BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Weekend Guide

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SPOT
Did Vincent Van Gogh hide a rendition of “The Last Supper” in one of his most famous paintings?

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READ
I love reading advice columns and old etiquette books. These snippets from the 1969 edition of Vogue’s Book of Etiquette and Good Manners don’t disappoint.

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ASK
A handful of great questions to ask at your next job interview.

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DECORATE
How great is this Etsy shop?! I adore the green chevron pillow covers.

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EAT
Make sure you eat before online shopping. Hunger can lead to overspending on more than just groceries.

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WEAR
It was in the upper ’60s yesterday, which has me yearning to revamp my summer wardrobe. A pair of statement sunglasses by Karen Walker is just the thing I’m itching for. Well, that and the dress that’s on its way to me.

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FITNESS UPDATE
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I lost 70 pounds after college. It took two years, so I know the process takes time. Yet, I’ve still been discouraged lately. Given how much I’ve exercised (which, for the record, I hate), I hoped to see bigger changes on the scale over the last two months. I needed to step back this week and look at the bigger picture. Since Jan. 1, I have lost a total of 5.3 pounds, 1.5 inches from my thighs, 0 inches from my arms (but they are more toned), 2.5 inches from my bust, 1.75 inches from my waist, and 2.5 inches from my hips. (Even though I can only do push-ups on my knees, I’m also proud that I went from doing five in 30 seconds to doing 25 in the same amount of time. ::kisses biceps::)

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The Coveted

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This week, I’m smitten with:

  • All of J.Crew’s new arrivals. Lime isn’t really my color, but I can’t stop thinking about this neon skirt. (This striped skirt is also on my wish list.)
  • A graphic white cuff. It’s a must for spring.
  • Striped kitten heels! I’ve wanted them ever since I spotted this image on Pinterest. (I’m actually really tempted to buy them. They’d be great for work.)
  • This pearl cocktail ring. With Piperlime’s demise on the horizon, I bet we’ll start seeing deeper discounts. Add your favorites to your wish list.
  • A flirty little romper.
  • This bright yellow dress. It’s on sale, so it might be hard to find your size. Check here and here.
  • A pretty pineapple key fob.

PSA: Remember the red dress I wrote about last week? I ended up ordering it and it arrived yesterday. There are two pleats right above the tush. It’s barely noticeable in the stock image and probably isn’t a big deal if you have a straight figure. However, if you’re like me and have ample curves back there, don’t get it. It’s incredibly unflattering.

Summer Lovin’

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We’re headed to Fort Lauderdale in one month, which is pretty much the perfect excuse to revamp my summer wardrobe with pieces like this adorable beach tunic (runs large) and the new bag I’m obsessed with. Gerard Yosca also sent over this necklace from his latest collection, Flowerball, which just might be the only gem I pack. (More on the new collection coming soon. It’s a good one!) Well, that and the monkey earrings.

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Style Steals: Under $100

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I spent much of last weekend cleaning our apartment and freshening things up for spring. Now it’s time to hit refresh on my wardrobe. Spring clothing is great because you can find a lot of really beautiful pieces on a budget. Here are some of my favorites: