Derby Dresses and Hats

You already know I love a good theme party! My bridal shower was Kentucky Derby themed. A friend of mine has a derby party every year and last year was the first time we were able to go. I dropped the ball on my hat and swore I would never do that again. When else can you wear a giant hat with feathers? This year I started searching for hats before the party invite even went out. I haven't made a purchase yet and I'm thinking about making my dress as well. Here are some of my favorites. I am in love with the black and white striped one, but also want to have ribbons and bows on top. I don't know what color my dress will be, but am looking forward to pulling together the entire outfit!

Ladies if you are going to the derby or a party, now is the time to get it together! It's only a few short weeks away! 

Hats: Amazon // Nordstrom // Zappos // Zappos
Dresses: Nasty Gal // Nasty Gal // Sheinside // Piperlime



I searched Zappos, Nordstrom, Dillard's, Macys, Amazon (huge selection) and this website all have great options at all price points.

Wednesday Wishlist

 

Dresses and Swimsuit from J.Crew factory

Green Ray Bans from Nordstrom

Shorts, sandals, jeans, orange Ray Bans from Shopbop

 

Do you shop at J.Crew factory? You totally should! I love J.Crew factory. You can always find the exact same stuff there as in the regular J.Crew for a fraction of the price. Granted some of it is last season, but that's ok too. Subscribe to their email and you will get access to the new items 24 hours before everyone else through a private link. Today, I got the link and OMG, I want so many things! Last year I really wanted the dot dress, but it was sold out in my size in the regular store. I had my hopes up it would come to the factory and today it did!! Yay! Already bought that. If I didn't already have the scallop dress in royal blue, I would love it in this aqua color.

 

If you follow any other fashion blogs you already know that Shopbop is having their friends and family sale. 25% off everything.  I swear everyone blogged their favorites yesterday. Now would be a good time to stock up on anything designer you have been lusting after. Also, shades!! Good deals on your favorite designer brands.

 

If you're in the market for shades, Nordstrom has a sale on the Ray Ban aviators right now.  Check it out. I just got the Clubmasters but am sorta wishing I had the blue flash aviators.

 

Happy Shopping!

White Hot

I am really into all things white right now. White is just so clean, crisp and chic. I've had my H&M blazer for a few years, but always felt like a doctor in my lab coat. This spring I have started wearing it more and it's totally grown on me. Now, I love it!

H&M Blazer // Keepsake lace romper // Cameo ruffle dress // BB Dakota Jumpsuit

Topshop skirt // H&M fringe bag // Essie nail polish // Birkenstocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coming Soon

YAY!!!! I have been practically begging Dan to design me an new logo for the last year. Dan works as an Art Director for and advertising agency and it's his job to design really cool stuff. He has been working on ideas for me for such a long time and finally on my birthday he presented me with a whole deck of options! Needless to say I am thrilled! Like a typical client I want to use them all. We still have some things to discuss and ideas to throw around, but I wanted to show you some of his work.

So cool, right? These are just screen shots and not actual files, which is why they are blurry. I can't wait to redesign my blog and get clothing labels for the garments I make. So profesh!

 

So what do you think? I'm planning on completely redesigning the blog and even considering switching hosts, which would mean a new URL. I would also like to make a Facebook page that way I am not filling up the news feed of those who aren't interested. Would you follow it?

 

Tell me your thoughts!

 

Lauren's Baby Shower

Over the weekend I co-hosted a baby shower for my best friend Lauren who is expecting this summer! This was my first time planning and hosting a baby shower and I think we nailed it! It was book themed and we used these super cute invitations from Minted.

 

 

We used paper goods from the Oh Joy collection at Target. I loved the colors!

We had the baby shower at co-host Jen's house. Isn't it the cutest?!?

Book garland I made using this Martha Stewart tutorial.

 

Mom to be, Lauren.

With my Mom. 

 

Wednesday Wishlist

I'm currently craving bright colors, florals, stripes and white when it comes to my spring closet. I love the back of this Cameo dress!! For some reason I have been really wanting a citrus/neon green skirt. I am trying to decide between the ASOS wrap skirt or J.Crew fluted one. The Topshop striped "Beyoncé" dress sold out, but this ASOS one is a nice alternative! I like the idea of white leather for a spring jacket. I already have both long sleeve and sleeveless chambray shirts, but I think this J.Crew Factory short sleeve version is perfect for work and weekends too! For my birthday I was searching for the perfect floral skirt, too bad I found it yesterday here. I have some birthday money burning a hole in my pocket. I just need to decide what to buy!

Feelin' Fruity

Kate Spade debuted the lemon print at fashion week in the fall. Whether you want a top, dress, pants, or purse they have it all! Check out Kate Spade. My eyes are set on the tangerine top from J. Crew Factory, but I also really love the strawberry print Equipment top too!