easter eggs & coconut

I can't believe I spent my groundbreaking, milestone of my 100th post on Saturdaytalking on and on about bicycles and basketball.What a bummer.I will make up for it now... second thought... Don't hold me to that.

This is my Easter themed outfit, I didn't try too hard, but I admit I spotted this cardigan at Old Navy during their clearance extravaganza and it makes me sooooo happy.

So I did combine ruffles, florals, and pleats.

THE TRIFECTA!

Remember how I was raving about pleats and then ended up owning some?

This was a skirt I have owned since before I started college... thank you Isaac Mizrahi for your acclamation for elastic waistbands, you come in handy on holidays that center on deviled eggs and sugary treats. 

Also, to be honest... This cardigan was peeled off after these pictures because it is out of control hot and humid here, and I was melllllttttinnnngggg. It's going to be a rough summer.

Did you guys have the most wonderful Easter ever? 

We kinda mixed traditions today with margaritas (!!!!) for lunch, family dinner, 

and coconut cake.  

I hate coconut. 

 Does your family ever repeatedly ignore you when it comes to desserts? 

Oh, they knoooooow I don't like it.  That never stops them.

Meanie-heads.

Enjoy your Easter Monday, well I will... I don't have work or school today.

I'll be lounging and studying for Exam #1.

The countdowns are on:

graduation: 12 days!

royal wedding: FOUR DAYS!

my birthday: 44 days (okay, I'm a BIT ahead of myself here... but just so you know-- it's coming!)

the only egg i got to decorate this year... so i did it big :)

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FBFF: Spring Trends

This week for FBFF, hosted by ModlyChic,

I was asked: What are the top five spring trends that you are looking 
forward to seeing/sporting this season?

Boy, it was a tough job narrowing it down to five.
On with the show...

ONE: CHIFFON PLEATS:
 I mentioned my love for chiffon pleats here and here. I still feel the same way!
I love the look and I hope it sticks around
TWO: CUTOUT PLATFORM WEDGES:
They are in almost every store.  Some of my favorites this season are hailing from Nine West.
I need to get my hands on some, pronto (pup).
THREE: WHITE SKINNY JEANS:
I already found the peeeeerrrrfect pair in my price range- HERE
just have not quite allocated that money yet... 
(hint hint birthday/graduation gifts wink wink nudge...)
FOUR: ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE:
It's all about orange this spring, and don't just take my word for it.
Wow, that really sounded like a salesperson... HELLO!
Even though I despise the orange that is worn around my part of town, I like the corals and burnt orange.
Throw in some ruffles, like above, and I might not ever take it off.
FIVE: GYPSY JEWELRY:
I already have my gypsy necklace, but the piles and piles of bangles on the scene are making me smile.
I love the eclecticism and beauty of the groups together.
Get it, Esmerelda. 

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SPRING TRENDS?
TELL ME ABOUT IT!
AND RUN OVER TO MODLY-CHIC AND SEE WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS LOVIN' ON.

current obsession: {pleats}

Cocktail Dresses by Alberta Ferretti
Skirts by Sonia Rykiel

If you have opened your eyes lately, you probably have seen the resurgence ofpleated skirts and dressesI am obsessed:WITH PLEATS!big pleats, small pleats, long pleats, short pleats.
I love the light fabric, the twirl factor, and the fact that they scream SPRING!Do you feel the same?I've already picked the skirt I want to buy for the spring weather.{ once that tax refund comes in :) }
Oh, and just for fun.  This needs no explanation.

baby bowie