Sugar and Cream

Happy Sunday!  This is an outfit from Friday night.  Ben had to work out of town last week, so we decided to go out to dinner to celebrate his return.  Last week was a busy one.  It felt good to put on a dress and my new favorite shoes to start the weekend off right:)

We spent yesterday moving the chicks outside to their coop (finally!) and cleaning/rearranging our living room.  It's funny how different the room feels now, after rearranging everything.  It feels new and fresh!  I'm inspired to work on the house more.  I'm thinking about buying the Young House Love book.  Do any of you have it?  Is it good?  I really like their lamps, especially the wire globe lantern.

Dress:  Anthropologie Sugar and Cream Dress
Cardigan:  J.  Crew Jackie
Shoes:  Anthropologie Olivia Cutout Oxfords

Spring Wishlist (Chie Mihara and Anthropologie)

Although we still have a lot more winter to make it through here in Portland, I have spring on my mind!  I am ready for sun dresses and bright colors:)

Ped Shoes finally got their spring/summer  Chie Mihara's in!  So many beautiful shoes.......

Chie Mihara Obara

Chie Mihara Ibor

Chie Mihara Isias

I really like the purple color scheme that Ped is offering, but I like these even better:

I die.  How perfect are these?  Not sure if any US retailers are carrying the navy version, but they are available from the Chie Mihara  website. 

*Stepping away from the shoes*

Chessia Dress from Anthropologie

This is at the top of my anthropologie wishlist.  I haven't tried it on yet, but I have high hopes:)  One of the reviews mentions an awkward fit in the back.  Fingers crossed that that was an isolated occurrence.  I really like the red shoes with it.  

Lace Yoke Dress from Anthropologie

Mint + Lace!  What's not to love?  The reviews are great too.  This looks promising!

Novelty Collar Tee from Anthropologie

This seems like a great basic.  I think this is my favorite version (look at the collar up close!), though I also like the green version (the one with butterflies).  

Colorblock Pointelle Cardigan from Anthropologie

Love the colors and the texture.

Chick Update!

You guys, these chicks are growing SO FAST.  They went outside for the first time a few days ago and absolutely loved it!  We set up a little pin for them and they happily pecked away at the dirt and plants for hours.

 This is what happened in less than 3 weeks:

Aren't these 3 little chicken butts the cutest thing ever?

In another few weeks, they should be ready to move into their new coop.  They've been fun to have in the house, but I'm looking forward to them moving outside.  They are messy and sometimes loud, but so entertaining and delightful to watch!

Candy Apple

Here is a quick OOTD from last week.  I am feeling a bit under the weather today, so I came home from work early.  I am in my PJ's and ready for dumb movies, ginger ale, and most likely a long nap!

This is my all-time favorite essie nail polish, mint candy apple.

Please ignore our "camouflaged" house!  It is in the process of being painted.

Top:  Anthropologie
Pants:  AG Stevie Cords via Anthropologie
Cardigan:  J. Crew Jackie
Shoes:  Chie Mihara Loti

Mad Men Party!!!

Ben and I attended a Mad Men themed dress-up part last night.  It was so much fun!  I had a blast going shopping for my outfit and meeting up with my girlfriends the night before so that we could strategize about what to wear.  The party itself was just perfect - great food, great drinks, great company, and so many beautiful dresses!

When shopping for my dress, I initially passed right by this one.  When the other dresses I tried on didn't really wow me, I went back through the rack and this print caught my attention.  It looked quite frumpy on the hanger, especially because it had a huge white collar sewn on the neckline (front and back), but I decided to try it on anyways.  The shop owner, Alex Sandra, took one look and knew that it had so much potential underneath that collar.  With the collar tucked in and out of sight, I fell in love with the dress!  Once I got it home, removing the collar was a breeze.  

Dress, Hat, and Purse:  Vintage via Alex Sandra's Vintage Emporium
Gloves:  These gloves also came from Alex Sandra's, though I bought them a couple of years ago for my wedding.
Necklace:  Vintage (gift from Ben)
Shoes:  Chie Mihara Teco

It wouldn't be a Mad Men party without tons of booze!

Yes,  that's a chocolate fountain!