Chevron

It took me several weeks to commit to the thick, horizontal, black and white stripes on this most comfortable sweater dress. Fortunately the peaks and valleys have since softened it for me.

Dress: Target, Bag: Via Spiga, Shoes: Steve Madden

The Air Up There

Being one of the few people who prefers a cold-weather getaway to a warm one, I was elated when I got a chance to sneak off to Lionshead Village in Vail, Colorado last week. Unfortunately I forgot my camera, so the photos I took with my Blackberry will have to do. It was sunny, the sky was clear and the air was clean. I can't wait to go back.

Departures & Arrivals

Good Morning! First of February 2010, already? It seems that the Holidays are farther behind us than a mere five weeks and I'll be the first to admit denial at the very thought of having burned through the first month of the new year so quickly. In any case, I did manage to slip away and rid myself of the funk I was in. *Photos to follow soon*

Late flight last night so I'm working from home today. I have a few things to get caught up on and hope to make it to the dry cleaners, post office and bank before the lunch-hour masses descend so I'd better get moving. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend :)

Focus

I've been feeling a little out of sorts lately, but I'm finding that getting things in order around me actually minimizes the mental clutter and brings a modicum of peace.

Tank: Old Navy, Skirt: Target, Bag: Roxbury 'Obi', Shoes: GUESS

Isn't She Lovely

Audrey. . .Stunning and effortlessly chic in every frame. I'm about to pour a cocktail and settle in to watch the Golden Globe Red Carpet arrivals; I am paritcularly excited about the cast of Mad Men. I'm somewhat obsessed with that series and can't wait to see the gowns and suits selected for this event.

Semantics

It took F-O-R-E-V-E-R and in fact, maybe even too long to make them worth the while, but no matter- I'm enjoying every minute of these thigh-high, over the knee boots. . . whatever. Frankly, if you're 5'5" or under, such as I am-- anything 'Over The Knee' will likely be 'Thigh High', no?

Silk Jumper: Anna Sui for Target, Top: Urban Outfitters, Boots: Colin Stuart/Victorias Secret, Bag: Betsey Johnson 'Cat-Alina Shopper'

Twenty Ten

The first week of the new year has been wonderful; I enjoyed a magnificent dining experience at Upstairs2, heard the voice of a dear friend after months of being away, and confirmed plans to bring a new pup into my home. Hope yours has been pleasant thus far.

Faux Leather Jacket: Target, Dress: Twelve by Twelve, Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Clutch: Abas, Necklace: Kenneth Cole