kelly anne fitzpatrick

A Few of my Favorite Things

A Sparkling Winter

As we here in Florida are getting freezing temps, I can't help but ponder a few of my favorite things for winter. 
I just got "Give Me Moor!" from OPI and it is a-maz-ing. It's a super deep purple. And, I would like to add, it's been two days now and hasn't chipped :). Check it out at: OPI.com
Ankle bootie meets oxford in this fabulous pair of shoes. Is it love? It just may be.
Not that it has anything to do with fashion or the season but as I'm considering moving into my first apartment that is all mine to decorate (please God, let me get a job) I am having a serious fixation on home decor. I absolutely adore the blog Young House Love


And what am I looking forward to? I was absolutely ga-ga over Tory Burch's Spring Ready to Wear collection. The colors and rich textures are so, so me. 


Summer Lovin'!

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As exams come to a close and the weather in Miami gets unbearably hot, I begin to realize...it's summer! All I can think of is Cape Cod and all that comes with it--yes, I mean beaches, bikinis, baseball, my insane family and PREPPINESS! If espadrilles, white linen pants, and fun flirty colors don't say summer, I don't know what does. In an effort to resist the urge to go out and splurge I stayed in an surfed some of my favorite summer stores...

J. Crew: their colorful chino shorts are a summer staple and I love them in watermelon! http://bit.ly/czstnSweeblylink_new_window

Banana Republic: Perfect for the beach with sandals or the sidewalk with wedges, this dress looks undeniably comfy. http://bit.ly/9PMAWC


Vineyard Vines: What summer wardrobe is complete without Vineyard Vines? This straw clutch features the trademark whale but in an understated way.http://bit.ly/9MlYja


Nordstrom (for every season, right?): This Naya sandal has a light color and design that makes it a perfect pair for white hot summer colors, plus it's eco-friendly! http://bit.ly/9BEoy9

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Lake near Dachstein in the Alps
Check out Mangrove Literary Journal: 
http://www.as.miami.edu/mangrove/
I am obsessed with Pandora! I know its old news, but if you haven't used it before, try it now and check out an explanation of the Music Genome Project on Wiki, which selects the music you listen to. 

President Obama jokes AND discusses journalists....love it!

“I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others but give them life, and not only life, but that great consciousness of life."--Jack Kerouac