tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62395514944933658002024-02-21T08:23:00.526-06:00Ray in the Windy CityRayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-73836608555089187722012-09-17T13:52:00.003-05:002012-09-17T13:52:56.266-05:00WIPEOUT- they really do mean it literally...<div style="text-align: center;">
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This weekend my friend Derek Greene was on ABC's "Wipeout"! It was exciting to see someone I know but fearing for his safety while he performed death defying leaps.. not to mention a series of painful-looking hits to the noggin! My whole family got together to watch and cheer for him as if we were there in person. I can now say I personally know someone who was on TV and is famous (if even for just his glorious 5 minutes). How about you? Do you know anyone or have you ever been in the lime light of Hollywood!?</div>
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Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-5962828376183735162012-08-16T09:12:00.001-05:002012-08-16T09:12:26.435-05:00Rain Rain Go Away<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a crummy, rainy day here in the Midwest and is only going to get colder this weekend. Despite our rather hot and sticky summer thus far, I am craving a beach getaway.</div>
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Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-15290801676387871612012-06-22T14:31:00.001-05:002012-06-22T14:31:20.224-05:00Bling Bling Dream Ring<div style="text-align: center;">
Just putting it out there to the universe....</div>
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via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/91620173639760592/">Style Me Pretty</a></div>
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Summer-esque weather is finally upon us this upcoming May weekend! Wishing I had a hammock to unfurl in with a good book. Hope you all have a relaxing weekend!</div>
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P.S. Some links for your amusement... </div>
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<a href="http://www.refinery29.com/funny-craigslist-posts">Hysterical NY Craiglist Postings</a></div>
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<a href="http://soyeahduh.tumblr.com/">Chicago-isms in GIFS </a></div>
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<br />Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-45693984076166859392012-05-09T14:37:00.002-05:002012-05-09T14:37:47.629-05:00Just a POP of Lichtenstein<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Andy Warhol may be one of the most famous artists of the Pop-Art genre but Roy Lichtenstein is my personal favorite. His works are reminiscent of comic books excerpts with cheeky quotes and captions. Some of my favorite classes at university were my Art History classes. Now that it has been... (well a fair number of years since college) I haven't seen his works in a long time and today I came across this awesome print sale on <a href="http://www.myhabit.com/ref=pe_218460_23910330_qd_de_cur_img_l3_b#page=b&dept=home&sale=A2XUKJ4K31BE9X&ref=qd_g_cur_img_b">My Habit</a> (an Amazon partner). They have curated a pretty great sampling of his works and are super affordable.</div>
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What do you think? Who's your favorite artist or favorite piece of work?</div>
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These two aren't available for purchase but are some of my favorites! </div>
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Happy Wednesday!</div>
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<br /></div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-24028614809442209382012-05-01T14:15:00.000-05:002012-05-01T14:18:36.097-05:00Tuesday simply doesn't count...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“You can't help respecting anybody who can spell TUESDAY, even if he doesn't spell it right; but spelling isn't everything. There are days when spelling Tuesday simply doesn't count.”- Winnie the Pooh </span><br />
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Having a case of the Tuesdays.. kind of like Mondays but without the fact that you were just coming out of the weekend. Who wants to run away and hide in a bungalow like this with me?!</div>
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Happy Tuesday Folks!</div>
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One of my favorite hobbies is baking.. as you can probably tell by a number of my previous recipe posts. However as OCD of a person as I am, I often lose/ misplace/ (am-convinced-they-run-away) my measuring cups. Then I came across this insanely cute solution from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>. (Side-note: Don't we all wish our dwelling looked like an Anthro display!?). This milk bottle is like the Russian nesting doll of measuring cups. Plus its pretty enough to leave out on the counter as decoration! A bit steep in price at $24.00 but may prove to be worth it instead of consistently replacing the plastic kind!</div>
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And now for some fun Friday Links:</div>
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<a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/04/mothers-day-gift-guide.html">A Cup of Jo's Mother's Day Gift Guide </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrQfvq9RfM0">Full ep. of Lena Dunham's hilarious show 'Girls'</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/04/forget-your-personal-tragedy.html">Good Advice for Any Writer via Ernest Hemingway</a></div>
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<a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120312.html">A Little Perspective</a></div>
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Ray </div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-27624795251339115982012-04-13T15:34:00.002-05:002012-04-13T15:41:21.924-05:00Splurge or Steal- Battle of the Boots<div style="text-align: center;">I have an obsession with riding boots... perfect for just about every season in Chicago as you never quite know what the weather will be like. As much as I adore Frye boots I simply cannot fathom spending hundreds of dollars for one pair. I've been searching for the perfect pair of black leather boots and naturally fell for the expensive Frye boots at $328.00. However, I was recently taking a gander at the website of one of my favorite discount retailers.. Target (pronounced Tar-Jay.. a la Oprah) and came across a pair that could be the Frye's long lost twin! Squee!!! AND they are a quarter the price of their counterpart at $69.99! Yes they may be faux leather but they are just as pretty and animal friendly (PETA would approve). What do you think? Would you invest in the Fryes or go with the Target version?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyT11yvnp5T74ekluu4_wpvjINLPBRgnHR0Bdwb-sZd1rgwb3EOwph3BEV145AnHnmtmGYs-5zGuG8Yx5NZEN9deiU6X-FXc6B_u3Jjq8dgcO8eeHkA2exlazAcawaEmfrXpxQZJ6haQgV/s1600/FRYE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyT11yvnp5T74ekluu4_wpvjINLPBRgnHR0Bdwb-sZd1rgwb3EOwph3BEV145AnHnmtmGYs-5zGuG8Yx5NZEN9deiU6X-FXc6B_u3Jjq8dgcO8eeHkA2exlazAcawaEmfrXpxQZJ6haQgV/s1600/FRYE.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-melissa-button-black-brush-off">Frye Melissa Button</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXshCOG_FBDbp8hguxn9LB1Nrys1U3t5R9R_PK3gWG551NnOtxUfDyGHsUuvECgn0-Etnjp8K7H80cQJq_awDxR5XW_ab7ZIBGl70Xscbz8t62zI2YtJRLpEIiN-Lb2WRw_cXLDZFvEBVR/s1600/Target.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXshCOG_FBDbp8hguxn9LB1Nrys1U3t5R9R_PK3gWG551NnOtxUfDyGHsUuvECgn0-Etnjp8K7H80cQJq_awDxR5XW_ab7ZIBGl70Xscbz8t62zI2YtJRLpEIiN-Lb2WRw_cXLDZFvEBVR/s320/Target.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Merona-Kasia-Tall-Genuine-Leather-Boots-Black/-/A-12465967#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink">Target Merona Kaisa</a> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-88217594268303063932012-03-09T13:20:00.001-06:002012-03-09T13:25:03.121-06:00Geode Gilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1tn_Bxr8kpjZxQryplHK-z4soYU8zPQGCuWP29FPUfkffaganwSfRqsBSfxE0OdSw3gWLWpvA2zXrxjrcYJlVp4UKM1WOPcLvmDNcxVDynycnEqJjBqo8R9PNbmyI7Oa7q60ugV3oBNq/s1600/NN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1tn_Bxr8kpjZxQryplHK-z4soYU8zPQGCuWP29FPUfkffaganwSfRqsBSfxE0OdSw3gWLWpvA2zXrxjrcYJlVp4UKM1WOPcLvmDNcxVDynycnEqJjBqo8R9PNbmyI7Oa7q60ugV3oBNq/s320/NN.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Browsing HauteLook today I came across a sale featuring beautiful jewelry by <a href="http://www.nina-nguyen.com/">Nina Nguyen</a>. Her pieces are made of raw gemstones and geodes. They reminded me of a hobby of mine from childhood. Ever since I can remember my dad has always had a fascination with geode, this is a love that he passed on to me. I could tell you the difference between igneous vs sedimentary and quartz vs calcites. (I know.. I <strike>was</strike> am a nerd.) I became obsessed with collecting rocks and stones and wondering what sparkly formations were inside. Once time on vacation we even went to a stone quarry where we chose a whole geode and got to watch them halve and polish the crystals inside. Discovering the beautiful insides of a seemingly regular rock was incredible. Anywho... Nina's jewelry reminded me of my childhood love and showed me that there are new and "grown-up" ways to rock a geode. Here are a few more of her lovely pieces. What do you think? Would you wear geodes?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rEfQSfXs3ikkq0CoLCdqxWpqwZzMifNf2VSzLq6X8jZ3orkwccwi2-r5DSrx5SkalxWvzCn07aRpviLCr1yaUcPxjW1p3mpGuv7aW158-ZJDfQWPRwwKVVK30DiIKBaJ82ckb2Cb0JWk/s1600/NN+Endurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rEfQSfXs3ikkq0CoLCdqxWpqwZzMifNf2VSzLq6X8jZ3orkwccwi2-r5DSrx5SkalxWvzCn07aRpviLCr1yaUcPxjW1p3mpGuv7aW158-ZJDfQWPRwwKVVK30DiIKBaJ82ckb2Cb0JWk/s200/NN+Endurance.jpg" width="133" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9UTMZG_-5Q7nk5GqhKiUag3lZFSiRLAdukuvJmQWHb-D9RitKxr3IdxNOUS3i84FICr-KHH-afhmj4Cec0RyevrtFYjurEYGNClSZcv-mjnCXe8-j8D5DMd4q5Id06L4YHVNYHxJyBBK/s1600/NN+Lennox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9UTMZG_-5Q7nk5GqhKiUag3lZFSiRLAdukuvJmQWHb-D9RitKxr3IdxNOUS3i84FICr-KHH-afhmj4Cec0RyevrtFYjurEYGNClSZcv-mjnCXe8-j8D5DMd4q5Id06L4YHVNYHxJyBBK/s200/NN+Lennox.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FwcRJZBNOQqbTtjuBWTyziscAnZenyZvcx87JspjJ2QD58zOq2kbxx8qQL-x1re7OKJtUDcGkSbtnog4nNOiWptfQlRXgY0RncRCMcmaZHue4Fjx928CmOpzNjdex5vkHJNRI-rEe_TZ/s1600/NN+Eternal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FwcRJZBNOQqbTtjuBWTyziscAnZenyZvcx87JspjJ2QD58zOq2kbxx8qQL-x1re7OKJtUDcGkSbtnog4nNOiWptfQlRXgY0RncRCMcmaZHue4Fjx928CmOpzNjdex5vkHJNRI-rEe_TZ/s200/NN+Eternal.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdYRCz563J2SaMrJFzxhzGJI9pYoT7_z4QRRsRbKgu0iNteG6fKfI7V6zJftEGHoms-fANrSQ8UbRWhOhUxvL5RQrpfpuao_ug_b5-dIKpW0OItmnQuPWGYF9pKIXBvi8gwutPo1Bbsb_/s1600/NN+Primrose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdYRCz563J2SaMrJFzxhzGJI9pYoT7_z4QRRsRbKgu0iNteG6fKfI7V6zJftEGHoms-fANrSQ8UbRWhOhUxvL5RQrpfpuao_ug_b5-dIKpW0OItmnQuPWGYF9pKIXBvi8gwutPo1Bbsb_/s200/NN+Primrose.jpg" width="133" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNwxDgGZe2jG8n7RM4jtubXc9lz447HpgDwCbLggYn1iRTYw0wxU_wETgJQtvP6fZln-te11T70Q388u84C4kK77IjGhj3vkQhkQee9rBxVKVjIMAMcYLbDbTO_4vFf4yi_kTGsXDAvlO/s1600/NN+McGinley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNwxDgGZe2jG8n7RM4jtubXc9lz447HpgDwCbLggYn1iRTYw0wxU_wETgJQtvP6fZln-te11T70Q388u84C4kK77IjGhj3vkQhkQee9rBxVKVjIMAMcYLbDbTO_4vFf4yi_kTGsXDAvlO/s200/NN+McGinley.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2TLB4ZgcjkiYW04F9n7V-2_Jil283MyEBTd9KwAbYnRR1brVNTL1JLKu2j8xd_UCIZ3WHuoq1L9q7yBHWIKptO1gl9ALlYbg7GrXXqubfcomrdUQgXjvACdmb1ZnoW1mOxRew8lBQnkn/s1600/NN+fawn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2TLB4ZgcjkiYW04F9n7V-2_Jil283MyEBTd9KwAbYnRR1brVNTL1JLKu2j8xd_UCIZ3WHuoq1L9q7yBHWIKptO1gl9ALlYbg7GrXXqubfcomrdUQgXjvACdmb1ZnoW1mOxRew8lBQnkn/s200/NN+fawn.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaG_OWD0dEcbfFjVxxDXfzZKIsbtgcCnhXtFpMRXOEBDYeFr4rbbmP-WLP9ePbuXYjBdSQVCVLJlhTWOOv0YOoZS7Gp1w_JTk0ZCEBue548x6CJ1BrTk5CScJrfmrV36Jo0-C5-0uEhlMZ/s1600/NN+Venus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaG_OWD0dEcbfFjVxxDXfzZKIsbtgcCnhXtFpMRXOEBDYeFr4rbbmP-WLP9ePbuXYjBdSQVCVLJlhTWOOv0YOoZS7Gp1w_JTk0ZCEBue548x6CJ1BrTk5CScJrfmrV36Jo0-C5-0uEhlMZ/s200/NN+Venus.jpg" width="133" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">**Images via <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/">HauteLook</a>**</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also.. if you aren't a member on HauteLook I highly recommend joining. They have some fantastic deals. Click <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/short/3ApAt">HERE </a>to join and tell them I sent ya!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-55041063558241787612012-02-29T11:09:00.000-06:002012-02-29T11:09:13.031-06:00Back in Action- A little Fashion Week<div style="text-align: center;">Its been months my dear ones.. Please forgive me, I have been lazy. I promise to bring you new posts from now on in a timely manner! Anywho, today we will ease into things with a quick snap from one of my top pics from the recent Giorgio Armani 2012 Fall RTW show in Milan. I almost died when I saw this outfit... the fedora, the coral, the cowl neck!!! Too much to handle. **breathe** **breathe** As much as I yearn for Spring to be here, this collection makes wish it were Fall! See the entire collection over at <a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2012/fall/main/europe/womenrunway/giorgioarmani/">NY Magazine</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which designer or piece has caught your fancy!? Please share! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYnfOCgbhvU512Q2H9HISaOTxMe5Yoo7Kgg_J0uuUhkmEm0LxgZHgEYMs574xzPnw4oo3gl-fW6iVYiJdNxukKkD8xeF-z-KurXpIZzkVTO8rLI2C6LtrulFvDmWRgnhWDzzveh0LPDpy/s1600/GARTW2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYnfOCgbhvU512Q2H9HISaOTxMe5Yoo7Kgg_J0uuUhkmEm0LxgZHgEYMs574xzPnw4oo3gl-fW6iVYiJdNxukKkD8xeF-z-KurXpIZzkVTO8rLI2C6LtrulFvDmWRgnhWDzzveh0LPDpy/s320/GARTW2012.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">**Image via <a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2012/fall/main/europe/womenrunway/giorgioarmani/#slide10&ss1">The Cut</a>**</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Leap Day! Treat today as the extra gift it is and do something new/rare!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X ,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray </div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-25611534429233372262011-11-23T07:51:00.000-06:002011-11-23T07:51:58.114-06:00Happy Faux-Turkey Day!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dS5c8tTzrjd56SAtNlW4EBcKuiuz1ym2Ytfp7gfrR3KK1qgllfbh59ee40vLo8G0KiRp-9LuPBmjZ59rGtyVDNJJ_kuKWvDKv78f_HLFALjQHNaZdb0GqV5le0u6b-iO8Tg9ylOmeADa/s1600/turkeys+in+a+row.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dS5c8tTzrjd56SAtNlW4EBcKuiuz1ym2Ytfp7gfrR3KK1qgllfbh59ee40vLo8G0KiRp-9LuPBmjZ59rGtyVDNJJ_kuKWvDKv78f_HLFALjQHNaZdb0GqV5le0u6b-iO8Tg9ylOmeADa/s320/turkeys+in+a+row.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I must admit, I do not eat Turkey but I would certainly indulge in these cute little guys!</div><div style="text-align: center;">To good friends, good food, good shopping and the Muppets (yes, I just said Muppets- squee!!)...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thanksgiving to All!</div><div style="text-align: center;">What are your plans for the long weekend?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">**Image via <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/11/oreo-turkeys-and-cookie-pilgrim-hats/">Our Best Bites</a>*** </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-57146728695694003242011-11-10T18:13:00.000-06:002011-11-10T18:13:11.412-06:00HAIRography<div style="text-align: center;">Today as I embark upon my trip to the hair salon I face the age old question... </div><div style="text-align: center;">Long or Short?</div><div style="text-align: center;">There have been many a debate over the subject with good reasoning on both sides. Including these two wonderful articles- <a href="http://www.paulwhkan.com/pq/shorthair.html">Short</a> v <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/fashion/24Mirror.html">Long</a>.<br />
To me it comes down to<br />
Long=<br />
Feminine, Fairytale Rapunzel-esque, Shampoo ad bounce-&-shine- with-a-wind-machine-style<br />
Short=<br />
Gamine, Sophisticated, Adult, Chic, JustLikeAudreyHepburnInRomanHoliday<br />
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I've had experience with both styles as I got stir crazy before college graduation and chopped 10+" off my locks.... But now it's back to über long.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What are your thoughts?! Long/ short/ dyed!? Suggestions!?<br />
I will leave you with some lingering images so you can ponder too...<br />
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Happy Thursday!!<br />
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Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-28129659393173429982011-09-12T10:13:00.000-05:002011-09-12T10:13:02.194-05:00Cheap Chic: Missoni for Target<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> T-Minus 1 day until the Missoni for Target collection is available! The collection which consists of a staggering 400 pieces will be available at select Target stores from September 13 trough October 22nd. Miracle of all miracles I happen to start late tomorrow and am planning on being at my local "Tar-Jay" as soon as it opens! Browsing through the lookbook over at <a href="http://fashionista.com/2011/08/here-it-is-the-full-missoni-for-target-lookbook/">Fashionista</a> I find myself drawn to the accessories and home decor pieces more than the clothing. They are a bit overwhelming for me.. I am a creature of habit who likes neutrals despite loving Missoni prints (not sure how that works?!) Anywho, below are a few of my picks I am hoping to score mañana! Check out the lookbook <a href="http://fashionista.com/2011/08/here-it-is-the-full-missoni-for-target-lookbook/">HERE </a>and let me know what your favorites are!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnonqvaJTnNj_EE0NKIeKzVCCVILLOkqr-Xfrdb1d1No9jpJkfnjacr_CUA3ElO2HbAIPKS5bsMHeSJ6CSFYIrRmis92cLyHhqil7E_tWXgQLVnjyDPXbh4SZMuIfCmBy0YcPaPGECMzNt/s1600/missoniluggage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnonqvaJTnNj_EE0NKIeKzVCCVILLOkqr-Xfrdb1d1No9jpJkfnjacr_CUA3ElO2HbAIPKS5bsMHeSJ6CSFYIrRmis92cLyHhqil7E_tWXgQLVnjyDPXbh4SZMuIfCmBy0YcPaPGECMzNt/s320/missoniluggage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">***Images via <a href="http://fashionista.com/2011/08/here-it-is-the-full-missoni-for-target-lookbook/">Fashionista</a>***</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-2926215269118273102011-09-07T11:19:00.001-05:002011-09-07T11:25:09.638-05:00Happy Opening Day Zara Online Shop!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgwstTlTjRhpetfGDVj7MPyhTkdNINTQMz5l-bFG-ArHfnUXyReO7iFOJDm6oqq6D8DAO6jBpxSLKdsmSVYyFEKajZ9j9wqxtF1Jfz_mY8LR5nMLMdIpGQ3bhqiRYtFI-V7_YHoOypFo0/s1600/zara2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgwstTlTjRhpetfGDVj7MPyhTkdNINTQMz5l-bFG-ArHfnUXyReO7iFOJDm6oqq6D8DAO6jBpxSLKdsmSVYyFEKajZ9j9wqxtF1Jfz_mY8LR5nMLMdIpGQ3bhqiRYtFI-V7_YHoOypFo0/s320/zara2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Starting TODAY, 9/7/11, <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/us/en/zara-us-W2011">Zara </a>has opened its online shop for the US! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Quality basics and trend pieces at decent prices. What more could you ask for. </div><div style="text-align: center;">... my bank account is about to get a serious workout. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In honor of the launch I have scoped out a few of my top picks for this fall.</div><div style="text-align: center;">... Decisions... Decisions....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Punchy Color Outerwear:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAi-O1BeWC2aOyAUxdtkMUZgsyY8yu5HCF7JSuj-ZDldFKFDdZnQTzqoJXm-WnZsLST_OsZvboufi61Oig3jX-kyQh9VavMmufZnohvDp907GtCnpkuW8YgkeyRO2XXNM3B_kWKLUGLvT/s1600/Coat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAi-O1BeWC2aOyAUxdtkMUZgsyY8yu5HCF7JSuj-ZDldFKFDdZnQTzqoJXm-WnZsLST_OsZvboufi61Oig3jX-kyQh9VavMmufZnohvDp907GtCnpkuW8YgkeyRO2XXNM3B_kWKLUGLvT/s320/Coat.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Teal Wool Coat $169</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Epitome of Cool, Without the Effort:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDF8v1JQtaEwHh_9uLw4e4EylkFO5BeOiLXmwA34clk4c4ybYR3pkJ_Z514ObQISvYzmkRLbxkBsUoQ0esOY8r4-ruG3bJg1xmi5bB06wdXYMYoi6MNJ_48_9uURqKiOkoxB7lEaUKVVX/s1600/leatherjacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDF8v1JQtaEwHh_9uLw4e4EylkFO5BeOiLXmwA34clk4c4ybYR3pkJ_Z514ObQISvYzmkRLbxkBsUoQ0esOY8r4-ruG3bJg1xmi5bB06wdXYMYoi6MNJ_48_9uURqKiOkoxB7lEaUKVVX/s320/leatherjacket.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Waterfall Leather Jacket $249</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Wear with everything and anything:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGJnLyoHhDDRC0aav3lXqaTxwHU0m_zZ7zTsXbLJdM_HgtBC2DF2Tw5gnwjOcQ_Z6kbSElig75YplvEBlFizlN7j6RUN0VqkWJc4rSRaKcxri_3YOzELVs7Ed_W2hq1RPuTdXUVwDP8gK/s1600/Jersey+blazer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGJnLyoHhDDRC0aav3lXqaTxwHU0m_zZ7zTsXbLJdM_HgtBC2DF2Tw5gnwjOcQ_Z6kbSElig75YplvEBlFizlN7j6RUN0VqkWJc4rSRaKcxri_3YOzELVs7Ed_W2hq1RPuTdXUVwDP8gK/s320/Jersey+blazer.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Navy Jersey Blazer $79.90</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Out On the Town</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPyVGOwCrkr_UivwNm4PH8CiZluhdxXWIlUz3H7mt2LwnAzs0PvOPVHFlossCKe69ut6Z0FNOFTnlT9SJ0duQPBqY5Pstwp3ZGXZsrxgy-I6djq1WM16WzZa0Yets9mbkt15bc8ZBi82g/s1600/sequin+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPyVGOwCrkr_UivwNm4PH8CiZluhdxXWIlUz3H7mt2LwnAzs0PvOPVHFlossCKe69ut6Z0FNOFTnlT9SJ0duQPBqY5Pstwp3ZGXZsrxgy-I6djq1WM16WzZa0Yets9mbkt15bc8ZBi82g/s320/sequin+dress.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sequin Sheath Dress $159</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dainty Daily Wear:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0HHLUhkbdYk1fAewSbXYCHIvSI9c_wo9slLfblZA2OJBt7Z8aUNVVJ1OZ8wg2QU16kztEw76DxJ1_q86DPkkWfgw7nKtVjO2chfaSTUTwd6AzqqOjQ7vmtL6VTSqexWFmKZf5eP9ntDn/s1600/skinny+jeans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0HHLUhkbdYk1fAewSbXYCHIvSI9c_wo9slLfblZA2OJBt7Z8aUNVVJ1OZ8wg2QU16kztEw76DxJ1_q86DPkkWfgw7nKtVjO2chfaSTUTwd6AzqqOjQ7vmtL6VTSqexWFmKZf5eP9ntDn/s320/skinny+jeans.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Skinny Jeans $59.90</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Little Luxe in Your Life:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JqhKv2THdh2Zxm99G4u5BZ-1ddx7u7-qkIIVQFuAQw92CzZP6QFvVlV_KJJ2BAIb59xXzQWS3LWUuSUvOJpyc1mkm34XWKWj6cX__F9qIQ1XNT-Aw6sz1haqVrhJATEm7JydhVvKCnTl/s1600/fur+cable+knit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JqhKv2THdh2Zxm99G4u5BZ-1ddx7u7-qkIIVQFuAQw92CzZP6QFvVlV_KJJ2BAIb59xXzQWS3LWUuSUvOJpyc1mkm34XWKWj6cX__F9qIQ1XNT-Aw6sz1haqVrhJATEm7JydhVvKCnTl/s320/fur+cable+knit.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fur Collar Cable Knit Cardi $89.90</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shoe Stalking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPflS8fDs7TF0RgQqqMyYroqrbBj8N2ghFVRAXBzdcEBKkJfPjR43QWKOEpnav2OtghIPBtmg3ZAucsJiFj0zyc8hfrdQwToXhlSBapA6-cn3oAWkPnR1RTvttecOQEUJ1t92AalG-HbHf/s1600/Ankle+boot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPflS8fDs7TF0RgQqqMyYroqrbBj8N2ghFVRAXBzdcEBKkJfPjR43QWKOEpnav2OtghIPBtmg3ZAucsJiFj0zyc8hfrdQwToXhlSBapA6-cn3oAWkPnR1RTvttecOQEUJ1t92AalG-HbHf/s320/Ankle+boot.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Platform Ankle Boot $129.00</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lady-Like Chic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5eOykQ42AHJUh8rI-Te8a2PM2lXqlBdbHVGuPCDaHtAqnWo9EZYNhYWL-aMRZN4rbg4NsI1qMfKVY302rS_DcTLIM9iW3-iHKs5Cw3x9cEZacYZa7lMuALiuEfu_ztjpKIZAZ_WyZfRr0/s1600/city+pag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5eOykQ42AHJUh8rI-Te8a2PM2lXqlBdbHVGuPCDaHtAqnWo9EZYNhYWL-aMRZN4rbg4NsI1qMfKVY302rS_DcTLIM9iW3-iHKs5Cw3x9cEZacYZa7lMuALiuEfu_ztjpKIZAZ_WyZfRr0/s320/city+pag.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Portfolio City Bag $79.90</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And.. A little punk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyu1axlFqxbnanlHighXpYRNjzHCcgfmCtBElCdPmyFFPEfZFfqi5agrsY6uxmV54VGHpaTqNqjadN82hPr02DhnVJzwE8_ltlMNVF0-MBTTpEB8WJD8sSHcQz-UbB7C3Z3yIeKjWzN5-/s1600/collarbib.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyu1axlFqxbnanlHighXpYRNjzHCcgfmCtBElCdPmyFFPEfZFfqi5agrsY6uxmV54VGHpaTqNqjadN82hPr02DhnVJzwE8_ltlMNVF0-MBTTpEB8WJD8sSHcQz-UbB7C3Z3yIeKjWzN5-/s320/collarbib.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leather Collar/ Bib $25.90</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">***All photos via Zara***</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Shopping!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-33340084710943399302011-08-24T17:41:00.001-05:002011-08-24T17:41:56.930-05:00A little inspiration...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiznl-r-AcL3L7efo_B9bLtip6tO_1OiUim5MHhe6hbJjUwhyphenhyphenWKoCWy62WEqIILbYSxtC_GUvWIG8cUVqpZPp0gGTXKuvG0Zy617zsM2jbv2_viaCSLtvZcVFe-0k0MmiFqlWGv41KuELn/s1600/the-holstee-manifesto1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiznl-r-AcL3L7efo_B9bLtip6tO_1OiUim5MHhe6hbJjUwhyphenhyphenWKoCWy62WEqIILbYSxtC_GUvWIG8cUVqpZPp0gGTXKuvG0Zy617zsM2jbv2_viaCSLtvZcVFe-0k0MmiFqlWGv41KuELn/s640/the-holstee-manifesto1.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Just some food for thought.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally back from the summer hiatus... I promise new real posts are soon to come! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Happy Wednesday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-35600653157568576122011-07-21T17:07:00.001-05:002011-07-21T17:08:16.916-05:00Copy Cat: LV vs. BN<div style="text-align: center;">While perusing through the local Barnes & Noble recently I came across one of their new signature reusable totes and it looked startlingly familiar. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via my iPhone</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">After a few moments I placed where I had seen the bag before... no, it wasn't a similar bag from BN's counterpart, Borders Books. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via<a href="http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Home-gift/Worlds-Best-Bookbag-Green-Natural-2-Color-Canvas-with-Web-Handles/e/9780641976117?itm=71&USRI=barnes%2Band%2Bnoble%2Btote"> Barnes & Noble</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">The tote was a dead ringer for the 2005 Louis Vuitton Globe Shopper Cabas MM . Yet another example of how over time all things follow the trickle down process from High End to Main Stream.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRX9WfBl64lv2MfmqDa5iQ_fZwqOl2Gv8DUhi0TJx6WqPReAhzzJJgXI7rwqi211xHxnHmjf30LzUhJx8dTnw3iMGo3pXk4k_3QZDEVkK8igKR9yzzTxICSFh-nrMoH-LRpHO4mxd5NLt/s1600/LV4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRX9WfBl64lv2MfmqDa5iQ_fZwqOl2Gv8DUhi0TJx6WqPReAhzzJJgXI7rwqi211xHxnHmjf30LzUhJx8dTnw3iMGo3pXk4k_3QZDEVkK8igKR9yzzTxICSFh-nrMoH-LRpHO4mxd5NLt/s320/LV4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.purseblog.com/louis-vuitton/louis-vuitton-globe-shopper-cabas-mm.html">Purseblog</a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">While both bags are constructed almost entirely out of canvas, the original LV version retailed at $1280 meanwhile the BN bag costs a mere $29.95. Goes to show that you really are just paying for the name...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hmm curious. Would you spend over $1K for a canvas bag?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thursday All!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X ,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">PS.. sorry for the lack of posts recently. I promise come August 1st when I'm done training for my triathlon I will be back in action on a regular basis! XO</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-79400354438345328602011-07-13T15:30:00.000-05:002011-07-13T15:30:50.281-05:00Mashup: Imagine + Jump<div style="text-align: center;">To brighten up the mid-week blues....<br />
Here's an interesting mash-up of John Lennon's "Imagine" and Van Halen's "Jump"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F5179482"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F5179482" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jackstanleywp/imagine-a-jump-john-lennon-vs-van-halen">Imagine-a-jump-john-lennon-vs.-van-halen</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jackstanleywp">jackstanleywp</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://soundcloud.com/jackstanleywp/imagine-a-jump-john-lennon-vs-van-halen">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!<br />
PS 1 day to Harry Potter!<br />
X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-34663947184774532632011-07-08T08:46:00.002-05:002011-07-08T13:57:02.192-05:00Shoes... Shoes: I'll Fly Away<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5X42eTEFxif-UEypvskZJQwMMPXjkSE_MzwM7Tvv5bbG1IxwQEsQGK7gPxLT7Ox6X-S1PwiSE3tASZ_a1E-_BrdvdpEc_z0wMK_QlhlsAaikV7YUOI8_iE4cu5JdizG0C65FwoUtvYNkG/s1600/adidas-originals-by-jeremy-scott-winged-ballet-pump-10079935_431287_1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5X42eTEFxif-UEypvskZJQwMMPXjkSE_MzwM7Tvv5bbG1IxwQEsQGK7gPxLT7Ox6X-S1PwiSE3tASZ_a1E-_BrdvdpEc_z0wMK_QlhlsAaikV7YUOI8_iE4cu5JdizG0C65FwoUtvYNkG/s320/adidas-originals-by-jeremy-scott-winged-ballet-pump-10079935_431287_1000.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember my previous <a href="http://rayinthewindycity.blogspot.com/2011/04/ready-for-lift-off.html">post</a> about the lovely <a href="http://www.endless.com/dp/B003DZ1CF6/ref=asc_df_B003DZ1CF61506306?tag=googlecom09c9_endless-20&creative=395033&linkCode=asn&creativeASIN=B003DZ1CF6">Vivienne Westwood winged platforms</a>? I stumbled across a pair of equally amazing and much more affordable winged ballet flats by Jeremy Scott for Adidas. I have love affair with ballet flats.. so, why not choose a quirky and unique pair. Currently on sale for $89.00 at <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/item10079935.aspx">FarFetch</a> (also available in white and black w/polka dots)! Anyone feel like buying me an early birthday present?! =)</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think.. would you wear shoes with wings?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thursday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X ,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-11344647301894687102011-06-29T11:00:00.000-05:002011-06-29T11:00:20.042-05:00Under the Sea.... Bounty- Lori Nix<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7IUrQv56NkFNntPl-RWb7og2u8yC4L7KNiAbzroRznK3DbWpcRlqEj3vCp32ywz8R-eU7vsbFZaX-kqx0bv_PSI9xRS6-Eau50hojULcIGsqze5LgkqR6UH2OWPUgyH7tJ4BjYQfkDtc/s1600/lost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7IUrQv56NkFNntPl-RWb7og2u8yC4L7KNiAbzroRznK3DbWpcRlqEj3vCp32ywz8R-eU7vsbFZaX-kqx0bv_PSI9xRS6-Eau50hojULcIGsqze5LgkqR6UH2OWPUgyH7tJ4BjYQfkDtc/s640/lost.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This piece, <em>Bounty</em>- Lost Series, is by far one of the most creative imaginings I have seen in quite some time. The image was produced by artist Lori Nix who takes a unique approach to photography. Instead of going out into the world and finding inspiration, Lori actually constructs the subjects from hand so as to capture exactly what she wants and does not use digital manipulation to create her pieces. Check out her <a href="http://www.lorinix.net/">webpage</a> and <a href="http://www.lorinix.net/my8x10life/">blog</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X ,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-87600358257269345372011-06-17T08:21:00.000-05:002011-06-17T08:21:26.416-05:00Dream Getaway: Sicily<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVs490juqz_xK175jaRMJKtgJb_zzNLPZynJAfIGSXkpICJFTh6iaiiKQlkAMB7QeXb_OxxOV4mTuoA5PdQWJcTzD5ICHOTkv_vmFMiCnf-CVNvjPlopSOFiLn9Vpzk2PO3wyh7fJRn3c/s1600/sicily-water-slide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVs490juqz_xK175jaRMJKtgJb_zzNLPZynJAfIGSXkpICJFTh6iaiiKQlkAMB7QeXb_OxxOV4mTuoA5PdQWJcTzD5ICHOTkv_vmFMiCnf-CVNvjPlopSOFiLn9Vpzk2PO3wyh7fJRn3c/s320/sicily-water-slide.jpg" t8="true" width="274" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's run away to Sicily and stay at the <a href="http://www.cittadelmare.it/index.php/en/">Citta del Mare</a> hotel where you can literally slide right into the Mediterranean Sea. I've got my passport.. who has the funds!?</div><br />
<div align="center">Happy Friday!</div><div align="center">X , </div><div align="center">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-81340136427841277782011-06-15T17:12:00.002-05:002011-06-15T17:23:09.643-05:00Bensimon- C'est la mode<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSErNayJV91Qw1DOmBuMnI5sOK51P27ru6NPC3MQ0M1sSZX9h13YuDIgfYC8eB-hjXLvq751cjMIXc32KMNFl7d3PHbOuxCfOFgHQ-pYrsYvoIPTzN21r67oMbpIXpfMtjHFFKPja02K5v/s1600/bensimon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSErNayJV91Qw1DOmBuMnI5sOK51P27ru6NPC3MQ0M1sSZX9h13YuDIgfYC8eB-hjXLvq751cjMIXc32KMNFl7d3PHbOuxCfOFgHQ-pYrsYvoIPTzN21r67oMbpIXpfMtjHFFKPja02K5v/s320/bensimon.png" width="295" /></a></div>So chic, so cool, so FRENCH! Bensimon sneakers are the French girls' answer to our Chuck Taylors. A must own for all of you Francophiles out there! They are infinitely cool with a slim silhouette and antique lived-in feel that is decidedly feminine. With a canvas upper and rubber sole they are not only chic but über comfy. They come in a barrage of colors and prints available and in 4 main styles: (1) la tennis lacets (2) la tennis élastique (3) la ballerine (ballet flat) and (4) la tennis montante (high rise). There is even an entire blog dedicated the the brand! Check out <a href="http://thebensimongirls.com/">The Bensimon Girls</a>. (PS.. The lovely, <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/06/bensimon-shoes.html">Joanna Goddard</a>, recently did a post on them too!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEswMe4qyOiQzp3SUC-yuW9JTZOa9mmqAty_C27tTIRaeXTFtW5OuVd8hBj3cBBJrUGrv51N5C9Q8D-kwAuBF4z2VJspPps00GQOTgNk_nQb5HiR-M0f0RGT9kMiZDRaErBF1fVCqRlse/s1600/bensimon_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEswMe4qyOiQzp3SUC-yuW9JTZOa9mmqAty_C27tTIRaeXTFtW5OuVd8hBj3cBBJrUGrv51N5C9Q8D-kwAuBF4z2VJspPps00GQOTgNk_nQb5HiR-M0f0RGT9kMiZDRaErBF1fVCqRlse/s320/bensimon_1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxkWvrG98qbhlEc2fz4A-0Xr_5pgkQFhxHXQsEJdi3peBXjtR2-2jAfTLR5b0iv0A2wL4NGeiDNXTHmzUTRVJfy1tSSIVMdRe44Dwi8e-mcwBnUHgYdMum6PtcvAn831SNnUmx-vVhgRT/s1600/small_girls_st_raphael.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxkWvrG98qbhlEc2fz4A-0Xr_5pgkQFhxHXQsEJdi3peBXjtR2-2jAfTLR5b0iv0A2wL4NGeiDNXTHmzUTRVJfy1tSSIVMdRe44Dwi8e-mcwBnUHgYdMum6PtcvAn831SNnUmx-vVhgRT/s320/small_girls_st_raphael.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgYyv5ED7WxaVSHrnPc8LrXxxDA6-NMw-dvpGZcbDwSV1ITyvxliLDGZbXsJGGjUdKrZ7KxvJQomEcE4k_rv9H7QRH8OJ2ol0YKIKyd4l_RTnrXhmF08YteeN3Mmn4uHeW820BgxtqV49/s1600/rainbow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgYyv5ED7WxaVSHrnPc8LrXxxDA6-NMw-dvpGZcbDwSV1ITyvxliLDGZbXsJGGjUdKrZ7KxvJQomEcE4k_rv9H7QRH8OJ2ol0YKIKyd4l_RTnrXhmF08YteeN3Mmn4uHeW820BgxtqV49/s320/rainbow.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">PS I recently bought a pair of Tennis Lacets from a sample sale website, size 38 (fits like a size 7/7.5) in taupe...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TkG7tcTR2LhCe_WuuJtF3rT4snTHKSLzAnCtR9JUI48lVEUDAzOgn1braS_g-CGujDzSkrW8xadztMLfCNaEdDw2tDenoUf6xCVFE4ilKfNBBk3-3XWr47d3qa8KRbhyphenhyphenkipzSa5Z1u05/s1600/bensimon+taupe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TkG7tcTR2LhCe_WuuJtF3rT4snTHKSLzAnCtR9JUI48lVEUDAzOgn1braS_g-CGujDzSkrW8xadztMLfCNaEdDw2tDenoUf6xCVFE4ilKfNBBk3-3XWr47d3qa8KRbhyphenhyphenkipzSa5Z1u05/s320/bensimon+taupe.jpg" width="162" /></a></div>Sadly, they are too small on me and I cannot return. Therefore, I am regretfully selling these lovelies without even having had the chance to take them for a stroll. They are brand new, never worn and in the original plastic Bensimon bag. I am willing to sell for $35 or $40 with shipping. Click to see the same version I'm selling at <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/classic-lace-flats-bensimon/vp/v=1/845524441848784.htm?folderID=2534374302144691&extid=froogle-BENSI20008">Shopbop</a>. Comment below or send me a message if you are seriously interested!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">**Images via </span><a href="http://www.bensimonusa.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Bensimon</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://thebensimongirls.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Bensimon Girls</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://thesingular.blogspot.com/2009/07/girls-in-st-raphael.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Singular</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.redglassesblog.com/2010/02/19/spring-wish-list-bensimon-shoes/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Red Glasses Blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.brora.co.uk/broraimage/SubSeason/11SPR_4/Product/Website/LifeStyle/Zoom/BF004.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Brora</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://campcomfort.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Camp Comfort</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.bohemiadesign.co.uk/baby-amp-kids-category-17"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*** </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bonne Chance!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-38373396510123132462011-06-10T07:41:00.002-05:002011-06-10T07:42:43.056-05:00Site of the Day: What Should I Read Next<div style="text-align: center;">Ever finish a great book and crave another read with a similar genre/ story line.. I have become addicted to the ingenious website, <a href="http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/">What Should I Read Next?</a>, which answers that very question for you. Simply by entering the title of a book or the name of your favorite author, the site generates a list of book recommendations for you. Amaze-balls! Not only, does it provide the title of recommendations for you but it provides a link where to buy it and other additional info about the book.! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhnj8k1JRbPRUNDP7hsAOaKp4U0qdU3RlXCY63SvhbMgOEy_MJDbWAVcsALKTWqRvmvsLevKf_Ghj8mpf9cC0Li7HPD62yQ8EZinEM0lj08SpW88I93tIJ_CO-y2dC6GQSAn5GIg7fnKt/s1600/what+to+read.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhnj8k1JRbPRUNDP7hsAOaKp4U0qdU3RlXCY63SvhbMgOEy_MJDbWAVcsALKTWqRvmvsLevKf_Ghj8mpf9cC0Li7HPD62yQ8EZinEM0lj08SpW88I93tIJ_CO-y2dC6GQSAn5GIg7fnKt/s320/what+to+read.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On that note.. Any good recommendations for a summer read!?<br />
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Happy Friday!<br />
X ,<br />
Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-29851913192543536582011-06-09T07:57:00.003-05:002011-06-09T12:18:02.418-05:00Have a Spec -Tacular Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m3jjxWzoys1X3Ujh3f6f83L43piFF_CHwfiXenF1v9Li8TmqWMr2EN_P4Z3GsrXMcNOLtdZmq9whXcKlW5nJyO-krnISorZtRIg2QMKrwE03eotPYmiMtKciX56KUQE9qSmiG2CyEK-L/s1600/tumblr_lku1icOq6F1qzrvo0o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m3jjxWzoys1X3Ujh3f6f83L43piFF_CHwfiXenF1v9Li8TmqWMr2EN_P4Z3GsrXMcNOLtdZmq9whXcKlW5nJyO-krnISorZtRIg2QMKrwE03eotPYmiMtKciX56KUQE9qSmiG2CyEK-L/s320/tumblr_lku1icOq6F1qzrvo0o1_500.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's that time of the year for my spring eye exam... And yet I am hesitant to go as last year the doc said that due to staring at a computer all day at work my eye sight worsened terribly. Perhaps the only saving grace of going to the optometrist is getting to pick out a new pair of glasses. So much fun, yet so much pressure. Specs are a piece of daily wear but they still need to be make a statement about your personality and style. In the past I have always opted for a fun colored metal frame with skinny rectangular lenses that fit my face best. Recently I came across a posting at <a href="http://www.joannagoddard.blogspot.com/">A Cup of Jo</a>, which featured funky frames by <a href="http://spexclub.com/index.php/">Spex Club</a>. All of the glasses on their website are $88 or less (including your prescription)! At that price I could buy 2 pairs for the same amount I normally pay for one at my eye doc. As if things couldn't get any better, you can pick your fave frames and they can make them into sunglasses too!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">My favorites are the <a href="http://spexclub.com/index.php/women/derringer-844.html">Derringer</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34Tuud_sBYa9NmqkR1G9lvYG9I0AlBok_x96OuA-h1LmUH2dj_IxV4DnQnRrk-KeCG2txhXFC15MS8Nns4j9-zp2tDR8ZdOqN43oD03c4xEHJKhtpCsFbR9uu6eJFBDt-JwZOlzOi8dXy/s1600/derringer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34Tuud_sBYa9NmqkR1G9lvYG9I0AlBok_x96OuA-h1LmUH2dj_IxV4DnQnRrk-KeCG2txhXFC15MS8Nns4j9-zp2tDR8ZdOqN43oD03c4xEHJKhtpCsFbR9uu6eJFBDt-JwZOlzOi8dXy/s320/derringer.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">...A little geek-tastic and colorful. I think they suit my style just right </div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? What is your favorite style!?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thursday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(PS sorry for the lack of posts lately. I will try to keep up!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started training for Triathlon #2 recently and am uber tired when I get home)<br />
X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239551494493365800.post-54670200991211161312011-06-01T15:24:00.000-05:002011-06-01T15:24:24.531-05:00K. Jaques, Mais Oui<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5s5bliiKr6M2PTukrqp_HgzYsdsTA7EsPlimwhxfvl3h51y0PFNfe-VqZvXZ2XzSsKFCu0c2w1iNnf2Vm4jaGOOwRRDN4fxja85OXPFSGsKFqZpTcayKZha7bh09nbwOcVjCnomSxnm4b/s1600/kjaqu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5s5bliiKr6M2PTukrqp_HgzYsdsTA7EsPlimwhxfvl3h51y0PFNfe-VqZvXZ2XzSsKFCu0c2w1iNnf2Vm4jaGOOwRRDN4fxja85OXPFSGsKFqZpTcayKZha7bh09nbwOcVjCnomSxnm4b/s320/kjaqu.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Always on the lookout for the perfect pair of summer sandals... I am a big fan of neutral colored, flat sandals with straps around the back of the foot to make sure they stay in place. It is so hard to find a good pair that I usually end up buying some fun cheapos from Target to last me one season. Ever since I came across these beautiful, classic <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/jival-asymmetricall-flat-thong-sandal/vp/v=1/845524441891001.htm?folderID=2534374302024265&extid=froogle-KJAQU40003">K. Jacques</a> I can't get them out of my head. I love their simple asymmetrical straps and top buckle closure. They are the kind of sandal that can go with just about any outfit and aren't overly fussy or appear to be straight out of the movie Gladiator or a torture chamber. Perhaps it is time I stepped up and invested in a quality pair of sandals...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thoughts or other recommendations?! For now I will ponder over these lovelies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6Kjun35rv9Hwyh9JGEUhkT58exyjxkqLfBBW5h_e3FCyp3wlkVJPLbWInJWx2JVvTIIJkNo2_jtz_oJCWreMZeMYSYp5yWhmTMrR4wq2-v5jtHJDeD1uG2EYw5Je3tztrxNvfBW1H-nS/s1600/kjaqu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6Kjun35rv9Hwyh9JGEUhkT58exyjxkqLfBBW5h_e3FCyp3wlkVJPLbWInJWx2JVvTIIJkNo2_jtz_oJCWreMZeMYSYp5yWhmTMrR4wq2-v5jtHJDeD1uG2EYw5Je3tztrxNvfBW1H-nS/s320/kjaqu2.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">X , </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ray</div>Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105413513889718963noreply@blogger.com0