Featuring the It List!

I am so excited for not only the weekend, but that the month of March is finally here! Let spring begin! Take some time to check out these amazing links today... there is so much inspiration, all in one place!!

• thought and musing is claiming to 'break the rules' with this belted scarf - but it looks absolutely perfect to me!
• yams designs is celebrating spring all week long (hallelujah!) and what better way to celebrate spring than with a sweet rainbow round-up. (find yams designs on twitter!)
• holly in heels rounds up comfortable pumps... yes, they do exist and yes, they are still lust worthy. Check out her picks! (find holly in heels on twitter!)
• jewelscapes is always creatively dressed and adorned with jewelry. I love this simple outfit featuring an orange top.  So simple and chic!
• the capital barbie is celebrating her birthday this weekend (Happy Birthday!) and will be shining in this gorgeous sequin number! Yay for birthdays! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• a spot of whimsy honors Martha Stewart as her current female "legend" - I'm a huge Martha fan and love these old modeling photos of her - gorgeous! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• sweetie pie style suggests sprucing up your home for spring with a few new throw pillows. I couldn't agree more and I just love her picks! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• rose a la mode is searching for the best pair of platforms for spring, I love her choices and could definitely incorporate a few of these pairs into my own closet! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
• undeniable style looks brilliantly beautiful in this pink gingham top - it's now my new must have for spring. I just love it! (find undeniable style on twitter!)
• a spoonful of dish puts together the ever popular 'room to outfit' post (I never tire of these)... featuring one of the best blogger's living rooms out there.
• daily crush is getting excited for Target's partnership with the always stylish Calypso St. Barth, it's sure to be a show stopper! (find daily crush on twitter!)
• rosy + tart rounds up purple pin-spirations.  I so wish I had a girly bachelorette pad to buy this purple stemware for! So pretty! (find rosy + tart on twitter!)
• shen dove style beatifully pulls off this faux fur look that makes me a little (only a little!) sad that winter is almost over. (find shen dove style on twitter!)
• second street east is already planning to decorate her patio for spring.  I love the trellis-style outdoor throw pillows she found! (find second street east on twitter!)
• good tots is loving Stella McCartney's children's line - but not so much the prices. Check out her more affordable options that still capture the fresh and funky look, including these adorable yellow wellies for kids! (find good tots on twitter!)

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Birthday Dress

You guys, my birthday is this weekend.  I'm excited!  It will be absolutely impossible to top last year but I plan on having a good time nonetheless.

Oh, you want to know about last year? Do ya? Too bad, I'm telling you anyway.  Last year my parents came down to DC (per usual) and took me and the BF out to dinner (where we sat at the table next to Larry King and my mother proceeded to call my gramma and flip out with excitement).  After dinner, we went to my parent's hotel to do gifts; I walk and my closest friends scream SURPRISE! Now please envision me slowly sinking to the floor in a silk dress with tears running down my face, and ripping my tights down the back.  Excellent.  It was the best birthday ever.  Family and friends all together just for me.

OK, moving on from that love fest.  This year I'm throwing a party with some friends and having a dance party.  It will be fabulous.  But now, this begs the question- what to wear?  Well I'll tell you!

Modcloth, Piano Bar Dress, $19.99 (sorry sold out!)

I will be sporting this amazing find and boogieing all night long.  

Some runner ups:

Shabby Apple, Black and White polka dot, $94

I love the cap sleeves and flare waist detail

Gap, Pleated drape dress, $59

This color allows for some serious bling to be added.  I love the pleating and gathering.

Lulu's, elegant aqua dress, $34

AH! How fun is this? 

Loft, Diagonal ruffle dress, $89

This color is gorgeous and I'm also loving the shoe combination.

Birthdays are the one time of year when you're supposed to look better than everyone else.  Wear bright orange, sequins, a tiara, or all three- it doesn't matter it's your birthday! But remember whatever you wear will inevitably end up on Facebook, so please make it good.

Be fabulous today!

Where the wild things are

Hey there lovebugs, happy hump day to you!  I hope you are having a great week!

Today I want to talk about a trend that isn't one of my go-to looks, but it will be making a comeback this summer.  Animal print.  While I may mix a leopard print shoe into my looks every now and then, I have never really embraced the animal print trend- until now.

BCBG, metallic animal mini, $35

I love this wavy zebra print in gray.  Really interesting pockets.

Ann Taylor, Ikat Leopard Top, $88

Only Ann Taylor could pull off a work appropriate button down in this print.  It's so chic!

Zappos, Anne Klein Fenton, $60

I'm obsessed with these.  Great print, stacked heel and rounded toe!

DKNY, Graphic leopard dress, $75

Let me tell you something, it is really difficult to find an animal print dress that doesn't make you look like a hot mess.  Now even though this model looks like she just woke up, the dress is really beautiful.  It's got a great neckline and a nice cinch at the waist.

So, animal prints are definitely a bold pattern to wear, especially between 9 and 5.  Personally, I'm more comfortable in stripes or polka dots but always try new prints because they might surprise you!

Be fabulous today!

Herringbone Heaven

Recently, the BF and I bought a new couch.  Yes, a big step, the splitting of a piece of furniture; but that aside, we picked out an even better slip cover for it.  It's this gorgeous gray, black, and white herringbone pattern that is light enough to not look like winter but dark enough to want to cozy into.  So I thought I would take some inspiration from my new sofa and use herringbone as my look for the day!

The Limited, belted trench shirt dress, $54

I LOVE this dress! It's got great lines, a collar, bow belt, pockets, do I need to go on?

Forever 21, Cuffed shorts, $18

How cute would these be with black tights and heels?

Banana Republic, Herringbone ruffle blazer, $80

Hi there fabulous! Single button, ruffle with satin lining? Yes please!

K8made, Clutch purse, $40

This is a handmade bag from Etsy.  I love the simplicity and girliness of it.  

Herringbone won't have life too much longer with the days and nights getting warmer; but I just love the preppy and ralph lauren feel this pattern gives any outfit.

Be fabulous today!