Friday, March 4, 2011

{Weekend Plans}

TGIF Peeps!!!
Weekend Plans 3.4.11
Link Lovin
Check out some of the links I've discovered throughout the week that I thought you may enjoy:
~ When I grow up I will have a kitchen like this...
~ Removable "renter's" wallpaper - brilliant!!! I want some...
~ Breakfast pizza - yummmmm.....
~ I love handwritten notes. I prefer snail mail than email, and want to add these to my card/paper collection...
~ Danni over at Oh Hello Friend wedding pics - such a sweet and vintage wedding...
~ I love this print - simple, abstract, and totally me...
~ A friend said this to me yesterday and it's something about the simplicity of the message that really resonated with me...
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Before I go:
Happy Birthday Laura
Enjoy your weekend Peeps!
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Thursday, March 3, 2011

{Perfume Obsession...}

There are a few things that I never leave the house without: 1) earrings, 2) chapstick, 3) iPhone, and 4) a squirt or two of perfume. I truly am obsessed with perfume and would have to say that my signature scent is probably.....Versace Bright Crystal, with Clinique Happy and Victoria Secret's Love Spell as close seconds. However, lately I'm loving the CLEAN line {available at Sephora} and every day I switch between Simply Soap and Fresh Laundry. Do you have a signature scent? What's your fave? Here's a quick snapshot of my collection....
Perfume Obsessed 1
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

{Sweet Paul Spring Issue Is Here}

The spring issue of Sweet Paul is now available for viewing and it's times like these, flipping page after page, that I wish I had kids. This issue is really chugged full of AHHHH-mazing kid-friendly recipes and project ideas. My ultimate fave spread in the issue is called In The Box - basically it shows you how to make the coolest play spaces all by using a plain old brown box. When I saw all the creative possibilities I definitely had a "why didn't I think of that" moment. Here's the spread - but you just gotta take a look at the entire issue, here, to see all the goodies and inspiration. Enjoy!
In The Box 1
In The Box 2
In The Box 3
Click here to get the instructions for how to make these brilliant boxed play spaces. For those of you that have kids, is this something that you could see yourself making with your kids? I'm so jealous.......kind of {lol}!
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

{March Gotta-Haves}

I'm starting a new column at the beginning of each month where I share with you several of my favorite things and obsessions. Most of the items will be those that I have already purchased and am simply writing a review on, while others will be those that are on my wish list. So without further ado, here are my March picks:
Jessica Picks - MARCH
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1. Flare jeans -can I just say that love that the 70s are back - especially that flare jeans are here this season? I recently purchased these Gap jeans and they are now my new fave. There are all sorts of brands out there that you can purchase - but I've gotta say that for the price, these are AH-mazing!

2. City flats - let me tell you, these things are way comfortable {almost like wearing slippers} and are super cheap. I have a fuchsia pair that I bought for $12 and a navy pair that I bought for $9. In the stores only they are all 40% off {online they are still $25+} - trust me, you will love them.

3. Leopard skinny belt - so I've been a little obsessed with finding a skinny leopard print belt...that fits. I'm still on the hunt, and am really liking this one from ASOS. 

4. Feminine blouses - another obsession. I told you about my find {thanks Tracy} at Target, and this one over at Misssel Fridge is only $30. Much better than the ones I've seen at Nordstrom for $250! I will buy {and have purchased} $200+ shoes, but a blouse....nahhh...

5. Tasty sandwiches - bacon, avocado, brie cheese...can you really go wrong with that? It reminds me of my favorite sandwich at NOFO - mmmmm brilliant.
6. Bangle bracelets - I talked about these on my Link Lovin post on Friday. In my eyes Kate Spade can do no wrong, and I just adore these {as I call them} Beastie-Boy-Chic No Sleep Til Brooklyn bangles. Really, any bangles {and lots of them} are right up my alley. 

7. Rosemary mint soap - all I have to say is go buy it. It's truly my favorite - very light and fresh and makes your skin feel really good and moisturized. 

8. Patterned tops - this is something that I majorly struggle with. I want this shirt more than you know, but the cost is prohibiting me from getting it. Now the hard part - finding the look for less.

9. Woodwinked eyeshadow - this is my go-to eyeshadow. This with a little Rice Paper, and a little mascara is all I need...literally takes 30 seconds.

10. Flat platform shoes - don't turn your nose up just yet, I'm intrigued and have purchased a pair online. I have a feeling they are going to be genius...pics to come.

11. Vintage jewelry - my name is Jessica and I'm a jewelry hoarder. I have purchased and made tons of costume jewelry and I love it all. But I'm now saving up for a statement designer vintage piece that I can pass on to my future daughter. I fell in love with a Chanel necklace that was sold and I haven't gotten over it yet. Next time I find such an amazing piece I'm going for it and taking the plunge!

So what do you think? Anything spark your interest? What things are you obsessing over lately?
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Monday, February 28, 2011

{And The Winner Is...}

Oscar Recap
Yay!!!!! Natalie and Colin won - wooohooo - so well deserved!!! So did you guys watch the Oscar's last night? I really enjoyed the opening skit, the scene with Kirk Douglas, and the Lena Horne tribute, but I have to be honest that the show was a little dry this year. As you know I watched all of the nominated movies before the awards and it really made watching them more enjoyable {if I hadn't, I probably would have went to sleep}. If you followed me on Twitter last night you know that I tweeted mostly about the fashion, so without further ado here are my two-cents on who I thought were the best dressed...
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Gweneth by far was my absolute favorite, with Camilla right behind - STUNNING! Next year for sure I'm having a party!!!
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