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Essential Accessories for Spring

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There are just some things that are staples for spring and I’ve accumulated a little list of things that I saw on Surfstich.com that are fab for spring! Nuetral colors of tan leather that are for transistioning between winter to spring to summer. A tan leather tote and watch give functionality and the fashionable flexibility to go with a nice jacket and jenas on cooler days or a colorful romper and flip flops on those perfect warm and sunny days. Currently, I need some of those days…STAT.

Tortoise frame sunglasses. You can never go wring with them and you should own at least one pair. Timeless and chic. Plus, they work with almost any and ever complexion and shade!

Classsic, iconic, timeless, comfy, cute, and even sophisticated. These are just some of the words that can be used to describe a pair of all white Chuck Taylor sneakers. I get a new pair every spring and this year is no exception. Although, I wear them more in the warmer months, I actually wear them all year round. I have yet to see someone not look instantly cool and chic with a pair of white Converses….like ever! I will probably buying at least one pair, every year, for the rest of my life.

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Jelly Time!

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Okay, let me start by asking, how old is too old to rock retro jelly sandals? Recently, singer Rita Ora and rapper Azalea Banks had the nerve to get into a super soft social media spat about who was biting whose style by rocking them first. Google that mess when you find yourself looking to research dumb twitter fights by up and coming artists.

Anyway, back to jelly sandals. It seems like every few years these make a quick comeback for the spring and summer and then disappears into the coolness of fall. So, I guess 2013 is welcoming jellies back  and I must say that I’m slightly giddy about that! Don’t get it twisted, you will not find me rocking a pair to work, but you might stumble across me in Kroger’s produce section nit picking at 2 for $5 strawberries in a pair of hot pink ones. Oh, yes, you will.

Jellybeans has jellies in practically every color (fun name included) suitable for this retro return. I’m personally itching for a pair in Pinkalicious (Hot Pink) and Clear Sparkles (name speaks for itself), because you can never go wrong with clear things that sparkle.

To see the full selection of rainbow jellies and start collecting every color possible, visit www.jbeans.com.au/.

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Lust-Have List: MARCH 2013

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Last month, I posted this list on time and it was uber bright. This month? Umm, let’s just say that life is getting cray, cray, but in a good way this time! Anyway, although spring is creeping up, I’m really into clean and muted colors, tones, and prints and this reflects heavily in this month’s Lust-Have List. Have at it!

  1. Rebecca Minkoff Sunglasses Case, $75 – I need a sunglasses case, because if I scratch one more pair of my cheap sunnies while looking for something in my gigantic bag du jour, then it’s going to get real real! Okay? I’m loving the cutesy-ness of this one by Rebecca Minkoff. Chic, too.
  2. Liebeskind “June’ Hobo, $245 – Everyone needs a large, tan bag for spring and I’m smitten with this one by Liebeskind. It’s designed to be worn as either a hobo or large satchel. Both ways are great! Plus, the details are clean and there’s plenty of compartment room, including to HUGE pocket on the outside. Sold.
  3. ASOS Curve Shirt in Stripe, $59.34 – Beetlejuice? Maybe. Fabulously casual chic and perfect for the warmer months of spring? YES!!
  4. Jeffrey Campbell Hough Mesh Sandals, $140 – Just fabulous. However, I wish I could find this in a nude, too!
  5. Shourouk Bakara Moonlight Swarovski Crystal Bracelet, $360 – Just a nice punch of sparkle for any lackluster outfit.

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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Well Worn Collection

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Anyone who knows me know that I love Converse Chuck Taylors! At some in my life, I used to collect them in every color, print, and style that I could. Now a days, my pockets and other financial responsibilities have caused me tone it down. However, that doesn’t stop me from buying a new pair of ice white Chuck Taylors every spring. Honestly. They are just the uber spring and sneaker to me!

Every year, when I buy a new pair, I practically rock them every day. I don’t do that just because they are cute and comfy, but to help them get to that well worn look that takes them from cute to chic. Chucks are the only shoes I know that can chicer when they are that dingy grey white and have that well-worn look and Converse knows it, too.

Therefore, this spring, Converse presents their Chuck Taylor All Star Well Worn Collection featuring a premium washed canvas that has been extensively treated to produce the perfect broken-in look. The distressed effect contributes comfort, history and character, delivering an easygoing summer feel. When it comes to a pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars, the wear-and-tear is a beautiful celebration of experiences that have left their mark. Check out the collection after the jump.

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Wannabe Hippy

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Although I’m a “curvy” chica, I don’t have much hips, or much hips as I would like to have. So, I have to find ways to give myself hips or some curvature in my waist and a cinched belt can only do so much before people catch on. So, when I saw these Puff Ball Skirts on Supre.com, I feel like these would be perfect give the illusion of fuller hips or even slim down hips, especially when paired with a fitted top. So fab and they don’t add too much volume. Plus, they are cotton, which means they are perfect for all year round!

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