Wednesday, February 23, 2011

diy project- tea cans as flower pots

What a cute idea?! and easy to do too.  I've seen old tea cans used as flower pots for weddings but I'm thinking they are perfect for kitchen decor.
apartment therapy 

Sunday, February 20, 2011

rainbow

heart this shirt

not only does it remind me of a rainbow, but also of easter eggs. which means that spring is comingggg:)
LOFT 

Saturday, February 19, 2011

oxfords

I've been dying to get a great pair of oxfords for a while now, but I'm not too entirely sure what color or style I want or what to wear them with. I found a few of my favorites that aren't too classic and have a bit of a cute twist.

love how these look more like flats than the traditional oxford,
not so sure on the extreme point of the toe
ALDO

leopard print always gets me
Matisse

lovely details and color
typeZ

perfect for spring and summer
Steve Madden

pretty plain compared to the others, but you can add more detail to
the outfit
Bass


I think these are it. perfect colors and cute floral cutouts
Lucky Brand

Friday, February 18, 2011

b-e-a-utifulll

Whenever I am shopping at GAP, I feel like anything I pick off the rack is going to look relaxed and simple, but chic and beautiful at the same time. I also feel like everything is made with mixing and matching in mind, which gives you that easy feeling that you can pick an outfit with your eyes closed and it will look good together. I'm usually short on time (due to that thing called a snooze button!) when getting ready and either have to skip on hair and makeup (which isn't a good idea) or on taking my time to pick out an outfit and really get all the details right. GAP already has all those little details perfected so it's an easy day when I grab jeans, one of their tees or tanks and one of their cardigans. I was looking at new styles online (and the deals for the presidents day sale!) and I am so loving all the pieces. Even the models and their hair look so beautiful. Can I just be a living GAP ad?

 cream and ruffles are a signature look of mine

this shirt would look awful on me, but I'm totally digging her hair

heart her beachy waves and blush top with just a hint
of sparkle on the shoulder 

I could totally go for this blazer that still has a
feminine and sophisticated look 

love the combination of stripes with the floral pattern
and those shoes 

another cute blazer look 

adding a few embellishments would be a simple diy project
 if you have a lot of plain cardigans that need jazzed up

perfect tee. perfect cardigan. perfect necklace.
and perfect girl. 

great color combo

I don't know how I feel about the almost lime skirt,
but I love the concept of the tucked in tee and belt 

one word. ruffles

there is the blush again. adore it and her hair style

spring has sprung


The weather has changed so suddenly the past few days, from snow and a temperature in the 30's, to sunshine and a high of 63 degrees. It's definitely for the better though. I brought out one of my versatile dresses that goes from late winter to summer (it has short sleeves and a black and white floral print with hints of pinks and mint) on Wednesday, and now all I want to wear is floral. Maybe if I limit my wardrobe to have some hint of floral then spring will come even faster? I only wish I had that kind of power.





 Flirty Dresses and Skirts


anthropologie 

modcloth

j.crew




Feminine Sweaters and Shirts
forever21
j.crew
                                                          
topshop





Fun Accessories and Shoes


urban outfitters 


forever21


rachelleD -etsy


dsw

payless






Wednesday, February 16, 2011

diy tote bag


I found this lovely diy project on design sponge a while ago and have had it under my diy tab, but just haven't had the time or willpower to make it yet. But. I am going to at least start on it this weekend, and hopefully finish it and proudly carry the cute thing around. I want to make a few modifications to the one shown, like a darker color than cream for the outside and possibly a print for the inside, but I haven't looked for the right fabric just yet. If it's easy enough, I'm thinking of making one as presents for all my female friends and family. We'll seeeee.





swooning

I adore this ring and I think it would look lovely with some owl earrings I just bought.
Bonus- The etsy shop owner is based in Louisville so I'm supporting someone from my state!