York Peppermint Patties

Okay, so even though I have food allergies, I still sometimes sneak a few bites of a York Peppermint Patty... It's one of my favorite little treats!!

And... as if I didn't love the peppermint-y, chocolate-y stuff enough, they launched this totally adorable commercial that is really hard to stop watching...

On a larger note, I think commercials like this will become more and more en vogue. In a world where it's hard to find a moment of silence, this quiet little gem stands out, and is a really powerful advertisement. Ad agencies, take note. We like this. We like this stuff...

New Girl

So I've got to say one of my favorite shows on television at the moment is "New Girl"... Zooey Deschanel is quirky and hilarious, and I'm not ashamed to admit that more than one of my fashion choices this week has been inspired by her colorful wardrobe on the show.

I found this yellow jacket at a thrift store and combined it with a fluffy hat of my own creation and some quirky pink satin gloves for a recent photo shoot, and I'm kinda loving the nerdy, bright, sweet, totally out there feeling of dressing for oneself (and on a budget, too!) versus actually matching and looking trendy.

Because these days, being yourself is the new trend, anyway.

© Mark Nelson