Archive for February, 2014

STYLE

3 More Ways to Wear That Buffalo Check Shirt…

3 More Ways to Wear That Buffalo Check Shirt…

Again with the buffalo check shirt! What can I say? It’s one of my faves, and I love finding different ways to style it. Here are 3 more to add to the previous bajillion  🙂 Here, I swapped the solid vest in this look for a thicker crew neck sweater. […]

February 28, 2014 × 0 comments

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Two Sweaters and a Puffer

Two Sweaters and a Puffer

Some days I want to be warm, but A.) I just don’t feel like wearing a coat, and B.) I might need to be able to shed or replace layers at a moment’s notice to roll with Atlanta’s unpredictable temperature shifts. This two- sweaters-and-a-puffer look met both needs. Plus, everything […]

February 26, 2014 × 4 comments

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Quick Tip: Stationery Organization

Quick Tip: Stationery Organization

This is a quick, easy, and most importantly, pretty way to organize lots of stationery in a relatively small space: Simply stack each type of card with its matching envelope, and secure with a length of ribbon. (I picked up this gray gingham from the $1 bin at Michael’s and […]

February 24, 2014 × 6 comments

STYLE

Black, Red, Camel, and Bows

Black, Red, Camel, and Bows

A few things here: – My hair told me that if I don’t get to the salon soon, it’s going without me. Hence the hat. – It wasn’t until I was seated under the bright lights at my orthodontist’s that I realized the bows on this shirt are actually “blue” […]

February 21, 2014 × 5 comments

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Soft, Smooth Skin in 3 Quick & Easy Steps

Soft, Smooth Skin in 3 Quick & Easy Steps

I’m a huge fan of using natural oils as beauty products! They’re usually hypoallergenic, fairly inexpensive, and readily available in organic form. Plus, I think of it as going straight to the source, rather than spending tons of money on products made with only minute amounts* of the beneficial ingredients. Here […]

February 19, 2014 × 4 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear Plaid and Gingham

2 Ways to Wear Plaid and Gingham

With cable knit and jeans: Jacket: Anthropologie (also worn in this post and this one) Turtleneck sweater: J Crew (styled differently here) Gingham shirt: Ralph Lauren Boys’ Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Boots: Ecco Sunglasses: Ray-Ban With a skirt and ribbed tights: Coat: Tommy Hilfiger (worn with white here […]

February 17, 2014 × 0 comments

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Red, Camel, and Gray

Red, Camel, and Gray

Blazer and Pants (dressed down here and in a different color here): J Crew  Sweater: Banana Republic (also worn in this post and this one) Scarf: Burberry Boots: Ecco Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  

February 14, 2014 × 2 comments

FOOD

Chicken and Peppers

Chicken and Peppers

The “cookbook” I use most often is a binder where I keep tear-outs of recipes from magazines and old books. I’ve been making this version of a chicken and peppers recipe for the longest, and since the original recipe has been in the binder for years and years, I have no idea […]

February 12, 2014 × 6 comments

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Navy, Camel, and Gray

Navy, Camel, and Gray

Despite having happy-hued trousers; jeans in different cuts, washes, and colors; and even some skirts and dresses* in my closet, I always find myself reaching for the same few pairs of skinny jeans all. the. time. It makes no sense, and I must do better. Step 1: Wear skirts more […]

February 10, 2014 × 4 comments

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Books: Fashion Box

Books: Fashion Box

I find style inspiration all over the place: magazines; art and interior design/decor; old tv shows (Y’all already know the Cosby’s were very fashion forward, and if I could have just one pair of the perfect high waist flare jeans Thelma wore on Good Times…); Pinterest (of course); blogs (of course, […]

February 7, 2014 × 0 comments

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Hub on the Blog: Vanilla Caramel Cafe’ Latte

Hub on the Blog: Vanilla Caramel Cafe’ Latte

I’m a girl who loooves her tea, but I have to say that the hub is pulling me over to the coffee dark side with the yummy lattes he’s been making for me lately 🙂 All ingredient measurements are approximations. This is for two reasons: Typically, I’m somewhere chillin’, happily […]

February 5, 2014 × 2 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear a Chambray Shirt and Leggings

2 Ways to Wear a Chambray Shirt and Leggings

Very, very casually styled: Denim Jacket: Levi’s (dressed up a bit in this post) Chambray Shirt: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Leggings: Old Navy (worn with a cropped trench here) Hat: Lacoste Boots: Steve Madden A little less casually styled: Blazer, Sweater, and Scarf: J Crew Boots: Ecco Sunglasses: Ray-Ban […]

February 3, 2014 × 0 comments