Bring on Spring

As I'm writing this, the sun is setting and I'm marveling at just how beautiful it is. Admittedly, Californians haven't endured much of a Winter this year. In fact, our state is actually experiencing a drought. Temps have been in the 70's for the majority of the past few months, and the wineries by our house look more like a barren desert. However, a storm is coming tomorrow, and I for one am excited to get some much needed rain (and some coat time in).

There are two times per year where I get really excited about shopping - Spring and Fall. With Spring officially around the corner, I'm dying to get a few key pieces that will carry me into Summer. Think pastels, brights, and lighter neutrals! Light and bright will be my motto.

I'm crazy for colorful flowers, and I buy fresh blooms about twice per month for our condo.

Loft 

Denim jackets are on my list, as I've been wanting one to wear over little dresses for ages now!

J Crew

I believe I first blogged about these back at the beginning of Fall, and I'm finally pulling the trigger. Soon.

Floral is always major. I think a blazer or denim jacket would be the perfect topper over this dress.

c/o Pinterest

I pinned this Kate Spade not only because it's gorgeous, but also to remind myself that my next bag will be in a pastel! Minty blue, powder blue, and blush are my favorites. 

M.A.C morange lipstick

I'm all about orange lips. Yes it looks scary, but there's always a way to sheer a bold lip color out so that it looks more natural. 

These are mostly all of my picks, but I'm sure more will come :)

Linking up with Tara 

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Weekend Sparkle

Wearing: Nordstrom top (similar feel)

J Crew skirt (similar factory version)

Zara flats

RM Mini Mac  (love it in peach)

Express Earrings

The weekend is always cause for celebration, and what better way to show it than by wearing tons of sparkle! I used to save my glittery pieces for nighttime, but I find that wearing them in the day is a bit more unexpected and chic. When the light hits just right, the effect is almost ethereal. The earrings and the flats are both recent treasures, and I'm a very happy girl about that.

Linking up with Carylee and Gina today!

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Polka Dots & Denim

Wearing: Loft blouse (check sale section in your store) 

Loft jeans

J Crew Pumps (similar) (love these)

J Crew necklace (gorgeous) (equally beautiful and for less!)

Michael Kors Bag

M.A.C. Cosmetics lipstick in Peach Blossom

Another weekend uniform for you guys! As much as I love wearing dresses and skirts, and as fortunate as we are to have such beautiful weather year-round here in California, there's nothing as sleek looking as a great pair of jeans and a feminine top. Polka dots are so easy to wear with just about anything, so I decided to punch up this Loft blouse with some vibrant pumps in my favorite shade of blue (naturally).

P.S. - I scored this top on mega sale at Loft this past week. It was only 17 dollars! I suggest checking it out at your local store, as they have so many great things on their discount racks right now.

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The Red Dress

Wearing: H&M Garden Collection dress (2010)

Zara Pumps (love these classics) (similar)

J Crew Factory clutch

Baublebar bracelet

Express Earrings

YSL "le orange" lipstick and Essie "cascade cool" nails

The hubs and I at dinner 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and Valentine's day! As I said in my last post, husband and I went out to dinner at this quaint little Italian restaurant that we had never tried before. We had a caprese salad, veggie neopolitan-style pizza, tiramisu, and champagne that the owner's wife sent over to our table :) The night was perfect. 

What made it even better was the dress I wore. This red rose H&M Garden Collection dress is undoubtedly my favorite piece in my wardrobe. As silly as it may sound, it makes me feel like Carrie Bradshaw. I've only worn it twice, and both on very special occasions. The first time on our trip to New York City. The second time on the night that Nate proposed to me in Las Vegas. So Friday night was the third appearance of my beloved red dress. Who knows when it will come out to play again, but I'm hoping it's sooner rather than later! Until then...

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