WIDE LEG PANTS

Top, Sports Girl $60 - Pants, Rag & Bone $120
Shoes, Akira $37 - Bag, Zara $36 - Sunglasses, Quay $35 - Ring, Topshop $12

3 FAVORITE INSTAGRAMMERS

Today I am linking up with The B Bar to discuss my three favorite Instagrammers. A note on Instagram, I follow mostly other bloggers and brands. Obviously this is because I share interests with them, and also because I like to keep in the know and connect with other bloggers. But, this also leads to a lot of similar photos in my feed. And you know what I'm talking about, the artfully arranged desktop, legs in bed with a cup of coffee. So really, my three favorite Instagrammers are not style bloggers, but unique accounts that bring something different to my feed.

1. Cucina Digitale (@cucinadigitale) - I studied abroad in Rome, and my heart aches for Italy on a daily basis. Cucina Digitale takes such wonderful photos all over Italy (and in Rome) that brings me a great sense of nostalgia. Plus, all of the muted Italian colors are so calming and pretty.

2. Sandra Suárez (@artedemirar) - This account always brings a little bit of silliness and a lot of creativity to my feed. The washed pastel colors are also pretty to look at. For awhile she was making different masks every day, which I LOVED, and now is moving onto creating paintings on object such as different fruits. 

3. Symmetry Breakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) - Symmetry Breakfast is just so aesthetically pleasing. I am not a particularly organized or tidy person, but for some reason seeing breakfast perfectly laid out (and symmetrical) makes me feel an odd sense of calm. It's also fun to see what non-americans eat for breakfast, it's a lot more interesting than my regular toast or oatmeal! 

And if you want to follow along on my Instagram adventures, you can follow me @postgradinpumps!

Check out some of the other blogs participating in the linkup!

The B Bar

Annie Reeves

Alyssa J Freitas

Cake & Lilies

Liska Monet

The Not Quite Adult

Equal Parts of a Whole

Carrie Loves

A Loyal Love

Paper and Skyscrapers

Glitter, Inc.

SKC Marketing

Shenanigan-ska

Elana Lyn

Sponsored by Coffee

Always Craving

All The Pretty Stars

Business Betties

Perfect Enough For Us

Always Anita

A Little Leopard

A Girl for Granted

Tortoise in the Sun

The Yuppie Files

Healthfully Ever After

Urban Pixxels

Roam + Golightly

Preppy Panache

Brikasia

White Cabana

Idalia Photography

Little Wild Heart

Wearing Pearls

The Everyday Adventurer

Splendor in Spanglish

Life Modifier

Post Grad in Pumps

Alessandra Marie

Random Little Faves

PR Girl Diaries

Caitlin Cawley

Modish & Main

26 and Not Counting

Pretty Much Design Studio

Grace Notes

Girl in Betsey

Something Good

Life with the Champions

Pattern Me Pretty

Simply Nicole

The Fashionable Wife

Cassandra Monroe

I Am Amber Nicole

Southland Avenue

English Mamma

Cake Over Steak

York Avenue

Jenn Inspired

Hitha on the Go

Beauty and the Pitch

Cedar and Rush

Luv in the Bubble

Des Moines Darling

Cheyenne Mojica

Step Brightly

Soak and Simmer

A Touch of Teal

Paris vs The World

Style and Free

Lovely Friend

A Few of My Favorite Things

The Blue Bijou

PR Blonde

Leigh Clair

Moonlight Chai

Meg Biram

Victoria McGinley

FRIDAY LINKS

Happy Friday the 13th! and early Valentine's Day! I hope everyone has fun plans for the long weekend. I'm heading up to Tahoe with a group of friends for some snowboarding, sledding, and maybe a little gambling. This week was a bit of a doozy, so I'm looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend. 

On another note, do you listen to podcasts? I'm really hooked on them. This week I listened to "Cops See It Differently" on This American Life (among many other podcasts) and it was heart wrenching. It was a very interesting discussion on the current situation with police forces and race in the United States and I am looking forward to part two. 

• So this is fabulous. I adore The Coveteur 'Closet' series, I think it's by far the best part of the site.
• Aerial night time views of San Francisco... How could I not include this video? It's breathtaking. 
• This is such an adorable DIY Valentine's gift.
• I'm re-watching Gossip Girl and my God is it glorious. It's actually the best show to ever exist. This article about the style had me laughing and nodding in agreement. 
• Yes, yes to all of this.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a wonderful Valentine's with the loves in your life! xx

POSTGRAD LOVES: WIDELEG PANTS

Lately, I've really been dressing for comfort. Lots of skirts, sweatshirts, and activewear (oof). In part this is due to just being busy. I've been working a lot and jam packing my weekends. I am just too tired to be honest! One thing I could definitely get on board with though is wide leg pants. Ultra wide-leg to be exact. They just look so flowing and comfortable, and not to mention chic as hell when they are appropriately tailored. 

VALENTINE'S

I know, you probably opened this and thought "ugh, another Valentine's Gift Guide". Well, semi-true. I didn't really feel like putting together a gift guide for guys that included whiskey stones, a sweater, and cool sneakers, but I did want to put some fun products together. I love Valentine's Day, and I always have. It's just so fun, kitchy, and cheesy. I love hearts in general, and this month just gives me a good reason to put them everywhere!

I've really got my eye on those sunglasses... one pair for me and a few for my friends!

T-Shirt, Comme de Garcons $115 - Sweater, Choies $25 - Pajama Shorts, Gap $23 - Undies, Uniqlo $7
Heels, Charlotte Olympia $1500 - Purse, Rebecca Minkoff $195 - Necklace, Dogeared $62 - Earrings, Kate Spade $48
Ring, Gorjana $35 - Sunglasses, Paper Source $5 - Blush, RMK $45 - Makeup Brushes, Forever 21 $5 
Print, Etsy $18 - Mug, Emma Bridgewater $30 - Dishes, Crate and Barrel $13
Measuring Spoons, Sur la Table $5 - Card, Paper Source $7

FRIDAY LINKS

It's Friday already! Woooooohoooooooooooo!  

Up on the agenda, I have a Super Bowl Snacks Cooking Class, some workout classes, and the Superbowl on Sunday. I'm a little bummed I don't get to deck myself out in my teams gear, but I am looking forward to trying the recipes I learn at the cooking class. 

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• This gave me a good laugh. 
• aaaaaaand so did this. 
• I love these pants, they are perfect for weekend lounging. And on sale!
• My hair has been unbelievably dry, so this Beauty Department article was helpful in picking an overnight treatment.

BEACH VIBES

I feel like every time I decide how I want my room decorated, I have a complete change of heart. I think that this has to do with the idea of decorating being 'permanent'. I know obviously I will not have the same decor for the rest of my life, but it's just not the same as clothes. You can't change your home depending on your mood that morning. So, I'm adding another possible bedroom set up to the list.

Just a note, I have been admiring Heather Day's art for quite awhile now, and I hope to be purchasing one of her pieces in the near(ish) future. A full post about her coming soon!

Headboard, Serena and Lily $995 (Similar from Target) - Dresser, Kirklands $200

Nightstand, Oriental Furniture $100 - Round Rug, Oriental Furniture $40

Blue Art, Heather Day $500/Each - Grey Brushstrokes, Julia Kostreva $20

Lamp, Ikea $18 - Duvet, Target $20 - Mirror, Habitat $180 

Aqua Pillows, Anthropologie $40 - Striped Pillows, Etsy $70 - Lumbar Pillow, Etsy $58

 White Sea Urchin, Alfresco Emporium $14 - Cactus Jewelry Holder, Etsy $20 

Grey Sea Urchin, Bliss Home $43 

Candles, Illume $14 - Blue Rug, Rug Studio $800  - Stacked Boxes, 2Modern $224