1. Proof that we might need chevron in every room of our house.

2. We’re kind of obsessed with Harper’s Bazaar‘s collection of incredible fashion photos.

3. We have a feeling we’d do a lot more work if our home offices looked anything like these.

4. Just color us happy, please and thank you.

5. This Pinboard of outdoor spaces has us dreaming (and wishing) for warm weather, stat!

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1. These DIY bracelet how-tos are enough to keep us busy (and stylish) for months.

2. We can’t wait to try out these nail-art looks. It’s high time we stocked up on some polish…

3. Because a homemade card always takes the cake.

4. Now we have (many) reasons to use all those bottles and mason jars we’ve been saving.

5. Next day off? We’re attempting a whole bunch of these DIYs.

Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out past boards that caught our eye.  

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1. These cute hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are the perfect excuse to throw a party.

2. Setting the table is an important part of any fete.

3. Almost as important as the food? The décor and party favors.

4. How soon is too soon to plan a summer soiree?

5. If only we could choose just a few of these mouthwatering appetizers.

Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out past boards that caught our eye.  

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1. We’re getting a little morning pick-me-up with these wise words.

2. There are enough manis on this Pinboard to keep our nails looking new for a while.

3. Nothing gets us in the mood for spring like a board full of fresh flowers.

4. These French bulldogs are beyond cute. Prepare to get distracted for hours.

5. All these dream living rooms have us inspired to redecorate (immediately).

Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out past boards that caught our eye.  

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There were so many of you who participated in our Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes – and so many boards to love. While we’ve chosen our grand prize winner (the lucky recipient of $1,000 to each Madewell and Rue La La), we wanted to share some of our favorite Member Pinboards.

1. Kellye’s board is an enticing combination of red and pink hearts.

2. We love Jackie’s casually chic style.

3. What could be more fun than bold, colorful style? We love Molly’s curated picks.

4. Our favorite thing about Abigail’s board? The Tina Fey quote she included.

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re coupled up or single (and there’s nothing wrong with either), we’re looking to these Pinterest boards for a little heart-themed inspiration. Because who can resist a plate of pink, heart-shaped cookies?

1. We can see what Judith Ripka has planned for Valentine’s Day: plenty of cupcakes.

2. Keep the chocolate coming, please.

3. Decorating the house in pink, white, and red? Why not.

4. We love these Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Real Simple – they’re perfect for the kids, too.

5. Quite possibly the cutest assortment of valentines we’ve ever seen.

Can’t get enough Pinterest inspiration? Check out past boards that caught our eye.  

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There are just a few days left to enter our Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes for the chance to win $1,000 shopping sprees at both Rue La La and Madewell, but that doesn’t mean our Pinboards are slowing down anytime soon.

For today’s dose of (style) inspiration, we turned to our copy team for a peek at what they’ve been pinning to their own boards.

Who: Brianna Lapolla, Junior Copywriter
What she loves: All things pretty and feminine – which means plenty of pink.

Who: Jess Huckins, Copyeditor
What she loves: Jess has an eye for classic black with pops of color.

Need a crash course in Pinterest first? Check out our easy how-to guide, then enter our Rue La La + Madewell: Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes from February 5 to February 13, 2013, for the chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree – $1,000 to each Rue La La and Madewell.

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Our Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes is in full swing, but there’s still plenty of time to get your pin on. (And with a $2,000 shopping spree at Rue La La and Madewell up for grabs, we have a feeling you’ll want to get started.)

To help get your creative juices flowing, we’re showing off two more of our staffers’ Pinboards to prove that the possibilities are endless – but always stylish.

Who: Bernice Denehan, Digital & Marketing Coordinator
What she loves: Bernice’s board is a perfect take on preppy-meets-sophisticated – with some cute puppies thrown in.

Who: Sara Abad, Junior Digital Designer
What she loves: Food and fashion. Now that’s a girl after our own heart.

Need a crash course in Pinterest first? Check out our easy how-to guide, then enter our Rue La La + Madewell: Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes from February 5 to February 13, 2013, for the chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree – $1,000 to each Rue La La and Madewell.

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We interrupt our regularly scheduled dose of “Pinspiration” for something even more exciting: our Valentine’s Day Pinterest sweepstakes in partnership with Madewell. The stakes? One lucky winner will receive a $2,000 shopping spree – $1,000 to each Rue La La and Madewell.

The rules are simple: enter the sweeps on our Facebook page, then pin one thing you love from Rue La La, one thing you love from Madewell, and (at least) one other thing you’ve loved at first sight (spotted from anywhere). Go bananas. This is no time to show restraint.

For us, pinning what we love means anything from buffalo chicken pizza to an Hermès cuff bracelet – with plenty of style and Rueisms in between. But to get everyone’s gears rolling, we asked a couple of our staffers to create their own Pinterest boards (just to see what would make their lists).

Who: Rachel Solomon, Associate Creative Director
What she loves: We’re sensing a red trend – not to mention a commitment to Chanel.

Who: Domonic Gunn, Digital Designer
What he loves: Dom has a thing for tailored suits, and we have a sneaking suspicion his wife asked for those strappy sandals.

Enter our Rue La La + Madewell: Love At First Sight Pinterest Sweepstakes from February 5 to February 13, 2013, for the chance to win a $2,000 shopping spree – $1,000 to each Rue La La and Madewell.

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By now, you’ve probably heard of Pinterest (and the many reasons we’re all obsessed with it) – but what exactly is it? We like to think of Pinterest as a virtual bulletin board for our favorite things, so there’s no more losing those melt-in-your-mouth recipes or that DIY mani we spotted while trolling the Internet on our lunch break.

If you haven’t had much time to explore the endless eye candy that is Pinterest, here’s a summary to get you started (plus some worthy tips for the seasoned pro).

Be specific.
If you’re like us and you tend to forget things like where you left your car keys, there’s a good chance you won’t remember where that pair of jeans went if everything goes into a board called “My Favorite Things.” Splitting your boards up into categories (i.e. Food, Cocktails, Weekend Style, Positive Quotes) will help you keep your boards organized (so it’s easy to find everything you need to throw an Oscar party).

Give kudos.
Repinning from someone else’s board? It never hurts to “like” or “comment” on the image you borrowed – with the added bonus of a potential follower in return.

Know who to follow.
We’re self-proclaimed Pinterest addicts, which means we round up the best Pinboards to follow once a week, every week. And for endless inspiration to match your style, turn to your favorite magazines, clothing designers, and celebrities with the same aesthetic you’re into – chances are, they’re already on Pinterest, pinning up a storm.

Install a “Pin It” button on your bookmarks bar.
This is quite possibly our favorite – and by far the easiest – way to pin your inspiration. The “Goodies” section of Pinterest has all the instructions for installing the “Pin It” button to your bookmarks bar. Then, any time you want to pin an image you come across (such as while reading our latest road test), you can click the “Pin It” button and voilà! It’s up on the Pinterest board of your choice.

Want to practice your newfound Pinterest knowledge? Stay tuned for our Rue La La + Madewell: Love At First Sight Sweepstakes, launching February 5 at 11AM ET.

By Melissa Mann, Staff Writer

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