Thursday, October 21, 2010

Retail Therapy

Oh yes I need it! I was yesterday at a meeting for 4 hours talking about next years South Beach Wine and Food Festival... can't wait to tell all of you everything about it but for now I've got to work on it with a hugely talented team. Additionally, my computer is at the computer spa" since yesterday and I'm making this post on another one but i'll be picking it up today fully upgraded.



I want to add some sparkle to my wardrobe so I guess some sequined and bejweled pieces will add it without making me look like a disco ball. Of course a dress is always welcome especially one with some feminine details along with some killer shoes and handbag


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Finally you're never complete, matter the occasion, without the perfect fragrance. I love to go perfume shopping but have to be very careful because I always end up with my allergies attacking me with all their furry.

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Today's question is: which is your sweetener of choice? Thanks for all your responses so far... very illuminating!

Have a fantastic day and see you back tomorrow from my computer!
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Beautiful wardrobe inspiration! I love, love that cardigan with casual sparkle. I needed some retail therapy too and to satisfy my craving, I went on a Ross binge today before work...always walk out happier =) As for sweetener, I've sworn of artificial sweetener and am back to using real sugar because I got a little scared of hearing about all the chemicals in artificial sweetener =/ Now I just need to work on actually not using so much real sugar!

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  2. Life love, clutter and other beautiful things.October 21, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Gorgeous choices!!!

    I choose raw sugar, or depending on the dish, fruit sometimes can add natural sweetness eg strawberries, grapes etc

    xox

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  3. CarolineOctober 21, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Oh I need it as well!! Very very long day today. I have the perfect wool sweater in mind and I might just have to go get it ... thanks to this lovely post! Cheers! xo

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  4. Elisa @ Globetrotting in HeelsOctober 21, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    I love that sequins and sparkle are not acceptable daywear material :-) Love the dress, too! Nice picks!

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  5. Clare BOctober 21, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    I like apple juice in my muffins, honey in my chai but I'm a white sugar girl if my coffes too bitter. Thankfully it rarely is.

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  6. Poppies and SunshineOctober 21, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    I love that sweater in the first image!
    And I don't like sweetener at all. If I had to choose it would be pure cain sugar, but I really don't like sweetening anything like coffee or tea!

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  7. SusanOctober 21, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    lovely picks!
    I use sweetener tablets, which are not really good, I know... but I do not consume sugar.
    xoxo

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  8. Sara Lee BentleyOctober 21, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    I love sequins in small doses and paired with more rugged, earthier items! My sweetener of choice is honey -- in everything or plain on a spoon... yummy!

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  9. anitaOctober 21, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    i've been off sugar for over a month now.
    if i sweeten tea, i use honey. other than that - nothing.
    that being said, i don't like the fake sweeteners at all. i just don't think they taste good.

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  10. StephanieOctober 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Great finds!! My sweetener of choice? I'm trying to live sweetener free, but if I do have anything, I have real sugar. Better a little of the real than a ton of fake. But I haven't had any in weeks. It's an occasional thing. (Having one of those sweet teeth where one bite leads to ten, I'm abstaining in the hope of losing weight!)

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  11. MrsFordOctober 21, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    yes please, i will take one pair of shiny black patent leather mary janes, size 9.5. k, thnx :)

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  12. BrandiOctober 21, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    That red dress is a knockout. And the black shoes with it? Definitely.
    That's so cool you get to be part of the South Beach Food & Wine Festival -- I'm looking forward to hearing more about it.
    As for sweetners, I use sugar if I really need something. The type of sugar (brown, white, or turbinado) depends on what I'm eating. Usually for oatmeal, I got with brown sugar. And if I'm having yogurt, honey is my choice sweetner.

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  13. Staley McOctober 21, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Fun picks! I love that necklace!

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  14. Tiffany KadaniOctober 21, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I cannot wait to hear more about this event! I love all these picks!

    My favorite sweetener is honey. You are talking about any kind of sweetener, right?

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  15. kOctober 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    that first cardigan is wayyy cute

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  16. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Loving that red dress! Fresh products are so lovely... I could buy everything.

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  17. JudeOctober 21, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Your picks are so amazing! I love them all (and a big fan of Fresh and Via Spiga shoes :)). Thanks also for the awesome list you always have. I cannot wait to hear about this event!
    For sweeteners, my favorite is honey - the organic and raw ones especially :)

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  18. Rhiannon BosseOctober 21, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Great picks here! I love that necklace with a little sparkle to it :) That red shirt dress is perfectly adorable as well. Hope you love your new computer once you pick it up!! Wheee! xo

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  19. erika soroccoOctober 21, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Ooh, we are so alike! I too am seeking out sequins to add a bit of sparkle to my daily style!

    And my sweetner of choice is Splenda, I believe. I just know that it has a yellow packet. :P

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  20. jeanette from everton terraceOctober 21, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I want to say agave syrup because it's in my cupboard and I know it's a wiser choice but truthfully I reach for the turbinado more often than not.

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  21. A Crimson KissOctober 21, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Retail therapy indeed-sounds like this week is just as hectic as the last!

    As for sweeteners, I must confess that it depends on what I'm sweetening! I prefer agave in cocktails and savory dishes that require a little sweet, honey for most teas and the classic white sugar for English breakfast tea. We don't have any artificial sweeteners in the house, though-I just won't have it!

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  22. LinnOctober 21, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Hi girl:)
    The bag was gorgeous...

    Have a great evening, and i am glad to "meet" you:)

    SP

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  23. The Breakfast LoverOctober 21, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Sparkle things always makes your outfit nice!

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  24. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONOctober 21, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    That red dress is just so stunning!! :)SarahD

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  25. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    That red dress is super pretty! great holiday dress

    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  26. this free birdOctober 21, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Okay. Sweetener of choice: agave

    And sequins. hehe

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  27. Wander.LustOctober 21, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    i love the necklace, perfect to glam up any outfit! and the shoes are killer. As far as sweeteners I am not big on sweeteners (not in my coffee, or lemonade) but if i use a sweetener i usually go for brown sugar.

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  28. Leeann @ Join the GossipOctober 22, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    That cardigan is amazing!!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    That necklace is beautiful!

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  30. Caroline HancoxOctober 22, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Ha Ha 'computer spa' how funny! I just wanted to say thank you for the lovely comment you left about my photo over on Slow Lane Notes, I thought I would come over hear and check out your blog, you can consider yourself followed!

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  31. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 22, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Retail therapy always helps! I'm in need of some myself. I'm just loving that Reiss clutch. It's fabulous!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, sweetie xoxo

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  32. style-hausOctober 22, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    the fur trim bag is incredible...perfect for winter.

    http://style-haus.blogspot.com

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  33. Whitney DavisOctober 23, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    You can NEVER have too much sparkle. I absolutely love the first sweater you posted from J. Crew. To-die-for!

    http://joyisstyle.blogspot.com

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  34. Closet FashionistaOctober 24, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Oooooh great buys!!! I love it all :D :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  35. UnknownOctober 24, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I'd be perfectly happy working on my retail therapy in NYC right now. How I wish....

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  36. Oh to Be a MuseOctober 24, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    very creative and pretty necklace!

    http://ohtobeamuse.com

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  37. STYLE'NOctober 24, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Love that sequin cardigan and that fun bold red dress!

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