tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90955668115430367622024-02-15T04:45:01.717-05:00Idle FascinationLivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.comBlogger653125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-81785630289868597102013-11-20T10:30:00.000-05:002013-11-20T10:30:03.174-05:00Beauty Haul: L’Oreal Warehouse Sale Fall 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let the conspicuous consumption begin! I recently had the chance to check out the L’Oreal Warehouse </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sale thanks to a dear colleague who had a buttload of passes. If you’re unfamiliar with this sale they’re held bi-annually and by invitation only. Many of the brands under the gargantuan L’Oreal umbrella are available, including Lancome, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Biotherm, Redken, Matrix, Garnier, Maybelline, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Cacharel, Yves Saint-Laurent and of course L’Oreal Paris and L'Oreal Professionnel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I didn’t take any photos at the sale because a) I needed my hands free for the grabby grabby and b) even on a Wednesday night it was crazy in there, I can’t imagine the chaos on a weekend. I did set a budget for myself and though I wasn’t sure what to expect I made a list of items to keep an eye out for, most of which I didn’t find. So here’s what I picked up:</span><br />
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Skincare: I was thrilled to see a small selection of Kiehl’s products were available. I found a gift set (the Kenny Scharf Holiday 2012 collection) priced at 46.75$ chock full of products I’ve already tried and loved. I know that in store 100% of the proceeds from the Kenny Scharf products went to various children’s charities. I would like to think that the same holds true for those sold at the warehouse sale but not even I’m that much of an idealist. I’m currently pretty well stocked in skincare so I bypassed the La Roche-Posay, Vichy and Biotherm.</span><br />
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<span msonormal="" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hair: I needed shampoo, conditioner and a hair mask. Sadly there was no Kerastase in sight. There were Redken products but none from the Color Extend line which is what I’ve been using so I ended up getting a couple of regular L’Oreal shampoos and conditioners. At 2.50$/bottle they were hard to pass up. There was a variety of L’Oreal Professional products available (including Mythic Oil) but hey, I had a budget! For the hair mask I just finished the Living Proof restore mask that I’d gotten as part of a 500 points perk at Sephora and I love it but it’s regularly priced at 50$ and so at Sephora it remains. I ended up getting a Matrix Biolage mask (or "conditioning balm", if you prefer) that I’ve heard good things about for 18$.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make-Up: When I saw the brand list on the invitation I had my fingers crossed for Armani and YSL cosmetics but none were to be found. If there were any they probably flew off the shelves during the employee pre-sale. I’d also been hoping for a Lancome mascara but the closest thing I found was the brow shaper. For those interested in Lancome I saw foundation (ex. Teint Idole was priced at just under 15$), bronzers, quads and glosses, and there were testers out. I couldn’t spot the Touche Eclat dupes by L’Oreal and Maybelline through the hordes of shoppers so all I picked up in terms of drugstore make-up was a L’Oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe (4.50$)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nails: There were tons of Essie nail polishes priced at 4.75$ with a buy 5 get 1 free deal so I picked up a base coat, a top coat, a cuticle cream, a metallic polish (L'il Boa Peep) and two reds since I don’t actually have any red polish. Jag-u-are is a sexy-glossy-race-car-meets-Kitchenaid-mixer-of-my-dreams red and Leading Lady is a gorgeous red glitter, it looks like Christmas in a bottle!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There were a variety of fragrances and I was very tempted to pick up a bottle of Stella McCartney (30$ for the mini EDP) but I have more than enough perfumes at the moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My budget was 125$ and my total was 118.42$ with tax. And a free Skinny Cow bar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have any of you been to this type of warehouse sale before? Haul-a back! (Terrible. I’m so sorry.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a happy day!xx</span></span></div>
Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-75492900345737526322013-11-18T10:00:00.000-05:002013-11-18T10:00:03.148-05:00Where Have I Been?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-CA">Here are a few highlights of the past year+: return to Maui with my love in December, with the girls and my love celebrating our friends tying the knot, return to Turks & Caicos with my girls in June, celebrating my 35th Birthday with family and friends(including a new little friend! Not mine!), and Montreal's Diner en Blanc in August. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt;">Well that was a hell of a hiatus! I think I took the “Idle” bit a little too seriously. I never intended to kill off my dear little blog, but that’s what neglect will do. (Rest assured I do not have any children or houseplants in dire need of my less than tender loving care). Truth be told, I simply ran out of inspiration. I couldn’t figure out how to be an aspirational blogger without the conspicuous consumption side of it all raping and pillaging my finances. Okay, the fact that I’m crap with money is not the blogosphere’s fault, but there’s just… so… much… temptation! And then came Twitter which I had no interest in whatsoever yet seemed to be a requirement. And then Pinterest came along and sucked me in, rendering obsolete all those “inspiration” posts I’d use as filler. (Sorry, guys. You deserve better than half-assed filler posts). It just started to feel like anything I had to say had been said before, and better… with much prettier pictures. I just stopped having fun. But in the end I missed it. I missed interacting with you all, and checking in on your amazing blogs. Unfortunately my self-imposed break extended to my enjoyment of most other blogs as well since they were just a reminder of the failure mine had become. Good lord, melodramatic much? Enough of my whiny crap. I missed you, and so I’m back… hopefully you’re still out there! <u></u></span></span></div>
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Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-55204636418372154712012-06-29T10:39:00.000-04:002012-06-29T10:39:09.613-04:00Blogger Lovin': White JeansWhite jeans have been on my shopping list since last Spring, but the perfect pair eludes me. I'm not willing to throw down as much cash as I would on a blue or black pair (my klutzy nature all but ensures that my light-coloured clothes enjoy a shorter lifespan), pockets you can see through the denim just irk me, I need a nice skinny mid-rise (my butt-crack-flashing days are over) either cropped or that can be folded up into a french cuff, which I do with all my skinnies in the summer. White jeans might intimidate some, but they really shouldn't: they can be easily dressed up or down and they're perfectly paired with sweet pastels, flashy brights and the most basic of basic pieces (simple tees, leather jackets, Chucks). Not convinced? Behold, The Great White Hope:<br />
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<br />Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-24236742363148989012012-06-25T16:03:00.000-04:002012-06-25T16:03:00.849-04:00Lazy Monday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Approximately seven minutes after snapping this photo I snagged my dress on the old lock on my front door frame and tore a huge hole in it. Good times! Fingers crossed my Mommy can work her magic on it seeing as my non-existant sewing skills have been known to include a stapler.</div>
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Other than that little sartorial snafu I'm enjoying a lovely lazy long holiday weekend. Today I've got nothing much to do, nowhere in particular to be, and it's alright with me! I may spend the rest of the afternoon improving the sad state of my miniscule outdoor space, or maybe even baking, since the sweltering heat has subsided. Followed by a Californication marathon. Mmmm.... Hank Moody...</div>
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Opi nail polish in Suzi and the Lifeguard and La-Paz-itively Hot (the perfect shade of popsicle pink), Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette and Primer Potion, Laura Mercier's oil free tinted moisturizer, Michaek Kors Very Hollywood rollerball perfume and lip gloss combo, Diorshow Blackout Waterproof (<em>always</em> waterproof for these peepers... I just get so emotional!) and pretty much everybody's MVP the Shu Uemura eyelash curler gives hope to even the wimpiest lashes. And mine are big ol' sissies.<br />
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What are your MVPs?Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-4369884831161626742012-06-18T18:23:00.001-04:002012-06-18T18:23:28.263-04:00The 17th Sign Of The Impending Apocalypse...... I've put up an outfit post! The rarity of this occurance may ultimately prove that the Mayans were right. Now, while I particularly enjoyed my outfit choice for my girl's Krista's birthday party Saturday night you can see that the art of posing gracefully still eludes me. I call the first pose "The Peepee Dance", followed by "The 50 Foot Woman". Nevertheless, it was a great night with wonderful friends and several shots of Patron XO Cafe. How was your weekend, lovely lovelies?<br />
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Below: loading up on libations at The Wine Cellar, what deep-fried dreams are made of at Da Conch Shack, stunning Grace Bay beach, conch ceviche under the palms at Coco Bistro, exploring Middle Caicos in my poor, beat-up chapeau at Daniel's Cafe and Dragon's Cay, a little buddy and the breakfast burrito of champions at Somewhere... On The Beach, and one last look... sigh...<br />
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More on the Elsa Schiaparelli x Miuccia Prada exhibit <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2012/05/first-looks-the-mets-schiaparelli-and-prada-costume-instute.html">here</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rooney Mara in Givenchy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lana Del Rey in Altuzarra</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linda Fargo in Schiaparelli</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Images via </span><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2012/05/all-the-looks-from-the-2012-met-gala-red-carpet.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">New York Magazine</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://celebrity-gossip.net/costume-institute-gala-2012/2012-costume-institute-gala-red-carpet-live-feed-631330"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Celebrity_Gossip</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://fashionista.com/2012/05/all-the-looks-from-the-2012-met-ball-red-carpet/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fashionista</span></a>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-52731134281562667692012-04-29T20:39:00.000-04:002012-04-29T20:39:09.456-04:00Latest YumsHappy Sunday! I'm just about to curl up with my love and the first season of Lost, but first I thought I'd share a few recent culinary concoctions of mine... Every now and then the motivation to get cooking strikes, here's hoping the habit sticks this time!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whole grain penne with mascarpone, lemon, spinach and walnuts. Adapted from <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-spaghetti-with-mascarpo-76811">this recipe</a>. I made it again tonight with rapini instead of spinach and it was fantastic.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harissa-spiced shrimp with quinoa in a lemon tahini dressing with diced yellow bell pepper and avocado (it's like a deconstructed salad thang).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What got me through the winter (and this unseasonable frigid April): <a href="http://www.davidstea.com/detox">Organic Detox tea from David's Tea</a>. <br />
I looooove this stuff.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-69038980459477357472012-04-26T18:08:00.000-04:002012-04-26T18:09:18.722-04:00Liv Loves: Body Rock TV<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/">BodyRocking</a> this week, at first I created a sort of mash-up of exercises using various BodyRock workouts and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, and finally followed the most recent BodyRock workout this morning, throwing in a much-needed ab bonus. I don't have any of the equipment so I went with the modifications and used an online interval timer. I'm also attempting to make healthier choices when it comes to my meals, which aren't too bad really, however my Achilles heel is definitely portion control (um, and Cheetos. The crunchy kind). The short-term motivation? My trip to Turks and Caicos next month! However I'm approaching this as a long-term lifestyle change: I want to be stronger, have more energy and I'm not gonna lie, looking smokin' hot wouldn't be bad either. But I can be lazy, so I definitely need to kick myself in the butt.<br />
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For those of you unfamiliar with the BodyRock home workout movement, it's basically quick, high intensity living room friendly workouts that primarily utilize your own bodyweight. Think twelve minutes a day couldn't possibly make a difference? Why not try? And for those of you thinking that the images on the site look too porn-y to be taken seriously, look beyond, press play, read the posts and the truly inspirational comments from BodyRockers everywhere. I'm completely obsessed with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/LisaMarieBodyRock.Tv">Lisa Marie</a>: I think her charming Brit accent is actually tricking me into torturing myself. In a good way.<br />
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Are you all kicking your butts into high gear for the upcoming summer season? Do you ave any recommendations? Or even better, delicious healthy recipe ideas? I've got a gorgeous bunch of rapini to cook up with garlic and cherry tomatoes tonight. Yum!Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-4470419133411251712012-04-23T21:41:00.000-04:002012-04-23T21:41:11.948-04:00I'm Only Happy When It RainsOkay, that's completely untrue. The weather's been cold, grey, rainy... a total meteorological downer that looks like it's going to be sticking around for most of the week. My long-awaited week off of work, no less. An adorably girly raincoat like this scalloped lace patterned number from <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/printed-lace-raincoat/_/searchString/raincoat/QUERYID/4f9605c1575c1f4afa000574/SEARCHPOSITION/0/CMCATEGORYID/683d4023-53f5-4900-b5ce-ecf465df31a9/STYLEID/24459976/productOptionIDs/12B8C951-1A20-4EE1-BF90-10C3E51E5A64">Free People</a> could make me feel marginally better. And when the sun comes back out, it folds up into a pouch!<br />
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=48273210" rel="nofollow">Giuseppe Zanotti gold wedge sandals</a>, $710<br />
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</div>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-30511068815904109862012-04-06T10:14:00.001-04:002012-04-09T22:06:13.752-04:00Blogger Lovin': Pocketful of PosiesFloral pants. Until recently the mere idea summoned up hive-inducing flashbacks of my drawstring-waisted floral palazzo pants circa 1993 (paired with a bodysuit and a crocheted vest, naturally). *shudder*. But the recent crop of botanic-heavy skinnies and slim-cut trousers have me reconsidering, particularly noteworthy is <a href="http://www.hm.com/ca/product/97495?article=97495-D#article=97495-H">this wallet-friendly pair by H&M</a>. While we've seen lots of floral on floral lately, I prefer them styled as these ladies have: cropped at the ankles with sexy heels and simple tops.<br />
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</div>Oh how I've missed you!! I'm spending this lovely day off catching up on your blogs and vacation shopping! The boyfriend and I are looking for a week-long sweet escape this May. I thought I had pretty much settled on Turks & Caicos (the Providenciales/Grace Bay area) but now I've started looking into Grand Cayman and Barbados as well. And then I got even more distracted and threw in Barcelona for kicks. Though I'm not sure it will be warm enough in May to take advantage of the beach. Basically all we need is a beautiful beach with fantastic food, not uber-touristy, not too many kids, a place we can explore by foot and rental car, checking out local shops and visiting different beaches... a little nightlife would be great but hey, if partying was the most important thing to us, we'd go back to Vegas. We probably can't go wrong with any of these options but I'm definitely open to suggestions. Where should we go?Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-38275917407988575992012-03-03T11:05:00.000-05:002012-03-03T11:05:51.735-05:00In Praise of the Pink KitchenI'm not sure what it is lately with me and pink. From clothes and nail polishes to chairs and hell, even appliances. I can't get enough. Maybe I'm experiencing the residual effects of <a href="http://idlefascination.blogspot.com/2011/10/scenes-from-halloween.html">my Halloween costume</a>. I'm suddenly pondering painting my bedroom a pale seashelly pink instead of the moody black I've been wanting for months. Most unexpectedly I'm absolutely loving it in kitchens. From pastel Smeg refrigerators to hot pink accent walls and backsplashes it's all I can do to keep my inner Barbie from giving my rental kitchen the full on cupcake treatment. <br />
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</div>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-18368902863972230282012-02-20T08:26:00.000-05:002012-02-20T08:26:00.364-05:00Blogger Lovin': Tuula VintageEvery once in awhile, a style blogger comes along that makes you want to go all <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105414/plotsummary">Single White Female</a> and hijack her entire wardrobe (minus the stiletto-heel murder part of course). Truth be told it took me awhile to realize that so many of those inspirational outfit images I'd been <a href="http://pinterest.com/idlefascination/">pinning like a madwoman</a> were by and large of the same girl. Jessica Stein of <a href="http://tuulavintage.blogspot.com/">Tuula Vintage</a> seems to have single-handedly composed my entire spring shopping list. A Sydney Girl landed in NYC, Jessica projects the very look I wish I could: both sexy and lady-like, at once pulled-together and easy-going (instead of a high-strung, sometimes lazy klutz who is nonetheless, very sexy. Wink, wink). So here are some of my favorite looks, that I hope to be plagiarising this spring and summer:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And there goes my budget! Happy Monday, loves!xx</div>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-46407620951527937912012-02-17T16:31:00.000-05:002012-02-17T16:31:42.664-05:00Random Street Style Round-UpWith the current crop of fashion week streetstyle photos overtaking the blogs, the inspiration is seemingly endless. But the looks I personally find to be the most inspirational aren't brimming with hyperbolic print-mixing, yeti-scale-furs or Heidi-inspired layering but are of those who chose to keep things a little more refined... with a wink. So here are my picks featuring gorgeous, classic tailoring, creamy color palettes, eye-popping blues and a double dose of Hanneli, cause really, does she ever get it wrong?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">images via <a href="http://streetpeeper.com/">streetpeeper</a>, <a href="http://style.com/">style.com</a> and <a href="http://streetfsn.blogspot.com/">street fsn</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-46673058050269508682012-02-06T22:28:00.000-05:002012-02-06T22:28:46.186-05:00Pinky on the Brain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqWiiBMZE-hI0a7wMWQTKJVzvGzA9MA-VImiQrCguIi2KjjuuLY0plyH_hARg7QwvaBxWL6eQVCnbQsrYDPJmpC4XZv6JXa8JmkTacKrKtqsjbKOcEjaFSrNyhgtAeJna4C0OgIkw7lE/s1600/eatsleepdenimpinkjeans.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqWiiBMZE-hI0a7wMWQTKJVzvGzA9MA-VImiQrCguIi2KjjuuLY0plyH_hARg7QwvaBxWL6eQVCnbQsrYDPJmpC4XZv6JXa8JmkTacKrKtqsjbKOcEjaFSrNyhgtAeJna4C0OgIkw7lE/s1600/eatsleepdenimpinkjeans.png" /></a></div>Blame it on VD (er... Valentine's Day, not, um, the other) but lately I'm rather obsessed with all manner of rosy-hued items. Including pink jeans. And as demonstrated by the flawless look above, why wait till spring to rock them?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via <a href="http://eatsleepdenim.com/blog/street-scene/street-style-think-pink/">eat sleep denim</a></span></div>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-90970423092764249922012-01-10T22:35:00.000-05:002012-01-10T22:35:57.067-05:00Winter WanderlustIt's that time of year again, kids, when I begin scouring travel sites in search of balmier temperatures despite not having paid off all of my Christmas shopping bills... so what'll it be? A cruise, perhaps? Do you have any envy-inducing holidays on the horizon?<br />
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="height: 600px; position: relative; width: 600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/winter_wanderlust/set?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=42068945"><img alt="Winter Wanderlust" border="0" force="1" height="600" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/42068945/id/EtiPvAQ84RGwAzb9prhqhA/size/y.jpg" title="Winter Wanderlust" width="600" /></a></div><br />
<div><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/winter_wanderlust/set?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=42068945">Winter Wanderlust</a> by <a href="http://idlefascination.polyvore.com/?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger">idlefascination</a> featuring a <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/racerback_dress/shop?query=racerback+dress">racerback dress</a></small></div><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=47064047" rel="nofollow">Alexander Wang racerback dress</a>, $450<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=30326766" rel="nofollow">CALYPSO ST BARTH triangle bikini</a>, $69<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=48022110" rel="nofollow">Rachel Zoe linen shoes</a>, $325<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=40162244" rel="nofollow">Dannijo jewelry</a>, $274<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=47306034" rel="nofollow">Prism metal shades</a>, $380<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=32374919" rel="nofollow">NARS Illuminator -Orgasm</a>, $29<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=44660412" rel="nofollow">Surf Spray 4oz, Bumble And Bumble</a>, £19<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2225775&.svc=blogger&id=32470672" rel="nofollow">Audrey Passport Cover</a>, $32</small></div>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-70877040185339898802012-01-08T21:09:00.000-05:002012-01-08T21:09:19.291-05:00One More Pinterest Addict...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Yep. It was only a matter of time. I passively joined awhile back but the obsession firmly took hold this weekend while the boyfriend was fiddling with the satellite dish. And so *shameless self promotion*: <a href="http://pinterest.com/idlefascination/">Follow me on Pinterest</a>!Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-70913785369713625002012-01-06T11:52:00.000-05:002012-01-06T11:52:48.237-05:00Blogger Lovin': Winter LayersI simply cannot have too many coats. Hey, I am Canadian, at least it's a practical addiction. Besides, what's the point of throwing together an incredible outfit and hiding it all under a craptastic topper? On the flipside throwing on the right coat can make me feel put together despite the shlubwear I may be sporting underneath. But since I'm keeping my shopaholic butt out of the shops and avoiding online sales like the plague in hopes of escaping somewhere warm sometime soon I'll just have to keep my sartorial kicks vicarious. Here's some inspiration for you all in the chic bundleage department...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.misspouty.com/2011/12/tribal-print.html">Miss Pouty</a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-1331409462042722472012-01-04T09:15:00.000-05:002012-01-04T09:15:01.222-05:00Chic in Pink via Design ShuffleGood morning, darlings! This time of year, the fundamental theme in many of our lives is change. We seek to change our appearance, our habits, our goals and our environment. We seek to think outside the box, and for many that box is a bland builder's beige. So if you're the type more likely to hit the paint store than the gym come the new year, I've got a wonderful guest post to share with you with lots of (perhaps unlikely) inspiration. Enjoy!<br />
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Hi, I’m Joanna, a guest blogger for <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/" target="_blank" title="Interior Design">Design Shuffle</a>, an online portfolio site for interior designers and design enthusiasts. I am fortunate enough to spend my days gathering images of the most beautiful <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/" target="_blank" title="Interior Designs"><strong>interior designs</strong></a> from around the web. I then get to share them on blogs such as this one. Thanks to Idle Fascination for letting me share with you today.<br />
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Pink is one of those colors many women embrace and many men feel alienated by. In interiors, those opposing perspectives can be merged into a happy collaboration by using a light touch to keep the pink hues as gender-neutral as possible. To achieve this, darker furnishings can be included with pink for a more masculine feel or the color can be added in tiny touches such as throw pillows. Take a look at some of the pink-infused rooms we found and get inspired. Would you and your significant other feel comfortable in these spaces?<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14195" height="391" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/1-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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A traditional living room looks stately without seeming fussy by using the lightest pink on furnishings and at the bookshelves.<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14196" height="639" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/2-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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The soft pink walls and light gray and white flooring of this living room balance the bold furnishings beautifully.<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14197" height="392" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/3-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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Dark chocolate and black furnishings give a masculine feel to this pink and white living room. A sisal rug brings a casual touch to the space.<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14198" height="387" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/4-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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A single throw and several small floral arrangements give this sunroom just the right amount of pink.<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14199" height="391" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/5-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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A very masculine space gets a feminine touch from a few pink throw pillows. Doesn't this room inspire lots of <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/filter/living-room" target="_blank" title="Living Room Ideas">living room ideas</a>?<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14200" height="638" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/6-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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A blue Chinoiserie room gets a blast of pink from its dining chairs. It would be nice if the room had another bit of pink somewhere in the room to anchor the color.<br />
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<img alt="Chic Pink" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14201" height="533" src="http://www.designshuffle.com/blog/files/2011/12/7-Chic-Pink.jpg" title="Chic Pink" width="500" /><br />
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A statement chair introduces pink into a bright white room. Sometimes just one touch of a vibrant color such as this is all the room needs.<br />
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In this <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/filter/bedroom" target="_blank" title="Bedroom Design">bedroom design</a>, dark furnishings, art and lighting contrast with the pink walls nicely. Surely a man would feel comfortable in this space. Images <a href="http://www.free-home-decorating-ideas.com/home-decorating-on-a-budget.html" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://www.kagozi.com/modern-pink-living-room-photos-furniture-inspiration/modern-pink-living-room-photos-1/" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://www.thelennoxx.com/browse-by-style/classic/beautiful-blue/" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/decor-ideas/decorating-ideas-for-small-spaces-1010" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://dwellerswithoutdecorators.blogspot.com/2010/03/pink-and-yellow-chairs-that-make-room.html" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://dwellerswithoutdecorators.blogspot.com/2010/03/pink-and-yellow-chairs-that-make-room.html" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://www.switcheroom.com/2011/09/this-post-has-insane-amount-of-pink.html" target="_blank">8</a><br />
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Did you like these pink inspirations? Tell us what you think! Also, be sure to check out Design Shuffle where you'll find our <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/infographic/history-of-interior-design" target="_blank" title="Interior Design Guide">interior design guide</a> and great fantastic inspiration from <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/map/interior-designers?location=boston" target="_blank" title="Boston interior designers">Boston interior designers</a> and more!Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-8177035710549045942012-01-03T14:06:00.000-05:002012-01-03T14:06:42.737-05:00All dressed up with no place to go... and loving it!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still in too much of a food coma/hangover state to compile your own list of non-judgemental, non-self-deprecating New Year's resolutions? Then just steal these via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/diy/the-new-new-resolution-a-2012-manifesto-163708">Apartment Therapy</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>First off (if you're still here after my prolonged absence), Happy New Year!! May this year be better than the last and worse than the next (and hopefully apocalypse-free)! I hope you all had wonderful holidays surrounded by loved ones and guilt-free gluttony! My holidays were low-key and exactly what I needed. I spent time with beloved family and friends, gorged myself on wonderful food and played way, way too many wii and Kinect dance games... a sobering reminder of just how out of shape I am. Oh well, that's what resolutions are for, isn't it?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A blonder 2012. It remains to be seen how much of 2012 will be spent with the tree still up.<br />
I really like my tree.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">New Years Eve the boyfriend and I ended up staying in. But that's no excuse not to get all dolled up anyway, is it? Unfortunately for my poor little blog we were too busy having an awesome time throwing back the pink bubbly stuff and whipping up <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/">this sumptuous mushroom bourguinon</a> to do the outfit photo thing. Taking more time to do that definitely warrants a spot on the ever-growing resolution list. So the only photo I have is of the cheesy self-portrait variety but it allows me to show you my new slightly blonder do. And I had to Polyvore my outfit due to lack of photographic evidence (only the shoes are different, but a reasonable facsimilie scored at last years' post-Christmas sale at Browns). And I've been trying to avoid this years post-Christmas sales like the plague. Money is tight and temptation is everywhere! I did cave when I found the black J Brand velvet skinnies above for 99$. I'm only human! So let's tack "spend less" onto the now scroll-like resolution list, shall we?</div>How were your New Years' celebrations? Are you the resolution-making type?Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095566811543036762.post-59317325758387352842011-12-18T19:33:00.000-05:002011-12-18T19:33:53.430-05:00The Thin Line Between Lust and Must (or, Dear Santa,)<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="height: 600px; position: relative; width: 600px;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above image of spinach and cheese strata via <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/">Smitten Kitchen</a>, as the one whipped up by me was simply too delectable to allow even a spare moment to capture photographically. Seriously. Make this. It is soooo good.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So I know I promised you all photos of my holiday brunch last weekend. But despite my doing most of the prep work the day before, I ended up being so busy that I didn't take one photo, and it didn't even occur to me to hand the camera over to anyone else to capture the magic. Poo. Although I suppose that means I was simply enjoying myself too much being completely present in the moment to care... which is good for me as a human being, but not so good as a blogger. Oh well.<br />
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So that means no photos of the mimosas galore, the mountain of <a href="http://www.fairmountbagel.com/">Fairmount bagels</a> and buttery croissants from <a href="http://www.mamieclafoutis.com/language.php">Mamie Clafoutis</a>, or my friend Eric's fluffy, decadent homemade eggnog that managed to convert even me despite my three decades as a staunch anti-eggnogger, no evidence of my ill-timed duck fat potatoes which failed to crisp up as intended, no sign of the to-die-for<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/12/spinach-and-cheese-strata/"> spinach and cheese strata</a> that turned out as scrumptious as I'd hoped, and no pics of my gorgeous friends who managed to look stunning even on a Sunday morning or of my Mom joining in the fun. And no shots of my make-out session with the dishwasher post-party. Whatever would I do without it? The good news is, I'm dying to do it all over again. Maybe next time I'll even delegate the documentation duties.Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17416945222361367356noreply@blogger.com0