For the love of {icy blue}

Normally in the winter I am all about bright, warm hues to bring life and heat back into the cold, dreary world. I crave bold colors and rich textures and warmth. But sometimes you just have to embrace the cold and take your inspiration from what's going on outside you. Find your hues in the snow and ice and pale wintry skies. I'm majorly inspired by this icy blue, aren't you?

Images via: nordstrom, photowall, the chic department, you broke the internet, blue eyed boutique

{mustard}

I've got a huge crush on mustard right now.  It's everywhere in fashion and decor and I'm always drawn to it, whether in small doses or large. It's just so warm and glowing and cheerful! I think it's one of those fall colors that will keep coming back. At least I hope so!

As much as I'd love to rock that sparkly Jenny Packham dress, I'm going to have to stick to hints of mustard in my home or on the lower half of my body, because every time I hold mustard up to my face I turn pale as a love-struck vampire. And we can't have that, now can we?

What are you favorite hues for Fall?

Images via: apartment therapy, britta nickel, house beautiful, elle decor, ann street studio, my first little place

For the love of {florals}

I am a huge fan of floral prints. Unfortunately, Phillip is definitely not.

When we were registering for wedding gifts all those years ago he systematically shot me down every time I suggested anything with a floral print. Apparently floral prints are too girly. Flowers on our china? No. Floral curtains? No. Floral bedding? NO. There were no flowers allowed anywhere.

I've managed to sneak a few florals in here and there, mostly in the form of decorations in the guest room where he's not likely to care. But I still want more. 

This Spring I may have to score a few floral pieces for my wardrobe to satisfy my flower obsession.

Nothing wrong with a girl being girly when her house can't, right?

For the love of {emerald}

Emerald green has always been my favorite color. Unfortunately, I think it's hard to capture so much rich vibrancy. Really beautiful things in emerald are rare and hard to find. It ought to be easier this year, however, considering it's Pantone's color of the year!
What's your favorite color?

For the love of {yellow dresses}

It's Spring. And we all know that means brighter colors, warmer temperatures, and flowers blooming! Well, everywhere except here, apparently, because the temperature hasn't made it past freezing in several days. Nevertheless, I'm having a love affair with long yellow dresses. Not that I have much of anywhere to wear such a thing. Maybe I can hunt one down in a more casual form. 

What would you splurge on for Spring if you had somewhere to go and money to blow?

For the love of {stacked jewelry}

Get out there and put on every ring or bracelet you own. 

Also, have an awesome Thursday!

{put a ring on it}

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Oh My. This is just a small sampling of the rings I've pinned over the last year. Rings have long been one of my very favorite kinds of jewelry. While I already own the two most important rings of my life, there is no end to the rings I lust over. Unfortunately, I tend to wear rings less and less, simply because they often get in the way of my tasks, get caught in my clothes and hair, and are in many ways a nuisance. But going through my boards and seeing how many I've pinned makes me want to renew my love affair with rings. If only I could choose just one!

What about you? Do you have a favorite kind of jewelry? Which ring is your favorite?

Summer trend {blue+white+gold}

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Happy Tuesday!

Lately I've been obsessed with blue, white, and gold outfits. It seems like every day I am wearing the same combination, whether it's navy and white stripes, gold shoes with a white dress and cobalt accessories, or a white t and navy shorts. In fact, I'm now really starting to need a navy or cobalt sweater to wear (because it's summer, and I have to take a sweater everywhere to survive the AC!). I also need some gold hoop earrings I think ;)

Occasionally I worry that I'm stuck in a rut, but on the other hand, color coordination makes it really easy to get dressed in the morning, and will make it even easier to pack! Besides, this combo is so fresh and cool! 

What color combos are you crushing on this summer? 

Inspired by {ombre pink}

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I dig it.