just can't get enough

As I've gotten older, I've taken more and more style guidance from my mama.

I'm not quite old enough to be rockin' these flipflops yet (sorry mom),

but I do appreciate her devotion to J.Crew, Nordstrom, and Banana.

My favorite store of all now has to be Anthropologie.

I love that it so flawlessly combines older styles with younger, hip ones.

And I DIE over their home goods section.

when will i have my own apartment???

Lil' Mama and I are headed to Anthro today, so I was perusing their website in preparation.

Here are a few of my favorite things!

Adelaide Dress

Love how versatile this could be! You could wear it with sandals for a day of shopping or pair it with heels for a date night or drinks with girlfriends.

Well Spotted Blazer

No words for this one. My two favorite things combined.

Citrus Twist Necklace

I love bold necklaces! This one could liven up a plain work outfit.

Lake & Land Heels

The freakin' cutest.

Love shopping with Mama...she pays :)

Spotted in Amsterdam: Leopard Print Scarves

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I saw a lot in Amsterdam. Things I will never forget. But the one thing that stuck out were the leopard print scarves that literally almost every woman was wearing. Business suits, casual outfits, and sundresses were all topped off with a chic leopard scarf.

Am I behind the fashion times? I didn't realize how popular this was.

I want one! My mission for today is to find a cheap, cute one in Paris that I can rock for the rest of my trip.

It so perfectly pulls together a casual outfit, and could dress down a suit. I would pair one with fitted jeans, black ballet flats, and a cardigan.

What do you think of this trend? Yay or nay?

First Purchase in Paris!

Good news, friends.

July is the unofficial sale month for pretty much all of the stores in Paris.

Meaning every store you walk by

has SOLDES

written in big letters.

I plan to take full advantage.

These shoes only set me back 21 euro

which I am telling myself is less than $30.

Too hard to say no!

My France Wish List

I'm headed to France in 23 short days! I've got lots of things to do before I leave. I made a wish list of things I need to buy (hint hint, Mom...)--these are obviously absolute necessities.

Passport cover

Hello, it's super important that I have my passport at all times. It would totally be easier to keep track of if I had a cute cover like this one.

White pants

Someone once told me no one wears shorts in Paris (truth, or vicious rumor?) In any case, I'm gonna need something more summery than my usjh (abbrev of usual--thoughts?) denim.

LBD

Every girl's best friend. I have a fabulous one in my possession already, but I'm saving it for causin' some trouble in Vegas for my 21st.

Weekend bag

Barca is booked, and Amsterdam is in the works, so I'm gonna need something reasonably sized to take with me on my cheap plane flights. And it's obvi gonna have to be stylish too.

Sigh. I wish my taste yearned for less expensive things.

That's all I could think of for now. I think I've got most of the rest of my wardrobe covered, and I already have a suitcase big enough to make me look like a fool as I lug it around the airport.

Anything else I forgot? Any tips for a first-time major traveller?

if i were engaged...

...i would choose this little number to wear on my special day.

Fashion: Crazy for Florals

I noticed a trend in my spring break shopping: every article of clothing I bought was floral. Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good floral as much as the next girl(I've been rockin' it since my Osh Kosh B'Gosh days!), but really. Nothing besides floral? It's a good thing I've got new boots and lipstick to go with all of it :)

One would think I'd be done buying florals now. Ha, hardly. I want more, more, more, and not just tops or dresses. (Click photos for source)

I'm on the hunt for a cute sundress to wear to my sister Kendall's graduation. I'd love something like this--I'd avoid tanlines because it's strapless, it's really cute, and I could wear flats or wedges with it.

I love love love maxi dresses! They are definitely not for everyone, but I think I'm tall enough that they look okay on me. I love that the model above wears this one with heels. Hollister gets cooler at night, even in the summer, so this would be the perfect dinner outfit.

I have been dying to own these Jeffrey Campbell wedges since I first saw them at Nordstrom last month. Aren't they adorable? I love that the wedge is reasonably high enough to walk around in.

I have always loved Betsey Johnson, and I know I'll need a weekend bag for abroad this summer. I don't love skulls (don't even like them, even), so I need to keep looking, but I definitely think this is a cute bag! Love pink and love the roses.

Also on my wish list but nonexistent on the internet: a floral bikini (for sunbathing on the French Riviera, of course), more floral dresses (because I can never have enough), a floral headband, and a denim jacket (not floral, but I really want one nonetheless).

Off to online shop :) Happy spring everyone!