Candy coated hues to love from Club Monaco

I think it may be because Easter is here but the candy colored hues at Club Monaco are speaking to me.  This lavender is everywhere for spring and here is how I would wear it:

Beverly Jacobs Spring 2013 Lookbook

Spring Wardrobe Clean Out and Holes to Fill

We just got back from skiing this week and the minute my suitcase hit the floor I went into a full closet Spring cleaning frenzy.  Heavy cashmere: boxed. Winter silks: laying flat and stowed.  Boots except for tan booties: stashed! Heavy coats: storage binned. I also made a stack of things from last spring/summer to donate that I knew wouldn't see the light of day this Spring. I took out my "Spring" containers that I had in the attic and rushed most of it to the cleaners to be pressed, pilled, cleaned, what-have-you. I am officially ready to bring the Spring wardrobe full force. Even if I freeze, I am willing to suffer just to have all that winter gear cleared. Happy Spring! 

Here are a few holes that I found in my wardrobe once I assessed what I had going for Spring: p.s. J Crew is having a 25% sale on your purchase of $150.

1. Spring/summer weight cashmere sweaters

Collection cashmere raglan sweater

Collection cashmere Isabel sweatshirt

Garnet hill boyfriend v-neck cashmere sweater (in every color really--gorgeous!)


360 Cashmere Jasmine Cardigan

White and Warren cashmere hi lo open cardigan

White and Warren color block soft cashmere v-neck sweater

2. Fresh, flattering printed t-shirts:

J Crew Ikat tee

J Crew Floral stripe tee

Rebecca Taylor half tropical tee

3. Strappy black heels (open toe)

via spiga Melanie shoes (these are a deal!)


Rachel Roy Parker 4 sandal

4. Interesting accessories

Summer scarf:

Spun scarves New Mexico print

White and Warren Indian summer scarf

Sunglasses: I LOVE these--remind me of the ones I bought in the 80's!

Super sunglasses Basic

Cute earrings:

Tom Binns Voila puzzle nail earrings

5. Spring/summer skirts:

Current Elliot pencil skirt

Gap drawstring skirt

6. platform style shoe

Loeffler Randall Starlet platform sandal

7. Spring tote bag for beach, soccer practice, park...

A.P.C tote bag

8. Simple dress:

Naval dress by Margaret Howell via Steven Alan

Bastille in SLC and favorites from Band of Outsiders and Acne

While in Utah my mom and I went to a great store called Bastille. I stormed that place and found some great pieces and there was a huge sale (up to 75% off--practically giving it away)! I walked out with A.P.C. tote bags, Band of Outsiders leather skirts, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Acne jeans, and DVF silk dresses. For an LA lady these pieces at those prices were insane! The website does not have what I purchased but I am featuring some of my favorites from Band of Outsiders and Acne. These labels are super chic and the cuts and materials are unique and gorgeous.  

Here is Bastille, SLC:

inside Bastille, SLC

Favorites from Band of Outsiders Spring 2013 collection:

Sailboat Trump de L'oeil Dress

Tie Waist dress

Mini Blossoms Side waist tie dress

Travel Print sleeveless Blouse 

Quilted Iris print jacket

Acne: Favorites here

Love these accessories here too:

and these:

Love this cut on these jeans:

Acne Relaxed fit low rise cropped leg jeans

Back from Spring Break...Easter is here

We just got back from Park City and are preparing for an Easter feast and a hunt! Here are some vaca photos and some pre-Easter shots from our house. 

And back on the home front today!

(Target Smith and Hawken Mat and $6 Easter Lilies)

And some completed home projects:

Before:

After:

John Robshaw Multi linen fabric (laminated matte)