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Just like the one I used to know…

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I’m dreaming of a White Christmas with {long distance loving}‘s Friday’s Fancies today!

Cashmere Cable Sweater, J Crew, $228
Skinny jeans, J Brand, $191 
Cross-Continent Weekender, Anthropologie, $178
All Wrapped Up Ear Warmer, Kate Spade, $51 
All Wrapped Up Pearl Drop Earrings, Kate Spade, $68 
All Wrapped Up Pearl Short Necklace, Kate Spade, $128 
All Illuminated Heels, Anthropologie, $95 

Since my mini vacation and few days of relaxation begins today, I thought I’d go with a comfy winter white look with this sweet cable knit sweater. In case I haven’t featured Kate Spade bow accessories enough this year, there’s three more for you! And I think I just found bliss in a handbag with that Cross-Continent Weekender.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas if that’s your cup of tea, and if not then a joyous holiday season! Please eat, drink, be merry and safe 🙂 See you sometime next week!

How about I dance the black swan for you?

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I am determined to make Halloween as a postgrad just as fun as it was as a kid. That’s why I love this week’s Friday’s Fancies theme: Halloween! I have a not-so-spooky costume already lined up for my weekend festivities, but after watching Black Swan this week, I put together this good vs. evil look in the spirit of the holiday. I could see playing both parts as fun! Assuming I had no costume budget, that is…

[Be the Buyer Sample 845] Dress, ModCloth
Swan Cloud Dress, ModCloth, $200
Kerfield Suede and Mesh Ankle Boots, Jimmy Choo, $975
Lace and Satin Patin Pumps, Valentino, $795
Swan Ring, Guess, $26
Staples Overnight Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff, $350
Topped with Glamour Headband, ModCloth, $28
Grosgain and Feather Headband,  Tarina Tarantino, $163
Gold Tone Stud Bird Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $10
Gothic Bracelet, H&M, $8 

Did you like the film? I actually felt like I was going crazy watching it, but at the same time couldn’t take my eyes away!

What are all of your Halloweekend plans?! I’m hoping for some pumpkin carvin’, pumpkin seed eatin’, and seeing if my real costumes actually works out as well as I hope…! Can’t wait for Monday 🙂 🙂

Congratulations to Kate, Wills… and Sarah Burton!

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Happy Royal Wedding to you all!

One of the things I was [superficially] most looking forward to about today was seeing Kate’s dress.  We’ve all been anticipating its reveal for months now, and as she arrived at Westminster Abbey this morning, the world got its first full-length glimpse.

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Designed by Sarah Burton of British label Alexander McQueen, the lace number was incredibly elegant and simply timeless.  It was tasteful and respectful, but still just a tiny bit sexy with the deep V-neck cut.  Many are comparing it to the style of Grace Kelly.

Grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II even loaned Kate her Cartier tiara for the big day.  The diamond drop earrings by Robinson Pelham were a gift from Kate’s parents.

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Sister and Maid of Honor Pippa looked quite lovely herself.  She also donned white– something that is not only not frowned upon in Great Britain, but is actually tradition.  Now I love British traditions, but I still don’t think I’m going to ask my future maid of honor to join me in wearing white on my wedding day!

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And how about those hats!  Mother of the Bride, Carole Middeton, in Catherine Walker (also one of Princess Diana’s favorite designers), wore one ever so elegantly:

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Watching the wedding on television this morning was truly magical, well worth the early alarm clock!  I wish the newlyweds only the best, and I thank them for allowing all (especially us irritating Americans) to share their day with them.

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White before summer is NOT a sin!

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Ok ok, so I know it’s not Memorial Day yet, but I just can’t get this white dress out of my head!  No exaggerations, I actually had a dream about it last night (#obsessed).

Reeve Dress Lace, Lilly Pulitzer, $368

And Lilly’s marketing team sure knows what they’re doing because pairing this dress with the dark-rimmed glasses in the catalogue is what I think really caught my eye.  Gives it a very cute and casual appeal, like you could get away with wearing it to class.  There is also a three-quarter sleeve version if you’re stuck in New England like me without any hope of the temperature ever rising above 60!

And because white dresses are a summer staple, even Lilly’s polar opposite, Urban Outfitters, has a lookalike!  This one’s also a little easier on the wallet.

Pins and Needles 3/4 Sleeve Lace Dress, Urban Outfitters, $79