fresh finds

This pretty tunic (Eddie Bauer, $49.50) offers so many options: wear with jeans, shorts, cropped pants, even a casual skirt. Also comes in white and brown.

And if you are still on the lookout for stylish, versatile sandals that not everyone has, how about these flashy flats by Athena Alexander?  (Nordstrom, $89.95)

shoes for a good cause

TOMS shoes donates one pair of shoes to a needy child for every pair you buy, like this coral and natural canvas pair, $42.

Too unique for you?   Try this cool TOMS t-shirt, $28, and they will donate a pair of shoes for this purchase as well. 

Or check out this hot tote, $65.  Buying it will feed one child for one school year.Another great option:

Whole Foods has teamed up with FEED and are offering a grocery bag..."Each bag purchased for $29.99 will help provide 100 nutritious meals to hungry school age children in Rwanda through the United Nation World Food Program’s (WFP) School Feeding Program."

Style that helps save the world is a beautiful thing.

prints charming

Feelin' foxy in flora and fauna...Tatami-Heli Belt by Mixko, greener grass design, $48. Made from off-cuts of Japanese tatami tape. Environmentally friendly. Relaxed Floral Pullover, Free People, $148. I love the relaxed silhouette. Very chill. Eleanor Horse Print Skimmer, Keds, $40. Because, why not?Big Floral Dress, Lucky Brand Jeans, $78. Machine washable cotton. (This one may need an undershirt.) I'd like to wear this everywhere, all summer long...

Peacock Tee, GoJane.com, $28. Don't you love peacocks?

Garnet Hill

Julie asked me to find a versatile denim skirt just a little past the knee in length. This was a surprisingly hard request! Luckily, clothing and home design company Garnet Hill has three great-looking options... Shaped Seamed Skirt, Garnet Hill, $78. Simple and flattering.
Pleated Denim Skirt, Garnet Hill, $78. The pleats dress this one up a bit.
Eileen Fisher Stretch-Denim Skirt, Garnet Hill, $108. Straightforward and comfortable.

Garnet Hill has a great collection of other clothing, jewelry, and shoes as well. Here are some of my favorites...Printed Smocked Skirt, Garnet Hill, $98. Pretty colors.Banded Collar Shirtdress, Garnet Hill, $118. Garnet Hill Wide Leather Belt, now $28. I love this look.Banded Tunic, Garnet Hill, $88. Sophisticated. Wear it with these cute slim jeans.Garnet Hill Five-Pocket Slim Jeans, $88.Bateau-Neck Tee by Velvet, Garnet Hill, $57. I adore shirts by Velvet. They always fit perfectly and are made of the softest cotton. This one comes in other bold colors, too.

Chan Luu Champagne Diamond Trellis Necklace, Garnet Hill, $198. Beautiful.Kevia Handmade Stacking Rings, Garnet Hill, $112. I love how simple and natural these look.Cocobelle Wedge Sandal, Garnet Hill, $98. Gorgeous.

pastels by pennyloveskenny

leather thongs, pennyloveskenny, at select Nordstrom locations, $55. I wanted to post these beauties, but when I tried finding them online, I was completely unsuccessful. So, I figured I'd add a couple pair that you can buy online.

Cagney, pennyloveskenny, zappos.com, $50.Pizazz, pennyloveskenny, zappos.com, $58.

black/white/house/market

(Does the name of that store drive anyone else crazy!?)
Anyway, here are a couple finds I've been holding onto...they all happen to be black and white so I thought I'd just go ahead and share...
Blackbirds attacking in the Dead O' Night, Design By Humans, $20. So cool.Emily, Mikarose, $60. I love this dress. (Is that Elizabeth Smart?!)Champion Metallic Stripe Slip On, Keds, $20. For your inner Avril...
Black Tuxedo tie dress, Jen clothing, $44. (this one, too)
Beauty Ombre Heel, okay, so this one is actually from White House/Black Market...$98. Very pretty.

grey stovepipes

I've seen this look in one or two magazines lately and then yesterday, spotted a girl wearing this same look at a crosswalk in Virginia Beach. So fierce. See by Chloe' Skinny Stretch Denim Jeans, Nordstrom, $395. Lillington by Wrangler 47 jeans, truejeans.com, $125.

BDG Cigarette Leg Jean Grey, Urban Outfitters, $49.Skinny jeans not up your alley? Try these by DKNY. Soho Jean, DKNY, $70.
Add a subtly detailed black top. Solid yoke front shirt, Gap, $30.

Don't forget the cool motorcycle-inspired jacket! This one is BITTEN by Sarah Jessica Parker, only available at Steve and Barry's...
Rib trim cord jacket, $8.98.Converse One Star Cupra Fashion Track Jacket, Target, $35.Kenneth Cole Reaction, Know Better in Lipstick, zappos.com, $83.These are a great low-cost option. Mossimo Peggy Wedges, Target, $25.

add some plaid

I adore this shirt from Madewell, a JCrew company that many may not have heard of yet. There are only seven locations nationwide and it is not available online. You may order by phone, however. (When was the last time you did that?)
Buffalo Plaid Bowery Blouse, Madewell, $62.
If you don't have any plaid, check, or gingham in your 'drobe yet...now is a great time.



Plaid shift tunic, Forever 21.com, $16. Just needs a Shade shirt underneath.

Wear either top with skinny jeans in a dark wash and some cute flats, like:
Matchstick jean, JCrew, $98.Seychelles Tryst, piperlime.com, $80.
Or, a similar look for less:Charles Albert Lanvin Flats, cutesygirl.com, $7.

you are all winners...

...but RANDOM.ORG says the gift card goes to comment #3! Congratulations "CCB"! Please email me your name and mailing address and you can get to shopping!

I really appreciate your comments everyone! It was interesting to note that the most popular posts seem to be the Little Black Dress and Hello Yellow. Those were probably my favorite ones, too. Please keep the comments coming--they make my day.

Love,
Elizabeth
Women's Converse One Star Oxfords, Target, $30. A classic.

lunch with friends

A fun springtime outfit. Obviously, as winter flickers and fades, wear lots of layers to get the most use out of your warm weather clothing.
Perfectly Professional Pleated Top in Yellow, Lulu's.com, $26.Dojo Short in Caribbean, 7 for all Mankind, $167. The perfect length.Or, these Cropped roll-cuff jeans, Gap, $49.50.Fallen Feather Platforms, anthropologie.com, $98. Click the link to really see how cute these are.
For a similar look, Floral Print Slingback Wedge in Turquoise, ebay.com, seller: Cutesy Shoes, $17 (Buy it now price.) This seller has thousands of trendy, super-low-priced shoes.

Now all I need is a lunch date! So, where would you wear this outfit?