This week we had a couple days that were over 65 degrees and after such a brutal, snowy winter, it really gave me the itch to go shopping!  You know when you get this uncontrollable feeling to want to walk out of the mall with shopping bags and a huge smile (minus the empty wallet.)  So I am getting a couple of my girlfriends together this week and we are going to have a little retail therapy to start off spring.  This is what is on my wish list for this week.  I am totally loving these Anthropologie Bonito booties- they would be perfect with any floral/colorful spring dress.  The cute, sand colored watch from Francescas Boutique is a perfect accessorie to dress up a casual outfit.  Colorful Tory Burch flats are my splurge of the week but totally worth it for those days where you just can’t handle heels and still want to look put together.  Throw it together with a light scarf like the Forever 21 scarf and the Button Bag above and you have a chic casual look.  Lets get shopping ladies!

This was my final Gala look

Small side bread for a night out in the Hamptons

A twist on the classic french braid

Ever since I was little, I loved braids.  My mom would french braid my hair for the first day of school and when I went on vacation, I always had to get my hair braided on the islands.  Braids bring me back to childhood and I am so excited that they could be weaved into today’s fashion.

Since I am not the best braider, I usually leave it up to ony of my girlfriend’s to do a braid headband on myself.  A couple months ago, I went to a Gala for a PR event and just brought in a picture of the braided look I wanted.  The hairstylist did an amazing job because she said this trend is popular so she had a lot of practice.  The braided headband is perfect for an outdoor event such as a wedding or pool party.  The braided updos and half updos are elegant yet give off a very youthful vibe.  Get your braid on ladies!

I am in Starbucks enjoying my iced skinny vanilla latte when I see 2 girls walk in with the cutest floral outfits.  One girl just had a tight floral tank top with a cream blazer over it and the other had on floral accessories- floral l bangles and sunglasses.  Their outfits were like an early taste of spring.  A floral accent or entire floral outfit is a true classic that really gives an innocent, girly vibe.  Wearing one of these adorable floral dresses will make you feel care-free and like you should be selling lemonade at a stand.  It is the perfect daytime date outfit; this innocent look will make any guy’s heart sink.

I am also loving the pink&white floral sheets. It is totally shabby chic!

So it’s hump day Wednesday and I really need a lift from this work day.  Me and a co-worker are going out for sushi.  We wanted something semi-healthy but were not in the mood for salads.  Sushi is the perfect guilty pleasure that can have many health benefits to your diet.  Although it’s not as low-cal as a plain salad, the thin, toasted seaweed sheets, called Nori, used in rolled (maki) sushi are high in Vitamin A, B-complex, Niacin and Vitamin C. It is also good for digestion. 

My perfect mid-day pleasure. xoxo

I went shopping at a local boutique today and knew spring was coming when I saw all these beautiful turquoise accessories.  I love turquoise because even those of you that are color shy (you know who you are!) can throw on a bright turquoise bangle and it will bring your outfit to life.  A turquoise necklace will also make a very simple dress look much more classy so you can pull it off at work or a night out.