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Rain

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Feeling really under the weather. And lonely...

Links I loved!

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Not too much to show you this week - not because there isn't good stuff around, but because more than once I forgot to bookmark the posts I loved (bad chiara!!!) The one and only Gala Darling gives us 50 Ways To Put The Light Back In Your Heart - written with the help of nonpareils, of course! How about a suggestion to nurture our creativity? Take Yourself on a Creative Date , suggests Megan, as part of the MYLA series. Now let's talk about fashion... A, of The Glamourous Grad Student, shows us 10 tips for closet organization . An interesting tutorial from Imogen on how to chose the right handbag. What lies behing the fear of being too dressed up? Angie has some answers ... And a last minut entry: From Sal, an easy course on how to wear brooches. What did you love reading, last week?

Weekly outfits!

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Here are last week's outfits, Thursday not included, since I was sick... Oh, and I have a new haircut! The hairstylist went a bit too "scissors happy", and cut a lot, but it'll grow back. In the meantime I am enjoying the short time needed to dry it! Dress, Pepe Jeans, Cardigan, random store in Buffalo Boots, Frau I wore the dress with a cardigan because it was cold, and because I thought the beige color would soften the loudness of the dress. Turtleneck sweater, Tezenis Cardigan, Express Skirt, Conbipel Boots, Campanile Necklace, colleague's mom I have had this cardigan for a long time, and the skirt for more than a year, but I never tried wearing them together. I think I like the combination! Cashmere cardigan, JCrew Shirt, H&M (girft from cousin) Skirt, Klix Boots, Frau Tights - probably Target? I was looking for a way to wear this shirt - I am not sure this is the right combination, though. Turtleneck, random street vendor Sweater,

More spring looks.

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Other stuff I really loved from  the runaway: Fantasia! Rodarte                                                                          Giambattista Valli Diane Von Furstemberg - beautiful!!! Cutout : here is who did it best, in my opinion, without showing too much! Gucci                                                         Hervé Lèger by Max Azira John Richmond Floral - oh so spring-y! Chanel                                                     Dior Skirts - these were very chic looks I adored:     AF Vandervost                                      Enrico Coveri Tommy Hilfiger (and I don't even like him that much!) Trench -this really is a classic for spring.  Burberry Prorsum  (both)          D&G                                                      Ermanno Scervino   Tommy Hilfiger Nude - I think this is a bit tricky: the secret is choosing a shade that goes well with your skin tone, but is not the same - otherwise it washes out all of your feature

Random picture!

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My breakfast cake! (And bf's coffee too...) The mess was my fault!

Trends for Spring!

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I was reading the Glamour Special on the spring/summer runaways.. Found some very interesting trends (if you would say so: lots of things, in my opinion, are on trend always, such as trench coats), and some looks I am not even gonna consider... Here's what I liked: White: so cool and refreshing for the warmer months.... Chanel                                                                             Blugirl D&G                                                                Moschino Cheap & Chic                Ermanno Scervino                                                          Sportmax Pois are fun when well done (otherwise they fall into the "clown" cathegory). Here are some of the best examples: Luella                                                                                Aquascutum Jason Wu (really love this!) Vitaminic colors: so very summery... Blumarine                                                            

Song of the day!

Just discovered him through a friend...

Outfit roudup.

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Here are a couple of outfits from last week. I didn't take a picture every day, so this is all I have: This dress was an impulse buy from Mango. And I am glad I bought it, since it's very versatile, comfortable, and I have worn it a lot. Purple tights were a Christmast present (last year) from young sister, the turtleneck and necklace are from street vendors. And my Frau boots! I tried this dress from Max & Co., and fell in love. It's a soft, silky material. It was not cheap, even on sale, but I think it's so well made and flattering that I'll wear it for years. I am thikning of pairing it with some blue cardigan, I should try to find one... Gray tights are from a long time ago, probably Target, circa 2005. I don't use them much, so they are still new. Turtleneck was a find from street vendor. The necklace was a Christmas gift from a colleague, a very pretty heart with pearls. And the usual Frau boots.

Links I liked!

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Here are some posts really worth reading from this week - many are about making your wishes come true. Should start thinking if there's a hidden message for me in this coincidence... From Megan, wonderful advice on playing a character , someone you really want to be, to become that person and create the magic life you want! Cherry on top - from Gala. Nothing to add, really! Thoughts on the Ex-Factor , from Sarah Von. I am never too sure on how to relate to my exes, and she offers some food for thoughts in there. In a winter rut? Nonsense, says Liv. Here 's what to do. Kaileenelise reminds us that, to make our dreams come true, we need to nurture them and tend to them, as if they were a "tiny and precious garden". Oh, so true! Luinae wrote a short list of all the small steps she wants to take to make her dream come true. She wants to be an artist. However, I find these suggestions really adaptable to many other areas/jobs/lives, as long as you really want t

A romantic evening...

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Here's what I'd wear!

Song of the day!

One of the best guitarist, in my opinion!

More playing...

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I'd probably wear this pretty dress this way... otherwise it's be too "cute"!

Playing with Polyvore...

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I'd probably wear something like this should I play in public... And I should really buy this guitar!

Links I liked!

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There was a lot of good stuff to read this week on the web! Here are my faves: Megan is creating a beautiful series on "Make Your Life Amazing". This post on Creating Confidence was one of my favourite, probably because it really resonated with me. Ella reported an interesting checklist to help the Domestic Goddes inside us come out a bit more (and it's something I really do need!) I'll never look at vegetables the same way again. So cute! A. from The Glamourous Grad Student wrote two guest posts on sartoriography on "A starter wardrobe for the collegiate clothes pony"   Part 1 and 2 Mermaid in a Manhole wrote plenty of insightful posts these last days. I really liked " Why you shouldn't always completely accept you for who you are " and " Give a little more & take a little less ". 50 ways to love more ! A bit of practical advice on how to get rid of post-holiday pimples. A bit late, but here is " How to