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The It List

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Welcome to another installment of the IT list… a round up of the best of the web this week.  There is so much inspiration here and a little bit of something for everyone!  Take some time to check out these awesome links…

  • a delightful design spruces up her living room on a dime.  Check out this simple and inspiring before and after! (find a delightful design on twitter!)
  • a spot of whimsy has a few good quotes for us this week, and who doesn’t love a good quote? I love the reminder to ‘live color fully’ especially as we look towards spring! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
  • undeniable style is sporting this of-so-adorable ban.do hair clip… just in time for Valentine’s Day.  I want one! (find undeniable style on twitter!)
  • rosy + tart gives us major shoe eye-candy with a gorgeous pair of Miu Miu glittery pumps.  How fun would these be to wear on a hot Valentine’s date this weekend? (find rosy + tart on twitter!)
  • rose a la mode is having a perfect day… probably because she is wearing the perfect shirt. I absolutely love red and white stripes for spring! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
  • sweetie pie style shows off her fun finds from the Alameda Flea Market (so jealous!) – she picked up some super fun vintage jewels. (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
  • elle sees puts together a sweet and flirty outfit perfect for Valentine’s Day… I love the gentle touches of pink.  Oh la la! (find elle sees on twitter!)
  • mama loves papa brings back the basics with this outfit and has great advice for other ladies (especially moms) on why you should too. (find mama loves papa on twitter!)
  • good clean fun whips up a grapefruit margarita recipe for us… yes, please! This looks SO delicious, I can’t wait to try it! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
  • one hundred inspirations recreates a blake lively look for less that you will love.  It’s a fun combo of serious and sparkle!
  • second street east rounds up fun velvet throw pillows in every color imaginable. I just love the texture of velvet and this zig zag pattern is too fun! (find second street east on twitter!)
  • yams designs has a plethora of citrus inspired spaces and places this week (you can always count on them for fun color inspiration!) I love this ‘grapefruit’ colored room – speaking of grapefruits! (find yams designs on twitter!)
  • thought and musing is looking summer chic in stripes and shorts… she’s in Australia, so it’s summer for this pretty gal now! Wanna trade?
  • good tots features sweet TOMS shoes for little ones… so sweet and such a great Valentine’s gift for the tots in your life!
  • good life for less is swooning for the new Scout bag from Kate Spade… it’s available in a plethora of bright spring colors and is impossible not to love! (find good life for less on twitter!)
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Black Watch

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So last night, Bob and I were watching 30 Rock (I much prefer to watch the whole season in one sitting on Netflix than to watch week by week!) and Jennifer Anniston was on. You already know of my obsession with her and so I was pleasantly surprised. What did she have that I need? Of course, a black watch!

So now, I am totally obsessed with finding one that will give me that look. I love it with the all black! Like it?

Michael Kors Interview

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I just got the new InStyle magazine in the mail yesterday and while looking through it I noticed a feature on Michael Kors. I decided a long time ago that if and when I ever have the money to exclusively wear designer clothes, his store would be the first place I go. I envision sort of an Audrey Hepburn/Givenchy thing. 🙂 So naturally, I read the article. In it I found some really great advice. The interviewer and Mr. Kors are talking about how it’s a tricky thing for a woman to dress chic (to impress friends), but how that’s not always when men find sexy. So they ask him to do to both. Here’s his reply:

…chic isn’t really about buying the right pieces but about creating the fantasy of looking like you didn’t need any help. And also that you did it in 10 minutes! You should look natural, so no one is quite sure how you did it.

The next question was, “What’s the trick to that?”

Put it together perfectly but then make sure one things is off. It’s the yin and yang of fashion. If you love something that’s real frilly, wear it with something masculine. If the suit is mannish, dress it up with something sensual.

Aren’t you just so intrigued by his answer? I don’t think it’s quite sunk in yet for me, but I’m going to be working on this. Don’t you wonder how some people do it and they look like everything they’re wearing is something they just threw on? I think figuring this out may be my next wardrobe goal.

DKNY Watch

Steve Madden Boots

AAApple Jacket

Banana Republic pants

H&M Sweater

Sweater dress: H&M
Cords: Banana Republic (super old!)
Jacket: AAApple from Charm Boutique
Watch: DKNY
Boots: Steve Madden