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Let’s Fly Away

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On this fine Friday’s Fancies, we’ve got dream destinations on our mind. Surprisingly enough, despite Boston’s chilly and rainy weather outside, I’m not fantasizing about a tropical location, but instead a city just about as weather-dreary as the one I’m already in…

Photo by A Girl, A Style

I don’t care what the temperature is over there, I’m itching to go. Have been ever since I first visited three years ago. And what would I wear to my dream destination?

Drybrook Dress, Jack Wills, $138
Cross-Continent Weekender, Anthropologie, $178
Oxfords, Born, $95
Sunglasses, Burberry, $230
Midnight in London Necklace, ModCloth, $20
Sweet Zinnia Ring, Kate Spade, $98 

I’ve got my fingers cross for a chance to get back there soon. For now though, I’m just as happy having that Cross-Continent Weekender on this side of the Atlantic [thanks Mom!] 🙂

And for any of you like me who aren’t jet-setting anywhere out of their own city anytime soon, you must check out urbantag! It’s a new foursquare-esqu interactive site that allows you to map out your favorite places to shop, eat, play, etc. for others to see. If you’re Boston-based, check out my map of where to look your loveliest in my lovely city.

Let Them Eat Cake Pops

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As a Valentine treat to myself + roomies, I made one of my favorite desserts last weekend, cake pops! I didn’t use a recipe per se, just this video and what’s on the back of a box of Funfetti cake mix 🙂 Highly recommend these sweet little treats.

(step 1) bake cake!

(step 2) crumble cake, mix with frosting [so fun], and mold into balls.

(step 3) dip balls into melted candy melts

(step 4) sparkle with edible glitter!

(step 5) eat up.

post script: Thank you all so much for the darling birthday wishes yesterday!!

23.

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Shhh… it’s my birthday!

Floral skirt, H&M
Black tee, H&M
Chain necklace, DIYed
Oui ring, Street Bauble via Etsy
Bracelet right, Bfrend
Bracelets left, DIYed
Heels, Payless, glitter DIYed

And that’s my birthday outfit 🙂 I’ve got a low key day at work ahead but I’m so excited to spend my evening with family + friends + cupcakes + champagne. Oh, and as a little birthday gift to myself, I should let you all know that I finally purchased my domain! Meet soanthro.com…. DOT COM!

Pink & Red

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A Valentine pink and red Friday’s Fancies… heavy on the pink…

Knitted Fine Marl Sweater, Topshop, $68
Sweet Cinnamon Pocket Shorts, Ruche, $38
Valentine Women’s Classics, TOMS, $54
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16
A Thing for Bling Necklace, ModCloth, $25
Multi-Zip Envelope Crossbody, Forever 21, $27
Heart of Gold Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $32
The Heartbeat Is On Earring Set, ModCloth, $16

Sweaters and shorts are just one of my favorite combos… must be all those chilly evenings spent on the beach! And those TOMS= actually the cutest things I’ve ever seen. Link up with {long distance loving} to see what others did with this color combo!

Guest Post: Sister Pinspiration

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My little sister and I have always dreamed about what our bachelorette pad would look like if we ever had the chance to move in together. Since I’ve been crazy busy with work + life (and meeting fabulous Boston Bloggers!) this week, she’s here to show you what our dream apartment would look like…

Images via Pinterest. Follow Morgan & Emily!

What Goes Around Comes Around

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When I spotted a nautical striped blue sweater in H&M a few weeks ago, I had instant deja vu. I could picture the whale watch I wore a similar ensemble on about, oh, fifteen years ago? And I just couldn’t resist making the purchase for a little trip down memory lane…

Sweater, H&M
Necklace, J Crew
Jeans, American Eagle
Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren
Watch, Guess

I think what’s sweetest about this all is that on those summer trips into the big city of Boston as a kid, I always used to say that I’d live here one day. And here I am, in an apartment just a few yards from where that very photo was first taken.

I guess some things never change.

Ballerina TOMS

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Remember how I’ve been counting down for TOMS ballet flats to arrive since, like, the beginning of time? Well the babies are here and they are so dang adorable. Just a few of my favorites…

Gisele Brown Suede Ballet Flats

Alessandra Natural Leather

Eliana Blue Suede

Eliana Pink Suede

Katia Chambray

Find the full Ballet Flats collection here. Which ones are you wishing for?

One for One <3

post script. I would love you forever and a day if you voted for me in Refinery 29‘s The Next Big Style Blogger Competition! Either scroll down or search the page for Emily and click the heart next to my photo 🙂 You can vote for as many bloggers as you like! Thank you all! xx