I'm back lovelies!

Oh my goodness, it has been several weeks since my last post! Due to so much studying, working, etc. I have had to (temporarily) abandon my daily blogging. However, that period is over and it is time to resume our daily chats - hooray!

To ease back into things, let's start with something we all love to dish and dream about...SHOES of course!

Partly because I am forced to be very frugal as of late and partly because they just seem so all-around great, I give you the "Easy Bet" Platform Sandal from Unlisted by Kenneth Cole. Delicate t-strap, ring detail, cork wedge - they look ultra-comfortable and, of course, super-versatile for spring and summer.

Picture with a floaty summer dress, a slouchy tunic, boyfriend jeans, a relaxed mini...all kinds of fabulous pairings are possible with this shoe. And for $50! Seriously! Find them at Piperlime.com or Zappos.com!

If you're not so into this shoe as I, check out the myriad of wedge platform possibilities these sites have to offer - who says you don't need an online shopping break? After all, we must prepare our warm-weather wardrobes now, musn't we?

Raccoons are pretty...

If they own their own etsy shop and make cool, one-of-a-kind clothing!

PrettyRaccoon Clothing is an online shop based out of Toronto, Canada and featured on etsy.com whose designer makes and prints quirky, casual clothing that just has a lovely sense of fun about it. Lots of tee shirts, tube tops, scarves and hand screen printing - we love it!

I especially love the Chandelier Print Gathered Tube Top, the Deer Print Slouchy One Shoulder Top (so fitting for Wisconsin!) and the Custom Print/Color Scarf Wrap (you choose the color and/or screenprint - yeah!).

Great, wearable art that looks perfect with jeans, don't you think?

Crazy shoe obsession of the day...

I KNOW you don't really need shoes. I KNOW you don't really need GREEN shoes. I KNOW you don't really need GOLD PLATFORM GREEN SATIN GLADIATOR-ISH shoes. But if you DID need them, these would be the ones!

Fashion always skews this way and that into the realms of whimsy and crazy, because how can one be creative without at least considering the ridiculous? I believe these shoes are a testament to that and, if you've got $129.00 lying around in your shoe budget, why not the Bebe "Evelyn" Satin Ankle Strap Sandal?

Available in brown, green and shocking blue with a sculpted metallic sole, if the color doesn't make a statement, the acrophobia-inducing 5.75" heel with a 1" platform surely will!

Sometimes you gotta make your shoes do the talking, right? But be careful girls...with a shoe this outrageous, the rest of your outfit had better be pretty subdued...

Skirt obsession of the day...

So, today Urban Outfitters revealed what's new in their stores and online for spring - yay! The first thing that caught my eye I had to share with you, dear readers. Take a gander at the BDG Printed Pocket Knit Skirt, an super-soft circle skirt devoid of any extras like buttons or zippers without sacrificing prettiness.

Love love love the nautical feel of the navy and white stripes - a perfect, under $40 addition to your spring wardrobe, no?

White eyelet & warm weather thoughts...

Girly white eyelet - by roxy-land on Polyvore.com

Crisp, white, feminine and a bit peek-a-boo sexy, anything made with eyelet fabric kind of makes you want to sit up straighter and do a little twirl.

Lots of this is coming out for spring and summer which is so great, mostly because it can be an excellent, textured, neutral piece to go with most anything already in your closet. I particularly like how gold jewelry can really set off this look!

Lovely for work and for play, try incorporating a new blouse into your office wear for some much-needed freshness. Or go all out with a full dress - I see it with espadrilles and a mojito myself...

Some really nice pieces I have found so far:

DRESSES

Nine West "Rock Candy" Eyelet Dress (a great, wrap dress)

Delia's "Juliet" Eyelet Dress (only $44!)

Nanette Lepore "It's Only Love" Dress

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Polka-Dot Eyelet Dress (it's seriously $11.24 on clearance with almost all sizes available. Seriously.)

TOPS/JACKETS

Heritage 1981 "Karla" Strapless Top ($12.90 - do I find you deals or WHAT?)

Elie Tahari "Krista" Cropped Jacket

Now start dreaming of warmer weather! Maybe if we buy dresses NOW spring will come sooner?

And she was called yellow...

And she was called yellow... - by roxy-land on Polyvore.com

There is something about the color yellow that just exudes a kind of happy, carefree spirit, which is why I am ultra-excited about all of the new spring/summer styles that are coming out drenched in all of its sunniness.

Want some ideas on how to wear it in order to look effortlessly fun instead of like a confused bumblebee? See my latest creation above from Polyvore! I especially heart the one-shoulder dress with its only-because-I'm-a-girl bow...

Click on the pic for more details. And put a smile on your face today!

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!

Basically, this is just PRETTY...

1/50 - Oh won't you please forgive me... - by Alex Poesy on Polyvore.com

I wanted to post this because it's just a beautiful ensemble I found on Polyvore. Don't you just love the combination she has put together? Instead of waxing witty on this, let us just admire and be inspired...

BTW - Click on the pic to find out where to buy the pieces (should you want to know).

Dress obsession of the day...

Oh, dear readers, is it possible to live without a nude jersey dress like this for spring and summer? At $645, the Tomas Maier Cross Strap Dress version is a little out of us workin' gals' reach, but it shall serve as inspiration for all of us, ok?

Things to love (and to look for when you buy yours): the so gorgeous blush/nude color, the drapey fabric and the feminine details that will look great on most any shape and flatter most any skin tone.

Check out net-a-porter.com for ways to accessorize it and thus, wear for any occasion and be the prettiest gal in the room! Cuff bracelet, great tote bag, gladiator sandals...the list goes on...