tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83672253037566035362024-03-13T15:51:15.916-04:00this is my so-called styleSamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-58475637393910137212013-11-15T13:00:00.000-05:002013-11-15T13:00:37.062-05:00friday links<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">things I want to eat:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/11/10/paleo-thanksgiving-leftovers-sandwich/" target="_blank">this paleo-ified Thanksgivukkah leftovers sandwich</a> from Stupid Easy Paleo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(inspired by the insane turkey sandwich I linked to last week from Food52)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/05/roasted-tomato-caprese-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank">this roasted tomato caprese grilled cheese</a> from How Sweet It Is</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/chocolate-pecan-pie/" target="_blank">this chocolate pecan pie</a> from Elana's Pantry</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I want to buy but shouldn't:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://shop.magiccarpetym.com/product/deco-magic-carpet-yoga-mat" target="_blank">this crazy awesome deco-inspired yoga mat</a> from Magic Carpet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/helmut-lang-pants-leather-skinny?ID=829667&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-n-_-n-_-n&LinkshareID=QFGLnEolOWg-pEh6ONw.AyNpQVqHlZ1DfQ" target="_blank">these leather skinny pants</a> from Helmut Lang</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/search/searchNavigation.jsp?eneQuery=Nu%3DP_productid%26N%3D21%2B17%26Ns%3DP_new_to_sale%7C1%7C%7CP_priority%26Ne%3D225%2B2%2B1%2B3&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441834822&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395181063&bmUID=k9j2cI3&navLoc=left_nav" target="_blank">everything</a> from J.Crew's sale section (take an extra 40% off with code "styletime")</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I'm obsessing over:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/diy/diy-smoking-slippers#feed=/search?keyword=smoking slipper" target="_blank">this smoking slipper DIY project</a> from Cupcakes and Cashmere</span><br />
<a href="http://www.chainstrappurse.com/2013/10/red-white-plaid.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">this outfit</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> from Alison of Chain Strap Purse</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.thekoshercavegirl.com/" target="_blank">this new paleo blog with a kosher spin</a> from D</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(and PS -- I actually authored the style portion of her Friday post! Check it out <a href="http://www.thekoshercavegirl.com/2013/11/buckeye-bites-shabbat-style-dee-samara.html#.UoZVOtK-okw" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-34658188865284558112013-11-14T13:15:00.000-05:002013-11-14T13:17:43.734-05:00[click, purchase, mine] Target plaid blazer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-plaid-blazer-navy/-/A-14594236" target="_blank">Merona plaid blazer with leather detail</a> // Target // $34.99</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Adding this plaid blazer to my cart while shopping for necessities (laundry detergent, dish soap, dark chocolate, etc) at Target doesn't count as violating my shopping freeze, right? Oh wait, I guess I already did that <a href="http://mysocalledstyle.blogspot.com/2013/11/this-is-genius-old-navy-mid-rise-skinny.html" target="_blank">yesterday</a>. Oops.</span><br />
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Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-37953407948914460012013-11-13T14:30:00.000-05:002013-11-13T14:30:00.188-05:00[this is genius] Old Navy mid-rise skinny jeans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=647190022" target="_blank">rockstar mid-rise super skinny jeans</a> // Old Navy // $34.94</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <i>($13.30 </i></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">–</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> $17.50 today with code "holiday")</i><br /><br />I know, I know </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">–</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Old Navy rockstar skinnies are far from new. But did you guys know that they created a mid-rise version? Oh, you did? Fine, maybe I'm the last person to find out. But I don't care; I'm still going to make a big deal out of this discovery. And pick up at least two pairs. Screw you, shopping freeze.</span></div>
<br />Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-20424070385010350872013-11-08T11:15:00.000-05:002013-11-08T11:15:01.061-05:00friday links<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I cannot stop wearing these leopard print flats. If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/samararose" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, I apologize for the frequency with which they appear in my photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I want to eat:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://food52.com/blog/8864-the-thanksgivukkah-double-down-food52-vs-serious-eats-face-off" target="_blank">this insane turkey sandwich</a> (aka "the Thanksgivukkah Double Down") from Food52</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/02/best-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-youll.html" target="_blank">this brie, nutella, and pear grilled cheese</a> from Wit & Delight</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://paleoparents.com/2011/pumpkin-bread-pudding/" target="_blank">this pumpkin bread pudding</a> from Paleo Parents</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I want to buy but shouldn't:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-wood-and-brass-finish-bar-cart/-/A-14556506#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=bar+cart?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=73861&clkid=722741967&lnm=1-6759" target="_blank">this brass finish bar cart</a> from Target</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=360S-WO1&column=1&defaultcolor=Heather+Grey&c=360+Sweater&tocolor=Heather+Grey&referrerURL=%2Fbrandpages%2F360Sweater.jsp%3Fd%3DWomens%26AID%3D10568535%26PID%3D4441350%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_source%3Dcj%26utm_content%3D10568535%26utm_campaign%3D4441350%26cvosrc%3Daffiliate.cj.4441350&frmcolor=Heather+Camel&row=3" target="_blank">this cashmere poncho</a> from 360 Sweater</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.bloomdowntown.com/collections/new-11/products/tank-contrast-dropwaist-dress" target="_blank">this printed tank dress</a> from Aryn K</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I'm obsessing over:<br /><a href="http://www.vulture.com/2013/11/swedish-movie-theaters-add-a-bechdel-rating.html" target="_blank">this new rating system</a> in Swedish movie theaters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://teamcoco.com/video/conan-highlight-norman-reedus-crossbow-training" target="_blank">this video of Norman Reedus</a> from Team Coco*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.nastygal.com/clothes/three-floor-campaign-coat?cj_webid=4441350&cj_sid=n-cq2a7bsjw---1391983442&cj_linkd=11085047&cj_affname=rewardStyle&cj_affid=2975314" target="_blank">this sold-out, way-out-of-my-price-range coat</a> from Three Floor</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">* </i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Is it just me, or are Daryl Dixon's biceps even hotter this season? This is a serious question.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span>Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-70063710034208441082013-11-05T16:45:00.000-05:002013-11-05T16:45:01.190-05:00[this is genius] Soia & Kyo 6-in-1 reversible jacket and vest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/soia-kyo-6-in-1-reversible-quilted-jacket-vest-with-genuine-fox-fur-trim/3543047?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8900&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_23_A" target="_blank">Soia & Kyo 6-in-1 reversible jacket and vest with fox fur trim</a> // Nordstrom // $560<br /><br />Had I been aware of this genius jacket/vest combo last week, I definitely would have featured it as the serious splurge in my parka post. If it ever goes on sale, all bets are off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />things I want to eat:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/dinersjournal/2013/05/07/a-main-course-salad-with-spinach-and-chickpeas/?from=mostemailedv" target="_blank">this spinach, chick pea, and sweet potato salad with yogurt dressing</a> from Melissa Clark<br /><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/11/balsamic-brussels-sprouts-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank">this balsamic brussel sprouts grilled cheese</a> from How Sweet It Is</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://paleoparents.com/2013/guest-post-vanessa-from-clean-eating-with-a-dirty-mind-paleo-pumpkin-swirl-cheesecake-squares/" target="_blank">these paleo pumpkin swirl cheesecake squares</a> from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I want to buy but shouldn't:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://otteny.com/catalog/clothing/sweaters/innis-cable-sweater.html" target="_blank">this cable sweater</a> from Theory</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DRESSES/waistdefineddresses/PRDOVR~03998/03998.jsp?color_name=transatlantic-blue" target="_blank">this leather-trim dress</a> from Madewell</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21383296&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=QFGLnEolOWg&SiteId=QFGLnEolOWg-4kE492yLqr2EuIHVpUnWOw" target="_blank">this colorblock coat</a> from Club Monaco</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I'm obsessing over:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.larabar.com/products/snickerdoodle#ingredients" target="_blank">this new Larabar flavor</a> that I can't seem to get my hands on</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/tiffanywbwg/my-imaginary-well-dressed-toddler-daughter/" target="_blank">this hysterical Pinterest board</a> from Tiffany Beveridge</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://youhavebrokentheinternet.blogspot.com/2011/04/handmade-coat-rack.html" target="_blank">this DIY clothing rack project</a> from You Have Broken the Internet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-30436521626092466792013-10-31T12:30:00.000-04:002013-10-31T12:30:03.422-04:00cold weather wishlist item #2: the parka<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/outerwear/ingoodcompany/PRDOVR~17621/17621.jsp?color_name=Bench-Green&TCode=GGBS00006_99103141261&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=17621&noPopUp=true&gclid=COCz37W5wboCFY6Z4AodTHsA8w" target="_blank">Woolrich John Rich & Bros. arctic parka</a> // J.Crew // $675<br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(Fridays call for red wine, am I right?)<br /><br />things I want to eat:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://yesiwantcake.com/2013/02/11/the-perfect-lunch/" target="_blank">these sauteed greens paired with sweet potato and topped with a poached egg</a> from Yes, I Want Cake</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/caramel-apple-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank">this caramel apple grilled cheese</a> from How Sweet It Is<br /><a href="http://joythebaker.com/2012/11/creamy-pumpkin-pie-bars/" target="_blank">these creamy pumpkin pie bars</a> from Joy the Baker</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">things I want to buy but shouldn't:</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;" /><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/woolpufferjackets/PRDOVR~02466/02466.jsp" target="_blank">this moto jacket</a> from J.Crew</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307265749/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER" target="_blank">this new novel</a> from Jhumpa Lahiri</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://the2bandits.com/collections/necklaces/products/ripple-necklace" target="_blank">this silver necklace</a> from the 2 Bandits</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2013/10/55441/isabel-marant-h-m-collection?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=post#slide-1" target="_blank">this collection for H&M</a> from Isabel Marant</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">this street style blog</a> created by photographer Ari Seth Cohen</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://pugcostumeparty.tumblr.com/post/16726148246#notes" target="_blank">this Yoda costume</a> from Pugs Dressed As Things</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was hesitant to post this cheap thrill, simply because I just don't think this photo from Nordstrom does the hat justice. In the end, though, I gave in, because people, this hat is just too good not to share. It's soft, it's slouchy, it comes in a bunch of practical colors (black, taupe, and grey) as well as a bunch of fun colors (bright blue, teal, and pink), and it's only $24. Buy it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-hooded-colorblock-coat/3513106?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Heather+Charcoal&resultback=0&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A" target="_blank">hooded colorblock wrap coat</a> // Vince // $750</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/coats/woollen-wraparound-coat-c269183p1383544.html" target="_blank">wool wrap coat in black</a> // Zara // $169</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/coats/hooded-wool-coat-c269183p1436016.html" target="_blank">hooded wool wrap coat in grey + tan</a> // Zara // $139</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">things I want to eat:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://cavegirleats.com/2013/09/17/ghee-hollandaise-sauce-recipe-sweet-potato-poached-eggs-breakfast-pure-indian-foods-review/" target="_blank">this paleo hollandaise sauce paired with poached eggs and sweet potato</a> from Cave Girls Eats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://amandakbythebay.blogspot.com/2013/09/balsamic-blueberry-grilled-cheese.html?m=1" target="_blank">this balsamic blueberry grilled cheese sandwich</a> from Amanda K by the Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/20266267046549182/" target="_blank">these epic fish tacos</a> from the Dolphin Restaurant in Hanalei, Kauai</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I want to buy but shouldn't:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://ofakind.com/editions/1521-INFINITE-PYRAMID-EARRINGS#.UmFIY9K-okw" target="_blank">these infinite pyramid earrings</a> designed by Gabriela Artigas for Of a Kind</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS/boots/PRDOVR~03828/03828.jsp?srcCode=MWPINT00001" target="_blank">these classic chelsea boots</a> from Madewell <i>(they'd go with everything, right?)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/374538?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-QFGLnEolOWg-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-7zQ1E3Rbw9cdCYIFFVfqTA" target="_blank">these super chic running tights</a> from Lucas Hugh</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I've been obsessing over:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead" target="_blank">this TV show</a> <i>(along with everyone else, <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/adriancarrasquillo/the-walking-dead-is-back-with-a-record-breaking-16-million-v" target="_blank">apparently</a>)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2013/10/homemade-halloween-fashion-icons-part-1/" target="_blank">these fashion icon Halloween costumes for kids</a> from Oh Happy Day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.organixhair.com/category-title/27" target="_blank">this shampoo and conditioner</a> from Organix</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I want to eat:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://cupcakesomg.blogspot.com/2013/04/potsticker-burgers.html" target="_blank">these potsticker burgers</a> from CupcakesOMG</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.wendyseewendydo.com/2012/06/beet-and-goat-cheese-stacks.html" target="_blank">these beet/walnut/goat cheese stacks</a> from Wendy See Wendy Do</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/07/caramelized-pineapple-lassi/" target="_blank">this caramelized pineapple lassi</a> from How Sweet It Is</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things I've been obsessing over:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/20266267045975423/" target="_blank">this outfit</a> from Cheetah is the New Black</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://synergydrinks.com/index.php/products#enlightened-synergy/enlightened-synergy-mystic-mango" target="_blank">this mango kombucha</a> from GT's (yes, <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZykaX5l9nY/" target="_blank">still</a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.policymic.com/articles/57277/the-tampon-commercial-you-wish-you-d-seen-as-a-kid" target="_blank">this tampon commercial</a> from HelloFlo</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">things you should bookmark:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.sweetthingblog.com/2013/07/iphoneography-my-process.html" target="_blank">this iphoneography post</a> from Sweet Thing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/25-safer-alternatives-to-common-cosmetics/#axzz2adSZk6QW" target="_blank">this list of 25 healthy alternatives to common cosmetics</a> from Mark Sisson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and more things I want to buy but can't:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.botkier.com/handbags/horizon-crossbody-hor" target="_blank">this crossbody bag</a> from Botkier</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/haute-hippie-pleated-floral-print-silk-pants/3491198?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=haute_hippie_pleated_floral_print_silk_pants:672685&cm_pla=bottoms:women:pant&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=6f316d7c-f94a-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0" target="_blank">these silk pants</a> from Haute Hippie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/shop/skin/jumbospf" target="_blank">this moisturizer</a> from Josie Maran that everyone keeps talking about</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(alternate title for this list: <i>the only three books I managed to read in July</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Perfect-When-Youre-Liar/dp/0062102222/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375116983&sr=8-1&keywords=everything+is+perfect+when+you%27re+a+liar" target="_blank">Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar</a> // by Kelly Oxford</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you're not already familiar with <a href="https://twitter.com/kellyoxford" target="_blank">Oxford's twitter feed</a>, please trust me when I say you should be. And also, read this book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I mentioned in <a href="http://mysocalledstyle.blogspot.com/2013/07/late-friday-links.html" target="_blank">a previous post</a> that I devoured this book in just one day and I was not exaggerating. It's a serious page-turner. I know you've already seen it on a ton of summer reading lists, but if you have yet to add it to your must-read list, you should definitely reconsider.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Song-Fire-Book/dp/0553593714/ref=tmm_mmp_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1375117123&sr=8-1" target="_blank">A Game of Thrones</a> // by George R.R. Martin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I <i>cannot </i>stomach this show. I just can't. But it kills me that everyone is always talking about it and I have nothing to say, so I came up with a solution: read the book(s). I can't quite decide if I think Martin is a talented storyteller, a 13-year-old boy masquerading as a much older man, or just a complete asshole, but now at least I understand most of season one. I think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">watched <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FSi2fJALDyQ#at=246" target="_blank">this trailer</a> more times than I'd care to admit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">can't stop listening to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4306i99LMXo" target="_blank">this song</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">bookmarked <a href="http://cupcakesomg.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-most-delicious-meal-ive-ever-made.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a> to make for dinner next week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">must find a way to get my hands on </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Cuckoos-Calling-Robert-Galbraith/dp/0316206849/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374853349&sr=8-1&keywords=the+cuckoos+calling" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">this book</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">resisted the urge to buy <a href="http://www.goop.com/shop/warby-parker-exclusive-greenwich-sunglasses-in-revolver-black.html" target="_blank">these sunglasses</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(sadly, eyewear does not fall under the category of groceries or gas)</span><br />
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Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-41709842203924892572013-07-25T13:30:00.000-04:002013-07-25T13:30:00.472-04:00testing my resolve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.solesociety.com/anneke-adobe.html" target="_blank">'Anneke' studded heel</a> // Sole Society // $59.95</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last week I got all serious and decided that until my current credit card bill is paid off, I will not spend money on anything but groceries and gas. I unsubscribed myself from practically every email list that might test my resolve, returned a dress that I bought for our trip to Kauai but never wore, and stopped compulsively checking Madewell's website every morning before leaving for work. But guys, I totally need these shoes, right? Right? Ugh. Damn you, <a href="http://www.hithaonthego.com/the-hit-list-july-2013/" target="_blank">Hitha</a>.</span><br />
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Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-17302135395451456082013-07-23T14:45:00.000-04:002013-07-23T14:45:00.367-04:00since we're already doing this backwards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">loved </span><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/7/17/10-things-worth-noting-behind-the-scenes-photography.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">this behind the scenes look</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> at Edible Perspective's photography process</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">dying to try </span><a href="http://nomnompaleo.com/post/54917164353/chunky-monkey-ice-cream-bon-bons" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">this Chunky Monkey "ice cream" bon bons recipe</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> from Nom Nom Paleo</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">why must </span><a href="http://otteny.com/ellen-dress-38212.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">this silk shirt dress</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> be so far outside my price range?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number one: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I may not actually like hiking. I mean, at least not as much as I want to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number two: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love fish tacos. Love love love. And macadamia nut ice cream. However, I remain ambivalent about sushi, much to K's dismay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number three: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Why does everyone and their mother seem to think that they deserve to de-board the plane before everybody else? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Okay, this is more of an observation than a lesson, but still.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number four: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One super cute dress is all you need, even if your vacation is a full week long. Fine, maybe two dresses. But not three and definitely not four.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number five: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nothing destroys a pedicure as well as wet sand in your sneakers at the end of an eight mile hike. At least my shoes survived.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number six: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Apparently there's a right way to apply sunscreen (patting it in) and a wrong way to apply sunscreen (rubbing it in). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number seven: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sandals are not optional on Ke'e beach. Trust me. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hottest. Sand. Ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number eight: Guacamole is a totally legitimate breakfast food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number nine: Rats are nocturnal; mongooses are not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">number ten: When housekeeping asks if you'd like turndown service, say yes. Turning down free chocolate is just dumb.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pretty photos to come!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I die for Mara Hoffman prints and the one on <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/rainbow-mini-cover-dress-mara/vp/v=1/1579397896.htm?folderID=2534374302031143&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=50175#reviewsArea" target="_blank">this cover-up</a> is no exception. Totally honeymoon-worthy, right? And how perfect would it look with the Panama hat I posted yesterday? I know it's a splurge but there has to be <i>some </i>way to convince K that this is a necessary purchase. (Suggestions welcome.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I honestly don't understand how other women manage to have such normal-looking hair in the summer. As soon as I step out of my house, my naturally wavy hair turns into some kind of Medusa-esque monstrosity. Truly, "frizzy" doesn't even begin to cover it. Fortunately, warm weather is also a perfect excuse to wear a Panama hat. I'm hoping that <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/scarvesandhats/PRDOVR~23793/23793.jsp?color_name=natural" target="_blank">this version from JCrew</a> will fool everyone in Kauai into thinking that I'm super stylish rather than just super lazy about personal grooming.</span></div>
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<br />Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-13132814305548660742013-06-28T13:30:00.000-04:002013-07-01T14:20:08.910-04:00belated honeymoon essential #5: the statement necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.charmandchain.com/designers/a-z-designers/loren-hope/gwyneth-necklace" target="_blank">"Gwyneth" necklace</a> // Loren Hope // $165</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Belated honeymoon essential #5: the statement necklace. My current favorite is <a href="http://www.charmandchain.com/designers/a-z-designers/loren-hope/gwyneth-necklace" target="_blank">this gorgeous sparkler from Loren Hope</a>. Perfect for dressing up a plain tee and making it look like you put way more effort into your outfit than you actually did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">PS </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">–</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> A little outside of your price range? Yeah, me, too. Le sigh. But check out <a href="http://www.baublebar.com/jewelry/categories/necklaces.html" target="_blank">Bauble Bar's necklace section</a> for a ton of affordable options. I'm loving <a href="http://www.baublebar.com/gold-aztec-triad-collar.html" target="_blank">this one</a> (super similar to the one above), <a href="http://www.baublebar.com/neon-alaqua-bib.html" target="_blank">this one</a>, and <a href="http://www.baublebar.com/melon-deco-strand.html" target="_blank">this one</a>.</span></div>
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Samarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536002899255089093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367225303756603536.post-4089427961425473302013-06-27T13:15:00.000-04:002013-07-01T14:21:06.170-04:00belated honeymoon essential #4: the carry-on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l58OAmW91tA/Ucxq1lXX6AI/AAAAAAAACOM/8pXTUnNEWXU/s783/OG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l58OAmW91tA/Ucxq1lXX6AI/AAAAAAAACOM/8pXTUnNEWXU/s640/OG.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.loandsons.com/the-og" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">the OG</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> // Lo & Sons // $295</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another glaringly obvious essential for traveling pretty much anywhere: the carry-on. I've been waiting for an excuse to order <a href="http://www.loandsons.com/the-og" target="_blank">the OG</a> from Lo & Sons for quite a while now and don't know how much longer I can resist. Seriously, check out the link above to see how much crap you can fit in this bag. It's unreal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Juicy-Couture-Womens-Sunglasses-Spotty/dp/B003XCWK8C" target="_blank">'Era' sunglasses</a> // Juicy Couture // <strike>$120</strike> now $73</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Belated honeymoon essential number three is a no-brainer: sunglasses. I mean, duh. If I had been <i>really </i>on top of things, I might have ordered myself a pair of <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/sunglasses/women" target="_blank">RX sunglasses from Warby Parker</a> a few weeks ago, but I'm just not that organized. Such is life, I suppose. So instead I'll be bringing my favorite Juicy Couture sunnies with me to Kauai. (And probably a pair of <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/original-wayfarer-sunglasses-ray-ban/vp/v=1/845524441930476.htm?folderID=2534374302094311&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=27066" target="_blank">classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers</a>, too, because sometimes a woman needs options, damnit.)</span></div>
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