Spotted

What a week it's been! I'm so glad the weekend's almost here. I have plans to go out to dinner with my husband tonight, and head to my parents' for a family get-together tomorrow. I may pop out for a little shopping too.

In honor of my spotty posting this week, I'm turning my attention to some dotted finds. I'm definitely a stripes girl, but lately I've been tempted to add a spotted piece to an outfit -- and I think any of these would be pretty great!

* Blouse

* Handbag

* Heels

Have a fantastic weekend!

Color Cue: Tangerine

So, tangerine is the color of 2012. I'm cool with this! It took me some time to appreciate orange hues. My high school colors were orange and black -- not the freshest combination. But I really like vibrant shades like tangerine. I'd love to choose a single accent for an outfit or a room.

* Dress

* Purse

* Necklace

* Sandals

* Pillow

* Chair

Screen Style

Each year when spring rolls around, I get a little angst-y. Even though I've been out of high school for years, I can't quite shake out of spring-fever, school's-almost-out, wanna-be-free mode.

The movie that captures these feelings best is Dazed and Confused, set on the last day of school in 1976. It's a fun flick about friendships and hookups, popularity and parties. And the fashion's pretty cool too, all bell-bottom jeans, wedge sandals, vests and psychedelic-print tops.

Given this inspiration and since '70s style is a big trend this spring, here are a few pieces I'd love to wear -- even if I'm not cutting class or heading to a kegger.

* Maxi dress

* Necklace

* Wedge

* Cross-body bag

* Printed top

* Flared jeans

Aflutter

Here's to a Valentine's weekend filled with romance, love and a few sexy, sweet and fluttery pieces.

* Tinley Road one-shoulder top

* Kate Spade flower ring

* Forever 21 feather headband

* Anthropologie lingerie set

* Cosabella for J. Crew bra

* Banana Republic ballet flat

* Gap tank

* Badgley Mischka sandals

* Forever 21 peep toes

Little Joys

I picked up a little something for myself this weekend. And it is silly how happy this small purchase makes me.

They are two black chiffon flower bobby pins from Forever 21. They set me back a whopping $1.80. But I am so loving them! I can't wait to wear them. I'm already planning a work outfit around them and a more fun look around them for the weekend.

It really is the little things, isn't it?

Photo from here.