This past weekend I was able to drive out to Long Island to meet an old friend for an afternoon get together. It was so nice to see her home town and enjoy our lunch (and ice cream) by the water. It also happened to be the first nice sunny day we had in a while, so I was happy to be able to spend it outdoors.

{Chambray Top: J. Crew Factory - Skirt: Zara - Purse: Marshall’s - Bracelets: J. Crew, Bauble Bar, and Forever 21 - Sunglasses: Target - Heels: Payless} 

I wrote about these heels when I purchased them back in 2011. I never realized just how perfect they were for skirts and dresses. Up until now, I’ve only worn them with jeans. The nude color is great and elongates my tiny legs, and the heel on them is just high enough to be comfortable. Now that I’ve rediscovered them, you can definitely expect me to be a repeat offender.

This week has started off on such a good note, and it’s only Monday evening. Obviously this makes me incredibly excited for what the rest of week holds. I can’t believe it’s almost Memorial Day Weekend! Seriously - where does the time go? It will be July before we know it!

When the seasons change most people get allergies. I go shopping. 

It seems like everyone and their mom has been blogging about their love of Marshall’s. I’ve been getting a bit jealous because Marshall’s has always been my secret weapon for all things fashionable (purses, dresses, and apartment finds). Now all these big time fabulous bloggers are getting special sponsorships from them, and I’m just sitting over here being like I LOVED YOU FIRST MARSHALL’S! But anyway - this weekend I put aside $40 just for my favorite store. Here’s what I got.

{Ostrich Print Purse: $16 - Graphique Greeting Cards: $2.99}

The Kate Spade online sample sale was last week, and unfortunately I had to be financially responsible and not purchase anything. Instead of getting the $129 cross body purse I wanted, I got this cute ostrich print purse for only $16. And of course I needed some new greeting cards. My obsession with paper goods is getting out of control.

I was also able to get a quick update for the living room. Before:

After:

{Blue Throw Pillows: 2 for $19.99}

We’ve had the same throw pillows on our couch for over two years now, and they were getting really worn out. Getting new ones has been on my list for a while, but I wasn’t ready to purchase new ones until I saw these bad boys. I also decided to do my male room mates a solid and demoted the pink pillow to my bedroom. They haven’t thanked me yet … probably because the rest of the apartment has pink flowers everywhere. Baby steps. 

I also hit up the mall with an old friend the other day. Here’s what we didn’t buy:

I really need to get on the floral crown bandwagon. I just want to look like Mother Nature/Mrs. Coachella. One day I’ll find the perfect one. Until then, I’ll have to settle for silly photos at Claire’s.

The White Bubble Necklace and I have a complicated relationship. I always wanted one in black. I knew I wanted the “real” one from J. Crew. When I first saw it in white I compared it to Wilma Flinstone’s infamous pebbles. “White looks so tacky” a co-worker said. I decided I totally hated the white bubble necklace. I wanted a black one.

And then the white one went on sale. Soooooo here are photos of me in my white bubble necklace……

{Shirt and Pants: Forever 21 - Pumps: Christian Siriano for Payless- Purse: Kate Spade - Necklace: J. Crew -Sunglasses: Target} Photos by Justin Phillips.

This happened over a year ago, and let me just say that I love the necklace in this color now. I actually own the same J. Crew one in navy blue now - and I never wear it. Also: I actually can’t believe I don’t have an outfit post featuring this necklace yet. I feel like I wear it at least twice a month.

We took these photos on our way to get some delicious self serve Froyo. There’s a new mom and pop place that opened up a few blocks from my apartment and I have already been there 3 times. It opened 3 weeks ago. I’m a mess. Don’t judge - girlfriend needs her froyo.