Dreaming of summer days in the sun

I am counting down the days until we're wearing summer dresses and sandals. Below is a dress I can't wait to wear. It reminds me of the Free People dress in this post but a fraction of the price.

Look 1:

(H&M dress, Vintage orange beaded necklace, Gem Garden turquoise necklace, American Eagle Sky-High Wedge Sandal)

Steal or splurge

We've seen Stewart Weitzman's "Alex" wedge on the feet of Jennifer Aniston and Eva Mendes. They are the perfect compliment to any dress, jeans, shorts, cropped pant... the list goes on. But when do you splurge on the $365 Stew's or opt for the $79 Steve's. That, my friend, is entirely up to you. My advice? Know your budget and don't be afraid to shop around. While I love a bargain, keep in mind that you really get what you pay for. I always suggest making a list of your "Must Have" items for the season. If you are able to prioritize the pieces that will round out your closet you can easily determine which items need to be top dollar and which items can be a steal. As always, have fun with it - styling is meant to be fun and fantastic!

Stewart Weitzman, Alex $365

Michael, Michael Kors, Juniper $140

Steve Madden, Fantastik, $79.95

A weekend in cuffs

A good friend asked me to show a few weekend looks. I've used the same Miss Sixty jeans to show two very different looks - perfect for comfortable weekends that do not include sweatpants.

Look 1:

(Miss Sixty jeans, Urban Outfitters tank top, Vintage scarf, Vintage leather clutch, Ebay turquoise cuff (Zuni Indian), Nine West gray heels)

Look 2:

(Miss Sixty jeans, Target flannel shirt, Minnetonka Kitty moccasins, Vintage handbag)

What I'm loving right now

Muse

(Photo credit: Amanda Brooks)

70's Cher. Love.

Leather and daisies

I'm 100% ready for spring. Check out these looks that mix leather with floral prints - perfect for spring weather.

Look 1:

(Kenneth Cole leather jacket, Franco Sarto wedges, J. Crew Favorite Tank, Free People Floral Fields Wideleg pants, Nordstrom pearl necklaces, Oversize clutch was a gift from a friend)

Look 2:

(Kenneth Cole leather jacket, Urban Outfitters dress, J. Crew belt, Franco Sarto wedges)

I really love the snakeskin, t-strap, wedges shown here. Both looks are a balance of feminine and masculine.

Skirts just wanna have fun

Gals tend to shy away from skirts because they seem like work. It doesn't have to be that way at all. This post is for those skirts in your closet just dying to be worn... because skirts don't have to be tricky.

Look 1:
(J. Crew men's button down shirt, J. Crew necklace, H&M necklace, Vintage silk scarf, Anthropologie scarf pin, Fossil leather skirt, Steve Madden flats)

Look 2:
(Free People blouse, Anthropologie cardigan, Vintage necklace, J. Crew skirt, American Eagle belt, Steve Madden shoes, Vintage bead handbag)