We Have a Winner!

Congratulations, Meghan Sexton!! 

You're the winner of the $50 J.CREW giveaway. Woo hoo!

Email me to claim your snazzy prize. 

(Oh, and we can totally be Bravo besties...)

A special thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway. I wish I could shower each and every one of you with something fabulous from my favorite store. Maybe one day I'll hand out cashmere and cap-toe heels as though I'm passing out mints or sticks of gum? That would be just so Oprah of me! Anywho, if you're looking for someone to encourage you to Treat Yo Self, you've come to the right blog. You've earned it! Whether it's an afternoon latte or splurging on a new bauble or bangle, I like to take sound advice from the band Journey and "Be Good to Yourself."

Happy Thursday!

Toodles,

ANF

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Art I Heart: Margaret Kilgallen

Dazzling, isn't it?

About the Artist:

Margaret Kilgallen was a San Francisco Bay Area artist and a central figure in the Mission School art movement. She was inspired by typography, folk arts, and hand-painted signs. Early experiences as a librarian and bookbinder contributed to her encyclopedic knowledge of signs, drawn from American folk tradition, printmaking, and letterpress. Kilgallen had a love of “things that show the evidence of the human hand.” She created huge murals, but never used a projector because she loved the imperfections created by her own hands. 

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I found it fitting to feature the work of Kilgallen. Margaret died at age 33; she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer but decided to forgo chemotherapy so that she might carry her pregnancy to term. Within weeks of giving birth to her daughter, she passed away. While her story is tragic, she's a selfless and truly talented artist that shouldn't be forgotten. To learn more about Margaret Kilgallen, you might consider this PBS special and the documentary, Beautiful Losers. To view more of her work, take a look at these images on FLICKR.

Have a Happy Thursday!

Toodles,

ANF

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Need Read Greed

• Need: These classic cap-toe pumps have been calling my name since I first saw them. With a sturdy heel, these timeless heels will go with just about every outfit!
• Read: New York City is one of my favorite cities, and the New York Diaries would be a great addition to my home. There's something ineffable about New York, and it's a polarizing city that people either love or hate.
• Greed: Elephants fascinate me, and I'd love to go to the Four Seasons Golden Triangle Thailand on vacation someday. The elephants get to roam the property freely! Add in some decadent dinners, relaxing spa days, and the sights and sounds of southeast Asia, and I'd be very happy.

Thanks for sharing, Jess! The Four Seasons in Thailand looks a-mazing.

Be sure to bookmark Jess' blog, Curating Style. I'm hooked!

Toodles,

ANF

P.S. Did you enter the giveaway? I'm practically giving you an excuse to shop! For more details, be sure to click here. The winner will be announced tomorrow. Yippee!

Fancy That

See You Round Skirt // The Gentlewoman // Get Carried Away Bangle // Aurora Large Studs // 

NARS Lipstick in Schiap // Lavender Candle // Sleeping Mask // Block Initial Pendant // Gold Dots iPhone Case // 

Gold Tanya Ballet Flats // 'Oh How Did You Know' Boxed Notecards // General List Notepad // 

Masai Dopp Kit // Ikat Coffee Mug // Teal French Velvet Ribbon // Four Eyes USB Drive // 

Handprinted Leather Clutch* // Trouser Socks // Brights Cocktail Napkins // Skinny Buckle Belt //

*Okay, this one is actually $58, but I found it while I was putting the post together and it was just too stinking cute to pass up. Plus, it fit the space of the graphic quite perfectly! Won't you forgive me?

I hope your Tuesday is terrific!

Toodles,

ANF

P.S. Did you enter the giveaway? I'm practically giving you an excuse to shop! For more details, be sure to click here.

An October Surprise

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Every now and then, I like to treat my readers to something sweet. And since October is the FINEST month (it's my personal fave), I thought I might express my excitement and gratitude with a little giveaway. Each week, I share some of my favorite things with you. It makes me feel like Oprah, but instead of the "O-List", I get to share my A-List with you. Occasionally, my faithful readers will leave a comment or two to humor me and m' blog musings. Thank you for stopping by and for offering such kind words of encouragement! I'm humbled by the feedback I've received over the past year. You make this creative endeavor worthwhile. As a small token to show my appreciation, I thought it might be nice to treat you to a J.CREW shopping spree. Okay, maybe that's a bit dramatic; however, a $50 gift card will be awarded to one lucky reader. It should serve as an excuse to "Treat Yo Self" to something fabulous, of course!

Peplum Stripe Top // Crystal Starlet Earrings // Velvet Toothpick Jeans // Calf Hair Skinny Belt // Nail Polish in Neon Sunset //
Classic Wide Bangle // Wild Side Skinny Bangle // Suede Cece Ballet Flats // Little Edie Purse // iPhone 5 Case // Lipstick in Chili Flake

You have a few different options...

Entry 1.  

Be (or become) a follower of One Fine Day and leave a comment below. Here are a few ways to follow -- get updates via @onefineA on Twitter, join via Google Friend Connect (look to your right), and Bloglovin.

Entry 2.  

Spread the word about this giveaway on your blog, Twitter, and/or Facebook, then come back and leave a comment. Don't forget to include a link to the giveaway!!

Entry 3.  

Do you have a favorite piece from J.Crew's latest collection? A wardrobe must that you can't bear to live without? Share feedback in comment section below. A little bird (a French Hen, perhaps?) told me that new arrivals would hit the stores and website later this week. Yippee!!

Complete all three entries, and you'll be entered three times. Yahoo! Each entry counts as one separate entry! The winner will be announced Thursday, October 4, 2012. Be sure to check and see if you're the lucky winner. Looking for an in to win? You'll have to sweet talk Random.org. Best of luck! Now go get 'em!

Happy Monday, dear friends!

Toodles,

ANF

*Note: This giveaway is not affiliated with J.CREW.

The contents of the giveaway have been purchased solely by the blogger with the intent to be given away.