There's nothin to do, but just lie and complain....

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READ NOW.

Beautifully written, love love love.

Glamour

[unknown source]

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What is more glamorous than a soak in a claw footed bath tub?

[this is glamorous]

Cozy On Up

[unknown source]

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There is nothing more wonderful than books. My favorite thing in the world is to either spend my day in the library or cozy up and dive into another book. It is the perfect season to pick up good reads and enjoy them thoroughly.

A few books I'm reading currently or have read-

• The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
• Invisible - Paul Auster
• Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
• A Certain Slant of Light - Laura Whitcomb

But certainly reading books are only one of their values. Books are the best accessories to any room. Your personal library can show your personality as much as your closet can. Displaying books takes space, but is well worth the shelf space. Here a few glamorous views of books in different homes that I am in love with. (Sorry for the unknown sources- I saved these a while ago to my computer!!)

[sources- unknown, design*sponge, & the contemporist]

In the Dead of Winter

wildfox girls blog [link]

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Music Update--

[top left] Regina Spektor (Us, Eet, On the Radio) -

Love, love her. Her voice is very unique and her easy melodies will have you singing along in not time. The song "Us" was featured in 500 Days of Summer, which has the BEST soundtrack. Worth checking out.

[top right] Emiliana Torrini (Jungle Drum) -

This song is amazing. She also has other songs that are very easygoing (different from this jammer).

[bottom left] Ashley Tisdale (Crank It Up) -

I know what you are thinking... Ashley Tisdale? But, her newest album was a shock to my system. Though I previously liked her song "He Said, She Said," on this album, I liked the majority of the songs. It still is a typical Disney star album, but in an enjoyable way. Great party song.

[bottom right] Keke Palmer (Bottoms Up) -

.... and Keke Palmer? This song is perfect for parties, which is crazy to be coming from Keke, but I'm not complaining.

Other Notables-

[1] A Fine Frenzy

[2] The Fruit Bats

[3] Priscilla Ahn

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[link]

The Short Stretch

Photo by Oscar Falk     [krisatomic]

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My Newest Favorite Things--

Flickr Widget  [apple download]

Being an avid Mac user, I love clicking through the newest widgets. When I saw Flickr on there it caught my eye immediately. Now, every time I open my dashboard (obviously to waste time on Soduko or building amazing domino tracks) I see a collage of some great Flickr picks. Love love love.

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500 Days of Summer    [imdb]

This movie is AMAZING. It made me laugh and I want to memorize every single line so I can use it in everyday conversation. The soundtrack is playing nonstop and I'm going to see it for the second time today =)

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Schedules came out for the school year (already) and with my double math/science courses I have a feeling I'm going to be dying this year. Fun fun fun... 

At lest I know what I'm wearing on the first few days already. =) Oh the greatness of working at a clothing store...

The Complete Shopping Wishlist

Permanent Vacation- spring.summer09     [link and source]

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Clothes -

Lulu's - lavender flower pixie dress (sold)

Urban Outfitters - Silence & Noise boatneck tunic ($42.00)

J.CREW - stretch bootcut cord ($79.50)

Urban Outfitters - Silence & Noise military cardigan ($48.00)

Shoes -

Urban Outfitters - DRU NY oxfords ($148.00)

Piperlime - Chinese Laundry bounty ($99.99)

Urban Outfitters - contributor by rachel comey oxford ($78.00)

Piperlime - Cynthia Vincent luella wedge ($400.00)

Interior Design - 

Urban Outfitters  - Crosley Payphone ($90.00)

PB teen - display-it mag rack ($99.00)

Urban Outfitters - ikat slipper chair in indigo ($325.00)

Danese- xarxa sofa (link and source)

Urban Outfitters - antoinette fainting sofa- tangerine bird ($575.00)

PB teen - wire wall letters ($15.00 per letter)

Urban Outfitters - recycled metal magazine rack ($48.00)

Accessories - 

Etsy - various creations of [urbanheirlooms]

Urban Outfitters - bow stud earrings (sold out)

Urban Outfitters - multi colored rope bracelet ($8.00)

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Summah Time

Teen Vogue's Elana Fishman           [altamiranyc]

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Don't these make you want to have a tea party on a beautiful day?

Well, that's what I thought of.

I was really excited when I saw the Moschino Cheap&Chic e-mail in my inbox. I clicked around and yes, they 

do have some adorable pieces, but otherwise I was unimpressed.

Left: Women's Full Length Jacket ($459)

Right: Women's 3/4 Length Dress ($597)

(PS- I'm not sure who is going to want to spend $192 to have "Moschino Cheap&Chic" written across their chest. [link] )

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[le love]