This past weekend I finally visited Madison. Since coming to college I have been hearing about it nonstop from friends who go to school there and from my Wisconsinite roommates. I have to say, it was really cute! It had a slightly Uptown-esque feel to it with lots of unique restaurants and shops. Whilst in Madison I visited a few Friends:
It was so great to see where they've been living and catch up!

While I did visit Friends, I have to be honest...this weekend was packed, packed I tell you, with Food. I feel like all I did all weekend was eat! Some of the highlights were: brioche french toast from Marigold in Madison, a home-cooked breakfast of waffles, bacon and hash-browns aaaaand:
 Flour-less cake from Bluephies in Madison!
All in all, a wonderful weekend! There's just something about going away that makes you love home that much more, so it's great to be back. Let's hope this week flys by to Spring Break!

On a side note...how wonderful was SNL last night?! I cannot get enough of JT right now! Can't wait for Justin Timberweek on Late Night.

Spring is in full swing at Target right now, which means my innate crave to shop is kicking in. Just thought I'd post about a few horrible, and lovely, things I've noticed in stores recently.

Here we have baroque hammer pants. I kid you not, that's what these are:
They even come in slimming black...check out that elastic waistband:

It's bad enough they've made graphic sweaters, but now graphic sweater tank tops? This must be put to an end.

On another note, the 1960's are reappearing:

Speaking of the '60's, Banana Republic has launched another limited edition Mad Men line. Here are a few things I've got my eye on for after Easter...

What's new, you ask? Not a whole lot of excitement to report in the midst of this awful winter weather. So I've decided to take it upon myself to create new things in my life (mostly Fashion related). As I said before, I am trying to beat the winter blues with new outfits. On a tangent, I tried some new accessories and hair styles.

I tried a new hairstyle, well not really new, but new to me since cutting my hair! I tried a top knot and it finally all fits (with about seven bobby pins), but nonetheless exciting.

Also, I bought a purple lipstick a few months ago that I've never really tried (yes, that's right, purple). I bought it hoping it would be a nice plum color, but alas it turned out to be slightly Katy Perry-esque. So last night I put that on for a bit of fun.
I kind of like it...though it makes me long for sunnier days.

Not necessarily new, but new this year, I had a fleeting glimpse of spring over the weekend when I was able to wear flats.
Well that was a fast bit of fun...now I'm stuck with these:
Here's hoping for warmer weather!

I spent part of my day today studying for one of multiple midterms in the coming week at Caribou. One thing I love about Caribou: their cups. Their cups inspired me to make a list (my favorite!) of my favorite things in life/life's simple pleasures:

1. Taking an uninterrupted nap.
2. Running errands alone.
3. Walking through a puddle with no hesitation because you're wearing rain boots.
4. Doing something special for the ones you love.
5. Being told, "I'm proud of you."
6. Smells that bring back fond memories.
7. Trying your hand at family recipes.
8. Compliments, giving or receiving.
9. Being in love.
10. Singing in the car.
11. Closing your eyes and feeling the sun.
12. Strolling through Target.
13. Being excited to go home and read.
14. Taking your hair down/unpinning your hair.
15. Doing homework somewhere other than your desk.
16. Trying new hair or beauty products.
17. A fresh coat of nail polish.
18. When your dog greets you with enthusiasm at the door.
19. Getting mail.
20. Talking to your mom. She somehow makes everything better.

I try to never forget how simply wonderful my life is.