every shade of blue I see

I find it a bit ironic how even in the depths of winter, the spring clothing lines hit the stores and make me itchy for warm afternoons, and outdoor dinning. I have been trying not to rush to buy too many new things, but I couldn't resist this striped top from Banana Republic. The length is perfect for leggings or skinny jeans, and it's light and airy - which means it will be a great spring layer.  For now it can be worn with a long sweater and boots, which will allow for this to transition nicely between seasons. I love the detail of the old fashioned sweatshirt triangle at the neckline- reminds me of some of my most comfortable tops through out the years.

a sprinkling of leaves

This dainty cuff from anthropologie is on my current wish list (is it too early to make a list for Santa, or can you ask the Easter Bunny since Santa is clearly on vacation this time of year?).  The details of the leaves and thrones is gorgeous, looking like vines you'd see winding up the sides of an old English home.

goin' places that I've never been

This little sign should be on everyone's mottoes for 2012.  Hopefully, there are many adventures to be had this year in new place to explore.  Traveling is one of my most favorite things to do, and though it is fun to go to places you've been before, it is great to see something you've only explored in books or online. If I could go anywhere in the next year, I would have Paris on the top of the list, followed by Vancouver, and then Costa Rica. What's on your list of places to visit?

lay off of my blue suede shoes

Elvis has nothing on me now, at least not in the shoe department. I ended up in H&M the other night, wandering around looking for nothing particular when I spotted these amazing blue shoes. I wish I could wear heels without lots of pain, or be one of those girls I see power walking in sillettos (bless you ladies), but I wouldn't be able to walk after 30 minutes for at least three days. Thank goodness for fun flats like these beauties- I can't wait to pair them with jeans and a white top and some bold jewelry. I am also looking forward to drier sidewalks to really get to wear these shoes all around town.