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The Final Countdown

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Happy Friday blogadees! I hope you’ve all had a relaxing week off, or if you’ve been working, a relaxed and quiet week in the office! I’m headed off to The Big Apple today to ring in 2012 with some friends I haven’t seen in far too long. But before I go, I’m linking up with {long distance loving} for a NYE Friday’s Fancies. I’ll actually be wearing my bolero that I just can’t get enough of tomorrow night, but I’m also pretty smitten with this glittery Topshop number and sparkly accessories…

Scattered Beaded Babydoll Dress, Topshop, $85
Valorie Glitter Clutch, Edit New York, $550 
Putting on the Ritz Mini Ring, Kate Spade, $55 
Charm Heels, Kate Spade, $325 

And as a quick closeout to 2011… it was certainly a year of changes. I am more than ready for a new one to start, but I’m thankful for everything I learned and for everyone I’ve met this year, especially my friends in the blogging community! Reading your blogs and getting to know you has been a highlight to say the least. I’m excited for what the new year has in store for me, and what I have in store for it.

Bring it 2012.

Let Them Eat Cupcakes

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Last Thursday was National Cupcake Day, so I stole my friend Shannon from her finals studying/paper writing to indulge in some treats at Sweet. If you are in Boston, run- do not walk- to your nearest Sweet and get your hands on some of these balls of goodness. Like, now.

Linking up with a {little} dash of ash for an Instagram Link Party!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

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Oh it’s been too long.

Blazer, LC Lauren Conrad
Denim leggings, Apricot Lane
Leopard loafers, Steve Madden
Necklace, Forever 21
Watch, Guess

Awkward:
-I own two hats that I love but that are also a bit embarrassing. A sequin beret and  a winter panda hat with ear flaps. Yeah. On the same day this week, I saw what appeared to be a 3-year old wearing my panda hat, and who I assumed to be was his grandmother wearing my sequin beret. Starting to question my life choices.
-Flash mobs. I may or may not have been in one. You can see the evidence on NBC News here.
-My neighborhood sushi chef recognizes me now. Too many Philadelphia Rolls have I eaten recently.

Awesome:
-Dance show this weekend!! Grueling tech rehearsals leading up to it, but the final result is always so worth it.
-Grandeskinnypeppermintmochas getting me through these long nights!
-One of my good bloggy friends, Jennifer, sponsors causes every month on her blog. Right now she is teaming up with Awake & Alive to help them open a school for students in Ethiopia next fall. You can learn more about it here, but know that just $10 provides uniforms for a child. Think of how much we spend (or spent) on clothes for one school year…. more than $10 I bet 😉 Plus Jen will give you a month of advertising space for every $5 you donate! Now getyoselves over there and support an inspirational woman and a great cause!

Weekends at Home

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These past four days were exactly what I needed. Weekends at our new home are perfectly filled with lots of:

food. drink.

crafting.

sparkle.

seafaring.

and not-too-bad views.

I hope you all had wonderful Thanksgiving weekends full of whatever makes you happy too 🙂 Linking up with a {little} dash of ash with these Instagrams! Happy Monday!

Thankful.

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Cue typical day-before-Thanksgiving post.

But in all seriousness, I have a lot to be thankful for.

I’ll keep it short and sweet. I feel so lucky everyday for my supportive family, near and far. For my friends, old and new. For CEM II, who can brighten my day in a second.

For dance, for a job I love, for the blogging community. For cakepops, sequins, bows, chai tea lattes, pink, Pinterest, and parades.

Wishing everyone a very happy, safe, and filling Thanksgiving tomorrow. I’ll be back on Monday 🙂

Sweater, Anthropologie
Jean, Gap
Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren
Watch, Guess
Bracelets, vintage 

post script. It is still Wednesday though, so I’m going to link up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday!

pleated poppy

post post script. We have a winner! Congratulations to entry #2, Lisa from a little tête-à-tête— you have won the Key To Wonderland necklace from my Shabby Apple Giveaway! Check your email soon, and thanks to all who entered!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

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White tee, Express
Tutu skirt, H&M
Bow belt, Wet Seal
Flats, Michael Kors
Bracelet, vintage 

Awkward:
-Holding an umbrella up for far too long before realizing I’m covered by the bus stop.
-Visiting NYC and of all the millions of people in that city, my friend/hostess and I run into her senior prom date. Who she has not spoken to since that night.
-Did anyone else know that vitamins absolutely must be taken with food? No just me? I learned that one the hard way this week.
-Returning to my college’s online career services page, which I used to stalk daily while in school searching for jobs and internships, only this time as an employer. Am I getting old?

Awesome:
–Once Upon a Time. I’m not saying it’s the best show on television right now. But it has got me intrigued like no other.
-Visits from my very own Prince Charming 🙂
-Food memoirs and food and Sassy Girl Book Club!
-Finding an old gift card I had won on a giveaway back in the summer and using it to purchase a very lovely party dress.
-A giveaway of my own! Have you entered yet?