Sundress Day Dreams

1.) Shoshanna Strapless Full Skirt Dress (Shopbop $375)
2.) Mojave Bikini (Anthropologie $148)
3.) Jack Rogers Hampton Thong Sandals (Bloomingdale's $96)
4.) Spring Flower Ring (Forever 21 $3.80)
5.) See by Chloe Tieta Carryall (Shopbop $175)
6.) Umbrella in Diane Signature Print ($45)
7.) Cats 1000 (Ray-Ban $135)

I know it's hard to believe with all this talk of snowpocalypses and snowmageddons, but yesterday Punxsutawney Phil predicted spring is on its way. Even though the temperature in North Carolina is barely out of the thirties, I couldn't help but get a little excited. I'm already dreaming of sundress season.

Readers, are y'all ready for spring fashion? Or are the mittens and scarves of winter more your style? 

Gift Guide #1: Stocking Stuffers

With my exams almost finished, I'm finally starting to get into the holiday spirit. This post marks the first in a series of gift guides I'll be writing to help last minute shoppers find the perfect presents for their loved ones. I figured I'd start small, so today's guide is all about stocking stuffers!

Row 1 (L to R):
Taylor Swift's Speak Now (Amazon, $8.99)

Bliss Grape Seed Hand Cream (Sephora, $8)  
Behind the Hedge Cuff (Lilly Pulitzer, $68)

Row 2 (L to R):
Jeweled Headband (J. Crew, $26.50)
Tory Burch Leather Wristlet (Nordstrom, $125)
Milk Chocolate Gingerbread Man (Godiva, $6)

Row 3 (L to R):
Minnie Muse Notepad (Forever 21, $4.80)
Set of 6 Polka-Dot Coasters (Kate Spade, $20)
Set of 5 Fifi Lapin Notecards (Fifi Lapin, $15)

Inspired by: Burlesque

In honor of Cher and Christina Aguilera's feature film premiering November 24, I picked out a handful of sparkly, Burlesque-inspired pieces. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, sequins are an easy way to spice up your wardrobe, but steer away from a head-to-toe outfit. Leave the show-girl look to the professionals.

Clockwise from top right:
Bring on the Bling--OPI--$8.50

Glitterati Party Clutch--J. Crew $59.50

Jenna Metallic Pump--Tory Burch $325

Scandall--Steve Madden-$109.95

Felicity Chandeliers--Anthropologie--$28

Jeweled Headband--Forever 21 $6.80

Curve Sequin Shift Dress--Topshop $250

Gaga Oh La La!!

As illustrated by tonight's episode of Glee, Lady Gaga's fashion choices are eclectic to say the least, but she and I are kindred spirits in one regard. Bows. How fabulous is Gaga's literal hair bow? Unfortunately, I don't have a team of personal stylists to recreate the look on a daily basis, so I have to channel my bow-loving energy in other ways:

Clockwise from top: Anthropologie Pearly Glow Tank ($68), Forever 21 Bangle ($4.80), Modcloth Skirt So Good ($37.99), Boutique 9 Val Sandal ($189.95), Marc by Marc Jacobs Linda Clutch ($250), Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Bow Studs ($38)

p.s. I can't add the Polyvore clipper to my bookmarks on Firefox-- any suggestions?