Neon

Neon.  It's so spring 2012.  I feel like I'm channeling my inner Tim Gunn.  Can't you picture him saying that on Project Runway?  Yes, neon was a spring 2012 trend but  it's still very much alive and well today.

After perusing some of my fav stores and designers here is what tickled my fancy. Or should I say tickled me pink...

Bright.  Very bright.

You'll never get hit by a car while out running if you're wearing these bad boys. 

Dress me. 

This dress is $8,100.  For that price it better glow in the dark.

Be dazzled. Or blinded.

Bold.  Bright.

If you have a habit of losing your kids don't fret.  Just throw a pair of these on em'. 

Hate my Bugaboo but I would buy one of these just for the color scheme.  Fashion before function. ALWAYS.

Now for the home decor.  Interesting.  Not for me though. I am curious to know if your electric bill would be less cause you definitely don't need to turn on the lights with decor this bright.

Don't forget to say THANKS

Some of the home decor items are pretty swell, however I'm quite certain you'll never see any neon decor in my home aside from the god awful Fisher Price and Little Tikes toys haphazardly thrown about. As for the clothing - unless I have some 80's garb tucked away in my attic,  I don't believe I own anything neon. Stay tuned I may just venture out of my comfort zone and give this trend a whirl despite the fact I'm a year late to the rave.  Oops.

Be bright and glow on my friends. xox

It's Tuesday

Digging the title of today's post. Lying.  How about Torre's Tuesday Tips?  Blah.  Even worse. Anyway, here are some tips to get you through this chilly Tuesday morning.  Actually, they aren't really tips at all. Perhaps words to the wise?  Nope not that either.

Ok, let's just call it what it is - a meaningless post of all the random things floating through my head at the moment. 

~Eat cheese.  LOTS of cheese and don't feel guilty about it.  Never deny yourself cheesy wholesome goodness.
~ Smile.  When your pissed, sad, annoyed or just in a whatever  mood - smile at random people.  It somehow makes you feel better.  I'm totally serious about this one. 
~Embrace materialism. Please get over the fact that materialism is bad.  It's not.  It simply means you like stuff. Personally, I love stuff.  The more stuff the better.  So get shopping.
~If you were contemplating having or adopting children - JUST DO IT - as Nike would say.  Do it for the simple reason that Serena & Lily now has a Kidshop. {http://www.serenaandlily.com/Kidshop} Swoon.
~Since we are embracing things today....embrace all things nautical.  It will make you happy.  I promise.  Start with this nifty nautical tee from J Crew.

~Listen to Green Eyes by Coldplay and Helena Beat by Foster the People at least once a day.  You'll smile.  I promise.  Yes, this is my second promise of the day.
~Go to Kelly's and get a grilled cheese. Go to Silvertones and get mac n' cheese.  Go to Panera Bread and get broccoli cheddar soup.  Go to Sam Lagrassa's and get the jumbo ruben with extra cheese. Then go for an 8 mile run. Ouch.

I know, you feel like a more complete well rounded person after reading this post.  Perhaps if you took my advice on the food you are looking a bit round.  Whatever the case - today is Tuesday.  Embrace it. xox

Floral Faux Pas

Got an email yesterday from J Crew.  I typically welcome any and all email from J Crew.  This particular email was about the 6 things you need to see at J Crew.  Finding your floral was one of the 6 things you need to see.  Please, I beg of you - DO NOT FIND YOUR FLORAL - especially in the form of pants.

If you haven't gotten the memo floral pattern pants are "all the rage" as my mom would say.  In this case mom is right. The ugliness of floral pants ignites some type of rage within me.  Honestly, don't wear them UNLESS you are over 6 feet tall and weigh less than 120 pounds.  No joke.  Yes, I am discriminating against all the big boned gals out there.  These pants are not for you so go eat another slab o' cake.  They really aren't for anyone but runway models because the floral pattern makes them look less emaciated - models you should indulge in some cake too.  I'm laughing my big boned girl ass off right now as I write this. Whoot. Whoot.

Do not wear these.  Pretty please.

 

Fun & fantastically acceptable floral.

Floral for the wee ones is always acceptable.

Thank you in advance for not turning into a walking garden and creating the ultimate floral faux pas. xox

Minty Fresh

Lovin' that mint green is taking over the fashion world right now.  It's a delicate pretty color that reminds me of spring. Oh, spring. PLEASE COME SOON.

Fantastically fresh.

Mmmm....minty.

Mint condition.

Min-TEE

Love me some mint jeans.  I'll take the skinny legs too.

Refreshing.  This gal is ready for spring. xox