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PAINT
I’m incredibly inspired by this dining room. I especially love the idea of a white lacquer table with chairs in different colors.

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BUY
Obsessed with Wes Anderson? This shop is for you.

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WATCH
You’ll appreciate the artistry of Dior’s couture pleats after watching this video. Then, watch the detail that went into making a miniature version of one of Dior’s iconic gowns.

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LAUGH
This satirical take on the day in the life of a fashion blogger’s husband is hilarious (and kind of accurate).

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SHOP
What do you get when you partner Band of Outsiders with Sperry? Striped. Boat. Shoes. Obsessed.

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SERVE
Refresh your cupboards with chic bistro-inspired dinnerware.

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FITNESS UPDATE
The scale finally budged this week with a loss of 1.7 pounds. No changes in measurements this week. I’m still doing the 30 Day Shred three or four times a week. (On that note, I had my annual doctor’s visit this week. She made a comment about how last year I said I wasn’t exercising. I was quick to brag about my new found fitness routine and she gave me a high five. Haha.)

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ENVY
One man earned major points this Valentine’s Day when he commissioned an artist to paint his girlfriend into iconic Disney scenes.

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LEARN
A historic candy called a cockle inspired the ubiquitous Valentine’s sweet. (If you’re crafty, you can make these leggings.)

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WATCH
Here are five British shows to add to your queue. I’ve already watched Luther starring Idris Elba. I’d like to start The Fall next.

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KNOW
By now you’ve probably heard that Pinterest is stripping away affiliate links. Personally, I’m excited to see bloggers put more effort into wish list boards with pinnable collages rather than stock images of individual pieces.

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AWW
Australia’s oldest gentleman knits sweaters for penguins affected by oil spills. Basically, it’s the cutest thing you’ll see all month.

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WEAR
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to wear all the pink things! I’ve been on the lookout for an ultra girly pink bag and I love this one from Rebecca Minkoff.

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FITNESS UPDATE
Ugh, I’m so discouraged because I gained back the .4 pounds I lost last week. I know it’s silly of me to be this obsessed with the scale because my measurements are showing huge changes. This week, I lost another half inch from my hips and from my waist. I know that the measurements are what count the most and indicate that I’m probably building lean muscle, but I’d really like to see my efforts reflected on the scale.

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IN OTHER NEWS
The sandals I posted the other day are all kinds of adorable. I also ordered the white English Rose dress I posted here. I’m not sure of the sizing, so here’s hoping the medium fits! Finally, there’s an extra 25% off sale items at Tory Burch this weekend with code SALE25.

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SMILE
When I’m having a particularly bad day, I’ll spend a few minutes looking at photos of cute animals to perk up. The Daily Otter was a delight to stumble across.

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BUY
The windowpane skirt I mentioned in my recent “Budget Update” is finally online.

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SNOOZE
Every piece from Iomoi is adorable, but the cocktail monkey sleep mask takes the cake.

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DECORATE
I’ve been itching to give our apartment a makeover and the design inspiration from Gray Malin’s home with didn’t help curb that desire! I’ve got my eye on this coffee table (in raw mango), but I’d like to follow Gray’s lead with bright lacquer side tables. (Perhaps a vintage set so I can paint them myself.)

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KNOW
Did you sign up for the “Ten Days or Whatever of Kwanzaa” holiday gift from Cards Against Humanity? Did you know that the private island was a real thing? From now on, I will brag about the land I own on Hawaii 2. All square foot of it.

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REFINE
Step up your Instagram account with tips from interior designer Alessandra Branca.

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FITNESS UPDATE
I thought I’d add my fitness success and struggles to this post as a follow up to this and a way to keep myself accountable. I only exercised three days this week, thanks to a work event, a basketball game, and a happy hour (excuses, excuses). I also let my Weight Watcher obligations slip. Not surprisingly, I only lost .4 pounds this week (2.5 total). On the bright side, I’m down a total of 1.5 inches from my hips in three weeks!

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SWOON
As always, Chanel steals the show with its theatrics in Paris.

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LEARN
I’m always amazed at how much we don’t know about our own globe. A 10,000-year-old forest was recently discovered in the North Sea.

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COO
Life just keeps getting rosier for Toast the Dog. Saved from a puppy mill and now the star of Karen Walker’s new campaign?! (Would anyone like to cast Bacon the Cat in an editorial? It’s time he earns his keep.)

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STALK
If geometric jewelry is your thing, bookmark this Etsy shop.

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SIGN UP
I think subscription boxes are kind of stupid and I never thought I’d sign up for one. And then I came across Try the World. Every other month, you’ll receive a box filled with treats from a different city around the globe. My first box should arrive in a few weeks. Also intrigued? Sign up with my referral link to save $15 off your order. (You’ll also be giving me a credit for their online shop. I promise to Instagram the global goodies with abandon as a thank you.)

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SHOP
The cynic in me knows it’s a marketing ploy, but I still love Kate Spade’s “On Purpose” collection.

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PONDER
Are green juice devotees really just flaunting their wealth?

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EXTEND
Make your favorite fragrance last longer.

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SELECT
I’ve been considering bangs ever since I looked through my parents’ old photo albums. I love how bangs looked on pint-sized me. I’d definitely go for the fringe style. Should I do it?

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BUY
Love is in the air and at your favorite retailer. I picked up these darling boxer shorts and I’m fond of this quirky Kate Spade clutch.

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SPECULATE
I can’t wait for season two of Serial. In the meantime, I’m still caught up in conspiracy theories for the Adnan case.

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LEARN
Fashion might have popularized vaccinations in the late 1700s.

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