Forever Frugal Friday

 

with the sun shining and spring officially here it's all about the sundresses for me!  i love this blue tribal inspired dress.  perfectly priced at under $15 bucks it would be perfect for an upcoming music festival (that i am sadly once again not attending) or brunching with the ladies. 

 

loves.

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Blue Blazin'

 

how are we feeling about blazers these days? 

 

i personally am still loving the trend and am especially loving this cobalt open-front blazer! i like the versatility it allows, and also think it kind of resembles this rebecca minkoff becky jacket i've been eyeing for the past few months. 

 

go bold or go home!  let's continue to blaze it up!

NYFW - Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013 RTW Collection

i am very much behind in my spring 2103 rtw collections, but took a minute today to check out a few designers and have to say that monique lhuillier knocked it out of the park. 

 

her name has always been synonymous with wedding gowns and red carpet appearance but this collection is a beautiful blend of all things gorgeous!

her bold prints blended so beautiful together and really flatter a woman's body.

 

her bold jewel tones brights and glittery gold and black had my eyes all aglow. 

and not to disappoint her gowns were sheer genius - literally. 

 

i loved her use of colors, textures and patterns!  she did not disappoint and left me with a whole new vision of monique lhuillier. 

 

what have your favorite collections been so far?  keep checking back here as i hope to share some more of my fave shows in the next few days!  any i should look at immediately?

 

and can i just say out loud that one day i will attend nyfw?

Forever Frugal Friday

oh how i love when summer arrives.  even though the weather in la is almost always sunny.  summer time brings bright colors, bold prints and the ability to wear just about anything because it's summer!

i am loving this essential blushing shift dress in blue (also available in coral and yellow) as it is casual enough to wear to brunch and running around town but you could spice it up with some bold accessories and heels and wear it out and about as well. 

gotta love a dress you can get multiple purpose wears out of. 

i also love the casual-ness summer brings.  all you really need any saturday is a pair of jean shorts (my goal is to fit into a pair that i love this summer) and a cute ass tank top.  well i found this cute metallic heart racerback tank that would look darling with just about anything, but still need to find those jean shorts...

what is your essential clothing item to wear in the summer? 

Easter Best Dressed

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1 - Mon Cheri Dress

2 - Ruffle Dress

3 - Kelly Dress

4 - Ruffle Print Dress

5 - Ruffle Cami Dress

6 - Side Drape Jersey Sheath Dress

7 - Watercolor Dress

8 - Ruffle Dress

Ever since I was 11, Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays because of the bright colors, pretty prints and the fact that I almost always got a new dress for church on Sunday.  I just realized that I haven't even begun to think about what I will wear this coming Easter but I after browsing through a variety of dresses, I am leaning towards ruffles and bright colors. 

Now I just need which brunch spot to wear my Easter best.... 

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And a very special hug and a squeeze to my girl Karli and the healthy (quick) delivery of her new baby boy Liam!  So happy for The Konings! 

Now I am just waiting for the 22nd and the arrival of little RJR...

Forever Frugal Friday

Let me just say that if I was wearing this darling Retro Woven Dress I would look a little more enthusiastic and happy than this girl here.  I love the color, the cinched in waist and the dainty print.   A great dress for those last few weeks of summer, that can follow you into fall with the addition of some tights and boots. 

I've Got a Crush on You...

Remember that awesome 80's band The Jets? Well, this dress has me singing their song, "Crush On You".

And wouldn't you just know that those crafty designers at FCUK appropriately named the dress Crush On You. Crushing hard....

Wine Bag = Genius

Wine and bread…two of my favorite things to enjoy alone or with friends. I enjoy them so much that this Rebecca Minkoff Wine Bag might just be a necessity. This bag has a separate compartment for your wine and also your bread, which is important as you do not want the wine rolling over and crushing your bread!

This wine bag would also be a great house warming gift, as you could fill it with a nice bottle of wine and delicious olive bread (that is just my preference). Cute, functional and fun!

Peacock Inspiration

This beautiful board over at Style Me Pretty has me loving and craving the rich jewel tone blues and greens inspired by the peacock. Definitely colors I am looking at for dresses to wear to weddings this summer. Stunning! Plus those beautiful blue shoes remind me of the shoes Carrie owns from Sex and the City!

Popsicle Inspired

Soapsicles by Soapylove , Dress by Insight

Insight must have been hungry when they designed the Sugar Hill Dress. Beautifully bright and blended this dress will have you craving a popsicle all day long. If you aren't one to blend in with the rest, then this is the dress for you!

I had seen the dress in the pink and blue combo above on Urban Outfitters online, but did not see it there today, so perhaps check at an actual store. I must also point ya'll to Soapylove's Etsy shop, which is full of cute creations that look good enough to eat.

These handmade soaps would make great gift adornments and also look adorable at your summer house in the bathroom. Regardless of how you use them, they are candy for your eye and these dresses are sure to be candy for someone eyes.