a month ago i bought this dress on roxy. within 24 hours i was informed it was out of stock. ugh.

earlier this week i was online and decided to see if the dress was back in stock on roxy. no luck. so i googled it and up popped sports chalet. they had this beauty in stock so i snagged one quick.  i love it's casual bohemian feel. during summer i prefer dresses to shorts. i really don't like to wear shorts. 

if you're still with me, great.  thanks too for sticking with me during my blog dry spell.  everyone tells me i cannot lose site of my outside interests.  it's easy to say when your husband isn't the one fighting cancer.  love them for encouraging me though.  

shimmer

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i want this dress. 

will i get this dress

probably not

why

it's by badgley mischka

regardless

i love this dress

Splendid Littles

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Is it just me or am I the last person on the planet to know about Splendid Littles for Target?  Eek, now that I know I am beyond excited.  Guess where I am headed tomorrow morning after I drop off my Jake at school for his Valentine's Day Party.  You guessed right if you thought Target...

So fellow mom's, dad's, auntie's, uncles, grandparents and friends, RUN don't walk to Target tomorrow and grab your wee ones something Splendid before they sell out. 

Have you already nabbed some of these beauties?  If not, will you now?

Fashion Art

Fashion is on my mind lately, a lot.  Until recently, I had only discovered Design blogs.  Now that I have discovered Fashion Blogs, I am smitten.  Some of the ladies in the blog world are seriously stylish!!!  I've decided that as one who has always adored fashion, even studied it in college, that I must step up my game (in the wardrobe dept).  While I am not sure about picture posts of me in outfits, maybe I can figure something else out.  I tried having the hubs take my pictures last Saturday night and they were not worthy of a post.  I loved my outfit but I am not a model and did not do myself or my outfit any justice.

In addition to loving fashion, I love fashion illustrations.  One artist that I've admired for awhile is Miss Capricho.  If you're a fan of DailyCandy you've seen the beautiful work of Miss Capricho.  If not, you are in for a treat, go here.. 

all illustrations courtesy of Miss Capricho

Vintage

Lately I have been searching the web for inspiration and art is where I am finding it.  And until yesterday, I was unaware that Gilt offered art on their site too.  Yay!  I am in love with these Vintage Fashion Sketches by a Florida-based artist.  The sketches are digitally produced using archival links from outfits circa the '60s and '70s courtesy of some of the world's leading fashion houses, Chanel, Dior and Givenchy to name a few.  Aren't they gorgeous?  My walls are screaming for them.
What's inspiring you lately?

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Leona looks to love

Recently I was introduced to the fashions of the young and seriously talented Lauren Leonard, the designer behind the Leona Collection.  And I must say that I am smitten.  

Lauren's dresses are stylish, sexy and modern.  The fabrics luxurious yet unique with their bold prints and whimsy details, the perfect combination for any look.  

Although the Leona Collection is selling out everywhere, even Taylor Swift's a fan, I am on the lookout to add a few pieces to my closet!  Are you a fan?

The designer

The collection

The following

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For more on the Leona Collection visit here and here.  

positive thinking

friends, tonight i am feeling all nostalgic and thinking back on the years... listening to taylor swifts new album.  a must buy and the song - never grow up, makes me cry every time. sappy, i know, sorry but i am in a mood, be warned.
i've been meaning to introduce you to our newest family member.

jasper the cat - he's puuurfect

 my boys & best buddies, Jake & Ryan

my ry guy as a baby..... sadly all of jake's baby pictures are not on my mac, will add soon!

totally off subject but tay tay's in the pic, i am loving this bow shirt. you?

back to my boys, aren't they cute?

this week i still plan on posting pics of my weekend... why?  the hubs and i celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary. the destination, the Ritz Carlton - Lake Tahoe. it was a great evening with the hubs and reminded me yet again i am the luckiest lady! i love you Eric! 

speaking of the hubs, he has a ct/pet scan tomorrow to check things out. we are thinking positive folks that he is cured of his cancer and their is no looking back so these tests are just mere formalities.  please prey and think positive thoughts for the hubs and our little family.... thanks! 

back to happy posts soon, promise! 

If only....

Sassy Date Night Outfit Wish by slpemmer featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Items in this set:
Net-a-porter.com jacket, $900
Diane von Furstenberg dress, $365
Christian Louboutin flats, $266
Christian Louboutin clutch
Old Navy scarf, $10


If only I had an unlimited budget. I am loving this ensemble and all of the colors. I love the  rocker vibe the clutch and jacket give to the look. I feel younger just thinking about wearing it out.