Fabulous Friday

Early dismissal from work: CHECK

Good weather projected for the long weekend: CHECK

Summer ending in a few short days: SAD but excited about the coming changes

This friday's pick is a dress by Tory Burch. And what do you know they are having a sale online, spend $300 to get 20% off and the discounts stack up the more you spend. Just enter WEEKEND during your checkout here.

Happy weekend everyone!

Blogger Inspiration: Atlantic-Pacific

Today I'm recreating a look from Atlantic-Pacific

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The LBD is extra special because of the peter pan collar. #2 is the actual dress worn in the first photo, #3 is a bit longer hitting right at the knee and #4 is the more affordable version, #1 is fun because it's made out of lace and the colors are inverted.

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Reading Right Now

A few months ago I picked up by pure chance the most thrilling book which turned out to be a part in a series of books. I previously wrote about it here. This weekend i was browsing my local Dollar Tree and in their "literary" section was Book 1 of the series, the only one left for me to read. Did i mention it was only a $1!!!! 

The series is written by Anthony E. Zuiker (the creator of CSI).

Day 1 and I'm already on page 123. #cantputitdown If you are into thrillers, mysteries, and murders then you absolutely have to add this to your reading list.

btw in my last review i mentioned the digital feature of this book. You log into Level26.com and enter a respective code from the chapter if you want to see a short video clip referencing what you just read. At first i thought it was really neat and different feature from any other book i read, but now i think the videos are actually a hindrance. It just feels odd to me because the actors chosen to play the characters are not what i envisioned in my head and it's clashing with my imagination. Best to let your imagination run free.

If you read or are reading the series let me know...i'm dying to talk to someone and get their insights.

Celebrity Inspiration: Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria can make an ASOS dress look like a million bucks. The shoes are Charlotte Olympia, but I included a more affordable version from Steve Madden.

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3D Art by Nagai Hideyuki

Artist: Nagai Hideyuki
Age: 21

Check out his page here and Facebook fan page here.

Anger Management

Coming to a Macy's near you

My favorite bad girl/good girl designed a limited clothing collection for Macy's. The bloggers are buzzing about how fantastic it's going to be and i'm hoping it's not going to turn into a Missoni fiasco.  If you recall the anticipation of the Missoni for Target collection was so insane it sold out in less than 12 hours. People were trading forks and spoons for shoes. Brutal!

Here is a little sneak peak at Nicole Richie for Macy's collection:

Shop Nicole's other collections here:

Winter Kate

House of Harlow

Celebrity Inspiration: Ali Landry

Talk about a statement necklace!!!

This look is very easy to re-create. Hi-low dress available in most stores, same goes for the collarless blazer throw in gold hoops a la Jennifer Lopez and a statement necklace and voila!

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Celebrity Inspiration: Princess Diana via Naomi Watts

I haven't posted outfits inspired by a celebrity in a few weeks and I am excited about this roundup because this incorporates 2 beautiful ladies. Oliver Hirschbiegel is currently directing a film about the last 2 years of Princess Di's life. Naomi Watts was hired to play the late princess and she could pass for her twin sister. You can read the story here.

credit Us Weekly

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Better late than never

I have done it and I'm not ashamed it took me this long.  And by "it" I am obviously referring to joining Groupon. Yes I know, everyone has been saving loads of $$$ from Groupon deals for ages now and I'm late to the party. I don't care.  It is a new and exciting world for me and I intend to spread my Groupon love with everyone else who is late to the party.


Here is my personal link for you to join here!!!!