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Portland

Haven’t you found that there are certain cities that everyone’s obsessed with? Think: Paris, San Francisco, Montreal and Portland. People rave about them all. (Budget Travel magazine even wrote an…

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French Style

One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to dress like a French woman. But how exactly do French women achieve their gorgeous style?

Long hair seems French…

Maybe gray wool layers are…

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New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year!!! Are you making New Year’s Resolutions?

Mine = Dress like a French woman. Read good books in bed. Make soups on Sunday nights. Try not to be too neurotic about work. Kiss Alex ten…

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Girl crush

I’m in love with this girl on Garance Dore. She looks beautiful and cozy in her A.P.C. coat. And big congrats to Garance for the glowing mention in the New York Times Magazine!

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Have a wonderful holiday.

Have a wonderful break! Where will you be spending the holidays? Alex and I are heading to California to see our families. See you in a week!

Obama was a cute college freshman.

Parisian…

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Feeling Smitten…

Here’s a weekly round-up from Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog…

The naked dress!

Dating do or don’t: Sleeping in a onesie. (Seriously.)

If you could kiss one celebrity right now,…

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Second Thursday Giveaway!

My lovelies, as a final holiday gift, I’d love to do one more giveaway. Beklina is offering this gorgeous scarf. Made from 100% Australian untreated merino wool, the dark gray scarf feels like…

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Wedding Inspiration

Yesterday, I wrote about wedding veils, but today I stumbled upon another gorgeous one. And look at her fluffy jacket!

Here are more photos of her wedding…

(Photos by Parker J, via Vanessa)

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Wedding Daydreams

This wedding at City Hall in San Francisco was beautiful. She looks like an elegant 1940’s bride in her veil. I have been eyeing a similar one on etsy for a while. What do you guys think? xo

(Photos…

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Have an adventurous weekend.

Have a fun winter weekend, my dears! What are you up to? Here are a few great posts from around the web this week….

Abbey’s having a baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren’t these Vanity Fair photos…

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Feeling Smitten…

My dears, here’s a weekly round-up from Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog….

Who drives the car, you or your boyfriend?

Which TV or movie character would you want to date? (Mine is…

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #6: Your Fashionista Friend Who Wears Heels for Walks Through Central Park. (Ouch!)

Sexy lace tights,$18.

Townhouse chocolates, $9.95.

One of the best books you read this year, from $2.81.

Two teeny brass swans, $20.

250 calling cards for her various pursuits, $90.

A glamorous…

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Winter Cyclists

Here’s why Denmark is awesome: Denmark has topped the World’s Happiest People surveys for the past 20 years. They buy more candles than any other nation. Eighty percent of Copenhagen’s cyclists…

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Etsy Wish List: Faux Furs

Don’t you dig the faux-fur hats and coats on Berlin-based etsy shop Oh Leoluca? Also check out vintage shops Santoki and Strim. xo

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British Stamps

Aren’t these new stamps amazing? They feature ten British design classics and will be released in England this January.
(Via Automatism)

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #4: Your British Dad Who Can Drive On Icy Roads and Makes Quiches With Things Like Artichokes and Jalapenos.

Since everyone loved Paul Newman, especially dads, $40.

A skinny wool tie. He’ll be the raddest dude in Detroit. Whattup! $62.

A shoe bag for traveling, so he’ll come visit you, $13.95.

A vintage…

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Have a wonderful winter weekend.

Have a nice weekend, and stay warm! What are you up to? Alex is battling a cold, so I’m making lots of cinnamon tea. Here are a few fun posts from around the web this week….

The cute but freaky…

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #3: Your Co-Workers, Whom You Miss Terribly Now That You Work At Home With Just a Laptop and a Light Box.

Awesome card case, $60.

Pinocchio tape measure, $6.

A polka-dot journal, $16.

Gloves that keep your hands warm–while still letting you use your iPod! $13.

A chocolate pie chart, $20.

An…

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Feeling Smitten…

My dears, here’s a weekly round-up of Smitten, my Glamour Magazine relationships blog…. xo

Help! Is it obnoxious to call my fiance “my fiance”?

True dating confession: “We decided to get married…

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Chillin 80/150/8 @ Mezzannine, SF

When:
Saturday
December 6, 2008
8:00pm-2:00

Where:
Mezzanine
444 Jessie Street, SF
$7 at the door
Must be 21+ ID
For more info go to: CHILLIN

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #2: Your awesome brother who brings you flowers when you’re sad, knows every riddle and talks a lot about motorcycles.

An awesome red helmet (plus a big-sisterly nag to drive safely), $150.

A critter kite, $4.

An Obama tee, $22.

A slinky. They’re also fun for grown-ups. (Stairs, etc.) $8.

Rad glasses, since girls…

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Wedding fever

I wrote about weddings on Bliss today. Go here to check it out, if you’d like. (Thanks again, Mrs. French!)

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #1: Your Mom Who Bakes French Bread and Adores Paris.

Elegant earmuffs (finally!), $80.

The Red Balloon book, to put on her desk and make her smile on rainy days, $16.95.

A cozy hat made from a vintage wool sweater, $28.

The Look Book, all about New…

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Signs of Life

I love Susan Cernek and her quote on the Satorialist.

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Save the Date: Bando Trunk Sale

Hope you had a relaxing weekend and lots of yummy turkey! I have some exciting news: Ban.do, the shop selling gorgeous headbands made with vintage flowers and ribbon, is having a trunk show at Henri…

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Where will you be having dinner this year? We’ll be in Brooklyn with friends and a fireplace.

I’ll be experimenting by turning off my computer for the rest of the week…

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Feeling Smitten…

My dears, here is an (early) weekly round-up of Smitten, my daily Glamour Magazine relationships blog…

Do you drink more when you’re in a relationship?

The most adorable wedding photos–including…

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Wedding Dress

I’m loving this dress from British designer Stewart Parvin. Have you guys seen any similar dresses in stores? Or do you know anyone who does custom dresses? I’d love to figure out a way to create or…

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a great weekend, my lovelies. What are you up to? Alex and I are having a little dinner party tomorrow night, and I’m going to shop for a dress this evening. (Maybe this one?) Anyway, here are a…

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Bow Ties for Ladies.

A while ago, on Smitten, I wrote about the new trend of girls wearing bow ties. I wasn’t totally sold–until I saw this bow tie from Lark. How gorgeous is it? And it’s wool! Wouldn’t it be fun to…

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European Cuties

Speaking of street style, Rachel went to Europe and, while she was there, took snapshots of dapper European kids. This little guy (girl?) is from Germany. Adorable!

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The Look Book

New York has a genius feature called The Look Book. It’s like a centerfold, but instead of showing a naked woman, they feature a stylish person. Above is Tom, a trial lawyer, and below is couple…

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Before walking down the aisle…

When I daydream about our wedding, I always imagine walking down the aisle and seeing Alexei standing there, suited up and smiling. (It makes me giddy just typing that!) So I loved seeing a post on…

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Have a sweet weekend.

Have a wonderful fall weekend, my darlings. What are you up to? Alex and I are just going to relax and have some cozy time together. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this…

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Creature Comforts

I was lucky enough to be featured on Creature Comforts today. See the petit interview here, and thank you, Ez!

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Feeling Smitten….

My dears, here’s a weekly round-up from my Glamour relationships blog, Smitten….xoxo

I’m choosing a new haircut. Which of these three do you like?

What’s your favorite season for…

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Pink Ladies.

Apparently, pink is back! P.S. Last summer, my friend Piera had a birthday party, where all the guests had to wear pink (even the dudes). Isn’t that a cute idea?
(Photos via Garance Dore and Street…

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Ghost Town Wedding

My friend Aya Brackett got married in a California ghost town this summer. Her guests drank cocktails in the saloon, ate lamb from a local ranch, and danced under the stars. See her awesome photos on…

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A Russian Fairy Tale

Cute styling from fashion line Vassilisa….I’ll take those red cheeks!
(Via A Merry Mishap)

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High Five

These gloves from Kate Spade are really cute. But the best part? They’re handcrafted by women in war-torn regions. When you buy a pair, you’re “directly supporting a woman as she rebuilds her life,…

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Parisian necklace

Sofia Barao just sent me a very sweet email. She felt inspired by last week’s necklace post, so she created this necklace from antique lace that she found in Paris. Isn’t that beautiful?

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Feeling Smitten….

My dears, if you’re interested, here’s a weekly round-up from my Glamour relationships blog, Smitten… xo

Wedding do or don’t: Expensive flowers.

Smitten challenge: No small talk for the rest of…

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Flower Necklaces

Remember this pretty girl from New York fashion week? I thought she had made her necklace from vintage silk flowers, but really she found it at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels by twin sisters Elizabeth and…

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Rosemary’s Baby

Speaking of Peter Pan collars, Alex and I saw Rosemary’s Baby at Film Forum last night, and it was so spooky and fabulous. (I still can’t get that creepy song out of my head.) But, most of all, I…

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J. Crew wedding dresses

J. Crew wedding dresses are really pretty, don’t you think? It’s fun to imagine wearing one–I think the middle one is my favorite.
P.S. This is my first wedding post as an engaged person! Eeks!

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Pretty in Moscow

I’m loving the Sartorialist’s Moscow street-style photos. (He is always traveling!) This pretty sculptor in blue tights is my absolute favorite.

(Via Frolic)

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Vote Today

My dears, make sure to vote today! I will be saying yes to Obama.
P.S. Nice tee.

Update: YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Photo via Hoping for Happy Accidents)

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Vintage Babydoll Coat

Don’t you adore this coat from etsy shop Santoki Vintage? Look at those Peter Pan collar and cute buttons!

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Heart Totes

A few people asked where I got my little tote, which I happened to be carrying when Alex proposed. (Man, perfect timing!) The bag is from Alison and Dane’s adorable little shop, where you can get…

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A Spoonful of Sugar

For Halloween, Naomi and her husband dressed up as Mary Poppins and Bert. Thumbs up for their pitch-perfect costumes!

P.S. Thank you so much for all your incredibly sweet comments below!

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