Dress obsession of the day...

When surfing around the "mall store" websites today, I happened along something so lovely and so inexpensive and that looked so comfy that I had to share it with you, dear readers. By now, you will have realized that I adore unique, versatile, feminine pieces. It's only a bonus if they don't cause pain :)

THIS dress, however, is all of the above. The Express Flutter-Sleeve Dress is girly, bright, just a little clingy and quite a lot sexy.

You can wear it now with a pair of solid tights and right through the spring and summer with bare legs and whatever fabulous sandals/heels you pick up. And don't forget the power of the skinny or wide belt as an accessory with this one!

I simply adore the print...reminds you of the ocean and an abstract painting all at once, right? But for those of you who are print-shy (and I normally am), this fantastic dress also comes in 3 solid colors (turquoise, cobalt blue and black), all equally nice.

And it's priced at under $60! Shut up!

Flowers on her toes...

So, I have a friend we call MaliBu, mostly because it suits her. She is funny, bubbly, laid-back, girly and the queen of all things pop culture. She also has this amazing set of gams that lend themselves well to shoes - particularly high, colorful, platform ones.

That's why when I saw that flower-printed, platform, high-heeled shoes are everywhere for spring and summer, I pictured her doing cartwheels. In the spirit of MaliBu (and spring fashion), get your manicured hands on your own pair! Their cheeky prints will add some girly flair to your otherwise standard outfits and some much-needed color to the same old, solid color ensembles we get so used to throwing on in the morning.

The shoe pictured above is the Nine West "Jai" Multi Platform Pump, the perfect platform peep-toe in almost too silly colors. Some others I find particularly fab are the Jessica Simpson "Brenda" Floral Denim Pump (a classic round-toe with a stacked heel and painterly print), the BCBGirls "Ariel" Multi-Floral Art Print Heel (another classic style with a truly versatile print) and the Guess "Carrie" Print Satin High-Heel Pump (a pointy-toe, sleek heel with a watercolor feel).

You know you want a pair...so go do some gardening in the shoe department!

Rock the Kazbar...

To help continue my obsession with one-shoulder, off-shoulder, strapless things, please take a moment to look at this GORGeous top by French Connection. The Kazbar Silk Satin One Shoulder Top can be all things...dressy, casual, worn with jeans, skirt, heels, flats, myriad of possibilities! Plus, the super-luxe fabric, inset waist and unusual print are just so glam. Am I right or am I right?

Thank you Shop It To Me for sending it to me via SaleMail :) BTW - If you haven't signed up yet, you really should. Really really. If you are truly in love and must have more, there is even a DRESS version at Macy's! Yay!

The top is on SALE at the French Connection site, at Nordstrom and at Bloomingdales. Take your pick of the sites to find your size ladies!