wear: Kayce Hughes

The lovely College Prepster is doing a Kayce Hughes giveaway! Check it out here.

Wear: Red!

As a cardiac RN, I see the challenges faced by women with heart disease every day. So, just in case your calender wasn't already marked...

Go Red for Women on Friday, February 4^th

and get CAUGHT during National Wear Red Day!

Mark your calendars!

Everyone can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red on Friday, February 4^th.

In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) faced a challenge. Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the AHA created Go Red For Women – a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.

So come on, go ahead...and wear red on Friday show your support of Go Red for Women on National Wear Red Day 2011!

wear: From War to Peace

Above: my new "peace bronze" necklace from From War to Peace. From War to Peace is an awesome company that recycles disarmed nuclear missile systems into beautiful jewelry which proclaims their message of peace (in many different shapes and styles). From the website:

We recycle copper from disarmed nuclear missile systems to create Peace Bronze, the most precious metal in our world. We use it to make glorious art and jewelry for those who share our commitment to a world without war.

From War to Peace is a green company. We recycle everything, making the old newly useful. Our silver- and gold-plated pieces are created entirely from recycled metals. Our printed paper is all recycled. All plastics we use are biodegradable. Our Peace Bronze itself is recycled from missile system cabling. Even the server hosting our website uses solar technology to power its computers.

From War to Peace is a uniquely American company. The copper we use was originally mined in Montana, then used in the Midwest as wiring in nuclear missile systems before being disarmed. After recovering the copper, the Peace Bronze is made for us at a California foundry. We use casting foundries in New Mexico & CA for our casting. Local artisans turn it into jewelry and art objects here in the U.S.A.

From War to Peace is a giving company. We donate 20 percent of all FWTP profit to deserving peace and social justice organizations in the U.S.A. and around the world.

My sister and I exchanged peace bronze necklaces for Christmas this year, and I wear mine to work every day. I love supporting such an innovative and socially conscious company (plus the craftsmanship is truly superb). How often does what we wear align with or support our values?

P.S. I first found out about From War to Peace from Katie Armour last November!

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I interrupt our regularly schedule programming for a brief announcement.

Ladies, after searching high and low, I've finally found them:

Well made, well fitting, wide wale cords. For women.

Wideleg Cords, $88, by Boden.

wear!

rainy wednesday by makingstuff featuring gold jewelry

Today was a yucky rainy day in Virginia, and I had errands to run after a morning of new grad nursing classes at the hospital. At least I finally had a good excuse to bring out my Helly Hansen jacket and Bean boots!

What are your rainy day essentials?

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While I wouldn't turn down a crisp new waxed cotton Barbour jacket if you gave it to me (just so you know), my cold weather gear of choice this year is the L. L. Bean Adirondack Insulated Barn Coat. I have loved all of my L. L. Bean purchases over the years; in my opinion, they are a company that consistently turns out timeless products that demonstrate how quality, style, and value can still come in one great package.

And (not that it matters)...celebrities who agree:

Alexa Chung





Lilly Allen


Muffy Aldrich

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Although I had to work the day before, the day of, and the day after Halloween, T & I did get to go out the weekend before for a costume party + bonfire at a friend's house. Although we'd been toying with some other ideas, at the last minute T had a burst of inspiration: we went as each other (complete with a $10 Target engagement ring for him). What do you think?