Combat Boots Conflict

I'm really digging the combat boots trend lately.  I love the way they can give a simple, casual outfit an edgier look.  I find myself gawking at them everywhere. 

Image via Pinterest

Image via Pinterest

As much as I want a pair for myself, I'm not sure if I would wear them enough to justify buying them.  So I think a good way to ease into this would be with a more inexpensive pair to give myself a bit of a test drive.   These Wild Diva Tina boots from Urbanog would be a great start!  At only $28.90, I would definitely get my moneys worth out of these!

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Jelly Bean Music

I just saw this video by Kina Grannis for the first time yesterday and I was totally awestruck.  The entire video is made from jelly beans!!  Apparently it took about 2 years to create, but in my opinion - it was totally worth it!  Not only is the video amazing, but I love the song too!  I think I might have to check out her album...enjoy!

Olive This

We all watched the heartwarming "Olive Juice" scenes from The Other Sister and cried with big goofy smiles on our faces.  That's how I felt when I first saw this pillow from OliveHandmade on Etsy.  It would put a smile on my face every day with this on my couch :)

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Awesome

Image via Claires Diner

A Few of My Favorite Things

Big Cozy Sweaters, Mulled Wine and Ear Muffs.

 

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Snow!

First snow of the season in Chicago today!  Word on the street is that this is supposed to be our worst winter yet!  Get ready everyone...

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Where I'd like to be right now

Exactly right here. In this tub. With these books and candles and a hot beverage.  It would be absolute bliss.

Gorgeous wood tub caddy made by Peg and Awl, sold here.

DIY Chain Bracelet

The Inspiration:

Photo via I Spy DIY

This DIY chain and rhinestone bracelet created by I Spy DIY.  I absolutely loved it and decided to take a stab at this myself.

The Supplies:

All courtesy of Michael's: a gold and a silver chain.  A strand of rhinestones.  Some suede string.  A clasp.  And some jewelry pliers.

The finished product:

My photographs don't quite do it justice, but I was very pleased with myself.  The bracelet came out perfectly!  I can't wait to try some other suggestions from this great DIY blog!!

Want

This fun and classy chevron printed shift dress from Sosie.  It would look gorgeous on its own or paired with some tall boots.  Or belted.  Or with some bright colored tights.  So many different ways to wear it!

Via Sosie

So Clever

Such a clever and hilarious door sign.  Salt n Pepa would be proud.

Via Je Voudrais Que