Spring shoes at Urban Outfitters

Never thought I'd see the day where pastel-colored shoes (in anything but children's sizes) could look so cute and chic -- 

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via NYC on Pinterest

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via NYC on Pinterest

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via NYC on Pinterest

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via NYC on Pinterest

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via NYC on Pinterest

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via NYC on Pinterest

Sunny earrings

With spring on the way soon (fingers crossed), I can't think of anything more cheerful than these sunny yellow earrings from Kendra Scott -- 

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My Papa

Well, I've already told you about my Beepa ... and now it's Papa's turn. My Papa is 95 years young today! Isn't it cool that their birthdays are only two days apart?! 


He looks all spiffy here at our wedding in his orange tie :)  Happy Birthday, Papa!





(Image courtesy of Geoff Tischman Photography)

Sales at LOFT and Ann Taylor

For a limited time, take 30% off full-priced items at LOFT (both in stores and online) with code SAVENOW at checkout. 





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And over at Ann Taylor, take an extra 40% off sale items both in stores and online, no code needed.





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Weekend Wants

Here are some things I'd love for this weekend ... a.k.a. my Weekend Wants.


1) To [finally] mail out some prizes ... Okay, so as of right now, I have heard from 4 out of the 5 winners from my Giveaways from my Jewelry Box. After picking new winners earlier this week for the Forever 21 and Old Navy prizes, I am still waiting to hear from Adventures of Modern Mom. Please contact me ASAP!

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2) To see my friends ... On Saturday I'm heading up to Connecticut for the baby shower of a good friend. Can't wait to see her and her hubby, and shower the parents-to-be with gifts :)  

And one of my favorite things to do after a baby shower (if they want the help of course) is to help the parents carry the gifts back, sort through them, remove tags of baby clothes and linens that need to be washed, help them load the dishwasher with the baby bottles, etc. and just generally help them organize things in the nursery. It must be so overwhelming to get home (completely exhausted) from your shower and have to put everything away.

This is a darling nursery by the way ... 

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3) To test out my new nail polishes ... This one is already sort of done.  Refinery 29 was advertising an interesting promo a couple of weeks ago, where Art of Beauty was offering two free Zoya nail polishes (just pay the shipping).


I went with this color called Petra and just painted my nails with it. It's darker than I thought it would be (maybe I did the coats too thick?), but it provides nice coverage.





(Image courtesy of NYC Recessionista)


4) Do some pretend shopping ... ModCloth has some really cute new dresses. Like this one.





(Image courtesy of ModCloth)


5) To do some grocery shopping ... Our refrigerator and freezer are looking kind of sad at the moment. They're pretty much empty. I haven't cooked dinner all week, which is very unlike me! And I'd love to be able to bring in lunch more often. Would actually love to be able to pack healthy lunches for both myself and my hubby. 


What are your plans for this weekend?

Lace sweater

I love the dainty lace trim on this sweater ... it's so very french gamine. I think I could rock this with my new haircut & color.

Source: anthropologie.com via NYC on Pinterest

No more madness

Have you been following the new JCPenney commercials lately? They're pretty funny. 





They're hinting at a major announcement on February 1st and I am wondering what it is. My guess is that it's some sort of lowest price promise ... that they'll never have sales because everything will always be on sale in the first place. 


What do you think?

Printed sheath dress

I love the print of this dress ... it's borderline ikat.

(Image courtesy of Gap)

My Beepa

There's a very special man in my life named "Beepa."  Okay so that's not really his name, but that's what we've been calling him since we were little, instead of Grandpa. 


Well, he's 89 years young today ... Happy Birthday, Beepa!





(Image courtesy of Geoff Tischman Photography)

It's baaaaack

The J. Crew Bubble Necklace in turquoise is back ... yes, you read that right.





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Striped skirt

Stripes and bold colors are apparently two of the biggest trends for spring ... and you can find both in this pencil skirt. 





(Image courtesy of Forever 21)

Peplum blouse

I am sooo in love with this peplum blouse from H&M ... I think I might have to go snag it :)  I could totally see wearing it with my skinny black pants and my black ankle boots.





(Image courtesy of H&M)

Extra 30 percent off sale at Gap

Through Friday, take an extra 30% off sale items at the Gap (both in stores and online) with code GAPFUN at checkout.

The trench

Gosh, I am not sure if there is anything more classic than a proper trench. And London Fog is pretty much the original. 





(Image courtesy of Nordstrom)

IFB Conference

Is anyone else going to the IFB Conference in NYC on February 8th?  It is my first time going, and I am really excited about it :)  Looking forward to meeting lots of fellow bloggers.  





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