Sassy Stripes by Sonia Rykiel

I suppose it's a little late in the springtime to be posting knits, but when I came across these I couldn't resist.

Sailor Stripe Knit Top , Stripe Contrast Pocket and Cuff Knit Top , Sailor Stripe Knit Dress , Stripe Dress , Mini Stripe Cardi with Contrast Trim , Stripe Knit Sweater with Frill Hem and Bee Buttons (BEE BUTTONS!!! So cute!)

Thrifty Thursday!! Five pieces for $90.10!!!

Silk top in Dusty Lavender , Ruffled Floral Skirt , Appeal Beaded Necklace , Skylar Platform Heels , Chunky Knit Cardigan in Taupe

A place to entertain.

It's the time of year where every evening I wish I had a fabulous home with a fabulous yard (read gardens and a pool) for fabulous entertaining. Maybe one day... For now I just have to settle for having my fabulous friends entertain me!

Save the Date Dress , Sylvia NY Straw Hat , French Cat Eye Sunglasses , Bertie Ohio Tan T-straps , Reiss Dee Drape Cardigan in Nude

oh how i love a mod shift!

I  LOVE mod shift dresses. How cute is the one with the glasses!!?? 

It's definitely at the top of my "today i really really really want" list.

Sonni shift with applique eyeglasses , Flower bloom cotton shift , Givenchy floral minidress , Black and white geometric shift

Sohomode on Etsy

Found this cute designer on Etsy today. These items are all available on her Etsy page, but to see some real gems, check out the fabric library 

A weekend picnic.

I'll be at work all weekend, but if I wasn't I'd be finding a quiet place for a nice picnic at the National Arboretum.

'Erin' Chiffon Dress , A La Carte Cardigan in Paper Bag , D&G Woven Tote , Vail Wedge in Taupe Suede , 'Charisma' Teardrop Pendant Necklace

Thrifty Thursday!! Five pieces for $75.19!!!

I totally love Shaun White's boys shirts from Target. Just order up a size from what you would normally wear in a juniors/misses shirt; they're fun, comfy and cheap! Perfect for a day of record shopping.

 Monster does an Airwalk Tee , Zip Up Jacket in Red , Dual Layered Knit Skirt in Black , Runaways Tote Bag ,  Keds Basic Brights in Summer Orange

DINO-mite!

Keith Haring by Patricia Field Snake MC jacket , Kain silk and modal tank , Tripp NYC Mechanic Wash Cargo Jean , Rawr! Dinosaur Necklace , Steve Madden Lorane Suede Pump

Hooray for Ombre!!

I super duper love ombre.

Futuristic Sequin Cocktail Dress , INC Bandage Dress , A+O Jasmine Iridescent Dress , BCBG Bandage Skirt , T Jung Coat , JNY Pleated Skirt , Victorias Secret Tank , Akira Slouch Cami , Old Navy V-neck Tee

The Devil hath power To assume a pleasing shape

 

After being sick for a good portion of my mini vacation, I have an urge to dress to the nines in some sexy sultry devilish red.

Ruched Convertible Dress , Thorn Corset Swimsuit , Lanvin Patent and Suede Pumps , Red Lace Plunge Push-up

Muted Mod

I am totally freaking out over this ensemble!! That super future mod swing dress is divine!!

Poltock and Walsh Angled Swing Dress , Emma Watson Cotton Twill Jacket , Melissa Kali II Bow Front Wedge , French Connection Metal Row Bangle

Thrifty Thursday!! Five pieces for $92.08!!

Matte Vinyl Tube Dress , Yellow Houndstooth Tights , Slant Zip Moto Jacket , Rocketman Necklace , Gladiator Heels

Morgan my muse...

Once upon a time I was a goth living in Baltimore and had a gorgeous doll of a friend named Morgan. 

A quick facebook chat with her today has me reminiscing our days of layered slips. 

First the black, then the red, top it of with the frilly white, and always, always, red red lipstick.

White vintage slip , Red vintage slip , Black Onyx pendant , RED lipstick , Faux Fur Coat , Black vintage slip , Victorian Syd Boots

Botanical Kittens

I went out shopping with Kristen today and we both are head over heels for this darling dress at Anthropologie. The cute garden cat print looks just like her girls Gracie and Niko!

Botanical Stroll Dress , Orange Velvet Rose Fascinator , Ruffled Spring Celosia Cardigan , Red Suede MaryJanes , Pastel Colorblock Tote

Espadrilles!!

Espadrilles aren't just canvas and rope these days, and they certainly aren't just for peasants! 

Here are some of my picks, everything from traditional to "wait, is that really an espadrille?"

Bettye Muller Heirloom , Arturo Chiang Hummel , Old Navy Jersey Espadrilles in Peach , Old Navy Linen Espadrilles in Brown , JCrew Sardinia Espadrilles in Fatigue , Pink Studio Addy in Blue  , Bottega Veneta Espadrille , Sigerson Morrison Belle in Black , JCrew Sardinia Wedge Espadrilles in Platinum Gold , Cecilia Peep-toe Plaid Espadrille , Marais USA Espadrille in Green , Bettye Muller Menu in Navy

Owls are everywhere!!

1970's owls are back! Well they've been back for a while,  but now they are everywhere! You can find owls on everything from dresses to aprons to umbrella stands to pop art! Here's a collection of old and new.

Emma Cook Owl Dress , Coffee with my Owl Illustration , Glass Bubble Owl , Owl on a Branch Necklace , Owl Umbrella Stand , Out on a Limb Too Vintage Owl Bud Vase , Owl in a Tree Necklace ,  

 Enid Collins Painted Box Purse , Owl Invasion Apron , Long Owl Necklace

Thrifty Thursday!! 6 pieces for $81.98!!!

Since last week I only featured 4 items, this week I took some extra time and featured 6 for only $81.98! 

1970's Watercolor Blouse , Fab Smocked Skirt in Navy , Nylon/Lycra Microfiber Tights in Navy , Vintage Green Apple Necklace , 1977 Articulated Ballerina Necklace , Tobbyn Slingback Sandals in Brown

Cinco De Mayo!

I am so in love with these!!!

Feliz Mexican mini embroidered dress , Wixarikas Shaman Indigenous bag , Nature and Birds Mexican intricate fine embroidered blouse , Casa Azul romantic Mexican Huichol vintage dress/skirt , Huichol Ethnic Jewelry collection , Birds y Nubes Strapless Mexican embroidered dress

Talbots? Really?

Okay readers, bear with me here for a minute. Yes, Talbots. Generally Talbots brings to mind grandma fashions, but it can actually be a great resource for ladies who like a vintage feel. The cuts are all super ladylike, they offer a wide ranges of sizes, and their summer colorways are great! I am especially drawn to them after a day of horrific sights in Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach. When did it become okay to wear a string bikini no matter what your body type? Shouldn't bikinis be reserved for supermodels only? I vote yes.

Ponte Knit Dress , The Charming Cardigan , Halter One-Piece Swimsuit , Drape Front Silk Shell , Sateen Pencil Skirt , Pintucked Irish Linen Blouse

blue skies

After a lovely Sunday watching the clouds float by at the beach, I'm totally in the mood for some pretty blue hues.

Lace-trim Babydoll , Sugar Skull Necklace , Surfacing Bikini , Turquoise Poise Trench , Limousine Spring Flats , Ruffle Satin Dress