Back from Seattle today! I think I'm still on West Coast time - brain isn't quite activated but I'm trying my hardest to pull myself out of what I call a Holiday Hangover - that feeling that you're still on vacation even when it's back to reality!  How adorable is this old school style phone dock?? And how much more adorable would it look sitting on your nightstand while your phone charges overnight? Way too cute for words. Get yours here! Hope you're having a Happy Monday! ...

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After a completely crazy 3 days at work, I am off to Seattle today! I cannot wait. Mostly to see my best friend Crystal again (who I haven't seen since her wedding in August 2 years ago), and to meet her little man! The cutest little chubster ever. haha (Apparently I'm allowed to eat him up! Yummm.) Clockwise: Me, Frans and Crys, back in 2010 Crys & the little Chubster. How adorable are both of them?? (Image stolen from Crys' facebook. haha) Ahh can't wait! Have a happy Thursday lovelies! (And don't be TOO jealous, I had to...

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Top: Aqua Bottoms: Zara (last seen here) Louis Vuitton Eva mark. In the Mix Stretch Bracelets, Borrowed From the Boys Watch Shoes: Tory Burch (old) Anchor neckalce: Dogeared Left Hand Rings: Madewell (old) I got this top last week on sale at Bloomingdale's, and immediately knew I wanted to have it photographed at sunset! I love the color and the sequin layer underneath the top layer.  It was my sister's idea to do it right by the Hudson, so we traipsed over on Saturday. It was my first time doing outfit shots in public, and that was another...

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After seeing Refinery 29's fall fashion trends, I couldn't help but pick out my favorites to share: Butter London - Shag (out in August): There's just something about this coppery-reddish-bronze that I love! OPI - German-icure (out in August): This is such a gorgeous, dark, metallic-y berry red, even though I normally am not attracted to colors like this for my nails! China Glaze - Unpredictable (out in August): This looks similar to my Deborah Lippmann Swagga Like Us in that it's got those interchanging colors! I love the greenish blue, too - makes me think of mermaids!...

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Happy Monday! Who else is feeling slightly bleary-eyed from the weekend? I have my first steaming cup of coffee sitting next to me, and I'm hopeful that after it's gone I'll feel bright-eyed and ready to take on the week! (Gotta be some serious coffee to expect that much...but I'm always an optimist.) I am sorely in need of some eye candy today, so here we go! I first discovered these from Honestly WTF's blog, and loved them so much that I had to share them too! 1, 2 and 3: Hamptons // 4, 5, and 6: St....

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Happy Friday! 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 How gorgeous are these clutches, and the photos of them? Plus the fact that they're all under $70 is a bonus!   Get them here, or click on the links above to the specific item. Have a great weekend! ...

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Chambray top: J. Crew Factory Jeans & Shoes: Zara (recent - both are on sale!) Bi-coastal Maya Brenner necklace mark. Rings & bangle; Tiffany bracelet Bag: Louis Vuitton Eva Photos by Lauren ...

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Image I love a bed with perfectly plumped set of pillows, accenting a bedroom and its colors. I mean, look at that! Doesn't that look gorgeous? I'm sure a lot of you are aware that Kate Spade recently launched a bedding line, but did you notice the pillows? I love them! 1. Cloud Nine // 2. Fans // 3. Lights Out // 4. ZZZZ // 5. Stripe Pillow // 6. Egrets w/Pearl Applique // 7.  Blue Flowers How adorable are these? I particularly love the Lights Out pillow and the last two! Do you use pillows to decorate?...

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Image Coming off of a rather ridiculous Monday (back-to-back meetings starting at 9:30am and ending at 4:30, with a last minute rush project thrown in so I didn't get out of work until 7), I'm still a little bleary-eyed from it all.  One activity that really relaxes me, oddly enough, is organizing - especially organizing my closet/clothes! My shelves could use a little refolding and reorganizing, and it's a project I've been meaning to do for the past month but just haven't gotten around to yet. I know once it's all tidied up I'll breathe a little happier...

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Happy Monday! I think everyone needs a little extra reason to smile on Mondays - at least, I do! And one thing that makes me happy is polka dots! (Although I'm not actually wearing this outfit today, I AM wearing my H&M parrot skirt that's equally cheerful!) I snatched up these shorts when the Zara sale started, and absolutely love the hem! How cute is that little tulip shape? (Plus, they're super slimming for shorts. haha!) This is also one of my favorite blouses - not just because of the polka dots, but I love that it's sheer...

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Look at the dreamy goodness that showed up in my inbox this morning: Dress // Clutch // Shoes Of course, the ensemble is by none other than Alexander Wang, one of my favorites! What a drool-worthy way to start my Friday! (All available for pre-order by clicking the links above!) ...

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Confession: I have a thing for horoscopes. And by "thing" I mean there are definitely certain personality/character traits that I've noticed are true to their signs. I don't take it too seriously, but it's fun to think about anyway! And if you've been reading along at all, you may already know that I love nail polish too! (One day I should really take a photo of all the nail polish that's in my bathroom. It's just slightly ridiculous...) So, while browsing Elle.com last night, I came across a slideshow featuring "Polishscopes" - how adorable! My mother and two...

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Images Is there anything more classic all-American than a good canvas tote? (Well, maybe aside from a great pair of jeans!) Fleabags' version is arguably more stylish than a regular tote, but still just as classic nonetheless! Plus, each bag by is limited edition and locally made with vintage and organic materials by hand, so snatch one up as quickly as you can! 1. The Original Flea I love the shape of the Original Flea, and it comes in like 10 different colors - which is a bad thing if you're indecisive like me! I do love the neutral...

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Hi! So I've finally broken out of my camera-shy-ness AND my sister happened to be home when I decided to just give it a shot (no pun intended!)  - so here's my first outfit post! This is pretty representative of my personal style - I don't usually go crazy with patterns (although I do have a lime green skirt with bright purple parrots on it that I LOVE), and just like to add a couple classic accessories to complete the outfit. I've been obsessed with backless/low back dresses lately, and finally found the perfect one! I love that...

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Image Happy Monday! I know it probably doesn't feel like it (I'd so much rather be at home playing with photoshop/creating new blog posts/reading/hanging out on my rooftop!) - but I'm determined to make today a good day. Brand new week, fresh start, (a crazy week ahead), but this week I'm looking forward to: Going to the gym again (or so I tell myself - stopped going for about a week or two, but I should really go again...) New episode of The Bachelorette, Miss Advised, and Bunheads tonight! (Yeah I'll admit I watch ABC Family...) Definitely won't...

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Image Poolside. (And reading one of these books!) My rooftop finally reopened on the 4th, but now that that's open, I'm wishing I had a pool! My sister is lucky enough to have a half day today (she's already gone for the day), and although I had yesterday off I still wish I were outside, either on my rooftop or next to this gorgeous pool! (Who am I kidding, any pool will do - even a kiddie one. ;) ) Sometimes it just gets too hot and a girl needs to cool off in a pool, or the...

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This sweater by J.Crew. I love the huge pink heart! Want.  I realize it's way too hot to be coveting a sweater, but I love it! And it's slightly ironic that I'm writing this from my rooftop, and it's like 500 degrees and I'm in a bikini. (Sitting in the shade though since I got more than enough color yesterday!) Hope y'alls had a happy 4th!! ...

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Top Image Via One thing about me is I love to read. I can lose myself in a book and barely come up for air - for example, when my sister and I were younger and she got a copy of the 4th Harry Potter - I had to wait like 2 weeks for her to finish it so when I finally got my hands on it, I literally sat on my grandma's couch all day and didn't budge until I finished it that evening. (We were visiting her in Cali that summer.) Ridiculous. Or a more recent...

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