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April Showers

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April greeted us with a beautiful sunny morning yesterday… and then a thunderstorm. April Showers are here, so time to gear up and make the rain a little more bearable!

April Showers

(1) Merona Anorak Jacket, Target, $40
(2) Wellesbourne Umbrella, Jack Wills, $39.50
(3) Rain Rain Go Away Umbrella, Felix Rey, $75
(4) Romilly Rain Ballet Flats, Hunter, $75
(5) Monogrammed Rain Jacket, Marley Lilly + Eddie Bauer, $60
(6) Duckie Rain Flats, Anthropologie, $68
(7) Evedon Premium Wellies, Joules, $120
(8) Stow & Go Rain Coat, Vineyard Vines, $155
(9) Romilly Rain Ballet Flats, Hunter, $75
(10) Medium Le Pliage Tote, Longchamp, $210

What are your go-to rainy-day items?

Pink Lemonade Pastels

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Been daydreaming a lot lately… of pastel shades and and flowy skirts, candy-colored necklaces and sandals, and sips of icey pink lemonade on the porch during a spring evening… 🙂

Pink Lemonade Pastel

[ Flight Cabin Sweater, ModCloth, $35 ]
[ Colima Maxi Skirt, Anthropologie, $118 ]
[ Salmon Pink Bubble Necklace, hime diy via Etsy, $14 ]
[ Leather Flat Sandals, ASOS, $37 ]
[ Charlotte Street Fabric Theresa, Kate Spade, $238 ]

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Along Came Spring

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But it sure doesn’t feel like it!

Still, I’m working on prepping my closet for the day it actually arrives. Here’s just about everything I’m wishing for this spring, whenever it may arrive!

Spring Wish List

 

[ 1 ] Goreski Glasses Bangle (Kate Spade, $78):: Because, why not?

[ 2 ] Trench (Target, $60 ):: I do love the London Sole trench I have, but I’m looking for a cropped, lighter version for spring. With Target’s price tags, you can’t really go wrong.

[ 3 ] Tote (Vineyard Vines, $95):: My work year begins June 1st as opposed to January 1st, and I have a handful of vacation days I’m looking to use up before June hits. This classic Vineyard Vines tote would be just perfect for long weekend trips around New England.

[ 4 ] Anorak (J.Crew, $138):: Lets face it. It’s New England. I’m going to take those weekend trips to the beach and it’s going to rain on me. This J.Crew number is the perfect spring/summer rain jacket.

[ 5 ] Polka dot dress (Topshop, $76):: No explanation. Just can’t get over how cute these are this season!

[ 6 ] Floral pants (Lilly Pulitzer, $168):: Because clearly it is not dress/skirt/shorts weather yet and I need some way to convince my wardrobe it’s spring!

[ 7 ] Vickers Bow (Kiel James Patrick, $58):: How adorable and springy are these new additions to the KJP line? Love the Nantucket Regatta print!

[ 8 ] Anchor Buckle Belt (ASOS, $25):: The perfect addition to spring shorts!

[ 9 ] Brogues (Jack Wills, $298):: Have you taken a look at any Jack Wills catalogue, ever? These shoes apparently go with literally everything, and I am all for versatile splurges.

[ 10 ] Monograms (BaubleBar, $110):: These aren’t spring-related, I just still can’t help lusting over BaubleBar’s monogram necklaces so they remain on my wish list!

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What are you wishing for this spring?

Put a tie on it

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tie as belt

Striped shirt, Forever21 [similar] // Skirt, Forever21 [similar] // Belt, Jos A. Bank [similar 1; 2] // Pearls, vintage // Watch, Urban Outfitters // Bracelets, mishmash, comment for details! // Purse, Jesslyn Blake [similar] // Brogues, ASOS [similar]

Outfit inspiration here is totally jacked from girlsack, and I’ve even attempted to put it together once before here. I just could not get over how cute the idea of a belt-as-bow was. Plus any excuse to wear a lace skirt and navy and white stripes? I’m there.

striped shirt lace skirt

vintage pearl necklace

urban outfitters world watch

kelly green purse

Saint Patrick Green

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Just like red and pink on St. Valentine’s Day, even at my age I can’t help but get into the spirit and wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. This springy look would have been more appropriate on last year’s St. Patty’s Day (hello 72 degrees and sunny!), but I can guarantee you even if it hits above 50 this year, I’ll be excited enough to rock a sundress.

Lucky Ladies

[ Tabitha Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $378 ]
[ Stroke of Luck Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $32 ]
[ Gold Wishbone Pendant, BaubleBar, $24 ]
[ Four Leaf Clover Bangle, Alex and Ani, $28]
[ Wedges, Gabriella Rocha, $63 ]

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green lilly pulitzer dresses

[ Dresses l-r ]
[ Posey, $238 // Antonia, $198 // Freja, $278 ]

 

JW Spring ’13

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jack wills spring 2013

New England is resisting spring harder than ever this year. You know who else understands that? England. That’s why I love turning to British brand Jack Wills‘ catalogue for style inspiration– they seem to get that spring doesn’t necessarily mean bikinis and flip flops. Check out some of my favorite current items– shorts and skirts to look forward to, and cozy jumpers and brogues for right now!

Jack Wills Spring Set

(1) Aldcliffe Crew, $118
(2) Porchfield Dress, $89.50
(3) Fairbank Culotte, $79.50
(4) Newnham Side Bag, $298
(5) Alburgh Breton Tee, $49.50
(6) Maybury Skirt, $79.50
(7) Glenthorne Brogue, $298
(8) Ibsley Tote, $39.50

Are you experiencing warm weather where you are yet, or is your spring still rainy and chilly like mine and England’s?

Baby Doll

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Lace dress, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Pretty Shiny Sparkly Necklace, Spike the Punch  // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; bfrend // Button ring, vintage Chanel // Shoes, Lower East Side + DIYed
[similar 1; 2; 3]

Apparently all I wear on the blog these days are white dresses. I’ve gotten so much use out of this one (also seen here), but my favorite thing to dress it up with is delicate pink accessories– like this adorable Spike the Punch necklace designed with Pretty Shiny Sparkly!

Sparkles and Sundresses

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Blazer, H&M [similar]
Dress, J Crew
Pearls, J Crew
Belt, J Crew [similar]
Triple Link Bangle, Bauble Bar
Pearl bracelet, vintage
Sequin clutch, Zara [similar; similar]
Sandals, Gap [similar]

Blazers and sundresses are kind of my new favorite thing. Since I am just done wearing pants [considering it is May and should be averaging 73 degrees instead of 55], I’m forced to stay bundled up on top.

Anyone else struggling with this “spring” weather??

Treasure Hunting

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One of my favorite things about visiting my parents’ house is rediscovering old treasures that have been hiding in the attic or back of my closet. Most recent find? Plastic Kate Spade heels.

Bird Peplum Top, LC Lauren Conrad
[check out the dress too!]
Jeans, American Eagle
Sunglasses, vintage
Necklace, Tiffany & Co.
Bracelets, vintage / Tiffany & Co. / DIYed
Heels, Kate Spade [similar]