this just in: shopbop friends + family!

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Shopbop is having a two-day friends and family sale (ends tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.)!  If you've been eyeing a certain something or have been in the market for a new {fill in the blank}, now is the time.  Enter INTHEFAMILY20 when you checkout to get 20% off.  These are my top picks (clearly, I'm ready for spring...):

Tibi Arizona Print Slip Dress ($238.40 with F+F)

DVF Opal Crisscross Wedge Sandals ($238.40 with F+F)

Vince Long Sleeve Sweater ($116 with F+F)

10 Crosby Derek Lam Cropped Combo Pants ($260 with F+F)

Tibi Stella High Heel Sandals ($300 with F+F)

Enjoy! 

UPDATE: Piperlime is also doing 20% off their entire site until midnight tonight!

valentino's bows

I'm typically not a huge fan of bows.  In fact, when they first started showing up a couple of years ago, I avoided them at all costs.  Then they started getting a little looser, less perfect, and last fall I actually got on board!  

Last weekend, I was wedding shoe browsing/consulting with a good friend who's getting married in June.  She is seriously considering the most amazing pair of Jimmy Choos as the winning candidate... but I digress.  

While we were dissecting every pair of designer shoes on Nordstrom.com, she pointed out a gorgeous shoe by Valentino... with the most perfect bow ever.  And in a few different styles, it really could be the most perfect shoe ever.
 

Jewelry Couture Bow D'Orsay Pump

Couture Bow D'Orsay Pump

  Couture Bow Thong Sandal

spring trend: snake print

Snake print is coming in hot this season!  I wanted to share a few things I found in my recent shopping expeditions that I would love to incorporate into my wardrobe immediately...

 Rebecca Taylor Python Silk Blouse ($275) 

 

 J.Crew Envelope Clutch ($525) 

Madewell Snakecharmer Sidewalk Skimmer ($108)

Sam Edelman Gigi Sandal ($64.95) 

inspiration: for soon-to-be mamas

I'm a little late to the game on this, but everyone is all abuzz about HATCH, a new line of maternity clothing.  Their Spring collection is beautiful, and I'm actually contemplating whether or not I can pull any of these things off as a non-mother-to-be...
 

The Afternoon Dress ($208)

 

 The Coat ($338)

 The Gown ($368)

 The Longsleeve Tee ($98)

ps. All of these come in a few different colors to choose from, too!

i want this look!

Zara recently released their April Lookbook and I'm dyyyyyying over this ensemble (among many, many others)... 

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If you'd like to tempt yourself with the other looks, check them out here.  I promise you won't be let down.  Enjoy!

sale section: piperlime outlet

Piperlime has set up an outlet shop on their site for the week, and it's pretty great!  Loving these...

71 Stanton Sailor Jacket ($65.97)

Joie Newbury Romantic Floral Silk Top ($108.97)

DV by Dolce Vita Koko Flats ($36.97)

Check it out, but hurry because it's only up for one more day!
 

new favorite label: maje

I was just in New York a couple of weeks ago spending a lovely few days with friends in the city and family on Long Island.  I was lucky enough to have some quality shopping time (in Midtown, Soho, etc.) and discovered a new favorite label while I was there. 


Maje is a Parisian label from designer Judith Milgrom.  The line is simple and feminine with a touch of glam.  They had a small corner on the contemporary floor at the Bloomie's in Soho and on my hunt for prints and patterns, I stopped to check out their sale rack.  


While I did not score a print or pattern, I did find the perfect work dress (similar one here): silk, v-neck, structured shoulders (a la some shoulder pads!) and a bias-cut seam just below the hip, all in a beautiful shade of navy.  I paired it with some black lace tights, my black Jean-Michel Cazabat booties (I do love the navy+black combo) and a small arm party.  


Next time I have got to make it to their boutique in Soho (didn't know until it was too late!).  In the meantime, I've got my eye on these lovelies...

Hence Crepe + Leather Mini Dress

Leopard Print Silk Crepe-Blend Sweater

Slouchy Satin Pants

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