Bows, Bows, Bows!

My name's Megan and I love bows. On headbands, on blouses, on shoes, on linen shorts, on clutches, as jewelry.... a bow can make the simplest outfit look instantly sweet, feminine and delicate. Honestly... is anything more ladylike and precious than a bow-y embellishment?! NOPE. I've seen tons of bows on the runways of Valentino, Moschino and Marchesa recently... but I think (most of!) my finds are a liiiittttle more affordable (;

What are your favorite bow detailed pieces??

Tory Burch - Kailey Sandals
Red Valentino - Leather Bow Headband
Giuseppe Zanotti - Suede Bow Cork Platform Sandals
MANGO - Bow Crepe Trousers
Ted Baker - Weldon Patent Bow
ASOS - Bow Front Short
Valentino - Lacca Bow Clutch Bag
Necessary Clothing - Waldorf Tank Dress
Necessary Clothing - Waldorf Bow Blouse

Hat Probs

Sorry for the recent blogging hiatus - life has been CRAY lately between finding a place in San Francisco and a big new job offer! But don't worry I'm back in the game now. And honestly there's nothing I'd rather talk about than my obsession with wide brimmed hats as summer approaches. I recently bought this gorgeous Tory Burch fedora after my post on a Tory Burch Friends + Fans Sale and I seriously couldn't be more obsessed with it. No but really, I want to wear it 24/7. Talk about a way to make a girl feel instantly chic and put together - throw a fedora on. No, not the creepy old man fedoras, don't worry. Aside from being SOCUTE, hats actually serve a purpose too people. Let's be honest, there's nothing more unattractive (or PAINFUL) than a super bright red, burnt scalp. Or face. Or anything... So, as my fam vacation to Mexico approaches (CAN'T WAIIIT) I thought I'd share some of my recent to-die-for hat finds so that you, too, can feel fabulous while protecting that pretty little head/face of yours this summer.

Tory Burch - Classic Grosgrain Fedora
J. Crew - Panama Hat
San Diego Hat Company - Paper Braid Wide Brim Fedora
Rag & Bone - Floppy Brim Fedora
Suboo - Viva Chilena Sunhat
Brixton - Olsen

Leopard & Coral

I mean.... this may or may not be the third post since I've started this blog 2 weeks ago where I reference how obsessed I am with coral. But I'll just go ahead and tell you again - I'm OBSESSED! It's such a fun color for spring, and makes you look super tan (and super blonde for all you blondies)! I love love love the idea of pairing coral with leopard to add a little somethin' somethin' to your day! I think there IS such thing as too much leopard... but when paired correctly with a stand-out color like coral, you'll make the perfect statement!

Here are some of my favorite leopard + coral looks I've come up with! What are some of your favorite leopard statement pieces you've come across recently?


Going Out:
Diane von Furstenberg - Deandra Leopard Print
Givenchy - Antigona Envelope Clutch
Saint Laurent - Metallic Two-Tone Leather Pump
Chamak by Priya Kakkar - Tribal Bead Bangles 

Work:
7 For All Mankind - Cheetah-Print Slim Cigarette Pants
Haute Hippie - Henley Blouse
Tory Burch - Reva Ballet Flats
Rachel Roy - Collarless Blazer
Michael Kors - Large Runway Watch
Anastasia - Cocktail Ring

Casual:
7 For All Mankind - Twill Crop Skinny Jeans
Charles Philip - Sheila Loafers
Nasty Gal - High Road Chambray Shirt
Cara - Pyramid Stud Earrings
Marc By Marc Jacobs - Classic Q Crossbody

Date Night:
Elizabeth and James - Amalia Skirt
Christian Louboutin - Large Sweet Charity
Theory - Jantine Sleeveless Drape
Diane von Furstenberg - Opalista Wedge
Charlotte Russe - Gemstone Statement Necklace

RED ALERT: 25% off Tory Burch Site Wide Through 4/29!

No But seriously. Let me repeat myself. 25% off SITE. WIDE. Yes please! I absolutely love when TB has these friends & fans events & I get to finally order that bag or those boots or that blouse I've been eyeing... guilt-free! Or, ok, at least MOSTLY guilt-free (;

All you have to do is enter the code TBSPRING when you're ready to check out. So ladies, go crazy on the new Spring Collection 2013. It's absolutely adorable. You know you want to! Just make sure you do it by Monday, April 29th. Here are some of my favorite finds:

Skinny Double Snap Bracelet in Viridian Green 

Classic Grosgrain Fedora in Natural Straw/White Quartz

Clemens Drop Earring in Light Chambray/Mint

Porter Bangle in Amazonite/Light Gold 

Sarah Jane Short in Tory Navy/Dover Stripe

Lucille Top in Aqua Sea

Bogott Cardigan in Mint Tie Dye Stripe Revised

Walsh Dress in Navy

Robinson Spectator Double Zip Tote in Ocean Breeze

Robinson Small Envelope Clutch in Parisian Blue

What fab items are you going to snag from this Tory Burch sale? 

Pink, Orange & Red (In Any Combination)

One of my best best friends, Cameron, has a super cute blog that recently caused me to fall head over heels for this Loeffler Randall bag (only 1 left on Shopbop!). So, I thought I'd use it as a center piece amongst some of the fabulous pink, orange and red color block pieces I've been drooling over lately! Pair ANY of these 3 colors together and you're bound to look bright & fabulous while making a statement.  As you know, I'm really into bright colors, so these items are ALL on my wish list.

Loeffler Randall The Rider Bag
Serpui Marie Woven Minaudiere
Tory Burch Eddie Flats
IRO Mayall Sandals
Giambattista Valli Floral Cotton Shorts
Nanven Bombshell Dress
Rachel Zoe Silk Simone Blouse
Kenneth Jay Lane Dangle Earrings
Tory Burch Enamel T Bangle


What are your favorite bright colors to pair?

Banana Republic Finds

I'm typically not a huge Banana Republic fan just because a lot of their women's clothing can look a little too generic "workish" for my taste. But, I ended up there with Lane this past weekend as he really likes their slim fit polos. Instead of helping him pick out some new spring wardrobe staples that we went there for - I ended up getting completely distracted by SO MANY adorable accessories and fun spring dresses for myself & ultimately spent even more than he did (typical!). Here are some of my favorite BR finds!

Dresses:
Ponte Full-Skirt Dress in Royal Azure, $130
Ponte Knit Square-Neck Sheath in Green Flourite, $130

Jewelry:
Delhi Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet in Aqua, $125
Magpie Earring in Ultra Yellow, $39.50
Mosaic Bib Necklace, $150
Corsage Necklace in Vanilla, $89.50
Flower Cocktail Ring in Multi Color, $39.50

Clutches:
Kaylan Clutch in Turquoise, $89.50
Michelle Clutch in Natural, $79.50

Pinterest Addiction Put To Good Use

So.... saying I'm addicted to Pinterest is quite possibly an understatement. I think Lane would argue I spend more time on Pinterest in 1 day than he does playing FIFA in an entire month...which is a valid argument considering I'm always pestering him about it (;. No but really.... Thanks to Pinterest I now have planned out: every meal I'm going to make for the next 57 years; my wedding in 3 color variations AND seasons; what my future home is going to look like from the inside out (NO EXCEPTIONS PEOPLE!); the photographs I want to take of my future children (slash what I want them to look like...NBD); the clothes I NEED to buy to have THAT color coordinated, perfect closet, etc. It's totally rational, right?

BUT... there are 2 GREAT things that have come from my Pinterest addiction... 1) freaking DELISH meals that probably keep Lane loving me despite my ridiculous ways and 2) the skill of seeing something I like that is not linked to a site (isn't that the WORST?!) or ridiculously out of my price range and finding a similar-looking alternative.

And because I am totally crushing on spring/pastel colors.... I give you........ my very own rendition of my favorite spring/pastel pinned outfits that I cannot find and/or afford.

Outfit 1:
Skirt - American Apparel Chiffon Pleated Skirt in color Strawberry Pink, $58
Belt - Free People Kingsbury Triple Wrap Belt in color Yellow, $28
Top - Forever 21 Bejeweled Peter Pan Collar Shirt in color Cream, $23
Watch - Michael Kors Mercer Chronograph Bracelet Watch in color Rosegold, $275
Bracelet - Nadri Cord Charm Bracelet in color Pink/Silver/Clear, $38
Pumps - N.Y.L.A. Genevieve in color Nude, $88

Outfit 2:
Blazer - LOFT Petite Drapey Crepe Blazer  in color Neon Pink, $89
Dress - Windsor White Embroidered Sundress, $45
Bracelets - Etsy Infinity Nautical Rope Bracelet, $12
                  Karmaloop Silver Lavender Bracelet, $40
Clutch - Banana Republic Monique Clutch in color Cognac, $99
Nail Polish - Essie in Fiesta, $8

Outfit 3:
Top - Club Monaco Sunny Striped Tee in color Liberty Blue & White, $39
Shorts - Queen's Wardrobe Mini Ruffle & Big Ribbon, $57
Necklace - B.P. Layered Multistrand Necklace in Gold, $18
Pumps -  Steven Lexa in color Blush Leather, $82
Bag - Michael Kors Hamilton Large Canvas Tote in color Ecru/Luggage, $328
Bangles - Bop Bijoux Interlocking Bangle Set in Gold, $40

Pretty Pastels

With Spring on the mind, here are a few must-have pastel pieces I came across this weekend. Pastel colors are the easiest way to delicately incorporate color into all of your outfits without getting too crazy as we transition into summer weather.

What pastels do you have in your Spring wardrobe?

Jeans - Paige Denim Verdugo Ultra Skinny Ankle Jeans in color Sky, $179
Skirt - Alice + Olivia Pleated Leather Skirt in color Light Purple, $495
           Forever 21 High-Low Chiffon Skirt in color Peach, $14
Flats - Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Flat in color Blue Pastel Patent, $425
           Valentino Rockstud Ballerina Flat in color Yellow/Nude, $595
Wedge - Steve Madden Xternal Wedge Sandal in color Coral, $80
Blouse - Alice + Olivia Arie Tied Collar Blouse in color Pastel Dot/Aqua, $264
              Equipment Brett Vintage Wash Blouse in color Peach Nectar, $198
Blazer -Vince Camuto One Button Blazer in color New Mint, $100
Clutch - Rebecca Minkoff Skyler Studded Crossbody Bag in color Lilac, $325
Earrings - Kate Spade Stud Earrings in color Lilac/Gold, $38
Bracelet - Kendra Scott Cassie Bracelet in color Lilac, $130
                Tory Burch  Logo Double Wrap Bracelet, $95
Ring - Ippolita Wonderland Teardrop Ring in color Aqua, $595