A few new things...

Spring is by far my favorite season, because of the weather and also because of the clothes. No other season makes me want to shop more. So I’m blaming spring for all of my recent purchases. I stopped by Forever 21 yesterday and as I mentioned on Twitter, they have a ton of great drapey tanks and tees. I’m really into sheer shirts lately so I got this burnout tank as well as these sheer black and white tees. I also got this neon bandeau to go underneath. All that for a whopping $30! Over at Target I got these heels that I’m OBSESSED with (the picture doesn’t do them justice) and also this floral mini. I also finally took the plunge and bought these yellow jeans that I featured on my Examiner page. OK cutting up the card now...

Lots of Bang for your Buck

I’ve always been intrigued by these dresses that you can wear multiple ways but they’re also a little scary, no? Any item of clothing that comes with an instruction manual is a bit too fussy for me. But think of the benefits, $38 for a dress like this one from American Apparel that you can wear an endless number of ways! I’m almost sold…

Target Finds

*Ruffle shirt from Target, $16.99

I checked out the new spring stuff at Target last weekend and I have to say, I wasn’t impressed with the Alexander McQueen collection that’s been getting so much buzz. Most of what I saw was lots of black and some cheap looking prints. I did like this open-weave cardigan, but at $45, I had to pass. I did snatch up this ruffled tank top and these cone heels, that remind me of these from Proenza Schouler, so the trip wasn’t a total loss.

Vintage Tees from Re-Shirt

I am of the opinion that a cool t-shirt is the best wardrobe staple that you can have. You can wear it casually with jeans and a cardigan, gussy it up for work with a pencil skirt and blazer or wear it out on the town any way you please. Finding the perfect, worn-in t-shirt isn’t so easy. That’s where Re-Shirt comes in. The site stocks t-shirts that have been donated and rebranded with the Re-Shirt logo. The selection is huge and each shirt goes for 25 Euros (about $33). Sustainable and affordable? Sign me up!

1 Spring Wardrobe, Coming Up!

*Outfit from Forever 21

Ah, spring! The sun is finally beginning to make scheduled appearances, which of course, only makes me think of a new warm weather wardrobe. I’ve been making a mental checklist of things I’d like to add into the mix. So far, I’ve decided on a pair of super light skinny jeans, which seem really fresh for spring, and a funky bib necklace will spice up all of my neutrals. Layering is key for spring so I’ll need a bright cardigan and a lightweight coat that I can throw on over anything when I’m running around the city. Top it all off with a pair of comfy and cute sneaks and I'll be good to go. Oh, and I’ll also take this entire outfit, I’m dying for those shorts in pink. Thanks.

Great, cheap vintage

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m obsessed with Lucky Magazine. They have great shopping tips, style advice and a great website that I check pretty much daily. Yesterday, Jennifer Romolini posted in her eBay Obsessed blog about Rice and Beans Vintage. Though the site design isn’t the best, I quickly fell in love with their huge selection of vintage and modern, designer and mainstream clothes, shoes and accessories. Some of the designer items are pricey (and why wouldn’t they be) but there are a few finds, Chanel flats for $100, Gucci strappy sandals for $80? Yes please! The vintage section is also really adorable and reasonably priced. I love this ‘70s tank for spring and this mink-collar cardigan to keep me warm until then.

There comes a time in every woman’s life where she realizes it’s time to ditch the colored cotton shorts and Hanes t-shirts for actual, sweat absorbing workout clothes. I think I’ve finally reached this point and naturally, I’m not willing to break the bank on some spandex that I’m bound to muck up anyway. Old Navy recently expanded their active wear section and they now have some really cute (and obviously cheap) workout goods. Plus, they’re having a Friends and Family sale until March 15, so you can get 30% off your whole purchase with the code PVMXM26TXN6W. I’ve settled on this tank top with built in bra and this pair of yoga shorts. This stuff if so cute and bright that maybe I’ll actually be inspired to go to the gym every day. Maybe…