tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90290593639626195902024-03-14T00:56:37.782-05:00Daily Ann-tidoteann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.comBlogger616125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-40281554526175605042011-05-24T09:07:00.005-05:002011-05-24T09:28:22.522-05:00Happy Birthday!!!Happy birthday to my roommate Alicia!!!<br /><br />Below is her 21 birthday...doesn't she look excited!?!? I don't know why I can't turn around for a cuter photo...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610287608155896786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oipy6En0CJM/Tdu-2uPoe9I/AAAAAAAADmM/F2gkgnzJ5hI/s400/alicia1.jpg" /><br />This year we'll be going to NY for a few days!!!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6lTtS9PtYUw/Tdu_rKcEaII/AAAAAAAADm0/p3lsEFJSfSY/s1600/ny6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610288509077448834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6lTtS9PtYUw/Tdu_rKcEaII/AAAAAAAADm0/p3lsEFJSfSY/s400/ny6.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ko7Hp3C-HQ0/Tdu_piZwImI/AAAAAAAADms/EMiZWOF_NDo/s1600/ny4.jpg"></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mS_lrNeW_C0/Tdu_oE9Q9sI/AAAAAAAADmc/RaUnwAPVU_w/s1600/ny2.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610288456066463426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mS_lrNeW_C0/Tdu_oE9Q9sI/AAAAAAAADmc/RaUnwAPVU_w/s400/ny2.gif" /></a> <br /><div>We'll try to take some better birthday pics this year :)</div></div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-17165574311130115042011-05-23T09:24:00.003-05:002011-05-23T09:29:15.494-05:00Ready set...Sorry...but a fair warning that all of my posts will be about my upcoming escape/trip to NYC for Liza's wedding.<br /><br />All of these <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Madewell</span>/Crew outfits scream vacation to me!!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qWaFFG5th5c/Tdpu7Cz0beI/AAAAAAAADmE/Tqy1RFZqIfw/s1600/travel_outfit.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 223px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609918246488927714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qWaFFG5th5c/Tdpu7Cz0beI/AAAAAAAADmE/Tqy1RFZqIfw/s400/travel_outfit.png" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MkcCSs-4EXA/Tdpu6yavnLI/AAAAAAAADl8/9qxskEnApQA/s1600/stripes.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609918242088787122" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MkcCSs-4EXA/Tdpu6yavnLI/AAAAAAAADl8/9qxskEnApQA/s400/stripes.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X0qSg_hriMw/Tdpu6t2A9-I/AAAAAAAADl0/q3RulyN6JoU/s1600/menswear_tunic.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609918240860993506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X0qSg_hriMw/Tdpu6t2A9-I/AAAAAAAADl0/q3RulyN6JoU/s400/menswear_tunic.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lvTYGjWFSY0/Tdpu6AhXuMI/AAAAAAAADls/A73bQkVWWjg/s1600/coral.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609918228694808770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lvTYGjWFSY0/Tdpu6AhXuMI/AAAAAAAADls/A73bQkVWWjg/s400/coral.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wzr-kf5NSeM/Tdpu50nN4UI/AAAAAAAADlk/OSvciOpY7T0/s1600/chambray_denim.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 128px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609918225498104130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wzr-kf5NSeM/Tdpu50nN4UI/AAAAAAAADlk/OSvciOpY7T0/s400/chambray_denim.png" /></a> I'm <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">soooo</span> ready to go!! :)</div></div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-32448729473475692442011-05-20T14:00:00.000-05:002011-05-20T14:00:03.917-05:00It's Friday<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CD2LRROpph0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-7955890086826361192011-05-20T08:30:00.000-05:002011-05-20T08:30:00.412-05:00In serious need.of a vacation.<br /><br />i think that's what this gal is thinking, as she cocks her head to the side in her adorable hat.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608427859313897394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ZoDhPAYGpc/TdUjbF7PL7I/AAAAAAAADlE/1nRjioAHaCM/s400/vacation1.png" /><br />she's thinking..."<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">omg</span>, get me OUT of this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">friggin</span> office. you people are driving me crazy."<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NzFK37CkXfk/TdUjcDYnyAI/AAAAAAAADlc/_JpXHu-lmlI/s1600/vacation4.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 126px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608427875811706882" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NzFK37CkXfk/TdUjcDYnyAI/AAAAAAAADlc/_JpXHu-lmlI/s400/vacation4.png" /></a><br />i think she's packed and ready, but could be a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">tish</span> hung over from last nights' <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-vacation cocktails.<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608427863301022498" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bx0PLwld71Y/TdUjbUx14yI/AAAAAAAADlM/7-yd8fbKgqo/s400/vacation2.png" /></div><br /><div>and she's completely chilled out...at her destination...ready to roll.</div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O3J9gBG1uyo/TdUjbz0nNbI/AAAAAAAADlU/9ZhUDoaeoHw/s1600/vacation3.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608427871634142642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O3J9gBG1uyo/TdUjbz0nNbI/AAAAAAAADlU/9ZhUDoaeoHw/s400/vacation3.png" /></a> i know i am. totally looking forward to new york next week for <a href="http://own-it-own-it.blogspot.com/">Liza's </a>wedding!!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>all via <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">jcrew's</span> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/lookswelove.jsp">looks</a>.</div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-36337330589753071372011-05-19T08:30:00.001-05:002011-05-19T08:58:42.681-05:00Macy's ?Not that I'm knocking Macy's (I don't shop there much)...but have you seen their new bar III line?<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FRCg-NynR-c/TcwmjrV0WkI/AAAAAAAADj0/EC-EPjQ8rBw/s1600/macys.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 329px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605898030540937794" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FRCg-NynR-c/TcwmjrV0WkI/AAAAAAAADj0/EC-EPjQ8rBw/s400/macys.png" /></a> Prices aren't visible yet---but if they're comparable to other Macy's prices...I could be shopping there more often! Check out the full look book <a href="http://www1.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=202&channel_id=1&cm_mmc=MEDIAEDGE-_-rachelroy-_-glam-_-n">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-59502971669229676812011-05-18T12:30:00.000-05:002011-05-18T12:30:00.133-05:00Modern Art.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BF9rop3YvAQ/TdPBCDAtwrI/AAAAAAAADk0/Y05E718YQBQ/s1600/the%2Boffice.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608038201918603954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BF9rop3YvAQ/TdPBCDAtwrI/AAAAAAAADk0/Y05E718YQBQ/s400/the%2Boffice.jpg" /></a> Just your modern <a href="http://cognacandcoffee.tumblr.com/">interpretation</a> of George Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon".ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-51354643267731551842011-05-18T07:48:00.002-05:002011-05-18T07:49:13.965-05:00I could use..one of <a href="http://saintsandsinnerssweets.com/">these</a>.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mfvEqjJVjJ8/TdPAGwJPcaI/AAAAAAAADks/wGEKvCMhOJI/s1600/cupckae.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608037183241810338" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mfvEqjJVjJ8/TdPAGwJPcaI/AAAAAAAADks/wGEKvCMhOJI/s400/cupckae.jpg" /></a> Don't you have weeks like that?<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span> I'll take 2.ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-82853805117936870682011-05-17T13:18:00.002-05:002011-05-17T13:21:03.755-05:00Affordable fashion.Where do I go? South Africa of course!!! Well, at least that is where I got <em>my</em> market-weaver's bracelets. <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/JEWELRY/bracelets/PRDOVR~52102/52102.jsp"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Madewell</span></a> is now selling these for only $10. (I have to admit I bought 6 for under $20 in Africa, but who can get there on a whim?)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3SKjyUpolQ/TdK8GALUR5I/AAAAAAAADkk/7evGVlCDWSM/s1600/madewell_bracelet.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607751297342392210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3SKjyUpolQ/TdK8GALUR5I/AAAAAAAADkk/7evGVlCDWSM/s400/madewell_bracelet.png" /></a> They are hand made in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Burkina</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Faso</span></a>, a landlocked country in West Africa. I bought them at a teeny gift shop in SA at the Waterfront!<br /><br /><div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-64166573692983798152011-05-16T09:18:00.003-05:002011-05-16T09:20:59.642-05:00This morning..i would like to drive back home.....<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607318262467182578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jKPCyGOONTw/TdEyQDjqv_I/AAAAAAAADkU/oNHueDkYjLM/s400/drive.jpg" /><br />to this apartment view...<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607318261203633346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ApDvENpA6b4/TdEyP-2ahMI/AAAAAAAADkM/q_FZwHfI6aU/s400/view.jpg" /><br />put back on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">pjs</span>...<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cn7ZNE-s57E/TdEyggcg1AI/AAAAAAAADkc/cJJYphILx6Q/s1600/coffee.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607318545099707394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cn7ZNE-s57E/TdEyggcg1AI/AAAAAAAADkc/cJJYphILx6Q/s400/coffee.jpg" /></a> and enjoy a cup (or two) of delicious coffee, without a care in the world.<br /><br />one can dream..ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-36618515344447536352011-05-13T13:07:00.001-05:002011-05-13T13:08:39.143-05:00inspired by AnthroDoesn't this look like a dream world? My favorite shot from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Anthro</span> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">video</a> campaign shot in India.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vAgIKkIseL4/Tc1zcyq_pJI/AAAAAAAADkE/qx34My4fwoc/s1600/anthro_india.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606264049621771410" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vAgIKkIseL4/Tc1zcyq_pJI/AAAAAAAADkE/qx34My4fwoc/s400/anthro_india.png" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-13178063769186007352011-05-13T08:30:00.000-05:002011-05-13T13:07:05.427-05:00morning work outs.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605471992402241778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XIIgSipXosc/TcqjE_mJaPI/AAAAAAAADjk/SewDuTZZc2w/s400/work%2Bout%2B2.jpg" />So I work out nearly every morning. (caveat-----with <a href="http://daily-ann-tidote.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-name-sake.html">Aunt Anne's funeral</a> and other dramas, I've been less diligent, but am getting back on the horse again, which started yesterday).<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605471984812291922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7NiTj97wpgY/TcqjEjUj91I/AAAAAAAADjc/G5LYIsyMHog/s400/work%2Bout%2B1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div>Now, let me just say, there <em>are benefits to working out in the morning!!</em></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>1. You finish the worst part of your day, right at the beginning.</div><br /><br /><div>2. You burn calories all day long.</div><br /><br /><div>3. It helps you wake up.</div><br /><br /><div>4. You actually did the work out, instead of possibly putting it off.</div><br /><br /><div>5. Working out increases mental acuity, so you're more alert throughout the day.</div><br /><br /><div>6. Work out in the morning, and be less likely to eat crappy, greasy foods the rest of the day.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605471993456625154" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dBkf6KmdW9A/TcqjFDhiBgI/AAAAAAAADjs/_OG2QQE_dKY/s400/work%2Bout.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I do realize <em>there are some negatives to working out in the morning!!!</em></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>1. O-m-g I have to get out of bed at what time?! I get it. It's tough. If you get up the same time every day (I get up at about 5:40), it'll get easier and easier.</div><br /><br /><div>2. Getting up early (It deserves two spots).</div><br /><br /><div>3. Getting to work later (I get in between 8:30 and 9, which means I work through lunch, or stay later).</div><br /><br /><div>4. Sweating for that first hour you get to work. Now I don't think this happens to everyone, but it does to me. My heart rate keeps pumping (plus add in the coffee) and causing me to sweat for a little while.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>But seriously...if I leave my work out until the evening, I might as well kiss it goodbye. I'll find a happy hour, or a nap, or an errand to replace it within five seconds. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Occasionally</span> I work out in the morning, and then take another class or yoga in the evenings to get me extra tired so I sleep like a baby.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Also...who doesn't love cute work out clothes? Sometimes I splurge on Lululemon work out clothes (I love <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-crops/Wunder-Crop-Rvrs-32708?cc=2707&skuId=3407314">these pants</a>, <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-crops/Gather-and-Crow-Crop-32402?cc=0001&skuId=3383353&catId=uswwearit2">these</a>, and <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-tanks/Modern-Racer-Tank-33123?cc=6488&skuId=3412853&catId=women-tanks">these tanks</a>), but <a href="http://www.target.com/Activewear-Clothing-Womens/b/ref=nav_t_spc_1_1?ie=UTF8&node=2172906011">Target</a> has my favorite <a href="http://www.target.com/C9-Champion-Seamless-Cami-Bra/dp/B003QYTBXY/ref=br_1_12?ie=UTF8&id=C9%20Champion%20Seamless%20Cami%20Bra&node=2241716011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-12&qid=1305125807&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1">sports bras</a> and <a href="http://www.target.com/C9-Champion-Tie-Back-Yoga-Tank/dp/B004EK2N7U/ref=br_1_2?ie=UTF8&id=C9%20Champion%20Tie-Back%20Yoga%20Tank&node=2336088011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-2&qid=1305125830&rh=&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Csleeve_type%2Ccollar_style-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1">tanks</a>.</div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-31728926993402693092011-05-11T09:05:00.005-05:002011-05-11T09:13:10.695-05:00Things that make me smile today.1. This <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/video/102786/Eliza-Doolittle-Moneybox-Video?vwink=DC:Email:EDIT:EW:20110511:17&refcd=email:558153:17">jam</a>, sent to me by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DailyCandy</span>. I have to get my hands on Miss <a href="http://www.myspace.com/elizadoolittle">Eliza</a>. <br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>2. Ava <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Witherspoon</span>---seriously how adorable is she!? I was reading about them in the U.S. Weekly while enjoying some coffee this am.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605460070879982786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DpIjm87ZpN4/TcqYPEdv9MI/AAAAAAAADjM/NpHBp-09aCc/s400/witherspoon.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605460063058435810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5p_NATHwm0E/TcqYOnU8nuI/AAAAAAAADjE/M8KQnXlyc5Q/s400/witherspoon1.jpg" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div>3. Let's go ahead and make that #3 on the list...coffee. Coffee gives me that morning jolt I need to open my eyes a little bit wider (even though I endure 60 minutes of work out before it). It also makes my heart race just a bit so I plow through a few hours of work right in the morning.</div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605460495468181746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLkaBKz4JF0/TcqYnyLduPI/AAAAAAAADjU/j_AaQuvMvI8/s400/coffee.jpg" /><br /><br /><p>4. A couple of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tumblrs</span> I've tumbled upon (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">wah</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">wah</span>). First off-what they hey is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">tumblr</span>?! I'm working on figuring that out just yet. Nonetheless, the unofficial <a href="http://jcrew.tumblr.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">JCrew</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">tumblr</span> </a>is fab (appropriately named 770 after their corporate store), as well as this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">tumblr</span> called <a href="http://cognacandcoffee.tumblr.com/">cognac and coffee</a> (yes please).</p><br /><p>I think that sums up my loves for the day..that is until I start perusing the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span> and that list continues to grow.</p>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-10789561455300273212011-05-10T08:57:00.004-05:002011-05-10T09:00:50.074-05:00DIY Pouch.My roommate and I really want one of <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/rsalh500l.html?cid=49&utm_source=onlinestore&utm_medium=accessories-bags---wallets&utm_campaign=accessories-bags---wallets">these clutches</a>. But wouldn't it be fun to <a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/">customize</a> it especially for you!?<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-se3lS2TSlpQ/TclEZX_iVjI/AAAAAAAADi8/4biTNYPIn8I/s1600/DIY_american_apparel.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605086413967218226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-se3lS2TSlpQ/TclEZX_iVjI/AAAAAAAADi8/4biTNYPIn8I/s400/DIY_american_apparel.png" /></a> Here's the <a href="http://www.justbblog.com/2011/04/b-bright-diy-color-block-pouch.html"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DIY</span></a>. It's something I might try this weekend if I can squeeze it in. <br /><br />I'm in the mood to cut costs and find creative (and free or cheap) ways to spruce up the otherwise boring and plain. Are you with me?ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-63292878775537911762011-05-06T08:00:00.000-05:002011-05-06T08:00:08.464-05:00neons & neutralsthis who what wear reminded me how much i love...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">neons</span> <em>and</em> neutrals right now. the subtlety of the neutrals (nude, light coral, cream etc) mixed with the wow-effect of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">neons</span>...ah! can't handle it!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603329822231328434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CTvQFVS8HPE/TcMGyR1zdrI/AAAAAAAADiU/6EsnC2op3L8/s400/neons_and_neutrals.png" /></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~42288/99102344758/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~90~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~neon/42288.jsp">pop</a> for play...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603329834889167250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SIqqyTaA04Y/TcMGzA_qwZI/AAAAAAAADik/_4xrdlYLdfw/s400/neon_yelllow.png" /></div><br /><div>or <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/boys_category/bookstoys/toys/PRDOVR~37914/99102258015/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~90~~0~90~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~neon/37914.jsp">work</a>...</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603329833558432690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JNGVCSVwfTk/TcMGy8CZW7I/AAAAAAAADic/aMKNWqBakcM/s400/neon_penciel.png" /></div><br /><div>or nice and <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/eveningdinner/PRDOVR~44111/99102359725/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~90~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~nude/44111.jsp">calm</a>...</div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IVBdQipJXRk/TcMGzjpalHI/AAAAAAAADis/oTrv6qnEFa0/s1600/neutral_dress.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603329844191073394" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IVBdQipJXRk/TcMGzjpalHI/AAAAAAAADis/oTrv6qnEFa0/s400/neutral_dress.png" /></a><br />is it so wrong to love both!?</div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-5845477922492296592011-05-05T08:30:00.000-05:002011-05-05T08:30:00.987-05:00less affordable swimwear.so just ignore the other days' <a href="http://daily-ann-tidote.blogspot.com/2011/05/search-for-affordable-swimwear.html">post</a> where i talked about affordable swimwear and step onto the dreamboat with me... <br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">i'm</span> obsessed with <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20747861&catId=CLOTHES-SWIMWEAR-TWOPIECE&pushId=CLOTHES-SWIMWEAR-TWOPIECE&popId=CLOTHES-SWIMS&navAction=middle&navCount=456&color=015&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true">this suit</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602893989616229154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLvC6vjlwf4/TcF6Ze0_GyI/AAAAAAAADiE/sRYekOThtY0/s400/bathing_suit1.png" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602893994003940594" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GktZPmzm9OI/TcF6ZvLGRPI/AAAAAAAADiM/wxUbef47xis/s400/bathing_suit_2.png" /></div></div><br />it is utterly overpriced. and utterly fabulous. funny how those two things usually coincide for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">anthropologie</span>.ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-84363274311028692112011-05-04T09:37:00.003-05:002011-05-04T09:51:19.356-05:00my name sakeThat is what Aunt Anne always calls me, her name sake. My dad is an only child. He was raised by his mom (my fabulous, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">rockin</span>', 84 year old, bingo playing, and jogging grandma), 2 aunts, and his grandmother. Up until yesterday, one of these aunts was still living. Aunt Anne died at 98 years old (her birthday is on Valentine's day, and it couldn't be more appropriate) yesterday morning. <br /><br />98. YEARS OLD! I realize that means she had lived quite a full life, but the news was still devastating to us all. My grandmother called me and we sobbed on the phone. There's so much we have that is because of Aunt Anne's sacrifices. When everyone was going through school, she quit and went to work to support the family. She helped discipline my unruly father. On top of that, when my sisters and I were growing up, she spent a month at Christmas with us, and we went to visit her 2 weeks out of every summer.<br /><br />Nearly two years ago was the last time I saw Aunt Anne. Now that we're grown, it's harder to get up there to see her. Here she is below, reuniting with my dad for the first time in probably five years...<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aKKoXxMprN8/TcFlJLLRk8I/AAAAAAAADh8/FoE02BdraDE/s1600/aunt%2Banne.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602870619718915010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aKKoXxMprN8/TcFlJLLRk8I/AAAAAAAADh8/FoE02BdraDE/s400/aunt%2Banne.jpg" /></a> Here they are having very deep discussions, as usual. She is the most wise woman you've ever met. She has more life experiences than anyone I know. She could also drink anyone under the table through her 80s :).<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1xS3JhPifGY/TcFlI6Bvs1I/AAAAAAAADh0/rV_ScVK8u9w/s1600/aunt%2Banne4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602870615115543378" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1xS3JhPifGY/TcFlI6Bvs1I/AAAAAAAADh0/rV_ScVK8u9w/s400/aunt%2Banne4.jpg" /></a> One of my cute little cousins wrote this about her. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatitudes">beatitudes</a> are a set of eight blessings contained in Matthew's gospel.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>When Aunt Anne greets you, she always says "God love you, honey!"<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RnR-2CJ5ulk/TcFlIlyS0XI/AAAAAAAADhs/UYIToaZ9pjQ/s1600/aunt%2Banne3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602870609682026866" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RnR-2CJ5ulk/TcFlIlyS0XI/AAAAAAAADhs/UYIToaZ9pjQ/s400/aunt%2Banne3.jpg" /></a> Here is where we come from. In the bottom center, my great grandmother <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tarooz</span> and my great grandfather Elias. One of the children, my Aunt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Maheb</span>, is missing in the photo because she is the oldest, and never came over from Lebanon. At the time, you were only allowed to take one child with you on the boat, and Aunt Anne was a baby (and the second oldest) at the time. <br /></div><br /><div>Aunt Anne is the second from the top left. My grandmother is the bottom left, next to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tarooz</span>. From this photo, only my grandmother, Uncle Joe (the man wearing that pimp suit!), and Aunt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lateefa</span> (top right) are living.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yi7IzOqECyk/TcFlIeOswvI/AAAAAAAADhk/9ZPcY8lj2OI/s1600/aunt%2Banne2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602870607653683954" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yi7IzOqECyk/TcFlIeOswvI/AAAAAAAADhk/9ZPcY8lj2OI/s400/aunt%2Banne2.jpg" /></a> Here she is again, notice her love for neon green. I think that's where I got my obsession for neon and bright colors!! My dad said recently that they named us perfectly. My middle sister, Virginia was named after Aunt Gina (top left in the above picture, passed away when I was 4), and they are so similar. I have grown to be so similar to Aunt Anne...always accessorizing, always in bright colors, always cheerful.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_AUeFP7-4jQ/TcFlIN5kJZI/AAAAAAAADhc/kZF3II6FGxc/s1600/aunt%2Banne1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602870603270071698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_AUeFP7-4jQ/TcFlIN5kJZI/AAAAAAAADhc/kZF3II6FGxc/s400/aunt%2Banne1.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div><br />God love you, Aunt Anne! You'll be missed, but we'll carry on your legacy.ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-21592165051450528512011-05-02T09:29:00.005-05:002011-05-02T09:35:02.129-05:00The search for affordable swimwear.Several things. 1) I'm tired of spending a fortune on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">JCrew</span> swimwear. 2) I'm underwhelmed by their offerings this year. 3) Their prices are getting higher and higher, causing you to drop $100+ instead of $60+ on an outfit that is worn <em>only in the water!!</em><br /><em></em><br />Start: looking for other options.<br /><br />I've found two great options thus far.<br /><br /><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5402">Old navy</a>! Prices starting at $10 and styles are ca-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ute</span>!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4J9dT6UTc-c/Tb7AWkQHHvI/AAAAAAAADhU/TLmzNyaa6Cs/s1600/old_navy_swimwear.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602126480416382706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4J9dT6UTc-c/Tb7AWkQHHvI/AAAAAAAADhU/TLmzNyaa6Cs/s400/old_navy_swimwear.png" /></a> <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/ix/canvas/Canvas/Women/Swim/Bikinis/Swim-Essentials/index.html?seq=1~2~3~4~5~6&catNumbers=2198~2199~2210~2485~2486&visible=1~2~1~1~1~1&tab=17">Land's End</a>! What the what? Look how cute these suits are!! Trendy neon colors, great shapes, and cute patterns! <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HHWIt0A4cPg/Tb7AR0GLPVI/AAAAAAAADhM/g7g0mcgi0yI/s1600/land%2527s_end_swimwear.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602126398770330962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HHWIt0A4cPg/Tb7AR0GLPVI/AAAAAAAADhM/g7g0mcgi0yI/s400/land%2527s_end_swimwear.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n0x5zIjibEU/Tb7ARabhy5I/AAAAAAAADhE/UA8Z9oM9mx4/s1600/lands_end_swimwear2.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602126391880567698" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n0x5zIjibEU/Tb7ARabhy5I/AAAAAAAADhE/UA8Z9oM9mx4/s400/lands_end_swimwear2.png" /></a><br />Have you found any other options you want to share???</div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-74112387308178616852011-04-29T08:30:00.000-05:002011-04-29T08:30:03.316-05:00Make up your mind!<a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/PANTSSHORTS/shorts/PRDOVR~39854/39854.jsp">one</a>..<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600336204208128514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O80-QWz42mc/TbhkGxqVwgI/AAAAAAAADgE/dQuNpCaywlE/s400/long_denim_shorts.png" /><br />or <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/denim/PRDOVR~37902/37902.jsp">two</a>??<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fjXIa0GON8w/TbhkHFu0sKI/AAAAAAAADgM/nDr6o1udyws/s1600/long_denim_shorts_jcrew.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600336209595642018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fjXIa0GON8w/TbhkHFu0sKI/AAAAAAAADgM/nDr6o1udyws/s400/long_denim_shorts_jcrew.png" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/novelty/PRDOVR~42532/42532.jsp">one</a>..</div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600335521155449074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IJtDd0xv0gg/TbhjfBF5API/AAAAAAAADf0/QTMQP6cJ4j4/s400/oxford_shorts.png" /></div><br /><br /><div>or <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/PANTSSHORTS/shorts/PRDOVR~43664/43664.jsp">two</a>??</div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AAL6qhKbdFs/Tbhjfsi4ioI/AAAAAAAADf8/fQcouCC_gfo/s1600/stripe_shorts.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600335532819778178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AAL6qhKbdFs/Tbhjfsi4ioI/AAAAAAAADf8/fQcouCC_gfo/s400/stripe_shorts.png" /></a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/novelty/PRDOVR~36961/99102238405/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294967047~15~~~~~~~/36961.jsp">one</a>..<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q7jEah0Cdns/TbhjDFubRPI/AAAAAAAADfs/vyzlRYf5CN0/s1600/checked_shorts_jcrew.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600335041362871538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q7jEah0Cdns/TbhjDFubRPI/AAAAAAAADfs/vyzlRYf5CN0/s400/checked_shorts_jcrew.png" /></a> or <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/PANTSSHORTS/shorts/PRDOVR~44486/44486.jsp">two</a>??<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UwYgvjxjPAk/TbhjC4pUbAI/AAAAAAAADfk/p6Dmz0cpClI/s1600/checked_shorts.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600335037851790338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UwYgvjxjPAk/TbhjC4pUbAI/AAAAAAAADfk/p6Dmz0cpClI/s400/checked_shorts.png" /></a> sometimes it's a really tough decision...</div></div></div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-29812387841725530532011-04-28T14:00:00.000-05:002011-04-28T14:00:02.077-05:00JCrew May catalogOf course it's adorable. Of <em>course.</em> The current catalog is all about love-and includes best friends, real life couples, and real life kiddos. So <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">presh</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DSJjd0fZWxE/TbmTzh8qjwI/AAAAAAAADg8/9EcL3UlOOMs/s1600/crew_catalog_may.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600670125107351298" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DSJjd0fZWxE/TbmTzh8qjwI/AAAAAAAADg8/9EcL3UlOOMs/s400/crew_catalog_may.png" /></a> Isn't this totes cute? (the couple, <em>and the totes)</em>.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qHoxrwJStFY/TbmTuXiHQcI/AAAAAAAADg0/p1ytRuGFDtE/s1600/crewcatalog_totes.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600670036412285378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qHoxrwJStFY/TbmTuXiHQcI/AAAAAAAADg0/p1ytRuGFDtE/s400/crewcatalog_totes.png" /></a> I think she nailed the nerdy/cute look.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bxI1oB4Rv6U/TbmTtwfgyYI/AAAAAAAADgs/7BnQ0ox9I5k/s1600/crewcatalog_specs.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600670025932392834" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bxI1oB4Rv6U/TbmTtwfgyYI/AAAAAAAADgs/7BnQ0ox9I5k/s400/crewcatalog_specs.png" /></a> Jenna's picks are always so dreamy!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eBo5MQaycX4/TbmTtDdUKPI/AAAAAAAADgk/h4S8TB75s30/s1600/crewcatalog_jenna_picks.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600670013843581170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eBo5MQaycX4/TbmTtDdUKPI/AAAAAAAADgk/h4S8TB75s30/s400/crewcatalog_jenna_picks.png" /></a> And is it weird that I'm really into her eyebrows?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hu3vRItiPro/TbmTst-BNMI/AAAAAAAADgc/_Ue1PGjlNyw/s1600/crewcatalog_eyebrows_2.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600670008075171010" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hu3vRItiPro/TbmTst-BNMI/AAAAAAAADgc/_Ue1PGjlNyw/s400/crewcatalog_eyebrows_2.png" /></a> As well as their eyebrows...<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCHWclSC1mA/TbmTsGPOmLI/AAAAAAAADgU/P4HKDx4fYJI/s1600/crewcatalog_eyebrows.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600669997409933490" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCHWclSC1mA/TbmTsGPOmLI/AAAAAAAADgU/P4HKDx4fYJI/s400/crewcatalog_eyebrows.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-23465550065590856142011-04-28T08:30:00.000-05:002011-04-28T08:30:01.392-05:00I heart..monogram. Really, it's nearly an obsession. I bought an A for Alicia and my living room wall. I have a B in my kitchen window. I have A mugs and A tea cups. And now <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Anthropologie</span> comes out with one more, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">heartbreaking-ly</span> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=073732&cm_mmc=Email-_-Ecommerce_04_2011-_-042711_Mug-_-mug">adorable mug</a>...monogrammed. <br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600331904315733522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qiAYm8vJzP4/TbhgMfUGthI/AAAAAAAADfU/PaemOKnvRNc/s400/monogram_mug.png" /> if only they had monogram sheet sets, my life would be complete...<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600332152348550130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G55lH3xigpA/Tbhga7TvI_I/AAAAAAAADfc/HnKQuhYx3DY/s400/monogram_anthro.png" /> <br /><div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-53193691036325543702011-04-27T08:50:00.005-05:002011-04-27T09:03:27.662-05:00Royal FascinatorsThis <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DailyCandy</span> <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/video/fashion/101332/Eugenia-Kim-Makes-a-Wedding-Headpiece?vwink=DC:Email:EDIT:EW:20110427:14&refcd=email:553816:14">video</a> has me intrigued. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Hat maker</span> Eugenia Kim shows us how to make quick and easy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">fascinators</span> in this short clip. <br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 289px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600262235303332978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BS7KGAb_rAU/Tbgg1OBKTHI/AAAAAAAADe0/Fpd2HRx5Cy8/s400/hat1.png" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600262242285385570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uah16rh4wiI/Tbgg1oBz92I/AAAAAAAADe8/rMdMu3nRAV4/s400/hat3.png" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600262224471815234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X0d5sHgks-8/Tbgg0lqudEI/AAAAAAAADes/fMNFQIEFWQk/s400/hat2.png" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My cousin Cindy (the one in S Africa) asked me recently what I thought of "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">fascinators</span>" that the British ladies are wearing lately. Being that I am a maker of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/theartisann">headbands and hair pieces</a>, I'm obviously a fan of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">head wear</span> in general. Lately I haven't been wearing much more than a bun on top of my head, but the upcoming <a href="http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/tag/background/page/1"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nuptials</span> </a>might be an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occasion</span> to change that.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Kate Middleton is a frequent wearer of these feathers, and keeps it classy and fairly simple.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600262732598507026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmtVwMBIHQc/TbghSKlkdhI/AAAAAAAADfE/H-XzVZH8Ixs/s400/hat%2Bkate.jpg" /><br />Inspiration can also be taken from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">SJP</span>, and she definitely isn't afraid to go the extra mile!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600262737404036706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3J4igMzXi6g/TbghScfTBmI/AAAAAAAADfM/xGADkwE631w/s400/hat%2Bsjp.jpg" /></div></div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-36629388929178048852011-04-26T13:13:00.006-05:002011-04-26T13:32:51.945-05:00Cleaning out the cobwebs, and starting fresh.So you remember my <a href="http://daily-ann-tidote.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-couch.html">condo revamp</a> right? It stems from purchasing the couch.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My roommate and I were drawn to the frame hanging frenzy on Young House Love (see it <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/04/its-done-and-we-heart-it/">here</a>) and are trying to recreate it at my place. After weeks of magazine tear outs pasted on the wall...to random frames...and now to this, everyone had their doubts (and voiced them!!). I do think it turned out nicely so far, don't you? Still a few mats left to buy and that upper space on the top left leaves me wondering how to fill it...any thoughts?</div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599961608210885922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq8_UAn90-o/TbcPaa08LSI/AAAAAAAADek/AYDnqXeNFuA/s400/photo3.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Exkzbsbo3XY/TbcMPw9-izI/AAAAAAAADeU/6hRxgwDx4oo/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599958126640925490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Exkzbsbo3XY/TbcMPw9-izI/AAAAAAAADeU/6hRxgwDx4oo/s400/photo.JPG" /></a>(sorry for the low quality phone pics..was in a rush to get out the door this am!) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is a quick and clean painting I did myself. Sometimes, if you've got a simple idea, it might be easier (and cheaper!!) to do it yourself. The goal was to also tie into that pink/salmon color of some of the couch pillows (seen <a href="http://daily-ann-tidote.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-couch.html">here</a>).<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N0ZELPl7PDg/TbcMPpwXaII/AAAAAAAADeM/R0nHE24TYtk/s1600/photo2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599958124704786562" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N0ZELPl7PDg/TbcMPpwXaII/AAAAAAAADeM/R0nHE24TYtk/s400/photo2.JPG" /></a><br />The project is not complete...I think we need more frames to get it nice and tight on the wall. But, as with most things, it's a gradual process of accumulating pieces I love and getting them a spot on the wall.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Share your thoughts!!!</div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-49544742619759201792011-04-25T09:14:00.004-05:002011-04-25T09:29:43.099-05:00Climbing back out...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTEZ96aW-OU/TbWE26eORhI/AAAAAAAADeE/xbGmcffeVpg/s1600/20110223southafrica180.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599527790648903186" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTEZ96aW-OU/TbWE26eORhI/AAAAAAAADeE/xbGmcffeVpg/s400/20110223southafrica180.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div>Out of the blog vacation...out of the shadows...out of the cobwebs.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Why a blog vacation?</div><br /><div>-If I'm being honest, I really took a "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network">social network</a>" vacation. In order to decipher the meaning of this, let's define the terms.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><em>social network:</em> <em>a social structure made up of individuals (or organizations) which are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency...such as common interest, ... dislikes, .... beliefs, ...or knowledge.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>vacation: a leave of absence from a regular occupation...</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><br /><div>We all get caught up in the intertwined networks of the internet. Facebook, blogging, celebrity gossip sites...checking out old friends' pictures, making comparisons of the "picture perfect" display to your own life. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But wait...why should we compare to other peoples' online portrayal of their lives to our own true life? That's not right..anyone can make their life look seemingly perfect and effortless on the internet...but what you must realize is that we all have flaws, shortcomings, and imperfections in our worlds. Sure it's not necessary to focus on the bad, but it's not very truthful to only show the good. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Taking a step back has helped me refocus my energy on my own life, instead of on my positive portrayal of my life, or how others perceive my life. My life is great! Great job...great friends...great family (and <a href="http://www.juliewilhite.com/blog/">cousin</a>)...great home...great bf...and not only that, but I have two hands, two feet, 10 fingers, 10 toes, and a strong will to get things done and make a difference bit by bit. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Be calm, be at peace, be content. This is what I will hold onto as I jump back into the social relm.</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599527780731992290" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6PHdIef4TY/TbWE2Vh2OOI/AAAAAAAADd8/_JlLbu0tJrU/s400/20110223southafrica169.jpg" /></div></div>Thanks for your support and patience :)ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-65367956741192359212011-04-12T14:17:00.003-05:002011-04-12T14:19:49.790-05:00Blog VacationPardon my absence, but I'll be taking a blog vacation. Time to focus on work, get some other fun ideas, and for you to read up on all the other <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">bloggities</span> out there. <br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594778679434722098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UKvqdIC_nmk/TaSlkQiiuzI/AAAAAAAADd0/ma94vgPuAqM/s400/me%2Bon%2Bbeach.jpg" /></div><br /><p>*photo cred <a href="http://www.juliewilhite.com/blog/">cousin</a> :)</p><br /><p>Sound good? <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span> great...thanks for understanding. With upcoming <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">bachelorettes</span>, meetings at work, and weddings, I've got to take a few days off to re-group and prepare :)</p>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9029059363962619590.post-4390375996462987362011-04-11T09:11:00.004-05:002011-04-11T09:22:41.288-05:00Seeing Stripes, every which wayOh Lent. How I love you. But I really miss shopping. Specifically when I saw this dress at <a href="http://www.madewell.com/shopbylooks.jsp"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Madewell</span></a> and am dying to get it. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4V7B4gTAn1s/TaMN96Hk6qI/AAAAAAAADds/2dKYLAvqc9E/s1600/stripes.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594330519348505250" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4V7B4gTAn1s/TaMN96Hk6qI/AAAAAAAADds/2dKYLAvqc9E/s400/stripes.png" /></a> I am irreversibly obsessed with the <a href="http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Fashion-Spotlight/Spring-2011-Fashion-Trend-Such-Great-Stripes">trend of stripes</a>. I love them horizontal, vertical, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">zig-</span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">zag</span>, and diagonal. <br /><div></div><br /><div>I like the blue, I like them white.</div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BBCfJH97XX4/TaMNwu4-_JI/AAAAAAAADdk/Iisdg_ieGuQ/s1600/stripes1.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 326px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594330292996209810" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BBCfJH97XX4/TaMNwu4-_JI/AAAAAAAADdk/Iisdg_ieGuQ/s400/stripes1.png" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B5DY4dWABWc/TaMNwTapi0I/AAAAAAAADdc/aH53u4TYFO4/s1600/stripes1.png"></a>I like them navy, <br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sHlv-Z-QlhA/TaMNvq68dSI/AAAAAAAADdU/A9uPCUtnd_s/s1600/stripes2.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 358px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594330274750821666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sHlv-Z-QlhA/TaMNvq68dSI/AAAAAAAADdU/A9uPCUtnd_s/s400/stripes2.png" /></a> I like them bright. <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsJHh08T0ek/TaMNvMzvn2I/AAAAAAAADdM/D2lFmC9wqRs/s1600/stripes3.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 235px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594330266667556706" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsJHh08T0ek/TaMNvMzvn2I/AAAAAAAADdM/D2lFmC9wqRs/s400/stripes3.png" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RbUIf3aIZNU/TaMNui5P-UI/AAAAAAAADdE/3uFjj7KDwPM/s1600/stripes4.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594330255416359234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RbUIf3aIZNU/TaMNui5P-UI/AAAAAAAADdE/3uFjj7KDwPM/s400/stripes4.png" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div>ann.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13803203049908206913noreply@blogger.com2