i feel pretty darn silly posting these pictures today because it is currently cold and rainy outside. but it was pretty pleasant over the weekend when i snapped these photos during a neighborhood stroll. i was excited to wear my new little prairie dress because even though this dress is modern, the reason i was so drawn to it is because it is such a classic ’70s and ’80s-inspired piece. this outfit actually makes me think of something my mother would have worn when she was younger, complete with the little cork wedges, though i’m sure hers would have been sky high because she clocks in at a teeny-tiny 4’11”!

speaking of moms, i’m super excited to be visiting southern california this weekend for my sister’s wedding! i get to see my whole family all together, which has become such a rare occurrence these days. and i always miss the warm desert weather when spring rolls around… i checked the forecast and it’s going to be in the high 80s! oh yeah, i’m pulling out all of my favorite sun dresses and getting some sun this weekend!

dress: ymc prairie dress
shoes: worishofer sandals
hat: vintage straw hat
bag: l.l. bean signature suede clutch

ah! i’m feeling pretty good about monday this week because i had one of those very productive weekends! i woke up bright and early on saturday feeling motivated to do some serious spring cleaning. all day, me and the boy went through our things for a major overhaul and got rid of all the clutter that we’d somehow amassed over the past several months. our apartment isn’t huge and spacious, so we decided that we need to keep the junk to a minimum. and i have to say, i feel as though a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders now that i’ve gotten rid of all that excess.

then we went for a stroll around the neighborhood and i decided to wear my lovely nadinoo dress! i received it a few months ago when the weather was still pretty cold and rainy, so i was saving it for a nice sunny weekend afternoon! it’s custom made, similar to the fleur’s penna dress in a pale green liberty print. and what’s more, i am so excited to share that  nadinoo, has started a gallery of photos filled with pictures of lovely ladies wearing their own beautiful nadinoo creations. you can submit your look to the gallery on her facebook page, style my nadinoo. you should also take a moment to check out her site to get a peek at her new spring 2011 collection!

dress: custom made by nadinoo
shoes: swedish hasbeens peep toe super high
bag: thrifted vintage straw clutch
lipstick: ysl rouge pur in le orange

ok, that title might be a tad bit misleading since the stripes on my dress are actually composed of rows of teeny tiny flowers, but fruit stripe just sounds better. possibly because it’s also the name of one of my favorite childhood candies. but anyway, this is the lovely boutique by jaeger dress that i bought with my sister’s upcoming outdoor wedding in mind. i was trying to keep it in the closet until the main event, but it just kept calling to me with it’s bright and playful color palette.

i thought it would be the perfect thing to wear for another sunny spring day, but don’t let the sunshine fool you. the weather in san francisco was actually a bit cold and windy today. i had an optometrist appointment this afternoon, which was about a 30 minute walk from my work. needless to say, a few passersby probably got a grand view when the wind blew up my skirt. luckily (or not), i happened to be wearing my snazzy loved one undies, so at least it made for an interesting peek!

dress: boutique by jaeger rainbow print sleeveless dress
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
shoes: worishofer sandals from modcloth
sunglasses: karen walker
lipstick: ysl rouge pur in le orange

with the weather so lovely out, i couldn’t resist taking my new maxi dress out for a test drive. so after work, i went on a little stroll around the neighborhood with the boy to soak up the last bits of sun before it set into the sky. this is the second time i’ve tried wearing a maxi length and i have to say, it’s growing on me! there is something so nice about feeling the length of fabric swish around my legs when i walk, and it’s also quite fun to experiment with styles that are far out of my comfort zone. something about the cool, breezy cotton of this dress coupled with the pretty print was just calling to me, and i’m glad i tried it out! it’s exactly the type of dress i could see myself wearing every weekend this summer.

dress: french connection shell print maxi dress
sweater: j.crew infinity cardigan
bag: j.w. hulme mini legacy bag from barneys
sunglasses: ray ban round wayfarer sunglasses
shoes: worishofer sandals from modcloth