Ti Amo Thursdays

Hello loves, hope everything is as sunny and airy for you as it is for me today. Birds are chirping and there is a warmth to the breeze. Spring must be coming soon! But, as it is only the middle of February in the Ohio Valley I am sure we have not cleared winter yet. So in addition to thoughts of spring, here are a few things that perked me up today.

Winging It Stretch Waist Belt from Charlotte Russe

I'm usually not a fan of belts, its just a personal thing. But I adore the whimsy of butterflies and that in combination with the studded leather has won me over. What's even better is that at $9.50 it won't bust our wallets!

Allover Crochet Shift Dress from TopShop

This is simply mod, but not so simple on the price. At a mere $135 (gulp) you can have this bella, bella dress. And as a crochet and knit hobbyist, I appreciate the crochet details. 

Alice from Amazon

This made-for-tv movie is my favorite rendition of Alice in Wonderland. Its dreamy, its whimsical and the bit of weird and quirky that is Alice, but the cast does such a spectacular job and the storyline is a refreshing twist off of the classic tale. I personally was not a fan of Alice until I watched this version. And as much I love Johnny Depp, I still like it better than Tim Burton's.

So what have you had your eyes on this week?

Thanks to Charlotte Russe, TopShop and Amazon for the pictures!



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The great thing about fashion is that it is interchangeable. You can mix designers, wear a high fashion item with a no-label staple, or even wear items from a different time. I have many pieces in my own closet that are over 10 years old because I know at one point the trend will be recycled. 2010 had a resurgence of the 80s whereas 2011 seems to be all about the 70s and 90s. One of the big trends of the 90s that I remember is floral prints and this Spring is all about stopping to smell the roses! Or tulips, or daisies.. I think you get the point. So here are some of my favorite picks from the bouquet:

Floral Polka Dot Dress from GoJane

I really like this dress from GoJane because it is more conservative and subdued in regards to the floral aspect (plus it has polka dots!). I could easily wear this to work with tights and flats. I could dress it up for date-night with sky high pumps and dramatic makeup or keep it low-key for a shopping date with the girls by wearing sandals and a straw hat. The possibilities are endless!

Cross-Stitch Floral Embroidered Tunic from Forever 21

Again, I really enjoy the subtlety of the trend. I also love how this tunic has a bit of an exotic vibe to it. I myself would not be daring enough to wear it alone but it is an option. Or if you are more body conscious like me, some leggings or skinny jeans with wedge sandals or pumps would really complete this look. The one nice thing about the floral trend is there is not much need for accessories.

But if you don't want to overload on the trend and do just want to incorporate it into your accessories, Etsy has a wide array of floral jewelry such as this gorgeous ring:

Big Love Rose Ring

And there is an over abundance of scarves and headbands at many of the retail chains such as Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and H&M.

So will you be wearing your favorite flowers come spring? Or will you leave it all to nature?

Thanks to GoJane, Forever 21 and Etsy for the pictures!