tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46474742965536701952024-02-07T13:36:26.563-05:00Ceci n'est pas une blog.Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-66105471715443613302008-02-14T20:13:00.007-05:002008-12-12T01:33:13.106-05:00New York Subway Photography<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk5BY4ABTteE3l1cTQlvQLXJFasHLEjQQltWC49_92kgUvv6VoW2aktSW4LpYKNjCOvF7v8scxNjq9v0rul5bkgDWKnh9Ic6g3yAj1x0Bm5tj0jyB9CxXDQlMCmm7sc4RQDDyleDP5ng2/s1600-h/smoke_2356.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167009771626431186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk5BY4ABTteE3l1cTQlvQLXJFasHLEjQQltWC49_92kgUvv6VoW2aktSW4LpYKNjCOvF7v8scxNjq9v0rul5bkgDWKnh9Ic6g3yAj1x0Bm5tj0jyB9CxXDQlMCmm7sc4RQDDyleDP5ng2/s320/smoke_2356.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ASpv6x6HKNH2P0mUwpKhzOM-gjYtP_nLBYZBiFY55dWiYYFhK15NNsMr5K3ZCjPTY7z0KcsXFtRoMDNnR1I385EvNc7oMvHLE6W6Gar8rJvi3-KuRWjPLsRwUh1zOmYagASfo-ibWwnj/s1600-h/02-01_3308.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167009299180028562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ASpv6x6HKNH2P0mUwpKhzOM-gjYtP_nLBYZBiFY55dWiYYFhK15NNsMr5K3ZCjPTY7z0KcsXFtRoMDNnR1I385EvNc7oMvHLE6W6Gar8rJvi3-KuRWjPLsRwUh1zOmYagASfo-ibWwnj/s320/02-01_3308.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENXyHsnkJgnHul1_jsmyhW4OuqzK8qXMMsjj-zRKLA_ZCrH-Hss-hTGkjjo1MX4asVxm-bIgPZOhwj1KnXh0r8540eLnxzdKsQoNGmjthf1KJwpC2NP8pLcbxhs-mvbxlQj8ZxFhjtVpA/s1600-h/02-02_3452.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167009303474995874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENXyHsnkJgnHul1_jsmyhW4OuqzK8qXMMsjj-zRKLA_ZCrH-Hss-hTGkjjo1MX4asVxm-bIgPZOhwj1KnXh0r8540eLnxzdKsQoNGmjthf1KJwpC2NP8pLcbxhs-mvbxlQj8ZxFhjtVpA/s320/02-02_3452.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLeqfjTqX4PXi9pbVNBeL7oFwvdUYG4bsrgGwz29XORsUaP1eJAjZwbKmC-YUE2aV5N4VHdn4Bzk35U2iTvj5oiXoDFYxr71CaLMFa-sTkOVzZhET9A8Mg15dfTRpTgnMg9R6VOrEa8PBl/s1600-h/12-02_0033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167009312064930482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLeqfjTqX4PXi9pbVNBeL7oFwvdUYG4bsrgGwz29XORsUaP1eJAjZwbKmC-YUE2aV5N4VHdn4Bzk35U2iTvj5oiXoDFYxr71CaLMFa-sTkOVzZhET9A8Mg15dfTRpTgnMg9R6VOrEa8PBl/s320/12-02_0033.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigG7KcfI1fdL4xldV-yInRu4jjh-yPZjrBptCTl5i7CTzszJt8jIC6BkhYpuP7X_aI1j6dh1gvBAYcczXdbaDLgPOk7uuMuhfBsw7c8QUjfTQs8rTtn_cDN2Ron2Ey9squJ1jEidNI1vf5/s1600-h/platform_7793.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167009316359897794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigG7KcfI1fdL4xldV-yInRu4jjh-yPZjrBptCTl5i7CTzszJt8jIC6BkhYpuP7X_aI1j6dh1gvBAYcczXdbaDLgPOk7uuMuhfBsw7c8QUjfTQs8rTtn_cDN2Ron2Ey9squJ1jEidNI1vf5/s320/platform_7793.jpg" border="0" /></a> I just recently discovered the stunning and fascinating photography of Travis Ruse. This talented photographer has chosen to take his inspiration from a seemingly mundane exhibit, his daily commute on the subways of New York City. In doing so, Ruse has captured all of the small details and special moments that make the experience of riding in a subway car such an intriguing one. I know that I love coming into contact with all of these different people who come from so many diverse backgrounds in this intimate and contained environment. I always enjoy wondering where these individuals are headed and what activities fill their day in the city, and I can tell just by looking at these pictures that Travis Ruse is just as intensely interested in the subjects of his subway photography.<br /><br />Be sure to visit the link and browse through the entire gallery - I picked out just a few to showcase for you, but each and every photograph is beautiful and interesting in its own right!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://50bedroom.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html">http://50bedroom.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html</a></div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-89835078886471208282008-02-12T19:27:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:13.325-05:00Panic at the Disco - Nine in the Afternoon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXRVCOJpKE0TvBPb-YjxyHCEIT2BpsKF0EgXW0ggPMCMRzGvnas5GSEGp_euk7zyib11RidarwKMJ2pNEiTShOZweZz90vjC7DOiaTg2iYHZrpLuN4pB-8TfmzE3_evZl8rJ_AdIZkBHM/s1600-h/05.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166256876744344194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXRVCOJpKE0TvBPb-YjxyHCEIT2BpsKF0EgXW0ggPMCMRzGvnas5GSEGp_euk7zyib11RidarwKMJ2pNEiTShOZweZz90vjC7DOiaTg2iYHZrpLuN4pB-8TfmzE3_evZl8rJ_AdIZkBHM/s320/05.gif" border="0" /></a> I apologize for the lack of steady posting lately - I have been kept very busy by papers and lots of reading! But anyway, I wanted to share with all of you the new video just released this Sunday by Panic at the Disco for the first single off of the new album <em>Pretty. Odd. </em>The full album won't be available until March 25, so until then we'll have to content ourselves with watching and re-watching this over-the-top, creative, and somewhat surreal video!<br /><br />As far as the music goes, the band seems to be going for a more upbeat, poppy sound with this album. This decision will certainly spark some criticism, but overall I think it's a welcome change that lets us see a different side to their musical style.<br /><br />P.S. Bonus points for anyone who can detect what's "missing" from the band!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2TPjYQRStJo&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2TPjYQRStJo&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-82434192527257148872008-02-08T18:07:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:13.484-05:00Style Inspiration: The Sartorialist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-ZvRk_XWAkCNnGqt7TxJhKDA5D1gH9uGsAJY6ae-KiKiawJt7QKR2Fgq6y6-e1ZNveVCwywTtjh8vJM_krbYHQr66T7QHvZ_W6H9xvi0QDUW3uaUmhJWbqku9L-erv1VZ9xgItGOWUHK/s1600-h/WTlilyweb.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164750255726160786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-ZvRk_XWAkCNnGqt7TxJhKDA5D1gH9uGsAJY6ae-KiKiawJt7QKR2Fgq6y6-e1ZNveVCwywTtjh8vJM_krbYHQr66T7QHvZ_W6H9xvi0QDUW3uaUmhJWbqku9L-erv1VZ9xgItGOWUHK/s320/WTlilyweb.jpg" border="0" /></a> A fantastic new picture from the Sartorialist always seems to make my day! I can never seem to pull off head-to-toe black without looking washed out, but this stylish girl has definitely succeeded. I love the way she combined different textures in the gloves, bag, and jacket to add some dimension to an all-black look. Just to highlight some details, the bow in the hair is adorable (and so easy to incorporate into your own ensembles!) and the gloves are to-die-for!<br /><div></div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-78537360215235133752008-02-05T13:17:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:13.877-05:00Bloch Now Available at Shopbop?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43FjIlbJnSZ3M1zWIzmHGJDugWm8RnCV-V9I9gMMh9KWsEE2N4UyeUyPjBd4NMBpI4zHul0ByA48UbnqVEwMjeIjGqcdFhlA15bWrGNJtkTsQaqWG-62E70362N7uPQmiJk761XlmYIr3/s1600-h/bloch2000121513_prod_medium.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163562680088947570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43FjIlbJnSZ3M1zWIzmHGJDugWm8RnCV-V9I9gMMh9KWsEE2N4UyeUyPjBd4NMBpI4zHul0ByA48UbnqVEwMjeIjGqcdFhlA15bWrGNJtkTsQaqWG-62E70362N7uPQmiJk761XlmYIr3/s320/bloch2000121513_prod_medium.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Luxury Ballet Flat, $170 at shopbop.com</em><br /><em></em><br />As I was browsing Shopbop yesterday, I happened to notice the name of a designer I had never seen before on the website's comprehensive listing. Of course, I recognized the name Bloch as one of my favorite dancewear brands, but I didn't really think that the maker of my humble canvas slippers was really selling its wares on Shopbop. Sure enough, however, the $170 "Luxury Ballet Flats" seen above were produced by the same designer who supplies me with my $14 canvas ballet slippers. To be honest, I'm still just a little confused. Aiming high, Bloch?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRJDZx7CK4w4ghoPnTcu7mx7I1Ng02I-iaNJuMpWqiEJOGWkzeRAoL24_GABqQJpEhVKokApjiY_kpsroAT6bpediRFz3bJ9o3bdSDk3b0PV5SWV-OQaPjMcl24gvDQHFLKcI-aasPgE-/s1600-h/s0216l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163562688678882178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRJDZx7CK4w4ghoPnTcu7mx7I1Ng02I-iaNJuMpWqiEJOGWkzeRAoL24_GABqQJpEhVKokApjiY_kpsroAT6bpediRFz3bJ9o3bdSDk3b0PV5SWV-OQaPjMcl24gvDQHFLKcI-aasPgE-/s320/s0216l.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Round Toe Ballet Slipper, $14.05 at discountdance.com</em>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-6057480834028119092008-02-04T15:26:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:14.813-05:00Style Inspiration: Margherita Missoni<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSasRvY_DF8n5p0SMUtKmdmoSdchD-873ehZhYBYCtbMBgZs8I9Y33EWcY6gPDqGEy4r1lYcqPcrr6vPeO5LwKoftFuDM-q892ASVzCgF5jafPjNY7piwY3VJPn_xZ1lEzLg77Ub62VQeq/s1600-h/04m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163227363402214178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSasRvY_DF8n5p0SMUtKmdmoSdchD-873ehZhYBYCtbMBgZs8I9Y33EWcY6gPDqGEy4r1lYcqPcrr6vPeO5LwKoftFuDM-q892ASVzCgF5jafPjNY7piwY3VJPn_xZ1lEzLg77Ub62VQeq/s320/04m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyxRm1icTjp_roSz2pqBwl3hposQSsLwqRd28DvRtMWVyamy0Wi297V1rgqo-6C_mey9T0pDqF7KqUx6q3GQ1-juq0Ww7B3snZQrLP7jzI1Idpqy3G9oLHV1DOZuTgfm7FIfFvdKyiV2c/s1600-h/59m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163227371992148786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyxRm1icTjp_roSz2pqBwl3hposQSsLwqRd28DvRtMWVyamy0Wi297V1rgqo-6C_mey9T0pDqF7KqUx6q3GQ1-juq0Ww7B3snZQrLP7jzI1Idpqy3G9oLHV1DOZuTgfm7FIfFvdKyiV2c/s320/59m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZvkgwxru22GZ8qfZ9Iz7D2b-Wxc5PR8iIFC-C5bXG6VNxiZK-QrOxViqC8xTe956P9RBuflw0jE26RDNTISiw8FEUAgGWiXuN8iYu6e4dk36dWnw4MZIT_Z1qa0sqmsmWCgXIbybf0s0/s1600-h/05091_Celebrity_City_Margherita_Missoni_1_122_546lo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163227376287116098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZvkgwxru22GZ8qfZ9Iz7D2b-Wxc5PR8iIFC-C5bXG6VNxiZK-QrOxViqC8xTe956P9RBuflw0jE26RDNTISiw8FEUAgGWiXuN8iYu6e4dk36dWnw4MZIT_Z1qa0sqmsmWCgXIbybf0s0/s320/05091_Celebrity_City_Margherita_Missoni_1_122_546lo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV_siAHNwb5sFVy_MlQaNleubQxxQkU_1jcgUb3mxnhApex2TprGtZYoQUR12yWMJs3i8MxN7k2gMJOHzKsussLPFMQEAD4moL03_e6BpWx_MEvm38MT_RgJuJ74eIw1Hzq5rFyM0esGe/s1600-h/img4991934953984jpgobjixa4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163227380582083410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV_siAHNwb5sFVy_MlQaNleubQxxQkU_1jcgUb3mxnhApex2TprGtZYoQUR12yWMJs3i8MxN7k2gMJOHzKsussLPFMQEAD4moL03_e6BpWx_MEvm38MT_RgJuJ74eIw1Hzq5rFyM0esGe/s320/img4991934953984jpgobjixa4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8vxcmfe9XEsdXGXJ6GK6ZexaviyvGihJBAsnDa42cYrRhtZ60NkYyYmSxIEl9xGL28yNkicDbbGSzs9YrEXXW_VxUBCCXJ0t0RUoIFgrI5p2AX83JSotT0jKOUAENfnpfJ86A1Opx5ld/s1600-h/mmxj1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163227384877050722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8vxcmfe9XEsdXGXJ6GK6ZexaviyvGihJBAsnDa42cYrRhtZ60NkYyYmSxIEl9xGL28yNkicDbbGSzs9YrEXXW_VxUBCCXJ0t0RUoIFgrI5p2AX83JSotT0jKOUAENfnpfJ86A1Opx5ld/s320/mmxj1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>What's not to love about Margherita Missoni? Of course, she just happens to be the heir to the Missoni fashion house, but she is also a natural beauty with a unique style in her own right. Not to mention that she is intelligent (she studied philosophy at Columbia), ambitious (she is training to be an actress), and generally regarded as level-headed, given her family's fame and fortune.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I think that what makes Margherita so magnetic is her confidence and poise. So often, we see young celebrities and socialites attempting to pull off ultra fashion-forward looks who just end up being worn by their clothes instead. In Margherita's case, however, here is a girl with natural presence who is able to pull off even the loudest Missoni print dress with ease. Maybe it's in her genes?</div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-91293192101561230832008-02-02T21:14:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:16.716-05:00New Outfits from Anthropologie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vuBBu-q7lRrVFhSl7MaedR1ngg_NOjgA_MLOLUfrT_xpL7opct3Z2932kQRAq8pxkolg6B6-1JuyCUlj8qSxRRQQM1-JFCAe6fJz1HGFuJALMrAUwkHdD98AO17NN2AsAqV5VEYT0epW/s1600-h/201086_stroll.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162572995069897426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vuBBu-q7lRrVFhSl7MaedR1ngg_NOjgA_MLOLUfrT_xpL7opct3Z2932kQRAq8pxkolg6B6-1JuyCUlj8qSxRRQQM1-JFCAe6fJz1HGFuJALMrAUwkHdD98AO17NN2AsAqV5VEYT0epW/s320/201086_stroll.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogXgC2LGYfwEJuq-edcxe_lnSfar3470dLvS5eA6vhRoRZkV_K5p_rriq3HMgpGrQ751NDBUUdkYNneJqDoG0C9hHcvhpUpPoeLRGICZ1kio-Rj2nkM3n5I0QYwUAVBN5V6Z9b2xuqN9C/s1600-h/201087_stride.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162573003659832034" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AUpVwdwC5J1qzyDJfqicdtezRnECW01bUH5jWkm2Za_5tDaAW7Nguw7ltoCEOdpvqYl-9Cva65m-I637uVtpVkmqbQ5Wx5ZXTKYT0bxfIAaxWPQLOmil9GXEiUc-l2ymDrc7il7kIHWn/s320/201083_meander.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IMA2B8NFRCTw2B-gVqSY71JcvNu901IhSMgwQ1J8uKFbZI0MiFdD7pAwybwuPCj_54HeI4P_zH0ep4JANfY7uvvLvqiZakgq_jzJqBZGJQB03mJ8FR-4Wf3aYldJLUZ7KpbYlaacDEon/s1600-h/201084_flit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162571985752582834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IMA2B8NFRCTw2B-gVqSY71JcvNu901IhSMgwQ1J8uKFbZI0MiFdD7pAwybwuPCj_54HeI4P_zH0ep4JANfY7uvvLvqiZakgq_jzJqBZGJQB03mJ8FR-4Wf3aYldJLUZ7KpbYlaacDEon/s320/201084_flit.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvPzik90dskFuunA9Kxb_-QiDJ6epl4wZSbZTzQvhXRTTJx4L21rTB_Q83nMp90rNvRjWXGehMtFXQKfct7ZSkHAr6uWi0FJqgn5P1pKlunZw9wSBMl2nfhVzroWWofus1rqfZ3dWX8Qx/s1600-h/201085_skip.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162571990047550146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvPzik90dskFuunA9Kxb_-QiDJ6epl4wZSbZTzQvhXRTTJx4L21rTB_Q83nMp90rNvRjWXGehMtFXQKfct7ZSkHAr6uWi0FJqgn5P1pKlunZw9wSBMl2nfhVzroWWofus1rqfZ3dWX8Qx/s320/201085_skip.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="left">For those of you who don't compulsively check Anthropologie's website for updates on a daily basis, don't worry - I can do that for you! I was delighted to see a selection of adorable and stylish new outfits for the spring when I logged on. It could just be that I'm getting tired of putting on a winter coat, scarf, and gloves every time I want to go outside, but I am really craving spring weather right about now. Browsing the new outfits at Anthropologie, along with some beautiful new items based around the theme of primary colors, certainly put me in a springtime mood!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162574725941717778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSD6K8WVh6bO3AWpXMbKlgRXeatZt4e6fN_Ri_jXezyachKqAM-IiUJF_bE6Bq8_7QVs2zrv5Tfkh_BgBx1HlHGBccI0hsGlC7gxVT8egU5ohpC22EVcM9wRv_1JJQDbNBOKdrECGEXQO/s320/813147_gre_b.jpg" border="0" /><em>Garibaldi Cardigan, $228 at Anthropologie</em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162574524078254850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjht0dIYfT2iTUPhY-37p73piL4DAhvwm76k3z1QHuxKC76_aguFWDHHR1KjAihuXswsJQ-M2RSC_euVtx4xLA1EaPhjLWIAGpOk0nZF8EKI6IlvNL2n_iJOUne_wUUT_pg0fViUbtNcLqO/s320/742029_blu_b.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><p><em>Nocturne Wrap, $58</em></p><p>Browsing through all of the outfits, these two items really jumped out at me as pieces that could easily be incorporated into just about any wardrobe. The grey cashmere sweater is a great, flattering basic with a girly twist in the ruffly trim, while the wrap has a really exotic vibe but looks perfectly sophisticated paired with dark jeans, not to mention it's a steal (in Anthropologie terms) at only $58.</p>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-63933106653043825802008-02-01T18:23:00.001-05:002008-12-12T01:33:17.045-05:00Bookcases<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfaBBcumMOH-MZjsxVJrrWyLSIb8jPKdMGS9CAmxgUbLVAz89xbmH17hsy5_-ZVOLwikluGEbLJzlxUlJECScQ0QZRl8tffTs0kCSApz-SRo7hqmUaGpwmUoEpQwtZcqi_U0ySkqUhAGS/s1600-h/gasl_bookcases_01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162156636645255778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfaBBcumMOH-MZjsxVJrrWyLSIb8jPKdMGS9CAmxgUbLVAz89xbmH17hsy5_-ZVOLwikluGEbLJzlxUlJECScQ0QZRl8tffTs0kCSApz-SRo7hqmUaGpwmUoEpQwtZcqi_U0ySkqUhAGS/s320/gasl_bookcases_01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCCqXV-i9AdY_rg0Mjn5djoyWNsY7pjD-c-bEribgnHrrS-4Ea_2LOqu1sQbu7Pj_UP_pq042A-F7ykGmndfkUXEk_965VPS3vZZ9_W6T2EszkN3009X3QYfyUkS_nZuABEHzNCCZzm6l/s1600-h/gasl_bookcases_06.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162156636645255794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCCqXV-i9AdY_rg0Mjn5djoyWNsY7pjD-c-bEribgnHrrS-4Ea_2LOqu1sQbu7Pj_UP_pq042A-F7ykGmndfkUXEk_965VPS3vZZ9_W6T2EszkN3009X3QYfyUkS_nZuABEHzNCCZzm6l/s320/gasl_bookcases_06.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>For as long as I can remember, I have always loved curling up with a good book in a comfy armchair and spending hours enraptured by a moving plot and engaging characters. Of course, as a girl who is also obsessed with anything fashion and design related, this "hobby" logically led to an admiration for beautiful places devoted to reading. Case in point, I was amazed by the gorgeous library in the castle in Beauty and the Beast! Fast forward to today, and I think these two spaces represent a modern take on the traditional, dark wood library (complete with a ladder to reach the top shelves, of course).</div><div> </div><div><em>Photos from dominomag.com</em></div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-47060896119631589532008-01-29T19:29:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:17.457-05:00Welly Socks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5VFNkYjfhUYNBmu00o2PvmamJSBL1XDh-WgbbynlHRfAyaJUHIDKQQop0ofs7pfrnMkfNJ5sqRDISci9iGYBCWiGxhsbqvdGRqMTL5FUAQWhsOMFP1foFfPLll7b6wGdLACkkqv6BSTW/s1600-h/1_HunterBoots_01_29_08.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161061084977326674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5VFNkYjfhUYNBmu00o2PvmamJSBL1XDh-WgbbynlHRfAyaJUHIDKQQop0ofs7pfrnMkfNJ5sqRDISci9iGYBCWiGxhsbqvdGRqMTL5FUAQWhsOMFP1foFfPLll7b6wGdLACkkqv6BSTW/s320/1_HunterBoots_01_29_08.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just a quick post today, since the reading and coursework is already piling up very quickly! I got an email from ShopBop this morning (as usual - I am bombarded with emails from ShopBop) advertising their newest promotion - a free pair of welly socks with a pair of Hunter boots. I'm not in the market for new rain boots and I'm not necessarily a huge fan of Hunter boots, but I thought the idea of special welly socks was pretty ingenious! I don't know about the rest of you, but I never know what kind of socks to wear under my wellies, plus this pair looks particularly toasty for a cold, rainy, well-appropriate day.</div><div> </div><div>So what do all of you think? Marketing ploy or best thing since sliced bread?</div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-70441068298370977392008-01-25T18:45:00.001-05:002008-12-12T01:33:18.239-05:00Straight from Paris - The Sartorialist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N7T63gUNdG-1hny1_gzYyuXLUHobLkrkwnpUZoYsgbtI1H69WksPYlcqmATLEMKYkzAU48ZhkxVjLHKsN-nOOhvDjrD1tqHywfgTe1LXwg7Kb2pt4mRzsyyVcg4_u0Uo61Z2ntXmzNhm/s1600-h/GBLV.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159567145027922434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N7T63gUNdG-1hny1_gzYyuXLUHobLkrkwnpUZoYsgbtI1H69WksPYlcqmATLEMKYkzAU48ZhkxVjLHKsN-nOOhvDjrD1tqHywfgTe1LXwg7Kb2pt4mRzsyyVcg4_u0Uo61Z2ntXmzNhm/s320/GBLV.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0wFCFGaDMYo2DYWOZU55N4nTVzAXjpKmq8cscXrf1CiKPwLlCG03qaW5mi7PkZGlzD7c5JJ9N1falVmJo5HTjfJvdBHgQG1FYV0JhhwE6GA6FL2kgz16_CLqKP7AKYCbPNk-aJyblhnC/s1600-h/GioBParis.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159567149322889746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0wFCFGaDMYo2DYWOZU55N4nTVzAXjpKmq8cscXrf1CiKPwLlCG03qaW5mi7PkZGlzD7c5JJ9N1falVmJo5HTjfJvdBHgQG1FYV0JhhwE6GA6FL2kgz16_CLqKP7AKYCbPNk-aJyblhnC/s320/GioBParis.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWI3T9PLpCDP7Yjk7wq4WJQ6__4xfcpd3U-F7aWoTQkB8b6xNYNodw1QXRWiLPX_AVRye7qFPkeZt-hrj4vGVUP91Q2sOBi_wXEPhxnAb3dNfaRjlytQNM7ryae76HuAjOHmHq4gjSor2p/s1600-h/GlassesRoyal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159567149322889762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWI3T9PLpCDP7Yjk7wq4WJQ6__4xfcpd3U-F7aWoTQkB8b6xNYNodw1QXRWiLPX_AVRye7qFPkeZt-hrj4vGVUP91Q2sOBi_wXEPhxnAb3dNfaRjlytQNM7ryae76HuAjOHmHq4gjSor2p/s320/GlassesRoyal.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywggO_zmeOY4UpaeW9VFlNly4dYag742_SBkaTx12XoJf_IdcyKeP50iMcf-CmH_NDmkhbsUfNMG_T9zASfHgVJvPeE8gTIlUywnwuPpwEN8uM6UPZmN_hGwc3cSNrU3KG-bpOdpMh948/s1600-h/Greensteps.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159567153617857074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywggO_zmeOY4UpaeW9VFlNly4dYag742_SBkaTx12XoJf_IdcyKeP50iMcf-CmH_NDmkhbsUfNMG_T9zASfHgVJvPeE8gTIlUywnwuPpwEN8uM6UPZmN_hGwc3cSNrU3KG-bpOdpMh948/s320/Greensteps.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCdy1R11EMgQWQp4OQT1_1iFJq9zIpYy01c_A2GzBF92gTOukU-mtL053rUP7wUORs7rgIFQn-CWSiiEaWoV63dcCYjsELEOCm81k0e8mzLfx5CdFGg12DXvr74_5ID5YulS9V_Tz3ggV/s1600-h/JanPlaid.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159567157912824386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuCdy1R11EMgQWQp4OQT1_1iFJq9zIpYy01c_A2GzBF92gTOukU-mtL053rUP7wUORs7rgIFQn-CWSiiEaWoV63dcCYjsELEOCm81k0e8mzLfx5CdFGg12DXvr74_5ID5YulS9V_Tz3ggV/s320/JanPlaid.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Spring semester just started this week, and somehow I am already buried under a pile of work! Not to mention that I have been rushing from classes to extracurriculars to work - my Metrocard is definitely getting some exercise this week!<br /><br />Anyway, I was very excited (as I'm sure all of you will be) to see that the Sartorialist has been posting street style photographs from Paris. I'm already feeling nostalgic about my trip last month - I'm craving French style and attitude! Even if I can't jet over to Paris right now, I can at least admire some fashionable French ladies from the comfort of my own dorm room, right?</div><br /><div></div><div>As a side note, I do think it is refreshing to see the young, quirky side of Parisian style (mainly in that last photo but to some degree also in the third picture). We are so used to seeing neutrals/black in classic, sophisticated shapes that it is rewarding to finally see a fuller picture of the range of styles found in this fashion capital. And while I will always adore the chic side of Paris and the iconic French woman dressed in head-to-toe black, there is something thrilling about seeing someone break out of that mold and try something completely different and even somewhat shocking.</div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-5536784970716245502008-01-20T21:04:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:18.590-05:00Project Runway Part II<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2w3lSZ43L3t15oHCakXhYkW2B4SJfc-k4yFk1zVGyz-4lg0S_9LHVtYZIJJ5bYgBl4Z8AN0PF5_pVUsaUZj9Ylcc8XV5r-9BLAHVZnx85ihKp8UPnJrzbCgLZrwrB_-rNkD2O4n0UID57/s1600-h/alison_mcqueen_320x240.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2w3lSZ43L3t15oHCakXhYkW2B4SJfc-k4yFk1zVGyz-4lg0S_9LHVtYZIJJ5bYgBl4Z8AN0PF5_pVUsaUZj9Ylcc8XV5r-9BLAHVZnx85ihKp8UPnJrzbCgLZrwrB_-rNkD2O4n0UID57/s320/alison_mcqueen_320x240.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157747121250359170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_eQmoFHdK8CcDu-PI1hQmPp0mM9Gom7DSR-sidLp8PGRhsY9_mbkZQPMkgshQ6viW79XZq565bvD-Gp4f_Jn3oGJe7jYzgcFPw-e_a6yQB69YhH_cEKZW2Sb8sU-obA7cOZjPv9Ofz1n5/s1600-h/rate_runway_03_408.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_eQmoFHdK8CcDu-PI1hQmPp0mM9Gom7DSR-sidLp8PGRhsY9_mbkZQPMkgshQ6viW79XZq565bvD-Gp4f_Jn3oGJe7jYzgcFPw-e_a6yQB69YhH_cEKZW2Sb8sU-obA7cOZjPv9Ofz1n5/s320/rate_runway_03_408.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157747125545326482" /></a><br />As a follow-up to my last post about Project Runway, I thought I would post an interesting photo to compare with Chris and Christian's avant-garde creation. Alison Kelly from Season 3 mentioned in her blog that the dress reminded her of a piece by Alexander McQueen. As we all know, Christian did work for Alexander McQueen, so some have suggested that Christian may have taken his "inspiration" from the designer piece. I posted the two photographs so that you can compare and contrast and then form your own opinions. So what do you think?Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-8000009106262426402008-01-20T14:03:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:18.847-05:00Reed Diffusers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7hMaj8JzlJVdL2nkZneVamFtKVImj52KjJdpsui-xONZL8L8KCrQq_9vPMvQEJSAgIc8a2KXF9_0B7cS3qwQ2TiSZ6ZhgXiZpydQC4jQvw2BYvbVPdtNg9kVoLXJ9FHHhnA6Z4G8JNhP/s1600-h/L_1114795.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7hMaj8JzlJVdL2nkZneVamFtKVImj52KjJdpsui-xONZL8L8KCrQq_9vPMvQEJSAgIc8a2KXF9_0B7cS3qwQ2TiSZ6ZhgXiZpydQC4jQvw2BYvbVPdtNg9kVoLXJ9FHHhnA6Z4G8JNhP/s320/L_1114795.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157637745613199218" /></a><br /><br /><br />My (very thoughtful) best friend bought me a Yankee Candle reed diffuser for my dorm room this Christmas. The idea is that the scented oil will be absorbed by the reeds and dispersed throughout the room. Since we aren't allowed to have candles in university dorm rooms (fire hazard!), this is a great alternative option. This item is available in a number of scents, including Autumn Wreath, Christmas Eve, and Sun and Sand (love it!), and it is perfectly affordable at either $10 or $19.99 depending on your choice.Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-891472908526516622008-01-19T21:28:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:19.628-05:00Project Runway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Q2-0VZL00nHU-jW671o8OhuoOo4wIMOOUnqXB34HUXGHNT1xYqdtdjaeCz83X-NzdvzMRBoMkLnX8RJFhZ5a05VK3GSu6g-cx87KyyRk0ZfA4IZbyidUuLs-McFpnWrh3mJdmjz2ooQd/s1600-h/rate_runway_03_408.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157383363290191682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Q2-0VZL00nHU-jW671o8OhuoOo4wIMOOUnqXB34HUXGHNT1xYqdtdjaeCz83X-NzdvzMRBoMkLnX8RJFhZ5a05VK3GSu6g-cx87KyyRk0ZfA4IZbyidUuLs-McFpnWrh3mJdmjz2ooQd/s320/rate_runway_03_408.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1PdDe8FIOtKEEfRM5t6RepApA9IYI1RMRk33018mBaQCahJ-t1I5GSvuBkgH3AKLcxiEbz9VWRSt7Z5fZP7BL3VyNn_dRNUpjSRYjJEd0syyfUAw1DP2FzZsizrIf2KheifTenxonb23/s1600-h/rate_runway_04_408.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157383363290191698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1PdDe8FIOtKEEfRM5t6RepApA9IYI1RMRk33018mBaQCahJ-t1I5GSvuBkgH3AKLcxiEbz9VWRSt7Z5fZP7BL3VyNn_dRNUpjSRYjJEd0syyfUAw1DP2FzZsizrIf2KheifTenxonb23/s320/rate_runway_04_408.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApSuJMWcSRmEdqwynugX2D42Sl6S3r7asj24vGBHj-AGF0GA2PcVdCdapUN7Q035yvnYmwpdstpylvs9fCZwhIK761lMcROC4qVgxV-n8AabmbnPrH0vFrwKEGnXBKjRDJzktg58MItUB/s1600-h/ep_408_292x195.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157383367585159010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApSuJMWcSRmEdqwynugX2D42Sl6S3r7asj24vGBHj-AGF0GA2PcVdCdapUN7Q035yvnYmwpdstpylvs9fCZwhIK761lMcROC4qVgxV-n8AabmbnPrH0vFrwKEGnXBKjRDJzktg58MItUB/s320/ep_408_292x195.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Winter break is quickly drawing to a close, and I find myself scrambling to fit everything in before I have to head back to school for the start of the spring semester. In particular, I made sure to find time to catch up on episodes of Project Runway that I missed while at college.</span><br /><br />I remember making a comment on here after the very first episode of the season that my favorite designer was Christian, and I am still completely behind him! With his snarky commentary on the other designers, I can't help but be reminded of Jeffrey from Season 3! Of course, Jeffrey's blend of talent and wit (plus a good dose of sarcasm) brought him all the way to the end, so maybe that combination will work for Christian too!?</span><br /><br />I also remember admiring Rami for his elegant sense of style and ability to drape fabric, but the repetitive nature of his designs seems to be getting him in trouble with the judges! I was reading a blog on the Bravo TV website written by Alison from Season 3, and here's what she had to say about Rami.<br /><br /><blockquote><em>In the music industry, a one-hit wonder is an artist generally known for only<br />one hit single. In the fashion world we call it "Rami." </em></blockquote><br />I see what she means, but then again Uli went pretty far with her flowy silk dresses in colorful prints, even after the judges continually asked her to bring more to the table. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what next week brings!<br /><span style="font-size:0;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:0;"><br /><blockquote><span style="font-size:0;"></span></blockquote><br /><blockquote><br /><p></p></blockquote></span>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-60889266296254978082008-01-15T01:07:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:20.357-05:00Inspiration: The Container Store<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBmbq8Stb-NcYaY7ksp_hmyhTB-tLmNoasVsflncLGYo4WPOZMH2bSK7SGL8X2F-KZM5vqE4EHxDuV4gZqrTCu4J2MtKDqyD2Rs5vSQmwGYPbBS_gxYF_9NT90Irh4ObZag5lDE1GIepL/s1600-h/77704.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155582874345002754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBmbq8Stb-NcYaY7ksp_hmyhTB-tLmNoasVsflncLGYo4WPOZMH2bSK7SGL8X2F-KZM5vqE4EHxDuV4gZqrTCu4J2MtKDqyD2Rs5vSQmwGYPbBS_gxYF_9NT90Irh4ObZag5lDE1GIepL/s400/77704.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsMcZWyH3yU7NYCCpKCWzPlo_iq94WeLlI4JWW_vSnrk8Iyovbn4166ZYR0qaxVKxYIVMcbB6bd3mZpT1UhztY6WBMHS4fQo-f1Ny5nXtjaxWW-jDT_0X0Wq-LQf0W1e6mGeGrKlzKxZz/s1600-h/77709.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155582891524871954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsMcZWyH3yU7NYCCpKCWzPlo_iq94WeLlI4JWW_vSnrk8Iyovbn4166ZYR0qaxVKxYIVMcbB6bd3mZpT1UhztY6WBMHS4fQo-f1Ny5nXtjaxWW-jDT_0X0Wq-LQf0W1e6mGeGrKlzKxZz/s400/77709.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEX26Efz0iScdSuCGZgw2D73p7ESSgjZmUXwElEs2BecN_Bt3XoBOQ5o4418PRjkiUYlaEwTLicc06W5T6F34VB4MGKu2IXU4D78mtasp3C9RKtAfAWukNQtCErqJXeuAV-YkZQ0xO2LAt/s1600-h/77714.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155582895819839266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEX26Efz0iScdSuCGZgw2D73p7ESSgjZmUXwElEs2BecN_Bt3XoBOQ5o4418PRjkiUYlaEwTLicc06W5T6F34VB4MGKu2IXU4D78mtasp3C9RKtAfAWukNQtCErqJXeuAV-YkZQ0xO2LAt/s400/77714.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kyKWHuup23qFfMU25f2HIKHbCqZV7cs0to_iHkYHjF9XkbRU16xShQx0CHk93xSKwNvhoxqnyiV5XydM6iaFcuoYwr_H-RmQI1Myz5p24p9OPK2J1N2sjq1pD_CmsfQfjYTLa3xKtjoH/s1600-h/BlueOfficeCubes_l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155582900114806578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kyKWHuup23qFfMU25f2HIKHbCqZV7cs0to_iHkYHjF9XkbRU16xShQx0CHk93xSKwNvhoxqnyiV5XydM6iaFcuoYwr_H-RmQI1Myz5p24p9OPK2J1N2sjq1pD_CmsfQfjYTLa3xKtjoH/s400/BlueOfficeCubes_l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />If you're anything like me, then you're probably super-organized and can find any item at a moment's notice according to your own highly-developed System. And if you're not, then maybe one of your New Year's Resolutions was to finally organize yourself so that you won't have to rummage through packed drawers to find what you need anymore.<br /><br />Either way, I highly recommend The Container Store for everything from office furniture to desk supplies to filing systems. The website will give you access to the full range of ingenious items for your home and office, but I definitely suggest paying a visit to the store if you have one near you. Every time I go in for a particular item, I walk out with a handful of other organizational supplies that I just "had to have."Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-21101423908957781742008-01-12T17:03:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:20.542-05:00PBteen Loft Furniture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUWIZwg-X6LhlRm-SH2GPmX7TBB-6K0HqreAe_eDeDGEtQTPI2l8_ptTKarPx-53cwHdQsNnSZi4ygNnhs99K1qbzBoH4Kt-J0ooQCyPlq0LERbLZsEOitgA8W6x6yfj4m_H5bA6a_sZl/s1600-h/img2l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154714324583569138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUWIZwg-X6LhlRm-SH2GPmX7TBB-6K0HqreAe_eDeDGEtQTPI2l8_ptTKarPx-53cwHdQsNnSZi4ygNnhs99K1qbzBoH4Kt-J0ooQCyPlq0LERbLZsEOitgA8W6x6yfj4m_H5bA6a_sZl/s400/img2l.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Sleep and Study Loft, $1,799</em><br /><em></em><br />Hmmm, does this photo remind you of anything? I just got the newest PBteen catalogue in the mail yesterday and was reminded of the amazing furniture at Espace-Loggia when I saw this great piece. Once again, I can definitely picture this in my 10 x 10 dorm room - stylish <em>and</em> space-saving! Maybe this means that cutting-edge European design will be more accessible to us in the U.S. sometime soon...Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-53313017058014592062008-01-12T16:37:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:21.981-05:00Style Inspiration: AnthropologieWithout a doubt, my fellow Anthro addicts will understand my obsession with the outfits section of the website. I always love to see the stylish, quirky, and girly combinations the fashionable people at Anthropologie always manage to come up with. What I find so interesting is that you don't necessarily need to buy the specific items featured in the outfits (although the pieces are so beautiful I usually find myself rushing to the store to get my hands on them!). Typically, I can find items in my closet to layer or mix in the same way the pieces in the outfit are combined to get the same feeling.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCQQAkVhH-x9S9byKhxtPIinW8wykjuEXPD1YXJcz4WdCi8Fu1S88WEbwW9MUTdLwIdHx8teg8wtujujCiudgcJmD3bX8ztXWXsttTYwZSXH2THBZ8h00677mms7VMMx1FfD_HhgeaUiO/s1600-h/010108journaldaily.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154712005301229266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCQQAkVhH-x9S9byKhxtPIinW8wykjuEXPD1YXJcz4WdCi8Fu1S88WEbwW9MUTdLwIdHx8teg8wtujujCiudgcJmD3bX8ztXWXsttTYwZSXH2THBZ8h00677mms7VMMx1FfD_HhgeaUiO/s400/010108journaldaily.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguweSiFwMY1O1KxrJJt_Sko2ZrTbQir2mmx7tqizWyuR96qJIdNraQ6BMlK8KDl2BsdxUA05-WZS8cXyHsg-78JN3M4C1hp2YMsjrdtubon4M-LO2wZOC4O2WQx_fW0w-SLsnQPBEo3Un3/s1600-h/010108volunteer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154711665998812818" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlsgrY5vacZSLByQNjX9bs_-1lem_AIWcB6OKM0kt5WChXyw57qE-3B3rmsIMy8JgAn3kvGShnAHwrh_3dB7kFHgjfntpaPxHDdrYxHglk_opFSrZzc86uZ0po1ZWARcS7LlVII3oGwsd/s400/010108seemorematinees.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhX7tdBs4i7XEOtEUQq-znwoGHDUK-wybSfKAhFtDL6RxlVgpxrJUxVsM73enxjnkToFf5XsOIxRoJB5nMOmYH_wuCvdy3Qm15hDhW2_VMwTonrFDuztrfpyWJBlSiEkdwoDvzglqfAx0G/s1600-h/010108biketowork.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154709381076211298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhX7tdBs4i7XEOtEUQq-znwoGHDUK-wybSfKAhFtDL6RxlVgpxrJUxVsM73enxjnkToFf5XsOIxRoJB5nMOmYH_wuCvdy3Qm15hDhW2_VMwTonrFDuztrfpyWJBlSiEkdwoDvzglqfAx0G/s400/010108biketowork.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1j8zD7tDjYvs7ml-bMcFsMT-zJQozN4tROfaSiw7TksEOxMAei9nAKYx6GCj1aY-f3PGL-Yu1XlVd-ikrG1UlMJT8XDGxhoLgDWOknUREEtnkXRyg8z5rLXh-YoAkn_OTPf72VWWcYpf/s1600-h/010108learntosail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154709389666145906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1j8zD7tDjYvs7ml-bMcFsMT-zJQozN4tROfaSiw7TksEOxMAei9nAKYx6GCj1aY-f3PGL-Yu1XlVd-ikrG1UlMJT8XDGxhoLgDWOknUREEtnkXRyg8z5rLXh-YoAkn_OTPf72VWWcYpf/s400/010108learntosail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZDSdC_KsFqjXZ0Hr2uv4jKECbnq0axv1fOfei1YArNICHvmLDS9KKpZg_RDBK3y7WDbYvsopNBNlFu3JyHUED8QPUvsZAhb-uA6UD48y7_dAHvG-icJUphFExeV3L0kKpuPhTevcBLqx/s1600-h/010107NewShoesBags_01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154713010323576546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZDSdC_KsFqjXZ0Hr2uv4jKECbnq0axv1fOfei1YArNICHvmLDS9KKpZg_RDBK3y7WDbYvsopNBNlFu3JyHUED8QPUvsZAhb-uA6UD48y7_dAHvG-icJUphFExeV3L0kKpuPhTevcBLqx/s400/010107NewShoesBags_01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And I just had to add this last picture, because it combines two of my favorite things - shoes and books! Plus I love the vibrant colors and vintage feeling.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-84925393272388266382008-01-08T23:30:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:22.272-05:00Bringing Paris Back HomeOne of my favorite interior design/decoration catalogues has to be Ballard Designs. I love flipping through the pages to admire the stylish rooms accented with interesting details like vintage prints and decorative items collected from world travels. I spotted this unique perspective shot from underneath the Eiffel Tower in the most recent catalogue, along with a completely adorable (and affordable!) door stop in the shape of the <em>Tour Eiffel. </em>Perfect for francophiles like me who want to bring a little bit of Paris back home to New York!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJg9JcqEp8OK2eMGxBQNw2xpifYHmPnWkj8TbLRX75ORlUueHgjPrTGMs9Zt9_B7ESmlbr64BxdqXdVmneoJb-jq2bLKr7g06Nac48QQzKl-F6O1B-7N8dCCSVfeansnIaaUaxdyM4pVu/s1600-h/WT918_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153329704436749890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJg9JcqEp8OK2eMGxBQNw2xpifYHmPnWkj8TbLRX75ORlUueHgjPrTGMs9Zt9_B7ESmlbr64BxdqXdVmneoJb-jq2bLKr7g06Nac48QQzKl-F6O1B-7N8dCCSVfeansnIaaUaxdyM4pVu/s400/WT918_1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Le Base de la Tour Eiffel Print, $279.95</em><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153333423878428242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEkNOGW4MVej9gkPKtRnKwCDpKqf0zFtMC6bhnPQ9NfNcazS4qRAGfbaFoxQ1uvlyEbWL-x3Wu3EOw69eRI8FCuT-9R8BjPBOV6uo1dZHypOB1uKIQN0-F7h0cTa0x-E9pUwzksRSLNo1/s400/AM367_1.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><em>Eiffel Tower Doorstop, $29.95</em>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-82400273222197448252008-01-07T15:11:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:22.952-05:00Trend: Chain-Link Prints<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW4t4-ZZPLGgtcqvczfwrIrYkPRRwEwbPZbZcYkrzTVhyphenhyphenMSI1_D-q5KHnvORYYVxF_n3Pw-zyo01hBavxuKjMksBdfGqOODYaicqXkroQzps5Gmh_GHL7QiWeE4XVZyrKGtEF7mePTQpd/s1600-h/br547427-00p01v01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152830195445257714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW4t4-ZZPLGgtcqvczfwrIrYkPRRwEwbPZbZcYkrzTVhyphenhyphenMSI1_D-q5KHnvORYYVxF_n3Pw-zyo01hBavxuKjMksBdfGqOODYaicqXkroQzps5Gmh_GHL7QiWeE4XVZyrKGtEF7mePTQpd/s400/br547427-00p01v01.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Silk chainlink wrap dress, $148</em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_JlBB_bNX0B2Uu4uVsm32F1Gf7QzyraeIC_SEO-atK9IemVRgIWU4PSSL7rPTl0NNE3UftNppzr8RSiw9n19Nprlpg9Q-uUacrAfaYY0dJEmDpDDO59-f75Hw9LzziukcQeYfCWBMWN7/s1600-h/br547477-01p01v01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152830195445257730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_JlBB_bNX0B2Uu4uVsm32F1Gf7QzyraeIC_SEO-atK9IemVRgIWU4PSSL7rPTl0NNE3UftNppzr8RSiw9n19Nprlpg9Q-uUacrAfaYY0dJEmDpDDO59-f75Hw9LzziukcQeYfCWBMWN7/s400/br547477-01p01v01.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Silk chainlink skirt, $78</em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152830367243949618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA8qpQdekEbUppq2Fjx-leb8xuKZ9HRr18AVCcGYtdDBPMRytNXrES2K4q5QI3sj60FCC-rgdnx-HIqS3eyiOsNw6-mh3fRzvZucDt-SkC8ukEiFbvqI1b-nn1fSPjTXgfDFda5IOoWip/s400/89433_KD3431_m_HOL07.jpg" border="0" /><em>Links-print merino cardigan, $110</em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKuOD57BFBuDBc81cyb26t8og9qFWfc0Wyt3phaHBufFUALn_bxnpTWdlN0V06cP7HHY4SuJNLX8XDiRMbtxgx8iY_E2Wny1C0cvTMcmHKHdco75hYdmUHy2xf0ihAPUoj7uL8c2qU1Rc/s1600-h/88891_WB3406_s_HOL07.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152830195445257746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKuOD57BFBuDBc81cyb26t8og9qFWfc0Wyt3phaHBufFUALn_bxnpTWdlN0V06cP7HHY4SuJNLX8XDiRMbtxgx8iY_E2Wny1C0cvTMcmHKHdco75hYdmUHy2xf0ihAPUoj7uL8c2qU1Rc/s400/88891_WB3406_s_HOL07.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Links-print silk tank dress, $140</em></p><p><em></em><br />It's 50 degrees and sunny outside in New York today, and this beautiful weather has put me in the mood to shop for spring clothing! As I was browsing the spring collections over at Banana Republic and J. Crew earlier, I couldn't help but notice one particular print that kept popping up - chain links!</p><br />What was interesting to me was how this same pattern worked so perfectly for two compeltely different styles and sensibilities. Banana Republic's classic, work-friendly wrap dresses and tailored skirts looked chic and sophisticated in this modern print. On the other hand J. Crew's cardigan and silk tank dress looked preppy and quirky in this print when casually styled with cute shorts and flats.Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-25449493648585322202008-01-05T07:33:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:23.485-05:00Interior Design for (Very) Small SpacesWhen I was in Paris, I couldn't help but notice the posters for Espace Loggia plastered throughout the metro system. I was so fascinated by the tiny rooms somehow packed with all of the necessities of home that I just had to visit the website as soon as I got home.<br /><br />The furniture is designed to fit in minuscule Parisian apartments, but my college-oriented mind imagined it in my own minuscule dorm room! Imagine being able to pack a bed, a sofa, a walk-in closet, a desk, an armchair, etc. into a 10 x 10 space, all by capitalizing on (wasted) vertical space. Does anyone else think this idea is absolutely genius?<br /><br />Unfortunately, my college does not allow me to remove the uninspiring desk and dresser set from my room (although I am planning to sneakily hide my desk chair to replace it with a new office chair!). However, I could definitely see myself furnishing a small apartment of my own with a set from Espace Loggia in the future.<br /><br /><blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgG1QEY5RVN77ixyHVIVC62JHiR0Q5o-owQE283zlXkUzznFIPYmVs3L8DA-w5Gn5ocqpBBjtKRXrFV99Sk-yZm5ywuM4IYW42TddJC5FRUb2wB2vJ3mjLR-SRp1bScm2CcfaaEkM4SON/s1600-h/JU_OGBLC.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgG1QEY5RVN77ixyHVIVC62JHiR0Q5o-owQE283zlXkUzznFIPYmVs3L8DA-w5Gn5ocqpBBjtKRXrFV99Sk-yZm5ywuM4IYW42TddJC5FRUb2wB2vJ3mjLR-SRp1bScm2CcfaaEkM4SON/s400/JU_OGBLC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151971979375138242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2B_gZyCBN6uNywk2IbqWW63ipBW49WQnRFnhMa7kSe1t1MpZf9c2wYjqV2OVPa5jcyyn8_Waqnm2WecQ4Vobx5ccxOKsWOJqfWzU6RnzTpOQe6iTbLT55uJBDi5OrbfcX0an2YnS1_MOQ/s1600-h/MOD_BSBLC.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2B_gZyCBN6uNywk2IbqWW63ipBW49WQnRFnhMa7kSe1t1MpZf9c2wYjqV2OVPa5jcyyn8_Waqnm2WecQ4Vobx5ccxOKsWOJqfWzU6RnzTpOQe6iTbLT55uJBDi5OrbfcX0an2YnS1_MOQ/s400/MOD_BSBLC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151971987965072850" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHPF6_cmyMfbQR5fLmlDITbxDaGoVudo76zwFt3ZVl0esgkqLwjszXDP336XgRWr5h3XesHpRljVwzcsPxKRjgIGxGuk3XZdANfXbskKPEquMCnB8_afDcP3WwFo6kMoHxr4G15Wilqp-/s1600-h/ATT.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHPF6_cmyMfbQR5fLmlDITbxDaGoVudo76zwFt3ZVl0esgkqLwjszXDP336XgRWr5h3XesHpRljVwzcsPxKRjgIGxGuk3XZdANfXbskKPEquMCnB8_afDcP3WwFo6kMoHxr4G15Wilqp-/s400/ATT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151971987965072866" /></a></blockquote><br /><br />P.S. The site is in French, but don't worry if you're not <em></em>francophone<em></em>. Just choose one of the four categories on the top right and click through the pictures. Enjoy!Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-15250307135672427032008-01-02T19:09:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:24.057-05:00Observations on French StyleI'm back from Paris and already missing all things French! I successfully navigated the metro system and was even able to put years of French classes into practical use. Visiting the amazing art museums located within the city was certainly one of the highlights of my trip - from the Pompidou Centre to the Musee d'Orsay to the Louvre (of course!) - I was able to see in person all of the stunning works of art that I had previously only seen in textbooks.<br /><br />Needless to say, seeing French fashion up close and personal was also an exciting aspect of my stay. I am always impressed by the impeccable style of Parisians young and old. Essential components of the "French look," if you can call it that, include knee-high leather boots, black opaque tights, casually draped scarves, and yes, lots and lots of black and dark grey, along with small bursts of accent colors. Layering is key, especially in cold weather.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3rVpCrcQsw4VMRaWGnNvrNENPyJ53IMryanSsy980-54DD4tQ0ODcuW7eXOMBvPjLx41EHMnl6Z5GWqItECXg4EnKp8SOmLm2tBBJNaXEPxVuRXT5B7qFaxE5bUw9YrsHPM_E6u2RELh/s1600-h/045rd8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151038794650867090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3rVpCrcQsw4VMRaWGnNvrNENPyJ53IMryanSsy980-54DD4tQ0ODcuW7eXOMBvPjLx41EHMnl6Z5GWqItECXg4EnKp8SOmLm2tBBJNaXEPxVuRXT5B7qFaxE5bUw9YrsHPM_E6u2RELh/s400/045rd8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8SmE1QaLUCW2gr0hsUWb2LkatbfYx5wtraKOU-J4iEcj7WPzCIegstCGRs3ApSNACeIMkVOJZkjVSFgZ5BGSRgh6_Of8EkxLD-DZJfaYgcAibleyqvKUANMH3IrZZYmzJuKIigN76nEW/s1600-h/086sz3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151038820420670882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8SmE1QaLUCW2gr0hsUWb2LkatbfYx5wtraKOU-J4iEcj7WPzCIegstCGRs3ApSNACeIMkVOJZkjVSFgZ5BGSRgh6_Of8EkxLD-DZJfaYgcAibleyqvKUANMH3IrZZYmzJuKIigN76nEW/s400/086sz3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsf5MkBqccH2-vGLSgs3vpcuOKPsYDH2Lfup5WljNID8TgM1uHpXqxwDmL42Z4yEU00UCr5WK8UyrWcjEIp4Z1V12_dzeEHKLwPavBdWI79j_o2SA_Hl_792RK4S1msZ6hXvTqgRVLgn5b/s1600-h/d1nt8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151038829010605490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsf5MkBqccH2-vGLSgs3vpcuOKPsYDH2Lfup5WljNID8TgM1uHpXqxwDmL42Z4yEU00UCr5WK8UyrWcjEIp4Z1V12_dzeEHKLwPavBdWI79j_o2SA_Hl_792RK4S1msZ6hXvTqgRVLgn5b/s400/d1nt8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Just an interesting observation - I found it so refreshing to see girls with "natural" looking hairstyles in Paris. In the U.S., the popular look seems to be either stick straight or perfectly styled, whereas the standard in France is long and wavy, deliberately unstyled.<br /><br />By the way, thanks to everyone who commented on my last post with advice and suggestions on my scrapbooking venture! I have finally gotten together all of my photos, maps, and various other papers and will officially start my project tomorrow. I will be sure to let all of you know how it goes! Plus, you can expect to see more regular posting now that I am back home for the rest of winter break. Thanks for visiting!<br /><br />Bon Annee!Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-12522135719600740442007-12-24T12:07:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:24.294-05:00Christmas Preparations and Projects<div>So I don't know about all of you, but my house is pretty hectic this morning getting ready for family parties and holiday festivities. I am proud to say that I finished all of my own gift-wrapping last night, so I'm free from most of the stressful last-minute preparations. However, as soon as the holidays are over, I need to start packing for my upcoming trip to Paris!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In the meantime, you can entertain yourself with a hilarious website that enables you to "elf" yourself by putting your own head on the body of a dancing elf! <a href="http://www.elfyourself.com/">http://www.elfyourself.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVr7MkjYMmi8wZrUj8OMb7lXY2Y9F8JGYjPLZuFXebx_MfdMfZkXnNoVIyfC6SLfwCsNN6YsYgjSBVgZxoGiTiNeWp2Y45dZswykC6OUOkrmSoW3MVMQQ_OEyJtkGC95ynPop2K3cR-JJR/s1600-h/projTravelScrapbooking0.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147591877018888434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVr7MkjYMmi8wZrUj8OMb7lXY2Y9F8JGYjPLZuFXebx_MfdMfZkXnNoVIyfC6SLfwCsNN6YsYgjSBVgZxoGiTiNeWp2Y45dZswykC6OUOkrmSoW3MVMQQ_OEyJtkGC95ynPop2K3cR-JJR/s400/projTravelScrapbooking0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am also very excited to get started on my next big project - a travel scrapbook that will finally find a home for the many, many pictures and other miscellaneous items I brought home from my trip to the Mediterranean last summer. I already made a trip to the crafts store near my home to pick up all of the necessary materials (solid and patterned papers, an album, various stickers and decorative backgrounds). If you happen to be a scrapbooker yourself, please feel free to share any helpful tips or creative ideas. I have only made two scrapbooks in the past, and this promises to be a much larger-scale project!</div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-36021587008592171992007-12-23T11:10:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:24.650-05:00Winter Coats from j. CrewI am officially home on winter break and getting excited to celebrate Christmas and enjoy some time off from school. That means that I am writing from the comfort of my own (very large!) bedroom at home, rather than a (cramped) college dorm room!<br /><br />I recently bought a new winter coat from j. Crew, so I wanted to share with you some of the beautiful and classic coats from their selection. If you are planning on purchasing a coat from j. Crew, I highly recommend choosing one that can be customized by adding a thinsulate layer. When I visited the j. Crew store, I was disappointed to see that their coats were extremely thin and not suited to the New York cold. However, when I got home and went online, I discovered that several of the coats (including the two pictured below) come with the option of thinsulate, which provides an extra layer of warmth. I purchased the double-cloth lady day coat pictured below with thinsulate, and I can vouch for the fact that it really does add warmth without adding any bulkiness.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147201863923640530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZu5kaUotEGhWnA8GndRB-rvXKuGaxo-28MUZgidQ6kSFo9VQ0LHSN_VdA8VRYOH2Y3c8JXAtyYL5F3LixP3G1nhbU9guura5nx7JJGBy-cWinbPOBgm6BuzVZ81nh0XFvJkP31l77MeYp/s400/79203_NA6656_m_HOL07.jpg" border="0" />Double-cloth lady day coat, $298 (with thinsulate, $318)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH3TxmOAR7Lz9EDxMUzxCbbEaMm3wOfazO8wW8ryMoSTCsjbhqrUgW4IstDt9rvcWreFh2qWzKgu7lHY0N7BX-8qaWSwEa3pUcmd_GXD15MIzlNu2GAb-zLy8Suc-zpQdziSyne-AVKQm/s1600-h/90884_RD6174_m_HOL07.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147201868218607842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH3TxmOAR7Lz9EDxMUzxCbbEaMm3wOfazO8wW8ryMoSTCsjbhqrUgW4IstDt9rvcWreFh2qWzKgu7lHY0N7BX-8qaWSwEa3pUcmd_GXD15MIzlNu2GAb-zLy8Suc-zpQdziSyne-AVKQm/s400/90884_RD6174_m_HOL07.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Double-cloth sybil coat, $298 (with thinsulate, $318)</p><p>By the way, I absolutely love the dark poppy color pictured above. So perfect for the holidays, but very classic at the same time!</p>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-37803850179768511242007-12-18T21:21:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:25.245-05:00Work Spaces and Inspiration BoardsSorry for my absence -- finals were keeping me busy the last couple of days. I am happy to report, however, that I am officially done with exams and will have more time for my creative projects now! With that said, my newest "obsession" is browsing the collection of photos of inspiration boards available on Flickr. I am always so impressed by the innovation and creativity evident in these work spaces, not to mention the inspiration bursting from the pictures and papers displayed on the boards themselves. Now that I have had a look at some of these gorgeous spaces, I am motivated to create my own inspiration board to brighten up my day a bit while I am studying or writing papers at my desk!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcvXKsgIte4J_Cn_W7sYrgwPskrKCoOG5arUKK4cR9uNaq7mLNomAzhusjvoHGE5aGt2JzKZxI14UyGZNdpkP_TM6GqdGtudZOQg_6-Rc-tbYft9r4YExjCfskcqdCQXuOR3ftXdUzmJT/s1600-h/356358079_18c0eeda88.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145503792768592018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcvXKsgIte4J_Cn_W7sYrgwPskrKCoOG5arUKK4cR9uNaq7mLNomAzhusjvoHGE5aGt2JzKZxI14UyGZNdpkP_TM6GqdGtudZOQg_6-Rc-tbYft9r4YExjCfskcqdCQXuOR3ftXdUzmJT/s400/356358079_18c0eeda88.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhJe-VlYuXaJSY0fxH6JhfqlRCBZir3wv95t0F1GyQ06nOa-0tMMAu_3OneWGk9HjFj4zZmlOqS4A9OrP1ut9bESP5FZLEZLEk1SZaLxv-58R-_NUxYPyJ0X6p7ZufDMVcFdKAtj6ICcD/s1600-h/538210346_b19bdc9549.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145503792768592034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhJe-VlYuXaJSY0fxH6JhfqlRCBZir3wv95t0F1GyQ06nOa-0tMMAu_3OneWGk9HjFj4zZmlOqS4A9OrP1ut9bESP5FZLEZLEk1SZaLxv-58R-_NUxYPyJ0X6p7ZufDMVcFdKAtj6ICcD/s400/538210346_b19bdc9549.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqtX0VgzSpcOsl1-vU5yYVa0xf0klEsukvmNUkGOI6-28JWZ7zE71LVfoytYQZhavFpKZuIO8DJawDtoD5s-jrX9nG0ksy54krxMhmpTqtvnD5maxRk9mHu229d3VwVSF8HUjyPPCKCfh/s1600-h/540005559_a19303ddbd.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145503792768592050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqtX0VgzSpcOsl1-vU5yYVa0xf0klEsukvmNUkGOI6-28JWZ7zE71LVfoytYQZhavFpKZuIO8DJawDtoD5s-jrX9nG0ksy54krxMhmpTqtvnD5maxRk9mHu229d3VwVSF8HUjyPPCKCfh/s400/540005559_a19303ddbd.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzqfg_grIaVOXsC4qnSnn9JS_TfYgXNTbwJ4ti0WkwXmSXIMeSuhIQltDInoc3TxDlyPocra7HYaUytW6e0z7MHjsJI4JLXuOLfcQ9HTEOxXm4Wz6hAi8VHmwmzUFJf2_nDjrqCQcJW2y/s1600-h/1337675324_fa4c927a45.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145503797063559362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzqfg_grIaVOXsC4qnSnn9JS_TfYgXNTbwJ4ti0WkwXmSXIMeSuhIQltDInoc3TxDlyPocra7HYaUytW6e0z7MHjsJI4JLXuOLfcQ9HTEOxXm4Wz6hAi8VHmwmzUFJf2_nDjrqCQcJW2y/s400/1337675324_fa4c927a45.jpg" border="0" /></a> All photos from Flickr, Inspiration Board (pool)<br /><div></div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-44368239521374481372007-12-15T18:46:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:27.161-05:00PBteen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpdQg70OIYuWrCpcwEcSHEi0wJTC1ChZGgErXvK_CM790XzeX0xNzhgdJC6HBOhsA-ToMfNvxcoBNyHgpqJtQ8j7JyGN0eFZOzssfHu-D4TW2wlG-R7PJKZH2RPybIi6cMij3aTCo7lK5/s1600-h/img12m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144350533920073666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpdQg70OIYuWrCpcwEcSHEi0wJTC1ChZGgErXvK_CM790XzeX0xNzhgdJC6HBOhsA-ToMfNvxcoBNyHgpqJtQ8j7JyGN0eFZOzssfHu-D4TW2wlG-R7PJKZH2RPybIi6cMij3aTCo7lK5/s400/img12m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I just ordered myself a new office chair from PBteen (on sale from $179 to $149, by the way). I have been searching for a functional and stylish chair to replace the standard dorm room desk chair (which is neither comfortable nor good-looking). If you're looking for new seating, PBteen has a variety of desk chairs and lounge chairs on sale right now!<br /><br /><br />Speaking of PBteen, their website is always an amazing source of design inspiration for me. I love the way they combine items to create rooms full of personality, individuality, and youthful attitude. Of course, some of the rooms on display are a bit "over-the-top," but others are impressively sophisticated and full of creative ideas ready to be incorporated into your own space.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrST_hHwg3-vBqo2wjks0Jsvu8PA3idC7X9CawRgwYFX477Gtz3XgQ8CNyTgHpvpJeLRF_yyLlzw-JPVIMQqdDt6-tLP3Bi6ScTVBCkk8wAifbKhXW20KEAgPMxAmR5KA41sLhIL0iYXb/s1600-h/img2l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144353948419074002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDrST_hHwg3-vBqo2wjks0Jsvu8PA3idC7X9CawRgwYFX477Gtz3XgQ8CNyTgHpvpJeLRF_yyLlzw-JPVIMQqdDt6-tLP3Bi6ScTVBCkk8wAifbKhXW20KEAgPMxAmR5KA41sLhIL0iYXb/s400/img2l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0BuE74vCyKtxmm2H9-HVf6H_-qnq7RWRF4_2YhDH6neth-T7tBdq_Cd7TwnjUxtj7IONRBYXrxgBVHVex8hHa1iF0U_tSwTniAV4qvI83LWjSFvZH-585JWMlle4y-j_w9Ppx5127R-7/s1600-h/img71l.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6usZejMJoVDWCtS3OPiae37gJ9tNUrjsEdUTV8BSybIH1hL5oW60OF0oC_yKPz2LwByRHH9y3mMD5cfbgjd5GdLlMU1FDNvAIZvp_7cCPLLjuFv1YgRh0Y1IkIUhVmFG7GcSi_U0Gck4/s1600-h/img71l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144353957009008626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6usZejMJoVDWCtS3OPiae37gJ9tNUrjsEdUTV8BSybIH1hL5oW60OF0oC_yKPz2LwByRHH9y3mMD5cfbgjd5GdLlMU1FDNvAIZvp_7cCPLLjuFv1YgRh0Y1IkIUhVmFG7GcSi_U0Gck4/s400/img71l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgMMkaM8uCyU1chGuO1VaE_iKwbBX8zkQ7PCIH4641xbuMSbF3qP9ZsPZJBm-D76wWJFgG1iCGfZGtEDy7focWIZCLY6gBJBG3CNHZKnv49ZOk3TYy3dSJIwwntPYIJHMFiORHadQSu2y/s1600-h/img712.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144354180347308066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgMMkaM8uCyU1chGuO1VaE_iKwbBX8zkQ7PCIH4641xbuMSbF3qP9ZsPZJBm-D76wWJFgG1iCGfZGtEDy7focWIZCLY6gBJBG3CNHZKnv49ZOk3TYy3dSJIwwntPYIJHMFiORHadQSu2y/s400/img712.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBnCNATm1hzGWLoeqRTM5u8SPi50QrpjBFg70i0_KXEAHwDbiPT82LJx1Ik13m_CxZVhf3X83jBY5AsQ4cl_WJDoV2clsKxPcN4o72MukU-5MlvdOaxj-GpOphxLssvBjAvXDl6F_e_Vj/s1600-h/img8l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144353961303975938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBnCNATm1hzGWLoeqRTM5u8SPi50QrpjBFg70i0_KXEAHwDbiPT82LJx1Ik13m_CxZVhf3X83jBY5AsQ4cl_WJDoV2clsKxPcN4o72MukU-5MlvdOaxj-GpOphxLssvBjAvXDl6F_e_Vj/s400/img8l.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOT708CO2H66_pH2t9BkeHCeWz3TGM_PqrW71RkOk8f5o4Z0ITiAQMJCwgS489hN6HUO4MlJU8ECxjSLZeOOUWFNKmLRvzDtmNZa6r_GKNQ3saOMDlHEPiSjcy4WCsY2TxgXKSQ1pr51I/s1600-h/img74l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144353961303975954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOT708CO2H66_pH2t9BkeHCeWz3TGM_PqrW71RkOk8f5o4Z0ITiAQMJCwgS489hN6HUO4MlJU8ECxjSLZeOOUWFNKmLRvzDtmNZa6r_GKNQ3saOMDlHEPiSjcy4WCsY2TxgXKSQ1pr51I/s400/img74l.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-47206893438776306212007-12-15T12:20:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:27.885-05:00Holiday Decorating: Anthropologie OrnamentsOK, so it's no secret that I am in love with Anthropologie, and their adorable holiday ornament collection makes me love this store even more! I think that what makes them so special is their slightly quirky, "hand-made" style. (Possible craft project over winter break??) Here are a few of my personal favorites, most of which happen to be on sale right now on the Anthropologie website, so be sure to check out the selection.<br /><br /><br /><br />By the way, I adore the collection of cozy sweater ornaments. How lovely would it be to decorate a Christmas tree around the theme of handknit sweaters and scarves?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaIRrj6fRAI5NI289dFDCW-5qMkW3jeyPl26a4RP_tZNYLUWxDgsNl_pWBqGcN0e5jWOoUIW6joU79BUasGrdjPji5UUrUQsn0DAbJG27ZfawCL29Z12-W0n3ULXDRL_YCZsUt9Gq9jkS/s1600-h/77617_pin_b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144252359557621634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaIRrj6fRAI5NI289dFDCW-5qMkW3jeyPl26a4RP_tZNYLUWxDgsNl_pWBqGcN0e5jWOoUIW6joU79BUasGrdjPji5UUrUQsn0DAbJG27ZfawCL29Z12-W0n3ULXDRL_YCZsUt9Gq9jkS/s400/77617_pin_b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3tizsDSkWI6wV2gE3QaxUEBJkUnJPliKflWMqxu_v45TbWsKZUVUZfUdgajs9vPeeOK1zjyEEqSoAD64SbTOcHJdTTCn52IKeRQMwF-T_2JeFxgRgCvujKhWpnSPxLMD55gwTm5Mg2m7/s1600-h/77618_blu_b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144252363852588946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3tizsDSkWI6wV2gE3QaxUEBJkUnJPliKflWMqxu_v45TbWsKZUVUZfUdgajs9vPeeOK1zjyEEqSoAD64SbTOcHJdTTCn52IKeRQMwF-T_2JeFxgRgCvujKhWpnSPxLMD55gwTm5Mg2m7/s400/77618_blu_b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdn_4-pzPM2br1ohyphenhyphenhVbgr-G5ORizdLrbwtD8ahlSBuZ0S0wDykeX7wU62BjMQarFIx_jNmmxo-MOYkjswgKVZAVTdpPzQ8WIfrGUeSgSVHtpYtBOVn9g8ZfbomhjqBVcJR8XnFCyfGhS9/s1600-h/77639_cre_b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144252368147556258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdn_4-pzPM2br1ohyphenhyphenhVbgr-G5ORizdLrbwtD8ahlSBuZ0S0wDykeX7wU62BjMQarFIx_jNmmxo-MOYkjswgKVZAVTdpPzQ8WIfrGUeSgSVHtpYtBOVn9g8ZfbomhjqBVcJR8XnFCyfGhS9/s400/77639_cre_b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6XbB5-BGQj_v39jhtTuofMkVpkJOQza07K-lrwxUnGiDleA6q2rhWQZUMqMrTjEptob43EyLAYQF4B5PjkGcBaDnxsLbj9hIXwXHJXSZRUml751BWpSopZf1sBrfJDn35XBx8mFpMBJU/s1600-h/770718_aqu_b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144252368147556274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6XbB5-BGQj_v39jhtTuofMkVpkJOQza07K-lrwxUnGiDleA6q2rhWQZUMqMrTjEptob43EyLAYQF4B5PjkGcBaDnxsLbj9hIXwXHJXSZRUml751BWpSopZf1sBrfJDn35XBx8mFpMBJU/s400/770718_aqu_b.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647474296553670195.post-86164674387470665082007-12-13T20:25:00.000-05:002008-12-12T01:33:28.392-05:00Holiday DecoratingHere are some creative ideas for holiday parties and decorations, all courtesy of Real Simple (if you're not already a subscriber, I highly recommend this magazine). I was impressed to see that all of these suggestions are not only smart and inventive but also fairly easy to put together in a short amount of time.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXzfw_VB1j0QCwLfTDPYcM-hvz-QEWWlUU0ruF6VPXe5y8_axYhKB_ex0PY31cayo97JbFHYTaKFa2kzOoqRCeIA0YTUf32SmbJ6MnT8vFYKoiA3aNkaBcm58s9rxJd-xjhItkWc6t78D/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143634193504642914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXzfw_VB1j0QCwLfTDPYcM-hvz-QEWWlUU0ruF6VPXe5y8_axYhKB_ex0PY31cayo97JbFHYTaKFa2kzOoqRCeIA0YTUf32SmbJ6MnT8vFYKoiA3aNkaBcm58s9rxJd-xjhItkWc6t78D/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a> Using craft stencils to write a festive holiday message on the wall.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeDtUMEueOc8lxPdFxAnYFcczo1meO5muiDX_tyHLow11IKYAUwhsGpTawLVqYoUFo1yy7aO3Kw_8H5C62SVSHo-bDMk-0SoxYOLQYTNhILFfBMGztbtctvP4Xi8Whz4meO_LTaHchoBZ/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143633952986474322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeDtUMEueOc8lxPdFxAnYFcczo1meO5muiDX_tyHLow11IKYAUwhsGpTawLVqYoUFo1yy7aO3Kw_8H5C62SVSHo-bDMk-0SoxYOLQYTNhILFfBMGztbtctvP4Xi8Whz4meO_LTaHchoBZ/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a> Replacing traditional placemats with whiteboards to entertain your guests.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPVF4CsQhxUpBCTKvtnE7PnGytaaTEqFAmERFTzw2RBI9ZZ0SkkoOSMzVVVkDIG58RQxc0pNEH8ZATqtkYYeNkV6ZoBSkRESnEBJu0gsoLwgEmhErNnrhhxamHL4UgbCc0gpSjytMeMW3/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143634807684966258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPVF4CsQhxUpBCTKvtnE7PnGytaaTEqFAmERFTzw2RBI9ZZ0SkkoOSMzVVVkDIG58RQxc0pNEH8ZATqtkYYeNkV6ZoBSkRESnEBJu0gsoLwgEmhErNnrhhxamHL4UgbCc0gpSjytMeMW3/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a> Making a mobile/hanging ceiling art out of wooden craft hoops.</div><div></div><div>Be sure to share your own creative holiday decorating ideas. I'm always looking for more inspiration!<br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Ceci n'est pas une blogger.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04710740348123284784noreply@blogger.com2