three photos that make me glad i didn't cut my hair

i have been going through a hair dilemma.  i have been thinking about going a little shorter (like this or even this) but then this past week i saw three photos that made me so glad i still have my long golden locks. i also realized i need to do more than wear it in a messy bun. how do you do your 'do?

 

top image, via here

middle image, via here

bottom image, via here

 

happy halloween!

happy halloween style cuddlers! 

who is going trick or treating?

stay safe out there! xo xo

image via here

beat cabin fever! 9 things to do in hurricane sandy

stay safe, stay inside! looking for things to do during the storm? here's my list of things to do to ride it out!

01 snuggle in some slippers, and these minnetonka's are just the ticket.

02 this boyfriend fit shirt by madewell is possibly the softest chambray ever.

03 write snail mail! and how adorable are these stamps to create some fun stationery of your own? (via i heart luxe)

04 watch a favorite old movie on netflix - his girl friday is streaming on netflix. it's one of my favorites. the dialogue is snappy and the wit is sharp. i love it.

05 bake cookies! nothing beats a classic chocolate chip. when i make chocolate chip cookies i typically stick to the nestle tollhouse recipe on the packet but this jacques torress recipe sounds amazing. (image via grace's sweet life, who tested the recipe)

06 give yourself the perfect mani! i've been an essie girl over the past few years. new york nail salons got me hooked! but this set of winter hues from julep look stunning that i think i am going to have to give them a try. (via sephora) or, try some nail art! hello giggles has a pretty decent collection of nail art reader submissions for inspiration.

07 read a book cover to cover and that's easy to do with rookie's yearbook. this girl is definitely one of the coolest people ever. speaking of, have you seen this election video that leslie gore, tavi, and a bunch of other rad ladies put together? i wish i had submitted something but hey there's still time! so here's idea number 7B:  record your own and upload it to youtube with the hashtag #youdontownme (via tennessee thomas)

08 catch up on favorite blogs or discover some new ones. many bloggers list the blogs they love reading on their site.  you can see my list to the right, just scroll down and look under "blog love"! i've added a new one to the list - a piece of toast, run by two sisters out of dallas, tx. and hurricane sandy is the perfect excuse to read through the archives.

09 do a a diy project. get inspiration from these amazing bloggers: honestly wtf, i spy diy, ps i made this, stripes & sequins and designlovefest. i've got a ton of embroidery thread that i can't wait to do something with. (image via honestly wtf's post on diy friendship bracelets)

what are you doing to ride out the storm?

& stay safe style cuddlers xo

autumn in new york

it's true what they say about autumn in new york... the city is beautiful this time of year.  the light is golden, the mornings are crisp and there is a buzz of making life happen. the holidays are around the corner and everyone is rushing to get things done before the madness. i love it. here are my picks to add some new york style to your outfits this fall, whether you are in city or not.

01 madewell city block story teller scarf

02 topshop flower box earrings (a little bit audrey hepburn a la breakfast at tiffany's-esque)

03 max & chloe new york skyline bangle

04 i heart nyc, and i also heart topshop's heart leather cutout gloves.

05 i just finished the rules of civility, set in new york city in the 1930s, early '40s. i couldn't put it down! have you read it?

06 han kjobenhavn timeless eyeglasses

you are my cup of tea

if you know me (& my family), we are potty about pots of tea. we love any excuse for "a cuppa" and seeing these makes me want to put the kettle on asap (especially if it's this giant strawberry one!!) and throw a little tea party of my own...

from top to bottom: 

copco strawberry tea kettle 

martha stewart scone recipe (and there's 21, yes 21, different scone recipes to choose from)

modcloth paw me a cup of tea set

trusted pg tips 

modcloth swell mornings mug

nishe star and checker tea dress

ted baker bracelet