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sock it to me

how great are these fleece-lined socks for achieving the same effect as the over-the-knee boot trend without investing in a whole new pair of boots?
wear them with your black pumps and you've achieved precisely the same look (plus added warmth!) for practically nothing! these have been going in and out of stock on shopbop so i have a feeling i'm not the only one who thinks these are a genius idea.
i love the way rumi from blogworld favorite fashiontoast styled hers with fierce jessica simpson platform sandals. what a great way to reinterpret the same heels you wear day in and day out! i love the over-the-knee boots i ordered but they kill my feet — wouldn't these fleece-y thigh highs be a cozy substitute?

desk du jour

happy monday! i hope you all had a wonderful weekend. amsterdam was amazing! it's such a beautiful little city and so unlike any other place i've been. i'll be updating my study abroad blog later in the day so stay tuned for pictures and anecdotes from our travels! without further ado, here's some desk du jour eye candy to start your week off right.
i love the framed posters in this studio office. the warm colors in the art offset the industrial quality of the chair, the lamp, and the shelving quite nicely, don't you think?

guess where i'm going!

friday is here! can you guess where i'm off to this weekend?
it's amsterdam! i have no idea what to expect (although the weather forecast is a little chilly) but i'm so excited! michael and i arrive tonight so we'll have two full days in the city before leaving on monday. have you ever been? what do we have to see? i hope you all have a happy weekend and i'll see you back here next week!