Pay Less

I was flipping through my latest magazines last night before bed and came across the cutest pair of summer sandals. When I read the fine print and saw that they were from Payless I almost flipped...cute and cheap....how much better does it get? And to top it all off they are spring green and you all know how much I love green!

Resort Wear Must Haves

It's been a drizzly Easter weekend in SoCal and since I've been dreaming of warm weather, I've also been fantasizing about my would-be resort wardrobe. I found some darling clutches and flip flops at Sara Langley Designs and it just makes me think Hawaii-bound! Might have to talk to hubby as I have reason to believe he's not quite on the same page :)

Polka Dot Challenge

Perfectly Pink did a fabulous post today on 10 fun polka dot finds under $50! She found some wonderful items and challenged anyone else who wanted to add to the list. So who am I to pass up a shopping challenge that involves polka dots no less?!! So here's my list and be sure to check out hers too! Anyone else feel free to join in on the fun!

1. Classic Bikini Top from Boden $34 (yes, I do realize that you'll probably need the bottoms too but that puts me over the $50 limit so humor me!)

2. Chocolate Brown Dotted Notepad from Lemon Tree Paperie. 2 pads for $32

3. Signature Dot Reversible Bucket Hat from Toss Designs for $19.95


4. Dotty Striped Chester Gift Labels from Expressionery. 80 Labels for $16


5. Preppy Polka Dot Calling Cards from A Touch of Whimsy. $12 for 30 cards.


6. Polka Dotted Apron from Sally Russell $44

7. Pink and Green Dots File Folders from See Jane Work. 6 for $11.95



8. Printed Jelly Flip Flops from JCrew $19.50



9. Dot to Dot Towels from Garnet Hill. From $8



10. Hot Spots Tinware Canisters from Kate's Paperie $4-$24

Flip Flops, Wellies and More!

While I do know that April Showers bring May Flowers I don't often have a chance to wear wellies in Southern Cal. However, if I did, I would certainly want these from Toss Designs. Luckily they have tons of other cute things from totes to bucket hats and darling makeup bags as well as these darling flip flops which for $14 a pair you simply can't pass up. They have some sweet pet things too!

Piperlime

So my search for the perfect flat is officially on. I need something comfy and cute that can withstand the wear and tear of trips to the park, racing around after the twins and will still look stylish. While I'm not sure these totally fit the bill I do think they are adorable and Piperlime, the new online shoe store from Gap is offering 15% off through March 18th with the code SKP2W03ZB8Q4 at checkout. Sounds tempting!

Raves

I know Nordstrom is known for their customer service but I have to rave about an experience I had there today. I bought these darling Stride Rite shoes for the twins about a month ago and one pair wasn't holding up so I went in hoping to get a recommendation on where I could get them repaired. Instead they offered to replace both pairs and in the larger size since the girls are close to outgrowing their current pair. How great is that? And in an effort to support friends my dear friend KW used to work for Nordys in store design so in some small way we are supporting her too right?

Flip Flops for grown ups

As a good Southern California girl I have tried my fair share of flip flops. Time and time again I continue to come back to Havianas. They are cheap, super comfy and just do the job. There are times though when I just want something a little dressier and now Lori Jack has come to the answer. Her darling flip flops have just the right amount of bling to make them the perfect thing when my plain Havianas aren't quite enough. They are a little on the pricey side but the company was started by my dear friend CM's friend and you know how I love supporting friends. Check them out at http://www.lorijack.com/

Shoes!

Who doesn't love shoes? Ann Roth Shoes just makes our attempts at wearing what we have before buying more that much harder. Check out the darling espadrilles in her Resort 2007 collection at www.annrothshoes.com

She was also sweet enough to offer $25 off any order with the code "25dollars" at checkout!