Desert Girls Vintage: florals

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

April Showers

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You know what they say... April showers bring May flowers. I'm loving these vintage umbrella pics (especially the first one, with Audrey, of course).

I was on my way home last night and the sky was dark and cloudy and tut, tut, it looked like rain. I doubt we will actually get any rain (the wind is doing a fine job of blowing all those clouds away), but it still reminded me of wet weather that is sure to come.

I mean wet as in those spring showers, not windy, cold, snowy weather like some of you are still having.

Miss Me floral dress / J.Crew ballerina shoes / Kate Spade kates spade / Kate spade / Lulu Guinness umbrella / J.Crew - Search

So, do you plan on partaking in the floral trend for spring? If I had my way, that kate spade purse (or any of the others with that pattern) would already be in my closet. And while I love the J.Crew shorts shown above, the pair I really love are at ZARA. In the kids' section. I want them. I have bought shirts from the kids' section of Zara, but I would definitely need to try on a pair of kid shorts before I tried buying them. Maybe I'll buy them for the Cat and just live vicariously through her.
Don't forget about the book swap we are co-hosting; my thoughts behind it are
1) I love to read and discover new books,
2) I LOVE getting mail (good mail, that is!), and
3) I would love to connect with some of you out there in blogger land!
I do hope you'll consider joining us!

And I would like to say that our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the bombings in Boston. xoxo

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Inspiration: Florals

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I am all about pretty. You can't get much prettier than a good floral! It is so girly and celebratory of the warmer months. Don't be afraid of mixing florals either; they aren't serious so have fun with it. There are so many wonderful floral prints this season.

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A Kansas City room in gemstone colors. Design: Kelee Katillac.

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In this outfit I have mixed 4 different florals. I think it works because all the colors go together even though the patterns are very different. I have worn the top and jeans with boots (along with my trench) for work on one of these past cool late-winter days. Here I am projecting how I want to wear it when it warms up just a bit more.