Style Inspiration: Blazers

For years my work dress code required a blazer.

Thats a black blazer, 5 days a week, for years.

Once the dress code changed and I was freed from the

restrictions of that jacket I had come to hate,

I gave up blazers and never looked back.

But this past weekend, a friend pointed out the lovely qualities

of a nice blazer, not your stereotypical shoulder pads and stiff fabric.

I'm now on the hunt for the pefect one!

blazer & a mini, leather jacket & a tee. love.

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not sure which i like more, this handbag or this blazer.

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bows and double finger rings make me smile

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casual cutoffs and a fancy blazer. perfect for a chilly summer night

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blazer and a dress <3

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my absolute favorite! tights?

extra large louis? green blazer?

perfection.

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Quotes

"The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. 

Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, 

who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, 

are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, 

they are the cause of happiness in others."

-William Phelps

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Video Favorites

"in the morning I'll be with you"

weheartit wednesday

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Quotes

"Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry.
Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forgive self, think of others."

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday B!

This was us just a "few" years ago,

and here we are on her 21st birthday.

Time flies and before you know it,

your little sister is taller than you,

not so little anymore,

and can legally drink.

Scary. Happy Birthday B, enjoy it!

Bits of the Weekend

This past weekend was spent with good friends for their birthday.

Here are a few shots from the weekend of celebrating. 

Diana & I

 Birthday Boys

The girls

This picture perfectly describes the weekend.
These boys are crazy, and yet I love each of them.

Birthday Surprise all the way from California

Quotes

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What else is always a good idea?

Quotes

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Weekend Favorites

I'll be spending this weekend with a few of my favorite people

so I wanted to leave you lovely blog readers with a few of my favorite posts.

Have a wonderful weekend!

• One of my all time favorites
• You're Heavy on my Heart - a few picture favs
• Get inspired to find a good book with some library love
• Handmade gifts warm my heart
• One of my favorite weheartit posts



Quotes

And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.

Get over your hill and see what you find there,

With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.

-Mumford & Sons

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Green with Envy

One of my biggest regrets in life is not studying abroad in collge.

A good friend has just begun a semester in Cork, Ireland...todays source of envy. 

Since giving up my "real world" job to hide away in Ireland isnt exactly an option,

I'm enjoying following his adventures on his

new blog Life in Cork!

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Rory has an amazing eye for photography (see his other blog here).

I can't wait to see his photos from this adventure!

Quotes

timing is everything

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Cozy Cubby

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I think getting lost in a good book or a nice afternoon nap

would be a delightful way to end this crazy snowy day.

Where did you spend your snow day?

Spring

Seeing this pretty picture on People.com's live feed

was just one bit of excitement for this snowy day.

Not only do I love Ann Taylor but I think Katie is gorgeous.

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Travel Bug

I wish the world was flat like the old days

Then I could travel just by folding a map

No more airplanes, or speedtrains, or freeways

There'd be no distance that can hold us back

-The New Year, Death Cab for Cutie

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Last year I was bitten with the travel bug,

and thankfully it seems to have stayed with me into 2011. 

Now my only problem is figuring out where to go first.

• How fun would it be to check all of these places off this year?
• Use this Travel Guide to explore your upcoming (or wishful) destinations
• Get the most bang for your buck here
• See Yahoo!'s daily travel picks for yourself

Where are your favorite travel spots?

weheartit wednesday

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