HAPPY IS THE NEW PRETTY

Soft cup bra / Jeffrey Campbell booties / Keds canvas tote / Kate Spade crossbody handbag / Black bag, $42 / Long necklace, $6,935 / Stud earrings, $250 / Boater hat, $160 / Wayfarer eyeglass

STILL TRENDING: PASTELS

Here's to pastels. 

Sure, we all hated them as children, mostly because we associated them with being prodded and stuffed into Easter dresses or because every elderly person we knew had an entire wardrobe consisting of different variations of pastel pink or baby blue.

Maybe it's the lack of neon in my eyes, but pastels aren't for children or old people anymore. The trend has defied all previous stigmas and risen to take the cake as one of the top power shades of the season.

So, let's celebrate with a little love for 

Pastel Shades

Elie Saab’s spring 2012 collection 

Marie Claire China February 2012

CREDIT

*Thanks to the internet I'm unsure of the credit of a majority of these photos. As always, please contact me if these photos belong to you or you are aware of the crediting. Thank You!

THE EARTH UNDER MY FEET

Pretty things I'm inspired by today.

Karlie Kloss photographed by Angelo Pennetta for Vogue UK, May 2012

Auguste Abeliunaite by Luis Monteiro for Vogue Portugal September 2011

Jeffrey Campbell Studio LTD Platform

Fungi Crop Top by Leah Goren

Earrings by Melody Ehsani 

ART CRAWL, AFTER CRAWL, EASTER

When I was a kid, my Mom used to tell me that April came in like a lion but left like a lamb. Sure, she was talking about the weather - but I'm talking about life! Things can get crazy sometimes so it's important to take time to be thankful for the good things, the happy things, the things that make your heart smile. I've had some great opportunities lately and thought I'd make sure that you all know how much I appreciate you! 

Anecdotes and thank you notes aside, here is a mini update on whats been going on with my life. Enjoy this bombardment of instagram photos! Hurray.

Edgefield Bar + Grill

ART CRAWL

I'd just like a moment to rave about Nashville's Art Crawl, downtown at the Arcade. I love it, I love it, I love it.

Okay, I'm done. But really. 

Held the first Saturday of each month, the Arcade opens up its doors between 6-9PM and art lovers far and wide come to browse each gallery's latest talent, get a little buzz off some free booze (usually beer or wine - but I had something at the Rymer Gallery that involved Melon, which was divine)or just people watch. That's fun too. 

AFTER CRAWL AT THE BRICK FACTORY

Now the only thing better than the Art Crawl, is The After Crawl - hosted by Brick Factory. Find out more HERE. 

This go around there was a great photo booth set up by Generation Domination complete with bicycle theme, a raffle for some pretty sweet bike gear, and need I not forget the "free" (suggested $5 donation) beer / wine. I also saw puppies. Everyone likes puppies.

EASTER//ETC

Easter, regardless of which way you choose to celebrate it - is a celebration of rebirth. Spring is such a perfect time to celebrate change and moving forward.  Every direction we turn, things are blooming and sprouting and becoming new again. It's important to appreciate spring not only as a change in season, but a representation of change that comes from within. I encourage everyone to take time this spring for yourself, your dreams and your creativity - and know that anything is possible!

A little DIY dip dye ombre lace table cloth for Easter.

Kate Spade has won me over this season. 

Lemon Poppyseed Cookie  // Coffee 

Ugly Mugs

My pictures from NFW in Out & About Newspaper. They sure look good in print! ;)

And why not end on a great note: Shoes.

IF YOU WANT TO FLY...

DIY NO SEW CRYSTAL LOCK CLOSURE PILLOW CASE LAPTOP BAG

I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely in love with this Ikat print. I was lucky enough to find this beauty at a local thrift store, a lonely pillow case in need of some love. Or some DIY love anyway. 

I was feeling crafty, but too lazy to drag out all of my sewing equipment so I created this NO - SEW laptop bag. Useful and fabulous.

Below are the instructions but feel free to alter the design to your liking - if you added a thick lining to the bag, it could easily become a clutch! 

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