Flower Girl

Romantic, sweetly-traditional gestures are a surefire way to my heart. On Valentine's Day, my boyfriend surprised me with a bouquet my three favorite blooms: tulips, lilies and daisies.

A lush bouquet in the middle of winter always makes me yearn for warmer weather and hints of spring. Since the Mother Nature isn't cooperating, I've found myself browsing for unapologetically girly floral patterns to beat the winter doldrums.

(pictured clockwise, starting from upper left)

Guess, Elegant Pump, $89.95
Juicy Couture, Watering Can Charm, $42
Cynthia Steffe, "Josie" Floral Print Silk Minidress, $295
Santi, Floral Clutch, $148
Juicy Couture, Floral Hoop Earrings, $68
Kimchi Blue, Floral Notch Lapel Halter Dress, $58
Kate Spade, Garden Party Floral Ring, $95
Janna Conner Designs, Ruby Quartz Flower Necklace, $55

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

A Cynthia Steffe sample sale is coming this week on Gilt. During the last sale featuring the designer, I purchased this gorgeous eyelet bustier which is equal parts sweet and sultry (especially with the exposed zipper up the back).

I don't need this temptation again.

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