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spring preview: Old Navy!

Spring lines are arriving at all the stores and I couldn't be more thrilled!  Even though it's too chilly to wear (some of) these styles right now, it's an absolute breath of fresh air just to see them.  The colors! The patterns!  The light-weight materials!  They all promise one thing. Spring is almost here!

I'll be featuring some of my favorites from the stores in the coming days and weeks right here on the blog.  And in addition to that I'm already hard at work on my spring 2012 looks:book to bring you my top picks for styles and trends for this season.  Stick around ladies, I have your spring style in the bag.

First up, Old Navy... they really don't disappoint lately with their fresh and on-trend styles. I love that you can experiment with new styles at these price points.

(above: white denim jacket, green tassle top, pink cross-body bag, peach pleated chiffon top - swoon!, yellow belt, blue shorts)

(above: striped sweatshirt, gingham top, yellow bracelet, green jeans, color blocked maxi dress, wedges, earrings)

sunday splurge... printed!

It's pretty safe to say that printed pants are the "next big thing" and while the style is sure to trickle down to friendlier price points soon - you may just want to jump on the bandwagon now with these ikat beauties!

I can totally see them styled up with a chambray top for weekends or feminine blouse and blazer for day time.  Or they would be perfect with a sleek black top and black pumps for the evening.  I'm seriously crushing on this pair!

(silk ikat pants, michael kors)

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what to wear: weekend!

The weekend is finally upon us!  This week has been a doozey - I'm looking forward to completely chilling out this weekend... you?

Even though spring isn't technically here yet and it's still a little chilly out, I am already dreaming of sunshine and waking up to birds chirping!  So color is at the front of my mind in my wardrobe... it's time to start thinking-spring!

(green jeans, sweater, jacket, bracelet, scarf, sunglasses, mocassins)

I hope you have a fabulous weekend in store!

the IT list... February 17, 2012!

Happy Friday ladies!

Take some time to enjoy these links!

• gs lillian is inspired by coral and aqua for spring... stop by to check out this gorgeous color combination and you will be inspired too! (check out gs lillian on twitter!)
• the capital barbie shares this chocolate cream cheese cupcake recipe - as if we haven't had enough chocolate this week!  But this looks too good to pass up! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• rachael really found the perfect sweater - don't you love it when that happens? Check out where she found it and how she styles it! (find rachael really on twitter!)
• suze wears clothes lays out three fun outfits featuring a simple red top... I especially like this dressed-up/dressed-down look featuring classic All-Stars! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
• stay in the lines styles up a perfect winter outfit featuring a great pair of red skinny jeans - see how she styles them and what her perfect winter day is! (find stay in the lines on twitter!)
• good clean fun makes champagne cake pops and they look amazing and delicious!  Check out her handy work and the recipe! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• here and now snags the uber-popular leopard print skinnies that are all the rage these days for a great price!  See her secret source! (find here and now on twitter!)
• live a lot somehow finds a way to look amazing when she isn't feeling great - I think the cozy scarf and sunglasses have something to do with it!
• sweetie pie style has gorgeous garden inspiration... I know it's just what I need on these gloomy winter days.  Check out her finds and get inspired to start working in your own garden very soon! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• along abbey road is looking stylish yet casual in simple gingham - stop by her blog to commiserate with her "first world blogger problems." We've all been there! (find along abbey road on twitter!)
• the tiemann girls round up their favorite eats in Austin - just in time for Texas Style Council.  I am for sure taking notes here! (find the tiemann girls on twitter!)
• 100 inspirations features an Ali Larter look for less (and lesser!) - check out how you can get the bold red look for yourself! 

the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life, for information on how you can be involved, click here!

mix and mingle! {think spring}

Mix and mingle serves as my visual wish list as I go through the year/seasons... the last version was great inspiration for me as almost every item was added to my wardrobe!  I think it's important to plan out buying clothing to make sure that it will be a good investment and a practical piece in the closet for the long haul.  My one rule of thumb is that everything needs to be able to "mix and mingle" once I bring it home!

Here are my latest cravings... simple (but sturdy) leggings for the change in seasons, t-shirts (in a rainbow of colors!)... I know it's almost spring when I'm suddenly craving t-shirts like crazy, some fun and spring-y shoes and this fun sleeveless trench that I have been crushing on for a while now, but haven't pulled the trigger on.

I think all these items could play well together, no?

1. pink tee 2. white tee 3. mint tee 4. sleeveless trench 

5. ponte leggings 6. espadrille flats 7. sperry topsiders

more NYC fun!

work it wednesday: white blazer!

I'm completely obsessed with white blazers for spring and summer - they seem to be popping up everywhere and while they aren't the most practical piece you might add to your closet (up-keep wise) - they sure are easy to style!  I hope to be adding a very similar one to my wardrobe very soon!  Plus, the one I featured here is UNDER $30!  Whoa!  Love it!

(above: sunglasses, jeans, striped top, scarf, shoes, blazer)

(above: ring, skirt, shirt, wedges, necklace, blazer)

(above: heart earrings, jeans, top, purse, shoes, blazer)

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On another (kind of sad) note... Work It Wednesday will no longer be a link up party.  

I had readers that did such a great job of following the Work It Wednesday rules and linking up properly - and I THANK YOU for that!  But on the other hand I had people that weren't following the rules and subsequently the ones that were following the rules were complaining about the ones that weren't.  Then the ones that weren't following rules were mad at me for deleting them and blah, blah, blah.  It's my blog, I make the rules - but in the end the last thing I want is people coming after me after a stupid link up post.  (you'd be surprised how rude people can be)  As a blogger, link up parties take time and money to host - yes you have to pay for those services - and I'm no fool, I refuse to spend time and money on things that people aren't thankful for.  It may sound harsh, but in the end I wasn't doing it for me, I was doing it to spread the love and give some of you newer bloggers a great way to build your readership.

If you want to link up in the comments - DO it!  I love seeing your Work It Wednesday posts.  If you want to hate on me - go somewhere else.  That's a formal invitation to scram.

my outfit: bloggers!

your dressing room! {the valentine}

Today I present: the Valentine!

She takes time to love herself as well as those that are most important to her.

She wears rose colored glasses.

She is blowing kisses in her mind to the cute babies and puppies she sees on the streets.

She loves red and pink together (even before they were trendy).

She will gladly accept a dozen roses and a box of chocolates, no matter how cliche.

She knows that cupcakes with sprinkles soothes souls.

A 'sunday kind of love.'

The ultimate true love forever bracelet.

Chocolate covered strawberries? Yes, please!

Spending a few hours with Shakespeare's Sonnetsis standard Saturday reading.

Rose perfume? Always.
The perfect February 14 ensemble.
(red jeans, heart top, blazer, clutch, wishbone necklace, multi-strand necklace, flats)

NYC!

 (the view from the plane while landing at LaGuardia)