Lanvin is in the Lead

Checking out the runway looks for Spring 2011, and saw these GORGEOUS skirts in the Lanvin line that I immediately gushed over. I decided I MUST recreate this look for myself this spring and summer. The movement the skirts create on the bottom half of these outfits is stunning!

SO: The search for the perfect long flowy skirt starts now. Whether I'm out thrifting or scouring the virtual racks of Etsy, I'm making a promise to myself that I'm going to find one (preferably silk, dear universe!) and do an outfit post with said skirt in the coming months. Let's see how the fates of fashion work out for my prophetic wishes! p.s. if you happen to see one in my size somewhere (sm), dear friends, by all means SEND THE LINK MY WAY!

Sweater-y Things!

51 days until Spring time, my friends! I need to start thinking about going out with the warm and in with the breezy and light. Until then, why not indulge in a warm sweater-y thing for the rest of the chilly days? Here are some pretties from the shop that are perfect for the rest of our wintery hours. Mention the code "sweaterythings" and I'll include a 10% discount on your item this weekend! XO

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Saks 5th Ave Speckled Knit Sweater Dress

Scarlet Red Braided Trim Trachten Sweater

Beaded Sleeve Sweater Dress

Silver Stripes Metallic Sweater Vest

Cerise Pink Belted Sweater Dress

Metallic Cranberry Cardigan

Neon Lemon Winkleman's Double Breasted Cardigan

Wheat Brown Pointelle Knit Puff Sleeve Sweater

Jonathan Logan Lace Trim Sweater Dress

Giddy in Pink

When I found this pretty little pink number for the shop, I think I secretly knew in my heart of hearts that it would end up being mine. I wasn't so sure it would fit, and it actually doesn't (at all) on the shoulder area. So I pinned it! Can you tell? I also somehow managed to make it have a v-neckline, when beforehand it just had a button-up closure all the way to the top. No sewing here, just a little pinching and pinning. I almost felt like our favorite 80's redhead when she walks out of her room in her DIY prom dress. ALMOST. ;) (goal # 8,973,433: learn how to alter my own clothing.)

I think I might choose to wear this for Valentines day if I dress it up a bit more. I'm TICKLED that it is a shimmering light silk shantung, but the very sweetest part is the shape of the skirt, and of course, those ruffles. They move when I move! Yes, she is. GIDDY IN PINK. XOXO

. . . and since I missed yesterday's Music Monday, check out the song below, the video is a tribute to that favorite red-haired gal I just mentioned. :)

3 Brights

Three very beautiful bright pieces just recently listed in the shop, 2 of which are quite perfect for Valentine's day, yes I do believe so. ;) I bet you can guess which two I'm thinking of! These colors really know how to get me excited for spring time, too!



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In the name of LOVE . . .

♫ Free at last, they took your life,
they could not take your pride!! ♫

 

Happy MLK day! My son's got the day off and we're gonna be trekking to some neat events today in celebration of this important day.
And the dream lives on. . . :) 

This song always gives me the chills, such a powerful message!


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Mama's got a brand new haircut

Last Saturday I finally went in to get the hair cut that I've been planning for too darn long now, and I ended up getting 4" cut off! I was so happy to see that old hair gone. . . and notice the different shade? I love the black! I really like the new length too , it makes me want to put curlers in more often. I'm so excited to play around with all sorts of different hairstyles soon. Having a major change in the middle of winter seems to have reawakened my motivation to do more outfit posts as well. I would have posted about the haircut sooner, but I've been busy taking care of my poor little boy who has been sick since Wednesday. :(

Regarding the outfit, I've been loving the scarf with the belt look. This green scarf has been getting so much wear lately. The first picture is what I wanted to wear out and about, but the last one is what I ended up wearing. (no bare legs for this gal till March at the earliest) 

Bright colors always make me happy during the cold months. Do you notice that too? I have to have them around me, and one of these days I'll do a post about the brights around my apartment. And ohhhhh, that poetry book below ( I wanted to show and tell) is Erica Jong's first edition of Fruits and Vegetables. Don't you just love coming across amazing old poetry/prose books while thrifting? It's the next best thing to finding an incredible dress. I looked it up online too, and saw that it was listed for a pretty penny on Ebay. I won't be listing it anytime soon though, it's too chock full of amusing food-inspired erotica . . . just perfect to read to my sweetie at dinner on Valentine's day. ;)




I'm getting excited for February 14th, can you tell?


 

Outfit details:
Frank Olive navy blue wool hat: thrifted
Two hearts 80s necklace: thrifted
White cotton long sleeve shirt: hand-me-down from my sweet friend Denise
Warm green scarf: gift from Nepaul from an old roommate
Skinny brown belt: thrifted
Sunshine yellow skirt: H&M
Anne Klein candy apple heels: Ebay
Chocolate brown knee high boots: gift from my sweet friend AbbyRose

Crush on Corduroy and Velvet

Two favorite winter-ready fabrics are all over the place in the shop. I think the velvet particularly makes the page look so pretty. :)

XOXO

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