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!

My Five - Giorgio Armani Spring 2011

If you think this blue trend is going away, you are wrong - lol!  Armani's entire Spring collection was in various shades of blue!  Here are my five favorite looks (plus some detail shots).  Enjoy!

Images via Vogue.com

Holiday Card Time!

Already?!?!  Yep, Christmas is just around the corner and that means it's time to send out cards!  Before having a baby I totally was the gal who sent out her cards early and was so on top of things.  Now, not so much, people want a photo card of the little one and she isn't so cooperative - lol!  Finding a suitable picture, where she isn't crying or angry is the hard part!  After we finally get that picture, then the fun begins!  I love picking out what card we're going to send out and I'm totally digging the design options on Shutterfly.com.  We got our Christmas cards from there last year (and the year before) because they have  so many fab designs to choose from and the price was right!  Here are the ones I'm thinking about for this year:

This one is fun and festive!

 This one is so cute!

This one is a bit more sophisticated, perfect for a family photo!

And I always gravitate towards chocolate brown and green (these were my wedding colors so I'm a bit partial).  This one makes me happy!

I also am a big fan of gift tags, such great designs.  What a time saver!

This has to be my favorite Christmas one, insanely adorable!  There I go with the chocolate brown again.

I'm digging this one too, mostly because you could almost use it all year!

I may just be buying some 2011 photo calendars for family this year.  It's a great idea for our far away relatives that don't get to see us much.  They can have a little dose of us every month!  Shutterfly.com has tons of designs to choose from, my favorite is the "Flower Market":

You know another thing that is pretty awesome?  Bloggers can get 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly!  Simply follow this link for details - http://bit.ly/sfly2010

Uniform Dressing 4:3

Sorry for the late start today, I'm still catching up from last weekend and Monday.  Sheesh, it's just been one of those weeks where everything is just hard.  Not one thing has been quick and/or easy.  Oh well, maybe I should take my own advice and just wear a black top and black bottom all week to make things easier!  For today's post I chose skinny black jeans and black tank (one tank even has sequins on it!  Yipee!).  I wanted this week to be all about casual with a touch of glam.  I want every single one of these looks in my closet right now!

Cardigans by Old Navy
Evening Shoes at DSW

Casual Jackets by BB Dakota
Pumps by Mossimo

Tanks by Gap
Flats by Gap

Button Front Tops by Old Navy
Necklaces by Avon

My Take - Hermes Spring 2011

Oh gosh, is it too early to go ahead and do a my take of a look from Spring 2011?  I don't think so, it's been in the lower 70's during the day here in Georgia so I've not put away my short sleeves or sandals quite yet. 

Plus, this look is pretty transitional - swap out the strappy heels for a bootie when it's chilly out.  Don't you love the leather jacket?  I wonder how much that baby costs?  Wait, I don't want to know.  Here's my more affordable version of this Hermes look.

Leather Jackets at Macy's
Sandals by Coach

Runway image via Vogue.com