Marc Jacobs

I am really taken with Marc Jacob's Spring 2009 collection.  A part gypsy and a dash Mary Poppins, his collection allows you to mix a bunch of trends (vests, wide belts, bangle bracelets...) and still look fresh - although a bit costume-y.  For more pics, visit style.com.

Inspiration

See more at Enchanted Serenity of Period Films.

Things I Love Today

I passed my course for CPR today but am a nervous wreck from waiting to see if I passed.  Life has been so hectic lately that I decided to take time out and remind myself about what is good in life.

• Inauguration Style - Will the First Lady be hip again?  Please, stay tuned...
• Overheard in New York - Overheard conversations are always the most interesting.
• Classic Board Games - Clue is my fave, but Mall Madness and Pretty Pretty Princess are close.
• Happy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies - I'm not even vegan but these are good.
• Origami Club - Nice and easy directions and animations so I can flood the world with paper cranes.
• Fifty People One Question - A great idea for a short documentary.  Makes me want to bust out my camera and hit the street.
• OPI You Don't Know Jacques - My friend gave me a manicure with this color, and now I am addicted.  Even though it is taupe, it is actually very flattering.
• Chinese Laundry Bounty platforms - I saw these on Who What Wear and think these would look amazing with colored tights and a sundress.
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Stuff to Try

• House of Harlow 1960 - bohemian-inspired jewelry by Nicole Richie (and at an affordable price point).
• Coffee Cuff - an ingenious idea to make a cuff bracelet double as jacket for your cup of joe.
• Gray Nails - the new black for spring.  Sephora by OPI in Run With It offers an easy way to try this trend with it's shimmering dove gray color.
• Harem Pants - I haven't been brave enough to try this trend, but it is definitely on my to-do list.  Free People currently offers 3 styles. 
• Frugal Snob - The Bag Snob takes a frugal look at stylish purses.  MICHAEL Michael Kors "Austin" Small Messenger Crossbody Bag and Lucky Brand Jeans "Leather Foldover" Bag are my favorites, and both are under $200.

Things I Love Today

• "You Found Me" by The Fray - it's the song I have on repeat this week
  
• Cake Wrecks - this blog features cakes gone horribly gone.  Sooo funny.
• Passive-Aggressive Notes - Like the name implies...
• How to Survive a Renaissance Drama - I gave Shakespeare a go in college, but life would have been so much easier if I had read this first.
• Strike TV - Put together during 2007's writer's strike.  These webisodes hit the spot.

Linked In

• College Fashion - Going back to school has inspired me to get the scoop on the latest tips and trends for students
• Post Punk Kitchen Blog - While I am not a vegan, these recipes look good 
• How to Fold a T-shirt - A very cool way to fold a t-shirt and actually pretty easy
• SPANA Boots by ALDO - Sexy foot fetish shoes 
• Angels for Hope - Offers free crocheted angels for anyone in need of hope
• Day Zero - 101 things to do in 1001 days project
• Liquid Metallic Tights - Modernize any dress with these super sweet tights from Urban Outfitters... and they would look amazing with those SPANA boots 

Things i LOVE Thursday

Happy New Year!  I'm starting 2009 out right by remembering all the things I LoVe.

• My Family - they always have my back and offer a shoulder for me to cry on
• Jane Austen - who shapes the way I see the world and understands what I want in a man
• 2009 - I'm so happy to be starting a new year and hope this means a fresh start for me as well
• Bookstores - The best place to go when I am bored or depressed or happy or have money to spend
• Dancing - in my room, at work, while shopping, in front of strangers, with friends...