FASHION

Anyone Else Scarf Obsessed? Here's Cute Sale One From Nordstrom

I’ll come clean – I have a LOT of scarves.  My scarf collection runs the gamut from gorgeous silk scarves to dress up formal workwear, to oversized warm winter scarves, and dozens of cozy pashminas in most colors of the rainbow.  Scarves are the perfect way to perk up a simple sweater, cardigan, or t-shirt, and can add a touch of color to a neutral outfit.

Here’s a cute scarf – on sale for $31.90 – at Nordstrom.com that caught my eye in my most recent Shop It To Me email.  I’m thinking that I might need to buy this one, do you agree?

EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Events for the Indecisive Bostonian: Kenmore/Fenway Edition

Goodbye 2005 by Amit Gupta from Flickr

Still mulling over where to celebrate the end of 2009? It’s easy to be indecisive in Boston with so many bars and clubs rising to the occasion with festive New Year’s Eve parties. To help narrow the field, here are several bars and clubs with fun celebrations in the Kenmore/Fenway area of Boston.  Over the next few days, articles will be posted spotlighting the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, and more.

To read my full Examiner.com article, please visit: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-21772-Boston-Nightlife-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d23-LastMinute-New-Years-Eve-Events-for-the-Indecisive-Bostonian-KenmoreFenway-Edition

BOSTON

Groupiel0ve Shares Top Holiday Song Picks

Holiday Hotness by GroupieL0ve

I always like to give my parents something slightly personalized with their Christmas presents.  Last year, I gave them Crate & Barrel photo ornaments with sentimental family photos inside.  This year for Christmas, my mother made my job easy by proactively requesting an, “Upbeat holiday mix CD with cover songs by some, new, hip, artists.”  Fair enough.

Instead of doing the work myself, I reached out to GroupieL0ve, a ‘juicy’ Bostonian blogista, and budding music expert, to help me create the perfect holiday music soundtrack.  To my delight, GroupieL0ve was up to the challenge, and uncovered some holiday hidden gems that would have taken me awhile to track down.  Picks on her ‘Holiday Hotness vol. I’ blog entry include tracks by Colbie Caillat, Kenny Chesney, Sean Kingston, and many more.

The newly created GroupieL0ve blog has quickly become my go-to source for all things about Boston’s local music scene.  Written by another savvy local Bostonian, and good friend of mine @Raoooon, she has taken her passion (err obsession) for music and concerts and translated it into something beautiful.  Add to the GroupieL0ve, by visiting: http://www.groupiel0ve.com/

BOSTON

Cute Holiday Ornaments from Crate and Barrel

With Christmas quickly approaching, ornaments make excellent stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or an adornment on the perfectly wrapped present.  Here are a few of my favorite ornaments from Crate and Barrel:

Photo Frame Ornament, $6.95. Develop your own photo for an added touch!

Vintage Glitter Snowflake Ornament, $2.95

Beaded Botanical Ball Ornament, $5.95

Felt Ice Skate Ornament, $3.95

While not all ornaments are available online, the Crate and Barrel on 777 Boylston Street in Boston has an excellent selection of holiday ornaments and present options.  Quite honestly, it’s a great place to go for last-minute present inspiration.  My mother recently got a cute mini fondue set there for a friend for under $20!

FASHION

Nine West Naughty Flat!?

What about a flat is naughty?

Saw the Nine West ‘Naughty Flat’ on sale in my daily Shop It To Me alert.  What about this shoe says naughty!? Haha.  It’s on sale for $49 and comes in a few colors.  If you’re interested in purchasing, click here.