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desk du jour

i don't particularly care for the actual desk here (in fact, i think i hate it) but i love the drawing on the opposite wall, the hodgepodge of colors (kelly green lamp, hot pink and yellow pencil cups, teal and lime green containers...), and the fact that they all work in this otherwise neutral environment.

Style Icon {Kate Bosworth}

this blue-and-brown-eyed beauty has killer street style and an enviable track record on the red carpet to boot. dressed up or dressed down, kate bosworth is definitely one to watch.
au naturel in calvin klein.
accessorizing her alexander wang mini with red lips and leopard print heels.
a neutral number from rodarte.
stealing the show in alexander mcqueen.
keeping it casual in calvin klein. (but could somebody fix her ankle strap?!)
straying from her neutral tendencies in hot pink preen.
backless in gucci.
an easily duplicated casual look: aviators, black peacoat, neutral bucket bag, skinny jeans, pointed flats.
a crossbody bag and sky-high wedges make a simple t-shirt and jeans combo something special.
classically chic in a white skirt suit and black pumps.
a signature kate look: straight blond hair, natural makeup, a khaki short suit by chloƩ, and great shoes (same ones as two photos above!).

bring it on

forecast: cold and wet.

schoolwork: two assignments, two papers, and two presentations.

upcoming weekend: paris!

the knowledge that i will be spending an extended valentine's day weekend in paris with my boyfriend is about the only thing getting me through this week. that and the promise of a little caffeine to get me through...
because after all the work is finished, there is this:
and this:
and this:
ok, perhaps not so photoshopped, but a very pretty paris nonetheless. what are your valentine's day plans?