tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43821289918325017532024-03-05T06:24:47.373-05:00A Pie in the SkyeSkyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-20404768989670218662012-02-08T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-08T08:00:13.705-05:00Foodie Fix<center>Typically, the Food Network serves as background noise while I clean or catch up on my blog reading, but this past weekend, one simple recipe caught my eye.</center><br />
<center>Avocado Toast is extremely simple to make, and it's a delicious, inexpensive and relatively healthy appetizer or snack. I've made it twice since Sunday and I'm hooked! All you need for a single serving is a ripe avocado, 2 slices of wheat bread, olive oil, salt and pepper.</center><br />
<center>To make, halve a ripe avocado and pull the seed out. In the meantime, toast 2 slices of wheat bread.</center><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuL8Am04f4XSFQ-Fj5Eg2j_ehtzaUNN7wMOLZYMs70sKpquuBg9bAXS4WzsfeYRQeerR01VOCx-riH9JRGNrhgV41GOd12M02NYE0OJVeDvoworbAkDQoHY6LVILHu3DOkKgeLCK1gEGn5/s1600/av4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuL8Am04f4XSFQ-Fj5Eg2j_ehtzaUNN7wMOLZYMs70sKpquuBg9bAXS4WzsfeYRQeerR01VOCx-riH9JRGNrhgV41GOd12M02NYE0OJVeDvoworbAkDQoHY6LVILHu3DOkKgeLCK1gEGn5/s400/av4.jpg" /></a></div>Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-24558255705584628532012-02-06T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-06T08:00:06.556-05:00Retail Therapy<center>Accomplishing my three San Fran goals was a big FAIL. I did, however, manage to snap this pretty pic of the Bay Bridge...</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AzYKpdIWu1Td3IQFiHJ50ZuhyphenhyphenS-Mw6zGcIXdvNl6akptYVL40JOa1RxWNJS1-jcAkLVbfojq97ugzcZ4vhybBSH3aQkIE47nnkr7rfHAJwJbAe9atlMK4fheKwAc_hO0NM2Oba2UNRTp/s1600/baybridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AzYKpdIWu1Td3IQFiHJ50ZuhyphenhyphenS-Mw6zGcIXdvNl6akptYVL40JOa1RxWNJS1-jcAkLVbfojq97ugzcZ4vhybBSH3aQkIE47nnkr7rfHAJwJbAe9atlMK4fheKwAc_hO0NM2Oba2UNRTp/s400/baybridge.jpg" /></a></div><center>...and had a delicious breakfast at Perry's by the water</center><br />
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<center>Today's post focuses on one of my favorite things: shopping. My burning question is this: when looking to get your retail fix online, which e-tailers are go-tos for affordable, of-the-moment styles?</center><br />
<center>I typically gravitate towards <b><a href="http://www.lulus.com/">Lulu's</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.forever21.com">F21</a></b>, but recently discovered both <b><a href="http://www.tobi.com/">Tobi</a></b> and <b><a href="https://stitchedandadorned.com/">Stitched & Adorned</a></b>.</center><br />
<center>Which stores do you hit up on the web? Inquiring minds want to know!</center><br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-61462877636286036952012-02-01T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-01T08:00:03.572-05:00If You're Going to San Francisco..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXy3hsmE5RfWk3cSTkNEtA26RufLbvfrhYO44qwO-g23hyphenhyphenSrdbGbSdtj1PqWpk9rAa1umIKaGDr4hu9QlmNPgUWhiMGCIuRCyRt2VtFKugnb9XQTjlvodnHUfrz_Zhvn8xc1f07XRqnbEc/s1600/San+Fran.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXy3hsmE5RfWk3cSTkNEtA26RufLbvfrhYO44qwO-g23hyphenhyphenSrdbGbSdtj1PqWpk9rAa1umIKaGDr4hu9QlmNPgUWhiMGCIuRCyRt2VtFKugnb9XQTjlvodnHUfrz_Zhvn8xc1f07XRqnbEc/s400/San+Fran.jpg" /></a></div><center>I'm busy packing for an early flight (and watching Dance Moms shh!,) but I wanted to check in to let you know I'm alive.</center><br />
<center>I have three goals for this very short trip and it's not surprising at all that two of them have to do with food!</center><br />
<center>1. Ride a trolley</center><br />
<center>2. Get a Red Velvet cupcake at Sprinkles (I've craved them since I spent a semester in LA 5 years ago!)</center><br />
<center>3. Get a protein style burger and animal style fries at In N Out</center><br />
<center>...Maybe I'll even wear some flowers in my hair ;-)</center><br />
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<center>{image 1 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83435168/travel-photography-golden-gate-bridge?ref=sr_gallery_31&sref=&ga_search_query=san+francisco&ga_order=undefined&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_removeLocation=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">via</a>, image 2 <a href="http://pinterest.com/">via</a>}</center>Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-5494689775770575462012-01-30T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-30T08:00:11.867-05:00On the Bright Side<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ16Xs6rzwMO99qZeo4DY6o9zOU_5_4aZw4krKX2WQn1PxYt5LHzJScJZRK9TDWp_sjIV5RDI8NAckrNsQ3E22XcFzgfjDtvWb5bzqz4rhiiiDdnbZ6_1kKK2GNtXolCF9rC5O3xtDVAV/s1600/mondays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ16Xs6rzwMO99qZeo4DY6o9zOU_5_4aZw4krKX2WQn1PxYt5LHzJScJZRK9TDWp_sjIV5RDI8NAckrNsQ3E22XcFzgfjDtvWb5bzqz4rhiiiDdnbZ6_1kKK2GNtXolCF9rC5O3xtDVAV/s400/mondays.jpg" /></a></div><center>Mondays are rough, anyway you slice it. You're back on the grind at work and the weekend is out of reach. It's not all gloom and doom, though! Here are some things getting me through this week:</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBw6E5gpktKaLFoVxggPWnZOFH9JL-XHZdwLdR9BXT2q9R0-XhXLAbmiSAIZ7jprfgbsTUvSh3XcMhRjvNPNssE5cfPps4XYQmAlNf7ljKPL3BxgLQDJNlfz55UbL0vTDgnMHO9VHSnOv/s1600/glasses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBw6E5gpktKaLFoVxggPWnZOFH9JL-XHZdwLdR9BXT2q9R0-XhXLAbmiSAIZ7jprfgbsTUvSh3XcMhRjvNPNssE5cfPps4XYQmAlNf7ljKPL3BxgLQDJNlfz55UbL0vTDgnMHO9VHSnOv/s400/glasses.jpg" /></a></div><center>{picking up my new <a href="http://www.seeeyewear.com/index.aspx">glasses</a>}</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYSrVnAOOTza8cFcKbky0Vwf27GaXmPwO9tXZp68tmJ05nRBP4jRfKVEpsTZT9TBNvEHumAvL0N1zmSbVnrbkt-bA73StYW7LQVbAZ9a4bgwozoQtd1RR67Qt6cn_63VYxF6ZgPwjl3K3/s1600/sanfran.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYSrVnAOOTza8cFcKbky0Vwf27GaXmPwO9tXZp68tmJ05nRBP4jRfKVEpsTZT9TBNvEHumAvL0N1zmSbVnrbkt-bA73StYW7LQVbAZ9a4bgwozoQtd1RR67Qt6cn_63VYxF6ZgPwjl3K3/s400/sanfran.jpg" /></a></div><center>{a trip to San Francisco on Wednesday}</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof_R2C8KsK2McTi_MPLBmyw-kXfZOQ_BJWi5F_2cI96qFJROeYzSc8N_7Vp6FANyg9JGplfy015z3JYfwG7ag_R9fiSkH_dMPEK1jWTdAE8mvOvHuB8UgCeQHV638m4bfdBrThymqRbT7/s1600/Cadbury+Eggs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="332" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof_R2C8KsK2McTi_MPLBmyw-kXfZOQ_BJWi5F_2cI96qFJROeYzSc8N_7Vp6FANyg9JGplfy015z3JYfwG7ag_R9fiSkH_dMPEK1jWTdAE8mvOvHuB8UgCeQHV638m4bfdBrThymqRbT7/s400/Cadbury+Eggs.jpg" /></a></div><center>{Cadbury Mini Eggs, some of my favorite candy that's already on shelves ahead of Easter}</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnLWZaQAMy5nWEalWg9uWFW-gFT3iJgqag69iIQqy0j6xN2aptQdVOwXt-aLs0G_5fNeguH9PN4-Ipl3B_KxGDq_fnQQoh2fVwIh_Ce5G2Ps5WSicMzIstpmAk-aTbZRcyEx74tPoMXMC/s1600/beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnLWZaQAMy5nWEalWg9uWFW-gFT3iJgqag69iIQqy0j6xN2aptQdVOwXt-aLs0G_5fNeguH9PN4-Ipl3B_KxGDq_fnQQoh2fVwIh_Ce5G2Ps5WSicMzIstpmAk-aTbZRcyEx74tPoMXMC/s400/beach.jpg" /></a></div><center>{a planned summer beach getaway}</center><br />
<center><i>What's getting YOU through the week?</i></center><br />
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<center>{images 1,2,3 and 5 via <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/skyekm/">Pinterest</a></b>. Image #4 <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3PDpTnNo3mWuNbVyH2P7QYw8MU_XPuqIgfE75cVgR14j68OP5p6TYjdOlFYxnCTpHAcouydKoE7ar816ayexYkvHM8JPFwY6EbfvtJI0dO6xNtQOrVxIBgaCS08eOr6ez6jGW88gEXupx/s640/Cadbury+Eggs.jpg">via</a>}</center>Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-18461230440671919552012-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-26T08:00:00.701-05:00Pretty Polished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPFDL_2ovphUybm2BlL0mqPUF9jXa0KZ406wTb3nkCvTDmlEMrF_j3GnRO_XUOz23aqZ2mbYKDPRTfqeQZMm_FEcz2WLL287jEuT1msKrQ5JRjRdysMpcgux2H-OOxDXF7IL4fhR4qrfG/s1600/Essie+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPFDL_2ovphUybm2BlL0mqPUF9jXa0KZ406wTb3nkCvTDmlEMrF_j3GnRO_XUOz23aqZ2mbYKDPRTfqeQZMm_FEcz2WLL287jEuT1msKrQ5JRjRdysMpcgux2H-OOxDXF7IL4fhR4qrfG/s400/Essie+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><center>{Navigate Her, A Crewed Interest, To Buy or Not to Buy, Tour de Finance, Ole Caliente & Orange, It's Obvious!}</center><br />
<center>While I'm itching to wear warm weather clothing (bright skinnies and neon wedges are currently topping my list!) new nail polish shades have also been catching my eye as of late.</center><br />
<center>Being an <b><a href="http://www.essie.com/">Essie</a> </b>devotee, I'm loving their spring line, 'Navigate Her,' especially the punchy pink 'Tour de Finance.' The best part about this new lineup of 6 pretty hues? You don't have to wait until spring to see them on your fingers! The line hits shelves next month. Inspired by "ambitious, self-made women," the colors are perfect for perking up dreary winter days.</center><br />
<center>Which shade will you be running out to scoop up?</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF34hn_lqgRV4zF8AkdJgOexYINoMjtIJG61BC3ZbXXMfTz18WOFYNgAkg1dSc7Y9qy2qZ6Gg0JnRbN50h8lumQpE6F6vVQcucaOD3zs6jIVCognL0qoHhKiDWKw033aVYUk2RNkNxhV-b/s1600/polish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF34hn_lqgRV4zF8AkdJgOexYINoMjtIJG61BC3ZbXXMfTz18WOFYNgAkg1dSc7Y9qy2qZ6Gg0JnRbN50h8lumQpE6F6vVQcucaOD3zs6jIVCognL0qoHhKiDWKw033aVYUk2RNkNxhV-b/s400/polish.jpg" /></a></div><center>{Currently sporting Essie's Really Red and Tart Deco}</center><br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-86079370474278732782012-01-24T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-24T08:00:16.891-05:00On the Road Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ea9uv3YO_bJCZL0zTIOhgy7WqLp6Ul2fatLL0JwOsAYnUBP7xcW6YF2GNCh4iY4cr-GQplFx1e5L7-3fR1vOYjiP9Q10QwmOC64McLAX1gk0w9HWXtanrBkuDfJVr2TOi1f_nbijcWNZ/s1600/dos+caminos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ea9uv3YO_bJCZL0zTIOhgy7WqLp6Ul2fatLL0JwOsAYnUBP7xcW6YF2GNCh4iY4cr-GQplFx1e5L7-3fR1vOYjiP9Q10QwmOC64McLAX1gk0w9HWXtanrBkuDfJVr2TOi1f_nbijcWNZ/s400/dos+caminos.jpg" /></a></div><center>{a delicious lunch of guac + chips and veggie tacos at Dos Caminos in NYC on Friday}</center><br />
<center>I'm doing so much traveling sans my personal netbook this winter that it's hard to keep up here! To the girls who post everyday: I salute you! It's no small feat to find the time between work and a social life!</center><br />
<center>Anyway, a question was posed on another blog today about purse essentials. It got me thinking about work-related travel essentials, as I'm doing so much jet setting as of late. Other than my iPhone, I've decided that the below are must-haves when on the road.</center><br />
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<center>1. a roomy, sturdy, all-season <a href="http://handbags.dooney.com/search#?p=KK&srid=S3-USESD02&lbc=dooney&ts=ajax&pw=Large%20Tote&uid=72866962&isort=score&view=grid&w=Large%20Shopper&rk=1"><b>tote</b></a> to hold everything from a laptop, to magazines, to plane snacks</center><br />
<center>2. <a href="http://www.chapstick.com/"><b>Chapstick</b></a>. With travel comes dehydration, and no other lip balm compares to the original</center><br />
<center>3. for some reason, I'm always freezing on the train from Boston to New York. Planes can be quite chilly too. You can't go wrong with a <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_scarf_gloves&ProductID=1000033651&VariantID="><b>colorful scarf in a fun pattern</b></a></center><br />
<center>4. when you're running around, cozy flats are a lifesaver</center><br />
<center>what do you make sure to bring on the road?</center><br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-39644364500499264582012-01-18T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-18T08:00:13.380-05:00Hump Day Inspo<center>Words of wisdom to get you through the week..</center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAC0doCHDMVY4s6tYJsAP1krFq59RBM9uhxcIibMIkRwDaKm5oCAw1U3Z1UHhzv7lzmT4WeAgCNJ3UJ1vguJCWJsmGcf5qQRxACoCfb20zrY6LSi5Mvy5Fhqruuj6Twko9BtuVtR1qPYh/s1600/115967759124486695_nnCpXEG0_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="238" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAC0doCHDMVY4s6tYJsAP1krFq59RBM9uhxcIibMIkRwDaKm5oCAw1U3Z1UHhzv7lzmT4WeAgCNJ3UJ1vguJCWJsmGcf5qQRxACoCfb20zrY6LSi5Mvy5Fhqruuj6Twko9BtuVtR1qPYh/s400/115967759124486695_nnCpXEG0_c.jpg" /></a></div><center>{image via <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>}</center><br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-83015850719112100112012-01-16T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-16T09:37:01.890-05:00Lazy Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4OwIIf_BdzsuQ16MzTSJiSlYfOZKCTM2hRlCYO3w7as6CjPMyMf82u7u6npqaBwCpZ6uxuoqj4Tb6PDsOuP_bjHCi_YWUUd5BIY0h9r6QiR88ZxFK21Ro0ihHPnUNZhiVo0EHT6m9Yg6/s1600/Lazy+Weekend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4OwIIf_BdzsuQ16MzTSJiSlYfOZKCTM2hRlCYO3w7as6CjPMyMf82u7u6npqaBwCpZ6uxuoqj4Tb6PDsOuP_bjHCi_YWUUd5BIY0h9r6QiR88ZxFK21Ro0ihHPnUNZhiVo0EHT6m9Yg6/s400/Lazy+Weekend.jpg" /></a></div><center>This past weekend was one of the laziest in memory. I was drained from the week and my couch and a big, warm blanket was much more appealing than putting on my warmest layers to face the 10 degree weather.</center><br />
<center>I took the downtime to dig through my closet to uncover <a href="http://www.rocketdog.com/ae/restofworld/view-all/sheriff-distressed-fabric/invt/sheriffdf/"><b>super comfy cowboy boots</b></a> to bring on a trip to Nashville in June, finally finish Mindy Kaling's hilarious <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Hanging-Without-Other-Concerns/dp/0307886263"><b>new book</b></a> (a must-read!), dig into a stack of magazines I've been accumulating, do some web browsing on my pink netbook, and drink plenty of lemon water (a New Year's resolution.)</center><br />
<center>Here's to a productive week!</center>Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-51907109007136891582012-01-13T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-15T22:49:53.690-05:00Bright Light City<center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUNxZd_54NK95oIQoOyQzOtORyZEFPomPy4P1YWXJTKxXQ0-ND2QHeGhFIvNNQlpaW2mfQv_123XReGn0BZDiVkBbO6ne7nQy44h4kpCa1sklS8TKmyp4GkhvbSjrg1Fg_XNvFqm5l20L/s1600/shoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUNxZd_54NK95oIQoOyQzOtORyZEFPomPy4P1YWXJTKxXQ0-ND2QHeGhFIvNNQlpaW2mfQv_123XReGn0BZDiVkBbO6ne7nQy44h4kpCa1sklS8TKmyp4GkhvbSjrg1Fg_XNvFqm5l20L/s400/shoes.jpg" /></a></div></center><br />
<center>A picture perfect opportunity to show shoe love inside The Cosmopolitan hotel</center><br />
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<center>TGIF! What a crazy busy week it's been. I mentioned in my last post that I'd be spending the week in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, and I'm finally back home after several days spent in the dessert and a red eye flight that's caused my sleeping and eating patterns to spiral totally out of whack.</center><br />
<center>Luckily, in between long hours logged at a trade show, we were able to fit some fun into our trip. It was my fourth time being in Vegas, and the city grows on me a little with each visit.</center><br />
<center>With highs in the 60's it was too cold for the pool, but it didn't stop us from taking in the scene.</center><br />
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<center>We checked out the sleepy lions at the MGM Grand</center><br />
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<center>Contemplating riding the roller coaster at the New York New York hotel and casino</center><br />
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<center>Scallops at Wolgang Puck's Spago inside Caesar's Palace</center><br />
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<center>One of the highlights of the trip was getting to <a href="http://fremontstreetflightline.com/">zipline</a> high above the crowd across Freemont street in Old Vegas. You MUST do it if you're in sin city!</center><br />
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<center>Have a fab weekend!</center><br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-85642980934158914372012-01-09T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-15T22:44:55.459-05:00Spring Style Fever<center>If I made a 2012 style resolution, it would be to integrate more bright colors into my wardrobe. Whether it's because it goes with everything, it's flattering, or a combination of both, my closet is filled with black.</center><br />
<center>Luckily for me, the biggest trend I've been seeing in the spring collections is color, and lots of it (Pantone named tangerine the color of the new year, fyi.) I can't wait to integrate some brights into my wardrobe this year.</center><br />
<center>Here are some of the pieces that've caught my eye so far:</center><br />
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<center>Although it's been a mild winter so far here in New England, summer seems like a distant memory, and the days of sun and fun are many months away.</center><br />
<center>Caprese is one of my favorite appetizers - it's delicious, easy-to-make, made from fresh ingredients, and when eaten during the colder months, recalls dining al fresco on breezy summer nights, one of my favorite things. It's also extremely inexpensive (so you can splurge on the wine, of course!)</center><br />
<center>I made this app a while back, and am just now getting around to sharing the pictures. This modified caprese is perfect for serving at parties, or even as a light snack. All you need are bamboo skewers, your choice of grape, plum or cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil (fresh or pre-chopped), olive oil and balsamic.</center><br />
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<br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-55639721686330909332012-01-02T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-02T08:00:06.780-05:00Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8Kyz9-Fzf6k3ZzfXddAANx2WNo5cW6LWCDorfvSiVFUPbWZH6n5o2nR3KrAOes3bhuDuiMb5sr6yiDSj1HnMiKsF_k-k1Yd1edVqR-WTZfCHPzdymsJYiVMy3pp7Iiav-5iy53IkcYvm/s1600/my+dear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8Kyz9-Fzf6k3ZzfXddAANx2WNo5cW6LWCDorfvSiVFUPbWZH6n5o2nR3KrAOes3bhuDuiMb5sr6yiDSj1HnMiKsF_k-k1Yd1edVqR-WTZfCHPzdymsJYiVMy3pp7Iiav-5iy53IkcYvm/s400/my+dear.jpg" /></a></div><center>{image via <a href="http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2010/12/free-new-years-keep-calm-printable.html">Craftily Ever After</a>}</center><br />
Happy 2012, friends! I thought it was appropriate to use my first post of the new year to jot down some resolutions for the months ahead. <br />
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Cheers to a new year filled with hope and possibilities!<br />
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<center>New Year's Resolutions:</center><br />
<center><b>Save More Money</b></center><br />
<center><b>Drink More H20</b></center><br />
<center><b>Floss More</b></center><br />
<center><b>Experience More Self-Made Happiness</b></center><br />
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Any resolutions you'd like to share?Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-1759622128811058002011-12-30T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-01T19:39:31.310-05:00Cheers to the New Year<center>Whether you'll be celebrating on the town with friends, or ringing in 2012 in your PJs while watching the ball drop with a glass of bubbly in hand, have a happy & healthy start to the new year.</center><br />
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<center>May 2012 be your best, most prosperous year yet! Cheers!</center><br />
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Please pardon my lack of recent posts. I caught the holiday-induced lazy bug and it's been hard to shake this work week. One of my Christmas gifts (thanks, mom!) actually inspired this post - more on that below!<br />
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There are a handful of A-listers whose style I envy, covet and occasionally attempt to emulate. Luckily, thanks to their personal love for fashion & 'it girl' status, many of the ladies whose looks I love have clothing, shoe and accessory lines.<br />
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Anyone who knows me well knows I love <a href="http://www.laurenconrad.com/">Lauren Conrad</a>. I've followed her from her days on Laguna Beach, to her internship at Teen Vogue, to The City, and now, to her latest big undertaking, her clothing line <a href="http://www.paper-crown.com">Paper Crown</a>. While the Paper Crown line is stunning, it's slightly out of my price range. <br />
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Her LC Lauren Conrad line for Kohls, however, is a go-to for pretty, feminine pieces that are also very much on-trend. I own several LC Lauren Conrad pieces including these <a href="http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/uploads/2011/201108/lc-lauren-conrad-kohls-fall2011-06.jpg">brown pleather shorts</a>, this <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=853&bih=427&tbm=isch&tbnid=WRPvOi8I9thu-M:&imgrefurl=http://thegloss.com/fashion/kohls-spring-2010-lauren-conrad-line/&docid=64PzJ3btvU3SBM&imgurl=http://thegloss.com/files/2010/02/lauren-conrad-kohls-spring6.jpg&w=400&h=600&ei=5dT7TpTvHYXi0QGL9dGuCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=259&sig=118104240907815409914&page=1&tbnh=121&tbnw=76&start=0&ndsp=7&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0&tx=36&ty=20">bright blue belted mini dress</a>, and as of Christmas, these <a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/lclaurenconrad/shoes/PRD~739931/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Platform+High+Heels.jsp">black, platform pumps.</a><br />
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In addition to LC, I also love the personal style of Olivia Palermo, <a href="http://www.shoemint.com/">Rachel Bilson</a> and the Olsen Twins, among others. If you could raid a celeb's closet, who would it be? <br />
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{Image via my Celeb Muses Pinterest board. Follow me!}<br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-9960235088848992982011-12-23T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-23T08:00:07.081-05:00Empire State of Mind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz6_baxNmhdWE-SkyaiioamkUcloiiq7qD4KobTG_AsO15BfQue3Zcfk9HUShYqFcoEvKyoN07Oum7YftAl16hZ26z3-_eZQmreTACugS9IS3UcRJisPnZ-KkMPrIwRKgn33JYB2E3q8Q/s1600/New+York_12.19.11_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz6_baxNmhdWE-SkyaiioamkUcloiiq7qD4KobTG_AsO15BfQue3Zcfk9HUShYqFcoEvKyoN07Oum7YftAl16hZ26z3-_eZQmreTACugS9IS3UcRJisPnZ-KkMPrIwRKgn33JYB2E3q8Q/s400/New+York_12.19.11_10.jpg" /></a></div><br />
As I mentioned in my <a href="http://apieintheskye.blogspot.com/2011/12/few-of-my-favorite-things.html">Favorite Things</a> post, I spent about 24 hours in Manhattan at the beginning of the week. Though the trip was quick, I managed to squeeze in a few precious hours of tourist behavior.<br />
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Here are some pictures I snapped via <a href="http://followgram.me/skyekm">my Instagram account</a>. Please <a href="http://followgram.me/skyekm">follow me</a> if you're not already!<br />
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Next up? Las Vegas and Austin!<br />
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<br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-19170990836858898262011-12-21T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-21T15:18:40.795-05:00A Few of My Favorite ThingsA quick work trip to New York City on Monday filled me with the holiday spirit and reminded me of all the things I love most about the holiday season. <br />
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There's something about the lights, ornate store fronts, Christmas music and hustle and bustle of Manhattan in December that's a unique kind of enchanting. Pictures to come later this week!<br />
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In the meantime, I wanted to share some of my recent favorite things, all of which remind me of this magical season.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-29562273505659707372011-12-19T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-19T08:00:18.681-05:00Now Trending: Tulle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5kurrKN1ovKtlsFE_KfFnfqpNFXfoF9aB8BOItsaHh7yjiahk7xbeBw-dcP0s9PRBxmIk9N-zE4yPRYc1v881CY5WcDB-F9j7p_f8Hm5xFMLU-M0SydlryUQUsQOv55_ERhsVxYSTTti/s1600/tulle+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="186" width="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5kurrKN1ovKtlsFE_KfFnfqpNFXfoF9aB8BOItsaHh7yjiahk7xbeBw-dcP0s9PRBxmIk9N-zE4yPRYc1v881CY5WcDB-F9j7p_f8Hm5xFMLU-M0SydlryUQUsQOv55_ERhsVxYSTTti/s400/tulle+2.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Tulle never goes out of style, but it's especially relevant during the holidays (and at weddings, of course!)<br />
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There's something so feminine and whimsical about tulle that I just love. It's toned down and totally unexpected when paired with everyday pieces like flannel or a chambray shirt, and equally enchanting when glammed up with heels, sparkly accessories or red lips.<br />
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Are there any tulle pieces in your closet?<br />
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{all images via Pinterest}Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-15894034436480936752011-12-14T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-14T08:00:17.258-05:00Fa La La La LaMusic is one of the simplest joys in life, yet also one of the most under appreciated. There's music you listen to when you're sad, happy, excited, feeling contemplative, etc., but one of the best kinds of music to listen to, in my opinion, is Christmas music!<br />
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With it's sharing capabilities and integration with Facebook, <a href="http://www.spotify.com/us/start/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=start">Spotify</a> is truly changing the way we listen to music. Best of all, it's FREE! Lately, I cant get enough of Spotify's Christmas music offerings (though I'm sure my friends can, because every time I remember a new favorite, I share it!) Without any snow so far this fall, and none in the forecast, Christmas music is one of the few things brightening my holiday season.<br />
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What are your favorite Christmas songs? Check out my Spotify Christmas list by clicking on the button on the right to follow me. I promise it's a good one!<br />
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{Some Christmas Favorites}:<br />
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What are your Christmas song list must-haves?<br />Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-22283117795498392622011-12-13T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-13T08:00:14.441-05:00To Eat: Buckeye BarkIt's been a crazy couple of weeks and I've been remiss in posting regularly. To make up for my lack of new nuggets to read, I wanted to share an exceptionally sweet recipe I whipped up last weekend. I first <a href="http://apieintheskye.blogspot.com/2011/12/bound-to-bake.html">shared Buckeye Bark with you</a> at the top of the month. So few ingredients and the promise of something simple & quick yet guaranteed to be delicious was too strong of a pull to pass up.<br />
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I have a Tupperware container of this stuff in my freezer & it's the perfect pick-me-up when my sweet tooth kicks into high gear (which happens too often during the holidays.)<br />
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Adapted from this Big Red Kitchen <a href="http://www.bigredkitchen.com/2011/09/buckeye-bark.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BigRedKitchen+%28Big+Red+Kitchen%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">recipe</a> via Pinterest:<br />
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The finished product: ooey gooey layers of melted chocolate and peanut butter -<br />
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Heat styling and dry, winter air can wreak havoc on hair, mine included. My extremely thick, long, naturally wavy hair is constantly thirsty, meaning it's forever in the back of my mind to remember that regular deep conditioning is in order. <br />
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I'm not one to spend a lot when it comes to beauty products, in fact, I often hold off on buying necessities until I can make it to a suburban Target or Walmart to find nail polish, makeup, shampoo, etc. at a reasonable price. Purely out of convenience, when I recently realized my hair was begging for some nourishment, I browsed the hair care shelves at CVS for an affordable deep conditioning treatment that I could use multiple times. To my horror, tiny bottles of big name conditioners were selling for $15+. Cue a well-timed trip to Target where I found <a href="http://www.palmers.com/product/detail.php?ID=134&SID=5">Palmer's Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Packs </a>.<br />
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<b>From Palmer's</b>: Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Deep Conditioning Protein Pack is a once a week intensive conditioning treatment formulated with Pure Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil and Vitamin E to restore and replenish hair that is in need of more than just your daily conditioner.<br />
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<b>My thoughts</b>: This little pack of conditioner sure packs a punch. Because my mane is so thick, I elected to use the entire pouch. Per the package's recommendation, I left the coconut formula on for 20 minutes after a regular shampoo. Less than 24 hours later, I'm impressed with the results. Post-shower, my typically tangled, unruly hair was easy to comb, and it smells great - sweet like coconut, but not overwhelmingly so. It's also noticeably shinier. I haven't taken a blow dryer or straightener to it yet, but i'm anxious to see how it fares after being hit with direct heat. Most importantly, the packs were only $2 each! I grabbed 4 in anticipation of at least a month of swoon-worthy, lustrous locks. If your hair is in need of some TLC, you NEED to try Palmer's Protein Pack!<br />
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{Image via Palmers}Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-81186985825438979692011-12-05T09:00:00.000-05:002011-12-05T09:00:03.274-05:00Now Trending: Shooties<div style="position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/shooties/set?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=40329502"><img width="400" alt="Shooties" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/40329502/id/2P469CAe4RG1fuK5_X00zA/size/e.jpg" title="Shooties" height="400" border="0" /></a></div><br/><div><small><a query=side+zip+boots"></a></small></div><br/><small><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=46039310">Seychelles leather booties</a>, $170<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=38463379">Sam Edelman booties</a>, $274<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=43600409">Dollhouse black heel boots</a>, $33<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=40856282">Steven by Steve Madden platform boots</a>, $101<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=45883315">Very Volatile wedge heels</a>, $58<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3080711&.svc=copypaste&id=45349563">Wet Seal side zip boots</a>, $30</small><br />
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My most recent fashion obsession is shooties (or booties, but shooties is so much more fun to say.) I prefer close-toed versions, both for practicality and style. Shooties are incredibly versatile - they look as good with skinnies as they do with dresses - and they come in all different colors, styles, and materials. <br />
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After falling in love with a similar style of olive green shooties during a quick Black Friday trip to Target to check out the deals, I snagged these for a great price on Payless.com:<br />
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Tip: Never rule out stores like Payless and Target for great shoe buys. You can usually find popular styles for a fraction of the price. And if you're shopping online, google "store name promo code" before checking out. You'll likely score another 10-20% off or free shipping.Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-88171575398593045852011-12-01T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-03T23:27:05.496-05:00Bound to BakeIn recent years, I've found baking to be a cathartic experience. I've never been much of a cook, but my baking experiences have been, for the most part, a success. <br />
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There's something gratifying about creating an overly-satisfying, indulgent dessert. I love a variety of comfort foods - I've been known to eat a box of mac & cheese drowning in bread crumbs after a particularly, for lack of a better word, crummy day - but nothing beats an ooey-gooey, soft or chewy sweet treat. <br />
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Winter, more than any other season, is perfect for baking. <br />
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Here are some of the goodies I'm planning to whip up while hibernating over the coming months.<br />
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I actually made these last winter with a different recipe & they were to.die.for. The most moist, creamy, decadent and truly delicious brownies you may ever taste!<br />
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{last image via Instagram, all other images via Pinterest}Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-1843404105766413142011-11-30T08:00:00.000-05:002011-11-30T08:00:02.543-05:00Holiday Decorating on a BudgetEven though it's been unseasonably warm in Boston as of late, I've somehow managed to catch at least a little bit of Christmas spirit. Though I'm still waiting for the 5 ft., pre-lit tree I snagged for the rock bottom price of $20 on Walmart.com on a Black Friday whim to arrive, I've started to add some seasonal touches to my apartment.<br />
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Inspired by holiday decor images on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, I decided to put on my rarely-worn DIY hat and create some inexpensive centerpieces and wall hangings using cheap big-box store items paired with odds & ends I already own.<br />
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And how perfect are these $1.99 gold trees in a group of 3 for a small, high shelf?<br />
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Wreaths don't have to be reserved for the outdoors. No nails necessary when hung on a light fixture!<br />
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{All images are my own via Instagram}Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959989330137818766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382128991832501753.post-7087201116791260462011-11-28T09:00:00.000-05:002011-11-28T09:00:18.119-05:00Perfect Holiday Party DressesFor me, the holiday season means family time, food, gifts, parties, and of course, multiple opportunities to dress up. <br />
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For a holiday celebration, you can't go wrong with a fun dress in a jewel tone (sparkle is an added bonus!) And seeing as how it's Cyber Monday, it's the perfect day to browse online for your perfect party frock.<br />
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Here are a few affordable options, whether it's an office, family or New Year's Eve fete you're shopping for.<br />
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