Obsessed Much? Men's Hats for Me.

There are some inexplicable occasions that my online shopping turns into browsing for my boyfriend's next purchase.  More often than not, I end up just reporting to him as to any good findings and that's that.  But, then there are the times that boyfriend shopping turns into me-shopping, which is when I get really giddy because I feel like I'm beating the system!  My latest and greatest find: the Filson Tin Cloth Windfowl Cap.  It's the perfect companion to any frilly, springtime dress, yet could come in very useful for bad hair days.

Happy Monday!

Well, what a surprise--the weekend flew by and now we're back at Monday.  What's in store?  More rain...as if last time wasn't enough!  Let's just say that my Hunters are ready to jump in some really giant puddles.

Things to tackle this week:
- Finish Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I'm a little behind on the HP thing!
- Catch up on my shows--How to Make It in America, Gossip Girl, and No Reservations
- Cook this and this
- Buy a giant flower broach in the same vein as pretty Emerson's above

Enjoy the weather...whatever it may be!  What's on your to-do list this week?  xo

photo via design*sponge (Heavens, that home is ridiculously pretty!)

Gray Anatomy

It's a known fact that graying early is a hereditary thing.  My mom grayed early.  My three older sisters grayed early.  To make a long story short, I've had a few grays here and there since my early years in college and now, I'm not too far from grandma-status.  I have officially found a patch of about 20 growing on the top of my head and it's not getting any better.  Embrace it or cover it?--that is the question.

photo via the sartorialist

Built by Wendy

I think a wise person once said that some things are just better off basic.  Actually...I'm not positive anyone ever said that, but what I do know is that Built by Wendy is on a roll--a big, fat, buttered roll and I'm digging in.

Primary Colors Dress, $113.00
Pinstripe Layer Shirt, $185.00

P.S. Happy St. Patty's Day! Are you wearing your green today?

Weather Woes and Pros

NYC had some pretty ridiculous weather this past weekend.  Nonetheless, I faced the rain head-to-head on Saturday and ventured around the city in search for lesser known vintage/consignment shops.  I was 0-1.  It wasn't until my umbrella turned inside out and flew out of my hands that I decided to call my day quits and head home.  I spent the rest of the day curled up in bed watching 17 Again...which I have to say is actually a really great movie.  Sometimes, you just have to respect rainy days and the duties that come with them.  How do you like to spend your rainy days?

photo via la douleur exquise

Little Mad Men

Mad Men dolls?  So adorable and to a tee that now I am forced to catch up on all the seasons.

via NYTimes

Walk This Way

Definitely loving Alberto Antoniazza's version of rock 'n roll history.  You know, it's really easy like a subway map!  Queen, Aerosmith...I'll take the green line.

Straight Up Dirty

It's Martini Week here in NYC.  Go out and grab a dirty one (my personal favs) or if you're not in the area, make you're own and we can pretend you're here.  Cheers to (almost) the end of the week!

photo via underthewaves' flickr

Donna Wilson for SCP

Neons + western print = madness!  I will happily wrap myself in that blanket, followed by some serious napping on the giant pouf...

Nos Da Poufs, $333
Nos Da Throw, $295

You Are Who You Eat With

I made the trip home for dinner last night to celebrate mine and my big sis' birthdays.  We laughed the night away--telling fun anecdotes and reveling in my mom's cooking.  On nights when we all get together, it's always a nice reminder of how very much my family influences me.  Things like the corned beef hash I randomly crave for breakfast and my obsession with one-star movies from the 80s (Lost Boys, Beaches, et al).  I've decided, I won't change a darn thing.

What funny favorites have you picked up from your family?

photo via Alina Smith