiGljYNWGzO/s1600/DSC00035.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifThaRpz7qj2jOnHTeO5zmE2xbrOGKfmruGAsE54xlq-8-FSK1C7QJNEXpbnbzvc0Wgwj-uiVDcYx6GtuVbr1cmKvm7iGfN2D0CjY4wkC26D1zwUr-KUFkGcQwV91B7cF2oaiGljYNWGzO/s400/DSC00035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610065447401689922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">And lastly, I got a $25 pair of metallic flats from Gap because they will go with everything.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Ten versatile pieces for $140? That's what I like to call chic for cheap folks. Stay tuned for some interview outfit pics this week...</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-56755638748196096402011-05-16T16:22:00.000-07:002011-05-16T16:28:50.035-07:00Bun Envy.<span style="font-family: courier new;">Can a bun be messy and put together at the same time? I think this photo proves yes; doesn't she look chic yet effortless? Alright, time to grow out the hair.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_HHEQZVeJ-haFxd4JBHWA0WaUFzrOOnlyX0LNzmY8oU85q-2YURknfLlk9nH262hbfYFuKRURmz2DJI89Cm9BFJM4qW_h4J-ujapadGndb1RtsMYQNV-hFnnUv8Vp8BBmnwkAOtUFQGe/s1600/23664479_Nb4s9YiK_c.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_HHEQZVeJ-haFxd4JBHWA0WaUFzrOOnlyX0LNzmY8oU85q-2YURknfLlk9nH262hbfYFuKRURmz2DJI89Cm9BFJM4qW_h4J-ujapadGndb1RtsMYQNV-hFnnUv8Vp8BBmnwkAOtUFQGe/s400/23664479_Nb4s9YiK_c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607459566537571906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://us.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Skinny-Hair-Band-With-Swallow/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1539784&cid=6992&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Gold">image via</a></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-23195429185573171562011-04-10T18:08:00.000-07:002011-04-10T18:09:29.299-07:00<span style="font-family: courier new;">Going on a little blogging hiatus while I try to enjoy my last few weeks of college and apply to big girl jobs, wish me luck!</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-57113678050322734262011-02-14T13:38:00.000-08:002011-02-14T13:51:45.657-08:00Happy Valentine's Day!<span style="font-family:courier new;">My</span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://domestikatedlife.com/2011/02/14/valentines-day-party/#respond"> sister</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> held a gals only V-day party this weekend full of cocktails, cupcakes and candy. YUM! I wore this:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKh8KH5E4o1dV_IArPnjyMdD793a78j-xykKOATyOxh7R3vwDvnyT0f3B10neeMuuzHc4M8mT1k9YPfrJOgmYrgh9__niS7lVh4c265-nT8poRExZlGDTbTVEugA0_lOd7oWiq5nfQ3Ri/s1600/-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKh8KH5E4o1dV_IArPnjyMdD793a78j-xykKOATyOxh7R3vwDvnyT0f3B10neeMuuzHc4M8mT1k9YPfrJOgmYrgh9__niS7lVh4c265-nT8poRExZlGDTbTVEugA0_lOd7oWiq5nfQ3Ri/s400/-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573664300359685858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I brought these:</span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GBG8mSWCIyIpdj9xLZfM0PMsbBqz38y8Mjhr6duW8b9gNvO37UGWsQ6wnk-dRktwdRUN_ZAlg-vchJgmlfdb57YvOdbn3SKk-_Shd75lal8gWCveGtsga3QAYItjAjPSOtRSVB6ZzqQk/s1600/adsc_0031.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GBG8mSWCIyIpdj9xLZfM0PMsbBqz38y8Mjhr6duW8b9gNvO37UGWsQ6wnk-dRktwdRUN_ZAlg-vchJgmlfdb57YvOdbn3SKk-_Shd75lal8gWCveGtsga3QAYItjAjPSOtRSVB6ZzqQk/s400/adsc_0031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573664451661041298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">And rocked my new ring:</span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9ljo3uHSn_3LQRWpbCWxqsElGzU-kgWs30trZOhblcgN4QJPu740HjrqfwEHPFVIbqn3tcHPdVdr38PCpufojjpm3Q1BMjKuRvW2lRhyphenhyphenrH4fno-BGDAXQFikZZuDhG9M9D5DkVGOj-xj/s1600/-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9ljo3uHSn_3LQRWpbCWxqsElGzU-kgWs30trZOhblcgN4QJPu740HjrqfwEHPFVIbqn3tcHPdVdr38PCpufojjpm3Q1BMjKuRvW2lRhyphenhyphenrH4fno-BGDAXQFikZZuDhG9M9D5DkVGOj-xj/s400/-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573665319067438626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Check out more pics from her party at </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://domestikatedlife.com/2011/02/14/valentines-day-party/#respond">Domestikated Life.</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> Trust me, they're adorable. </span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-57998263120279717252011-02-03T18:51:00.000-08:002011-02-03T19:03:34.260-08:00Okay, I'm ready for Spring.<span style="font-family: courier new;">Is anyone else feeling the effects of this super cold, snowy winter? We just got hit with yet another storm in New Hampshire and I'm feeling a little unmotivated, especially in the fashion department. As I sit bundled up with a blanket and a fresh pine candle lit, I'm dreaming of this</span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Short+Sleeve+/Hoot+When+Where+Tank"> tank top </a><span style="font-family: courier new;">on a breezy Spring day with a pair of skinny jeans and gladiator sandals. Oh, and maybe a margarita too. </span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo117CPrfdLQMldBv4JFKmaMLORaftKlo-szQdB0Un3Lr7UbaxpoEVe5qdOp2m2-72rJv6uqmFH8wXiBuySJk8nMW8LYWlnUX8Kj0N8Aqo_XTMLPo3Skxqm3sJZ1T2UtjOP21HV1rreL2/s1600/24995-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo117CPrfdLQMldBv4JFKmaMLORaftKlo-szQdB0Un3Lr7UbaxpoEVe5qdOp2m2-72rJv6uqmFH8wXiBuySJk8nMW8LYWlnUX8Kj0N8Aqo_XTMLPo3Skxqm3sJZ1T2UtjOP21HV1rreL2/s400/24995-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569663233102702562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >$37.99 from <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Short+Sleeve+/Hoot+When+Where+Tank">ModCloth </a></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-67329645358270816082011-01-26T15:47:00.000-08:002011-01-26T16:09:51.308-08:00Saturday night sparkle.<span style="font-family:courier new;">This past weekend instead of trekking to the bar in -2 degree weather, my roommates and I stayed in and played around with nail polish. And yes, glasses of wine were involved. We all went for a different look, but I decided to use a bright color for a much needed winter pick me up, followed by a coat of gold sparkles. It doesn't get any louder than this folks:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRm5AT1DNHE_2pkyMb3DIbRHiRaXuLMFyCsJ76l9eZYbAKW73rkQNOBG9wPrwj-Rg4gELscS1v9YgeoKrQOqzrHmx1Oqh0kA8E6U_eq25xSvF2e3edrEpE6cC3qpC_enq_qTLF7uE04Hr/s1600/MintCandyApple.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRm5AT1DNHE_2pkyMb3DIbRHiRaXuLMFyCsJ76l9eZYbAKW73rkQNOBG9wPrwj-Rg4gELscS1v9YgeoKrQOqzrHmx1Oqh0kA8E6U_eq25xSvF2e3edrEpE6cC3qpC_enq_qTLF7uE04Hr/s320/MintCandyApple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566647728307176338" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;" ><br /> <br /></span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfp4_5R2QNuolgrFs70Wht2fbGH08AJHf7wQRtuW6zQcmCYSeF1kJKiGGu2Q767lrqIGa7ckmF4WM8GVnublSXQzcVwkBIZXCZab4qY44zo0vhh3qRY73H2QvUZoowNjG5fi1KUf-zD_6d/s1600/P262104_hero.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfp4_5R2QNuolgrFs70Wht2fbGH08AJHf7wQRtuW6zQcmCYSeF1kJKiGGu2Q767lrqIGa7ckmF4WM8GVnublSXQzcVwkBIZXCZab4qY44zo0vhh3qRY73H2QvUZoowNjG5fi1KUf-zD_6d/s320/P262104_hero.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566648015062415458" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Image via </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.essie.com/products/search.php?action=search&name=mint+candy+apple%3Cbr%3E&maxhits=1">Essie</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> and </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P262104&categoryId=C107">Sephora</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">How are you doing your nails lately? Bright? Sparkly? Both? </span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-59298724469326013482010-12-12T10:41:00.000-08:002010-12-12T11:03:52.922-08:00D.I.Y. iPod Case<span style="font-family:courier new;">It's the weekend before finals and what's a fabulous way to take a break from studying and paper writing? With a little D.I.Y. project of course. My boyfriend recently got me an iPod touch and I didn't want to spend $30 on a plastic case that I would probably end up breaking, so I decided to make my own using some scraps I had in my craft box. Check it out:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I took an old pair of light denim jeans that didn't fit, traced my iPod with a pencil twice onto the denim and cut out the pieces. I made them a little larger than the iPod so I had room to sew:</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDZ85Bga36F6ruOOisXYI7u4g5OxAoZrfcqwWm2AMxJjjd2HVy5fD31vWyw0Z7Ns94mU1kEPitKFxcHHam4Ho8nV3Lhv8Vxgh7akLLPzPORxT8HmwBwu8Hqb1eI4jICbIq0bcdZfOAc3v/s1600/DSCF3115.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDZ85Bga36F6ruOOisXYI7u4g5OxAoZrfcqwWm2AMxJjjd2HVy5fD31vWyw0Z7Ns94mU1kEPitKFxcHHam4Ho8nV3Lhv8Vxgh7akLLPzPORxT8HmwBwu8Hqb1eI4jICbIq0bcdZfOAc3v/s320/DSCF3115.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549869600078622034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Then I took silver triangle studs and studded one of the pieces into a triangle shape. A little futuristic, no?</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcWLc-IYBeXY1D0CCWq7VJGgzqSEjgqjFd5FLkq_35fCAqLH8Dx8BVRfh7KAco8Jmf2hEQhFd0_e_L7TkMXhfuGlYRhoBELERC2igk7HkEX60N1R2H68jLipT8GhSpjVvOecw12-GmWzU/s1600/DSCF3117.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcWLc-IYBeXY1D0CCWq7VJGgzqSEjgqjFd5FLkq_35fCAqLH8Dx8BVRfh7KAco8Jmf2hEQhFd0_e_L7TkMXhfuGlYRhoBELERC2igk7HkEX60N1R2H68jLipT8GhSpjVvOecw12-GmWzU/s320/DSCF3117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549869922668752866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I took the two pieces, flipped them inside out and sewed them together by hand. When I was done sewing, I flipped the pieces back out and that's it! It took about a half hour to make and it was free, what's not to like? Just to be safe- I put some tape over the inside of the case to cover the stud backings so it doesn't scratch the iPod. You like?</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RQVi5J9O6cpsIDwkpbbcDQvRGQ3I2aJsZWJdvL0bsfkGpo-0NstfhnAAv4jR612N8byPOU4-sugvZoh7gjEVYZPEhwtm38dwwpCkwNMKk2to4dp1mXWgcJ8xHmbVYxKtAkv-1Lrb6F26/s1600/DSCF3125.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RQVi5J9O6cpsIDwkpbbcDQvRGQ3I2aJsZWJdvL0bsfkGpo-0NstfhnAAv4jR612N8byPOU4-sugvZoh7gjEVYZPEhwtm38dwwpCkwNMKk2to4dp1mXWgcJ8xHmbVYxKtAkv-1Lrb6F26/s320/DSCF3125.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549870845631457586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwE5jhMzUTUa4N3ddmIymRO6c6UkIHF9VRVsO9s0xlAKAIPNHC8Yk-oty8l0NbXPldL-eTSXOPXtQd2jelFQJe9WWw6axMI_vBVJGWRgcT9x3OqP0cFFCuakHpFoGvNbn2ZnWdxbSGxqcS/s1600/DSCF3126.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwE5jhMzUTUa4N3ddmIymRO6c6UkIHF9VRVsO9s0xlAKAIPNHC8Yk-oty8l0NbXPldL-eTSXOPXtQd2jelFQJe9WWw6axMI_vBVJGWRgcT9x3OqP0cFFCuakHpFoGvNbn2ZnWdxbSGxqcS/s320/DSCF3126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549871276950111202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Wouldn't these make great stocking stuffers? I also made one for my cell phone too, happy craftin'!</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-18321345075193762522010-12-07T16:08:00.000-08:002010-12-07T09:55:11.334-08:00Santa Baby.<span style="font-family:courier new;">I can't believe it's that time of year again for Christmas wish lists, but hey, I'm not complainin'. As today rang in the first snowfall of the season (hello hot chocolate), I decided to share my 2010 Christmas dream list. I'd be happy with a day full of good food and family fun, but I certainly wouldn't mind finding these underneath the tree this year:<br /></span> <a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhry_3EWOchQzM3tnUO0eA9fSMRuJcVwIq4GdjZHndz5jpfZa02r-UV7DucljYiftEFZWmjG8lfvgg9VfJJlP-u_H-EF5tW7jdj8mrPpe-do89h1kHh_wHnt2PQQ9DdfRYB8vbx1DLqkbyb/s1600/9173857_1_167x167.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhry_3EWOchQzM3tnUO0eA9fSMRuJcVwIq4GdjZHndz5jpfZa02r-UV7DucljYiftEFZWmjG8lfvgg9VfJJlP-u_H-EF5tW7jdj8mrPpe-do89h1kHh_wHnt2PQQ9DdfRYB8vbx1DLqkbyb/s400/9173857_1_167x167.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547707707848889138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">These Sperry boots are <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?stockNumber=9173857&showDefaultOption=true&skuId=***7********9173857*M060&productId=7-135510&catId=cat90048DM">online</a> for $98, but I saw them in a department store for half off. Aren't they a great Ugg alternative?<br /></span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQND6jNud-iYQ3WX2L5Gpzq2tWdm7yUsSmTH6cgw1Ce7yDxq2rbj7GFcbWW8SQeRSVaev3kr0gG3y7c40Z-bVfCBp57hkuZ3l_imxgIdlns9pYaBsoDbJ2l5hxPdOIMtdivBqeg_6w5iv/s1600/on789258-04qlv01.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQND6jNud-iYQ3WX2L5Gpzq2tWdm7yUsSmTH6cgw1Ce7yDxq2rbj7GFcbWW8SQeRSVaev3kr0gG3y7c40Z-bVfCBp57hkuZ3l_imxgIdlns9pYaBsoDbJ2l5hxPdOIMtdivBqeg_6w5iv/s400/on789258-04qlv01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547708297778599490" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:courier new;"><br />Finding a winte</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">r jacke</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">t I like is always a challenge; I feel like they're always too bulky. But <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55474&vid=1&pid=789258&scid=789258042">this $60 jacket</a> from Old Navy looks cozy and it just so happens to match those boots above.<br /></span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvHixX7BH3fRnnZ1-laKm30sAlJNvCSRSmnAYHKoLfOvbX2i9Mz_X7pxILUr00X6IfffkBZ4-TJQXaXrfwbTulV-_TPCRSsVUXkIIMfjdeEtXQijjqjP_7lbjKWG0IyngVUpg_YzAhs46/s1600/P275307_hero.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvHixX7BH3fRnnZ1-laKm30sAlJNvCSRSmnAYHKoLfOvbX2i9Mz_X7pxILUr00X6IfffkBZ4-TJQXaXrfwbTulV-_TPCRSsVUXkIIMfjdeEtXQijjqjP_7lbjKWG0IyngVUpg_YzAhs46/s400/P275307_hero.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547984239302745778" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I am a big fan of T</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">arte cheek stain; it gives your cheeks a natural, feminine looking flush. This holiday set is </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P275307&categoryId=B70">online </a><span style="font-family:courier new;">at Sephora for $25.</span> <a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnY-VuAidZkAh-ECa57Nf4B7aOxKACVdTph2IQlWpHRF562czkOKeWIBe5QIyDPGbSIfMk_4E1CtHsIDSS9f5j1Co9sgKi84-GROPFIk2ShxTbEroiAqBUuFe4DDCE3m6wTJf0V_Bz93tz/s1600/14810576_00_b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 369px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnY-VuAidZkAh-ECa57Nf4B7aOxKACVdTph2IQlWpHRF562czkOKeWIBe5QIyDPGbSIfMk_4E1CtHsIDSS9f5j1Co9sgKi84-GROPFIk2ShxTbEroiAqBUuFe4DDCE3m6wTJf0V_Bz93tz/s400/14810576_00_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547986511736627410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I actually can't be</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">lieve I don't own <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=14810576&parentid=SHOP_ALLHERGIFTS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=9&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=SHOP_ALLHERGIFTS&popId=GENERAL_CATEGORY&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">this book</a> already. I'm home for five weeks over winter break, so I better start craftin'. Find it at Urban Outfitters for $20.<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzPd5jLnnw-7DxJwUeVXaPQhsSVIT3V182CM5N_2dvbbL5Fa_Hx2cMQV_hH9Q0WgrSec_AxEEk_zBSpkvXr6uDTlZuG2F21k6SOxyU2bq4AwX0taRJcmB6YHw_bFv3XYUZnV13mj41nBS/s1600/zFA9632.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzPd5jLnnw-7DxJwUeVXaPQhsSVIT3V182CM5N_2dvbbL5Fa_Hx2cMQV_hH9Q0WgrSec_AxEEk_zBSpkvXr6uDTlZuG2F21k6SOxyU2bq4AwX0taRJcmB6YHw_bFv3XYUZnV13mj41nBS/s400/zFA9632.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547994405508981346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm a big fan of these dainty bow tie necklaces, they would be the perfect touch to almost any outfit. Find them at <a href="http://www.lulus.com/products/bowdacious-bow-tie-necklace/27587.html">Lulu's</a> for only $13.</span><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8apuQFEgMYzkT810BXiKQI_tMm7zAIvP3Zb-7wUuXUB37AQWpHDEcK_8WHtHgXrETIm9ZfXFh539Hp55GaQRgXdNEncB8qyalEIMOOfyI-n6sn09ROdXAB1ZnPwkvoGoCitXgbbuEIFkV/s1600/server.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8apuQFEgMYzkT810BXiKQI_tMm7zAIvP3Zb-7wUuXUB37AQWpHDEcK_8WHtHgXrETIm9ZfXFh539Hp55GaQRgXdNEncB8qyalEIMOOfyI-n6sn09ROdXAB1ZnPwkvoGoCitXgbbuEIFkV/s320/server.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547996108996912482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Wouldn't you love to cozy up in this sweater on Christmas morning? I found it at <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/TEESTANKS/knithoodiesandjackets/PRDOVR%7E34667/34667.jsp">Madewell</a> for $88. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">And did I mention all these items are under $100? Happy Shopping!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-85380213631554705492010-11-29T12:06:00.000-08:002010-11-29T17:27:35.690-08:00Thankful for vintage Coach.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Happy belated Thanksgiving, hope everyone had a lovely holiday. I spent a week at home with my family in New York and loved it. I took a day trip to NYC with my <a href="http://domestikatedlife.com/">sister</a>; we went to Mood fabrics (where they film Project Runway), stocked up on some crafting goods at M&J Trim, and of course, did some shopping. I scored this $10 vintage Coach bag at home; I love how lady-like it looks:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuQLHURwqQ6typcWlNFOp7jz1hv4zeNYzO7PykTrY39ahODyXNtSejuM-kh_R79niBCK38nptz-7vJO9VWpqKxeMQrCZrQ-nujE0fuHxymypEQl0og7wP7K90qw_z9Xc7at89W1GTyha_/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuQLHURwqQ6typcWlNFOp7jz1hv4zeNYzO7PykTrY39ahODyXNtSejuM-kh_R79niBCK38nptz-7vJO9VWpqKxeMQrCZrQ-nujE0fuHxymypEQl0og7wP7K90qw_z9Xc7at89W1GTyha_/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545146334681704130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0wcOEfu1uF7hBknY_jyhm3PwZHz507MF8cl0CH0rGwDSHRJPP_460nPQK8Fo1qgXyA54LWag9IQ1RUyXjCmqWgWYXDGDv_6wHOT6D0uz7nByui5k32d9WfALNxCs9KsenX4v2qPqCi4i/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0wcOEfu1uF7hBknY_jyhm3PwZHz507MF8cl0CH0rGwDSHRJPP_460nPQK8Fo1qgXyA54LWag9IQ1RUyXjCmqWgWYXDGDv_6wHOT6D0uz7nByui5k32d9WfALNxCs9KsenX4v2qPqCi4i/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545146545355040418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br />Hope everyone got some good Black Friday deals...now let the Christmas countdown begin. </span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-7016872197782741542010-11-16T08:43:00.000-08:002010-11-16T10:18:13.233-08:00Teen Vogue does decor.<span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm not afraid to admit it; I'm 21 years old and I am still an avid </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.teenvogue.com/">Teen Vogue </a><span style="font-family:courier new;">reader. So when I was browsing their blogs this morning I came across a </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?SearchString=teen+vogue&submit+search.x=0&submit+search.y=0&JSEnabled=false&mscssid=670d90a42e190424fbef6b58651853797xMnVNoVza3WxMnVNoVza3o200BDD7CC978FFBAFE057829BFE56CC059241032016&cmResetCat=true&hdnOnGo=true">JC Penney</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> and </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.teenvogue.com/style/2010/11/teen-vogue-bedding-jcpenney#slide=5">Teen Vogue</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> bedding collaboration and it's adorable. This is my favorite bedding from their line, and did I mention it's affordable too... What do you think?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCcWxjSODBVeA1lNvroU_94gKXGSpXfZX_tVli0HAjxHtMOnVe2dz_aKrbz5oL30WZZuYt7MJGdYzEE8yp0zF7kD2uukkqn1M-lWr0q2eLoI8XMgEHq93uFBdzLksz4bPYznwY62GTb5s/s1600/teen-vogue-bedding-jc-penney-inspiration-06.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCcWxjSODBVeA1lNvroU_94gKXGSpXfZX_tVli0HAjxHtMOnVe2dz_aKrbz5oL30WZZuYt7MJGdYzEE8yp0zF7kD2uukkqn1M-lWr0q2eLoI8XMgEHq93uFBdzLksz4bPYznwY62GTb5s/s400/teen-vogue-bedding-jc-penney-inspiration-06.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540190985761486882" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Image via <a href="http://www.teenvogue.com/style/2010/11/teen-vogue-bedding-jcpenney#slide=1">Teen Vogue</a></span></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-12493721207043070302010-11-10T12:11:00.001-08:002010-11-10T12:29:26.050-08:00The Real World.<span style="font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" >As scary as it is for me to say, I graduate college in May. Every time I go shopping now, I can't help but start to think about transitioning my wardrobe from casual college duds to fancier, "Please give me a job" clothes. </span><span style="font-family: courier new;">I purchased this black skirt on clearance for $10 at <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5727&vid=1&pid=772528&scid=772528022">Gap</a> and I instantly got excited about looking for a job and more importantly, the excuse to get dressed up everyday.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjT2fZ6Xk1hDTWz87e37Z_guIAajoXgCqPF4Iz32Uk8jFaGFVYbDAXLTTtul4DByNsP7DLbeKHNpLPunS24kDZCrS54cX25CwjZwm9UizUCg3_45BPoJAlss6uM52rr0QXOXodYgukg0JA/s1600/gp772528-02qlv01.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjT2fZ6Xk1hDTWz87e37Z_guIAajoXgCqPF4Iz32Uk8jFaGFVYbDAXLTTtul4DByNsP7DLbeKHNpLPunS24kDZCrS54cX25CwjZwm9UizUCg3_45BPoJAlss6uM52rr0QXOXodYgukg0JA/s400/gp772528-02qlv01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538017385371116738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">But for the time being, I think this skirt will suffice as part of my Thanksgiving day outfit.</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-7911630947386049352010-11-01T07:15:00.000-07:002010-11-01T07:30:08.427-07:00Rabbit Rabbit.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Happy November!I have a habit of getting really excited and giddy when planning outfits for events and holidays. So as today marks the first of November and with Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, yes, I am starting to think about my outfit. I spent my lazy Sunday pulling some inspiration from <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore</a> and this is the look I want to achieve but using what I already have in my closet...you like?<br /> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8S59dzjHpG0IEBnZPp64Qqb2o5Jh8FXqeu1doKM_Y3IeOm4U6344e7hoskDagBFQvb9hvj5e2F9B6keLryinwCeVFCQX-B00ynO1H5O-QPosUExmANk6W2xi9FCPZNkVUDEZIpq-MMFm/s1600/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlRpMjI4c1BsM3hHWGtwZlhMUExDU1EAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8S59dzjHpG0IEBnZPp64Qqb2o5Jh8FXqeu1doKM_Y3IeOm4U6344e7hoskDagBFQvb9hvj5e2F9B6keLryinwCeVFCQX-B00ynO1H5O-QPosUExmANk6W2xi9FCPZNkVUDEZIpq-MMFm/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlRpMjI4c1BsM3hHWGtwZlhMUExDU1EAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534587947952336002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">What will be your turkey day duds?</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-46424374686654015032010-10-25T14:05:00.000-07:002010-10-26T09:05:46.126-07:00DIY- Boho Necklace<span style="font-family:courier new;">You can never go into a craft store and just get one thing. It's inevitable that you're going to pick something up and say, "This is really cool, what can I make with this?" And sometimes that pays off- like this necklace that I made for $1.50! I found these boho beads at Michael's on clearance while shopping for my Halloween costume materials. Luckily, I had black chain at home from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/">New York Design Shop</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> and in a matter of seconds I had a chic new neckla</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">ce that cost almost nothing to make! You like?<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wILwurmDebPiI7jlEeOvBv0-6pX7hj2PyszsD4RnIfAO3h7tvJuODmq5acR7aJ4RBYBlfExx0brHK2mZangrFV2TUlsFe7076CJqKOAXj_Rlu4WPYnKhF1NSLZesLBOiUoYcUNHmnCQU/s1600/DSCF3106.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wILwurmDebPiI7jlEeOvBv0-6pX7hj2PyszsD4RnIfAO3h7tvJuODmq5acR7aJ4RBYBlfExx0brHK2mZangrFV2TUlsFe7076CJqKOAXj_Rlu4WPYnKhF1NSLZesLBOiUoYcUNHmnCQU/s400/DSCF3106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532383712365623762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvSrYDUGb_hILcQfd3zcbc25PBC3Ve6KUBE6TMwr7r4lwOrdZWq8RaBejvUUH53QZ5T_jaAFpLm7MWFw1vR_x6G97lNaw-5E-UieyFCBIRjsUGkyPYN9VcPBtbbgj1ay6fzSi-ohntclx/s1600/DSCF3110.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvSrYDUGb_hILcQfd3zcbc25PBC3Ve6KUBE6TMwr7r4lwOrdZWq8RaBejvUUH53QZ5T_jaAFpLm7MWFw1vR_x6G97lNaw-5E-UieyFCBIRjsUGkyPYN9VcPBtbbgj1ay6fzSi-ohntclx/s400/DSCF3110.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532383909655000050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Psst- Speaking of Halloween, is anyone else making their costume? I'm being Pebbles and my costume cost five bucks, can't wait to show some pictures! Happy craftin'</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-86270271858180478822010-10-11T15:53:00.000-07:002010-10-11T16:05:26.972-07:00Time to get cozy.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Today was a beautiful New England fall day; the slight breeze and crisp air made me want to grab a sweater as cozy as this one! It's the perfect comfy piece to thrown on with some leather boots and a scarf. I think I'm in love.<br /></span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD2iAZfGPjk2EDC08cEk5-tHwCfw_Q5KRYkTPARelIhq6TtSARQdVvSCCfGpO7zg_xB9W8UqOiCbeBfpKNb0uYnnhZsPBG852wxzwbYvWLL-2h0B3As7vPDVw_pYUvhEODV64M-sHDPca/s1600/20128-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD2iAZfGPjk2EDC08cEk5-tHwCfw_Q5KRYkTPARelIhq6TtSARQdVvSCCfGpO7zg_xB9W8UqOiCbeBfpKNb0uYnnhZsPBG852wxzwbYvWLL-2h0B3As7vPDVw_pYUvhEODV64M-sHDPca/s400/20128-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526926252990050850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Also, if you know me well, you already know that I take way too many naps and my bed is my favorite place in the world...so this sweater is right up my alley. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">P.S.-- It fits my college gal budget, $42.99 from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Sweaters/Long+Flight+Sweater">Mod Cloth.</a>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-79191320814219065902010-09-27T07:09:00.000-07:002010-09-27T07:31:00.692-07:00Case of the Mondays.<span style="font-family:courier new;">It's a cold, gray, rainy Monday morning; the kind of day where you just want to lie in bed, not get dressed and be totally unproductive. I'm taking on this dreary Monday in style...throw on some leggings, your favorite pair of knee length boots, and a chunky cozy sweater and you're good to go. Here was my inspiration this morning as I got ready for the day ahead:<br /><br /> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkVCmhRkeib51PW73nKVWtkR5pVkOThWrIKyijL-vSoG2yH4YSWxVL-wmeFYEtOLNDU_vIwyhIEgY9F3O_JhCQf_p15dbT1Cho1UiLYcLKmKSGeMjbvoRWShBv5I0cNq56JuxroXSG4EY/s1600/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlZsUzVQa1BLM3hHdE1MMFljMk5ILXcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkVCmhRkeib51PW73nKVWtkR5pVkOThWrIKyijL-vSoG2yH4YSWxVL-wmeFYEtOLNDU_vIwyhIEgY9F3O_JhCQf_p15dbT1Cho1UiLYcLKmKSGeMjbvoRWShBv5I0cNq56JuxroXSG4EY/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlZsUzVQa1BLM3hHdE1MMFljMk5ILXcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521599894897831714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Image via <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=555616">Polyvore </a></span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">What's your Monday look? </span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-55284333274025822132010-09-19T13:00:00.000-07:002010-09-20T07:55:08.205-07:00A little scarf goes a long way.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Whenever I go thrifting, I alway</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">s keep my eyes peeled for vintage scarves. Not only are they usually inexpensive, but I find myself using them in so many ways to pull together an outfit. Here are some of the ways to accessorize a simple scarf:</span><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Spruce up your exercise duds by grabbing a scarf from your closet and using it to tie your yoga mat up. So chic! All your workout buddies will be jealous.<br /></li><li>Wear it as a necklace- tie small knots into the scarf and clasp it in the back by either tying a knot or using a safety pin. Layering different scarves would look great too! Here's mine:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmf9Mm_fgJGOL8kKUbkwqU6SX_gi5ro2fv0BoYPPte_vikc8-sPEkhH_gjK117tIBTKackTcr2jGXryBy6jCday7xImABsxr0-QANiSYh67Fgivcc5G9pi5F_L_irhJBjUSoYb3L2Wufx6/s1600/Photo+539.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmf9Mm_fgJGOL8kKUbkwqU6SX_gi5ro2fv0BoYPPte_vikc8-sPEkhH_gjK117tIBTKackTcr2jGXryBy6jCday7xImABsxr0-QANiSYh67Fgivcc5G9pi5F_L_irhJBjUSoYb3L2Wufx6/s400/Photo+539.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518723558089878642" border="0" /></a></li><li>Use it as a belt- cinch it around a skirt or a dress at the smallest part of your waist and tie it at the side, very flattering! </li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:courier new;">Tie it around your hair as a headband. Blake </span><span style="font-family:courier new;">Lively rocked this look in Gossip Girl: </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9klnjZY4C1xc2litg3e7_GTUz61M-Fw1TMlGSyoLeHKbcEtq6_vKsy8ZvyekukXHlcqwWRlYtTrNtf0vA5tFghe43Xv8n38p8S3KGTta7HqU-if9brSPV8d_fOLuNOPahyphenhyphen1Lv4JxbV6ex/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9klnjZY4C1xc2litg3e7_GTUz61M-Fw1TMlGSyoLeHKbcEtq6_vKsy8ZvyekukXHlcqwWRlYtTrNtf0vA5tFghe43Xv8n38p8S3KGTta7HqU-if9brSPV8d_fOLuNOPahyphenhyphen1Lv4JxbV6ex/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518724937082818050" border="0" /></a></li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Whenever I need a little pop to my outfit, I grab a scarf and tie it to my handbag. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpIPTee5RzE3TAIwAGf9kQk1cm2sW09zidD8fN1UPbF4ZOD0kNWUq1Uj2RtdEawrat8rgsXE6niZ2-Qm3hLOeYKMXCQq4E2BVqXbEWyJWOAYtIEWmJav7cKfcwAyKSw2ThaDbemovmkOqc/s1600/Photo+534.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpIPTee5RzE3TAIwAGf9kQk1cm2sW09zidD8fN1UPbF4ZOD0kNWUq1Uj2RtdEawrat8rgsXE6niZ2-Qm3hLOeYKMXCQq4E2BVqXbEWyJWOAYtIEWmJav7cKfcwAyKSw2ThaDbemovmkOqc/s400/Photo+534.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518726699338006690" border="0" /></a></li><li>And last but not least, use them for wall decorations. Get them in funky colors and arrange them in a pattern for your wall, great for a dorm room!</li></ul><span style="font-family: courier new;">PS- This morning on the Nate Berkus Show, he pressed and framed silk scarves for wall decorations. I like your style, Nate! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Image via </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.scarveswraps.com/2010/07/4-more-ways-to-wear-the-scarf-as-a-hairhead-accessory/">Scarves Wraps</a></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-57189133967026825512010-08-29T18:29:00.000-07:002010-08-29T19:45:19.447-07:00Back to School Cool.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Tomorrow is my last first day of school. And despite usually having my outfit picked out at least three weeks in advance (don't lie you did it too), this year's a little different. I just moved into my first place and between the moving and the unpacking I haven't had time to think about it (aka obsess over it). So it's into the closet I go! I want to look cute but not like I'm trying too hard. Here's the look I'm trying to achieve:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0W2afxMoTv10aMR-fJsRpcC7SHLFvtSROnKhyphenhyphenIUPiQovwLciLZrgeEOGwJkO_0upxDEKoxTpvoed73uSEuMkhXoe1fPqH-Epd3RaEnwCJvcrk9zxfS_xBRb8gUlYAhgJsohyGv2SdQZp/s1600/398c4f55ac00fead_Rachel-Bilson.preview.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0W2afxMoTv10aMR-fJsRpcC7SHLFvtSROnKhyphenhyphenIUPiQovwLciLZrgeEOGwJkO_0upxDEKoxTpvoed73uSEuMkhXoe1fPqH-Epd3RaEnwCJvcrk9zxfS_xBRb8gUlYAhgJsohyGv2SdQZp/s400/398c4f55ac00fead_Rachel-Bilson.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511015665819519778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Image via </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.fabsugar.com/Rachel-Bilson-Out-About-LA-LnA-T-Shirt-Temperley-Bag-2771145">Fab Sugar</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I love this casual look; the blazer makes it a little more polished but it's still relaxed. Wish me luck! What's your back to school look? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">PS- Check out my back to school guest post on </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://domestikatedlife.com/2010/08/26/back-to-school-with-chic-for-cheap/">Domestikated Life!</a>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-63254715124416049572010-08-25T07:36:00.001-07:002010-08-25T07:39:29.333-07:00Dear Fashion Gods,<span style="font-family: courier new;">Will a cute little trendy stork deliver this outfit to me for my first day back to school? K, Thanks!</span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxnZQbH6kIx8qi8XI9Q5hpCHk2piowl0MOKwGpQtTDLN_-vKxcmyANstCVe3sE0vuyYwTkMp8zaKAP0uSQHwbQD0biZJJoMSi4YRXjCpIZgjjenNURlaXORUbL1lcnOnbV9UL_1TLuAlN/s1600/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkNnam56bFd3M3hHXzd2WWJlVXEzemcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxnZQbH6kIx8qi8XI9Q5hpCHk2piowl0MOKwGpQtTDLN_-vKxcmyANstCVe3sE0vuyYwTkMp8zaKAP0uSQHwbQD0biZJJoMSi4YRXjCpIZgjjenNURlaXORUbL1lcnOnbV9UL_1TLuAlN/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkNnam56bFd3M3hHXzd2WWJlVXEzemcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509356538809931154" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">No but seriously, am I the only one whose so excited for blazers and knee boots? Yipeee! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Image via <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore</a></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-13217660477955036732010-08-19T18:14:00.000-07:002010-08-19T19:04:37.639-07:00What a day.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Today turned out to be quite an excellent Thursday. I've been scouring the shelves all week for the September issue of </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.vogue.com/">Vogue</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> and had no luck until this morning; I hopped off the train, ran to the first newsstand I could find and there it was, in all its two and a half pound glory. I was perhaps a little too giddy about it, until of course I realized I already had two other September magazines (Marie Claire and Lucky) in my purse and that my bag just gained about ten pounds and<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>I would have to lug them around all day. But believe me, it was worth it.</span><a style="font-family: courier new;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2KGiOuQKI68GCRyTT9ZGk9bWNrQwO6HN-Z4KcVAR8kBRGe74e1TO0xsRlw5vAWS4i8BiUQJeZcE38qMTABa3Ko1SdcbnesArO5nB8iaC_pXNLjxg6Q_TwtAQEN1XBL-6m0yvOsLMaSKZ/s1600/halle-berry1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2KGiOuQKI68GCRyTT9ZGk9bWNrQwO6HN-Z4KcVAR8kBRGe74e1TO0xsRlw5vAWS4i8BiUQJeZcE38qMTABa3Ko1SdcbnesArO5nB8iaC_pXNLjxg6Q_TwtAQEN1XBL-6m0yvOsLMaSKZ/s400/halle-berry1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507296020996973314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Image via </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.vogue.com/">Vogue</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Oh, and did I mention it's their biggest issue to date? 726 pages. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">It also happened to be my last day interning at <a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/">New York Design Shop</a> and my boss surprised me with the best field trip ever....the Barney's Warehouse sale!! It was as I expected it to be, overwhelming, kind of stressful and still a little too expensive for this gal's budget. But it was a fun experience non the less. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">P.S.- Thank you to <a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/">NYDS</a> for letting me help out this summer! I learned so much about DIY and I can't wait to get craftin' in my new apartment. Don't forget to check out their <a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/">site</a> for tutorials on </span><span style="font-family:courier new;">the Fall trends coming up, contests and giveaways! </span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-85931415757755938052010-08-18T07:08:00.000-07:002010-08-18T07:19:23.286-07:00You go gurlfran!<span style="font-family:courier new;">Looks like Hollywood starlet Drew Barrymore is hopping on the chic for cheap bandwagon! She recently graced the red carpet for her <a href="http://nylonmag.com/">Nylon Magazine</a> cover in a 25$ thrift store dress. And she looks fab:<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnFEF1HykTYfbE2Lr-ooNGf9UJrGf-XBufLHinhmtTixIJk0AaV1ks-Kc9_tqfP4gj0sOIlHNP2SZK_LEqmHUV4DCrNlC8DtRsc8efLtFEfv4VlkOa_3WC5rmAcG2gUfLCTUXQCgfHYax/s1600/drew-barrymore.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnFEF1HykTYfbE2Lr-ooNGf9UJrGf-XBufLHinhmtTixIJk0AaV1ks-Kc9_tqfP4gj0sOIlHNP2SZK_LEqmHUV4DCrNlC8DtRsc8efLtFEfv4VlkOa_3WC5rmAcG2gUfLCTUXQCgfHYax/s400/drew-barrymore.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506752502891941794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Do you like Drew's inexpensive, yet red carpet ready look? </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://style.mtv.com/2010/08/11/drew-barrymore-nylon-party-more-fashion-news/">Image via MTV Style</a>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-27354552728922960162010-08-12T09:11:00.000-07:002010-08-12T14:05:55.174-07:00D.I.Y. Home Decor<span><span style="font-family:courier new;">Flipping through my mom's Country Living magazine last night, I came across an adorable Sweet 'n Low ad. I had to cut it out and use it for my first apartment, which I will be moving into very soon! I cut the owl out, covered up the Sweet 'n Low logo with a denim heart, added a little touch of sparkle with yellow rhinestones, put it in a black frame and voila!<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUfAdDpHXAeAoY4phgtJOL1Tf9_8UgtmRkRBpxgV7IkzF8DcoF7m1DK4y3bcbJX5qg6aqnDC7sXc3TaHfxrnfd3fPWqDUvIzD-UcKfOT7v5AK2WJd3GGfngExjChqQb41pCIxzx-Z2iOe/s1600/Photo+536.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWUfAdDpHXAeAoY4phgtJOL1Tf9_8UgtmRkRBpxgV7IkzF8DcoF7m1DK4y3bcbJX5qg6aqnDC7sXc3TaHfxrnfd3fPWqDUvIzD-UcKfOT7v5AK2WJd3GGfngExjChqQb41pCIxzx-Z2iOe/s400/Photo+536.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498993239315867330" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">(Apologies for the crappy photo- camera's broken)</span><br /><span><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br />I plan on hanging it up with a few square mirrors in my new living room. And the best part? It was free!<br /></span></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-13374504400020109672010-08-06T18:14:00.000-07:002010-08-09T14:43:37.229-07:00Excuse me while I drool with envy.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Words cannot describe how badly I want these <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/wedges/PRDOVR%7E28671/28671.jsp">J.Crew</a> shoes for fall. Tuck a pair of skinny jeans into them with a boyfriend blazer? Ugh! Too bad they're $198. If anyone spots a similar, much less expensive pair let me know. And yes, it's only the first week of August and I'm craving Fall!<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAi7cTyGMmTTXxv4VIewpm2fAZoMcliIqWA2xod0tTie-il_HEZECgRuyqGmIJyKDlMc9uyG4y4t2dbFNo6eOj_H1XTdlfUlziBSbHdcok6nBpVuniyCZh8LWSdQPvIsbXIAPFOBaZWDf/s1600/erez.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAi7cTyGMmTTXxv4VIewpm2fAZoMcliIqWA2xod0tTie-il_HEZECgRuyqGmIJyKDlMc9uyG4y4t2dbFNo6eOj_H1XTdlfUlziBSbHdcok6nBpVuniyCZh8LWSdQPvIsbXIAPFOBaZWDf/s320/erez.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503527125965901842" border="0" /> </a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Image via <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/wedges/PRDOVR%7E28671/28671.jsp">J. Crew</a></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-86893649302297516512010-07-30T07:54:00.000-07:002010-07-30T08:29:59.824-07:00To cut or not to cut...<div align="center"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:courier new;" >That is the question I just cannot seem to answer.I got the modern cut I asked for, as shown in my <a href="http://chicforcheap-mara.blogspot.com/2010/06/chic-for-cheap-gets-cut.html">post</a> a few weeks ago, but I just can't get Ginnifer Goodwin's hair out of my head! Her super short pixie is adorable and effortless. A little product and you're good to go for the day. Come on, how cute is that cut?<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH01jjL4eWDUefkRZUTD49nOQV3wocfN8NmcexTU-25TRBmegRjadM_C7phsCk6jzavc2cjjNXOz5Do6nu6LdfskAykZdmMeYLc9UOLHNSc61lgWj9oIXeL3C81ZHfHOG7Jb7iBTWuz9zc/s1600/092009-ginnifer-goodwin-jt-300.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498995590381442642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH01jjL4eWDUefkRZUTD49nOQV3wocfN8NmcexTU-25TRBmegRjadM_C7phsCk6jzavc2cjjNXOz5Do6nu6LdfskAykZdmMeYLc9UOLHNSc61lgWj9oIXeL3C81ZHfHOG7Jb7iBTWuz9zc/s200/092009-ginnifer-goodwin-jt-300.jpg" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsENxxF03Rbk2wbP5rOY3NNQHaxwKU6mU1BoMIhXM9JAWsPfp8Bt28So9ZoSfv3HOR9CBEeGpWDdMiPZarZF_d-8-QAbUlVxBoybjTPFxADFeiZMYkMWTDJEc52ZfFUbv7iSm-O-pcr0SU/s1600/ginnifer-goodwin-peoples-choice-awards-2010.png"><img style="WIDTH: 138px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498995690494321202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsENxxF03Rbk2wbP5rOY3NNQHaxwKU6mU1BoMIhXM9JAWsPfp8Bt28So9ZoSfv3HOR9CBEeGpWDdMiPZarZF_d-8-QAbUlVxBoybjTPFxADFeiZMYkMWTDJEc52ZfFUbv7iSm-O-pcr0SU/s200/ginnifer-goodwin-peoples-choice-awards-2010.png" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5NuWLqyK41zXxxQxTCdHp2H-bpI5LPKURYf69u0-nlOkePLgUPZZJLWJRXiIzvXTN78fDoMmHHGDfC5qJzUq-7gS_rN0lD9LYWWeI3-gYhFzLAifGIimFhu0ae_gpr4ZBMDYBW9CYV1Y/s1600/Ginnifer-Goodwin.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 132px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498996047188999826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5NuWLqyK41zXxxQxTCdHp2H-bpI5LPKURYf69u0-nlOkePLgUPZZJLWJRXiIzvXTN78fDoMmHHGDfC5qJzUq-7gS_rN0lD9LYWWeI3-gYhFzLAifGIimFhu0ae_gpr4ZBMDYBW9CYV1Y/s200/Ginnifer-Goodwin.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Help!!</span></div>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-47644243252175270992010-07-29T06:52:00.000-07:002010-07-29T07:07:52.298-07:00Decisions Decisions.<span style="font-family:courier new;">Tonight's a big night. Jersey Shore season premiere. Project Runway season premiere. Bethanny Getting Married. Who planned this??? Okay, here's my logic--Jersery Shore will play on Mtv everyday over and over again for the next three months until you want to rip your hair out. I already know what happens on Bethanny Getting Married; she has a baby and lives happily ever after.</span><span style="font-family:courier new;"> Does that mean Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum just rose to the top of my list? I think so. And it better deliver! They made the show an hour and a half long this season so I'm hoping that means more camera time for that gem Tim Gunn...make it work!</span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530736943401078456.post-55106307200764381912010-07-28T06:51:00.000-07:002010-07-29T07:10:10.838-07:00D.I.Y. Blogger Challenge!<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:courier new;" ><a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/">New York Design Shop</a> has created the ultimate D.I.Y. challenge for ten lucky bloggers across the U.S.- and guess whose in on the fun? My <a href="http://domestikatedlife.com/">sistaaa!</a> The bloggers all received the same box full to the brim with bohemian styled trimmings and appliques and went wild! All of the projects are up on the site so <a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/blogs/articles/create-couture-diy-blogger-challenge-official-page">go vote</a> (preferably)for my talented sister who made four easy and adorable projects! Here's a peek:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7qm24iMkPx34YtVi3mYc6kPBZulSlTxecU_97GnGRDvY-nOWIAFsLM6eF40LtnENdPw-W2_UX2Y-O7g2CtggmfC2UmeBqtKiUVf6KBZdu7Wv3YZvt7i6LhsWGcXKL4K6IlXkJa-HZGcd/s1600/domestikatedlife_final.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 279px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498956627910745330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7qm24iMkPx34YtVi3mYc6kPBZulSlTxecU_97GnGRDvY-nOWIAFsLM6eF40LtnENdPw-W2_UX2Y-O7g2CtggmfC2UmeBqtKiUVf6KBZdu7Wv3YZvt7i6LhsWGcXKL4K6IlXkJa-HZGcd/s400/domestikatedlife_final.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-family:courier new;" ><br /><br />The blogger with the most votes will receive D.I.Y. materials from<a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/"> NYDS</a> and best of all--a spread in Style Sample magazine! Voters will also be entered to win one of the creations so <a href="http://newyorkdesignshop.com/blogs/articles/create-couture-diy-blogger-challenge-official-page">go vote here!</a></span>Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396832078023528278noreply@blogger.com0