IT'S A NEW DAY

HAPPY NEW YEAR ... ENTER A NEW DECADE ... WOW ... IT'S AMAZING HOW TIME FLIES BY ... WISHING EVERYONE THE BEST! IMAGE FROM NYTIMES.COM

FLASHING

j.crew ultra knit zip hoodie in neon melon ... $59.50 ... oh how i'm looking forward to spring

CLOUD 9

love this image from livingetc.com ... the shades are grey are calming

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a few favorites from anthropologie.com ...

ON THE RISE

BLOGGERS CRASH WHAT? .... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/27/fashion/27BLOGGERS.html?_r=1&ref=style ... check out the article from nytimes.com .... image from nytimes.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS

it's snowing & the wind is blowing it everywhere in my part of the world ... have a merry christmas & happy new year ... be safe

ALLAMANDA

beautiful piece ... anthropologie ... $42

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

have a wonderful thanksgiving ... filled with love, laughter, & delicious food ....

SLEEP IN

avoid the crowds ... log on to the rebecca minkoff sale on black friday ...

WORD OF THE WEEK

GALVANIZE (GAL-vuh-nyze) - TO STIMULATE WITH AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ... TO EXCITE OR BE EXCITED AS IF BY AN ELECTRIC SHOCK

GOOSE

sperry top-side shearwater duck boots $158 ... jcrew.com ... these are on my christmas wishlist ...

WALK THIS WAY

let it snow ... let it snow ... let it snow ... i love this image from anthropologie & the tried-and-true oxfords $130 ...

SOCK IT TO ME ...

cute trend ... legwear by kate spade ... $20

OH DEER!

i think this is the cutest little tee ... it's not as cheesy as the other christmas themed clothing you see in your local department store ... slub cotton beaded - reindeer tee ... $48 ... jcrew.com

WORD OF THE WEEK

LUCULENT (LOO-kyuh-lunt) - CLEAR IN THOUGHT OR EXPRESSION: LUCID

LODGE

this sweater appears to be super comfy & warm ... silence & noise intarsia cardigan ... $68 ... urban outfitters

CAN I GET YO NUM-BA?

take -a- number sign $30 ... anthropologie ... (3 & 7 happen to be my favorite numbers) ... i may have to scoop these up ...

YOU'RE MY FAN-TA-SY

gucci's UNICEF campaign 2009 features a joy bag is based on michael roberts' book snowman in africa ... the print is one of a kind & it has vintage appeal ... $690 ... gucci.com

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S

i love this jacket ... the color is so calming ... cerulean swing coat $128 ... anthropologie.com

A ROSE IS STILL A ROSE

iced rosettes clutch $298 ... anthropologie.com

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happy birthday little brother ... 11.11.09

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happy veterans day baby ... you make me proud ... i'm so thankful you're home w/ me this year ... please pray for our soldiers & their families ...

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happy anniversary my love ... six years & counting ... i love you ... 11.10.09

IT WAS ALL A DREAM

bisous stella chubbie w/ radcliffe yard betsy skirt ... katespade.com

COIN IT

cute flowered critter coin purses ... dinosaur, horse, bird, & fish shapes ... $18 ... anthropologie ... cute stocking stuffer!

WORD OF THE WEEK

BAROQUE (buh-ROHK) - OF OR RELATING TO A STYLE OF ART & MUSIC MARKED BY COMPLEX FORMS & BOLD ORNAMENTATION

SNIPPET

a sneak peek @ jcrew spring 2010 collection ...

SAY WHAT?

EEK! (hats & accessories) by eugenia kim available @ urbanoutfitters.com

COAT OF ARMOR

• vintage serge spy coat $365
• wool ruffle-front coat $268
• wool ribbon script coat $275
• stadium-cloth winnie jacket $245

jcrew.com ...

WORD OF THE WEEK

DELATE (dih-LAYT) - 1. ACCUSE, DENOUNCE; 2. REPORT, RELATE

WIGGLE

cashmere squiggle scarf $98 ... anthropologie.com ... not only does it look warm, but it's o' so stylish .. .

TESTING 1 ... 2

i'm definitely taking the challenge ... enjoy!

FYI

sounds like a good time ... i would like to make it to one of the events!!!

KILTIE

jeffrey campbell green acme lace up boots w/ removable kiltie - a shoe w/ a long slashed tongue that folds over the instep - $190 ... shopbop.com

SPRING FORWARD

diane von furstenberg spring 2010 rtw show ... images from nymag.com