RANDOM THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY, VOLUME ONE

As Rebecca Black says, it's Friday! Friday! Gotta get down on Friday!So I am going down by sharing all the random fun things I have picked up recently but haven't gotten around to posting. I think this will be a new column (posted very randomly, as is only appropriate, ha ha) that I hope will make you as happy as it makes me. Without further ado . . . ONE > Recently during Paris Fashion Week famous supermodels Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) walked the runways and took some epic selfies promoting their eagerly awaited sequel to Zoolander, out in 2016.TWO > I am majorly in love these page flags that turn the edge of your book into a monster showdown in the sky. (Bonus! They also have regular city skylines, forests, deserts and many other scenes).THREE > The cards and prints in the Etsy shop Hooray Today are cute and colorful in equal measure—my kind of store!FOUR > Every slim chic woman of a certain in the city seems have a cool tote for their yoga mat. This adjustable suspender tote by Mimot strikes just the right balance between functionality and fun. Love it!  FIVE > Maps. Rainbow colors. Clean typography. Killer graphic design. English Muffin Shop is definitely worth bookmarking. (Plus, that name! How can you resist?)SIX >  Since its inception several years ago I have been a major fan of Kate Spade's spunky sidekick endeavor 'Saturday'. Popping into their online shop recently I fell into major love with this bright, brushy print.
I would love to hear what random things make you happy in the comments. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

PRETTY IN PINK: SPRING WISHLIST

Where did last week go?! I feel like I blinked and Monday magically transformed into Saturday. Do you ever feel that way? It's frustrating!

Anywho, this week I am vowing to get back on track and that starts with keeping things up to date on here. And you know what I am inspired by this week? Spring! I don't know about where you are, but New York City is finally start to hint at warmer weather to come. This weekend was even almost balmy! That gets me excited about sunshiney outfits and surrounding myself with bright, cheery colors again. Apparently the hot color this season is pink and though everyone is talking about pastels I am more drawn to products in bold colors like magenta and fuchsia. I discovered this photo of a gorgeous bouquet (top) and knew I had to use it as an inspiration for a fresh, playful palette.

Without further ado, here are some of my top picks as we step into spring . . . 

one | usb charging cables, $4.99

two | lacoste luzerne sandals, $75

three | kate spade boardwalk stroll chandelier earring, $78

four | big baggu bag in electric poppy, $12

five | poppin orange medium softcover notebook, $9

six | jcrew petite kami dress in classic faille, $200

Now bring on the sunshine and sandals!

THE WINTER BLUES: COBALT

What's your take on winter? According to Punxsutawney Phil, we are in for six more weeks of winter, so hopefully you are on board! I actually kind of love our recent weather with super cold days and beautiful sweeping snow storms. It's fun to bundle up and frolic in the snow!

Anywho, as I pull on my hunter boots for the umpteenth day in the row, I started thinking about winter fashion and how it can get in a rut. We need to bring some pops of color into the boringness of black, brown and grey that tends to seem into our wardrobes come November! Are you with me?

So here's my take on the "winter blues"—a round up of juicy cobalt gear that will brighten up your closet in a matter of moments. Hope you like it!

01. crepe shift dress, jcrew, $148

02. medium cloud loop scarf, rosetung, $180

03. heritage sleeve for macbook, herschel supply co., $14.99

04. super ciccio eyeglasses, madewell, $169

05. medis cobalt headphone, urbanears, $49.90

06. the mira heel, madewell, $168

07. collection cashmere v-neck sweater, jcrew, $188

08. butler please nail polish, essie, $8.50

HAPPY WEEKEND

Another week down—only three weeks left until my exam. Ah! As I type this there is a beautiful coating of snow building up outside my window, so I am trying to take that a sign to stay positive (and stay inside and study!). Hope you had a lovely week. Here are some fun links to tide you over while you hide out from the wet weather.

A Brillo Box poof, I am sure Andy would have loved it!

This looks chic and effortless and I want it.

Map + Felt = Magic.

Big news in the museum world.

These are very pretty. I think they would perfect hostess gifts, no?

I really want to meet Colonel-in-Chief Sir Nils Olav or encounter a grumble of pugs.

There is some great graphic inspiration over at Present & Correct.

I will take a K, thank you very much.

Diagrams make a big impact (including the color chart!).

A boy and his bunny, reunited!

It pays to be happy, so smile!

These would be perfect to keep my crazy life (with all its crazy stuff) in check.

All the girls in my office have these and they look great on everyone.

I am obsessed with these cheeky paper dolls: Downton Abbey characters and the boys from the show Girls. Yes!

RACHEL PALLY MAXI

I love this dress by Rachel Pally being offered up at Bloomingdale's.
Too bad it costs $242 (slightly more than my intern non-salary allows).

Still, check it out here.

DRESS PLEASE!

I really really really like the dresses for spring at Anthropologie.  Dangerously like.

Perhaps some kind person might give me a generous gift certificate for my birthday (wink, parents, wink wink)? 

No matter what, I am going to have a field day when these dresses go on sale in a couple months!  (If they are not sold out by then!)

Check out the goods here.

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