Warm Weather...Where Are You?

I have been thinking about warm weather ever since I got back from Seattle. Seattle ruined my love of scarves and warm coats by being in the 50s (F), and sunny, while I was there this past weekend. A rare thing since Seattle is known for it's rain. So, when I was wandering websites today I found myself attracted to clothing and accessories that just seem "warm weather of spring" to me.

Above: Yellow Floral Print Link Detail Halter Top by Versace

The yellow floral print has slight abstraction to it in style and I am loving that. It just would be great for warm days and just seems so spring-like.

Above: Bosa Nova Tote by Francesca's Collections.

I love the brown straw with the colourful fabric shot through the weave of this tote. It just reminds me of spring and walking around outdoor markets in search of fresh produce and flowers.

Above: Rancher Sunhat by Bop Basics

I would love to have this hat to sit out in the sun in...even if it is very "country western" and I am not. It just seems a lot like spring to me and I love the slightly "lived in" look it has.

Above: Cinderella Blouse by Francesca's Collections

I love the tan colour of the blouse, how it hangs on the model, and the slight floral print on it. It's girlie but, not over the top in it's girlie-ness.

Yes, I am really looking forward to spring weather now and being able to wear less layers. Winter is fun with all it's warm clothing but, spring is due right when I am getting bored with coats and scarves.

Back From Seattle!

I am back from Seattle and slowly getting caught up with online happenings. I had a great time except for my mum snoring both nights and keeping me awake since we shared a hotel room. I did a lot of shopping and will be slowly sharing what I got over the week. What I did not find?

Clog shoes!!! Or clog sandals like these:

I will still be searching and searching for them...and will hit up the new DSW that opened here in Spokane to see if they have anything I like there. I am not holding my breath though because it is Spokane.

I hope to be heading over to Seattle near the end of the month again. I want to hit up H&M again and also a few other stores. Cannot wait!

Heading To Seattle Tomorrow For The Weekend.

I will be missing in action this weekend as I am heading to Seattle for a short trip. I will not have Internet connection and am actually looking forward to unplugging for a while. I am also looking forward to shopping and hitting up stores like H&M, Urban Outfitters, and Sephora which we do not have in Spokane. I will be looking for clog style shoes and a decent pencil skirt on my shopping wandering.

I will return on Monday to blogging and will leave you with two songs that remind me of Seattle:

03.04.10: Longing For...Jeffrey Campbell Sandal Clogs

I saw these clog sandals and simply MUST get a pair exactly like them!

Above: Splendid Clog Sandals in Black by Jeffrey Campbell

This is the exact style of clogs I have been searching for and will be keeping an eye out when in Seattle...and buying these upon returning if I cannot find other shoes on my shopping spree there that interest me.

Just look how gorgeous they are from the front view:

I am drooling here! I need a pair like this!

Manic Panic Is Back!

I am sure I will probably hear from many people that Manic Panic never went anywhere since it is the cheap, brightly coloured, hair dye of choice for many a punk rocker/goth/emo/alternative subculture. It has always been the hair dye of choice by the alternative set, even when I was punk rock/goth back in the late 80s and early 1990s it was widely used and I am sure it was before then.

Above: Manic Panic Hair Dye in Ultra Violet at Urban Outfitters

I even bought a tub in a blue/green colour but, chickened out and gave it to a friend who dyed his hair with it. I just didn't want to go through the whole "bleach the hair to white" experience to allow the colour to take to my hair true in the same hue as the colour in the tub. I wanted the bright hue I saw in the tub but, not the destruction my hair would have to go through to get to that high voltage colour.

Now, Urban Outfitters is selling Manic Panic for $10.00 a tub in Ultra Violet, Cotton Candy Pink, Shocking Blue, Vampire Red, and Raven.

For those of you who make a big deal about "selling out" this is the kiss of death to have a huge, chain store, sell Manic Panic. Sort of like when Hot Topic cornered the market on punk rock clothing many years ago. I am sure their carrying of the hair dye in such wild colours has everything to do with the trend I have been seeing of outrageous coloured streaks in hair.

So, I will not be taking part in this trend because, well, been there and done that years ago. It will be amusing to see who does go for the Manic Panic and start colouring their hair in wild streaks of colour.


And, to end on a totally unrelated note, I am so sad to see that Alexander McQueens 2010 Fall/Winter Pre Collection is up as a Archive at his site. Will it ever be sold in stores? Look how gorgeous the clothing is! Such talent gone too soon.

So Many Shoes, What's A Girl To Do?

I am on a quest for the perfect pair of shoes to replace my black clogs that are beat-up beyond belief. I had bought the clogs way back in 2005 and they are now so beat up that I need to replace them. Heck, most my cool shoes are starting to look worn so I need to replace them.

The problem, so many shoes are catching my eye at the moment which makes it hard for this shoe girl to decide.

Should I go the clog route and buy a style like this:

Above: GS1 Clog Wedge in Black by Jeffrey Campbell

They are really cool looking and I love the clog style. They would replace my clogs nicely and would be more stable than the ones I own since mine are heeled and these are wedge.

Or should I go peep-toe boots in grey:

Above: Mainst Peeptoe Booties in Grey by Steve Madden

I love the snake-skin embellishment in the heels and the buckles. The grey colour has a touch of purple to the shade that makes the booties darker which I like. They are heeled and may not fit right at the ankles (I am not into gappy shoes that make legs look spindly) so, that makes me go..hmmm.

Or I can go all mirrored mules:

Above: Black Xmas Mule with Platform by Jeffrey Campbell

The mirrored insert to these mules is gorgeous and the style modern. I am loving them though they may rock forward when I walk because of the shape of the wedge heel.

Or I can go with the nude colour that is so popular now:

Above: Georgie High Heel Booties in Nude by Modern Vintage Shoes

I love the style of these booties, minus the back zipper. I am not sure why designers are making shoes that would be great with a buckle closure zip up because zippers break. The colour is very "now" but, will I still like them next year? That is the question.

I suppose I will hold off on deciding until after I come back form my trip to Seattle this coming weekend. I may see some shoes that catch my eye there instead of ordering shoes online. We shall see what I find there and if I still need to decide on new shoes when I return home from my trip. There are just so many great shoe choices out there right now, it makes it hard to decide.

03.01.10- Longing For...Cavalli Snake Jewelry!

Me wants it! My Precious!

Above: Enamel Snake Ring by Roberto Cavalli

The pink and the green enamel with the gold...gorgeous!

And on the hand:

And the matching bracelet is beyond cool too:

Above: Enamel Snake Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli

*Drools* So hot looking!

And a close up of the snake head and tail of the bracelet:

Above" Close-up of bracelet

So abstract, yet definitely a snake. The colours just pop and look great.

On the arm:

I love these pieces of jewelry and wish I had the money to buy them right now! They are a perfect accent piece for an outfit.