Solid Gold

I am growing to like gold.  I always was a silver girl, and maybe someday I'll upgrade to platinum, but for now...one step at a time.  (pardon the pun)

I am loving the trend of gold block heels, where only the heel of a shoe (usually a blocked heel) is gold.  Have you seen these?  J.Crew seems to have led the way:

Janey Patent Flats $178

Janey Crystal Flat $398

Nine West plays along, too.  Really like the chain accent inside!

Quancy Ballet Flat $89

For a little sparkle in your life

Asos Lake Ballet Flat $29

Maybe Dorothy needed not only red heels, but also gold blocked ones to get home? :)

Flatform Frenzy

I have a strong desire to like wearing heels.  I love the leg lengthening look, the sassy designs...but truth be told, I struggle with them.  At the end of the day, my feet end up screaming.  I simply don't love that, so I opt to wear wedges or flats.  (is my age showing already?)

Which brings me to delight in this spring's combination of these two fabulous inventions: the platform flat- or flatform as the fashion world so aptly names them!  Check out these great styles!

Pretty rockstar

Christian Louboutin $695

Sassy Straps

ASOS Valley Flatforms $59.34

Classic and Perfect Red

Free People Daphne $128

I like the idea of some added height without the painful arch ache, so I say, bring on the flatform and maybe some warmer weather while I am wishing...

By the way, a special thanks to all my readers...I recently reached 15,000 hits on my blog!  Perhaps small change for the big time bloggers, but I am proud, excited and humbled by so many reading and enjoying- so thank YOU!

#TheBestDayEver

My love for all things Kate Spade is deep and long standing.  Maybe someday I'll get to meet her...

I am pretty excited about her new line launching in March called "Saturday"- why, you ask?  Because like most people, there is a deep and long standing love affair with the first day of the weekend!  It means no work (for most people), no alarm clock (unless you have kiddos), no crazy schedule (*notice how there are exceptions to every rule??).  Saturday is SUPPOSED to be the day off we all long for.

And now, Kate Spade is dressing us for it at a less expensive price point too! (Let's be clear, it's not Target prices, but definitely more affordable casual wear.)  The fresh use of color and easy "grab and go" style will be so appealing.

So here's to better Saturdays and dressing well for the weekend!  So pumped!

Freshly JCP

The discovery of Joe Fresh in December during my NYC trip changed my life. OK, perhaps a bit dramatic, but I can't say enough about it.  I literally thank the fashion gods for the blue puffer coat I got for $29 (it's already been a long, harsh winter!)  Since then, I have been planning my next trip to the Big Apple just to hit the flagship store again.  And then, as if the universe were listening to my heart's deepest desire, Joe Fresh partners with jcpenny...Sweet mother of fashion, bring it on!

Hitting the world of online sales next Sunday, February 24th, Joe Fresh debuts at jcpenny (which, to be honest, could use a breath of fresh air...pardon the pun).  I can't wait!

So, while only select stores will carry the line, I am happy to know the online shop will save me a trip.  Did you know that Joe Fresh got its name from the fact that the clothing line used to be sold in Canadian grocery stores??  I can't imagine how that worked...grabbing some bananas, and oh wait...just the dress I was looking for! Funny image and thrilled that Joe Mimran has decided to make his brand more accessible.  Countdown to 2.24.13!

Be Still My Beating...

HEART!  It's Valentine season (which I happen to like) because my bday falls the day before :)  So, growing up, I always had heart shaped cakes, special heart shaped plates with my name on them, and a plethora of heart shaped jewelry.  My fondness for hearts goes deep (no Texan pun intended), so if you're looking for some Valentine love, here's a few favorites:

Island Cowgirl triple heart earrings $26.00

Island Cowgirl triple heart ring $36.00

Sundance Have a Heart pillow $58.00

JCrew candy heart boxers $18.50

Gap ruffle-sleeve heart dress $21.99

Primitives by Kathy Valentine sign $14.95

May your heart be happy.