La Vie Looks of the Week

1. LAUREN CONRAD‘s tree print top is unexpectedly adorable with bike shorts and wedges.

2. KERRY WASHINGTON makes Ralph Lauren look anything but country club.

3. GWYNETH PALTROW combines the essentials: blazer, gladiators, tee, and capris.

4. CHRISTY TURLINGTON in the perfect ikat shift dress.

5. VANESSA HUDGENS is casual in my favorite shade of turquoise.

6. SARAH JESSICA PARKER distances herself from colorful Carrie Bradshaw.

7. JESSICA SZOHR proves color-matching is old news.

8. OLIVIA PALERMO looking prettily date-night-ready.

Which look was your favorite?

Peace,

10 Things I Love Tuesday

1. .CANOPIES.

Ever since getting a pink and white one for Christmas at age 7, I’ve been enthralled.

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2. .POLAROID SCARVES.

These adorable scarves are by French designer Philippe Roucou.

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3. .INSPIRATION BOARDS.

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4. .THIS QUOTE.

It’s from Childe Harold, Canto IV, Verse 178. So very Into the Wild.

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5. .BROODERS.

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6. .EGG CHAIRS.

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7. .BIRD FASHION.

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[8. .SURPRISING POPS OF FLORAL.

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9. .ARTIST & MUSICIAN COLLABORATIONS.

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10. .ICONIC BRIDGES.

I wish Boston had a traditional bridge like San Francisco or New York. The contemporary style of the Zakim simply isn’t cutting it.

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What are some things you love today?

Peace,

There Were Gardens And Trees And Balloons In The Sky

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I am saddened to inform you that balloons are now officially an endangered species.  The planet’s helium reserves are being depleted so quickly, that it’s probable supplies could be depleted in as few as eight years!  This development is just one more way the world is starting to pay for its past unsustainable habits. But really, in all unseriousness, our helium indulgences must be used sparingly.  What’s a birthday going to be like without at least one floaty balloon?

If you don’t believe me, here’s some proof.

Peace,

Title from “Bright Blue Tie” by The Fiery Furnaces

10 Things I Love Tuesday (Belated)

1. .BIKE RIDES.

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How I wish it were safer to ride a bicycle to class, but with my skill level I would for certainly get hit by oncoming traffic.

2. .BIRDS OF A FEATHER.

Isn’t it cute when friends are so similar that you can even tell their compatibility from their clothing styles?

Though my friends Steph and Caitlin each have distinct styles, this picture of them is adorably coordinated.

3. .GYPSY MARILYN.

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4. .GETTING PACKAGES.

In fact, I got nearly as excited for my most recent package from Forever 21 as Carrie did for her Vivienne Westwood wedding gown.

5. .DOGS IN WINDOWS…

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AND DUCKS IN SINKS.

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6. .THIS QUOTE.

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And check out the documentary Flow. It’s a perfect portrayal of everything wrong with the way the world is handling the water crisis.

7. .SOFTIES.

8. .SNAPPY HEADBOARDS.


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9. .BEATLE AND DOORS-MANIA.

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10. .HOMES AWAY FROM HOME.

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Peace,

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10 Things I Love Tuesday: New Year’s Style

1. .RIDICULOUS PARTIES.


2. .TAKE-OUT.

3. .NEW CALENDARS.

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4. .CHAMPAGNE.


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5. .FIREWORKS.

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6. .A CLEAN SLATE ON JANUARY 1.

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7. .KEEPING AN EYE ON THE CLOCK.

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8. .NON-TACKY SPARKLY DRESSES.


9. .MIDNIGHT KISSES.

Though, of course, it’s scenes like these that set all those impossibly high expectations for New Years Eve…

10. .CUTE RESOLUTIONS.

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Excited about actually having some promising plans for the big night. Time to bust out my sparkliest dress.

Peace,

La Vie Looks Of The Week

1. KATE BOSWORTH stays cozy in opaques and some  festive red flannel.

2. EVA MENDES goes mod in opaques and a mini dress.

3. ISABEL LUCAS is her ever-laidback self in basics.

4. JENNIFER GARNER with some Native American jewelry and a very me lower half ensemble.

5. NICOLE RICHIE demonstrates how street chic rock and roll can be.

6. SARAH JESSICA PARKER puts the boho in an all-black ensemble.

7. RACHEL MCADAMS looking rugged in a Smythe military coat, paisley scarf, and LL Bean boots.

8. NAOMI WATTS is my “going to class” twin.


Peace,