splendor & folly

Want one easy tip to be on-trend this spring?

Loose and Oversized Tops!

Check out these celebrities for some inspiration:

Kristin Cavallari likes to rock this look, I actually really like her style

The key is too look casual and slouchy, but still put together. Add simple accessories, like Vanessa’s hat, Hillary’s gold earrings, or Kristin’s bright scarf.

Where to get it:

More Patterson J. Kincaid…

Photos via FabSugar and Hills Freak

Unfortunately, I no longer get Bravo, so I’m not able to watch any of their fabulous programming, such as the Rachel Zoe Project. But I did come across her assistant Brad in this bright red suit. Not many men could pull this bold look off, but I think he is adorable!!!

Photo via Stockholm Street Style

Spring has returned.  The Earth is like a child that knows poems.  ~Rainer Maria Rilke

As much as I hate to admit it, my little darling puppy has now ruined two pairs of shoes. The first were an ooold tan pair from Payless and now a wine-colored pair from Target. I decided to hit up Target to see if I could find some replacements (who doesn’t love an excuse for shoe shopping).

I purchased two pairs - a black wedge peep toe and a nude pump. I’m really happy with both, I will just have to keep them FAR away from you know who!

I think this wedge looks a little cuter in person, but really I bought it because it is practical. I know that for work, I tend to throw on comfortable shoes so I knew these would get a lot of use. But I think they’ll look cute with jeans too, for a little bit of height.

This pump is sold out online, so I was lucky to find my size at the store! I think it’s so cute!!

I also spotted these sandals in the store. They come in teal, yellow, purple, brown and black. The only size they had left was size 5. That was probably a good thing because I wanted a pair in every color!

You know how everyone is obsessed with the sound of their own name? Well, I also realized I’m obsessed with items of clothing named after me! I came across this Black Halo ‘Leah’ tiered dress while perusing Chloe’s picks and was like ‘Wow! It’s named after me, it’s meant to be, I should totally buy it!’

Then I actually clicked the link and realized that its also $375 so I will most definitely NOT be purchasing. But it did lead me to search for other items with my namesake…check out these awesome finds and then search for your own!!!

A couple more cute dresses by Joie and Grey Ant:

A floral romper by Yumi Kim:

This gorgeous bag by Julie K:

And even a denim vest by True Religion:

I think this is definitely something I need to hear. For some reason I have it in my head that to be a successful human being, everything in your life needs to be scheduled, regimented and routine. I have grand ideas of grocery shopping on a certain day every week, having a cleaning schedule which consists of vacuuming on Mondays, dusting on Tuesdays and so on. Maybe in this little ideal world of mine, I take Raleigh to the dog park on the same day each week. I think its cute when couples have a date night every Friday. And of course, this plan spills over into working out as well. If I could just have a weekly schedule, I would most certainly stick to a fitness plan.

But of course, none of this ever becomes reality. I go grocery shopping when we have absolutely nothing left to eat. I clean when company is coming over. I take Raleigh to the dog park only when the weather is nice (which basically means we haven’t gone since…October??) And working out is sparse despite my plans to be in awesome shape.

The truth is, life gets in the way, and that’s OK. Its more important to embrace the moment and take things as they come than to say ‘no I can’t come drink wine and watch trashy TV with you, tonight is my dusting night!’ LAME! I would much rather enjoy the small things in life than to make a big deal about sticking to a schedule. But for some reason I still feel guilty about it, so I need to let go. Sometimes plan, but sometimes wing it!

PS Sorry for my lack of posting this week, regularly scheduled programming will resume next week!

Since the last Raleigh post! This is one of my favorite pictures of him, he is so little here!! I can’t wait to take him back to the lake and watch him play in the water. Spring is just around the corner!  

If you are thinking about adding to your shoe collection, nude pairs are a no-brainer. They go with absolutely everything! Here are my nude picks for every occasion:

FOR WORK

 FOR EVENING

FOR AROUND TOWN

FOR BEING AWESOME

And BONUS: If you like one of the pairs from DSW, use code SPRING4 for $10 off orders of $49 or more; $15 off orders of $74 or more and $20 off orders of $99 or more!

I’m really loving the wedges…eeek!

our souls are not hungry for fame, comfort, wealth, or power. our souls are hungry for meaning, for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter.

— Harold Kushner (via Zen Habits: Becoming Minimalist)