the sunny side of life

well, it appears that the rain is finally leaving our fair city...giving us reason to celebrate with some sun-inspired style!

bringing a smile to our face (and hopefully a glow to our skin!) are these objets de soleil:

colossal mascara by maybelline: a lash's best friend! gives eyes the pop they deserve for spring -- and looks great when fished out of a purse for on-the-go touchups.

double-breasted trench coat by merona: our newest "it" piece! we can't help but want to hop and skip when we wear it out -- it just makes us so happy!

a gray trouser's perfect partner to uplift moods at any officeplace, nighttime finds it with skinnies and multi-strapped heels for a cheery yet edgy round of drinks on the patio.

start skipping today at: http://www.target.com/Merona-Double-Breasted-Jacket-Yellow/dp/B001I9V9M0/sr=1-1/qid=1235359024/ref=sr_1_1/183-4958215-5868968?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Ayellow%20trench&page=1

woven yellow and cream top by forever 21:

did you really think we'd go one post without an f21 pick? you know us so well!

we feel so good-girl-running-through-the-meadows in this flowy,

sheer piece (so aptly named the "mystic forest top"!). embrace your inner flower child -- and don't forget the daisy in your hair -- at:

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=fab%5Ffinds&product%5Fid=2048924808&Page=1#

and because we're all about finishing touches, make sure to pick up a bottle of "energy" vitamin water. not only does it taste great (and really give that promised boost!), but -- when carried in hand -- also adds that final shot of color to any springtime ensemble!

in case you'd like a professional opinion, feel free to check out the spring 2009 color report from our friends at pantone, available at:

http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/content/color_trends/2008/Pantone-Fashion-Color-Report-Summer-2009.html
** by the way, make sure to spend some time exploring this site. we stumbled upon this little jewel while doing some research on trends for fall. being color fanatics, we found ourselves in big-time love! **

(images courtesy of maybelline.com, target.com, forever21.com and vitaminwater.com.au)

jungle love

hello friends!

a recent business trip gave us the flying time to peruse many a fashion mag, and as we thumbed through the pages, we noticed a very common thread.

what was it? a whole lotta leopard!

here are the first spoils from our very own safari...at the mall!

macy's: sheer peasant blouse with ruffled edge and hem (juniors dept).

we love this piece -- complete with attached brown camisole -- dressed up for work with a black pencil skirt, patent belt and pumps, or headed for saturday dinner downtown with stovepipe trouser jeans (try h&m's "flary") and peeptoe wedges.

comfortable and sassy!

forever 21: super-thin, multi-colored headbands (pack of 5).

well, by now you know our not-so-secret obsession with the f21 establishment. but, hey -- if they keep us looking sharp without cutting into our already-tight budget -- why not?

try a single with a high pony for some casual spice, or group two or three together for a fancier, customized design. endless possibilities!

create your own at:

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fhat%5Fhairgoods&product%5Fid=1057841288&Page=1

(images courtesy of stylefeeder.com and forever21.com)