look of the day

they say a picture is worth a thousand words but for me, this picture just really represents how i feel about spring and what it means to me. i think that the muted colors and floral print in her outfit combined with the wind tousled hair perfectly describe what spring is like in boston. it's that exciting time when you know something is coming but you can't really put your finger on it until you feel that first warm ray of sunshine on your face.

photo credit: atlantic-pacific

a little bit of color...

even though it's officially spring, the warm weather really doesn't start in boston until mid-april. it's time for some color to cheer me up and i'm really loving kate spade's new arrivals and especially her ad campaign with bryce dallas howard. it has just the right amount of color to perk me up on another typically dreary day here!

style must-haves for spring

everytime a new season is approaching, i like to compile a little wishlist of the things i would love to have in my closet. since i'm not made of money, (hardly any actually), it doesn't mean i'll buy everything on my list, but it gets me excited about creating new outfits to accomodate the changing weather. here are a few of my favorites for spring...

little white dress

moschino cheap and chic

chunky jewelry

etro

dvf dress with a seventies vibe goin on

colorblock heels

brian atwood

tuxedo style blazer

the row

bright colored tote to fit all of my warm weather essentials (sunglasses, bathing suit in case i want to call in sick to work, etc...)

versace

spring trends to try

i can't even begin to think about spring since it's been a pretty long and cold winter so far but there are some trends that i definitely can't wait to try once it gets a little warmer outside.

menswear seems to always be on trend, whatever the season, but for spring the trend takes a more modern approach with a minimalistic twist.

hermes

bottega veneta

prints, whether geometric or floral, are a good way to jazz up an otherwise boring outfit.

loewe

wearing color seems like such an easy thing to do but for some reason, i still gravitate toward greys and blacks. i would definitely love to start incorporating a little pop of color into each of my outfits.

(left to right) maxmara, jil sander, lanvin, prabal gurung

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resort inspiration {tory burch}

all images: Tory Burch

obsessing over...

the surprisingly beautiful combination of mustard yellow and red

michelle monaghan in petit bateau and isabel marant

interior inspiration {lavender}

I'm putting together boards for a lavender bedroom this morning and wanted to share a few of my favorite interiors images that highlight the color purple. Although usually not one of my favorites, it can be oh so pretty when done in the right way. I'm especially loving a warm, pinkish lavender paired with white and charcoal gray.

1. domino via this is glamorous 2+4. elle decor 3+8. via sara gilbrane

5. via dwellings & decor 6. domino? 7. anne coyle via elle decor

seafoam is having a moment

as pointed out by elle, seafoam which was once feared by every bridesmaid on the block, is now having a poignant moment on the runways.

spring 2011 rtw collections

carolina herrera, gary graham, rag & bone,

diane von furstenberg, and chris benz

inspiration {the viceroy - miami}

designed by Kelly Wearstler, spa by Philippe Starck

images via the Viceroy

color inspiration: teal

image from boston magazine

color inspiration: red

valentino flats

house beautiful {september 2010}

It's the last weekend in July - I can't believe it! We're heading to the Cape with friends and I can't wait to lounge in the sun, sip drinks, cook s'mores by the fire and relax. Here's a peek at HB's September issue to inspire a little color and creativity in your weekend. See you Monday!

Last, but not least, a fanciful tablescape

designed by

the talented ladies of Marchesa

1+7. Todd Klein 2+5. Andrew Raquet 3. Christina Murphy 4+6. Penelope Bianchi