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couture and cupcakes · 7M ago

{shop} new @ j.crew

It is a yucky, rainy day in MD today, but we are heading to Miami tonight for a long weekend AND there are fantastic new arrivals at J.Crew!  I am filling up my virtual shopping cart as we speak… I NEED this new Viv flat. LOVE LOVE LOVE. The pointy toe feels fresh and I [...]
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couture and cupcakes · 7M ago

{decorate} with owls

My fabulous friend Denise has been into owls for quite some time (she gave me an adorable cloisonné owl necklace for my birthday a few years ago), and it seems like the home decor stores have finally jumped on her bandwagon.  Check out all of these adorable owl accents for the home. owls by couturea
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couture and cupcakes · 7M ago

spring 2012 rtw: part 8

Final Spring 2012 post. Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Elie Saab. Three of my favorites. LOVED these collections. Fantastic colors and shapes. Valentino: I especially love the hot pink and gunmetal grey dresses. FAB. Louis Vuitton: Loved the icy pastels, the fantastic coats, and THE SHOES. Um, and he
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couture and cupcakes · 7M ago

{decorate} with throws

It must be the forcast for the cool temperatures this weekend, but judging by my recent pins, I am obsessing about a lovely throw for the living room sofa. I’d like one of these - But, since that fabulous Hermes Avalon Blanket will set you back a cool $1,225, here are some other, more afforable opti
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couture and cupcakes · 8M ago

spring 2012 rtw: part 5

The ready to wear shows continued in London and my two favorites were Burberry Prorsum and Jonathan Saunders. Burberry Prorsum showed gorgeous mid-calf skirts in deep muted colors with fabulous accents. Loved the platforms, hats and huge bags. Jonathan Saunders also showed mid-calf lengths and platf
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couture and cupcakes · 8M ago

{decorate} the dining room

Our new chandelier was installed in the dining room yesterday and I am in LOVE.  Our previous ceiling fixture was of the boob variety - YUCK. So, we replaced it with this Candice Olson Shelby Chandelier - And here’s what it looks like installed - It’s the perfect size in our little dining room.  Sin
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couture and cupcakes · 8M ago

{style} 2011 emmy awards red carpet

Did you watch the Emmys last night?  I like Jane Lynch but I think they were pretty boring overall.  And maybe I just watch too much Bravo, but I have never heard of some of these shows – Big Bang Theory? What is that about?  And why don’t the actors from Mad Men ever win? [...]
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