In the market...

So at some point I have to surrender my Christmas tree (sad face) and at that point I've committed to getting us a new chair to put in that corner of our living room. I didn't think this was going to be a particularly pricey proposition but then when I couldn't find anything I liked at Ikea, I realized chairs everywhere else are expensive as shit. I mean, there's only so far I'm willing to dip into my clothing/booze budget for something cushy, especially since we don't really need a chair there to begin with.

Anyways I originally envisioned a big, plush upholstered chair but I came across this folding chair on Anthropologie's site and I'm kind of in love. I think it's super fun without being overwhelming. Still I'm having a bit of a hard time parting with the upholstery dream so if anyone knows any place good to look where I won't have to pay with my first born, please do let me know!

Long time, no linkbag

Just a little (more!) shameless self-promotion. Here are links to some of my recent pieces on SheKnows:

• 5 Beauty products that serve more than one purpose
• 5 Best under eye concealers
• Steal the look: Penelope Cruz
• 5 Best tinted moisturizers
• 5 Basics handbags that every woman needs
• Steal the look: Kelly Ripa
• 5 Best eyeliners
• 5 Best bronzers
  

Oh Christmas tree!

We've had our Christmas tree for a month or so now and it's barely dropped a needle! I couldn't be more smitten with it. To the point that I don't want to part with it. Can I just keep it and change its decor with the seasons? In February it can be covered in pink and hearts!

Happy new year!

First of all, happy new year everyone! I know I've been completely MIA. When I started this blog I wasn't working except for freelance work so I had a ton of time to devote to it. At the start of the summer I started a wonderful new full-time job. With working full-time, plus writing for SheKnows and blogging for Tuneage, I found myself overextended and posting became a burden. I decided to take a break until I felt really excited about blogging again. Since then, I've decided to cut down on my freelance work, and have found a better balance with everything. Posting will probably not be very frequent but time will tell! I'm sorry to be a fair weather blogger and always appreciate everyone who stops by to my little corner on the web.

Happy new year and I hope everyone is well! And warm! It's terribly chilly here in Manhattan and I'm living in a perma-layer of puff coat.

xx

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Makeup tattoos at Rodarte show

These henna-inspired tattoos created by M∙A∙C Cosmetics Senior Artist, Chantel Miller for the Rodarte show just may be the coolest temp body art I've ever seen. Love it! (images via MAC)

Week in review

I've been an incredibly bad blogger and haven't done a week in review in weeks. Here's some of my writing elsewhere on the web in the interim:

• SheKnows: 5 Style bloggers share their perfect first date outfits
• SheKnows: Most extravagant designer pieces
• SheKnows: Must-have handbags for fall
• SheKnows: Steal the look: Celebrity mom Angelina Jolie
• SheKnows: Steal the look: Celebrity mom Michelle Obama
• SheKnows: Steal the look: Celebrity mom Kelly Ripa
• Tuneage: Plastic Operator - "Folder"
• Tuneage: The Silver Seas - "What's The Drawback"
• Tuneage: Greenskeepers - "Lotion"
  

Have a wonderful weekend!

First date outfits!

I had the great pleasure of working with some of my favorite style bloggers for a piece on SheKnows and it's finally up! Each of the lovely ladies modeled their perfect outfit for a first date and explained why it's their pick. Check out the whole piece to get all of their insight! Big thanks to Emily, Jessica, Keiko, Maegan and Rebecca for taking part!