strikes again, re-working the boho blouse with quirky Gucci-ish embroidery! Bravo!

I love a that toils through my 9-to-5 but wings after hours-chic. And costs $50! Yesss!

The latest addition to my spring wardrobe: this fantastic embroidered blouse, which I snapped up in , too!

Vintage-y and sunny bright, this top will breeze through my long Malibu beach days ahead.

These (Gucci-inspired) pearl studded loafers are high impact at a refreshingly low price!

I wore this spring-y shoulder-baring top other night underneath a chunky faux fur jacket, like this...

Looking ahead to summer (in spite of the thunder snow and pouring rain!), I'm looking to the currently sun-drenched Australians, who are eschewing the traditional swimsuit cover-up for a knotted old-school t-shirt instead. The look is understated and cool--yet alluring, too. I'm particularly partial to the long sleeve t-shirt, above, as wearing one might help me better blend in with my surf-loving boys and husband! Other great options include , or (in size small!), or .

This fluttery pink top pretty much sums up the essence of spring!

One exuberantly feminine statement I'll be making this spring.

Lately for me it's been more about pinstripes than my usual Breton stripes. I've found they're equally versatile and hard-working--but yet feel a little fresher. I've already stocked up on a few iterations for spring, including these from , , and , but would love to add a few more, specifically these from , , , , (also this ) and .