It's sad when you realize that all year around you're just obsessing about what to wear when the sun finally starts shining again only to realize that you have more summery clothes than summery days in the year.

I think I own five times more summery dresses than wintery sweaters. Considering I wear the latter about five times more often than the former, we can only conclude that either I smell or I should just stop shopping for summery clothes. Or both. Quite possibly its both.

So, in line with my no-shopping rule - I am just going to online window shop. So - here's a collection of things I can't afford (to be fair, I can't even afford lunch these days) and won't buy anytime soon. But they're pretty and I might wear something old that is nude and accessorize with yellow and gold.
Links: Amazing outfits by Chris Benz | Shimmery Latice Skimmers from BHLDN | ASOS Spring 2011 | Botanical Crossway Dress from Anthropologie | Small Citrine Necklace from thevamoose on Etsy | 18k vermeil banana peel bracelet from McGowanMcClain on Etsy


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Aaaaaah. I am LONGING for spring, I can't even tell you. I can wait to wear my flowy dresses with boots. Flower prints and ice cream colors. Care to fast forward to me?

I am LOVING these deliciously colored striped dresses. So amazing. Links: Crossing the Stripes dress from Anthropologie | Mimi sundress from Lemlem | Keepsake Letters dress from ModCloth


Hmmm... are you thinking what I'm thinking? Pistachio. That's right. Hmmm... Links: Pont Neuf at Sunset dress from Lauren Moffatt | Fleur's Petal dress from Nadinoo | Silk chiffon Abigail dress from J.Crew


Only a few more weeks... or months... you know.

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So January isn't my favorite month of the bunch. It's gray and cold, and any bit of the tan I got last summer is gone fo-evah. But... but... the light does seem more pale, a little lighter than it did in December. So here are some things that reminded me of January. Have a great Saturday! Links: 1. Asos Maxi Dress (via Fashionologie) | 2. Papercut Kissing Couple on Bike by Papercutsbyjoe | 3. 100 Series Wristwatches by UniformWares | 4. The Recession is Over necklace from This Plot Shop | 5. Arrow Ring by MijuAndYou | 6. Jumbo Wool and Chain Necklace by iheartnorwegianwood | 7. Sulky Belt from Anthropologie | 8. 14" Yellow Satchel from The Cambridge Satchel Company | 9. ACNE Belted A-Line Dress on Need Supply Co


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So, I know you all think I'm pretty great and all, but in fact - I suck. Let me tell you why. So I've been planning today and today's blogpost all week. My family was coming over, I did some fun crafty projects to share with you on Monday, I took some shots of my awesome Chrismassy interior, and I had planned my outfit carefully. I was going to ask my sweet, lovely boyfriend to take a picture of my fabulous self and my outfit and post all of it here including links to the shops where I bought everything.

So that's what you're not getting. Well. You're getting the links. And a carefully photoshopped image of what I wore. But not the real deal. I know. I suck. I told you.

Links: 1. Navette Chandelier Earrings from Accessorize | 2. Gypsy Mix Bangles, also from Accessorize (god, I love their stuff) | 3. Dogeared Camel Leather And Gold Plated Believe Mantra Bracelet from Asos | 4. Gallop with Glamor dress from ModCloth (it has an elastic waistband - perfect for big dinners) | 5. Men's watch by Diesel, borrowed indefinitely from my brother | 6. Le Vernis Particulière by Chanel | 7. Cognac Leather Boots from Sacha (my go-to shoes this fall and winter) | 8. A classic leather belt, not unlike this one from SuburbanLeatherworks. I paired it with some navy tights I don't even remember buying.


Otherwise, besides the fact that I failed at being a professional blogger and all that - the party was great. Great company, great food, great fun, and great gifts. Yay for belated Sinterklaas / early Christmas parties!
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I had planned a different post for today. I had planned a party with friends this Saturday evening and a very social Sunday morning, afternoon and evening. I was going to wear my pretty dress and kick everyones ass in the pub quiz.

But, alas, I think some force out there really wants my social life to completely shrivel up and die so instead, it's me, my cat, my puke bucket (classy), and a family-sized pack of tissues in bed. Woe is me. Even though I have decided that carrot soup (from the microwave) is the answer to all my problems, I figured checking out pretty soft colored bedding and lounge clothes and accessories on the internets is probably very good for my health, too. I should be a doctor really. Rule no1: Eat carrot soup, rule no2: spend time on internet checking out pretty things.
Links: 1. Cloud Mobile by Leptitpapillon | 2. Rocky Mountain Cushion by Hilary Grant | 3. Womens Oversized Boyfriend Pinstripe Button Down Shirt by lamixx | 4. Tiny Sweetheart enamel necklace + Let It Snow necklace by VerreEncore | 5. Notions Sweater Tights from Anthropologie | 6. Mermaid cushion by roddyandginger | 7. Mr.Sunburn by Sandra Juto | 8. Wandering Vine Teacup and Saucer by Flossy-P.


And OMG how gorgeous is this blanket from Urban Outfitters? I NEEED. Rule no3: Buy Anna pretty blankets with geometric shapes that kind of look like native American design gone eighties. Link: Urban Outfitters Eyes Tapestry Throw


Have a great weekend everyone. I sincerely hope you're having a better time than I am. By myself. While my boyfriend is out partying. Ahem. Yes. I really am the saddest thing when I'm sick. Cheers!
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