Hump Day Distractions

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Good Hump Day my merry friends! Today is one of those chilly "don't forget that winter is coming" sort of days in NYC and it took a trip to Duane Reade for tights (which I'd opted not to wear this morning) to fully clothe myself for the day (doh!) Wherever you are today, I hope your apparel is sufficient and your Wednesday is speedy.

* What does your drink of choice say about you? (via CupofJo)

* One of the things I look forward to most about having kids is making them look ridiculous.

* These photos are stunning and also delicious (still on a fromage kick over here!) (via CupofJo)

* Is America ready to go green?

* Do I need this blouse? I think I need this blouse.

* And while we're shopping, these shoes.

* So apparently I'm super late to the party and THIS is a viral sensation. What does the fox say?

* Kinda like Sleep No More, but possibly even more amazing? (wish I was headed to LA sometime soon!)

* Remember.

* The season of slow cooking is upon us and THIS looks yum.

* Scotchy Scotch Scotch

* It's a little bit nuts how many of THESE I can relate to.

The Power of the Green Coat.

Hello lovely.

It's jade green with turquoise, yellow and cream satin lining. It prefers collar up and all but the bottom button closed. It makes me feel unique, put together and happy... Pulling my green peacoat out of the closet for the first time each year is one of my favorite parts of winter.

I believe that there are few things more fabulous than the simple joy of finding an article of clothing which makes you feel confident and proud to step out and I know many women (and more than a handful of men) who agree. What's better than those heels that make you strut a little sexier or that suit jacket which makes you feel powerful and confident? While it may seem materialistic to equate a feeling to a piece of clothing, getting dressed can be more than a functional activity without breaking the bank! One of my favorite dresses came from the sale rack of a no-name store!! It isn't the cost or brand that matters for your "it" item, it's how wearing it makes you feel. Everyone deserves an article of clothing that makes you feel like your "best self" no matter what else life is throwing your way. This weekend, I say put on your "green coat" and work it!