OBSESSED!

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Peep my latest obsessions.  *Siiiigh*


BOYFRIEND JEANS

These Gap jeans are a total steal at $79.95!

Am so loving this recent trend.  Not only do these slouchy jeans give you the freedom of total coziness and comfort; the cropped style as well as the holes in 'em keep you cooler in the warm weather!  And I love how they can be dressed up (with heels or wedges and a tailored blazer) or dressed down (with flip flops or sneakers and a vintage tee).  

Current/Elliot "The Boyfriend"

Seven for All Mankind "Josefina Skinny Boyfriend"

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVEOmg, so this is my new favorite show.  Although it's been on for a few seasons, I've only recently started watching it, and for those of you who don't, you MUST! Bravo exec and TV personality Andy Cohen hosts this not-so-basic talk show, and here are some of the things that make it so much FUN:
  It's the only live talk show in late-night.  (It airs Sunday - Thursday nights on Bravo at 11pm and is live on the east coast only.) This is not just a talk show; it's also a drinking game!  At the beginning of each show, a secret word pops up on the screen that the guests don't know about (for example, when Jerry Seinfeld was a guest, the secret word was "Seinfeld"), and every time that word is said throughout the show, you're supposed to take a sip of whatever you're drinking. The show is full of silly questions and games, such as "Plead the Fifth," where Andy asks each guest a series of three embarrassing questions.  They can plead the fifth to one of them, but they must answer the other two! The whole vibe in general is way more relaxed because the guests are actually given drinks.  So natch, they're a bit more loosened up! The guests are interviewed at the same time, and it's super fun to see the odd pairings.  Take a look at the pic below from a recent episode of John Mayer and Dan Rather doing a "shotski" (shots off of a ski).  If this doesn't make you wanna watch this show, nothing will! 

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SHESWAI NAIL LACQUER'S "BABE" FROM THE SPRING/SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION
    
Ooooh, this is absolutely my new favorite color for the spring and summer months!   Looks great on both your fingers AND your toes.  And the fresh color is different than all of the other pinks out there due to it's watermelon-y finish...perfect for this time of year!  Pick it up here!

Obsessed!

Happy New Year, Everyone!  Well, we're only two days into 2012, and already, I have a whole slew of things I'm obsessed with this year!  Check 'em out!!!!

Stickers

Check out this adorable sticker they used on my tissue wrap at J. Crew during the holidays!  To me, a sticker is a fun little touch that never goes out of style.  Lately, every time I give someone a card, I seal it with an ol' fashioned scratch n' sniff sticker, and it always makes people laugh...I  mean, who doesn't love a scratch n' sniff sticker?!  I got mine from this site, and since I only ordered a few sheets, they sent me two additional sheets for free, which they called their "small order special."  So cute!

Cozy PJ's

A cozy Christmas present from my sister!

*Sigh*  My favorite thing about the winter...cuddling up with a soft throw blanket and some delicious PJ's (AND my guilty pleasure - The Bachelor - which premieres tonight)!

(PS...Get the cozy throw blanket in the above pic here and the PJ's in the above pic here.)

Madewell Bracelets

I just adore the new little bangles from Madewell!  The arrow drop bracelet (above) is sold out - unless you can find one at your local store.  BUT, they have plenty of other ADORABLE options, each with its own sweet and unique detail...so much fun to mix n' match!

Hello Kitty Band-Aids

Hello Kitty just makes alla your boo-boo's better!  

Hey, if she's good enough for Carrie Underwood, she's good enough for me!  Pick some up here.

 

Epinette Diptyque Candle

YUM!  I got this as a Christmas present from my parents and it's been making my apartment smell like winter every night since!  You can pick one up here...HEAVEN!

Lauren Elan "Elena" Necklace

I'd been looking for a chunky pearl necklace for ages, and was BEYOND excited when I found this one by Lauren Elan!  It sits just perfectly on the neck, and can be dressed up or down.  (It adds a SUPER STYLISH element to a button up shirt...WOW!)  Just an FYI...the pearls have a tiny hint of a silver sheen to them in person.  Click here to check out some of Lauren's other stylish gems...love how everything she designs makes a statement!

Ben & Jerry's Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream

I mean...!!!!  Just read the description!  This is definitely one of my all-time favorite ice cream flavors.  I've been having a little bowl of it for dessert every night...such a treat!  Pick some up at your local grocery store.

Sabon Milky Soap in Rose Tea

Mmmm!  I love everything about this product from Sabon, from the pretty glass bottle to the fact that it serves as both a body wash AND bubble bath (perfect on a cold winter night)!  The milky quality leaves skin feeling LUXURIOUSLY soft, no matter how you use it.  It's available in a variety of scents, but my favorite is the Rose Tea.  Every time I use it, my whole bathroom smells like a garden!

PS...Sabon is a great place to get gifts for guys OR girls (or for yourself, of course ;)!  I posted about their amazing shower oil for men here, which I bought as a gift this holiday season for some of the men in my life, who LOVED it!  Take a look at the pic of their gift boxes below...such a chic touch!

Obsessed!

Some of my current obsessions...

Natural Wood Skirt Hangers with Clamps

Real Simple Slimline Hangers with Built-in Hooks

MY CLOSET AFTER
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MY CLOSET BEFORE
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I MUST give a shout-out to my sister, Ali (you can read about a fabulous decorating tip from her here) for introducing me to these AMAZING hangers!  I recently replaced all of my old hangers with these, and the difference is gawjus!  My closet is so much tidier, and since all of the hangers match, it makes me feel like I have my own little boutique!  Even though the natural wood skirt hangers have the word 'skirt' in the name, they're PERFECT for your jeans, hanging them in such a way that you'll be able to easily differentiate between each pair (which can be difficult sometimes).  And the Real Simple slimline hangers - OMG - HEAVEN!  Between the slim design that maximizes closet space, accessory bar for a belt or scarf, indents for straps, slide-proof material that prevents slipping, and special shape that eliminates hanger dents in the shoulder - these babies are a DREAM come true!  

Tom Ford Lip Color in Nude Vanille

*Sigh*  You may recall my post about Wet N' Wild's Mega Last Lip Color in Think Pink - a bubblegum pink lip color that, when paired with a smokey eye, will achieve a very 50's-inspired, Brigette Bardot look. Well, if you feel like splurging on a swankier version (it IS the holidays, and you DO deserve a prezzie for yourself, after all ;), I HIGHLY recommend this chic and glamorous shade by Tom Ford!  It's super creamy, glides on ULTRA smooth, and leaves lips the perfect shade of light, light pink - just BEGGING for a smokey eye to go along with it.  This just may be my favorite lip color of ALL TIME!

Tom Ford's Lip Color in Nude Vanille gets a rating of 5 out of 5 lipsticks:

Bath & Body Works Signature Collection - Vanilla Bean Noel Body Lotion

OMG, the Vanilla Bean Noel line from Bath & Body Works is one of my favorite parts about the holidays!!!  I wear it ALL winter long, and am always getting compliments on how yummy I smell!  It just smells WARM - like vanilla and cookies and coziness.  I have it in a lotion (both big and small so I can put the small one in my purse) and a body spray, which I spritz on after the shower.  Click here to view ALL of the Vanilla Bean Noel products.  One whiff and you'll be hooked, I swear!

Obsessed!

I never just like anything.  I'm always OBSESSED with it.  I'll never write about anything that I think is ok.  But I'll always write about something that I think is AMAZING and has "dramatically changed my life!"  I've always been a passionate type of gal, so I only find it appropriate that I share with you the things that I'm totally OBSESSED with this week, and maybe you'll become obsessed with them, too!!

Haagen-Dazs Limited Edition Bananas Foster Ice Cream

I CAN'T with this ice cream!  It's just so frikkin' delicious that I don't even know what to do with myself.  The name says it all; it literally tastes like bananas foster served cold.  Just read the description: "Rich, fresh roasted banana ice cream blended with a brown sugar and rum swirl with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg that puts the classic dessert to shame."  BEYOND.  And it's surprisingly easy to watch your portions with this; it's so sweet that just a little bowl is plenty!

Williams-Sonoma Organic Waffle-Weave Towels

For those of you like me who don't have dishwashers (and even those who do), these are the FINAL WORD on dish towels!  They're SUPER absorbent, drying your dishes in one to two swipes.  AND, they wash really well and last FOREVER...I've had mine for years and put them in the washer and dryer every week, and they're as good as new.  They also make a fun little hostess gift!  You can pick them up here.  LOVE!

Copco Travel Mug - Hot Beverage To Go Cup, BPA Free

What I love the most about these travel mugs is that they're microwave and dishwasher safe!  As someone who likes my coffee piping hot, I love that I can just stick this in the microwave when I need a little warm up.  It also fits perfectly in the cup holder of your car - SUPER convenient.  And it's a great deal at $4.99.  I got mine as a gift and can't live without it!  Click here to check out the rave reviews and pick one up for yourself!  (PS...How cute are the pink ones?!)