10 amazing finds for spring......

I love beautiful, well made clothing!  I especially love high end designer and couture clothing and have quite a few pieces in my wardrobe!   But designer clothes are costly and these days everyone is trying to save a bit here and there!  I am off to take my daughter and her three friends for a day of shopping at the mall and their destination of course is Forever 21!  Well, knowing that I will be in this particular store for at least a couple hours,  I am going armed with a list of possible spring wardrobe additions for me!  Now, given that I am 49 (50 is only months off!!) it is imperative that I do not purchase anything that screams "I am trying to be 21!. (this means no midriff bearing, ultra short skirts/dresses or anything too trendy... and definitely no graphic T shirts!)

There are tons of great deals at this place for every age.  You just need to know what is appropriate for your body type and age.   Here are my 10 picks for the more mature set!

Tulip Back Blouse $17.80
So pretty and feminine...great with jeans, slacks or a great black pencil skirt and heels!

Button up Chambray Shirt $19.90
What can I say...the perfect knock around shirt for weekends or dressed up...pair it with black or white pants!

A wardrobe staple for layering... the tank top and only $4.80
Love tank tops in every color.... great underneath clothing and for layering (perfect under the sweater below!)

Relaxed Net Sweater $22.80
So pretty.... perfect with shorts, jeans or even one of my long maxi skirts,  cowboy boots (yes... I love my cowboy boots!) and a great lauren hampton belt!

Fringed Diamond Poncho $27.80
Okay....a bit trendy but the color and fabric make it work...  I love it!

Open Knit Cardigan.. great with jeans! $27.80
So wearable and comfy....perfect as shown!

Open Knit Lonline Cardigan... great with a dress! $22.80
How many times do you need a little something warmer on top of that dress when going out?  This is just perfect.  Neutral, open knit and honestly timeless...

Matalasse Bodycon Skirt... age appropriate length and only $10.80
Timeless black above the knee skirt... 

Floppy Black Straw Hat... a wardrobe essential for keeping the sun out of your face while on the beach!  $6.50
I never head to the beach without one of these!  No sun on my face or on my hair!  Chic on the beach with a gorgeous black bathing suit and sunglasses!  

Art Deco Geometric Drop Earrings $4.80
Just a fun and elegant pair of earrings.  I would wear these with the black pencil skirt, floaty white blouse, black platform pumps and a timeless black clutch purse

faith.....

what's your life's purpose?

Heading into the weekend I thought I would get you all thinking.... these quotes are from Oprah.com.  I have posted a few here (click on the above link for more).  So many of us are walking around like zombies not knowing what our true life's purpose is.  We go through the daily routine of life, shutting out those inner voices that scream to be heard... and they are saying:  "Is this it?  Is this all there is?  Our lives here on planet earth are short.  What do we really leave behind in the end?  What do you leave behind as your legacy?  What is your life's purpose really?  Isn't it more than 9 to 5 like a little mouse on a wheel?  Lots to think about over the weekend....  Do you love what you do, who you are, and where your life is today?  Is there more out there like helping others less fortunate and getting out of our own self-centeredness?  Just some things to ponder.......

quote lovin fridays.......

stop staring.....

They won't be able to stop staring when you wear one of these gorgeous retro dresses from this cool site, Stop Staring Clothing.  With the unbelievably popular show Mad Men about to debut its new season, you will be seeing more and more 50's and 60's inspired clothing on the runways and in stores.  This site has some gorgeous retro inspired clothing!  The dress featured below is one of my personal favorites.... can't see this ever going out of style!  Pair it with those classic black pumps we talked about, a beautiful timeless bangle, a pair of hoop earrings and a black clutch and you are ready to say "stop staring!"

make a statement....

Nothing like a gorgeous, huge ring on your finger to make a big statement!  These little numbers are priced from $22 to $350 and are guaranteed to make an entrance!  A statement ring is just a must for every girls closet of accessories!  Timeless.....

Top Row, Left to Right:  J.C. Penney Turquoise Ring $50, CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane $249 endless.com, Bijoux Heart 24 karat gold plated Swarovski Crystal Ring $164 theoutnet.com

Bottom Row, Left to Right:  Alexis Bittar Onyx Ring $275 intermixonline.com, Style Tryst Sunset Ring $22 pinkmascara.com, Judith Jack Blue Abalone Ring $350 macys.com

tie one on.....

Tie one on.... a scarf that is!  Guaranteed to dress up any outfit either in neutrals or a pop of color!  Collect different colors and patterns.  They never go out of style and some of them can even be worn (the wider ones) as a wrap on a chilly evening or around the waist as a belt!  Another timeless accessory to add to your wardrobe......

Animal Echos scarf from Ann Taylor $58

Missoni scarf available at Bergdorf Goodman $195

Leopard print scarf from Wet Seal $10.50
Now that's a deal!

"Radiating Sands" Scarf from Anthropologie $175