INSIDER

have you seen the j.crew, "about a shoe" mini film? if not, do yourself a favor & visit http://www.jcrew.com to see the details that go into designing & creating shoes for j.crew ...

III

rue magazine issue three available for your viewing pleasure ... really wish i would've stayed in NYC for the launch party tonight ... but i had to go back to work ... boo

http://www.ruemag.com

NYC DAY ONE

01.26.11 - 2:20pm arrived @ La Guardia Airport NYC

4pm or so arrived @ hotel ... view from room (21st floor)

530 pm herald square ... shopping @ h&m & gap

7pm grabbed a bit to eat ... 3bs (burgers bacon & beer) ... pretty tasty

images shot by birdiebutter

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i went on a little adventure last wednesday ... more details to come!

SHOWCASE

two looks i like from the february anthropologie catalog ...

IT'S FRIDAY

i plan to read one of my many books this weekend ... whatever your plans may be have a wonderful weekend. image via wall street journal

FLOCK

i'm a fan of birds hence the name of my blog; however, large black birds frighten me! i really like marc jacobs take on these magnificent creatures. images via neimanmarcus.com

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happy birthday husband ...

SHAGGY

these shoes are soooooo ugly BUT they are soooooo cute! they remind me of shaggy dog in a good way ... jeffrey campbell mary lou loafer inspired platforms ... $132 ... needsupply.com

HAPPY WEEKEND

i'm really going to enjoy my weekend because i'm off on monday! i have plenty of time to relax & do absolutely nothing. hope you do the same ... enjoy ... images via anthropologie.com

FYI

check out the jan/feb 2011 issue of lonny magazine ... http://www.lonnymag.com

STRIPES

are you in the market for a new striped pullover? if so you're in luck. there's one to fit just about any budget ... ann taylor loft stripe slub knit hoodie $39.50 ... forever21 french terry striped pullover $19.90 ... j.crew drapey stripe pullover hoodie $65 ... decisions, decisions

SPOTLIGHT: LOLLIA

lollia {relax} shea butter hand creme ... lavender & honey ... is quite the combination ... the scent is light but unforgettable ... this was another wonderful gift from my darling husband. visit http://www.lollialife.com to purchase ...

MADEWELL 2011

a few looks from madewell's spring 2011 lookbook ...

DESTINATIONS

tallinn, estonia

santiago, chile

guimaraes, portugal

according to the new york times ... these

are three of the must see places for 2011. find out what the other top 38 destinations are by clicking the link ... http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/travel/09where-to-go.html?ref=travel images via nytimes.com

TIME OUT

should i go for the "it" michael kors rose gold oversized watch $250 or opt for one of the sleeker all black models? michael kors oversized all black watch $225 or the marc by marc jacobs pelly watch $200 ... i like all three, but i can only pick one ... hard decision ... images via shopbop.com

WORD OF THE WEEK

COMPLACENT - MARKED BY SELF-SATISFACTION ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY UNAWARENESS OF ACTUAL DANGERS OR DEFICIENCIES ...
*don't become complacent*

HIGH HOPES

anthropologie's newest arrivals look promising ... i can't wait to see them in person ... images via anthropologie.com

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it's a new day ... a new year ... a new decade ... i'm excited even though i had to return to work today. i will miss the holidays tremendously, but it's time to move forward. i'm looking forward to the new year, hopefully it will bring happiness, good health, love, & peace ... have a wonderful week ...