What I Read This Week

The Great Department Store Debate: 'Irrelevant' or Reborn?

Vanessa Traina's Foray Into E-Commerce

What Are the Most Mentioned Brands in Jay Z's Songs? A Chart

2013 Silicon Alley 100

Things Pinterest Is Worth More Than

And my favorite Pin of the week!

Come Hang Out!

Come hang out with me on April 4th at the French Connection store in Soho and get your nails done by the talented goddesses from Valley!

Let us know which of the above nail art looks is your favorite by repinning it on French Connection's Pinterest. The winning style is what the Valley team will be painting on your nails.

Florals | Geometric Snake Print | Leopard

See you there!

Need: Prada Crystal Earrings with Resin Rose

Chances are I won't be buying these Prada beauties any time soon, but a girl can dream and a girl can DIY. Where's Honestly WTF when you need them?

For more DIY inspiration, check out my DIY Pinboard.

Pinterest Pro Tip

If you're not on Pinterest yet, it's time to get on (and follow me at Pinterest.com/ebmonson)! I also found a cool way to view all Pins from a specific website. You can use it as an ego boost like I did above or for a cool way to see what the most popular images are from say, Madewell.com or NYTimes.com.

Simply use the following URL and switch out Moveslightly.blogspot.com with whatever URL you are interested in. http://pinterest.com/source/moveslightly.blogspot.com/

Need more proof I'm a nerd?

First Thoughts on Fall

As each new season nears I've started having impending dread over what I will wear come fall, winter, spring, summer. Part of it is that my style has necessarily grown up a bit and become more professional. It also doesn't help that Fall 2011 is hitting stores now while it remains 90 degrees in New York, but I will let others complain about that particular problem. Browsing my Pinterest account I found a few of the things that I am contemplating for this quickly upcoming fall. They include innovative adaptations of traditional jewelry, serious heels, big rolled-up sleeves, a defined waist and a small nod to McQueen with a modern tartan. None of this takes into account, of course, the huge '70s influence that I will no doubt be partaking in.

What do you have in mind for fall?

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