Printed Jeans: Spring edition

Remember not too long ago I confessed my love for printed dungarees? Well I'm back with a few newbies in springy hues that will make you jump for joy:





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secret squirrel, june.11

it was only just last week that i became aware of secret squirrel, and suddenly i feel like i've just met a long-lost sister. familiar/new/cool/so exciting. she would be allowed in my home any day.

secret weapons, may.11

a short lesson in logic:

. i looove shoes
. i'm short...petite, if you will
. if you are height-challenged, and you wear nude shoes, they will give the illusion that you are taller*
. therefore, i must make room in the closet for rebecca minkoff's debut shoe collection.

*note: this equation may not apply to all skin tones.

i spotted these doll boots on a client earlier in the week and haven't been able to get them outta my mind...a perfect color to wear with everything, and the heel height is just right:


and then there's the vixen platform pump- these beauties have been sitting in my shopping cart for a month next to a michael kors rose gold watch. maybe it's time to bring em on home.

linen + lines, may.11

neutral linen + navy stripes + perfect pockets = a definite yes! yes! yes!

wear color, may.11

ohhh lawwwdy, this site has me figured out. i popped into Zara the other day and felt an overwhelming urge to wrap myself in its' racks of bright bright yellow, jade, cobalt, watermelon, satsuma, aqua....

la pochette, apr.11

since i was a wee one, i've had a love for bags so strong that it borders on unhealthy. i have many distinct memories of my mama referring to me as a 'bag lady'...i would take the time each morning to transfer my books, pencil pouch, etc from one bag or backpack to whichever one was a better match for that day's ensemble. fast forward 20+ years and i'm still right there. maybe a little less matchy-matchy than in 3rd grade, but with a pretty solid supply of satchels, totes and carryalls which can often be found littering all rooms of my apartment, thanks to that very same morning transfer routine, now done in haste as i run to the subway.

anyhoo, now that you have some background, here's a really hot little number that i wouldn't mind adding to my collection:



do you remember this post? clearly clare vivier just continues to read my mind. all i want is to carry my belongings around in soft clutches of various colors, sizes, textures and patterns. my attraction to the above babies is a product of my desperate need for sunshine (longest.winter.ever). the neutral/bright combo begs to be worn with loose white cotton tops, baby blue ankle jeans, khaki trenches, gold jewels, tan skin and the like.

xo

mile high club, mar.11

I'm just counting down the days until the sun shines and I can leave my socks behind. Each of these styles, however, would look adorable with tights or ankle socks in the meantime.


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cutie buhbooties, feb.11

i love this girls' laid back look. it has me looking forward to spring, a little sun, and some exposed skin. wish i could zoom in to see them up close, i'm hoping that pattern is embroidered all-over....or beaded, even better!

up in the air, may.10

rachel comey *

pink *

seychelles *

mm6 *

en mis sueños, apr.10

wish i could take this little number back to spain with me, so cute for romping around las playas de cádiz...



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ks+tw = killer combination, apr.10

sorry for the repetition, but promise this will be the last post on my love for kate spade...for a little while.

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whisper-light, apr.10

i want to wear this precious, "whisper-light" cami on the daily. pops of neon are my new thang.

eat cake for breakfast, apr.10

i'm so in love with kate spade's spring looks...

"met a new friend"

"no wallflowers here"

"took a chance on the convertible"

"called friends for cocktails"

"loved salty snacks and sweet surprises"


i already own the ivy car coat, above, and you know how i feel about the klick strappy sandals. i also just snagged this sweet little number:


but now i've set my sights on the ab fab sunglasses scarf...i neeeed it!


take a peek at the pinwheels...