what a week...

whew- sick baby + sick husband = no fun.  So yes, as you can tell my poor little girl was sick which meant also for her, no sleeping (who am I kidding, me too!!) and crying all the day long.  We are finally over the hump and I have managed to get away for a couple minutes.  (get away is actually her playing right next me :)) 

So, as they say better late than never, right?

5 weekend necessities

Jbrand royal blue jeans- $179 nordstrom.  Perfect for those SLU (saint louis university) basketball games!!

victoria's secret thermal pj's.  $49   Definitely be needing a pair for the holidays- cozy up this weekend with the fam!

L'oreal Paris Colour Riche lipcolour in golden splendor  $8.95- the perfect nude with a slight shimmer- yep- holiday party Saturday night!

glass taxi ornament- $49- bloomingdales.  My trees are adorned with these old school glass ornaments.  (since I have moved to STL, you can get them at homegoods for a much cheaper price.)  They still remind me of my new york days :)

TOMS slippers.  "beaumont skull slip on"  $100- neiman marcus.  simply adorable.  Only TOMS could pull this off- now a holiday slipper with a velvet inside.  If it's cozy, warm, AND stylish; my name is all over it!

Have a great weekend- hope you all stay super duper healthy!!

points to ponder

"When I was 5, my mom always told me that happiness was the key to life.  When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.

I wrote down "happy".

They told me I didn't understand the assignment and I told them they didn't understand life."

well played.



tuesday teaser...

yep.  so many things, so little time till Christmas.  It seems that my list begins to grow this time of year- at least I'll be able to share with you, if not my husband!!

tuesday teaser

tenoversix houndstooth clutch- also comes in black- I'm in love :)
$168

Definitely at the top of my list!  bird blanket boots
$425

back to my sparkle addiction!!  add tights, winter white turtle neck and a pair of great chandilier earings- great for a holiday party!
bebe $89

cedar topiary- I especially love the little Christmas trees as well.  Stack all different sizes on your fireplace and your Christmas decor is finished! (well, just on your fireplace....)
crate and barrel $25

vosges chocolate- when we lived in nyc, we always meet here after a day of shopping- they have a little cafe inside the shop- to die for!!!
16 piece truffle set- $40

do it like a cake and layer.

 . We have officially begun the holiday season which for us in the north, means that we will have a bit of awesome weather.  Yep- I love seasons for all different reasons but like Bing Crosby says, "Snow, I want to wash my hands, my face, and hair with snow."  A little too much too soon, you say?  Not for me- bring on the hot chocolate, the fires, and getting cozy with my little girl in her oh so cute pj's!

I suppose before we get all cozy on the couch, we'll need some essential items and of course, to get those items one also needs an array of winter goods.  It's all about the layering of scarfs, hats, gloves, and coats! 

The Perfect Layer

Layer one- scarves

too cute!!  They pretty much come in every animal

(photo via urbanoutfitters.com)

so comfy

(photo via peopletree)

add this to any outfit- instant glam

(photo via topshop.com)

again- so comfy and warm- hard to pass this up.

(photo via anthropologie.com)






Layer two- gloves

these can't get any cuter!!

(photo via anthropologie.com)

stripes- I love them on everything.

(photo via anthropologie.com)

just when you thought they couldn't get any cuter...

(photo via anthropologie.

 and they keep getting better and better.

(photo via katespade.com)

Layer three- coats

yep- I want that.

(photo via 1.bp.blogspot.com)

I couldn't help myself.  The cutest.

(photo via flickr.com)

I'm gonna find it and wear it, every day.

(photo via foxontherun.tumblr.com)

so lady luck and yet so stylish- some things never fade.

(photo via ellestclare)

layer this with all the goods and you'll be great indoors and out!!

(photo via modcloth.com)

- and the icing on the cake- hats

perfect for ice skating!!

(photo via freepeople)

I see me, a muff, and carolers.

so cute for a Christmas party with a white suit

(photo via nordstrom)

new years hat?  but of course!!

(photo via urbanoutfitters)

I'm totally going to wear this shopping- get up and go but yet still so stylish.

(photo via urbanoutfitters.com)

Love these for when you want your hair down but yet there is still a nip in the air.




Embrace the weather and layer!  You simply can't go wrong- and if all else fails, wear your most comfortable clothes and add your cutest coat.  (Here's the kicker- you can't take off your coat!!)