Maybe it's because I'm ready for spring, but I'm obsessing over white dresses. When I saw Taylor Swift's music video for The Hunger Games, my love for long, white dresses only increased. Here are a few favorites that I'm longing to see in my closet.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Downton Abbey, I Love You
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For those who have missed the magic of Downton Abbey, here is a short recap. The series follows the Crawley family - the Earl and Countess of Grantham, their three daughters, and their numerous servants. Season One begins with the sinking of the Titanic and the consequent loss of the heir to the Grantham estate. The Crawleys discover that the new heir is a middle class lawyer, Matthew Crawley. The household is divided over whether or not Matthew should be allowed to inherit or if the entail should be fought so that the eldest Crawley girl, Lady Mary, would be allowed to inherit instead. Naturally, there is a romance, rivalry, and betrayal to round out the main storyline of class conflict.
Season One
The long awaited Season Two covers the social upheaval and loss of life due to World War I. This season does descend into the realm of soap operas with some rather sappy and incredible storylines. However, I think this season may be my favorite, but I'll have to wait to see how the season ends before I decide. You can watch the second season online at PBS.org until March 6th. Also, there is a Downton Abbey Wiki!
Season Two
Lady Mary - the elegantly dressed, anti-heroine of the series - is my favorite character, and her tortured relationship with Matthew Crawley is what keeps me tuning in week after week.
Lady Mary. Photo via Pinterest
For more Downton love, check out:
- Downton Abbey Finale Scoop Straight From The Costume Department!
- Uptown Downstairs Abbey Part One and Part Two
- xoJane Downton Abbey Recaps
- Check Out These Nutty ‘Downton Abbey’ Tumblrs
- Documentaries for the Downton Abbey Fan
Have you seen the series? What do you think?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Love List
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Loving...
- Treating myself to a pedicure
- Shopping the JustFabulous Birthday Blowout Sale
- Making crepes for Valentine's Day
- Hearting this denim jacket from Forever 21
- Finding this list of YA books to read if you like The Hunger Games
Listening: Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"
What are you loving this week?
Monday, February 13, 2012
Seize the (Valentine's) Day
Once upon a time, Valentine's Day was an innocent holiday where you passed out 30 cardboard creations to your classmates and were rewarded with various pink and red confections. As you got older, you discovered that the holiday is actually based on the martyrdom of saints and how fitting this is as each year this holiday brings people to their knees in the hopes of the long awaited engagement ring or at the very least dinner at a swanky restaurant with the requisite dozen roses. It's time to return the holiday to the magic it held when you were five and your biggest concern was finding the puffiest red dress you could wear to class.
Eat


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Obviously, you must consume a great deal of chocolate on Valentine's day, but don't let that stop you from indulging in other sweet and simple culinary delights. I've got my eye on the red velvet crepes for tomorrow's breakfast.
Photos via Pinterest
Wear
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What are your plans for Valentine's Day?
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday Haul
JewelMint necklaces
Gifts from my dad
A headband and ring from a new boutique a friend showed me
Recent Amazon purchases
The beginning of my record collection
What sweet things have you discovered lately?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Love List

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Loving...
- Making cake pops
- Working out with the Ballet Beautiful Blast Series
- Doing Charade's 31 Days to Make Your Life Amazing
- Hearting William Shatner's "Ideal Woman"
- Shopping at Whole Foods
Reading: Kiss of Night by Debbie ViguiƩ
Watching: Downton Abbey - Season 2
Listening: Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
What are you loving this week?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Warby Parker
Monday, February 6, 2012
The Home Shopping Network
I admit that sometimes I am guilty of vegging out in front of the TV and watching the Home Shopping Network, so I was highly entertained when I saw this video from Vogue Italia. Wouldn't it be fabulous if you could buy designer clothes this way?
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Love List

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Loving...
- Spending time with family
- Flying first class
- Making an upside-down banana split pie
- Lusting after the Lemon Amour dress by Eva Franco
- Catching up on Once Upon A Time
Reading: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Watching: Downton Abbey - Season 2
Listening: "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele
What are you loving this week?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
I'm Back!

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After an Internet break that felt like an eternity, I am now chained to my computer eager to be swallowed up by the blogosphere once more. Over the last three months, I went on many adventures of an outdoorsy nature, and my appreciation for soap and toilet paper knows no bounds. However, now that I am surrounded by the comforts of home, my head is spinning while I try to catch up on all of the things I missed such as the second season of Downton Abbey and the hundreds of new beauty products that are jumping out at me from magazine ads (the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush has me intrigued). It will probably take a few days before I settle back down into some sort of blogging rhythm, so stay tuned...
Monday, October 17, 2011
A New Adventure
Life is short. Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly,
love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything
that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more
disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.



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It has been over two years since I started The Fashion Planner, which is no small achievement since I had tried blogging before but was never able to stick with it. It has been such a pleasure connecting with people through blogging and discovering people who love fashion and books as much as I do. Sadly, the time has come for me to take a blogging/internet break. A new job means a new adventure but no time for blogging. I'm not going to say much about my new job right now because I'm a bit superstitious and don't want to jinx it (silly, I know), but I am excited about it since this job is completely out of the box for me, and I love living outside of the box.
I hope to manage a few posts around Christmas time, but I may not be able to start blogging again until February. When I return, I hope to revamp this blog a bit, perhaps even switch to WordPress. (I'd love to hear any thoughts on Blogger vs. WordPress.) Even though this will be my last post for a while, I will still be online this week updating Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest.
Thanks for following!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Things i LOVE Thursday
Baking tie-dye cupcakes
When I read I Heart Daily's post about She's the First, I was intrigued by the organization, which sponsors girls’ education in the developing world, helping them be the first in their families to graduate. For a fundraiser, the organization encourages people to hold a Tie-Dye Cupcake Bake-Off. Even though I wont be able to participate in the national bake-off week, I had to try my hand at the cupcakes and share what I had learned about this organization.

Re-reading Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman
I read this biography a few years ago and enjoyed it. The Duchess is based on this book, and while I found the movie beautiful but depressing, the book is simply fascinating. Georgiana's life reads like an eighteenth century soap opera.
Listening to "Under Your Spell" by Desire
I've had this song stuck in my head since I saw Drive.

Wanting some new shades
I am the queen of cheap sunglasses, but for once I would like to splurge on a pair. "The Bowery" is designed by Rebecca Minkoff, which makes me want these even more...

Hearting these pretty shoes
The Stratosphere Mary Janes from BHLDN are just the sort of whimsical touch every outfit deserves.
What are you loving?
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Halloween Costume Ideas
Monday, October 10, 2011
Morning Makeup Routine
My routine does change a bit depending on where I am going that day. I reach for the Balm overshadow for times when I want to draw attention to my eyes. M.A.C. and Limecrime are favorites for when I want to play up my lips with bold colors.
What is your morning makeup routine like?
Any favorite products you use?
Labels:
Beauty,
IFB Project,
Morning Makeup Routine
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Snip, Snip
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