Category Archives: STYLE

A cozy night in

October 25, 2011

Filed Under : EAT - RECIPES - STYLE

cozy night

A chilly night spent cuddled up on the couch is my kind of heaven.  I swear there’s nothing better!  Lately, Kyle and I have been staying in a lot and I love it.

These are a few of my requirements for a cozy night in: watching a really good movie that just happens to be on TV, eating a yummy homemade dessert (preferably with marshmallows), wearing an oversized sweater and cozy socks, cuddling up under a large blanket, and sipping on a piping hot drink (bonus points if it’s hot chocolate related).  What are your requirements for a cozy night in?

s’more cookies // spotted sweater // wool blanket // camp socks // lavender hot chocolate

Friday Love List

October 21, 2011

Filed Under : DIY - EAT - INTERIORS - STYLE

friday love list

Happy Friday!!  This week has seen a drastic change in Los Angeles weather.  LOVING.  IT.  Cooler temps mean warmer clothes and layers, pumpkin-flavored desserts, scarves and oversized sweaters, seasonal soup recipes…I could go on and on!  It’s my favorite time of the year so I’m enjoying every minute of it.  Also, today is one of my best friends’ birthdays!  Happy birthday Sarah Jayne, sending so much love all the way across the United States.  In addition to Sarita’s birthday, here are a few things I’m loving this week:

  • Can you believe the J. Crew discount right now??  25% off orders of $150+ through Sunday.  These kind of discounts come around once in a lifetime.  I couldn’t be more excited!
  • The newly launched Besotted Brand paper goods and stamps are as beautiful as they are chic.  Can’t wait to add a few sweet things to my ever growing stationary collection.
  • This chocolate chip cookie recipe (found on Cup of Jo) looks BEYOND delicious.  Need to test drive them immediately.
  • My love for delicate rings is as strong as ever and these Gabriela Artigas rings could not possibly be more gorgeous.
  • This weekend, my cousin Kayla is teaching me how to knit.  I’ve been dying to learn, but is knitting really hard??  I’ve literally never done it before so this will be a very new experience for me.  Excited!

Have a wonderful & relaxing weekend, lovelies.

Want Worthy

October 20, 2011

Filed Under : STYLE

want worthy

I always keep a running list of everything I want to buy online, but this list is usually in several different places at one time and/or gets lost on a daily basis.  Sometimes, I send myself emails with the link to a sweater or pair of shoes (raise your hand if you send yourself more emails than anyone else….Anyone?…Bueller?).  Other times, I write myself Post-Its or reminders on my iPhone (and never look at them again).

And finally when I’m home with my credit card in one hand and my laptop in the other (it’s like a balancing act), I can never find any of the things I was planning on buying!  My system of “running lists” is clearly failing me, so when I found this new site, Want Worthy, I SIGNED UP IMMEDIATELY.  When you’re perusing e-commerce sites, all you do is click the “I Want This” button (that’s added to your toolbar) and Want Worthy creates a list for you.  So easy!  Then you can refer back to it whenever you and your credit card are ready.  Here is a glimpse of my Want Worthy list.  I only started it yesterday so I have a small inkling it will grow exponentially over the next few days…

TREAT YO SELF 2011

October 18, 2011

Filed Under : INTERIORS - STYLE

treat yo self

Do you guys watch NBC’s Parks & Recreation?  It’s one of my absolute favorites!  Leslie Knope and crew can do no wrong in my eyes.  In last week’s episode, Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Donna had their annual “Treat Yo Self” day, where they spent the entire day spoiling themselves with goodies, clothes, and massages (ex. head-to-toe cashmere for Tom).

So today, I thought I would treat myself (virtually, of course…I’m poor right now) with a few things that I’m loving as of late.  From Alexander Wang to Rag & Bone,  Madewell to Bauble Bar, these are a few items on Janelle’s TREAT YO SELF 2011:

sweater // bra // hat // boots // skirt
blanket // necklace // salt & pepper cellars
napkin // satchel // print // wall hooks

My Jam

October 12, 2011

Filed Under : STYLE

madewell looks we love

I know I wax poetic about this particular geek chic look quite often, but you know what?  It’s my jam.  Like this one from Madewell’s “Looks We Love.”  I couldn’t ask for more in an outfit.  I love the rusty color of the sweater and the sweet polka-dotted socks.  Don’t even get me started on those loafers.

See all the components of the outfit here.  Swoon.  Purchase.  Repeat.

[Images via Madewell]