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Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {7.27.12}

The Ugly Truth by Ann Bauer in this month’s ELLE stood out for some reason, I just had a feeling I should read it. The delicate topic of Ann’s heart-wrenching story raises questions on how we...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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Art Love: Card Board Cities

Getting used to this new blogging schedule, or rather lack thereof has been a little bumpy so please bear with me. As many of you know from personal experience - transitions take some time to get...

Jul 24, 2012 Like

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Prada Menswear: Fall 2012

So, Garrett Hedlund and Jamie Bell are cute and all but in my opinion the true standouts of the Prada Fall 2012 menswear campaign (shot by the brilliant David Sims) are Gary Oldman and Willem...

Jul 18, 2012 Like

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A life In Pictures: The Rose Bowl Flea Market

The Rose Bowl Flea Market was one of those quintessential Southern California events that I’d heard about even before moving to the West coast. The fact that I’ve lived here 4 years and never...

Jul 16, 2012 Like

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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes…

As some of you may have noticed, I’ve been a little MIA lately. The reason for my scaling back is kind of a good one. No, make that a GREAT one. This week I started my new job as an associate...

Jul 11, 2012 Like

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A weekend insta-captured

Whenever we are blessed with such a picture-perfect weekend (which is pretty often here in Southern Cali) I get extremely snap-happy. The weekend was spent doing a little bit of everything but...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {7.6.12}

I cannot express how thrilled I was when I saw the front page of last week’s Sunday Styles section. Right there, front and center, was my ultimate girl crush – Ulyana Sergeenko. Ulyana is a...

Jul 6, 2012 Like

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Stars and Stripes

Well, it’s the 4th of July. I can’t believe the lightning speed with which this year is zipping by. Never one to miss put on an opportunity to theme dress, the fourth is MY kind of holiday. I...

Jul 4, 2012 Like

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The girl behind Gift Shop Brooklyn + Giveaway!

From the moment I laid eyes on them, I’ve been OBSESSED with the whimsical creations of the lovely Annie, mastermind and creative force behind Gift Shop Brooklyn. The fact that all the clutches,...

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Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {6.28.12}

The biggest, and unfortunately saddest news this week was the passing of writer, producer, director Nora Ephron. I haven’t read any of her books, although I’m planning on diving into I Remember...

Jun 29, 2012 Like

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Extra chewy Rocky Road cookies

I’ve been on a major ice-cream kick lately. I blame the fact that we live in dangerously close proximity to Sweet Rose Creamery in Brentwood. Anyone who has ever been can relate, unless you hate...

Jun 28, 2012 Like

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10 Greatest Books of All Time…

According to TIME magazine that is. I’m not sure how I feel about top ten lists, especially when it comes to literature. Every couple of years I decide that I need to brush up on “the classics” –...

Jun 27, 2012 Like

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As I mentioned on Friday, the husband and I are on a much-needed mini-vacation to celebrate our anniversary. These opportunities to just relax don’t come often so I’m taking full advantage. I’ll be...

Jun 25, 2012 Like

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Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {6.22.12}

I had so much fun putting together last Friday’s Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces together that I think I might just make it a weekly thing. What do you guys think? This weekend the hubs and...

Jun 22, 2012 Like

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Breakfast of champions

I usually do recipe posts on Thursdays but this week slaving over a hot stove simply wasn’t on the agenda. In fact, this is the first week in a long time that I haven’t cooked at all. I try to make...

Jun 21, 2012 Like

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Tina Hellberg: Color combinations

Before I get to today’s post – I’m over on Julie’s Blog today sharing a cause that is near and dear to my heart for her If Bloggers Ruled The World series. And while you’re there, look around –...

Jun 20, 2012 Like

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Having a moment: Red, white and blue

Resort season street style looks are always more mellow than the extravagantly lavish Spring and Fall shows. Since the Resort collections are presented smack in the middle of Summer and aren’t as...

Jun 19, 2012 Like

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Ta-da!

Well, all the main changes for the blog design update are done! We are still working on tweaking a few details here and there but otherwise this is the new TFW home, what do you guys think?? I...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Weekend Reading + a few bits and pieces

First and foremost - I wanted to share an article I read in last week’s New York Times Magazine, Jane Jacobs vs Marc Jacobs written by Adam Davidson. The author takes a trip back to his childhood...

Jun 15, 2012 Like

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Feta and couscous salad + pomegranite

For this week’s recipe post I really wanted to utilize more fresh herbs from my little indoor garden. I used the basil in this recipe as well as this one and this one – basil is awesome, especially...

Jun 14, 2012 Like

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Resort 2013: Stella McCartney’s Carnival

Every season, with every new collection it feels like we get a rare glimpse into the future. Well in the case of the Stella McCartney Resort 2013 collection, the future is looking festive and...

Jun 13, 2012 Like

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Then + Now: Crochet

This amazing weather we are having seems to be inspiring me lately so I’m going with the flow and letting my muse direct me. Sunshine goes hand in hand with beach days and beach days go hand in...

Jun 12, 2012 Like

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A Weekend Insta-captured

So in the last month or so I’ve developed a very real Instagram obsession (you can follow @theforgetfulwife if you like). I can’t always lug around my clunky camera and to be honest all those nifty...

Jun 11, 2012 Like

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A Life in Pictures: A walk through Brooklyn with (extra)ordinary wonders

I am so excited to introduce TFW’s very first guest blogger! I’ve been in love with Becca’s blog (extra)ordinary wonders from day one. In addition to her beautifully put together fashion and life...

Jun 8, 2012 Like

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Inspiration: Marbling

A little business before we get to the pretty stuff: Have you guys heard of Alt Channel? I’m sure that those of you in the blogging community are probably well aware of Alt Design Summit- which I’m...

Jun 7, 2012 Like

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Phyllo dough margherita pizza

As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, my first pizza making experience was a big bust. I was on a high from a recent culinary victory and thought it would be a great idea to volunteer myself to supply...

Jun 6, 2012 Like

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Literary chic

“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” -Ernest Hemingway I stole this quote off the Out of Print Clothing website which is very appropriate, considering the ways in which reading books is...

Jun 5, 2012 Like

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Art meets Fashion: Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

Nothing reinvigorates my love for fashion like a good artist/designer collaboration. Louis Vuitton has been partnering with contemporary artists like Stephen Sprouce and Takashi Murakami for some...

Jun 4, 2012 Like

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A life in pictures: Clementine & Noodle

Clementine and Noodle are our two dogs. They are both rescues and they are my family. The husband and I joke that they are our daughters…ok half-joke. Anyone who has ever loved and been loved by a...

Jun 1, 2012 Like

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The Forgetful Wife

Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {7.27.12}

Art Love: Card Board Cities

Prada Menswear: Fall 2012

A life In Pictures: The Rose Bowl Flea Market

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes…

A weekend insta-captured

Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {7.6.12}

Stars and Stripes

The girl behind Gift Shop Brooklyn + Giveaway!

Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {6.28.12}

Extra chewy Rocky Road cookies

10 Greatest Books of All Time…

Playing hooky…

Weekend reading + a few bits and pieces {6.22.12}

Breakfast of champions

Tina Hellberg: Color combinations

Having a moment: Red, white and blue

Ta-da!

Weekend Reading + a few bits and pieces

Feta and couscous salad + pomegranite

Resort 2013: Stella McCartney’s Carnival

Then + Now: Crochet

A Weekend Insta-captured

A Life in Pictures: A walk through Brooklyn with (extra)ordinary wonders

Inspiration: Marbling

Phyllo dough margherita pizza

Literary chic

Art meets Fashion: Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

A life in pictures: Clementine & Noodle

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