Flipping Bananas

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It always makes me laugh when the strangest things sell out instantly on Netaporter. Scoot over leopard, looks like the monkey needs room as the new fashion forward member of the animal kingdom! If you had told me yesterday that I would be searching "monkey jewelry" on Ebay at this hour, I would've scoffed in disbelief - look who's laughing now!

Gobble You Up

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You know where I'm going with this... Sexual ruffled sweet goodness with Spanish flavor!

Balls to the Wall

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Delirious midnight post? Sore throat and fever? Failed attempt to make it through the work day? It's official, people, my body is revolting against me! I remember in 8th grade having a history teacher explain the difference between a rebellion and a revolution. Rebellion is like starting with a triangle and then changing the size of the shape. Revolution? Well, that's going from a triangle to a whole new shape all together - like a quadrangle!

My body is craving a revolution. I need to get in tip top shape for my 25th birthday! I was on my way there, running a few miles a day, when my arch started to hurt... 2 weeks ago. It's time to get back on track with a new pair of sneakers. Asics are absolutely the best. This coming from a very injury prone mamacita! Happy Valentine's Day!

No Sleep

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Totally exhausted and mulling over lack of sleeping soundly. Bright lemon yellow should put me to sleep quick... Sike! In other news, dream apartment has been located and taken off the market! Someone give me a lease to sign ASAP!

Quick Pick Me Up

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Finding a few reasonably priced scarves online can quickly take a rather gloomy day to bright and cheery. I'm looking forward to combining scarves with the Urban Outfitters look below for a fresh Spring 2012 uniform.

Budgeting for Black

Jill Stuart, found here

Mara Hoffman, found here

Helmut Lang, found here

Alexander Wang, found here

As I'm sure most of you know, right now is Fall 2012 New York Fashion Week. I'm drawn to black for so many reasons, but mostly because it just makes so much sense with my tight budget. Black can take you from the work place, to Happy Hour drinks and then out on the town. Black is chic on its own, but also the perfect template for standalone jewelry. I could go on and on! Here are a few of my favorite looks from this week... the leather and details on that Alexander Wang coat is unreal!

In Your Face

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We've been hunkering down over here. There always seems to be an endless amount of things to do. School, work and apartment hunting are all relentless. That clearly leaves only one viable option each and every evening: watching a Sons of Anarchy marathon on Netflix. The good news is that I am becoming much more of a bad ass in the process. All I need now is a leather vest or "cut"... Got to get me one!

Take a Look in the Mirror

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I am the least craftiest person in the world, yet I still find myself wondering whether I could create such a beautiful necklace. So apparently, not only am I craft disabled, but also completely clueless... I'm thinking that isn't a winning combination. Enjoy the rest of Lisa Levine's work here

Pushing the Limit

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Maybe it's just the combination of exhaustion and stress, but I find myself being drawn to the color orange. It's really the first time I've enjoyed orange without feeling pressured. I'm looking forward to building a bright spring wardrobe, for sure. Now off to prepare for the Superbowl and talk my boyfriend down from wearing a suit and tie to see my grandparents...