WOW

Finally - spring is here - and not a moment too soon.

Also - EVERYTHING in the shop is 30% off - check it!

out of it

this is what's happening lately...

new bags and a preview

Darling navy quilted bag and sweet ass Gucci speedy are in the shop...rest is on its way.

Monday...oh wait, Tuesday

Shop is updated...not with everything, but with all I can get done tonight.




Now I'm just waiting for my husband to get home so we can watch John from Cincinnati. How weird is this shit?

Really?!

So, I opened my gmail account today to find a confirmation of my order from Nine West, huh? Oh righhhhhhhhht, now I remember. Last night after consuming more than twice my normal evening allotment of wine, I was conducting yet another installment of my months-long clog search, and I guess I just threw in the towel.

Since they were just $19.99, I suppose it's not that bad - I've done A LOT more damage with late-night, slightly drunken internet shopping. What I really want are these - but that's simply more than I can afford. I guess I'll see soon enough, but the truth is, all clogs are not created equal...

From Style.com

I guess my logic was "cheap clogs are better than none at all".
So this blog is hysterical, especially this post.

And, I don't know about many of you, but I have real time management problems, and though this map is sort of "mom" focused (which works for me), is actually really helpful.

Today - etsy photos. For sure.

Dress

I don't know if anyone else took advantage of Gilt's Vena Cava sale last week...I certainly did, and I couldn't be happier my new dress! The print and fit are fabulous! And I think it'll be really versatile, which is important to me.

Wore it to work today - added a t shirt underneath to combat the death chill I get from working in the coldest building on the planet.

The designers of Vena Cava are absolutely darling. I think their design concepts are unique and inspired and their clothes are totally wearable. And I like blog, they just seem like smart, cool , quirky girls who would be fun to run around with.

I've obsessed over this feature of Lisa Mayock's apartment from Design Sponge forever. The print her kitchen/dining chairs is awesome - I've been looking for something similar since I saw this. So, needless to say, I'm really excited to own one of their designs.

An etsy update soon! Pretty dresses, and some awesome plaids!

I'll Swap Ya

I don't know why I've never done this before, but a friend and I did a little clothing swap yeserday, and while she walked away with 2 bags of stuff (mostly old blouses/pants that I just NEVER wear) - I scored a few really vintage great pieces, which in my opinion is a fair trade off.

A printed floral blouse which I've always coveted.

A little 70s top that I think will look great with high waist shorts in the summer.

Sort of ethnic tunic/mini dress...which I'm not real sure about.

Black high neck blouse, which is great because I don't have a black blouse at all.


And this wrap sweater I wore today - attempting to not look granola momish...

I highly recommend clothes swaps! Especially when they're complete with coffee and chocolate, then switching to wine and chocolate. Future clothes swappers are a nice addition as well!

Had some great luck yesterday and will be adding great new things to the shop soon, below is a shoe preview.

stripes mania

I have always been a big stripes person - which makes me so glad they're everywhere these days. This striped shirt I thrifted last summer makes me feel like I'm in the circus, but my husband says that it looks like a "going to the fair" shirt. Whatever that means. I need a better spot for outfit photos. It's dark when I leave for work, so I take the photos there, because frankly, there's no one there to bother me that early.



Anyway - stripes inspiration....


From Facehunter (czech out her prints mixin skills!!)


From All The Pretty Birds (Katie Grand is darling - love the tooth gap)

Some really cute dresses I'm adding to the shop when I get a second....

ok, i get it now

I like the idea of khaki-ish pants, and I've made huge strides in accepting pants back into my wardrobe, but I've been a little perplexed about how to style them to avoid looking private elementary school student. These looks are varied, but I really like them all....

From All The Pretty Birds



A.P.C



Celine

Snow snow snow

All it does is snow around here. I'm taking adavantage of being inside and making some tomato soup with fresh rosemary. We picked our first order from the Farmers Co-op we joined. Everything has been awesome, the tomatos a little mealy, but what could I expect in the winter?! They're perfect for making some spicy soup with. The goat cheese is wonderful too!



Nothing big about last weekend. Picked up a pair of chairs at my favorite flea market - they look pretty cozy by our fireplace.

I'm still looking forward to spring and am resolved not to buy ANYTHING that's not on my S/S wishlist. It's hard! There are such great sales...And since a trenchcoat is on the list, I'm thinking this Steven Alan one is a totally valid purchase!
I'm adding these to the shop later. I totally wish I could keep the green bag.

Sale and a preview

Here's a preview of some things that will be added to the Etsy shop really soon. Also, just added more stuff to the 30% off sale - lots of great stuff there!





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Hmmm.

I've been attempting to compile a spring wishlist, but I'm feeling uninspired. I know I'm on the lookout for some neutral tops, some high waist jeans, a khaki trench and....

New Shoes!

My "grey" Ferragamo shoes from Ebay came yesterday, and aside from being a little more taupe than what I wanted or what they appeared in the photos, I am thrilled with them. I actually had been wanting some for a while, but the gals behind these great blogs inspired me to seal the deal.

Fashionshesays - this girl has an awesome hot pink pair that I love!

Lululetty - I think she has quite a few pair, which I can totally understand after just one day, I'm hooked and trolling for a black pair!.

My newest blog discovery - Lady Lunacy, I don't know that she's ever posted wearing them - but has posted a photo in front of her shoe rack, which also houses these awesome Chloe wedges. Talk about shoe envy...

I figured, if they can rock this style, I'd be in good company. I'm drawn to things that are a little juvenile/old ladyish at the same time, so sometimes having some validation helps!

I also added these two great bags to my Etsy shop today. Honestly, I would love to keep them both...



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