blush goodness.

I mean, come on...I really really really truly feel like I need both of these goodies.  I'm certainly a sucker for anything with feathers so that clutch is kind of begging to find it's way to me.  And that dress is so delicate and oh so pretty.

{clutch}, {dress}

off the shoulder.

I love a big slouchy sweater, especially one that reveals a peek of my shoulder.  I mean, I think there is something so incredibly hot about showing off just a bit of skin.  Ha, I guess one wouldn't normally describe a big old sweater as "hot", but I swear that little glimpse of skin is pretty frickin' feminine.  I've got my eye on this free people goodie.  Pretty please get into my closet.

{sweater}

this dress.

So I think I already talked about this free people dress, but I just can't get enough of it, so I had to dedicate an entire post to it.  I wore it to an Anthropologie event and the amazing Abi Q snapped the below photo of me.  Thanks Abi!  I pulled out the dress again this morning and since it's sprinkling out I layered it up.  A white long sleeve tee underneath, skinny jeans, and these boots.  I'm telling you, this dress can be worn year around...it's a keeper!

And a huge happy birthday to my father-in-law today! Wishing you an awesome day and I can't wait for lunch so we can celebrate.

{photo by AbiQ}

going lighter.

This hair color?  YES please.  I've been loving my ombre hair, but now I'm thinking I may want to go even lighter.  And when I spotted the below picture I thought that this might be just the look I am going for.  Ha, we shall see, as I seem to change my mind about this every few days.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

{hair color}

modern budget. one.

First off, I wanted to say a huge thanks for the comments, tweets, and emails regarding my Friday post.  It truly means so very much to me and G to have support from all of you!  Muah!  

And now, I wanted to share a new little series of posts that I will be introducing to the blog, modern budget.  All of my friends are pretty much in shock when I show up to a party and when asked what I'm wearing, a common answer is Forever 21 or H&M or a second hand store find.  I am a bargain shopper at heart.  I grew up thrift shopping with my mom and to this day, I always get a thrill when I find the perfect little dress or top buried amongst racks of clothing.  So, follow me as I head into the dressing room of some of my favorite budget friendly stores, to find outfits that I love and are easy on the wallet.  Here's my first post in this new series, at Forever 21.  It's been chilly here in the city (shhhh, don't tell anyone but I don't really mind the cold).  But for all of my friends who are looking forward to warmer days, I thought I'd try on a Spring look.  A fun skirt ($22.80), delicate top ($27.80), and my fave booties ($29.99).  Easy to throw on as you head out the door, and defintely won't break the bank.

forever21 {top}, forever21 {skirt}, target {booties}