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Conan O'Brien said this on his final episode of the Tonight Show on January 22, 2010 and I think it brought chills to everyone watching... because it is so true! :)  See his "final" words below!

I have a secret...

Ok, its absolutely not a secret to the people who know me best, but to those who do not know me well -- I don't cook... at all -- BUT I have a secret obsession with kitchen gadgets!  I also have a secret obsession with food [yummy and pretty food] so you would think I would want to become a cook!  I have made a few meals in my life (yes, I could probably count how many times on my left hand)... and each of those times have been successful with lots of compliments from my friends -- however, the process was just painful.  It always started the same way -- I would be at the grocery store calling my mom (every 5 seconds) and asking where I could find a certain ingredient (because who has ever heard of a bay leaf before??)... and usually ended with me frantically sitting next to the oven in fear that I was going to overcook or burn the food!  I am not sure where my lack of love for cooking came from as my mom is an excellent cook... (I think my sister got that gene, not me)!  However, I have decided that if I had this pretty gadget below, I would definitely be more interested in cooking!

Only 4 of these exist! Designed by the {Pioneer Woman} for a giveaway!
She is giving away two of these THIS week... Wish me luck! :)

Disclaimer: I can cook anything that goes in the microwave! I can also make awesome dips that don't involve ovens!  And... I love to bake (just don't do it often enough)! :)

Fashion Week Favorites

Now that Fashion Week has officially concluded and I have had time to search through many of the collections presented on the runway for Fall 2011, here are a few of my favorites :)

Of course I have to start with Marc Jacobs since he is one of my favorite designers! I used to be so in love with his items (specifically shoes and handbags) that I would talk about him by his first name only (as if we were good friends)! This often caused some confusion since I actually do have a good friend by the name of Mark... at times I had to remind people that "no... my real friend Mark does not design amazing shoes... it's my other friend Marc!" of course! :)

Marc by Marc Jacobs

 Marc Jacobs

Another favorite designer showing off fabulous color and proving that red lips go with anything!

Diane von Furstenberg

I think my favorite styles to look at were all the fun and fancy dresses on the runways!  Here are a few of my favorites... wish I had a place to wear all of these looks to! *Love the first dress so much!

Tibi

Badgley Mischka

And a little bit more of my everyday style (kind of)... a very detailed layering look with floral dresses, cozy knits and printed jackets! Perfect for fall! Love, Love, Love!

Alice + Olivia

You can view the rest of the Fashion Week images {here} or {here}!  Enjoy!

You've Got Mail...

from STARBUCKS! :)  I absolutely love Starbucks and their amazing iced lattes!  No one out there makes them as yummy as they do!  I don't drink Starbucks on a daily basis like I used to, but when I get a craving for one, I always treat myself!  Like today!  However, did you know that you can  treat other people to Starbucks with a cute e-gift card from their website?  I learned about this a few weeks ago when my SABF (Starbucks Addicted Best Friend) Brittany posted it on her Facebook page!  I absolutely love the idea and what a fun way to surprise someone for no reason when they go check their email!  I think I will send a few gift cards out today! Check it out... 

{Starbucks eGift}

Fab 5 Friday: Week 1

In honor of loving everything about Fridays, I have decided to start a weekly series called "Fab Five Friday" where I post 5 fabulous things I love that week! Hope you enjoy... :)

♥ happy people

♥ chunky gold bracelet

♥ a fabulous closet

♥ hair "knots"

♥ marc jacobs laptop case

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Flip Flops and Mojitos

Today is my favorite day of the year -- the first warm day in the middle of winter!  A lovely 64 degree day allowed me to exchange my boots for flip flops (love)!  I'm off to get a mojito and enjoy the nice evening before it gets cold out again!  xxoo!

Just Dreaming About...

P A R I S. Everyone who knows me well knows that it is my dream to go to Paris... and I was reminded of that dream today when I checked my blogs stats -- someone from Paris looked at my blog!! :)  One day this will be me in the photo below... one day (very, very) soon! :)

I wish I knew the Photographer of this AMAZING photo... but I don't!  Found it on {Pinterest}

Pillows that Talk

I have always had a slight obsession with decorative pillows... and the cute pillows below are no exception!  This winter I was at a party in NYC and the hosts had this cute pillow that had a "love" story written on it and it definitely caught my eye... since then I have seen pillows with letters, words, quotes, etc on them everywhere!  I'm a huge fan of the "scrabble" pillows that can spell out anything you want! :)

"Words with Pillows" :)

{Etsy}

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The nerd in me loves this!

"I know" :)

{Etsy}

BHLDN: By Anthropologie

BHLDN (pronounced "beholden") was launched today by the creative and talented people at {Anthropologie} (or Urban Outfitters, Inc)!  This online boutique features wedding gowns, party dresses, shoes and accessories! I love this concept because years ago I had mentioned to my family that Anthropologie definitely needs a wedding boutique and a place where you can register for all of their home items!  Part 1... now available!

Of course I was on the {BHLDN} website first thing this am (yes, before my super crazy Monday started at 6:30 am) and here are some of my favorites below!

I have always loved short wedding dresses!

I think I might even purchase one of their party dresses for some upcoming wedding events! :)

And check out what they added to their website -- a place for you to create your own mood board with all your favorite items that you love on their website (kind of like {pinterest})!  Such a great idea since wedding inspiration boards are so popular!  Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I have a Valentine!  Actually TWO Valentine's :)  My Dad sent me flowers at work with a cute card that said "You will ALWAYS be my Valentine" and my Mom bought me the cute {red jeans} I was loving!  I guess this blog thing is working out in my favor already ;)  Thank you guys - I love you!

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PS. Don't these look really yummy?

PPS. Happy Birthday to my friends, James and Jackie! :)

A Short North Photo Shoot

Today I had fun in the Short North taking photos of my friend who is starting a blog this week!  She had this super creative idea for her blog banner... and I think the photos came out awesome! While I was pretty happy that it warmed up to 40 degrees today, it was still chilly after about 20 minutes outside!  Therefore, I decided I need to have my sister make me the items below... asap! :)

{1st and 2nd Picture found here)

Below are my favorite pictures from the day! There were hundreds of great shots (638 to be exact) so I can't wait to see which photos she uses for her blog!

Currently Obsessing Over: Red Jeans

I think I need to buy a pair of red jeans this spring!  I have started seeing many pictures online and in magazines with different people wearing these fun colored jeans... and I am officially adding them to my shopping list....right now! :) PS. I really hope that my Mom and Mama read this post since they have told me many times about the red pants I had as a child and refused to wear... sorry for the tantrums, you should have tried pairing them with some classic stripes, plaids or neutral sweaters, and maybe I would have been more open to the idea earlier in my life! xxoo!

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