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I miss Linda Wells's Allure magazine and loved this article about her day working at Sephora.  I've had some serious wanderlust lately and am dreaming about trips to Africa, India, and Singapore. 
These wedding gowns by Naeem Khan are truly works of art.  I'm SUPER late to the party but I am obsessed with Lip Sync Battles. Of course Channing Tatum/Beyonce was hilarious and amazing, but I'm loving Melissa McCarthy and Jimmy Fallon. 
Style Me Pretty predicts celebrity wedding gowns. Love! Seriously tempted to splurge on these babies for upcoming weddings and events. I hear the best things about their shoes! We're so excited to stay in our apartment one more year, but that means we seriously need to add storage in the kitchen. I'm planning on Ikea hacking some open shelving and bookmarked inspiration here, here, and here. 

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The secret collections of the Museum of Natural History. Fascinating! 
Balanchine's Jewels is one of my very favorite ballets. I'm so envious of everyone in NYC who can see it now at the NYC Ballet!
I know I'm wayyy behind on this one, but I cannot get enough of watching lip sync battles. Melissa McCarthy's last song KILLED me.
I was so excited to see a shout out from Mackenzie on her 101 in 1001 update. Check out my list here. I only have 44 days to go and the race is on. Thanks for the love!
5 Items You Need in Your Closet from Liz. I'm thinking I need those flared jeans.
I picked up this guy from the Kate Spade Friends and Family sale last weekend. Can't wait for our trip to Toronto next weekend!!
We haven't started our registry yet, but I "need" this cheese board. Every time I go in Anthropologie, I have to visit it. (Tell me I'm not the only one!)
I've been pinning up a storm lately. Follow along with me this weekend. 

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Spring is here! The weekend is here!! Enjoy the sunshine if it's out where you are. :)
iPhone shooting tips from Man Repeller. My phone is my only camera and I need these! 
I have been thinking about getting on the electric toothbrush train for awhile.  Has anyone else tried Quip?
Drugstore dupes for popular makeup. I need to print this out and keep it in my purse. 
In case you missed it: I'm starting to think about wedding shoes!
How to choose the best colors for you blog.
I agree with this argument for putting off a honeymoon. We're thinking about doing a shorter domestic trip in the days after the wedding (maybe 5 days or so) and then making a bigger first anniversary trip. 
The best wedding planners in the country. I had the pleasure of attending one of the weddings shown here and many of these images took my breath away!
I have literally worn giant holes in my Michael Kors Fulton flats and I desperately need to pick up some new ones this weekend.
Great toasting tips. Cheers!

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Hotel hilarity!
I am REALLY late to the Barefoot Contessa fan club, but I enjoyed reading her story. 
Disney Princess facts that will blow your mind. 
This video of 100 years of wedding gowns is so much fun!
How America's source of Immigrants has changed over time. So interesting! 
Find your interior style with one question.  
Why Millenials Keep Dumping You: An Open Letter to Management.  
Happy weekend!

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I looooove LL Bean and Lands End canvas totes and am currently eyeing this leather handled one. A loves it too and I'm thinking my new last name might be the perfect monogram.

Babysitters Club Fashion. This is everything.

Did you see the Sesame Garlic Tacos recipe I posted? They are delicious!!

This calligraphy video is mesmerizing. 

Words that have a completely different meaning to Friends fans. 

Beautiful Ikea hack!

A lovely blue and white coastal home. 

Candles and bright colors at this Florida wedding. 

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Last weekend I made this recipe to freeze. I wanted to take advantage of the tomatoes at their best!

I love a good statement necklace, but this post makes me way to try statement earrings! I admit I'm a baby about heavy things on my ears, so we'll see how that idea goes...

I have been searching high and low for the perfect fisherman's sweater for years and A finally found me one...in the men's department! I should have known. 

Pottery Barn's post on the art of the shelfie. 

I have only a vague idea of our wedding venue, but I am really enjoying earmarking things for a registry. Right now my eyes are on this, this, and this. 

24 American behaviors considered rude in other countries. 

This nail polish may be the only color I ever need. It's the only color I will take off only to put on a fresh coat of the same thing. 

I love the pretty lacquer boxes from places like West Elm, but can't justify the cost. I am eager to try this DIY! I admit the idea of removing the hardware seems like too much work, so I would try this box without the clasp in the front. 

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How much do twenty-somethings actually get from their parents? Fascinating! 

I just discovered Russell and Hazel has an awesome free printable wedding planning template. I find a lot of planning guides to be a little too basic for me or generally not useful, but I think this one it awesome and have already started using it myself!

21 Things you didn't know about Love Actually. One of my favorite movies! Perfect for a rainy day like today. 

Pantry organizing amazingness. 

Have you tried out Violet to brand your wedding?

Speaking of branding, have you checked out my series about ways to brand your wedding? See part 1, part 2 and part 3!

Every style chart you could ever need.

I have been better about cooking at home lately and have my eye on these new recipes to try. 

I have a three day weekend and since it's storming outside, I have big plans for a little TV, home organizing, a DIY manicure and maybe some wedding plans of my own :). Happy weekend friends!

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Happy Friday! I am heading to Charleston early tomorrow for one of my dear friend's wedding and to see my family. I hope everyone has fabulous plans! Here are a few links for the weekend:

I just ordered this dress in onyx and whitewash at a steal! I can't wait to wear them with colorful accessories. (It also comes in red!)

The 100 Most Iconic Wedding Dresses.

Everything you might ever want to know about cheese. Incredible.

Amazing romantic comedy interiors.  

I admit I was a liiiittle skeptical about Marie Kondo, but then I refolded my whole T-shirt drawer and I'm a believer. (I also gave away some items that I was holding onto just because they were gifts.) Here are a few tips from Marie to get you started. 

Missing a piece or two of china or silver? I know where to find the replacements! 

Why We Need to Start Dating Again.

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I just ordered this ikat dress from JCrew and I am crossing my fingers it fits. While I'm add it, I'm soooo tempted to order these Eva Fehren earrings too. 

17 three ingredient cocktails. Have even less to work with? 16 two ingredient cocktails. 

There is in shower self tanner. Consider me intrigued. 

Photos of 1940s Paris against the same spots today. 

Styling tricks to steal from 10 beautiful living rooms. 

Stealth interview questions to reveal your true character. 

I am fascinated by Kimye's wedding photos. 

Why we need to start dating again. Agreed! What ever happened to this??

This girl lived her life according to the Pinterest popular page.

Happy weekend! 

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WHEW! What a week!! I don't even know what just happened haha. I'm ready for a couple days of for sure. How was your week?

This adorable schnauzer is as close as A and I will get to having one, but I thought he would appreciate this cutie. Here are a few things for your reading pleasure...

I pinned a bunch of graphic wedding invites for a friend. Check it out here. 

Can't stop wearing my new navy striped tee.

26 Times Celebrities Gave Awesome Responses to Sexist Questions. It's a little tedious to click through, but these women are sharp!  

Need some new lunchbox ideas? Try these.

Do you live in one of the Top 10 Cities for Millennials?

How to Invest Money in your 20s.

Women Rejecting Marriage Proposals in Western Art History. Hilarious!  

Happy weekend :)

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{photo by Bruce Weber via source} TGIF! This has been a doozy of a week and I'm ready for a break. How fabulous is Mrs. Iris Apfel?? I am dying to see the documentary and am keeping my eyes out for an opportunity to see it here in Boston. 
I have an action packed Saturday with the West Elm/Style Me Pretty pop up shop in Fenway and then heading to a Derby party. Sunday I plan to work on apartment things and getting ready to move in with A. What do you have in store?
And now for your reading pleasure...
Famous Women on Female Friendships
Love avocado toast? I also make Nutella, peanut butter and banana. Here are 5 more toast ideas.
Currently on my nails.
I've been daydreaming NONSTOP about the apartment once I move in with A later this month. I love this paint color, this rug, these tones, and this little corner. 
If Disney princesses texted their princes. Hilarious!
RBG is a badass...and has great relationship advice. 
In case you missed it, I shared some of my favorite Watters wedding gowns earlier this week!

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Happy weekend! A and I are back and getting back into a normal work/life routine is harder than I thought it would be. I am slowly adjusting back will be back to a regular posting schedule next week. In the meantime I wanted to share one of my favorite Instagrams from the trip in case anyone missed it. If you need a Caribbean destination, I highly recommend our resort: Carambola Beach Resort in St Croix. 

Have a great weekend! I'll be resting, unpacking, and cleaning out in A's apartment to make room for myself :)

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This Sally King Benedict painting is so fun and colorful, I just had to share. It's the weekend!

15 Simple Moves to Change your Career.

14 Dogs who have been Caught Misbehaving. 

Thinking of hiring a wedding planner? 10 questions to ask first.

How to raise kids to be kind. 

Unsure of a cooking technique? Check out the NY Times cooking videos. 

Words that have a completely different meaning to Friends fans. 

I "need" a new white and navy striped shirt and plan to order this one stat!

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Happy weekend! That is all :)

50 things 90s kids won't be able to forget. 

Twenty-four easy lunches. I need to put this to work!

This Downton Abbey parody with the cast and George Clooney is HYSTERICAL!

I really need to stop buying clothes, but I LOVE these tanks from Loft and would like to add more to my closet. 

Did you see my new Boston Guide?! 

19 Secrets of Couples who Stay Together Forever.

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Happy first day of spring! I've given myself a 3 day weekend which is perfectly cozy since it's still freezing outside. 

A few things that caught my eye this week:

I was so excited to watch the new Aziz Ansari standup on Netflix and his bit about people being flaky is spot. on.

I desperately need new black flats for work. I can't decide on these, these, these, or something I haven't found yet. Any suggestions?

This private estate wedding was beautiful, but even more beautiful was the story behind the setting. 

24 diagrams that will make eating healthy easier. 

My dad lived in New York City for a long time and always loves to point out very unrealistic apartments (compared to their inhabitants) in TV and movies. Here's how much they would actually cost.

Classic paintings paired with Mean Girls quotes. HILARIOUS!  

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In honor of the new Cinderella movie, famous shoe designers reimagined the glass slipper. 

Did you catch Joanna's new apartment tour?

How to be a friend in deed. I feel like I never know what to do for friends in need and was glad to find this article!

13 signs you're 26. I found too many of these to be true, especially 1, 5, and 12. 

Cheese matchmaking app. 'Nuf said. 

This girl lived according to the Pinterest popular page. 

A and I recently tried Plated and my favorite was the Cheesy Quinoa Casserole. I would definitely make it again. 

Still loving this fresh and natural beauty look. 

Since switching to a Macbook in August, I'm really paranoid that I'm not managing my backups/iCloud/iPhoto correctly and consequently could potentially lose files. I found this awesome article that clearly breaks down how to manage your Photo Stream and backup photos. Also, I'm a huge fan of Carbonite. 

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If you live in the Northeast, you're probably in the same boat as me: sick and tired of the snow! A and I are planning a Carribbean/Mexico trip for April and I am overwhelmed with the options and logistics. I've never been to that part of the world and I have no idea where to start. I am however getting very good at looking at the pictures. The photo above is Ladera Resort in St Lucia. It's a bit out of reach, but that doesn't stop me from daydreaming! 

Want to dress like a princess? Here's a guide to Kate Middleton's favorite brands. 

Ultimate Ikea shopping list. 

Norway's slick passport design.

In honor of Galentine's Day: Famous women on being childless. I'm all for everyone making their own choices!

This article on eating out hit very close to home for my boyfriend and me. 

Tatte Bakery is one of my favorite places. Did you know you can order some pastries here?

I haven't shopped at LOFT in awhile for some reason, but I'm digging their recent arrivals. Particularly this, this and this. 

Any favorite or suggested resorts for me?

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I just LOVE this space. The dark colors, the combination of wood, leather, soft carpet, and the beautifully styled bookcase just slays me! I'm dreaming of my next apartment and this is some serious inspiration. 

No particular plans this weekend...rest and productivity I hope!

February is here and if you've fallen off the fitness train, here are some 20 minute workouts.

How much do twentysomethings actually get from their parents?

Ever wonder what chefs keep in their fridge? 

I had fun finding out the Billboard #1 song on the day I was born. 

A introduced me to my new favorite red wine. 

I FINALLY ordered the Lacie weekend bag from Sole Society and I can't wait to use it! 

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I pinned this image forever ago and haven't had an occasion to replicate it. However, I have a copper belt that my grandmother passed down to me that I almost never wear and I think it would be cool for the Brooklyn bridal shower I'm going to on Saturday. I can't wait to see my besties from high school and celebrate L+B's upcoming wedding!

Happy weekend!

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My beautiful friends Leah and Becky are the brains and talent behind Plante Clothing and their spring collection is launching in just a few weeks! They won Best Emerging Designers at Charleston Fashion Week last year and I am so proud. Be sure to check out the look book here. 

This home design by Bailey of Biscuit Home is AH-MAZING! The midcentury modern furniture is beautiful and the turquoise pops are perfection. 

For all the engaged peeps in the house, 10 questions you need to ask before hiring a wedding planner. 

A historic color book that long predates Pantone. 

I loved Meg Biram's profile of Carly from The College Prepster as part of her Get Shit Done series.  Interesting images of what the Boston 2024 Olympics might look like should Boston win the bid.  I hope you're staying warm and cozy on this snowy weekend!