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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

doloris petnunia jewelry

Doloris Petunia makes the coolest jewelry. Granted most of it is wayyy out of my price range, but I'll just pretend that sharing it here is the equivalent of owning some :)

Isn't this stuff cool? It's kind of like J.Crew jewelry on steroids. But unlike at J.Crew, each of these pieces is one of a kind.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

L.L. Bean is celebrating 100 years in business! As a Mainer, I feel a certain sense of pride in that - even though I have absolutely nothing to do with L.L Bean's success. Maybe someday I'll live out my dream of working at one of the highly-coveted behind-the-scenes headquarters jobs, but until then, I'll celebrate with everyone else. And maybe with a pair of these awesome boots? (I have a birthday coming up too, you know...)

Happy Birthday, L.L. Bean!

Friday, December 16, 2011

'tis the season to be plaid

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Christmas is the perfect time of year to go nuts with the tartan, buffalo check, and gingham. As if I needed an excuse...

Friday, December 9, 2011

scarves: the ultimate winter accessory

etsy jacket

handmade infinity scarf

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This video is the ultimate in learning ~~a million~~, well, 25 ways to wear a scarf. While I like to consider myself a professional scarf wearer, this girl puts me and my hand-eye coordination to shame. Can I get a little slow-mo, people?

Friday, October 7, 2011

pendleton point blanket cape

Urban Outfitters late fall - photography by Tim Barber

When I saw this picture floating around in the blogosphere, I freaked out. That looked suspiciously like a point blanket cape to me. Pendleton and HBC blankets are everywhere these days and I couldn't be happier about it.

When I learned that the cape is being sold at Urban Outfitters, I was really excited about the prospect of owning one. Then I saw the $228 price tag. Womp, womp.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

macramé hex nut bracelet. yes.

I can't wait to try to make this bracelet! Thanks Minieco and Pinterest for sharing!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

home and calypso st. barth

We're back! The trip was great! I haven't had the chance to upload photos yet. But I promise I will soon. In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite looks from the Calypso St. Barth September 2011 lookbook.

The temperatures have cooled down in Kansas City, which is making me feel very excited about all things autumnal. I am actually chilly and wearing socks right now! While unpacking, I am working on switching summer and winter clothing in my closet (a little anyway - I'm sure a few hot days are still waiting for us) and these looks were just what I needed for fall clothing inspiration!

Friday, August 19, 2011

rogues gallery

I dragged Dan out to the Old Port to peruse my favorite shops. Just when he was starting to hit his shopping limit, I coerced (more like forced) him into going to just one more shop with me - Rogues Gallery. Catering to men's fashion (although I must admit they sell many items that I would like for myself), Rogues Gallery was the perfect last stop for Dan.

there's nothing better than a vacationland tee

this one is pretty awesome too

love this one so much, I'm seriously wondering if it would fit me

they call this a mapcase. I call it my new make up bag?

love the plaid on this flannel

shark jaw awesomeness

The guy apparel perked Dan up. Of course it also didn't hurt that when we walked into the store, the guy working there said, "you went to KU [must interject that Dan was obviously wearing some piece of KU apparel]? I went to Mizzou." In case you don't know, KU and Mizzou have a rivalry not unlike that of the Red Sox/Yankees. Still, when you're in Maine you can forget about this a bit and be happy that somebody knows KU isn't in Kentucky.

Of course, the coincidences didn't stop there. I'm pretty sure the phrases "small world" and "parallel lives" were dropped a dozen times. Adam (the guy working at RG) is living in Maine with his girlfriend for the summer and fixing up her family home on an island. Not unlike what Dan and I did last summer. He also used to live in Colorado. And, he was heading back to Kansas City the following weekend to go to a wedding, while we were in town from Kansas City for a wedding. I think there were some more random connections, but they have since slipped from my memory.

Great clothes, lots of plaid, and a fellow Midwesterner - Rogues Gallery was just what the doctor ordered for tired Dan.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

fall wish list

Here are a few of the things I'm coveting for fall. Now I just need to get a job so I can afford to buy them. Sounds easy enough, right?

1. Desert boots from Clark's

2. Green gingham shirt

3. A silk dress with a unique silhouette from L.L. Bean Signature. (I tried this on at the store and it is awesome!)

4. Fall TOMS

5. Still dying for a pair of high-rise Emersonmade bluebells

6. The perfect animal print pumps

7. A new scarf perhaps?

8. A simple watch from J.Crew and Timex

9. My new favorite sweater! Complete with a duck motif, where could it be from? L.L. Bean Signature, obvi. I tried this on too. I'm happy to say it lived up to my very high expectations.

10. And last, but certainly not least, an awesome pair of Warby Parker glasses

What do you think? What is on your wish list for fall?

Thursday, August 4, 2011

vacationland bound

I cannot wait to see this sign!

Today is the day! I am headed to Maine for the next THREE weeks!! Unfortunately, I seem to be stricken with some bout of the mid-summer flu, which I am determined to overcome in the next 6 hours. My jam-packed schedule the next few days does not allow me any time for flu bugs. I have brunches to attend, weddings to be in, and islands to visit. Not to mention a Red Sox game to go to! Ahhh, I can't wait to be back in Fenway Park. Just thinking about laying eyes on the Green Monster makes me smile. I know this post is about Maine, not Boston, but seeing a Red Sox hat makes me think of home almost as much as smelling the ocean does.

I spent all night packing - it's hard to pack when you're going to be away for so long!- and came up with a little Maine clothing guide too. Beach cover-ups, nautical inspired tops, flats and wedges for the cobblestone streets, a great tote made from recycled sails, and of course lots and lots of bracelets! I don't actually own all of these items, but I certainly wish I did!