Round Up

Spring Loungewear Wish List

Yesterday I walked into Nordstrom Rack for the first time in a loooooong time. &, while I am still on that no-frills budget, it didn't  stop me from trying on every piece of the OG adidas loungewear line 😜

Anyway, once I got home (empty handed),  I started researching all the spring loungewear. I'm all about the bold retro feel out there this season, and I thought you might like to take a look at some of my faves. All images are hyperlinks. 

ANNIE'S TOP PICKS: SPRING LOUNGEWEAR EDITION

Leather Booties Round Up ($140&under)

Six out of seven days a week I wear leather booties. I have dark brown booties, light brown booties and I'm on the hunt for black booties. I've been a little obsessed for over a year.

Recently my sister wanted some help looking for booties of her own. We found a TON and I wanted to share our favorites, because there are some pretty sweet deals out there.

Images are links!  Enjoy!

What Happened in 2015?

Ida Street Blogs 2015 in Images

I remember New Years Eve last year so well. I was sitting on my little love seat at Ida Street, getting ready to launch a new blog name, looking for 2015 sunglasses on my way home from the gym and finishing this blog post.

My how things have changed.

I don't think I ever stepped foot in a gym... so, there's that. Note to self: change that in 2016 😳. But, as you can tell from my top 9 instagrams of the year (above), there were some pretty magnificent moments, as well:

It was a momentous year for sure. There were some ups, and a lot of downs, but I know each moment brought me to this one. The moment where I can sit on my arm chair, wonder if there is such a thing as 2016 glasses, remind myself that I need to make healthier resolutions, and say alas, all is well. 

Be safe tonight, dear ones! I'll be back with you in the new year! xox

HIS VALENTINE'S GIFT GUIDE

a | $85

a | $85

d | $18.50

d | $18.50

 b | $30

 b | $30

e | $109

e | $109

c | $12

c | $12

F | $5 

F | $5 

g | $35

g | $35

H | $20

H | $20

love Valentine's Day. So much. I always dress up in bright pink (or red) & spend the entire day telling people how much I love them. & usually, there are baked goods. 

& precisely because I love Valentine's so much,  I thought it would be really fun to help brainstorm gifts for the fellas in your life. (It was fun.) (Really, really fun.)  All the photos are hyperlinks, but I've also pasted them below. Because, you know. Convenience. 

a | Canvas & Tweed Backpack via Penguin: $85 >>> Because he's too old for ugly backpacks & weekend road trips don't require a lot of clothes. Also, so cute. You can borrow it. 
b | Bodum Travel Press: $30 >>> I mean I know I love coffee more than the average person. But this. This is amazing. A travel mug & a french press IN ONE. & it's dishwasher safe?!   Also, perfect for romantic road trips. I bet.
c | Human Heart Vintage Illustration iPhone Case via Etsy: $12 >>> Because medical illustration hearts are more manly <3
d | XO Boxers via J.Crew: $18.50 >>> I mean. I will probably buy these for myself. So adorable.
e | Bean Boots by L.L. Bean: $109 >>> Because now you can go on an adventure. Also, it's still winter here in Cincy people... Keep his toes warm.
F | 64 oz Growler/Howler via MadTree: $5 >>> I would probably add the beer too, but  is there a more awesome addition to his bar? #shoplocal
g | legen-dary cufflinks via Etsy: $35 >>> Woah, is that Barney Stinson? This one definitely warrants a high five. 
H | Sabertooth Tiger Tee Shirt via Rhinegeist: $20 >>> He probably already has the original Rhinegeist tee & this one has a massive saber toothed tiger on it. #shoplocal

& if none of these strike your fancy, the homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookie is always a winner in my book ;D