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In Like A Lion






 dress: urban outfitters (similar) | anorak: patterson kincaid | shoes: target | bracelets: j crew, gifted (similar) | bag: fossil c/o


To be honest, I spent a lot of time this weekend getting down on myself for a number of different little things (why isn't my house spotless all the time ever, where do I want Chelsea & The City to go long-term, how does everybody seem to manage their time time so well?). I'm pretty sure everybody has their off days, and Florida's rainy weather lately isn't helping matters. Here's to hoping March goes 'out like a lamb' and brings back the sunny days and better spirits.

Vertical stripes are flattering on everybody and this dress is especially uplifting because it reminds me of warmer days (think Summer seersucker, baseball pinstripes and all that comes with a good game)! The linear design on this dress helps elongate my frame and draw the eyes up (and down to my latest contender in the 'favorite shoes' category). The drizzle has made my anorak the ultimate accessory but I'm secret longing to toss it and go bare!

What do you do when you're having a few "off" days?

Happy Friday! + weekly roundup


Happy Friday my pretties! This week has definitely been an adjustment period for my little family. You may remember from last weeks recap that my mister scored a second job (so proud of that hardworking man!), so Lo and I are getting used to being a twosome for most of the day. It's been harder to photograph outfits lately but I've got some cool things planned for the week ahead (I opened an AMAZING box from eShakti today and can't wait to style the piece they graciously sent). I've been complaining about my hair for THE LONGEST and might have finally landed on Jessica Alba's shorter ombre style. I hope this weekend leaves a little time for a relaxing cup of coffee (or tea) and that you do something to make yourself proud.

This week I'm loving:

the perfect winged liner tutorial from Vogue Beauty's Monday Makeover
a vintage inspired J Crew style guide shot in gorgeous St. Barths
a sweet stack of colorful pancakes on Oh Joy's Make Someone Happy project
The Pink Peonies does mint, perfectly
Gwyneth Paltrow's annual Spring edit on Goop
& the freshest office accessories over at Gal Meets Glam

p.s. Don't forget to shop my Stella & Dot Trunk show! The final day to support Chelsea & The City and place an order is the 23rd. Anyone who makes a purchase will be entered to win the Julep bangle!

as always, images via tumblr & pinterest

J Crew Spring 2013 Part III

I'll spare you the 'J Crew can do no wrong' diatribe and jump right into this portion of the fabulous Spring collection (I mean, did you see those bejeweled jeans?!). The colors this time around are so much more vibrant and punchy (read 'ready to roll into summer') and I'm loving all of the schoolboy inspiration! All of the shades of blue make me want to jump into the nearest swimming pool ASAP and I'm totally okay with it. Which pieces are you loving this time around?

check out my picks from part I and part II

  1. Ribbon Necklace
  2. Lightweight Boy Shirt in Stripe
  3. Collection No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Shadow Floral
  4. Collection Beaded Matchstick Jean
  5. Collection Everly Snakeskin Pumps in Parisian Yellow
  6. Convertible Jewel Collar Sweater
  7. Crystal Droplets Necklace in Emerald Pool
  8. Collection Silk Crepe De Chine Skirt in Shoe Sketch
  9. Cropped Matchstick Jean in Thistle Print
  10.  Collection Draped Georgette Top in Bright Indigo

p.s. I'm having a few issues with my trusty Bamboo tablet so bear with me (and the fake handwriting for now)!