The "it" list, November 19, 2010

Welcome to another popping list of goodies from around the internet! This will be the last "it" list for 2010... as it will go on hiatus for the holidays. Look for it's return in 2011!

• rose a la mode catches up on her 30/30 outfits and my favorite is this gorgeous pink scarf that is sun drenched in fall light. So gorgeous!
• stylish dish features fall to winter must-haves for stylish moms, but I think her list is perfect for any stylish gal. Mother or not!
• fashionably southern is rocking a gorgeous faux fur vest... I love seeing how different ladies style this season's fun trend.
• fashion confessions of a mommy has a winning combo with a graphic tee + scarf + blazer. I need to recreate this look! Casual and chic!
• jewelscapes brilliantly pairs stripes with plaid. I never would have thought of this, but love it so! And of course she is always perfectly accessorized!
• i love this pretty vintage bourbon decanter from one sweet find. It could serve as a water pitcher at a holiday on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table or would be a great gift to any collector in your life!
• one hundred inspirations recreates this party-perfect Blake Lively look on a dime. Love this!
• i'm swooning for these pint sized clogs by Free people on good tots! it doesn't get cuter than this!
• on a serious note... karina, ink puts beautiful and truthful words to smiling through suffering. take a minute to take her words to heart and support those in your life that live amazing lives in the face of struggles. we love you Karen!
• sweetie pie style gives us a run down of the top ten OTK (over-the-knee) boots... it almost impossible to choose a favorite here. So lovely!
• spry on the wall outlines "uniform" outfits for us that are black on black - which happens to be one of the easiest combos and one of my favorites!
• i just LOVE this look from closet confections. I rarely think to pair black with blue and she did it so wonderfully here. Plus a leopard print belt - the girl can do no wrong!
• jillgg's good life launched her WINTER & HOLIDAY 2010 looks:book - a gorgeous mini e-mag full of practical and gorgeous wardrobe inspiration for the season. Check this out!

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

The "it" list, November 12, 2010

Happy Friday everyone... this list is jam packed with great inspiration! Make sure to check out these blogs today...

• rose a la mode sports what could possibly be the most perfect fall outfit ever. I just love every piece in this outfit... and the gorgeous fall light makes the photos so gorgeous!
• karina, ink spruces up her little boys rooms with fun and whimsical vintage inspired pieces. So perfect for sweet little guys!
• my little happy place discusses eclectic design with her husband. Make sure to check out this fun "he said, she said" post.
• sweetie pie style shows off a lace top that is perfect for everyday wear. Paired withe the clogs, this look is perfect for a busy mom!
• one hundred inspiration puts together a great look for less for Carey Mulligan's chic red carpet look. (and I just watched An Education... so I'm loving Carey lately).
• dressing mommy pulls off a fun new trend wonderfully... check out how she styles harem pants.
• good tots! dreams of little TOMS shoes underneath the Christmas tree for her kiddos, and kids all over the world!
• really cute stuff's leopard print note pads are perfect for any fashionista... whether it's grocery lists, to-do lists, or to-wear lists!
• fashionably southern perfectly defines casual chic. I love this look - especially the striped scarf!
• fashion confessions of a mommy takes a summery skirt and gives it new life for fall, this look is perfect for a warm fall day.
• stylish dish 'dishes' on her favorite lip balms for winter... something I am constantly struggling with on the colder days. I love the philosophy balm, myself!
• closet confections has winter under wraps with this coat and scarf combo - I love the way she combined plaids for a fun and funky look!
• jewelscapes is always so perfectly accessorized. These pieces look amazing with her yellow and paisley scarf combo - so lovely!
• good life for less is rockin' the "magic" with this outfit. Anything that can put a little extra pep in your step is worth it!

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The "it" list, November 5, 2010

Happy Friday! We have one super stylin' list this week! Take some time to check out each of these inspiring blogs - you won't be disappointed!

• closet confections has fall all wrapped up with this gorgeous wrap dress that looks amazing on her. Plus, check out her post for some fun New York attitude... I loved it!
• you can call me chris has the new holiday TOMS on her wishlist... this golden herringbone pattern is just to die for. Hopefully Santa fills his sleigh with these!
• one sweet find has a little marble leaf-shaped dish that would make a great place to round up little items like change or jewelry. I just love white marble!
• really cute stuff's re-usable shopping bags are the most personalized and stylish that I have seen in a long time - I love the pink swirl pattern.
• rose a la mode points us in the direction of stores that are as lovable as Anthropologie but more friendly to your wallet. My favorite on the list? Ruche!
• karina, ink made these gorgeous french-themed Thanksgiving tags for one of my favorite holidays! These would be gorgeous tied to hostess gifts or tied to gourds on the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table.
• fashionably southern is in love with Missoni zig zags - who isn't!?!? Lucky for us she's hunted down some Missoni inspired options at less expensive price points. Score!
• stylish dish is loving a particular shift dress from designer Chloe - check out her look for less - I love this!
• spry on the wall always has her ear to the ground on the up and coming designers and their runway shows. I had never heard of the designer L'Wren Scott and now I am in love with their gorgeous feminine pieces!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle gives us the run-down of what she's been wearing lately. I love this look featuring her gorgeous Hayden-Harnett bag.
• dressing mommy is rocking some seriously fun and pink shoes! Way to go Kelly!
• jewelscapes just updated her shop with tons of vintage jewelry and finds. I have my eye on these beautiful glitzy earrings!
• good tots features fun photo cards for the holidays from Tiny Prints. The holidays are getting close... plan now for your Christmas cards!
• one hundred inspirations recreates this simple and chic outfit from Whitney Port on the cheap... I want a zebra print top now!
• good life for less pulls together some fun outfits for a mom on the town! Check out these fun inspirations for your next date night!

The "it" list, September 24, 2010

Happy Friday everyone... today's list is full to the brim of inspiration from the blog world - enjoy!

• the hillside home features her favorite lighting options for your home and then comparison shops them all. It is hard to choose a favorite here, as there is nothing like a great light fixture or lamp!
• maggie rose pulls amazing interior inspirations from lonny mag - I would gladly live in any of these rooms! Just gorgeous!
• closet confections takes her summer wardrobe to fall/winter with amazing remixes - you must check out this post for fall inspiration. Kudos to Kendra on her amazing style and creativity!
• pocket of presh attended an event with The Sartorialist... check out her snapshot of the handsome guy and his gorgeous gal and also peep at her outfit for the night! So jealous - what a fun night!
• one hundred inspirations finds inspiration with Olivia Palermo's look - and then recreates it on the cheap! It's such a great fall/winter look... don't miss this!
• rose a la mode pulls off an adorable rainy day look... and the photos are really great too. I just love her easy midwest style!
• spry on the wall is my go-to source for runway round-ups! If you are a busy gal like me, check out her top 5 for each show - genius! Marc Jacobs is always a favorite of mine - check out his looks first!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle is inspired by sperry shoes... click with extreme caution. You will be too, no doubt!
• elle sees posted a diy pumpkin face mask... I don't know if this would make it to my skin or my mouth first, but pumpkin is supposed to be great for your skin!
• merci blah blah is two friends that blog together, how fun!?! They both have amazing style and love to accessorize... I just love this particular look!
• molly newborn's chunky necklaces are divine... this week I am crushing on this one. It would be great on it's own or layered for some punch!
• really cute stuff is launching a ton of well, you guessed it: *new* really cute stuff this fall! First up, I NEED these monogramed note cards. So modern and chic!
• style within reach has a feature I am completely hooked on called "wish, want, need" - great style at ALL price points. These green earrings are calling my name... so lovely! Check this out for sure!
• one sweet find offers up this one sweet brass elephant! This would be adorable on a book shelf or adorning a baby's nursery. Who doesn't love a sweet elephant?
• jillgg's good life rounds up great winter coats at great prices... shop early and shop smart for the most important accessory of the upcoming season!

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The "it" list, September 17, 2010

Welcome weekend! I hope everyone had a great week and that you are gearing up for a fab weekend! Take some time to peruse the links below... there are so many inspiring posts here!

• maggie rose pulls together an amazing living room make-over for an e-decorating client. I am loving the navy, white and neutral palette.
• molly newborn's etsy shop is always full of great jewelry... this week my favorite is this chunky coral beaded necklace with turquoise accents.
• jillgg's good life rounded up the best of boots for fall. If you are in the market for boots this fall... check out these great options!
• spry on the wall can always be counted on for great runway round-ups. check out her picks from Victoria Beckham's spring '11 runway show at this weeks Fashion Week.
• speaking of fashion week, closet confections was able to take part in Fashion Night Out in NYC as Fashion Week was kicking off. See her adventures and her fab outfit as well!
• local cities had Fashion Night Out as well (I know my city did!)... pocket of presh headed out for Atlanta's, even if the night wasn't all she had imagined, her outfit made up for it!
• merci blah blah and the rest of the internet (me included) is nuts for Tucker for Target. This diamond dress is my number one fav and Shan wears it very well!
• rose a la mode is in the market for a pair of "jeggings" (jean leggings)... she has a clear and concise overview of several styles and announces her top pick!
• the hillside home is prepping a new spot in her home for a play/creative room... swoon! She has great inspiration, I can't wait to follow the process of completion!
• elle sees pulls together an ensemble inspired by her favorite blogger. This is a great fall get up!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle is getting ready to celebrate her birthday, she has a wish list to die for... and don't forget to pop over and wish her a Happy one!
• one sweet find just updated the shop with new goodies... my favorite is this vintage greek souvenir plate. It makes me think of warm greek beaches and honey doused baklava. mmmm....
• one hundred inspirations takes this Gilmore gal's outfit from chic to cheap... the entire ensemble is under $75!

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The "it" list, September 10, 2010

Once again we have a great line-up of talented bloggers for your inspiration this week! Enjoy...

• merci blah, blah dresses up for a night out (err, maybe not). Either way, she rocks these skinny cargos. And she's the mother of triplets... triplets!
• closet confections is rocking the yellow Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges. Love, love, LOVE!
• spry on the wall continues her series on "uniform dressing" - this time featuring my favorite staple... the jean + t-shirt combo!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle takes us along on her antiquing and culinary wanderings... she also comes across the best EVER quote about shopping.
• maggie rose brings inspiration from the web on what is the most-loved eye candy of interior design blogs... built in bookcases. They never fail to inspire!
• molly newborn's chandelier earrings in silver and green have me swooning... what a great piece for fall!
• rose a la mode is craving UGGs for fall... you and me both girl, you and me both!
• the hillside home has a fun DIY for fall decor... my favorite time of year to decorate!
• one hundred inspirations recreates a great Ashely Tisdale look for less - you don't want to miss this one!
• jillgg's good life is craving silky silvery hues for fall. These pieces will have you swooning!

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The "it" list, July 30, 2010

Hooray for Friday! The "it" list is back with a great round up of all sorts of goodies on the web... be sure to visit all these lovelies blogs for tons of inspiration this weekend!

• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle visits some of THE most fabulous boutiques and shops in Mill Valley and takes us along for the ride. She also hunts down amazing chandeliers along her way. Don't miss this goodness!
• merci blah blah rounds up tons of gorgeous drape-style dresses from all over the interwebs. And not just once... but twice. Um, I'll take one of each!
• good life for less gives us the highlights of her recent trip to Forever 21... these shoes were definitely a great find!
• a spot of whimsy forks over a delicious dose of Mad Men style and photos. I swoon, just swoon for that show!
• penguins gift is giving away a Stella & Dot bracelet for the little ladies in your life. So cute!
• style your life puts together a casual outfit featuring an unexpected item - a pencil skirt. I just love this look - so chic!
• spry on the wall gives us a practical and affordable version of this amazing outfit from Isaac Mizrahi's Spring 2010 line.
• the hillside home just bought a new house and is planning, planning, planning. SO FUN! Join her as they start picking out colors, finishes, etc. I just love the adventure of a new house!
• john's journal outlines a simple but fantastic looking diy roman shade project. You will absolutely want to try this. It turned out amazing!
• elena's custom designs makes a custom pillow out of a scarf/handkerchief. I just LOVE this idea!
• really cute stuff is featuring their "family style" notecards... a great gift for friends or teachers or just to have for yourself for thank you notes or notes to teachers. I love these ideas!
• good look for less is offering wardrobe consults at half price through the end of today... hurry and snag yours before they go back to full price for fall!

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The "it" list, July 23, 2010

The "it" list blazes on... don't you love Fridays? Take some time today or this weekend to check out the best of the web here!

• merci blah blah is talking fall... her fall wish list to be exact. I love each and every one of her picks. I can feel the leaves crunching under feet already...
• the hillside home puts together a lovely summer/garden/cottage inspiration montage. It's just dreamy...
• style your life puts together a casual summer look for the guys. Ladies, raise your hand if shopping for your husband falls under your duties. It does in my household!
• spry on the wall puts together her take on Nina Ricci's Resort 2011 collection. This is pure genius!
• john's journal gathers beach chic inspiration from planet blue and then puts together outfits that are much more affordable. Love these!
• a spot of whimsy gives some food for thought for the women that want to do it all (this would be me...). I loved this quiet moment.
• penguin's gift has a great stationary giveaway. Check it out... you have a few days to enter still!
• elena's custom designs offers a great grab-and-go baby shower gift, check this out!
• one hundred inspirations lays out this Olivia Palermo outfit for less than $100. I love this!
• good life for less is participating in the 30/30 Challenge... that is 30 wardrobe pieces mixed and matched for 30 days. See how she does it!
• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle features her top 10 picks for earrings... it's impossible to choose a favorite, they are all so lovely!

Happy Weekend!

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the "it" list, July 16, 2010

It's Friday again and we're back! The best of the web is right here! Take some time to check out these awesome links from blog-land...

• a spot of whimsy features a hansel and gretel-like cottage in the woods... my only question, can I rent this for a weekend? It looks absolutely dreamy!
• the good life for less is swooning for silver tote bags... at several price points, it's almost impossible to choose a favorite!
• merci blah blah is sporting a forever 21 top and a new pair of target wedges and looking amazing! this girl has style...
• spry on the wall gives us her take on versace's resort 2011 collection... this outfit is so simple and chic (and hello! orange! loving orange for pre-fall!).
• style your life is going casual, yet sophisticated with this outfit full of silver accessories. this outfit is great... i'll be looking to copy it soon!
• penguin's gift has scouted some awesome sales on lands end canvas handbags... yes, please!
• one hundred inspirations gives you audrina patridge's look for less... there is something about nude accessories for summer that is so easy and fresh!
• speaking of the hills! sweetie pie pumpkin noodle features kristen cavallari's pad on her blog this week, I just love combo of modern and eclectic styling.
• john's journal whips up some bridal inspiration for a friend... each look is so gorgeous, it would be hard to choose a favorite! hopefully she keeps us updated on the final look!
• the hillside home explores the rose bowl flea market and brought back tons of inspiration... you won't want to miss these gorgeous photos!

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the "it" list, July 2, 2010

Hooray for a holiday weekend... hopefully you have some fun and some blog reading scheduled for this nice long holiday weekend! Take some time to check out all of these lovely blogs, you will be glad you did! (say hello while you are there!)

• sweetie pie pumpkin noodle turns an old mirror into a fun new chalkboard... she's definitely got an eye for style. I love this DIY!
• good life for less celebrates Independence Day all week with "red, white and blue week" - these beach outfits are perfect for a long weekend in the sun!
• one hundred inspirations brings you Jessica Alba's chic-mom-on-the-go outfit for less than $100!
• where is the me in mommy dresses in red/black/white for the Eclipse premiere... I am loving this look! (ps, how was the movie!?!?)
• the pretty bee makes old frames into fun jewelry displays... fun for jewelry creators and collectors alike!
• style your life pulls together an amazing ensemble for a summer pool party... I love that she included a cocktail, my kind of gal!
• merci blah blah once again pronounces her love for ASOS (this time accessories) and you will fall in love too!
• a spot of whimsy honors female legends... this month it is Princess Diana. So, so lovely. These photos are just amazing and it was inspiring to re-visit her amazing life. LOVE.
• penguins gift has the Tour de France in mind with these bicycle inspired gifts... I have a lot of bike lovers in my family. Such fun finds!
• spry on the wall has an amazing knack for hunting down the best in runway style... don't think runway style is for you? Check out how her take on Chris Benz's Resort 2011 collection. Nice!
• really cute stuff has an opportunity to win their new monogrammed card collection before you can buy them - hurry! Go check this out!

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