Fresh Picks to Follow: Perfectly Striped

       Hi ladies.  I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.  I did a bit of traveling this weekend that caused me to be late in posting my Friday Fresh Picks, but here it is. 

       You have probably noticed that there are a lot of striped clothes on the fashion blogs and in our favorite clothing stores. The pattern of the spring season is definitely going to be stripes. This fashion trend will cheer up your wardrobe in an instant, but these aren’t your average stripes.  Designers have showed stripes across the board from an overall skinny stripe pattern, vertical stripes, geometric stripes, Breton stripes, and gradual stripes to seaside stripe patterns inspired by nautical flags and designs.  The stripes this season are fun, flirty, eclectic and chic.  You ladies will have plenty of chances to try out this trend this spring.  Play up your youthful and experimental style attitude and choose flirty stripes that would speak for your refined fashion sense.
       Check out my top 10 favorites for the spring season below and let me know what you think.

1. Anthropologie - Geometry In Motion Skirt…$78.00

2. Saks - Diane von Furstenberg Row Stripe Nautical Jersey Dress…$285.00

3. Saks - Diane von Furstenberg Lilo Chevron Strip Vest…$298.00

4. Guess by Marciano - Sugar Stripe Puff Sleeve Top…$68.00

5. Anthropologie - Draw The Line Cowlneck…$278.00

6. Anthropologie - Nautical Dreaming Chemise…$88.00

7. Anthropologie - A-Bit-Unruly Top…$48.00

8. Saks - Weekend MaxMara Bino Striped Knit Dress…$255.00

9. Mod Cloth - On a Friendly Shore Top…$59.99

10. Anthropologie - Every Saturday Tee…$68.00

What’s in the Stars for You? Aquarius!

I came home tonight to a lovely surprise in my mailbox.  When I saw the envelope, I knew exactly what was in it and I ran into my apartment to open it up.  And ladies I was right. It’s my birthday gift from Anthropologie for my upcoming birthday celebration.  The birthday discount comes with the usual 15% off your total store purchase.  I’m so excited and I’ve already planned out my purchases.   

On another note…do you ladies have an Anthro card? If you don't have an Anthro card, I suggest that you sign up today! It's free and it only takes a few seconds to sign up. What are the benefits?  Well first of all, the Anthro card is not a credit card, but it’s similar to a rewards card.  You can make in-store returns and price adjustments without a receipt.  It also allows you to provide Anthro with feedback on their merchandise and it allows Anthro to communicate with you regarding any in-store events.  You have an opportunity to take advantage of the occasional Anthro-member surprises like the birthday discount and free shipping for online purchases. 

To sign up for an Anthro card and please check out Anthropologie’s website (here)

Cereal with a Latte Style

I love eating cereal and I love eating it at all hours of the day.  Most mornings I wake to a bowl of one of my favorite cereals.  My favorite cereals include: Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Special K® Cinnamon Pecan, Honey Nut Cheerios® and Honey Bunches of Oats®.  Although I enjoy cooking and eating take out, some days I just want to curl up on my couch and have cereal for dinner.  My mother always jokes that she knows I’ve had a bad day, when she calls and hears that I’m having cereal for dinner.  It’s definitely one of my comfort foods.  And, on the days that I get home super late and I’m beyond starving, a bowl of cereal really hits the spot.

A couple of weeks ago, I bought some beautiful bowls to continue eating my crunchy delights.  The Latte Bowls from Anthropologie are the right size for cereal or your favorite soup, salad or ice cream.  You can purchase these bowls in a set of 4 for $20.00 in solid colors or a set of 6 for $30.00 in assorted colors.  The bowls come in nine different colors.  If you visit the store, you can mix and match the colors to match your personality.  I only bought four of them, but I will probably go back to buy two more.  

Do you ever eat cereal for dinner? If so, what’s your favorite cereal?