Sunday Inspiration #5 - lemon

YAY, Original Art Print, Inspirational Poster, Neon Pink, Yellow | Make My Lemonade - Ice Ice Baby Week #1 | Musing - A Mimosa Story | Walter Van Beirendonck - LOOKBOOK Collection SS 2012 'CLOUD #9'

This week lemony hues are floating my boat. See what's inspiring Tulle & Combat Boots too.

Happy Easter!

It's Friday's Fancies on Sunday! Check out the original post HERE

Friday's Fancies by today-i-want featuring peep toe shoes

Peach is one of my favorite pastels, what is yours?

Come on Spring...

It's Friday's Fancies on Sunday! Check out the original post HERE.

It's supposedly spring, but here in DC it feels just like winter with no hope for a warm up this week. Desperate for a bit of spring, I was happy to put together this over-the-top spring-infused ensemble. 

Friday's Fancies by today-i-want featuring mini handbags

It's pretty insanely girlie, do you think it's doable or too much?

Life is a Maize Dress

Life is a Maize by today-i-want featuring low heel boots

For me autumn is all about layers. You can still wear your favorite summertime dresses, just pair them up with some knee high boots and thick socks to stockings to keep your legs warm and a nice big cardigan to wrap yourself up in should you catch a chill.

Do you wear your summer dresses in the fall? How do you keep warm? 

Big Bird Costume

Big Bird Costume by today-i-want featuring we love colors tights

This year for halloween I wanted to be Big Bird and have Mr.Husband be Cookie Monster. Unfortunately with all the political hooplah going around this election season, it's just a no go. Too many people will also be dressing as the lovable bird and I don't want anyone to think it has anything to do with a political agenda. I just like Big Bird. But for the record, I'm with the bird. :)

Julep Trina Turk Alma

Happy Mani Monday!

This week I'm wearing:

Julep, Trina Turk Fall 2012 - Alma - 2205

c/o Julep

What's on your nails this week?

Vintage Yellow Dress

How long has it been since I did a vintage post? Decidedly too long. So here you are!

I was over on etsy checking out things to inspire me for autumn and halloween and came across this jewel. It's gorgeous, is it not? 

Vintage 1950's yellow dress via etsy

Dior Cat's Eye Sunglasses via Nordstrom

Spring Street Design Group Resin & Metal Necklace via Nordstrom

Matiko 'Camden' Pump via Nordstrom

Earthen Rose Bag via ModCloth

Candy Colored Hair

I get a lot of questions about my hair. I've often thought I should sit down and take some time to log exactly what I go through to get my hair these colors and to maintain them. Well I've not actually ever taken the time to do so, but fear not inquiring minds! The ever lovely Gala Darling has! While she doesn't cover the full gamut of bleaching, dying and maintenance (it's a LOT to cover), she does cover quite a bit. So here for you my loves a little linkiepoo to Gala's post on XO Jane:

How To Get Candy Coloured Hair That Still Looks Classy

picture of Gala Darling via XO Jane

Old Navy Rockstar Jeans

I love a good colored skinny jean (read more about my love affair HERE). Lucky for me the colored jean trend is still rockin' and my friends at Old Navy are pumping out the seasonal colors in their Rockstar Jean. I recently bought some of the nice new hues for fall which unfortunately were just too short for my long legs (sadly not all the colors are available in tall), but to anyone of average height, I highly recommend them. Affordable price point, wide color selection (I love the Purple Sage and Heliotrope in particular), and totally comfortable. Comfort is relative I suppose, I love mine tight (!!!) but if you don't, definitely swing by one of their shops to try some or order a few different sizes online. I've heard from other bloggers they've sized up one or two for a more comfy fit. 

Also, in case you missed it, check out Kat of Ginger Adorned's DIY Polka Dot Jean tutorial using the Old Navy Rockstar Jeans.

Layered Dahlia Top via Anthropologie

Spiewak Beekman Pea Coat via Piperlime

Kendra Scott Dani Ring Boardwalk/Tigers Eye via Zappos

The Rockstar Super Skinny Jean in Honeycomb via Old Navy

Swathe Your Step Wedge via ModCloth

Foxy Lady

Foxy Lady by today-i-want featuring a crochet cloche hat

I think most people assume The Jimi Hendrix Experience song Foxy Lady is about some Bambi-eyed, Bardot-haired, psychedelic mini dress type, but really who's to say? There is no description of the women in question except that she looks "good", maybe that meant a classy, quirky collegiate. Well, probably not, but let's just go with it for the sake of this ridiculously adorable fox sweater.

D&G summer

Beach Babe by today-i-want featuring high heel sandals

Today I want this. All of this. All of this and to be lounging on a yacht in the Mediterranean. Is that so much to ask?

hearts and zigzags and polkas OH MY!

My birthday was this week, so I treated my self to a little "Happy Birthday to Me!" shopping spree. One of the things I purchased was this great blouse from my friends over at Piperlime (seriously, love those guys.) It's a lovely blouse, lightweight, cutie-patootie print, and a tie neck (gets me everytime!). I also love that it'll be a perfect tranistional piece from hot summer days to crisp autumn nights.
Tinley Road Tie Neck Blouse
Blank Denim Skinny Jean in Yellow Gold
House of Harlow 1960 Snake Cuff
Kooba Baxter Tote
Elizabeth and James Sibil Wedge

Mani Monday NEON

My friends over at CapFabb are having a NEON style challenge! I thought it would be fun to incorporate it into Mani Monday and rock it with some super saturated neon polish, my DIY bracelets I crafted up this weekend, and one of my favorite clutches c/o ASOS.

Forever21 Leopard Dress via It's All Good

Neon Laser Cut Clutch c/o ASOS

Studded Bracelets via H&M

Neon Bracelets DIY by me

Spoiled by Wet n Wild

S038 - "Did I Dye It Too Blonde?"

If you have a second, definitely hop over to CapFabb's blog and see what some other CapFabb bloggers have come up with for the neon challenge. Three cheers for NEON!