J.Crew + The Romantics

Time has flown by since the last time Melissa or I posted. School is officially in session and with that comes a flurry of homework, tests, and assignments.
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Sorry for the long delay in posts. I will be back later. Until then....if you haven't seen the collaboration done between J.Crew and The Romantics movie, click here.
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See you then.
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xoxo, Meg
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::via J.Crew

Happy Monday!

Hello everyone! How was your weekend? I had a relaxing few days, and now I am looking forward to working on a few things Megan and I have hidden up our sleeve. What is it you ask? Well..... you will just have to wait. (But, don't worry, it is well worth the time :)

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So, for the next few days, don't mind our construction. We are sure you will forgive us after the dust settles.

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Be back soon!

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Melissa and Megan

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::via ffffound

A Few of my Favorite Things

Sorry for the absence these last few weeks. I just wanted to stop in and post a few of my favorite things around the internet these last few weeks.
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Enjoy!
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A perfectly sneaky disguise kit.
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I Love your Style.
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Bubble up.
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A new movie.
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and a swoon worthy wedding.
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xoxo, Meg
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::via Frolic

Water for Elephants

I am starting to read this for the upcoming movie that is set to come out in 2011, starring Reese Witherspoon, who will play Marlena Rosenbluth, and Robert Pattinson, who will play Jacob Jankowski.
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If you want more information about the upcoming feature film, then head to waterforelephantsfilm.com, which highlights new news about the movie and its cast.
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Have you read this book yet? If so, what did you think?
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Hope you all are having a fun, relaxing summer.
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xoxo, Meg
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::via Amazon

Vintage Carnival

I hope everyone had a fabulous time celebrating the Fourth of July weekend.

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I saw this vintage carnival themed vignette on the Snippet and Ink blog, and I immediately fell in love. I would love to throw on that yellow dress and head right over to the merry-go-round.

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Hope everyone is having a good week.

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Any plans in work for the weekend?

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xoxo, Meg

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::via Snippet and Ink

Summer Picnics

I want to go on lots of picnics this summer.
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What about you?
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Hope you are having a good week.
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xoxo, Meg
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::via Snippet and Ink

Kate Spade's Deborah Lloyd

A few weeks ago I expressed my love for Lonny Magazine. The new June/July 2010 issue came out a few weeks ago and spotlighted co-president and creative director Deborah Lloyd's home. She describes her home as "feminine and elegant with a bit of quirkiness."

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I really love her style. I think that this home is such a great source of inspiration.
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Go check out the article and watch the eye catching behind-the-scenes video at Lonnymag.com.

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Have a good weekend! Hope you are doing something fun!

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xoxo, Meg

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::via Lolalina

higgledy-piggledy NeoEnglish

I am sorry our blog has been neglected so much these last few weeks. Melissa and I are enjoying some fun in the sun...and love that summer has finally arrived.
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I found a lovely article on Rita Konig's new home in Manhattan, featured in New York Magazine. The home is described as "higgledy-piggledy" NeoEnglish, and I must say I love Konig's style and want to try and replicate what she has done for her home.

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Hope you are having a lovely summer.
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What do you think of her home?

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xoxo, Meg

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::via New York Magazine

9 by Design

Can you believe it is already June? I will be finishing up my Spring Term classes next week and I couldn't be more thrilled. Right now I am swamped with two big papers that are due in the next few days, but after that everything should calm down.
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Melissa and I have recently discovered the series 9 by Design on Bravo, and we have fallen in love with the adventures of this quirky family and the amazing interior projects they feature on the show.
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I particularly love the names of their seven children. Wolfgang, Bellamy, Tallulah, Breaker, Five, Holleder, and Major.
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Have any of you watched their show? What do you think?
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Hope to be back here soon...

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xoxo, Meg
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::via apartment therapy

Celebrations.

Happy Memorial Day! Thank goodness for a holiday. Have a good one-- see you soon!

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Melissa

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::via ffffound

Feeling Blue?

I am loving the whole nautical themed items at Anthropologie right now. Those plates on the bottom? I absolutely adore them. Seeing them in person is way better. I had to restrain myself from buying them.

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Sorry for the lack of posting, hopefully we will get back on track soon-- just dealing with other problems that will soon be solved, then (hopefully) on to the redecorating...

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In the meantime, have fun in the sun!

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Melissa

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::via anthropologie

Lonny Magazine

I just wanted to pop in and share with you a new to me find...Lonny Magazine. As I was flipping through their April/May 2010 issue, I fell in love with this interior shot.
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What do you think about this interior? What aspects would you want to recreate?
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Be back soon....
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xoxo, Meg
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::via Made by Girl

happy mothers day!

Sorry for the delay in posts...Melissa and I are still working on our updates to the blog. We will be back shortly with a whole new look. We promise it is coming...so keep checking back.
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To our beautiful mom who bandaged our knees, made us endless peanut butter and jelly sandwhiches, and has always been our best friend:
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Happy Mothers Day!
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xoxo, Meg and Mel
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::via the little red house

Hello again!

Sorry I have been so absent these past couple of weeks. School just about beat me, but I made it through and I will definitely be living up the summer. There are some projects in store, let me tell you... but, you'll have to wait in anticipation :)

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Just an FYI: the blog is going to get some much needed sprucing, so don't be alarmed if things look a little messy when you check back. It will be worth it in the end. We won't be able to post as often during the construction, but full reporting will continue afterwards.
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I'll leave you with some links to keep you going for now!
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A blog full to the brim with beauty
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Some music to pass the day
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A movie to definitely put on the list (I loved it!)
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Some new birthday cake recipes to try
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Have a good one!
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Melissa
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:via ffffound

Floral Frenzy

Has it really been since April 18th that we last posted! My how time flies. Melissa and I both finished our finals last week...and I am now beginning Spring term classes today.
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I have to head to my last class for the day, so I have to run. I just wanted to post a quick Hello! and leave you with this collage from the every lovely blog The City Sage. The bedroom filled with mixed floral prints? I love it and have to have it! I promise I will be back later today with a better post.
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See you then...
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xoxo, Meg
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::via The City Sage

Polka Dotted

I just wanted to post a quick hello. Tomorrow morning is my first final and I am finishing my studying right now. Wish me luck.
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Hope everyone had a relaxing weekend.
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I will be back soon.
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Oh and by the way don't you just love polka-dots? I want that black and white wallpaper in my room!

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xoxo-Meg
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::via The City Sage

Drool Worthy

Melissa and I are in the midst of finals week, so blogging will be sporadic this week and the first of next week. Please forgive us for our absence, we will try to post when we can find some snippets of time.
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Hope you guys have a good week. Hope to be back soon.
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I thought I would leave you with this beautiful dress from the Kate Spade 2010 Spring line, seen on the Olivet blog. Don't you love those ruffles piped in red. I think I NEED this dress! I have to start saving up my money right now!

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xoxo-Meg
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::via Olivet

The Girls with Glasses

Brooke White (singer/songwriter and American Idol alum) and Summer Bellessa (model and editor of Eliza Magazine) have joined forces, creating The Girls with Glasses Show.

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I first saw their video on The Flowerchild Dwelling and it really is too cute!

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I would love to know where they found all the vintage dresses seen in the video...I was drooling over all of them!

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Hope everyone has a good weekend. You really must go and watch the video. I am sure it will make you wishing you had all kinds of funky glasses to wear.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Oh Happy Day

Snoflake

These pictures were featured on the Simplesong blog, showcasing the Summer 2010 Snoflake Collection by Debbie Sutton. I particularly love the top left photo.
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Vintage + feminine + a bike = Love
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Hope everyone has had a lovely Thursday. Friday is almost here and I am ready for the weekend to come!
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Anyone have any fun plans this weekend?
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xoxo-Meg
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::via Simplesong

Creativity before Consumption

The other day I stumbled upon the fabulous home of Emily Henson, a prop stylist and decorator, who lives in northeast Los Angeles, in a 700-square foot bungalow. "A big believer in the importance of personal touches, nearly every inch of the home has seen Emily's paintbrush or been customized in someway". Emily's motto is "creativity before consumption" and this is definitely extended throughout her entire home.

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Her experience as a Display Coordinator for Anthropologie can be seen throughout every room. I particularly love the green velvet sofa (an Urban Outfitters piece found via craigslist) and the open cabinets in the kitchen showcasing all of Emily's bright wares. This is getting tucked right away into my inspiration file.

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Enjoy!

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Design*Sponge

The Brass Petal

I found this room today styled by Emily Henderson, who writes on her blog The Brass Petal: Emily Henderson's guide to all things stylish...or so she thinks. She definitely has such an eye for amazing and impeccable style.
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I want to steal the flower pillow that is on the floor. I absolutely love that fabric.
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I also love the collection of frames grouped on the wall, and would love to recreate that look for my own room.
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What do you think of this room? Love it or hate it?
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xoxo-Meg
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::via The Brass Petal

Looking forward to Fall...

J.Crew's Fall 2010 Ready to Wear collection was featured on Style and I must say this makes me giddy for fall!
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The collection was defined on Style as "Edie Beale goes to Girl Scout camp". The line is filled with "rumpled chambray button-downs, boyfriend chinos, utility jackets, and tweedy coats...accessorized to the hilt with Albertus Swanepoel hats, brooches, and necklaces galore, textured tights, ankle socks, and desert boot wedges, as well as spangled, fur trimmed shoulder bags".
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Melissa and I are both coveting the tweed coat in the first picture. We might both have to purchase it for our new winter coats this year!

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Even though I was tempted to post every single picture...you really must go look at the rest of the collection. I promise by the end you will be wishing to skip summer and head right into fall.

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Hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend. Sorry about the light posting last week. Finals are coming and all my big projects were due, but this week I have less homework and more time to post!

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xoxo-Meg

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::via Style

Paris, 1962

Oh, to be in Paris. Doesn't that sound divine? Especially today. Of all days, why does there have to be snow on the ground on Easter? That is what my morning was like. I hope the weather is a lot more warm wherever you may be. Wishing you a great day!

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Melissa

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::via Tom Palumbo

Oh J.Crew

I hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was filled with birthday celebrations and homework.

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On another note, can I just say how much my love for J.Crew grows every time I receive their catalogues in the mail? I love the Spring magazine they just came out with. It is filled with all things spring and I cannot wait for the arrival of warmer weather so I can wear all these fabulous looks.

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If you haven't received the catalogue yet request your copy now, and head over to J.Crew and make a wish list of all your spring must haves.

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Sorry for the quick post...but I am off to write a paper that is due this Friday. See you tomorrow.

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xoxo-Meg

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::via The City Sage

Flower Power

I hope everyone is having a good week. The end of the semester is coming ever near, and with that all my papers and assignments are soon to be due. I have been busy this week, trying to catch up on everything, so I apologize for the quick and sporadic posts.
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First off, I am celebrating. We have officially hit the 100 mark of those following our blog, and Melissa and I could not be more excited. So thank you to everyone that follows our little blog. It is nice to know that people actually read and enjoy the things we are inspired by.
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Second, don't you love this wallpaper?

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See you tomorrow...I am off to finish my homework.

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xoxo-Meg

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:: via Elle Decor

happy happy birthday...

Happy, Happy Birthday to my always lovely twin sister - Melissa. Let's dress up, grab our teacups, and have a tea party celebrating our 22nd birthday today. Okay?
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I hope you have a wonderful day. Make a wish....
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xoxo, Meg
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::via The City Sage

She and Him

Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward, are the creative souls behind, She and Him. Begun in 2008, their first album, Volume One, received widespread attention and popularity. (Zooey writes and Matt produces) Their second album, Volume Two, is set to be released, tomorrow March 23rd. (What a way to celebrate my (and Melissa's) birthday!)

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I have been listening to the full album on NPR and I must-say I cannot get enough! Click here to start listening now!

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I hope everyone had a good weekend.

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Open your windows, let the sunshine in, and turn up the radio.

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xoxo, Meg

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::via She and Him

Chelsea Jade

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Hello everybody! I am back from sunny L.A.-- too bad the weather here isn't as nice, but it is actually not that bad. My illustration department went on a field trip and we visited lots of artists, museums, and entertainment studios. And who could go to California without going to Disneyland? Hollywood Tower of Terror is one of my favorite rides. The only thing bad about missing school was getting behind on all of my homework, so hopefully I will catch up this weekend.

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Favorite of the day: Chelsea Jade

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She has a lovely blog, lovely pictures, and I think we are kindred spirits :) Check out her site for some fun.

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Have a good day full of smiles!

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Melissa

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::via Chelsea Jade

I heart J.Crew

I just wanted to check in really fast before my weekend officially began and to apologize for the light posting this week. My computer broke and I had to send it to the repair shop (a.k.a. My brother - Thank you, Thank you!). On top of that I am getting a cold. Yuck!
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Hope everyone has some fun plans this weekend!
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Hopefully I will be back next week feeling better and ready for a new week! Right now I am going to cozy up in bed and go make my official wish list from all the new arrivals at J.Crew.
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(Above is featured the fabulous cover of J.Crews little line - Crewcuts. Don't you love the circus theme? That seems to be recurring lately.)
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xoxo-Meg
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::via J.Crew

Neat.

Looking for something to inspire you? Check out N.E.E.T. magazine-- I love their photography. What a great way to explore creativity. One of my newest favorites.

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Lots of love

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Melissa

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::via N.E.E.T. issue #14