Hump Day Homework: Welcome to the Island of Misfit Toys

Which book has influenced you the most? The Great Gatsby? The Catcher in the Rye? On The Road? I bet that 8 out of 10 will choose one of these great classics, and with good reason, but for me it has always been Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. 

I discovered the book when I was 14 or 15, and re-read it many times during the last 10 years, loving and understanding it a little bit more each time. The last time I picked it up was right before seeing the movie, a movie I was rather skeptical about: Will the actors live up to the characters in my head? Will the story loose it's intimacy? Thoughts every book lover can relate to…

But with Chbosky himself providing the script, and directing it, there wasn't much that could go wrong.  And let's just say that I might have enjoyed the movie even more than the book, which might have a lot to do with the brilliant soundtrack. 

So to celebrate the movie's DVD release:

Watch, read, and Listen to: The Perks of Being A Wallflower

Peace, Love, and (Hershey) Kisses
Laura

Chocolate or Flowers?

Can't decide whether to surprise your Valentine with flowers or chocolate this year? Well how about you combine the two and surprise them with a chocolate strawberry bouquet.  All you need are strawberries, chocolate, long skewers (bonus points if you find green ones), and pretty paper to wrap it in (I used tissue paper from an Anthropology order).

...and it's totally acceptable to make one for yourself. 

Peace, Love, and (Hershey) Kisses
Laura

L is for the way...

It's almost Valentine's Day my lovelies, and on here that means holiday playlist time! But I have to warn you, this one's on the cheesy side...

5) U2: Everlasting Love

I wouldn't know about this cover if it wasn't for Eddie Redmayne's Burberry campaign. But if this doesn't bring a smile to your face then something is seriously wrong with you.

4) The Lovemakers: Love is Dead

You may ask yourself what this is doing on a Valentine's Day playlist. But give it a chance, trust me.

3) The Jonas Brothers: Lovebug

Aren't all love songs guilty pleasures by definition? Don't judge me...

2) The Ramones: Baby I Love You

No Playlist is complete without the Ramones. 

1) The Lumineers: Ho Hey

I belong with you, you belong with me... and this song belongs on every Valentine's Day playlist ever. 

What's your favorite love song? 

I could have made this a top 50...

Peace, Love, and (Hershey) Kisses

Laura 

Snow Day

I'm pretty much snowed in today. But I'm not complaining, because there's nothing better than a cozy day at home every once in a while. Here are my snow day essentials:

1) cozy oversized sweaters

2) even cozier Moccasins

3) a good read (preferably a thrilling murder mystery)

4) bold nail strips (this is the perfect time to try them out)

5) buckets full of fresh popcorn

6) and tea, lots and lots of tea

What are your snow day essentials?

Peace, Love and (Hershey) Kisses

Laura

Fashion Spoiler

I usually don't post Seen On posts until the day the episode airs, but when I saw this Pretty Little Liars promo picture from the February 13 episode, I had to write a post about Hanna's fantastic plaid  jacket:

source: Spoiler TV

It is, apparently,  from the brand Semantiks but not available anymore (here's to ebay...). But it's not the only cute plaid jacket out there. Check out this adorable  plaid peplum blazer from ASOS:

Plaid-fection...

Peace, Love and (Hershey) Kisses
Laura

Ballerina

I tend to be a little bipolar when it comes to nail polish. I either like it as dark as it gets without actually being black or so sheer that it looks like I'm barely wearing anything. It is, however, not always easy to find sheer polishes that don't look streaky. Which is why I'm glad to have discovered Essie's  Ballet Slippers. It's a dream to apply, and looks flawless after just two coats:

totally en pointe...

Peace, Love and (Hershey) Kisses
Laura

I ♥ Saturdays

A few days ago, I blogged about Anna Sophia Robb's lovely Heart sweater from the Carrie Diaries,  and the heart obsession isn't over yet. Today, I found an amazing Codello scarf (on sale for 19.99!) with - you guessed it - a heart print:  

Both, color and print, remind me of Burberry's fall 2013 collection...

Burberry

Of course I also picked up some Brownies and Moroccan Blondies from my favorite bakery (which is actually just a camping table under a tent that pops up every Saturday), to munch on during our weekly Pretty Little Liars viewing party.  I wish I could share them with you...

 

What is your favorite thing about Saturdays?

Peace, Love, and (Hershey) Kisses
Laura

Oh, my goodness...

 Jane Austen's famous Pride and Prejudice is turning 200 years old, and no better way to celebrate than with a screening of one of my favorite adaptations: Lost in Austen (2008) 

Amanda, a Jane Austen obsessed modern day Londoner, finds herself in the middle of her favorite novel when she swaps places with the fictional Lizzy Bennet - and the result is a hilarious mini series.

And how cute are these Pride and Prejudice clutches?

Kate Spade ($325)

Etsy ($84)

Peace, Love, and (Hershey) Kisses

Laura