Wednesday Roundup + Awards

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Happy Wednesday, everyone!

I feel like since going on vacation last week that I've completely fallen behind in keeping up everything. Don't you just hate that feeling?! So, today I decided to do a round up post and try to get everything back in order. Here's hoping it actually works!

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1. Blog Love

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First of all, I have two awards to pass along to some very deserving ladies. These are long, long overdue and I do hope that you'll be gracious enough to accept them and pass them on in a much more timely manner ;)

The first award I want to bestow is the Stylish Blogger award, given to me by Lavender & Lilies and The Pink Zebra. Thank you ladies so, so much!

Tatiana at Love, Life, Lace

Poppy at Project Gadabout

Lindsey at Be Pretty

Mal & Criss

Casie at Whipped Style

The Ooh La Frou Frou Girls

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The second award came from my sweet Kori at Blonde Episodes. She creates the most lovely awards and this is one she gave me a while back. I'm passing it on to some new (to me) blogs that I'm completely smitten with!

Alison at Long Distance Loving

Lauren at Midwestern Chic

Patterson at Pretty Stuff

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2. Blog of the Week

(Images via Atlantic-Pacific)

Atlantic-Pacific is a fabulous fashion blog that I discovered thanks to my friend Caitlin. Blair has the most fantastic sense of style and will inspire your everyday looks with the first click over to her blog. She's so stylish, in fact, that Miss Inslee just created a beautiful series of drawings inspired by her unique style (seen above).
Cheers to you Miss Blair! xo

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3. Links that I'm Loving

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Over the past couple weeks I've discovered some new sites, blogs, and tumblrs that I just have to share with you- I would feel completely guilty not to!

The Beauty Department

Glitter Guide

Matchbook Mag's Daily Spark

The Coveteur

Luella and June

Vogue and Coffee

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4. Novel Release Blog Party

(via Kori's author page; artwork by Inslee Haynes)

Finally, I would like to share some wonderful news with you all. Kori from Blonde Episodes is celebrating the release of her first novel, Murder on the Boulevard, on Friday! Daphne and I decided to host a Blog Release Party for her. I will provide the amazon link to purchase the EBook on Friday. All you have to do is grab the button below and add it to your post on Friday! We may even have a link up, too!

Please join us in sending well-wishes to Kori for boundless success!

(Button created by me via Picnik)

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Have a beautiful day, everyone!

XoXo, Gossip Girl

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It's been a long wait the last couple months, but as of tonight spring has sprung on the Upper East Side, and we're catching back up with our favorite socialites! There is nothing I despise more than my favorite shows going on hiatus- Gossip Girl is no exception to the rule. From all indication the last five episodes of the season are going to be ones you do not want to miss. Blair engaged?! Can it be?!

Thoughts on what's going to happen?! Please share!

Cheers, fellow GG lovers!

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(Header image from Midwestern Chic Blog)

Finally, I want to introduce you to my blog of the week. Everyone, meet Lauren Grace of Midwestern Chic! Lauren left a comment on my blog a couple weeks ago and upon clicking over to visit her, I was greeted by the most stylish and chic posts I ever did see! I love the way Lauren organizes and writes her blog, not to mention she has quite the eye for detail. Please visit her and adore her like I do! She also has a tumblr that will have you hooked from the first click.
Hugs to you, Lauren! xo

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Happy Gossip Girl Monday, sweet friends!

XoXo

Week in Review: New Happenings

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 (Images via 1, 2; button designed by me, button image found via pinterest)

Welcome, Friday, so nice to see you again!

I hope you all have had a fantastic week and you're gearing up for a weekend full of all the things you love. As you know, I usually devote my Friday post to doing a review of the week that's just passed and the things that brought me incredible happiness and inspiration. I've decided to streamline my Friday review and focus on a top five. I like lists. You like lists. It's a match made in heaven.

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Favorites February 7-February 11

Post: Lindsey Regan Thorne, My Gay Best Friend

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Photo: Penelope Cruz via A Luxe Life

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Link: The Glitter Guide

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Shopping Find: Inslee Haynes Design

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Random lovely: New York Fashion Week kicked off yesterday!

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Another feature that I'm adding to Friday posts is a blog of the week, well, actually a blog of the next week. It's very simple- I will announce my pick in Friday's post and display their button on my sidebar for the next week. I love getting the word out about blogs I love, and I think this is a great way to do just that!

Without further adieu this week's pick is Annemarie from Brunch at Saks!

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Happy Friday, sweet friends!

Cheers to blog friendships, happy things, and 5 o'clock!

Glee Cast- "Pretty Young Thing"