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Wear-to-Work: 09/25/12

September 25, 2012 by Renee Claire

Budget Finds: Merona Polka Dot Top, Turquoise Sweater, Talbots Black Ponte

Three quirky pieces I bought & love:

Petite Signature Fit Gigi Double-Weave Ankle Pant, $99, Talbots.
Merona Cardigan in Jazzy Turquoise, $20, & Merona Gathered Neck Polka Dot Top, $10.

Design Blast: 08/09/12

August 9, 2012 by Renee Claire

Some eye-popping design finds for Thursday:

Hot pink bubble felted wool by Ellen.
“Disappearance,” work & photo by Atsum Izumi {via This Is Paper}.
Paper flower lamp by Sachie Muramatsu.
Goldfish bag by Atelier Iwakiri.
Marimo/moss balls, via Pinterest.

Polka Dot Love: Shoes

July 24, 2012 by Renee Claire

polka dot shoes high low

Love these dizzy dot shoes:

Elizabeth & James “Stela” Pumps, $260 (sale), at Piperlime.
Women’s Printed Flats in Leopard White, $25.00 from Old Navy
Not pictured: Vince Camuto’s Kain 2 pumps, $99.00 at Piperlime.

WordPress, Polka Dots, & a Bialetti Moka Pot

January 9, 2012 by Renee Claire

Above: WordPress.org; Old Navy polka dot sweater; Bialetti 3-cup moka pot.

Hi everyone! Hope 2012 is treating you well (or at least better than 2011, my goodness). Here are some things I’m liking right now, and think you might too:

First, I broke down & bought the Old Navy polka dot sweater that’s been featured all over blogs & Pinterest. I haven’t received it yet, but I’ll post a mini-review when it arrives. So cute.

UPDATE: I returned the sweater. It’s cute in person, and good quality for Old Navy, but the print makes you look significantly wider/bigger up top. I’m short & curvy, so this just wasn’t the look for me. Two bloggers who make it look good, though: Mix & Match Fashion & Petite Little Girl.

Second, I recently discovered moka pot coffee, aka “espresso for poor people.” Of course, it’s not real espresso, but it’s still intense and good. I’m using a Bialetti 3-cup moka pot & Lavazza espresso ground coffee.

Finally, I’m currently setting up self-hosted WordPress sites for several clients. In doing so, I’ve realized that I’m ready to transfer my blogs to WordPress. Typepad has been great all these years, but I need something more customizable & functional. I want jQuery slideshows and responsive site design like everybody else!

What are you guys currently enjoying?

Fashion Finds: Kenzo Spring 2011 & Tsumori Chisato Tights

November 7, 2011 by Renee Claire

Credits from left: Outfit detail from Kenzo’s Spring 2011 runway show, photo by Elle Magazine; Tsumori Chisato tights (sold out), photo from Koshka.