Spring Fling

Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress; Tahari sandals; Simply Vera fishnets; Yves Saint Laurent ring; CC Skye messenger bag

Spring is tantalizing close, even if early morning temperatures haven't shown promise of warmer weather. All week I've left the apartment bundled in a heavy winter coat, clutching a warm coffee mug. Thankfully Mother Nature has been more accommodating during the evening commute, encouraging me to shed the winter layers.

Seeing Stripes

Spring found its way to my mailbox this week in the form of Old Navy's striped jersey dress. For a mere $15, I couldn't pass up the wardrobe staple I featured in my last Friday Finds Under $50 post.

Old Navy Striped Dress, Banana Republic Jacket, Tahari Pumps, J.Crew Necklace, Vintage Necklace (from my grandmother's jewelry box), Ann Taylor Loft Necklace, Opal and Diamond Ring, Hayden-Harnett for Target Clutch

In other news, I placed an order for the Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ovale Ring! However, the turquoise is only available on pre-order and is expected to ship no later than May 25. Good things come to those who wait ... right?

Recent Purchase: Banana Republic Jacquard Skirt

And it's official. I've begun checking off my fall wish list. First on the list is an embellished pencil skirt and I found this Banana Republic one on eBay:

I'm excited to pair this with a slouchy tan sweater:

J.Crew, Cashmere V-neck cardigan, $168

And raspberry tights:

Hue, Rhubarb Super Opaque Tights, $12.50

And these shoes:

Tahari, Shasta Leather Platform Pump, $79.95

Disclaimer: The shoes hurt. A lot. But I constantly get compliments on them from both men and women, which slightly offsets the pain.

In the Nude

As the temperature rises, so do hemlines. And nothing creates the illusion of long, lean legs as quickly as a pair of flesh-tone heels. Here are six lust-worthy pairs just begging to be worn with this spring’s airy, feminine pieces.

1. BCBGirls, Tina Pump, $98.95
2. BCBG Max Azria, Leather Crisscross Sandal, $250
3. Type Z, Raven, $105
4. Tahari, Flash, $110
5. Gianni Bini, Edison, $98
6. Nine West, Jenicca, $71.06 (sale!)