Welcome Back, Bueller

Let's be honest. For most of us non-football fanatics, the best part of the Super Bowl is the commercials. Well, that or the buffalo wings. Sure, I'm gearing up to cheer on my new home team, The Giants (even though I'm still a Titans girl at heart), but I think the majority of my excitement comes from the promise of myriad new, big-budget ads. Piquing my interest early is Honda's homage to Ferris Beuller.

I love love love this commercial. Sure, there's no Sloane or Cameron, but I think the concept is a clever bit of nostalgia. Pair this ad with Madonna's half-time show, and Super Bowl XLVI is shaping up to be an '80s love fest.

Readers, what do you think of Broderick's reprise of Bueller? What are your favorite Super Bowl ads of all time?

Sam Edelman for American Eagle

 1.) T-Strap Sandal $39.50

2.) Blue and White Espadrille $59.50

3.) Dark Brown Twist Wedge $59.50

The fashion world is focusing its collective attention on Jason Wu's new feline-inspired designs for Target (and I'm not immune from the madness. Check back for my thoughts on the collection later this week!). But, since Wu's collaboration won't hit stores for a few more days, my eyes are set on Sam Edelman's line for American Eagle.

Sam Edelman is known for classic shapes with intricate design details (spikes, studs, buckles). The AEO collection utilizes the same aesthetic, while toning down drama for the mass market retailer.

Temperatures are still pushing 35 in NYC, but I'm already coveting those flat sandals and espadrilles. In fact, if I had the $$, I'd pick up all three styles pictured above!

Readers have you shopped Sam Edelman for American Eagle Outfitters? What do you think of the collaboration?

Sam Edelman's collection of flat sandals, wedges and espadrilles is available online at ae.com. Prices range from $39.50-$59.50.

Music Mondays: Video Killed the Radio Star

In honor of the radio silence going on lately here at Style of a 20 Something, I put together a video play list of my current favorite tunes:

"Always Love"--Nada Surf

I read this article on Time.com about Nada Surf and their status as a one-hit wonder. Surprisingly, I knew the band not for their main stream hit, "Popular," but for this feel-good pop song.

"Red Red Rose"--The Weepies

Such a happy song from one of my favorite bands. It's the perfect wake up tune.

"Safe & Sound"--Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars

Okay, okay. I'll admit it. I'm officially on the Hunger Games bandwagon. I love the books, and can't wait for the movie to come out. (I'm especially excited about Effie Trinket in McQueen!) So naturally, I am obsessed with Taylor Swift's newest song for the film.


2012 from Amélie Vappereau on Vimeo.
Okay, so this one isn't exactly a "music" video, and it's about a month late, but this short film is so sweet, I just had to share.

What are y'all listening to these days? With no car, I'm totally out of touch with top 40 radio. Is there anything I'm missing out on? Be sure to check back in later this week. Lots of posts are in the works!

I love my bobble, but...

 ...there's no way I'd pay $58 for one! I saw this fib of a sign at the American Apparel Warehouse Sale yesterday. If you're really interested in a bobble (and I highly recommend them) head over to their site, here. Full-priced bobbles start at $8.99.

If you're still interested in checking out the AA Warehouse Sale, they recently extended it until the end of the month. It's open daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and located at 766 Sixth Avenue, between 25th and 26th.

A Few New Year's Resolutions

1.) Get back to blogging. 

2.) Sunscreen, daily. 

3.) Take full advantage of living in New York. 

4.) Read for pleasure (and for book club).

Oh, and finding a full-time job is high on the priority list as well.