currently loving...

                                       these new handbags and totes from Jess LC. Such a great small collection of bags with clean lines and good details, things I'm always looking for in a handbag.

 I am seriously pining away for the Lake Shore Tote in natural even though it wouldn't be practical for me to have with two kids. Pretty sure it would look great on my shoulder. Ha! I like my current "diaper bag" but I can't wait for the day when I can use cute, impractical purses again that don't have to hold snacks, toys and diapers. :)

 See more of the handbag collection as well as Jess LC jewelry here.

love letter : flynn skirt

Dear flynn skirt,

Um....Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I love your stripes, and your perfect little pleats, oh and your pockets (love!).

Do you think that you might want to come live in my closet? I promise you'd be my favorite, my other skirts would get soooo jealous.

Think about it.

Best,

Heather

dresses

Happy friday! Did you have a good week? Mine was full of studying for school finals and potty training. Super fun right? I'm afraid that is what my weekend will consist of as well.

Congrats to Prince William and Kate, the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Can we talk about her dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen? Such a gorgeous and timeless princess dress in my opinion. What did/do you think of it?

In other dress "news", if you are a lover of Shabby Apple but can't bite the full-price bullet you might be pleased to know that they now have a section on their website for practically perfect dresses. These dresses are discounted usually because they have like a missing belt, missing button(s), a small spot, small tear in seam, or a mismarked size tag. I say get out your sewing needle!

Have a lovely weekend friends and I'll see you back here in May!!!

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friday's fancies

Happy Friday dear readers! Today I thought I'd participate in {av} of {long distance loving}'s friday's fancies, where you basically create an outfit you'd love to be wearing. My friday today isn't too fancy, the kids and I are meeting friends at the zoo and also running errands, but I'd love to be wearing a great outfit while doing it all.

Short-sleeve hideaway dress : Dance in Curacao Headband : metallic thora sandal : break the ice idiom bangle

What are you up to this weekend? I will see you back here on Monday, I have a great guest blogger lined up that I am excited about. Have a wonderful weekend!

on my wishlist...

 this chambray roll cuff shirt from one of my favorite clothiers, Shade.

I think I'm going to take the rest of the week off if you don't mind. The sickies that started with Olivia last week has now managed to infect my whole little family, especially poor baby Landon who is in need of lots of attention and love... so that's where I'll be. Have a wonderful rest of your week friends!

ruffled ribbon headband (+ giveaway)

If you've been reading for a while you might remember that one of my goals for the new year is to make/craft/create something at least once a month (you can see last months projects here and here). For February's project, my cute 20 year old niece Ashley commissioned me to make her some headbands. Ashley didn't give me any direction on what she wanted so I had to create something that I thought she'd like. I made a couple headbands but the one that I wanted to share today was this ruffled ribbon headband.

And! since I had extra materials, I thought I would make one to give away!

If you'd like to win this ruffled ribbon headband simply leave a comment. Perhaps telling me about your latest crafty project or if you haven't done one in a while, tell me what you'd like your next project to be.

I will randomly select a winner on Tuesday, March 1st!

Good luck and have a great weekend!

have a sweet weekend

From the Ruche Spring '11 Look Book

overhaulin'

I am in the midst of a post-pregnancy wardrobe overhaul and am trying to pin down a few things.  1. Just what my style is and 2. What really works for me and my body type. My clothes from high school just aren't cutting it after having two babies. I may have developed some hips. Just sayin'.

lands end canvas

j.crew

banana republic

To help with my closet overhaul, it has been really useful to read Kendi's posts on creating a working closet. I have purged my closet and written a shopping list, now I just need to do the actual shopping (and try remixing). My goal is to create a solid wardrobe with basic but classic pieces that I can build upon.

For me, the price tag has always carried more weight rather than the article of clothing so I usually end up buying clothes because they were cheap/on sale. There is nothing wrong with getting a good deal, I'm all for it but there is getting a good deal and then there is getting a good deal on a not so good product. This brings me to goal #2: buy more quality items that will last me through more than three to five washes. I have a feeling it is going to take some patience on my part to not do any impulse buying but if I persist, I know I will be a happy girl with a closet full of clothes I'm in love with.

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I hope that ya'll have a lovely weekend! Rumor has it the weather is supposed to get better this weekend. Maybe spring is on her way? I certainly hope so! Also, if you didn't get a chance to fill out my survey, I'd appreciate if you'd take a minute to do so. Pretty please? K. Thanks! See you Monday friends!

be jeweled

would you look at all that color.

these gorgeous jewel tones have me craving spring bad!

Oh spring, please come soon!

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EmersonMade.

Wowsers! Have you seen the goods coming out of EmersonMade. lately? That girl Emerson is on fire designing some very, very pretty clothes.



in good fashion - Reese Witherspoon

There isn't a lot that I admire in Hollywood but there are a few stylish ladies whom closets I'd love to raid. Reese Witherspoon is one of them. I think her everyday look is a good example of how you can still look polished and classic while wearing casual attire.

Any leading ladies have a closet you'd love to raid?

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on the mark

I couldn't help but think of cupid and his arrows when I saw this necklace.  

He can shoot one my way if he wants. I really would not mind.

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crazyboy handbags

These pleated handbags are just my cup of tea...simple but with just the right amount of sweet details. 

on the wishlist...

Ooh I can't tell you how excited I am to be threeish weeks away from not wearing maternity clothes. That and fall weather have me itching to pull out those jeans and sweaters I haven't worn for months and pairing them with some cute boots.

Speaking of boots...I have been on the hunt for the perfect boot for honestly years now but I'm thinking I might've found a pair of flat boots I could live with. I've seen these Steve Madden boots around the web and think they might be worth a try.

I hope that ya'll have a great holiday weekend! 

elephantine

Lately I have been drawn to really delicate pieces of jewelry. These pretties from elephantine jewelry fit the bill perfectly...

baby moccasins

I adore these super sweet little moccasins by Freshly Picked.

Dear Stadium-cloth peacoat (with gold buttons),

I just had to tell you, I think you are pretty!

Those gold buttons look great on you.

I really would not mind if you lived in my closet.  

Love,

Heather

autumn in session : ruche fall lookbook

The temperatures have somewhat cooled here in North Texas and it makes me a wee bit excited for fall. I was browsing the Ruche fall lookbook and it only made my desire for earthy tones and knitted fabrics increase.

What is one of your fall wardrobe favorites? Me? I can't get enough of cardigans!

on my wishlist...

I am in desparate need of post-baby clothes and although I won't be able to wear them for a couple more months, I would like to add these pieces from Shade to my closet (that dress in particular).

1. striped button tee  2. skinny leather belt  3. ruffle dress 

4. short sleeve cardi  5. printed scarf  6. dolman cardi

On the subject of Shade clothing, I was sad to hear that they will be closing soon. I've loved my clothes from them. If you see anything you like, better get while the gettings good i suppose.

Oh and lastly! I wish you a happy and hopefully long, free from laboring, holiday. See you back here on Monday Tuesday!

on my wishlist...

I haven't shopped at the GAP in quite a while but browsing through their website I found a couple things that I'd like for fall.

1. Suede tote  2. Plaid cap-sleeve dress  3. The city flat  4. Moto knit blazer