minty fresh (parts 1 and 2)

{blouse, sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (old); jeans: GAP; boots: Sam Edelman (also here);

necklace: Coach (old); 'sweet' affirmation bracelet: BCBGeneration (also here)}

{denim shirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs; jeans: GAP; boots: Sam Edelman (also here); bag: RED Valentino;

bracelets: J.Crew (here and here); sunglasses: Madewell; nails: Covergirl 'lav-endure'}

I am obsessed with these GAP mint skinny jeans.  First I thought of pairing them with this beautiful Marc by Marc Jacobs eyelet blouse I bought years ago for a monochromatic look, which I'm really into these days.  Then a couple of weeks later, I paired it with my favourite Marc by Marc Jacobs denim shirt.  I saw these adorable mint hepcat shades and thought they would go great with these mint jeans.  And, of course, added some pops of pink.

shades of blue

{chambray shirt: Madewell; jeans: Guess by Marciano (old); shoes: GAP;
sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar here); belt: Zara (old);
'sweet' affirmation bracelet: BCBGeneration (also here); nails: Sephora by O.P.I 'Havana Dreams'}

Right when I saw these blue Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses last summer, I instantly fell in love with them.  The only problem is that I have yet to get prescription lenses put in them because I have so many pairs of sunglasses and it costs a small fortune just for one pair, so I don't wear them as often as I'd like.  I can wear them, as long as I'm not driving.  Or needing to see a few feet ahead of me.  But this summer I'll have to change that because I'm obsessing over chambray shirts (especially this Madewell two-tone one) and the whole denim on denim / monochromatic look.

the blues

{top: Madewell (sold out, but comes in ivory); leatherette legging jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied; 

bag (sold out, but love this one), sunglasses (old): Marc by Marc Jacobs; 

booties: MICHAEL Michael Kors (old); bracelet: BCBG; lips: Smashbox in 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I was heading out to a surprise birthday party and was hoping to wear open-toed shoes, but it was still too chilly.  But right before I left (around 7 pm), the sun was still shining and it felt really warm, which wasn't the case an hour earlier.  So I was fooled and threw on a light jacket when I headed out the door, and was freezing in my car by the time I left the bar.  I am not a fan of this in-between weather.  But then again, at least it's not snowing anymore.

current obsession: wedge pumps

{Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Leather Wedge Pumps: saks.com}

{Marc by Marc Jacobs Suede Triple Ankle Strap Wedge Pumps: saks.com}

Sigh.  Happy Friday!

double dose of camo

{sneaker wedge: Marc by Marc Jacobs; jacket: Nasty Gal; jeans: GAP;
sweatshirt: Zoe Karssen (sold out); tee: Banana Republic (old);
bracelet: BCBG; sunglasses: MBMJ (old)}

Ok, the last couple of days have been really cold and I just can't take it anymore.  Today there was a tiny glimpse of spring weather again.  I refuse to put winter boots back on... but it's definitely still too cold for flats.  So these Marc by Marc Jacobs sneaker wedges are perfect.  (By the way, I am obsessed with these neon pink ones!)  I am, however, putting my new GAP white jeans into rotation now.  I just can't wait for you any longer, spring.

current obsession: shift minidress

{Marc by Marc Jacobs Bowery Dress: neimanmarcus.com}

This dress is perfection!  Obsessed with the colour, obsessed with the pleats across the chest, obsessed with the collar, love the sleeves, love the length (I'm petite so because it's a minidress I won't have to hem it and it won't be too short and I'll be able to wear it everywhere!).  Sigh.  Now I'll just sit here and daydream about wearing this dress... while it continues to snow here.

florals + stripes

{blazer: Joie (sold out, but love this one); top: RW&CO. (old); boyfriend jeans: GAP;

bag: RED Valentino; necklace: Dior (vintage); booties: MICHAEL Michael Kors;
sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (old); nails: Sephora by O.P.I 'Havana Nights'}

It's been a trend for a while, but I'm loving everything and anything floral, especially mixed with stripes.  (Stripes are also a huge trend (aren't they always?), so it's easy to find some great pieces out there.)  I've been picking up everything floral, from these J.Crew "Liberty Chino" shorts, to this Madewell tee (which has the best of both worlds!), to this beautiful vintage Dior necklace.  This weather can't make up it's mind whether it wants to be spring or still winter, so wearing florals is the closest I think I'm going to get to spring.