The Leather Watch

Currently craving: brown leather watches. They offer a classic, polished, more casual look. Here are my picks!

1, 2, 3, 4

I think I'm between 1 & 3, however I'd want to try them on. What are your thoughts? Have you been eyeing leather watches?

Mint!

Emerald may be the color of the year, but mint is emerald's baby sister and she is everywhere! I love it!

1. Honeycomb knit crew sweater - $25.00
2. Small square stud earring - $38.00
3. Essential short-sleeve u-neck tee - $15.00
4. Classic leather ballet flat - $125.00
5. Legacy hobo - $298.00
6. Enamel bangle - $22.00
7. Double v-neck button sleeve tee - $24.90
8. Essie mint candy apple - $4.79
9. Tulips-and-dots gauze scarf - $12.94
10. Rockstar pop-color cords - $12.97
11. Clean leather belt - $24.95

We had a really relaxing weekend here! We had freezing rain all day on Sunday so we ran out to the store before it hit to stock up on food and redbox! We watched Pitch Perfect and Dark Knight Rises! I really enjoyed both! Hope you had a great weekend!

More Scarves

If you saw my post on Sunday, you know I'm pining for spring scarves. Here are some other beauties I've found!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

It occurred to me that I created a similar post last year - flower scarves! What can I say - I love scarves! And spring!! Have a great day!!

Outfit inspiration: Spring Scarves

My current spring craving is soft, flowy scarves! I have some pashmina type scarves from travelling abroad but I don't have many light spring weight scarves. I'm in love!

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What's on your spring wish list?

J Crew outlet: Spring

Yesterday husband and I went to the outlet mall to walk around and get some fresh air! It was chilly and windy but nice to be out of the apartment!

We stopped in J Crew, but I didn't make any purchases. It feels somewhat strange buying spring stuff when it is so chilly outside! Give me another week or two and I'm sure I'll be ready!

If you follow me on Pinterest you saw some of these lovely pieces I have my eye on! Pretty, pretty!

1. Short Sleeve Eyelet Blouse - $39.50
2. Perfect Camp Shirt in Indian Voile - $34.50
3. Perfect Shirt in Suckered Gingham - $59.50
4. Button Shoulder V-neck Sweater - $34.50
5. Tube Scarf with Bubble Trim - $29.50
6. Thandie Sweater - $49.50
7. Tissue V-neck Classic Tee - $18.50
8. Sun-Drenched Sweatshirt - $54.50
9. Short Sleeve Pocket Top - $59.50

Smocked Chiffon Dress

When I was at Old Navy this past weekend, this dress caught my eye. Isn't it so pretty?! I love it paired with a jacket! I can also see it looking great with a jean jacket! Pretty pretty!

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Cardigans

Husband asked what I was blogging about and I said "cardigans" - and I'm  pretty sure his mind went to The Cardigans and Lovefool! "..Love me, love me, say that you love me!" :)

ANYWAY. After getting freezing rain Friday night and taking at least 30 minutes to free my car yesterday, my mind is ready for Spring!!! How about you??

I really want to invest in a few more cardigans. Cardigans help make some tank tops more work appropriate and quickly change an outfit! I have a few but would like to pick up some other styles and colors!

Here are a few I like! Gotta have a couple of white cardigans and neutrals plus colors! Variety people, variety!

1. Boyfriend Cardigan - $49.90
2. Open Stitch Cardigan - $59.90  *love this with and without a belt!
3. Stripe Cotton Boyfriend Cardigan - $59.90
4. Saddle Shoulder Cardigan - $39.99
5. Dolman Sleeve Cocoon Cardigan - $59.90
6. Perfect Cardigan - $24.94
7. Boyfriend Cardigan - $49.90
8. Shirred Shoulder Cardigan - $34.9
9. Factory Cody Cardigan - $54.50

Are you a lovefool for cardigans?

P.S. Claire and I are going to do Freckles in April's Winter Challenge! It starts tomorrow (with layers!) if you want to join in on the fun!

Aqua Pencil Skirt

My sweet mother in law got me this skirt for Christmas! I wore it to the annual family new year's day party but haven't had a chance to wear it again. Here are 3 ways I would like to wear it!

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May wishes!

My latest shopping desires! Enjoy!

1. express wire wrapped crescent hoop earrings - $19.90

2. oversized silver watch

3. steve madden 'serenite' sandal -$49.95

4. the limited slub shadow stripe tee - $34.90

5. gap curvy jeans: white wash - $59.50

6. the limited lots of dots scarf - $29.90

7. express leather beaded bracelet - $22.90

8. longchamp le pliage small tote - $125.00

Isn't that scarf the best? I saw it the other day and fell in love! This is another pretty scarf! Hope your weekend is off to a good start! 

Limited: New Arrivals

Sometimes I check out new arrivals online and think "what in the world??" other times I can't wait to get into the store and see how it looks in person! Today, I had that experience with Gap and The Limited.

I feel like I have a hot and cold relationship with Gap! I'm sure if I tried hard, I could find some stellar items for spring, but it just wasn't speaking to me! In fact, check back later in the week for my top "what were they thinking" pieces! 

The Limited, however spoke to me! Here are some of my favorites! 

1. Printed caftan top - $49.90

2. Pleated front shell - $46.90

3. One shoulder ruffle top - $46.90

4. Chain detail tank - $29.90

1. Desert sky cuffed denim - $49.90

2. Drew cargo short - $49.90

1. Crochet neck top - $46.90

2. Corded blossoms tank - $34.90

3. Shadow stripe cardigan - $49.90

4. Smocked mesh blouse - $39.90

I haven't received a $15 off coupon for The Limited in awhile, but next time I do, I'll be checking out some of these new arrivals! What do you think?

Talbots: New Arrivals

Talbots has revamped their look over the last year or so to fit in with the likes of J Crew and Ann Taylor. I was over at my parent's house yesterday and mom and I looked through the new Talbots catalog together - it's amazing how many things we both love! I will definitely be looking for a few of these items come sale time!

Here are my favorites!

I love these greens and blues: "Tropical" and "Nantucket Navy"

1. Poet top - $49.50

2. Solid ruffle satin cami - $69.50

3. Corsage scoopneck tank - $39.50

4. Poet dress - $99.00

5. Silk ruffle dress - $149.00

6. Twist-neck dress - $169.00

1. Shoreline stripe pencil skirt - $89.00

2. Shoreline stripe knit sash top - $49.50

3. Striped boatneck sweater - $79.50

4. Striped adriana dress - $119

1. Slub knit floral scoop neck tee -$39.50

2. Solid ruffle cami - $29.50

3. Linen cable sweater - $79.50

1. Straw tote - $250.00

2. Woven faux-raffia hobo - $129.00

3. Flap top faux-raffia satchel -$199.00

What do you think???

Wishing for Spring/Summer and the Beach= Thoughts of Lilly Pulitzer

I have been desperately wishing for warm weather and lighter clothes.  I live in what I would consider the deep south and it has been in the 30's and 40's here.  We even had snow this week. Redic...  In addition to the extreme cold, I have also had a cold.  All of these things equal miserable.  So I am counting down the days till warmth and fun, colorful clothes.

I used to think that Lilly clothes were for little girls and older women.  But I have come to realize that there are some cute fashionable clothes.  I love that the collection is colorful.  I have sooooo many blah colors in my winter wardrobe that I have been adding pops of color here and there.  I refuse to look dreary during the winter.  

My husband and I plus 2 other couples, a single and a puppy went to Seaside, FL for New Years.  In Seaside there is a Lilly store and the girls and I were iching to take a gander and pretend it's summer at the beach.  However with all the holiday festivities, we never made it :(  I think we all had the same idea, nothing says beach better than bright and cute clothes.  Cue the Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2011 Collection (some of my faves):

1. Nadia Dress Pattern-$378
2. Lela Shift Lace- $328- Comes in White and Black too.
3. ShaunaTunic Printed Engineered-$198
4. Top: Lana Top Slub- $54. I love this versatile, yet simple shirt.   Great for the weekend or work! More colors. Shorts: Resort Bermuda Twill Solid- $64- Comes in blue and lt.pink
5. Blossom Dress Jacquard-$228
6. Cissy Skirt Printed- $98- This is such a fun skirt!  It attracted me because it has flamingos and it brings me back to sorority days, as the flamingo was out local mascot!

 

7. Eryn Dress Stripe-$298.00

8. Top: Hanna Sweater Argyle Stripe- $128. Shorts: Callahan Shorts Solid- $54- Other colors too.  I just love this whole look. So simple and clean.  The model is even wearing the shoes I've highlighted below.

9.Picture Perfect Espadrille- $198-I'm always looking for a neutral shoe with some height!  Too bad these don't come in itty bitty :)

10. Kiki Dress- $238- Also in Navy.  Add a cute clutch and a colorful wrap and I would totally be wearing this to a wedding this summer!

11. Charmed Bracelet- $68- Had to add this after my Charmed, I'm Sure  post!

12. Coral Ring- $175- This ring is so interesting!  This would make a major statement with the right dress!

Lands' End Canvas: Spring picks

I woke up thinking about spring outfits... not even kidding! I'm so over this winter stuff! Naturally, I go to my happy make-believe world by window shopping online for new spring clothes! Even if I never actually buy anything, it sure is fun!

Here are my spring picks for Lands' End Canvas!

1. herringbone jacket - $79.50
2. lightweight v-neck cardigan - $49.50
3. gingham poplin shirt - $44.50
4. lightweight twill overcoat - $130
5. route 63 snap tote - $138
6. bucket bag - $138
7. boatneck sailor dress - $59.50
8. ruffle henley tank - $24.50
9. modern aviator sunglasses - $49.50
10. leather sandals - $19.97 on sale!
11. sadie quarter strap espadrilles - $78.00
12. chambray full skirt - $49.50
13. superlight crewneck tee - $19.50

A few notes:
-There's nothing super fab about this specific trench (#4), in my opinion, but I think a khaki trench is perfect for spring! I got one last year at Gap outlet and can't wait to start wearing it again!
-I couldn't decide between bag #5 and #6 so you get both! I love the light, spring feel! I will be on the hunt for more of this look!
-I'm really craving a new pair of sunglasses, aviator style (#9). Perhaps as a nod to my aviator husband! I've tried on a few cheap-os at target, and they weren't quite right! I will be victorious and find the right pair!
-white tee (#13) - since I'm just "window shopping" I have no clue how this tee fits! I do think there is just something wonderful about a good white tee.

Don't you feel better just looking at those fun spring items??

Spring sweaters, honeysuckle style!

Have you found any favorites in the week of honeysuckle so far? Today I give you part 4 - sweaters.

1. gathered pintuck sweater - $44.50 on sale!
2. forever cotton cardigan - $69.60
3. enamel button cardigan - $39.50
4. flower applique cardigan - $46.95
5. floral print chelsea - $46.95
6. london sweater - $29.90
7. v-neck shirred top - $26.95
8. lightweight scoop-neck sweater - $22.50
9. cotton cashmere sweater - $49.50

Tomorrow concludes our series with accessories!

Spring 2011 runway

Three trends I'm expecting to see a lot of this spring (in addition to fall and winter trend crossovers like military/ safari inspired, stripes & ruffles): 

Citrus colors: I love color, and after a cold winter I'll be so ready when spring comes around and I can scream with color!! 

70's inspired: I'm not sure I'm going to rock the 70's pants with pleats, but I love the playful stripes in the Marc by Marc Jacobs dress on the left! I'll be on a mission to find something similar at an affordable price! 

Global prints: If I take part in the global print trend it will likely be in accessories like a scarf or possibly a tank.. possibly. I haven't seen a lot of maxi dresses yet, but I'm encouraged that they might still be in so I can get more use out of the ones I have from last year!

What do you think of these trends?