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(Delicious fruit salad made by yours truly.)
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I've been living in these striped, grey TOMS this break. They are so comfy and convenient... but I can't help looking down every once and a while and thinking about how funny they look. What do you guys think of TOMS?<br />
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While I was away, two big things happened. I had a birthday and... I got my very own DSLR camera! It's a Canon Rebel T3i and it's my new obsession! So expect lots of new photos coming your way :)<br />
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I have a couple of new pieces/new outfits that I am really excited to share with you guys, but I just haven't gotten the chance to take photos of them yet. I promise an outfit post by the end of the week! And stay tuned tomorrow for a post about the Oscars.<br />
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1. A set of makeup brushes (that I've finally gotten around to cleaning)! <span style="font-size: x-small;">Side note: Check out Michelle Phan's recipe for brush cleaner <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVdciJkmb7o">here</a> . I used her method and it really works!</span><br />
2. Beach weekend with my best friend that felt like it flew by. (Is anyone else ready for summer?)<br />
3. A city shot, taken a few weeks ago after walking out of a play with my family.<br />
4. Weekend bike rides with friends :)<br />
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Sorry for the lack of posting last week guys! I joined my high schools track team, and so I've been ultra busy running, running and running some more.<br />
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I picked up this cute net sweater on my last visit to Forever 21. It caught my eye because it was just so unique! There are so many fun ways you can wear this sweater :)<br />
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This video is so charming and gorgeous. I found it around a year ago and was completely obsessed with the vintage colors and textures. Luckily I happened to stumble across it recently and was re-reminded of my love for Kate Spade's wonderful, colorful videos. Check out more at Kate Spade New York's YouTube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/katespadenewyork/featured">here</a> :)<br />
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Chilly mornings with light showers call for rain boots and anorak jackets. I'm a sucker for anything utilitarian (and warm!) like this jacket :) Check out the fun lattice ring from Forever 21 too!<br />
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2. My favorite color is blue (and sometimes yellow).<br />
3. I am a fruit fanatic. (My favorite? Bananas. I eat at least one a day... sometimes more...)<br />
4. I chose to name my blog Saturday Style because Saturday's are arguably the best day of the week. I get to sleep in and spend time with friends, and this is often the day I have the most free time to devote to enjoying fashion and food!<br />
5. I'm not really a fan of most candy, but I could never turn down a peppermint.<br />
6. I've had the opportunity to travel to five of the seven continents with my family, who I love more than anything.<br />
7. I'm heading to college next year. (Wish me luck!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.allllure.com/">http://www.allllure.com/</a><br />
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I love each of these blogs for various reasons; some style, some photography, and some humor :) Check them out if you get the chance!<br />
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I went to a play with my family yesterday, and it gave me an excuse to get a little dressed up and wear my new (favorite) shirt from H&M with a peplum bottom. I felt a little bit like Jacklyn Kennedy (if only) with this top and these fun heels! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Forgive the grainy image, it was late.)</span><br />
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I am really loving this wine/berry/burgundy color right now! Hope your not tired of colored denim yet (because there's still more to come!) :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>skirt</b> (H&M) + <b>sweater</b> (Forever 21) + <b>scarf </b>(Target) + <b>earrings </b>(Nordstrom) + <b>boots </b>(Ross)</span></div>
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The weather has improved! (But still not enough so that I can wear this skirt without leggings like I've been longing to for the past few months since I bought it!) I'm not sure if you can tell, but this skirt is leather... and I LOVE it. I was initially drawn to it because of the fun, swingy shape and then fell even more in love with it when I realized it was faux leather. You don't see a skirt like this everyday! (And that's probably what I most like about it <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">J</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span>)<br />
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Its another rainy day, so I decided to drag out my rain boots. I thought that this was a fun way to wear them and still look (somewhat :)) stylish. (I love leg warmers under rain boots!)<br />
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Hope things are a little sunnier in your part of the world :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">vest (Forever 21) + shirt (Hong Kong) + jeans (Forever 21) + purse (Urban Outfitters) + umbrella (Urban Outfitters)</span></div>
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Its raining and cold so I threw on my fur vest before running out to do some errands. </div>
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Happy Sunday :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">BLAZER (TJ Maxx) + Sweater (Forever 21) + Boots (Steve Madden) + Watch (Target) + Necklace (Nordstrom)</span></div>
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My mom came across this gorgeous blazer during one of our quick trips to TJ Maxx and I think I'm in love. In the words of stylist Rachel Zoe, this blazer is bah-nan-ahs. I die. It's made out of sweatshirt-esque material (so it feels like I'm wearing pajamas!), yet looks classy and put-together.<br />
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I got so many compliments on it today that I just knew I had to show it to you guys asap :) <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. I promise I didn't cut my hair (even though it really looks like it in this photo). It's just pushed back behind my shoulders. I decided to take a break from my usual wavy/curly hairdo today and straighten it. (Just my luck it would decide to rain!)</span>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488861657003375860noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492537019275156342.post-17463053754786159112012-01-18T18:20:00.000-08:002012-01-18T18:20:03.049-08:00Blue Part Two<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">pants (Target) + sweater (Forever 21) + bag (H&M) + watch (Target)</span></div>
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Here's another way that I wear my new blue pants!</div>
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I just recently got this bag (on sale!) from H&M and I love the fold-over construction.</div>
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This is one of my favorite jackets! I love its smoky, light grey color, and motorcycle cut. I had to pair it with a thick sweater today because it was cold cold cold. (Its mostly cotton, so its perfect for the springtime. But on chilly winter days like today, talk about brrrr!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jacket (Forever 21) + Sweater (H&M) + Purse (Urban Outfitters)</span></div>
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When I have more than two minutes to devote to breakfast on a given morning, I love to make this simple egg sandwich. It's delicious, and healthy too!<br />
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Breakfast Sandwich<br />
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2 large eggs (or 1/2 cup of Lucerne's Best of the Egg)<br />
1/2 cup of spinach<br />
1/4 cup salsa of your choice<br />
1 English muffin<br />
Grated Parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on top)<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
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First, prepare your eggs in a small saucepan on low heat, then set aside on another plate. Saute 1/2 cup of spinach in your saucepan until the leaves begin to shrivel to about half their original size. Toast an English muffin, then place the sauteed spinach on the bottom half of the muffin. Add the cooked egg on top and garnish with 1/2 cup of salsa, a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to your taste.<br />
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Plate and enjoy!<br />
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<b>From top left:</b> Admiring nude Jessica Simpson heels with a gorgeous orange (it looks pink in the photo) toe at TJ Maxx; finally getting the chance to catch up on reading; a new fold-over bag that I bought (on sale!) at H&M; the perfect watch I purchased from Target last week.<br />
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And the weekend continues...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Coat (Nordstrom) + Tank (TJ Maxx) + Skirt (Forever 21)</span></div>
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I love pairing green-turquoise color pieces (like this skirt) with navy blue!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">pants: Target, blazer, necklace and tee: Forever 21, rings (two on left) Forever 21-(right) Nordstrom</span></div>
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I never thought in a million years I would wear electric blue pants, but here I am (and loving it).<br />
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I was talking with a friend today who complimented me on the pants. She was quick to claim that she could NEVER pull off a color this bold, and her comment got me thinking about confidence in fashion.<br />
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For me, a love for fashion and blogging, and the subsequent shift in my style, has helped me to find new confidence in myself.<br />
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Whether rocking new red patent pumps, a perfect blazer with shoulder pads, or that pair of new brightly colored denim, a bold, fashion-forward outfit that you feel good in forces you take on the level of confidence expected from the wearer of such statements.<br />
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What fun fashion find puts a spring in your step?<br />
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