Friday's Fancies - Summer Sunset
Hi all, I'm back from a vacation complete with a few gorgeous sunsets. AV asked us to put together a sunset inspired look, and with a few weeks of summer left I would love to catch a great sunset with...
View ArticleJuneau: Day o' Glaciers
While we did not see Russia from our house balcony upon arriving in Juneau like Sarah Palin said we would, we did see several amazing glaciers. Our second day in Alaska started at 5:30am when we...
View ArticleInspiration Monday: Lizzie Olsen
The gals over at Two Birds picked Elizabeth "Lizzie" Olsen for this week's inspiration, which is perfect since I finally saw her acclaimed performance in Martha Marcy May Marlene a few days ago....
View ArticleSkagway/Victoria: Wildlife Adventure
After seeing so much beautiful scenery in Ketchikan and Juneau, we were itching to see some wildlife when we docked in Skagway. We took a bus, a ferry and another bus down the foggy fjord to the teeny...
View ArticleWardrobe Wednesday: Just Cruising
This is the last time I will make reference to my vacation on this space, I promise! While I spent most of my week on the cruise looking like this:or this: or this: I did wear some cute clothes on...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Road Trip
When I'm in the car for awhile I want two things; a cute and comfy outfit and an amazing iPod playlist to pass the time...Chex Mix doesn't hurt either. I love cozy pants for long car rides, so when I...
View ArticleBan.do Barrettes = Can.do DIY
Weeks ago my pal Marisol spotted these adorable Ban.do* barrettes on Anthropologie's website. We fell in love with the subtle sparkles and figured they would be a fun alternative to our daily black...
View ArticleProject Runway: Week 6
This week the designers were tasked with making over "real" women. Some designers did a wonderful job making their clients look fab while others couldn't fathom designing for someone without model-like...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Labor Day Weekend
I cannot believe Labor Day Weekend and September is upon us! I haven't had as much "summertime" fun this year as usual so I'm really hoping to get in some pool time with a good book, some seasonal eats...
View ArticlePancetta and Swiss Quiche: New Recipe!
I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. Ours was OK, the weather was less than fantastic so it made our lack of plans seem slightly better. I've been really tired the past week because I...
View ArticleWednesday's Wardrobe: Head of the Class
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm teaching a college course this fall in the mornings before heading into the office for a full day of work. Needless to say, the wardrobe requirements for the classroom is...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Back to School
AV over at Long Distance Loving asked us to put together some looks as we head back to school. As I've mentioned this week, I'm back to school myself this fall. But this time I'm at the front of the...
View ArticleInspiration Monday: Rachel Bilson
This week's inspiration over at Two Birds was none other than fashion favorite Rachel Bilson. This gal always packs a fashionable punch, in this picture she packs her own Hawaiian punch. :) Rachel...
View ArticleEveryBody, EveryWear: Back to School
Every year on the first day of school I wore some sort of printed dress. To relive those elementary school days, I put on one of my favorite printed dresses and headed off to teach my lecture and go...
View ArticleStraddling the Seasons: Tomato Zucchini Soup
Fall is finally in the air, there's a little bite to the air in the mornings and evenings and that's just the way I like it. Even though sweet, crunchy apples and buttery, rich squashes are popping up...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Fall-ing in Love
Leather, and peplum and peter pan collars.....these are a few of my favorite things, for fall so far so when {AV} asked us to put together our fall lust list I had participate. I love the return of...
View ArticleWeekend Recap: Falling for Fall
Fall is and has always been my favorite season. Having grown up in New England it's hard not to love fall. The crisp air and gorgeous leaf colors, apple and pumpkin recipes, football games and the...
View ArticleInspiration Monday: Eva Mendes
When I saw Two Bird's pick for Inspiration Monday happened to be Eva Mendes, I had to sigh. It's simpler to sigh than to say, "If only my curves looked like hers, my skin mirrored her beautiful...
View ArticleWednesday's Wardrobe: Looks for Lecture
I have fallen into a rhythm with teaching, and incidentally, dressing the part. Most mornings I pair a printed dress with some sort of blazer, long cardigan or vest. Since I still look on the young...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Team Spirit
I am SO glad its almost the weekend, it's been one heck of a week! This week {AV} asked us to put together a look based on our favorite football teams. I'm a Patriots fan, having grown up in New...
View Article2012 Emmy's Red Carpet: Best and Not Their Best
In terms of award shows, last night's Emmys were pretty entertaining. I loved the opening skit and montages of the comedy and drama categories, Kimmel and Morgan's antics and the dresses...always the...
View ArticleA Few Good Reads: Third Edition
Insert lame "I'm busy" excuse here. What can I say, juggling my workload and teaching duties is proving more time consuming than planned. I don't have the time to write or read blogs as much as I would...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Marvelous Monotone
I'm so excited to have a long weekend, I've had work on the brain for a solid two week(ends) and I'm excited to kick back with some football, a baptism and hopefully some fun times with friends that...
View ArticleInspiration Monday: Rachel Bilson, Take Two
The past two days have been so rainy and raw I finally felt like embracing the season and putting on a sweater AND a sweatshirt. This week's inspiration over at Two Birds was once again the adorable...
View ArticleFriday's Fancies - Leaf Love
This Friday is the first cool one 'round these parts marking the turn towards cozy knits, lush leathers and boot(ie)s. I love fall fashion and the idea of basing an outfit on the gorgeous leaf colors...
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