Art-Inspired Style

On Saturday, my husband and I joined some friends and coworkers out at a trendy bar for an event. It was a fun time, and it made me realize how much I've been hibernating this winter. So I think a night out soon is called for, and what better inspiration to draw from than a twinkling night sky by Vincent Van Gogh? Vibrant blues and glimmering golds tempered by a bit of black seem great makings for a fantastic night on the town.

* Starry Night Over the Rhone

* Jumpsuit

* Heels

* Bracelet

* Earrings

* Coat 

Rainbow Brights

If Santa would only bring me a J. Crew party dress in every color of the rainbow, I'd definitely be good all year long! Can you imagine all these beauties wrapped up under the tree?

Photos from here. 

Endless Summer

It was always a bad moment as a kid when summer vacation was interrupted with signs that the new school year was coming. Commercials on television, ads in the newspaper, sales on school supplies, fall clothes in the stores -- all of these were very unwanted signals that a shift was taking place. I had the same feeling lately while reading the August issues of some of my favorite magazines. I know fall isn't far away, but I'm not ready to drool over pretty sweaters and coats and cute jeans and boots yet. I still want swimsuits, sundresses and sandals!

So, in a stubborn attempt to pretend summer will last forever, here are some swimsuits I'm loving at J. Crew. I'm usually a bikini girl, but these strapless looks feel so fresh and chic.

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!

Pretty in Pink

Summer is in full swing ... and I've been socked with a cold. I very much dislike being sick in the summer. It feels like I'm missing out on so many great things. I want to be out and about, having fun with friends, hanging out with family, going on dates with my husband.

If I were feeling up to any of these activities, I would slip on a pretty pink dress, like one of these frocks from J. Crew. These muted colors are gorgeous and the silhouettes are simple -- perfect for adding on fun accessories. Ahhh, it will happen soon enough, I suppose.

Photos from here.

Spring Style

It may sound silly, but for some reason, I cannot get the images from J.Crew's March catalog out of my head. The pale, pretty colors ... the soft and silky fabrics ... the ruffled edges ... the floral and bauble necklaces ... I am loving it all! And the lovely San Francisco settings are the perfect complement.

Photos from here.

Rainy Days

The weather forecast is calling for rain. I don't mind at all. As long as it's not more snow, bring on the precipitation! A few showers will be a nice opportunity to wear my bright blue wellies. Or I could spring for a new pair. A few I'd like to try: 

Lands' End

Target

J. Crew

Old Navy

L.L.Bean