tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52413691171081010892024-03-05T05:43:28.524-05:00bonjour it's jinah!Hi my name is Jinah and this is my lifestyle and personal style blog. This is my outlet for sharing my sartorial choices and adventures in Atlanta. Thanks for popping by!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.comBlogger662125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-41903784976547699312014-01-06T23:25:00.000-05:002014-01-06T23:25:00.715-05:00Whistles... Over here!Psst. I'm over here now.<br />
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I will not longer be updating Bonjour It's Jinah. All old posts will be left here for reference and archival purposes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-73918866942792365132013-01-04T15:15:00.003-05:002013-01-04T15:15:58.569-05:00Street Style Snapped!I've been slacking on the self portraits, tricky and time-consuming as they are. But I was lucky enough to run into Cameron from <a href="http://atlantastreetfashion.blogspot.com/">Atlanta Street Fashion</a> who caught me on a particularly whimsical day. <a href="http://atlantastreetfashion.blogspot.com/2012/12/street-scene-nautical-decatur.html">Scoot on over to his blog to see a rare OOTD</a>.<br />
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If that's enough to entice you, welp. I'm in this dress. All Dear Creatures, all the time.<br />
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So the thing about taking a blog hiatus, is that you forget about how complicated the little things are that you used to do daily. Like the art of self portraits. Yo, that shit is hard! Bloggers who historically have and still do take all of their own photos, deserve every bit of recognition they get.</div>
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Anyway, this is what I wore last time I was in Decatur. As I'm now a working girl with a Monday to Friday gig, I finally get to celebrate my shopping choices over the past 5 years in various shopgirl roles. So often I would curate or veto pieces based on, "Can I wear this to my (hypothetical dream) job?"</div>
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<a href="http://www.shopdearcreatures.com/">Dear Creatures</a> 9-to-5 Dress (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=356504018&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">similar</a>) / <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=304324179&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Anthropologie Miette Blazer</a> (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=362068754&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">similar</a>) / <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=365422202&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Orla Kiely Fox tote bag</a> (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=370340960&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">similar</a>) / <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=357613043&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Rachel Comey Mars boots</a> in leopard (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=360044256&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">similar</a>)<br />
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Blazers and opaque legwear, yes. But also fox print, vintage-inspired frocks, and ombre hair? Also yes. I get <a href="http://youtu.be/uVjRe8QXFHY">the best of both worlds</a> really.</div>
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Hi, remember me? I always feel like apologies are lame, as are excuses, but if you must know: I wrapped up grad school and a very intense period of time where I was working three different jobs. Who ever would have thought a single steady job would be such a luxury! I hope to make it back into your regularly scheduled blog programming. Stay tuned.</div>
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This news has been buzzing in my head all summer, and I can finally let everyone know it's here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sqft/105215629622551?fref=ts">SQ/FT</a> in Decatur is open!</div>
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Dreamed up by some of the same ladies behind <a href="http://www.squashblossomboutique.com/">Squash Blossom</a>, this sister (or maybe I should say brother?) location bridges that fashion gap in the Square, bringing you Men's and Women's fashion, and shoes for the whole family.</div>
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One thing I love? Besides being run by my favorite lady bosses, the store name is so cute. SQ/FT (Square Foot) is a nod to the neighborhood (Decatur Square, say what!), and ties in shoes. And naturally that dictated a certain design scheme.</div>
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The brick walls were re-exposed and sealed to show off the charm of the original space. When the light is streaming in during the day, you can really admire what was hidden away under drywall for decades.</div>
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But back to the real stars of this space: the clothes and shoes are insanely enticing. Introducing menswear, which the community has been lacking for some time. You can find men's Frye shoes and boots, BedStu, Fly London. Jeans from BLANK NYC and Lucky Brand. Beautiful and cozy pieces from Patagonia, and even a huge selection of Pan Am throwback bags.</div>
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The ladies selection was also bananas, with many yummy pairs from Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, and all the Fryes a girl could want on the shelves. I may just have to venture back for that red suede pair of mary janes.</div>
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With all of the candy, it was very easy to get distracted. I picked up a necklace, which I will have to share in an upcoming outfit. While I didn't have a chance to try on any apparel, I did take a peek into the fitting rooms. Each one has a different theme, but these postcard rooms would both keep me occupied while trying on.</div>
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Today is day 2 for them, and I plan to go back with Markus again this week. If you're in the area grabbing a bite, I highly recommend popping in to poke around!</div>
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I had the opportunity to preview <i>Chicken with Plums</i> (<i>Poulet aux Prunes</i>) in anticipation of the film opening this weekend at Tara. As a francophile, I rubbed my hands in delight at the chance! I feel like French film has a specific quirky and sometimes wacky flavor, and this one slotted into that weird and wonderful category.<br />
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The film was produced and directed by the same brains behind <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/"><i>Persepolis</i></a>, and is based on <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000000028007181&pid=UBM9780375714757&adurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdsbooksdvds.com%2Fproduct.jhtm%3Fsku%3DUBM9780375714757&usg=AFHzDLsfELauQCJkdb-9lPGu2-nkaH6BBA&pubid=582839" rel="nofollow">another graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi</a>. Some familiar faces you film buffs will recognize include Mathieu Almaric (of <i>The Diving Bell and the Butterfly</i> and <i>Munich</i>) and Jamel Debbouze (of <i>Amelie</i> fame. Also, I adore him).<br />
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Set in 1958 in Tehran, the film spans 8 days in Nasser Ali Khan's life. Following a spectacular career traveling the world as a renowned musician, Nasser Ali falls into a melancholic state when his violin is destroyed. As his passion in life is broken, so is his spirit, and we are taken on an interesting ride as he lays down and chooses death over life without it.<br />
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This is when it starts to get weird.<br />
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You know that expression, how your life "passes before your eyes" before you die? In this film, we are able to experience that blur of emotions, memories, triumphs, and missed opportunities through Nasser Ali's eyes. And we have the leisure of viewing them laid out neatly, like comic strips, over his self-imposed demise.<br />
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We are treated to scenes from Nasser Ali's childhood, the backstory of his crumbling marriage, a very Ghost-of-Christmas-Yet-to-Come look into his childrens' futures, and some very poignant scenes that stitch the entire story together start to finish.<br />
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I won't spoil the entire story for interested parties! I will tell you that for me, it was the right mix of sadness, romance, and magic to keep me hooked. Fans of <i>Talk to Her</i>, <i>A Very Long Engagement</i>, and obviously, <i>Persepolis</i> will enjoy this film--for the history, the quirks, and the love story.<br />
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Go see it with your best friend, sister, or mom. This could also make for a really good first date movie--hold hands during the romantic bits!<br />
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Now showing at <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/Theatres/Theatre-Folder/UA-Tara-Cinemas-4-2749">UA Tara</a> in Atlanta; in select theatres nationwide.<br />
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<i>Financial compensation was not received for this post. Access to film and media materials were provided from Sony Pictures Classics. Opinions are my own.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-23598830343846885492012-09-26T00:47:00.000-04:002012-09-26T00:47:15.779-04:00Bienvenue: Ponce City Market TourMarkus scored tickets to tour the <a href="http://www.poncecitymarket.com/home">Ponce City Market</a> space, which is currently under development. Originally a Sears-Roebuck building, and most recently Atlanta's City Hall East, this tremendous space has so much rich history, and I was thrilled for the opportunity to take a glimpse into the construction zone.<br />
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The short version? Big building, lots of potential.<br />
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As a total history and architecture layperson, it was still extremely interesting. I've been on the fence about taking an Atlanta exodus, and seeing projects in my 'hood that are so inspiring definitely tip the scales back in the city's favor.<br />
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Onto the tour!<br />
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Okay, all of the above being said, many instances I was scared out of my wits on the tour. There were a few moments where our group was just standing there in pitch black darkness, with only a disembodied voice to follow. I tried to tell myself I was sweating profusely because it was August and I was wearing a blazer. Not because factory worker ghosts were passing through me at that very moment.</div>
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So you walk into this giant building.<br />
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Yes that one. It's been the subject of urban exploration, and possibly the backdrop to some horror films in your adult life.<br />
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They give you this silly hat. Now that I look back on it, I think it was more for seeing guests in the dark than protecting us from falling debris.<br />
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You try not to cower at those extremely dark crevices beyond where the light shines.<br />
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Everyone piles into this beautiful, but very Old freight elevator.<br />
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You go up. Really high. The little hairs on your arms prickle when you think about how similar this experience is to riding the Tower of Terror.<br />
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You get out, no Rod Serling voiceover, sigh of relief.<br />
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You admire the Original Wood Flooring.<br />
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Eventually the group wanders out onto the roof. It is covered in tar, and looks just like the rooftop of White Provisions, pre-bourgeois days.<br />
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You look down. Realize that you are standing above the Whole Foods parking lot. You know, that one that is endlessly frustrating to park in. Marvel at how miniature everything looks.<br />
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Go for another elevator ride. Enjoy the columns. Forget why and how these date the rooms and floors due to construction styles.<br />
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Walk outside of the building to see the progress on the <a href="http://beltline.org/">Beltline</a>. Participate in parade a few days later. Attempt a run and realize that those patches of dirt you paraded over are now deep trenches, just begging to twist your ankle.<br />
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Learn that the original wood flooring, post-restoration, will come up shiny and new, just like this. Under the linoleum and carpet staples lies a sturdy walking surface, hooray!<br />
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Forget why these columns are different from the other columns and the other other columns.<br />
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Snap one last photo before heading into darkness. Try not to count the orbs you see on your phone.<br />
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Okay, so maybe it wasn't that scary! I look forward to the construction completion in 2014, and aspire to one day hold my own storefront or work in a really rad office in the complex.<br />
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Outfit details:<br />
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<li>J. Crew Factory dot dress</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=304324179&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Anthropologie Miette Blazer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=348979813&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">TOMS Alessandra Ballet Flats</a></li>
<li><a href="http://betsyandiya.myshopify.com/products/trn1001">Betsy & Iya "No" Morse Code Necklace</a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-30727250522124355852012-09-21T10:00:00.000-04:002012-09-21T10:00:04.982-04:00Chasing the Sun<div style="text-align: left;">
Atlanta is in the middle of that weird seasonal shift--where it's still warm enough to wear sandals during the day, but you might want to grab a sweater when you go out at night. It's that perfect little in-between of patio-dining and early-evening-strolls-through-the-park weather before it's too chilly for frozen yogurt.</div>
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Labor Day snuck up on me, came and went, without too much fanfare. So now I'm in that scramble to fit in some appearances of my favorite summer garb before I have to pack it away again. This Anthro piece I picked up late into the summer, but have managed to wear it to a ladies' brunch and family dinner.</div>
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Outfit details: <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=340930262&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Anthropologie Maia Column Dress</a>; <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=370708961&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Rebecca Minkoff MAC clutch</a>; necklace from <a href="http://youngbloodgallery.com/">Young Blood Gallery</a>; <a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-669575/pgid-670534&cp=USNS_KW_091212_GPLA">Nike Fuelband</a>; <a href="http://www.thetwistband.com/hair-ties.html">assorted Twistband hairties</a>.<br />
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To me the citrus shades scream sunshine, so I'm going to get as much mileage as I can before boots weather is upon us. What summer pieces are giving you lingering looks in your closet?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-14021887077735209032012-08-21T11:00:00.000-04:002012-08-21T11:00:09.178-04:00Parlez-Vous Kate Spade?Much anticipated, I finally received the alert I'd been waiting for from Kate Spade: August Update, with the Print of the Month.<br />
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Print of the Month being: <a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en/">GARANCE DORE</a> Y'ALL.<br />
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After seeing snippets on Pinterest and Tumblr (thanks to the lovely <a href="http://www.sarazucker.com/">Sara Zucker</a>) months before, I vowed to save all my pennies to buy all of the dresses. Still a bit of a pipe dream, but I can still enjoy the eye candy. Maybe as this year's birthday dress, just maybe.</div>
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Onto the parade of things I love from this collection, which not only includes Garance's illustrations, but is Frenchie-French. As a major francophile, everything is right up my alley.<br />
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A cocktail dress that is cocktail party print!<br />
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Cocktail party, cocktail party!<br />
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=354403030&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Kate Spade Rainey Dress</a>, $498</div>
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A little bit Wednesday Addams, a little bit Erin Fetherston.</div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=363650129&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Kimberly Dress</a>, $548<br />
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"All the girls are crazy," in Garance's loopy scrawl.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=363649934&pid=uid0-367500-82&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Widget">Laura Top</a>, $248<br />
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Very mod, pop art, but really very sweet. Gives a new meaning to the bow-tie, n'est-ce pas?<br />
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And this is maybe my favorite: a gilded croissant!</div>
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This is more my speed: I got excited about Kate Spade's fall line, and all I got was this cutie cute t-shirt. Waiting patiently for mine to arrive so I can wear it with my low brow French-inspired garb.</div>
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And err, hi! A more involved update on what I've been doing/wearing/seeing during my 5 month hiatus to follow.</div>
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Longtime readers of my blog will know: I am a bonafide bag lady. My bag of choice? She's usually designed by a little lady named <a href="http://rebeccaminkoff.com/">Rebecca Minkoff</a>. </div>
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I'm a little embarrassed to admit, one of the main reasons I got into the brand is due to the AS SEEN ON blurbs from celebrity fashion sites. Agyness Deyn, Lauren Conrad, and most of the cast of Gossip Girl were always toting her bags. As your resident bag lady and alpha consumer, I had to know: Who makes that? and Where do I get one?!</div>
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Aggy has probably been the longest standing fan of her work. Which is fitting for the current campaign video, don'tcha think? Just try not to smile when you watch this.</div>
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Things I am not good at: sharing anything about above activities in a timely manner.<br />
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For those of you that also follow <a href="http://www.kittenmasks.com/">Alicia of kittenmasks</a>, you already know that we went to the museum not too long ago.<br />
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She recently came back into town, and culture hound that she is, suggested we go see the new <a href="http://www.high.org/Art/Exhibitions/KAWS.aspx">KAWS exhibit at the High</a>. I had missed the opening party a few days prior (as is what happens when you work x3 and go to school), so I was immediately on board.</div>
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For those of you unfamiliar with <a href="http://kaws.com/">KAWS</a>, let's start with the basics. Brooklyn born artist Brian Donnelly spent a chunk of his early career animating backgrounds at Disney. After spending time working on 90s-era cartoons, he decided to return to his first love: graffiti and street art. Because of his unique background, the standard sterile corporate framework and the wild unbound street energy result in the most incredible subversive yet technically perfect pieces.</div>
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You really have to see the exhibit in person to believe. As a former painting student, I was totally blown away by the large scale canvases up close. Every line and stroke is stupidly precise. I was staring at everything so hard I started to worry I'd touch my nose to the canvas and get kicked out.</div>
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That's the end of your contemporary art lesson for the day. This is what I wore to the exhibition.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6836258448/" title="KAWS 5 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="KAWS 5" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6836258448_92bf65be9d_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></b><br />
Photo taken by <a href="http://kittenmasks.com/">Alicia</a><br />
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I thought a eyecatching print in neutral tones would be the perfect complement to the exhibit.<br />
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Vintage dress purchased at Kudzu Antiques (similar <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/vintage?search_submit=&q=secretary+bow+dress+print&order=most_relevant&ship_to=US&view_type=list">here</a>)<br />
Belt from Anthropologie<br />
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=48706886&pid=uid0-367500-82">Frye Carson Pull-On in Slate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=313782694&pid=uid0-367500-82">Longchamp le pliage tote</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6924610389/" title="Overdressed for the weather today. My #shoes by @TheFryeCompany #febphotoaday by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="Overdressed for the weather today. My #shoes by @TheFryeCompany #febphotoaday" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6924610389_b30239a788.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
23. Your shoes. <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=88850247&pid=uid0-367500-82">The Melissa Riding Tall by Frye</a>.<br />
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24. Inside your bathroom cabinet. This is skin products only. Hair and makeup stuff live in another cabinet.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6783764202/" title="#Green with envy. Came home to find this booger still in bed. It's been a FULL DAY. #febphotoaday by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="#Green with envy. Came home to find this booger still in bed. It's been a FULL DAY. #febphotoaday" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6783764202_0735ae3bed.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
25. Green. With envy that is. I came home from a long day of school and work to find this butterbean still tucked under the covers. Good life, I tell ya.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6933522797/" title="See the stars come out at night. #febphotoaday #theoscars by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="See the stars come out at night. #febphotoaday #theoscars" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6933522797_718a99336f.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
26. Night. Can you guess which night this was?<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6790604684/" title="The usual spread. Dinner from last week. #food #febphotoaday #Indian by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="The usual spread. Dinner from last week. #food #febphotoaday #Indian" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6790604684_0aa77a2888.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
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27. Something you ate. Markus and I really love Zyka for our Indian food fix. Don't be fooled by the cafeteria trays and styrofoam plates, the food really is delicious. Here we have the Chili Chicken, samosas, Paneer Makhani, and naan.</div>
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And days 28 and 29 got sucked into my latest project, which I've been hinting at all week. Okay, not really a longterm project by any means, but a To-Do, nonetheless.</div>
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Friends who know me can only guess the depth of my closet. It knows no bounds. So it's been a while since I've done a thorough cleansing. How else to do it than with some of my favorite gals? <a href="http://bonjouritsjinah.blogspot.com/search/label/lana">Lana</a>, whose closet rivals my own, will be participating as well. Hope to see some of you Atlanta and Decatur ladies there!</div>
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Happy Leap Year! I took this opportunity to make a visual pun with my Lost Time skirt. While this skirt is suitable for most seasons of the year, for some reason it only sticks out in my mind to be worn on New Year's Eve. So when I was plotting my outfit for the day, I couldn't help but feel really clever for pulling this out today.</div>
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The leopard with the bold design of the skirt was kind of a daring choice. But the colors really worked, so I decided to go for it.</div>
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And leopard on leopard was a little crazy, but that's what leopard print anything's all about, right? Being a little crazy. :)</div>
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All topped off with a bright orange (rather than the classic red) lip. Today felt like a big sartorial win.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=263451818&pid=uid0-367500-82">J. Crew Prefect Shirt in Leopard</a></li>
<li>Anthropologie Lost Time skirt, old (similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=329789255&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=326100577&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=323833549&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=294571430&pid=uid0-367500-82">TOMS Snow Leopard Wedges</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/boucoujewelry">bou-cou bullet tassel necklace</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=326400099&pid=uid0-367500-82">MAC Lipstick in Neon Orange</a></li>
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A quick snap from my office cube. I took these all stealth-like after everyone else had already left for the day. Note my OCD community management editorial calendar and sticky note collection.</div>
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But let's talk about these photos. So I'd see other bloggers' photos, and often wondered why people would edit their faces out. For anonymity, sure, I can understand that. But after taking these and failing pretty hard at getting a full body shot, I can't help but wonder if many of those other blog posts started off as accidents too? I'm sure it doesn't help that I'm so out of practice! Self portraits don't create themselves, y'all.</div>
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Something else I noticed? My run/spin/yoga regimen seems to be making an impact--my calves are stupidly muscular right now. So much that I can't squeeze them into boots. Ouchy.<br />
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Enough with the tangents, though. I really loved this outfit. It took me from my laid-back office gig to a more conservative school function, and all the way through the night to catch the second part of the Portlandia tour. I felt really girly, but polished enough to power through the day.</div>
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Okay so there was one slight wardrobe change...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6924665703/" title="Put a bird on it. Finally headed out to see Fred and Carrie! by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="Put a bird on it. Finally headed out to see Fred and Carrie!" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6924665703_d5642a6d97.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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I put a bird on it before running out the door.</div>
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Happy Monday! Stay tuned, I have some exciting announcements this week.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=284773225&pid=uid0-367500-82">Madewell Silk Scallop Wave Dress</a> (similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=326740908&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a> and <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=244578257&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>)</li>
<li>Madewell belt, old (similar: <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=291646062&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=302148463&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=259180802&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>) </li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=170457776&pid=uid0-367500-82">J. Crew Jackie Cardigan</a> (similar: <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=307417382&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a> and <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=321376458&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=88850247&pid=uid0-367500-82">Frye Melissa Riding Tall boots</a> (similar <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=267848062&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a> and <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=279473665&pid=uid0-367500-82">here</a>)</li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-77273352110515671572012-02-24T19:20:00.004-05:002012-02-24T19:20:57.420-05:00February Photo Challenge: Days 15-21You know when you get sucked into a midterms + multiple jobs vortex? Yeah, me too. Here's a belated Febphotoaday update.<br />
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15. Phone.</div>
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16. Something new. New exercise gear, new workout regimen. Uhh, in general working out again = new.</div>
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17. Time. Sunset time, time to leave the office!</div>
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18. Drink. Soda sips from my favorite local pizza place.</div>
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19. Something you hate to do: counting pennies. Can former retail girls relate? Yuck. Why are there like four rolls in there?<br />
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20. Handwriting. Midterms, as I mentioned.</div>
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I ended up accidentally skipping day 21 since I feel asleep early on Wednesday--and didn't wake up until the next morning. So I'll throw in a bonus snapshot.</div>
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Markus bought me tickets for the <a href="http://www.ifc.com/shows/portlandia">Portlandia</a> tour for Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, I had a work event already scheduled, and couldn't attend. BUT THEN! They added a second show last night, and we got to go giggle with Fred and Carrie firsthand.</div>
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Even better? Uhh, special guest Margaret Cho. I was close enough to pass them notes. Eek!</div>
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Have a great weekend!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-21111325183322839622012-02-20T23:45:00.000-05:002012-02-20T23:45:26.152-05:00Manicure Monday!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tanie has been running her weekly <a href="http://www.unicornpara.de/category/my-unique-style/nailz/">Manicure Monday posts</a> for a minute now, and today I finally got my act together to play along! Not gonna lie: I have an embarrassingly large nail polish color collection. So really there's no excuse for my talons not to be dressed their best too.</div>
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And heh, my nails matched my outfit today. I decided to do a neons twist on the crescent moon/half moon mani. </div>
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Butter Tea with the Queen, OPI Did it On 'Em<br />
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Nail art has definitely made some strides into the mainstream--anyone have some awesome nail art blogs to recommend? My coordination and skills aren't quite there yet, but I love to look at what people have managed to create!</div>
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It's been a busy week! I feel like my Twitter feed was BLOWING UP all week between NYFW and Social Media Week. It's almost too much excitement, enough that Valentine's Day almost got lost in the mix.<br />
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I said almost. It seems like love wasn't totally forgotten in Atlanta. In fact, we even made <a href="http://mashable.com/2012/02/14/top-cities-engagement-facebook/">Mashable's top ten list of cities with the most engagements</a> as number 1! And with engagements comes a whole slew of whirlwind activities and planning, starting with a photo session for the big announcement. Being tapped into the creative community in town, I get to see so much amazing work from my friends.<br />
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My friend <a href="http://www.jasontravisphoto.com/">Jason Travis</a> shot this set for Karyn and Keith (of <a href="http://www.oryxandcrakeband.com/">Oryx and Crake</a> fame), and I couldn't help but share. Love and creative minds really do mix. Inspired by <a href="http://www.janvonholleben.com/?page_id=4">Jon von Holleben's Dreams of Flying series</a>.<br />
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A clever nod to their musical talents!<br />
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How clever are these themes! I keep looking and looking at these, and can't help having a big silly grin on my face.</div>
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Find more of Jason's work at <a href="http://www.jasontravisphoto.com/">http://www.jasontravisphoto.com/</a>.</div>
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Learn more, find tour dates, and listen to tracks from our lovely couple's band<br />
Oryx and Crake here: <a href="http://oryxandcrakeband.com/">oryxandcrakeband.com</a></div>
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I don't know about you guys, but I am already over the disappointment of having a fair weather Winter, and I'm ready to jump into Spring!</div>
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Although I am a P.L.A.N.N.E.R. by nature, I feel like my wardrobe (and especially the new additions) never quite feels deliberate. In an effort to streamline my closet this season, I visually mapped out my current wishlist. Surprisingly, it all seems pretty intentional to me! (What! There are even common themes!) Now just to have the willpower to avoid cute cat tshirts and anything with a peter pan collar, and I'm golden.</div>
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<area alt="J. Crew Perfect Shirt in Liberty Print" coords="295,662,327,648,366,670,398,753,403,832,388,857,320,856,251,837,243,768,266,690" href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirts/classicshirts/PRDOVR~65520/65520.jsp" shape="poly" target="_blank"></area>
<area alt="Honeyed Life Shirtdress" coords="300,943,372,934,418,964,392,1075,424,1158,437,1280,396,1309,294,1299,250,1268" href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=327152646&pid=uid0-367500-82" shape="poly" target="_blank"></area>
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<area alt="Fjallraven Kanken Classic in Frost Green" coords="191,1564,195,1777,406,1800,433,1725,411,1547,316,1526" href="http://www.fjallraven.us/p-55-knken-classic.aspx" shape="poly" target="_blank"></area>
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What do you have in mind for new Spring garb?</map>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-29279976950281947952012-02-15T23:00:00.002-05:002012-02-15T23:00:37.649-05:00February Photo Challenge: Days 8-14<div style="text-align: justify;">
I've been hanging in there for week 2 of the <a href="http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/2012/01/february-photo-day-challenge.html">photo challenge</a>. This week I've been a lot more focused on composition and incorporating features from other apps (<a href="http://www.dipticapp.com/">DipTic</a>, <a href="http://imimux.com/tiltshift/">Tilt-Shift</a>, <a href="http://campl.us/">Camera+</a>). I can already tell that this upcoming week is going to be more about scrambling to Get It Done since my calendar's pretty full! How's everyone else doing?</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6843559073/" title="Moving day! For my parents anyway. #sun sun sun. #febphotoaday by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="Moving day! For my parents anyway. #sun sun sun. #febphotoaday" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6843559073_f4abf7e94a.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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8. Sun: the last rays of the day. Taken during (my parents') moving day mayhem.</div>
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9. Front Door: guaranteed greeting when I get home.</div>
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10. Self portrait: shopping for cocktail lemons, a rare dressdown occurrence.</div>
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11. Makes you happy: <a href="http://www.bou-cou.com/">bou-cou</a> jewelry trunk show at <a href="http://squashblossomboutique.com/">Squash Blossom</a> = new bullet necklace.</div>
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12. Inside your closet. I promise that I will eventually do a closet tour post. Pinky swear!</div>
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13. Blue: lots of blue in my new tucked away study space. This is literally the view from this chair in the library. Wild, right?<br />
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14. Heart. Playing around with a mix of different camera apps.</div>
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Last week I attended the Howell Mill Anthropologie store's one-year anniversary party. Celebration, libations, and a chance to shop my favorite store after-hours? Of course I had to attend. </div>
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The party was thrown in conjunction with the <a href="http://www.thecontemporary.org/">Atlanta Contemporary Art Center</a>, with 10% of the evening's sales benefiting the Center. I feel that Anthro has always been well versed in giving back to the community, and this event was local supportive in every way.<br />
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One thing I really love about this Anthro in particular, is how it embodies the vibe of the revamped Howell Mill neighborhood. I've seen the Westside/White Provisions area undergo a major transformation since it was my haunt in college, and the newest Atlanta Anthropologie complements it beautifully. The neighborhood vibes with the store, and the store definitely vibes with the neighborhood--case in point, the catered goodies were from nearby restaurants <a href="http://www.figopasta.com/">Osteria Del Figo</a> and <a href="http://empirestatesouth.com/">Empire State South</a>.<br />
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Caprese skewers and assorted meatballs from Figo.</div>
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Gourmet fruit jellies from Empire State South.</div>
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But within its bits and pieces of local flavor, of course the shop has what's really important--the clothes! Oh my word, since school has been back in session, I haven't made much time to visit any of my local Anthropologie stores. It had been long enough that every single rack was new to me!<br />
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I wanted to touch and try everything.</div>
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I was extremely pleased with the large number of novelty print/embroidered items for the season. Finally, the whimsy and fun that drew me to the brand is back in spades!</div>
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I did try... and buy a few things.<br />
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I went with <a href="http://bonjouritsjinah.blogspot.com/search/label/lana">Lana</a>, whom you've met on a few occasions on the blog. We met Jess there, who looked Cute as a Button. Check out her awe-inspiring updo!</div>
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Lana had on this rad kittycat brooch.<br />
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I had a blast! It was the perfect ladies night, and a great midweek pick-me-up. Thanks to the Westside store for letting me play paparazzi, and for inviting me out for a fun evening!</div>
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I've managed to keep up with <a href="http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/2012/01/february-photo-day-challenge.html">Fat Mum Slim's February photo a day challenge</a> so far. It's nice to have a low pressure daily reminder to keep being creative. Just the thing to get my blog face back on.<br />
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1. Your view today: the view out of my student office window at school.</div>
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2. Words: How people used to exchange words. Through the mail. This mail chute lives on in my building.</div>
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3. Hands. Bling it on.</div>
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4. A stranger: This little bundle of joy is still a stranger to me! Can't wait to meet her.<br />
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5. 10am: Writing the most recent blog post on Sunday morning.</div>
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6. Dinner: Hanging out in the Student Center. Sabotaging any notion of a dietary change.</div>
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7. Button: The set of buttons I face every day.<br />
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P.P.S. Did anyone else watch the live streaming <a href="http://ifbcon.com/">IFBCon</a>? Or go? OMG the bits I caught were so good!</div>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-39628476260044745572012-02-05T11:16:00.002-05:002012-02-05T11:16:21.235-05:00Jason Wu for Target: the Aftermath<div style="text-align: center;">
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I would like to think that I'm your alpha consumer. Since I'm in marketing, you'd think I'd learn to be more immune to advertising and slick direct marketing messages, but I'm not. Show me an enticing glossy magazine ad or send me an email coupon to my favorite store, and I'm sold. I guess you can call me a sucker!</div>
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So when the buzz was building for the Jason Wu + Target campaign, of course I paid attention. Navy day dresses and versatile floral printed frocks? Definitely right up my alley. But what really drew me in was the cat motif in this collection. I live with two black cats with a lot of personality, and showing my black cat pride by accessorizing accordingly is always a fun bonus.</div>
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The Atlanta Edgewood store at 7:55am this morning.</div>
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As a dutiful sucker of a shopper, I:<br />
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<li>Waited up till 3am EST (that's midnight on the West Coast) to buy online to avoid the crowd. Discovered they were both "in-store only."</li>
<li>And so dragged my butt out of bed at 7am in order to get to the local Target store when doors opened. I stood in line with a group of very excited and polite ladies, and we chatted about which pieces we were looking forward to finding. Neither the dress or the scarf I wanted were even on the racks.</li>
<li>Shifted gears and restrategized: which suburban store within 30 minutes would likely have the most available? I drove to the store by the Atlanta airport. The first thing I saw after walking in? Two women with carts filled to the brim with the remaining merchandise, clearly to be scalped on eBay.</li>
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I hate to put on a pair of ranty pants, but this morning was a pretty big disappointment. I don't know where the breakdown in planning or allocation was, but after training me as a consumer to come to the store to buy this stuff, Target didn't deliver on actually having the goods available.<br />
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All disappointment aside, all of the other pieces that were left (blowing in the wind) were worth a look. I was only referring to my wishlist and being strict with myself, but I felt the pieces I saw and touched look just as good as the ads portrayed.<br />
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<li>The solid separates looked well tailored and the colors were saturated.</li>
<li>The trench coat looked like a million bucks!</li>
<li>The colorblocky graphic plaid was a huge win. Well-executed details (pleats! darts! contrast sleeve caps!) looked perfect in person.</li>
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Off the heels of last night's post, here is a quick outfit snap from earlier this week.</div>
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I'm with all of y'all: yeah right, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/groundhog-day-2012-punxsutawney-phil-shadow-means-6-more-weeks-of-winter/2012/02/02/gIQAriw2kQ_story.html">Punxsutawney Phil</a>. It's been bare legs, open toes, and no outer layers in Atlanta since Christmas.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6805069835/" title="Quick Snaps 4 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="Quick Snaps 4" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6805069835_7a87547b98_z.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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I bought this skirt during the height of winter, and felt kind of silly for wanting to wear it before cruise season, but alas here we are. Is everyone else in as much of a beach mindset as I am? I'm ready for sun sun sun.</div>
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<li><a href="http://shpst.ly/us286784173?pid=uid0-367500-82">Charlotte Taylor flamingo print skirt</a></li>
<li>J. Crew Factory neon gingham shirt (<a href="http://shpst.ly/us313725593?pid=uid0-367500-82">similar</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://shpst.ly/us291212905?pid=uid0-367500-82">Bass x Rachel Antonoff Matilda oxfords</a></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-1260022192398661492012-02-02T00:48:00.001-05:002012-02-02T00:48:18.595-05:00Outfits of Yesterdays<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<a href="http://www.shopdearcreatures.com/">dear creatures</a> sweater, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/item/levis-zappos-skinny-denim-womens-the-legging/293544592?pid=uid0-367500-82">levis jeggings</a>, <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/item/frye-amazoncom-sandals-womens-savannah-buckle-2-piece-sandal/264984477?pid=uid0-367500-82">frye savannah sandals</a></div>
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During my fall internship, I finally had daily access to a blogger-on-the-go's favorite tool: the office bathroom mirror. I'm already a bag lady/packrat as it is, so adding my camera bag to the mix of briefcase, schoolbag, and packed lunch (and dinner!) wasn't really so appealing.</div>
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<a href="http://shpst.ly/us170457776?pid=uid0-367500-82">j.crew cardigan</a> and buttondown, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us301818824?pid=uid0-367500-82">j brand jeans</a>, <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/womens-boots/view-all/?fq=style:work">frye boots</a><br />
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Every so often, when the mood struck me, and my outfit was snapshot worthy, I would take some quick mirror shots during my lunch break. For those of you ladies that do this on the regs, I applaud you. It is kind of <a href="http://scottwesterfeld.com/books/uglies/">nervous-making</a>. And it's hard to explain to people what you are doing...<br />
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<a href="http://www.joxasa.com/">joxasa cuff</a>, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us281094337?pid=uid0-367500-82">AG jeans</a>, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us323834404?pid=uid0-367500-82">bass loafers</a></div>
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So going back to the bit about not liking to carry my DSLR all over, my iPhone has become my default camera. And the mobile camera social phenomenon really changed my stance on posting casual snapshot photos.</div>
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madewell shirt, anthro jacket, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us323834404?pid=uid0-367500-82">bass loafers</a></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Creating Instagrams is like blowing up little digital balloons and letting them drift away, without too much thought. It's very casual and lots of fun--how blogging used to be before I got too caught up in keeping pace with everyone else.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6805065797/" title="Quick Snaps 1 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="Quick Snaps 1" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6805065797_fba9bdbfd8_z.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
<a href="http://shpst.ly/us77837723?pid=uid0-367500-82">j. crew jacket</a> and shirt, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us265792462?pid=uid0-367500-82">levis bellbottoms</a>, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us264984477?pid=uid0-367500-82">frye sandals</a></div>
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I thought about it, and what better way to take the pressure off of getting back on the blogwagon than with a cameraphone shots post? A different way to OOTD, if you will.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6783351855/" title="It's a Dear Creatures kind of OOTD by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="It's a Dear Creatures kind of OOTD" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6783351855_acc2ab9369.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
<a href="http://shpst.ly/us323834532?pid=uid0-367500-82">dear creatures dress</a> <a href="http://www.shopdearcreatures.com/Charlotte-Coat--Navy-Wool_p_157.html">and coat</a>, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us170457776?pid=uid0-367500-82">j.crew cardigan</a>, <a href="http://shpst.ly/us190994406?pid=uid0-367500-82">all black shoes</a></div>
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And while we're all in the insta-photo spirit, I will also be participating in the <a href="http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/2012/01/february-photo-day-challenge.html">#FEBphotoaday</a> challenge on Instagram (and by default Twitter, Flickr, and Facebook). Play along using the list below!<br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-41041632177946755532012-01-12T12:41:00.001-05:002012-01-12T12:41:36.024-05:0012 Reasons to Start Blogging Again<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>1.</b> You really liked your outfit today.</span><br />
<b style="text-align: left;">2.</b><span style="text-align: left;"> The weather set the stage for perfect lighting.</span><br />
<b style="text-align: left;">3.</b><span style="text-align: left;"> Last year, you made a deal with yourself to get the blog in order, and no one ever wants to be a "resolution-ist." Ahem, atleast not again.</span><br />
<b style="text-align: left;">4.</b><span style="text-align: left;"> See also: going to the gym. Which you also squeezed into your schedule these first 12 days of the year.</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: left;">5.</b><span style="text-align: left;"> Everyone needs to see this really cool new bracelet of yours.</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: left;">6.</b><span style="text-align: left;"> Today was the first day in a while that didn't feel like, "Sweatpants are all that fits me right now!" No need to eye everyone suspiciously for feeding you Kalteen bars.</span><br />
<b>7.</b> You started to wonder how your blog friends were doing.<br />
<b>8.</b> You finally have a nugget of free time to devote.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>9.</b> You realized your time spent grooming your Timeline could be better spent blogging.</span><br />
<b style="text-align: left;">10.</b><span style="text-align: left;"> Similarly, Words With Friends. Thanks a lot, Alec Baldwin, for leading us all back down the path of addiction.</span><br />
<b>11.</b> You're full of all! of these! ideas! to incorporate into posts.<br />
<b>12.</b> Plain and simple, you missed your most engaging hobby.</div>
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<li>Anthropologie <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?color=038&navAction=jump&id=22897748" rel="nofollow">Alary Shirtdress</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=185983010&pid=uid0-367500-82" rel="nofollow">Madewell Archive boots</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=313223398&pid=uid0-367500-82" rel="nofollow">Giles & Brother Railroad Spike Cuff</a></li>
<li>Anthropologie belt</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Happy January 12th! I've missed you all.</i></span></div>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594218408557712822noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241369117108101089.post-76328425884052006772011-11-18T11:48:00.001-05:002011-11-18T12:27:24.134-05:00Beaux Cous ICE Sneak Peek!<div style="text-align: justify;">
For those of you who haven't heard me talk about this enough, the <a href="http://www.ice-atlanta.com/">Indie Craft Experience</a> (ICE for short), is one of my favorite events to attend in Atlanta. It's the biggest gathering of talented craftspeople under one roof, perfectly timed to kick off your holiday gift shopping.<br />
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And as I mentioned before, I finally got off my butt this year and am participating as a vendor. This has been a very interesting process, and I've learned a lot about entrepreneurship and time management over the past few months. Now that the even weekend is here, I'm almost beside myself. Now what will I do with all of my time?</div>
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Here is a sneak peek of the products I'll be debuting at <a href="http://www.ice-atlanta.com/">ICE Atlanta</a> this year! I had planned on listing them on Etsy as I finished producing them, but I got really nervous about not having enough product when the first one sold really quickly. Eek!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6358693543/" title="beauxcous9 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="beauxcous9" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6358693543_cbd9538f5c_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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One of a few foxes! They all have their own characteristics and names to match. This one has a scarf. Yes, sometimes you need a scarf for your scarf. Fox babies start at $58.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6358694175/" title="beauxcous8 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="beauxcous8" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6358694175_db7f46a0c5_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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I love this big snood cowl thingy! This is the Grosse Echarpe, and is tall enough to wear as a hood! Super warm, made out of the coziest merino wool to keep you warm. I've got these in a bunch of colors for $48.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6358695233/" title="beauxcous2 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="beauxcous2" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6358695233_ca1d7325d5_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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I luuurve these! It's a big loopty loop, perfect for wrapping twice for snuggliness. Made of a gorgeous wool blend, and smooth on both sides. The Grande Boucle, only $38!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6358698487/" title="beauxcous6 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="beauxcous6" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6358698487_7e7bd1efa0_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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And I couldn't help but fall all over this yarn, so I made a few special edition Grande Boucles in this pretty tweedy yarn. I only have three, so don't fight over them! $48, and are the most unisex scarves I have.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonjouritsjinah/6358696779/" title="beauxcous5 by bonjouritsjinah, on Flickr"><img alt="beauxcous5" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6358696779_6e5a397f5c_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>
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And this is my favorite part of everything I made for ICE: I splurged and got custom labels made. I think it makes all my pieces feel extra-special.</div>
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While you're there, don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.ice-atlanta.com/vendors/">other vendors!</a> My crafty pals <a href="http://fattycakeshandmade.com/">fattycakes handmade</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/maryrebecca">MaryRebecca</a>, <a href="http://www.racingsnailpress.com/">racing snail press</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/paintedoyster">Painted Oyster</a>, <a href="http://fallenarrows.com/">Fallen Arrows</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ponyupvintage">PonyUp!</a>, and so much more awesomeness will be there!<br />
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<b>Outfit details:</b><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=265428962&pid=uid0-367500-82">Madewell silk high tea blouse</a> (<a href="http://www.bizrate.com/womensshirts_blouses/products__af_assettype_id--4__af_creative_id--3__af_id--59385__af_placement_id--1__cat_id--10090600__keyword--madewell%20blouse__rf--af1.html">shop silk blouses</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=281094337&pid=uid0-367500-82">AG Stevie ankle in sulfur plum</a> (<a href="http://www.bizrate.com/womensjeans/products__af_assettype_id--4__af_creative_id--3__af_id--59385__af_placement_id--1__cat_id--10090300__keyword--pink%20jeans__rf--af1.html">shop pink jeans</a>)</li>
<li>Madewell knot bracelet (from last season, try stores!)</li>
<li>Wooden Ships hair bow (<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=298690718&pid=uid0-367500-82">similar here</a>)</li>
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