Niceties

Just some things to brighten an otherwise dreary Tuesday.

Gorgeous home.  I love the mis-matched chairs to go along with the wood and tile floor.

Simple sweater, tee, and jean combos.  This could be my uniform if I let it happen.

 More denim!  Love love.

Simple must try recipe for cold days.

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Inspiration on Monday

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Mondays are tough.  I just end up wishing the weekend was one day longer.  Yes, that would be ideal, 4 days on 3 days off.  It helps to force myself to get back into the grind, and wander around the interwebs hoping to find something to propel me through.  A quick Dali quote and a couple of images of the great Kate Moss seemed to do the trick.  Here's to next weekend.

Weekend Musing

via Garance Dore

This makes me wish I were in Miami instead of in cold NYC.

However,  I will make the best of today.  Another event has occurred in my life, well in my family's life to remind me once again how important each moment is.  You don't have many, and to waste any of them is such a shame.  Life is so precious.  The times with the people that you love are precious.  So instead of wishing for the beach I will bask in the sunshine on this brisk day, laugh to myself at Mike's rambling frustration with eBay, order the shirt and blazer from J. Crew that I want even though my J. Crew card is almost maxed out, and love that I am alive and well.  Thank you Mary for the love that you bestowed upon my mom, and the spirit you have given to our family.   I feel like I knew you even though we had never met...and thank you for reminding me again to live life as I see fit, every moment and everyday.  I know you will continue to grace my mom with your positive presence and protect her in mind and body.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

Unfortunately I have been in bed fighting of the flu, which has left me some time to find a couple of images and ideas to make me feel a bit better.  I am hoping to be back on my feet tomorrow.  Until then  I will be dreaming of these favorites:

Wasabi Bloody Mary?  I must try!

I love snow when it looks like this.

How Smart!

Such chic packaging!

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Monday Musing

Oh back to work for the first full week after the holiday break.  Sigh... It's always hard for me to transition from the excitement and bright lights of Christmas, to the dismal cold January weather in NYC.  So far (if you count one week as being far) so good though.  I have managed to remain positive, even when it pertained to getting out of bed this morning and starting the work day.

Since Mondays are hard, I decided to try and gather inspiration to keep my mind focused on the lovely things that i would like to incorporate in my life.  Here goes:

Note to Self, one of my favorite blogs opened a print shop today.  This would look amazing in a bathroom or dressing room.

 http://society6.com/NotetoSelf/bobbies_Print

One of the most beautiful Anna Wintour pics ever.  Tres Chic!

 http://tig-fashion.blogspot.com/2013/01/anna.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aGlamorousLittleSideProject+%28%7Ba+glamorous+little+side+project%7D%29

Simple twinkle lights in Paris.

 http://parisinfourmonths.com/2013/01/07/christmas-lights/

A gorgeous necklace that I need straight away.

 http://ermie.bigcartel.com/product/dbcb-debra-baxter-bronze-crystal-necklace

Honest words of wisdom from one of fashion's smartest guys.

 http://fashionista.com/2013/01/j-crew-mickey-drexler-wwdceo-summit/

A yummy soba recipe to warm the soul.

 http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/garlic-soba-noodles-recipe.html

Oh, so true!

http://www.hiphipgingin.com/2013/01/07/words-to-live-by-32/

The Good Thing About Friday...

via coco and kelley

Is that I can come home and relax instead of frantically making dinner, lunch for the following day, read mail, clean, etc... in hopes of getting to relax for a half hour before bed.  Instead I can leisurely read and have a cocktail, pick up on things throughout the inter webs that I otherwise may have missed, and enjoy the moment in a way that is not possible when work looms ahead the following day.  

This weekend will be laid back with hopes of soaking up the last summer weather in the city, since we will head upstate next weekend, and finally getting the jeans I have been coveting for the past two months!  I'm really excited about that.  I think Fall calls for a new pair of jeans and boots.  It's of utmost importance in my mind.  Happy weekend!

Happy 100 Julia!

Today Julia Child would be 100.  I hold a special place in my heart for her witty banter and awkward stance.  To me she represents a woman who charmed without being beautiful, who was quick witted without being obnoxious, and was graceful without being pretentious.  I have read almost all of her books and biographies and each time I am struck by how smart she was, and how involved she was in politics while still maintaining her cooking research and her loving marriage.  She was the best of both a career woman and a housewife, and I look up to her for that.

Happy Birthday Julia, you are a huge inspiration to me.

Happiness

via A Bloomsbury Life

Early this morning I was aimlessly wandering the inter webs unable to sleep, and I can across this: http://abloomsburylife.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-be-happier.html  Which is probably one of the greatest pieces I have ever read about achieving happiness in life.  Click and read...you won't regret it.

Sea of Stripes

via Habitually Chic

Today On Habitually Chic there was the most amazing collection of people wearing stripes!  I just had to take a few of my faves and re-post them.  I think we are going on the third summer of my stripe obsession, and it just seems to keep getting worse.  I CANNOT get enough!  In my opinion, stripes and green drinks rule...

Colbert and Wintour...Must Watch!

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Met Gala

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The best looks from the Met Gala by far.  The rest were gross!  It really just proves that money can't buy style.  These ladies know what their doing.  Even the slightly "out there" Alexander McQueen that Florence Welch donned is impeccable.  

In looking at these I realize that I may have a slight fixation with chartreuse as of late.  I'm not sure my pale skin will allow me to pull it off.  I'll get back to you on that.

I would like...

these gloves now.  I don't care that it is in the sixties in NYC right now, and soon to be too hot to wear anything but a bra and underwear.  Now if I only knew where they were from.

My Blogging Skills...

Yup that's it...less than perfect, but still okay.  Hopefully sometime soon I can get around to outfit, food, and general life pics, but for now this quote is pretty inspirational.

Weekend Wonders (Oscars Edition)

via Daily Beast

Truth be told I didn't even watch the Oscars as I don't have cable, but that didn't stop me from frantically looking for images from the red carpet.  Needless to say I was severely underwhelmed by the outfit selections this time around.  I mean really bad!  Above are the two ladies that made my heart skip a bit, such gorgeous selections I must say.  Michelle Williams brings a whole new meaning to my beloved peplum in Louis Vuitton; Gwyneth Paltrow kills it in a simplistic beautiful Tom Ford.  Both dresses totally fit their individual style, which may be why they work so well.

In other news, there is no other news from my weekend.  It was pretty low key as usual.  We went consignment shopping again...big mistake.  Oh and we got frozen yogurt from 16 Handles.  That was amazing!  It's self serve yogurt (16 flavors to choose from) and every topping you could ever want. You pay by the pound when your done.  My new constant craving?!  I think so.

Put It Together

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via 770 Behind the Line

A little winter inspiration...even though we are nearing the end of February it is still chilly;  I like to look for fun ways to layer while it is cold because soon enough I won't be able to stand anything more than a lightweight tee.  Joanna is so great at layering.  I absolutely love her style!  If you want to see more of her amazing layering skills check this out.  The six looks from J. Crew are obviously pre-holiday, but look number 3 struck me as something I would like to try, plus the bright colors and perfect red lips always put me in a good mood.  Happy long weekend!

Balmain Pre Fall

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So instead of posting images of me decked out in multiple long sleeve tees and a dirty hoodie, which unfortunately has been my uniform as of late do to the never ending fire cleanup I figured I would post something a lot more appealing!  The Balmain pre fall collection is gorgeous.  The leather jackets and silky pants had me at hello!