The Brown Pump Hunt

Go ahead, shake your head. I know you're thinking, "Really, brown heels? What's so special about that?" But honestly, let me break it down for you. I have spent 5, count them, 5 years trying to find a good chocolate brown heel, comfortable, not too high, and didn't cost $600.

I own a pair of Sam & Libby (who even buys their shoes anymore?) chocolate brown heels. I love them. I have had them resoled twice. And finally, the inside of the shoe is falling apart. I can no longer expect them to stay alive.

Enter Cole Haan. I know they have good shoes (they partnered up with Nike Air to infuse the comfort technology in their heels AND they place a hidden platform for added comfort and ease on your arch)- and I'm sure I've owned a pair or two from TJ Maxx. But I think of them as pricey (which they can be). But let me review, it is REALLY hard to find chocolate brown. So I bit the bullet, went to the store, tried on this pair. And life can return to normal now. The Brown Pump Hunt is ovah.

Quilt the Memories

I bet you have them too.
Piles of t-shirts from high school, college, trips, etc. And I bet you wear none of them anymore.
That was my story, and I just couldn't bring myself to part with some t-shirts that reminded me of some REALLY special, formative, fun times.

This year, for my birthday, mom put it all together in a great present...a t-shirt quilt! Definitely seen these before, and never really knew if I'd like it, but the final product was so great. And I can now keep the memories alive a bit longer. From my days at Loyola to here in Boston, it's a great way to remember the days...I only wish I had hung onto those "smack mac" t-shirts!

And I know you're surprised to know I am a sorority girl :) Love me some AXO's!

Partnering with "Put A Ruffle On It "

Thanks to my friend, Mary, for featuring me on her blog this week! She has a terrific blog which covers life's little details that make it all worth living and enjoying, so I am thrilled to be partnering with her. Read on my friends, and hope that you remember to add a little ruffle to life today!

DVF + GAP = LOVE

I don't often wish for children (not yet anyway), but when I saw the new collaboration between fashion icon, Diane Von Furstenberg and the Gap, there was a definite tug at my heart to dress some little honey!

For those of you who aren't as infatuated with her as I am, DVF invented and mastered a woman's wardrobe staple...the wrap dress. And if you know me, I must own 10 wrap dresses (no DVF yet though, kids- gotta work toward something!). They have an amazing ability to create curve and sexiness- but yet are conservative and classic. I will forever love her for this.

Years ago, my dear friend, J clued me into this GREAT story of a woman who wore her black DVF wrap dress everyday for a month, and she blogs about the versatility of such a classic piece of clothing. I covet the dress and her story.

So, this leads me to her newest partnership- with GapKids and Baby Gap (sadly for adult women like me) which will be released on March 15th. Here's a preview of the ADORABLE styles she's making for the little ones!

Such a great shift dress, $48

The iconic wrap dress! $68

Bathing Suit beauty! $48

The wrap top- I want one! $78

Need I say more? I'm in love.