Spring Has Sprung

I am all about spring right now. I can practically smell all the flowers. I can't wait for bright nail polish - is anyone else just sick of all the grown-up goth dark colors? Pinks and yellows and whites are just happier. So in a nod to spring - here are a few of my favorite things.


Oh Loft, I love you... This is gorgeous. Hot pink and ruffles. Swoon.



And how cute are these? Slightly Boca/Ladies that lunch with a cool twist. Get them here.

And I'm still loving rompers. This is a grown-up version of the little kid fav. Get it here.

I think this is the cutest dress I've seen all spring. It's been in loads of magazines if that pushes you over the edge. Get it here.

A new book. I loved Sweet Valley High growing up and I'm not afraid to admit that I'm dying to read this book. I'm only debating if I should buy it or try to find it at the library... I'm thinking buy it.

I'd also add to the list hot pink nail polish, nude lip gloss, bronzer and a new pair of sandals. And a vacay if we're dreaming.

Week 6 of the 52 Week Challenge

So how did day dreaming go? That was pretty easy right. I actually found myself stressing a bit that I wasn't day dreaming enough. But I did find that my mind tends to wander on the drive home (safe) and in the shower. I think through my day or just escape to someone a little less cold and snowy!

So this week, lets think spring and Spring Clean Your Closets. I was in cleaning mode already (due to being stuck in my house the last three weekends) so I have a nice pile for the Goodwill. I got rid of a few things that I've been holding on to for awhile - slip dresses will make a come back one day! Most of the things I started to purge were long since overdue. I haven't worn them in awhile and holding on to them is only taking up room I could be using on fun new clothes.

So this week go through at least one closet. Throw stuff away you don't need. Give away clothes you don't want. Or you may find you need absolutely everything - in that case... call that show where they make the hoarders throw out their collection of newspapers from the last ten years - you may need help.

I'm Day Dreaming of Warm Weather....

Since VA has decided to turn into the Arctic, I for one have been daydreaming non-stop of Spring and Summer. My dreams revolving around a pool, vacations and less layers. Never again will I complain about 100 degree weather. Anything is better than all this snow!

I will say all this snow has inspired my Spring fashion - as in anything rainbow colored, the brighter the better. I went shopping after work for snow boots - apparently like sleds all the snow boots are gone until next year. But the shoe store happens to be next to Old Navy so... let's just say major props to the window designer at Old Navy. What better way to attract customers sick of all this cold weather, big puffy coats and dry skin then a bunch of brightly dressed mannequins screaming for you to come in and just slip into something a little bit brighter. And slip in I did. I quickly gathered up a bright florals, lime greens, lemon yellows, cool greys and scurried off to the dressing room.

I have to say I've always loved Old Navy. The clothes are relatively inexpensive. Slightly trendy but leaning more on comfortable. And their jeans fit me better than anything else I've found. So, I ended up buying more things than I should have and normally I totally would have waited for a sale but for some reason I couldn't make myself part with any of it. Besides which, due to all the snow my budget is looking pretty good. You can't spend money if you can't leave your house!

So what I'm loving after this trip - aside from all the tropical colors - grey jeans (they also had some super cute baby pink ones but they were cropped pants which don't look good on anyone under 5'6"), bright summer/spring scarfs, ballet flats, slightly 80's vibe t's... they also had some cute purses/totes that were very earth friendly looking but with a "painted" design on the front. For the jeans I think the spring colors were much easier to wear than the previous neon jeans that paraded around summer/fall '09. They had a grey, white, pale blue and baby pink. I actually found a second pair of grey ones on the clearance rack - even better!

So think spring people! Oh and if you know a place where I can get some snow boots asap let me know.

Think Spring!

So I haven't done a fashion post in awhile and I'm on a roll tonight all creative with the blog posts...

Let's think Spring and what is more Spring then some fun florals. Here are a few of my favorites out now... I'm feeling a shopping trip this weekend. Whose in? :)

www.thelimited.com super cute T with flower details at the neck. I've been eyeing this for awhile - I'm waiting for my coupons so I can buy it.

www.nyandco.com I feel like they are so hit or miss but I love love love this dress.

Vera's my love of purses began with you. www.verabradley.com I love the slightly old fashion look. The soft brown and green - perfect for Spring.

My other love www.anntaylor.com. I have the pants already so all I need is the shirt - its like adding a whole new look to my wardrobe with one little purchase.

Let me know what you're buying!