Thursday, March 31, 2011

Patiently Anticipating (Warmer Temps)

Currently suffering from insomnia :-/ Figured I might as well blog about all the items I'm looking forward to shop for and wear when the weather permits. This year I want to dress more feminine at work and when I'm out on the town. I've purchased several mini/bandage skirts but what I really need is more dresses. I'm over the maxi dress for this year and I hope other women follow suit because I'm tired of seeing them. I also love the length of the below the knee pencil skirt. It makes me think of the vintage pin up look. Hopefully I will be able to duplicate some of these designs when I get more familiar with sewing!

I think this would be perfect for my shape!
The neckline is my favorite part of this dress, reminds me of a corset!
If this was left in my size I would've ordered it by now. I'm so in love with the color and the length!
This will be a popular style this summer!
Accordion pleats give this a real soft look!
Another assymetrical cut, loving the length!
This skirt would really compliment a denim shirt!
I definitely need more red in my wardrobe. This would also look nice with a denim shirt!
This would be the perfect jacket for spring and summer. Luckily its 100% cotton so the sleeves can easily roll up!

Monday, March 28, 2011

It's been a long time coming but Spring has arrived (MAYBE)

So it's the end of March but unfortunately it doesn't feel like it when you step outside. Nope it's not just Chicago, everywhere else in the country is experiencing cold weather. Pretty much sucks right now but I'm thinking happy thoughts about warm weather!!! At first I felt kinda silly for buying a wool coat at the very end of the season but it's definitely served its purpose thus far. Bought some super cute buttons for it too!!

Buttons courtesy of Vogue Fabrics

Bubble hem wool coat from overstock

Akira shoe store has recently gave me life with some of their recent shoe additions. Spring season also means it time for ballet flats!!
This boot is just SICK!!! I wish I could remember who the designer is :-(
Sam Edelman- The hardware on the heel is ridiculous in a very good way!
Wedges always put me in a trance! I believe these are Qupid Luxe
Cant go wrong with nude and black!
Leopard is always in style *when its done in moderation*LOL
Sam Edelman cheetah oxford @ Nordstom Rack
Since spring and summer temps are approaching, the only thing on my mind has been short shorts. Yes I have chicken legs but for some odd reason I feel so feminine in shorts. I still wear them in the winter. It's just like wearing a skirt with pantyhose LOL

Boyfriend shorts with lace panty hose and vintage boots!
Wore this 2yrs ago in Nov

Picked up this pair of shorts last week and cant wait to wear them with my tribute to Grace Jones tee (the high low length is popular right now). Courtesy of Dimepiece Designs