In Full Bloom

One of my favorite trends for spring is florals, and I pretty much want to buy every flowered item Anthropologie is selling! Wouldn't a vibrant chair or plate perk up a room? And aren't the clothes so pretty and fun?

Photos from here. 

Screen Style

After reading this funny take, I began thinking about Felicity. Wasn't that show great? I remember watching it in high school, and seeing Felicity go to college in New York City made me eager to go off to school. It was fun watching her make cool new friends, fall in love and wear an endless array of fantastic sweaters. Those sweaters, along with cords, peacoats, boots and loungewear get that away-at-university vibe just right -- even if I'm past the days of cramming for exams.

* Crewneck sweater

* Striped sweater

* Blue sweater

* Cowl-neck sweater

* Tank top

* Pajama pants

* Cords

* Jeans

* Peacoat

* Boots

* Bag

Mood Makers

I'd love these home finds from Anthropologie any day, but their ever-so-slightly gothic feel makes them perfect this time of year. Wouldn't any one of them cast a little mystery into a space?

Photos from here. 

Screen Style

The Sound of Music is an incredible movie, a film that always uplifts and inspires. Julie Andrews is wonderful in it, and Christopher Plummer is so dashing. But until recently I never gave much thought to the fashion -- but it's pretty great too! Here are a few of my favorite things:

Green and white prints feel so fresh for running around this summer -- singing on a mountainside, climbing trees and falling into lakes are optional.

* Green dress

* Skirt

* Print dress

* Shift

* Top

* Shoes

I'm crazy about the full skirts and nipped waists that the girls wear in the movie. And who doesn't love a cute sun hat?

* Skirt

* Hat

* Camisole

* Flats

* Blouse

And I want a soft, fluttery-sleeve dress perfect for falling in love and kissing in a gazebo!

* Short dress

* Long dress 

It's On

"Hey, do you want to go shopping this weekend?" my husband asked me this week. Um, yes! Of course I do. So that's our mission for the weekend. We'll be looking for clothes for him, but I'll try to find some special pieces for me, too. Maybe a new winter jacket? Here are a few I found to get me prepped to shop.

Pale and tailored.

A little bomber.

Belted and plaid.

An unusual shape.

Fun faux leopard.

Happy weekend to all!

You Win, Anthropologie

Dear Anthropologie,

This is me waving the white flag. I give in.

For years, I have somehow been able to avoid your charms. I could convince myself that your clothes, jewelry and decor were too flowery, too fancy, to frilly for my tastes.

But then today I innocently walk into your store and come out absolutely smitten.

I can't stop thinking about your dresses. Everywhere I looked there was a frock I felt I had to have. Here are a few I've fallen for particularly hard.

Photos from anthropologie.com.