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An everyday bag for me is not necessary black and I'm thinking, why not wear green or red one? Brake the rules! A drop of color is great for an everyday look. Nicely crafted, functional and bold colors are the main things I take into consideration when I choose a bag; that and the fact that it should go with almost everything for daily routine.

                                                              Coat: Forever 21/ another great version here
                                                              Pants: H&M/ similar here
                                                              Ankle boots: Sam Edelman
                                                              Bag: Pulicati 
                                                              Turtleneck sweater: Borelli
                                                              Cuff bracelet: Chanel
                                                              Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren
                                                              Necklace: made by me
                                                                 
                                                                        love
                                                                     Veronica

I'm lucky to know many talented graphic designers. I try to speak their cool lingo - san serif, 4 color, pantone...and I'm out. So clearly I'll never be a graphic designer, but I know good inspiration when I see it.

So, inspired by the Pantone Color of 2012 -  Tangerine Tango - here are some ways to add a POC (as Brad Goreski would say) to your day. No BFA needed.

Earrings from Anthropologie

Pillow from Caitlin Wilson

Dot Glass Votives from C.Wonder

Fifth Avenue Red Nail Polish from Essie (red-orange and looks saucy on)

Market Street Plate from Kate Spade

P.S. - Is it just me or does 'Tangerine Tango' sound like it should be in Airplane? "Tangerine Tango, you are clear for take off. Roger roger. What's our vector victor?" Good movie.

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By Anna Leach

Posted in Odds and Sods, 11th January 2012 10:31 GMT

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I love neon colors and this is already well know by now:). My neon top is from H&M, bought from my last trip in New York. The clutch, well, the clutch I bought it from T. J.Maxx 2 years ago and wear it just for a few times; but I will wear it more often this year ... for sure:)


                                                                     Coat: Zara
                                                                     Neon top: H&M
                                                                     Jeans: Mango
                                                                     Belt: French Connection
                                                                     Ankle boots: Zara
                                                                     Ring: Vince Camuto
                                                                     Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren
                                                                     Clutch: Baekgaard
                                                                     Cuff bracelet: E&L
                                                                              hugs
                                                                          Veronica

While a young woman lay dead or dying on a street in Hamilton, Ont., say police, a thief stole the purse that had been thrown from her body when she was struck by an alleged drunk driver — and later used her credit cards.

Jason Trotter, 29, was arrested by police Jan. 3 and charged with fraud and theft of an unidentified 20-year-old woman's purse after she was left to die following a hit-and-run last year, according to Staff Sgt. Steve Hrab of the Hamilton Police.

"It's deplorable. It offends our sense of decency to think that a young girl is struck as she's crossing a street by, it turns out, an alleged drunk driver who takes off," Hrab said. "As she's laying there crumpled in a heap on the street we have another individual that comes along that takes advantage of the situation and takes her purse with some credit cards in it and then uses them."

Hrab compared the theft to looting and pillaging in a war zone.

"That's the only time I can think of something like this happening. To have it happen here in Canada on our streets . . . nothing surprises me, but it's offensive."

Police said they were able to trace Trotter by following the usage records of the woman's credit card and one belonging to her boyfriend.

Hrab said while Trotter's arrest won't bring any measure of closure to the woman's family, he was happy that police were able to put an end to this chapter of the story.

"I'm glad that we were able to arrest this individual and, hopefully, send a message to other individuals that we'll take this very seriously and we'll go the extra mile to make sure that these kinds of individuals face justice."

The woman, whose name police aren't releasing, was hit while she was crossing Main St. East in Hamilton on Sept. 18.

Hrab said that there were witnesses of the collision and paramedics were quickly called to the scene. Nothing Trotter could have done would have saved the woman, the officer said.

Read more: http://www.canada.com/news/charged+with+snatching+purse+after+woman/5969171/story.html#ixzz1j43QbieD

...and into my car. More cheese at this table please! (I just heard that song this AM so I have to make others suffer with me. You're welcome.)

OK, what was a saying?

Ahh yes, Tommy.

Thru the craziness of getting back into the post-holiday school/work routine and 3 people down with sickness(es) I'm just now getting to my January issue of the beloved House and Home. (this is where you put your hand over your heart)

House and Home January 2012 issue

Tommy Smythe is a genius.  A genius that creates big piles of awesome every day. The kitchen. The red chesterfield. The paint in the powder room.

Get a copy of House and Home and a bottle of wine. Now that's entertainment.